My New Facebook Artwork Page

Well, I’ve officially made the leap, and published my Amanda Kayla Liberty Art Facebook Page!

On this page, I will be sharing my artwork progress updates, final renderings, inspiration and quotes. I hope you will enjoy watching my artwork evolve, as much as I enjoying evolving with each of them. So make sure to drop by, and like my page, so you can following along on my crazy artistic journey.

Thanks in advance for all your continued support, I appreciate each and every one of you!

Before I leave you, I will share this wonderful quote I stumbled upon this morning:

Keep on keeping on all my lovely weirdos. xo

She’s Alive

Hellooooo everyone.

So I’ve clearly been absent from my blog for the past 2 weeks. It started off with me getting the flu and being unproductive for a good while. After I started feeling better I was so busy playing catchup with work, school, art, 2nd job, clothing sales that I never got the chance to sit down and write something down.

Thanks to the readers that took the time to email me during my absence! xo

Well it’s officially Sunday evening, and I’m exhausted. But I’m totally refusing to go to sleep at a reasonable time…. Because, how can I sleep when I have this much on my mind?!

Well, I’ve been commissioned to create another Ball Hockey Team logo, and I’m super excited. Those are always a lot of fun to do! I will make sure to show you all the finished product.

I also need to try and finish my Boba Fett painting, and the Joker painting this week. It’s likely to be pushed back until next weekend. But I’m working on it!

Here’s the latest progress report on BF:

Boba Fett (Work in Progress) Amanda Liberty

Lastly, I have a couple DIY projects I’ve been working on, as well as my wardrobe sale endeavor. I’ve sold approximately 15 pieces, already, and I’m not going to lie, I’ve loved every minute of it. Who knew I would be so good at getting rid of my clothing collection? I’m actually quite proud of myself. In the past, I would definitely have considered myself a little bit of a hoarder when it comes to shoes, bags and clothes. PROGRESS!

Today I worked at my part-time gig, and I was really happy to see the team! It’s such a great and positive environment, I love being there on the weekends.

On my way to work. The Infamous Car Ride Selfie.

 

Alright then, it’s time for me to post a couple more items for sale before I shut it down for the night.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

 

 

 

 

 

Happiness Defined

“To live in the present moment is the highest calling, the source of all happiness” – Naval Ravikant

I always come back to this quote, it’s beautiful and meaningful and mostly it’s a necessary reminder for me to focus on what’s truly important.

Lately, I’ve been very distracted. I probably often seem to be more interested in my phone than my surroundings. For that, I am sorry… because that’s the farthest thing from the truth.

I’ve always been the type of person to encourage everyone to live in the moment, seize the day, and be grateful. But mostly that they need to stop worrying about things that are out of their control.

I should take my own advice more often…

For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed and disappointed about decisions I made in the past. I’ve been scared, and even angry at times, and it’s affected every inch of my life.

The truth is that I’m happy, I’m overjoyed with my life – the problem is, I need to start acting like it.

I’ve basically worked for 30 days straight now, yesterday being my first day off in a long time. I keep telling myself that because I’m so busy with my two jobs and school, I don’t have enough time to paint and write. In my defense I do try and use my free-time wisely, even if it means lounging on the couch playing my Xbox or watching Netflix. That time is important, everyone needs to unwind.

This is my happy place

However, I’ve been making too many excuses. If I truly wanted to balance my schedule properly and give myself time for painting, drawing and writing, I most certainly could. But often, laziness takes control of me and I truly just want to do nothing…

But time is our one resource that isn’t renewable, therefore we all need to use the time we have wisely. I need to kick my behind back into shape and make things happen for myself. Because I know that being creative, giving myself time and space to unleash the ideas I have buried in my head… that makes me happy.

Which is why this week I will be launching my new website which will feature all of my artwork that’s for sale, and a page for custom requests. As some of you may not know, not only do I paint, but I also do a lot of graphic design. So make sure to keep an eye out for the launch as I will definitely be posting it on my blog!

Thanks to everyone who has supported me in this incredible time in my life, and everyone who has shown immense support for my blog. I love you all – I can’t thank you enough.

AKL ♥

Ps. Last week I officially sold my first piece of artwork, here is “Messier 8”:

Messier 8
Amanda Kayla Liberty
2015

Dragonborn

If you’ve ever played Skyrim, you don’t need an explanation. If you haven’t played Skyrim, and don’t know what is a Dragonborn, well… you should really play Skyrim. But basically, it means one who has been born with the blood and soul of a dragon.

Today, in my Thursday morning Hot Flow Yoga class, we did the “Flying Dragon” pose, and I can’t say it enough, it’s by far been my favorite yoga pose. Which obviously means I must be Dragonborn.

Obviously.

The teacher that has taken over the Thursday class at Pranashanti is absolutely amazing. She has great energy and the 1 hour class almost feels short because I’m having so much fun. Keep in mind that this class starts at 6:30 AM – and I am NOT a morning person, so that truly says a lot.

My main goal is to practice my fold at least once a day until I can do it with my legs straight.

“It’s about progress. Not perfection.”

Tonight I will keep working on my artwork for “Beans Now. Steak Later.”
Please refer to my last blog post to see what I am talking about!

Here’s what it looks like so far:

Beans Now. Steak Later.

Updates to come!

Have a great day lovelies.