Gimme all your love

Despite all the harshness in our world, we need to be open to change. New people, places, images, music sentiment. Step out today ready to accept the good in life. It's okay to smile in the face of adversity. Take a little you time.

This is a little sneak peek of some of the new work i'll be showing at Bear & Bird gallery next month for the Girls vs Boys show! Super excited to be showing alongside such talent. Be sure to check out opening night (March 8th) if you live near Lauderhill, FL ;)

I'm baaack!

Guess what? I’m baaaack! You know what that means? Food, girls, color, and a whole lotta moxie!

Shop is open, starting you off light with Mystery Print Packs, a few paintings, and limited edition prints. So go, go, go! I’ll also be releasing new prints and announcing secret goodies/ projects later this month!

Thank you for your continuous support. You’re amazing! xo

Did i mention orders over $30 (before shipping) get a free surprise mini print? ;) 

Post its show at Giant Robot 2!

 

This year I got invited to Giant Robot's Post-its show! There's quite a few post-its of mine there. I'm so fucking thankful to be working with GR. They put on such amazing shows and i'll be showing along artists i admire. Coming full circle!

As some of you know i originally wanted to be a fashion designer (long story how i wound up here). Artists like Audrey Kawasaki and Stella Im Hultberg made me decide that if I went into art I could make it. Seven years later! BAM!

The show opening is tonight and will be open until the 16th! But don't wait too long because all the good ones will be taken first. There is a line queueing outside Giant Robot as I type!

For those of you wondering, yes I'm still on break. It's been a wonderful month of contemplation and I'll still be taking more time. But I'll be back around January with a vengeance! xo

Edit: Just found out that Gary Baseman is in the show! *o*

This isn't goodbye, i promise

Important announcement!

It's been a wonderful year. I couldn't be any more thankful for your support and kind words! However, i'll be closing my shop down (and going on blogging hiatus) for a while. One month, two, three? I'm not sure.

I haven't made this decision lightly. I've been mulling it over for a long time. I need a break from technology, more time to get out there to live, and space to experiment. I'm pretty damn close to burning out and instead of continuing to go i will heal.

SO, there will be one last sale. Grab what you want now because i won't be back for a while! I'll also be discontinuing most, if not all, of the current prints. If you can't afford to, please spread the word. Every little bit of help is appreciated.
 
(Enter: GETWELLSOON for 20% off everything. includes originals! Sale ends on 11/13, shop closes 11/15. Thank you. ♥)

xo,
wishcandy

P.S.- When i come back i'll be better, fresher, and with more moxie! See you then my lovelies 

You don't own me

If you ever meet me and ask me what my paintings mean i will silently pause. I will studder and babble. I have a hard time articulating art into speech.

Turning the impossible into images? Great! Articulating things into written words? Sure!

So if you ask i will most likely say: "It's up to interpretation. No answer is wrong." But never doubt that I have good intentions. Art about struggle and triumph. About self empowerment and bringing our dreams into reality.

If there is something you've been putting off until the "right time" let me tell you something. There is no perfect time and you can always find an excuse. Start now, work hard, and your dreams will happen sooner.

We're all just figuring it out and making it up as we go along. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. xo

First Love

Watching cartoons was a huge part of my childhood. Sitting in front of the television with my brother watching flashing colors in awe while devouring technicolor cereals. I was and am equally amazed by a great cartoon or a fine art painting. Whatever fine art really means these days.

I'm really esctatic and greatful to be a part of Moon Power, a Sailor Moon art zine! A lot of talented folks were asked to take part in it. So here's my submission!

Cheers to our current selves and childhood selves being excited and mega proud! xo

Midnight Indulgence and the Stay Home Club

Not too long ago Olivia Mew created the Stay Home Club which mainly features artist designed pillowcases. When i kept seeing promo for it my jaw dropped and my heart swelled, i'm so fucking excited i've been invited to be a part of it!



Welcome to a world of confections and danger! But you know the deal. Take me home and eat sweets with me. Make it a party, invite your friends! ;)

the Tawdry Teapot

This illustration was created for two super rad ladies of the Tawdry Teapot. They only really wanted two things. A teapot with their name, and a lady inspired by Divine. And as i'm practically a Baltimore native, i was (am) elated! Who doesn't love Divine?!

Their shop is dedicated to raunchy and kitsch memorabilia/ accessories. You can like them on their Facebook or go take a look at a few cute bows they have left!