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!

Nerves

Nerves. As in a bundle of. and of steel. You can be hesitant and afraid yet still kick some ass! Being fearless isn't the lack of fear, but acknowledging the feeling. Having lunch with it and telling it to go fuck off! Do what you want to do deep down anyway.

Go kick some ass! Want something bad enough, work hard enough, you'll get it.

Whoop! There it is! aka an awesome Booooooom! feature

Whenever people share my work or reach out to me i'm so damn happy. There was a day when I was afraid to fully express myself. To let all the bizarre and strangely erotic tendencies show. I'm glad to share my mind with you!

You're amazing and I hope you let yourself loose if you haven't already. There are people who will appreciate your weirdness i swear. And those that don't can kiss your ass! Seriously! Only keep people who love you around, you'll feel a miiiillion times better. xo

(Pssst, thanks Jeff! You're super rad and have awesome taste. That statement isn't biased, I swear. *cough*)

Oh and check out my feature, duhhh.

Wish you were here

Wish you were here, watercolor and graphite. 8x10 inches, 2012.

The dull ache of missing someone close, but knowing it's for the best that they aren't there with you. Nothing has changed.