Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Who's that Girl? - Charmaine Olivia















Beautiful and talented are two words that instantly come to mind when I think of 23 year old Charmaine Olivia. The eclectic Charmaine hails from San Francisco, California. Her style & persona are uniquely transferred through her art. I first came across Charmaine when I found her online store on Etsy where she sells her art prints. I was immediately drawn to not only her amazing art style, but to her  whimsical style and erethral charisma. Just like her art, Charmaine is captivating, strong and feminine. There's no doubt that Charmaine is truly a fine testament to our Who's that Girl paradigm. Charmaine is lucky enough to spend her day to day life doing what he loves, art. Individuality, passion & hard work make Charmaine an inspiration of beauty & talent and no doubt like her art she to will prove her longevity.



What was growing up like for you?

Lots of yoga, meditation and drawing eyes.
 


 
 Where do you draw your inspiration from?

fairytales, sci fi & dreams
 


 
When did you decide painting was your passion?

in high school when I went to France for the first time. My aunt and I were painting in a sunflower field and I was like "YESSS" , haven't really stopped painting since.




How would you describe your painting style?

kind of realism mixed with surrealism. and bones. and eyes.





Aspirations?

keep on keepin' on
 




Stories of love & lust?

yes please






The best lesson life can teach you?

hard works pays off
 




Are there any females alive or dead that you admire most?

my girl Frida
 



  What is the best part about being a woman?

the hair






Do you see yourself as a model/muse as well as a woman and painter?

Not until recently. i have been doing a fair amount of modeling / photo shoots lately, which is something I've wanted to do since I was little. I never thought I could be a model cause I'm not tall. at all.
 




How would you describe your fashion style?

witchy. lots of black and hair






Do you have any style icons?

Stevie Nicks & Mk Olsen







Are you a fashion brands girl or a wear whats comfortable kind of girl?

I don't care about brands. but I'm definitely not always a 'wear whats comfortable' kind of girl either. sometimes tights can be really uncomfortable!





  What advise would you like to pass on to your readers and fans?

If you want it bad enough, you can have it. You just have to work for it.
 



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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Featured Tattoo Artist | Little Linda



Name: Little Linda
Age: 25


Location: Dallas TX / Hollywood CA


What attracted you to tattooing?

Honestly, that fact that i could make a living off art attracted me right off the bat, being a really artist child my parents always told me I could never make money off being an artist. I guess I showed them..


How did you get into the industry?

Well 9 years ago it was not so much about who you knew, or maybe it was. I guess I just got really lucky and around the age of 16 and got offered an apprenticeship by someone who saw potential in me, and that makes me a lucky girl.




Was it hard to find an apprenticeship?

I wasn't looking.




How many years have you been tattooing?

8 years after my 2 year apprenticeship. 




What inspires you?

My father, my lover and champ, chief, Cherokee, Gary, Nibiru and all of my friends and my peers inspire me everyday.




Who are your favorite tattoo artists?

Favorite tattoo artists off the top of my head would have to be Dan Higgs, Bert Grimm, Chris Erickson, Thomas Hooper, Oliver Pecker.




How would you describe your tattoo style?

  I could say traditional but that's what everyone says right? I could also describe my tattooing as solid color and bold lines but that would still describe everyone else. I could make up some fancy words for what I do, but the truth is style comes with age and far more experience than I have, ask me that question again in 15 years.






What have you learned in your years in the industry?

I've learned that you never stop learning.




What advice do you have to people considering careers in tattooing?

Go back to school. 




What are some of the best things you have experienced as a result of your career?

Free food! and boobs.




Where do you currently tattoo?  

ELM STREET TATTOO



Saturday, November 12, 2011