Some late night..

.. "I'm_so_good_looking_and_awesome_I_can't_help_myself"-pics!

Hahahaaa... :D Weee! Yes, I'm starting to finish off some projects now, I'll upload some as soon as I can.

Intermission

Since I still haven't had time to gather work to post, I will post this video for you instead.
It might be worth writing this information down..

Keeping busy, keeping it real

So, I haven't posted much artwork lately. But I will.

I might use my new website, but it's not finished, so hold on for a few more weeks.

Currently, though, we're working on a group project in our Intro to Concept Art course, which has us do a poster for a kids game, a specific age group, it has to incorporate a queen ant, a location and a weapon/prop.
We're three in every group and the project stretches over 2 weeks, this first week each of us are designing one of the three elements each, next week we're combining them all.
They have to follow the same style and they have to "be awesome".

So, we'll see how that goes.
I still have to design 5 different futuristic prisons for Environment Visualization, finish loads of work in Digital Background Painting where deadlines aren't as crucial, as well as finish a script about my life which I have to storyboard.

Maybe I'll post the script when it's finished as well.

Right at this very moment, I will have to eat something and do a little homework before going to bed.
Keep it real, peeps.

Miss all of my Swedish friends. I'll be home soon.

- H

PS. Emelie, if you comment more, I will blog more. That's just how I roll. ;)

Revival of The Blog! (for Emelie)

Hello everyone (I think only Emelie will read this)!

I haven't blogged in a while.
It's curious how fast time flies, and how easy it is to change a habit once you've decided to do something about it.

I'm not sure what I was trying to say by that, but what has happened since last is..


- Beau and I had our show in March and it was oodles of fun (there are videos..)!
- I went to Montreal for a couple days and then New York for a wedding in May.
- Went to Sweden shortly after, came back to Toronto in the beginning of July.
- Started seeing a personal trainer right away (lost about 8 kg since then and have gained tremendous amounts of strength and endurance).
- Broke up with my boyfriend.
- Started noticing mice in the apartment.
- Went to two cottages in Ontario, one in Wasaga Beach and one in Muskoka. They were beautiful!
- Started seeing a new chiropractor, who took one look at me and diagnosed me perfectly, and by now we're well on our way on getting my body set straight (pun intended).
- Started my 2nd year of Concept Art at Max the Mutt. LOVING IT.
- Started having more problems with the apartment and suddenly, a door opened; the store I live above, expressed interest in the place and told me to try to find a better one for myself if I wanted. I did want to.
- Found an apartment (3 days ago) and found out tonight that I'm signing the contract tomorrow! It has everything I want and need, I try to think of things it's lacking, but I have nothing to come with.
- Read a book. Skinny Bitch - the best and most eye-opening read of my life. It will change your life too.
- Due to this book, I've become vegan. And I'm completely happy with it. It makes so much sense and I'm feeling privileged to have gotten this enlightenment. Will not preach to anyone, if you're interested at all in my discovery, please read the book, it took me about 2 hours, cover to cover (I just couldn't stop).

And here I am.
I've been stressed out lately but realizing the bad impact it has on my body and psyche.
Working out about 4 days a week, it makes me feel happier and that I'm doing myself a favor.
I'm trying hard to do really well at school, and will stop stressing about it and just do it. I think there's no better win-win for me.

Oh! Last weekend I went to the Hamptons for my brother's birthday. It was incredible!
Him, me and 15 of his friends in a house that sleeps 8, for 3 days. Saw many new things, many beautiful things, got to know beautiful people and most of all, I got to spend some time with my brother. I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful family and such wonderful friends, I'm truly grateful.

There are no problems.
My head is hurting a bit, but most likely because I'm tired.

I miss my friends in Sweden but I know I will see them (you) soon.

This is what I have for now. Will post some pictures of the apartment and some artwork that I've done recently, to give you an idea of what life looks like.

- Helena

Beau plays awesome

My good friend Beau and I are playing a gig at T.A.N. Coffeehouse on March 20th.

Here's a sample of our talent.

Be careful..

Ok, so I promised my mom I would post my paintings from the first semester..
I only have this one right now, it was our first homework assignment in black and white.
Hopefully you can tell what it is..

I really thought I had already posted this one though.. HM!
Oh well..

I'll post more paintings once I have access to them.

Eels - Fucker