I’m gonna write about all kinds of things…shrimp hats, shoes, makeup, Sérisse, rocks, art, 3D printing, Louis XVI, sewing, yarn doll wigs…
U Guise know who I am by now, right?
- Doodles
- A little surpriseI was given this today. It is adorable.
- Archambeau et d’ArgelonneWhen our story begins, Sérisse’s family is known by the surname of Archambeau. This is a name she chose after they left France for the Mississippi Gulf Coast in theContinue reading “Archambeau et d’Argelonne”
- Weeping Willows and the Coffin ShadowYou don’t have to be from the South to know that the region is overflowing with legends, magic, spirituality, and superstition. One of the most common superstitions is that ofContinue reading “Weeping Willows and the Coffin Shadow”
- Sérisse’s grown children turn everything she says into a drinking game, because why not?I mean, seriously. This family is eclectic, wild, and one hundred percent loyal to one another. It’s all in good fun, there’s no malicious intent whatsoever. Sérisse bitches about herContinue reading “Sérisse’s grown children turn everything she says into a drinking game, because why not?”
- Page of Swords
- Doodles
- This post is about magic or whateverSort of
- King of Pentacles
- Intuitive Painting – a short random post because moving is a process and I didn’t have time to post what I wanted to.This is a really short, lazy post. I’ve been moving all day and I’m spent. Anyway, the above drawings are some intuitive paintings I created some time back.
- Once upon a time I entered my kid’s object show competition…My son has his own Discord universe. He and his little buddies are constantly challenging each other to prodent top-notch animation. I was assigned the task of creating an objectContinue reading “Once upon a time I entered my kid’s object show competition…”
- Sérisse hates Dungeons and Dragons because she has ADHD and it takes too long.I mean, for real. —- “Mamma. Mamma. Mamma…” “Mon Cœur,” Athénaïs said as she nudged Sérisse gently.” Thierry calling your name.” Sérisse didn’t mean to ignore Thierry; she was engrossedContinue reading “Sérisse hates Dungeons and Dragons because she has ADHD and it takes too long.”
- Tarot – the Tower
- Tarot Card – Death
- Motivation #3738292974839393
- The WorldI think Labyrinthos explains this much better than I can:
- Pierre-Aurelian d’ArgelonneKeepin’ it real since the 1700’s. Pierre-Aurelian and his twin sister, Marie-Aubergine, are Thierry and Marguerite’s only children. Thierry-Chevalier was the next to last of Sérisse’s children to get married,Continue reading “Pierre-Aurelian d’Argelonne”
- Sérisse Le RoiSo, obviously, Sérisse is the character I’ve created that I identify with and love the most. She is just over six hundred years old (even though she looks like sheContinue reading “Sérisse Le Roi”
- Just ruin it. For real.I ruin my stuff. Especially my clothing. Obviously I try to keep my clothing nice, but my lifestyle alone ensures that my stuff‘s gonna end up with paint splatters, bleach…IContinue reading “Just ruin it. For real.”
- Queen of CupsAthénaïs is most definitely the Queen of Cups to Sérisse’s King of Cups. She sees and feels everything, even what isn’t being said. The Queen of cups is someone whoContinue reading “Queen of Cups”
- “Gorgons don’t look like that, you can’t just rewrite canon mythology,” said the gatekeeper who really needs to get a life and stop debating about make believe beings that can literally be whatever the fk I want them to be.Someone said this to me months ago, and I keep meaning to blog about it and I keep squirreling. I mean, first of all, a myth is just that. AContinue reading ““Gorgons don’t look like that, you can’t just rewrite canon mythology,” said the gatekeeper who really needs to get a life and stop debating about make believe beings that can literally be whatever the fk I want them to be.”
- King of CupsSo, I pulled the King of Cups today, and it’s such a good card. King of Cups is one hundred percent Sérisse d’Argelonne: The Mature expression of the water elementContinue reading “King of Cups”
- Untitled #4747389393Crouton used to be so smol. Not gonna lie – I’m tired and this is a lazy post.
- Charlestre and Charon d’Argelonne and the mechanics of how Gorgons have Bebes in my world because I’ve had lots of questions, comments, and concerns about this. But it’s my world and I’ll do what I want.The Heir and the Spare, adorable well meaning fk ups. Charlestre and Charon are Sérisse and Athenais’ eldest children, twin daughters, born pretty much nine months after their marriage. Okay,Continue reading “Charlestre and Charon d’Argelonne and the mechanics of how Gorgons have Bebes in my world because I’ve had lots of questions, comments, and concerns about this. But it’s my world and I’ll do what I want.”
- Why did I send a six hundred year old Gorgon monarch to therapy to work out her issues? Because it was the only way she could learn how to process and come to terms with everything that she’s been through.So, obviously, Sérisse is the character I’ve created that I identify with and love the most. She is just over six hundred years old (even though she looks like sheContinue reading “Why did I send a six hundred year old Gorgon monarch to therapy to work out her issues? Because it was the only way she could learn how to process and come to terms with everything that she’s been through.”
- This doesn’t need a titleDamn. Just…damn.
- Sérisse and her hair……it’s a whole thing. Seriously, she’s nuts about her hair. This is just a rough snippet – I kinda edited and proofread it, so it’s definitely not perfect. Also, thereContinue reading “Sérisse and her hair…”
- Athénaïs – Sérisse’s Ace of CupsAce of Cups is a great card to pull. I pulled this from the Witches Tarot app. Here’s what Labyrinthos has to say about Ace of cups: Athénaïs is aContinue reading “Athénaïs – Sérisse’s Ace of Cups”
- Amelie d’Argelonne…the Prissy one.Amelie d’Argelonne wanted to get married, but refused every woman presented. Sérisse and Athénaïs even said she could choose her own match. None would do. Now they were in theContinue reading “Amelie d’Argelonne…the Prissy one.”
- Sérisse has a mouth on her, You Guise.She really does. Sérisse d’Argelonne is over six hundred years old and gives literally no fks. She says what she wants, does what she wants, acts however she wants. Here’sContinue reading “Sérisse has a mouth on her, You Guise.”
- Kat, your story idea is stupid, you act like a child, you need to grow up, and stop being weird.Literal comment from someone who used to be a fixture in my life. Key phrase: Used. To. Be. I’ve spent too much of my life listening to what other peopleContinue reading “Kat, your story idea is stupid, you act like a child, you need to grow up, and stop being weird.”
- I’m going to see Fortune Feimster and a tank of stingrays in September – obviously not at the same time…Unless I adopt a stingray and take it to the show with me. Which clearly would be a terrible decision on so many fking levels. You Guise….I am so EXCITEDContinue reading “I’m going to see Fortune Feimster and a tank of stingrays in September – obviously not at the same time…”
- My obsession with rococo and all things related to it came from a 1980’s Madame Tussaud’s souvenir book.That Chamber of Horrors, tho. Oof. Okay, so…in the eighties, my parents went to Europe a few times. I always stayed with Billie, the little old lady who raised me.Continue reading “My obsession with rococo and all things related to it came from a 1980’s Madame Tussaud’s souvenir book.”
- I’m not trying to be famous…I just want to stop being afraid to put my stuff out there, Fam. Also, I’m not a germaphobe or a neurotic clean freak…I just have hangups about certain things…I’ve been writing this story for a long time and haven’t published it for a number of reasons – life changes, emotional roadblocks, perfectionism, and mostly because of fear. Fear.Continue reading “I’m not trying to be famous…I just want to stop being afraid to put my stuff out there, Fam. Also, I’m not a germaphobe or a neurotic clean freak…I just have hangups about certain things…”
- The best ever
- Look at this drawing of my DadIt’s on my Insta, but it belongs here as well. My Dad had this pair of pajamas pants that he “turned into shorts.” They were not shorts. Not even close.Continue reading “Look at this drawing of my Dad”
- Many of my characters are based on different aspects of my personality. Shocker, right?I’m a weird, odd, random person. In every single way. People tend to find it funny, cute, charming, whatever you want to say in the beginning and then slowly butContinue reading “Many of my characters are based on different aspects of my personality. Shocker, right?”
- I really need to stop being a shitshow with publishing Ashspire, as well as with my sewing, drawing, color theory, painting, doll customization, 3D printing, jewelry design…if I’m going to have ten trillion artistic outlets, then I’m going to stop being a jackass about it…I love to make stuff. I love writing, painting, making jewelry, making characters, toys, dolls, and I love to sew. Hand sewing, machine sewing, serging, all of it. I startContinue reading “I really need to stop being a shitshow with publishing Ashspire, as well as with my sewing, drawing, color theory, painting, doll customization, 3D printing, jewelry design…if I’m going to have ten trillion artistic outlets, then I’m going to stop being a jackass about it…”
- I created a world, named it Ashspire, and it’s about Gorgons who don’t have snakes for hair…That’s the very, very short version description of this universe I’ve created. I’ve always been obsessed with Gorgons- ever since I watched Clash of the Titans when I was likeContinue reading “I created a world, named it Ashspire, and it’s about Gorgons who don’t have snakes for hair…”
- Do you guys remember those shark toys on a stick that like bite people?I found mine while cleaning up. I find them very useful. For instance, you can do the following with one of these bad boys: There are so many more thingsContinue reading “Do you guys remember those shark toys on a stick that like bite people?”
- I rewatched Fear The Walking Dead Season one, and I still want to punch every single character in the left eye.No, that’s not true. Daniel and Tobias get a pass, because they were the only mf out there with any damn sense off the rip. First, yes, I love theContinue reading “I rewatched Fear The Walking Dead Season one, and I still want to punch every single character in the left eye.”
- Okay, if someone crept up on me with that fake Loch Ness Monster animatronic, shit might go down.
First, I’m really disappointed in myself that I’m just now learning this even existed..especially since I’ve got this demented obsession with scary underwater animatronics. There’s actually a word for thatContinue reading “Okay, if someone crept up on me with that fake Loch Ness Monster animatronic, shit might go down.” - Damn, I forgotI was blogging so well, too.
- No title for this
- So, like…Anne Lister died of a fever, and that’s literally trash.Again, I know this isn’t a new subject. I’m well aware of this. I know that everyone and their aunt has written about Anne Lister since her diaries were translated,Continue reading “So, like…Anne Lister died of a fever, and that’s literally trash.”
- Why did we have to change/get rid of Constance Hatchaway in The Haunted Mansion? Remind me?
I mean…it’s a fking Haunted House. A HAUNTED HOUSE FOR FKS SAKE Like, I mean, at some point during the ride you get pushed out of the window and die.Continue reading “Why did we have to change/get rid of Constance Hatchaway in The Haunted Mansion? Remind me?” - Peets
- Older workThis is now part of a quilt.
- I have no titleNot the best but my first try
- I still struggle with publishing my work, and there is a very specific reason for that.I wasn’t going to post this. I’ve deleted this post and dropped it back into drafts many times over. But you know…I just need to post it and leave it.Continue reading “I still struggle with publishing my work, and there is a very specific reason for that.”
- YoooAce of Cups is my favorite
- Sometimes I’m just lazyI mean, whenever I paint fabric. I put canvases underneath it so I can do two things at once.
- The Tower CardIt’s not that horrendous, yall.
- Jellyfish Workshops in my headI’m a registered yoga teacher…a weird one. I really like workshops rather than weekly classes. Workshops are so much more freeing for me. I’m writing a Jellyfish workshop for fun.Continue reading “Jellyfish Workshops in my head”
- When I was young and stupidI did things that were just… Ridiculous. I’m all about owning my behaviors, past and present. When I was like 23-24 years old, I wrote a series of stories aboutContinue reading “When I was young and stupid”