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Did you know? All diamonds are imperfect, and every diamond is unique, just like you and me. A diamond starts off as a solidified piece of nature, and through the pressures it endures it forms blemishes and inclusions aka “internal characteristics”. It is the internal characteristics and blemishes that actually cause the cuts and clarity in a diamonds unique character. Cut and clarity are one of the most important facets of a diamond. The Cut in a diamond creates the shine and fire, also known as the sparkle. A poor cut diamond without clarity can appear smaller, dull and lifeless,...

"Espresso is life, pulling us together around the romance of an extraordinary cup, we pass this love along in every masterful creation, swirled, layered and poured with imagination" ~ @Starbucks I was recently inspired after seeing a Instagram post by Laguna College of Art & Design, who is doing a coffee cup art contest with Laguna Beach Starbucks, so I thought hmmmm that looks interesting, and I decided to give it a try and started practicing drawing with Sakura Pigma Brush Markers on paper cups, and then I tried to paint one.  My first one was a total flop, I...

R U K A R - Rise Up. Kick Ass. Repeat. I hope you enjoy my latest video of a commissioned painting I got to do for a dear friend who has been going through his own recovery from alcohol the last few years. I feel honored to have been able to collaborate on his concept of R U K A R. This piece is especially meaningful because my oldest son has also been in recovery from drugs the last two years and learning how to take back his power in his own life. Addiction is a word that runs...

EYEconic Art Cards by Angelicque' Sharing fun and funky energy is a sure way to brighten someone's day.  Take the time to "send some love" and a handwritten message from the heART.  Use your words to inspire and help elevate someone to reach the next level in life.  Encourage someone to keep going, to not give up buttercup, or maybe its to remind them that life doesn't always go as we planned, that sometimes it turns out better.  Imagine, Dream and Believe.  You have the power to make a difference in someone's life.  Great for personal notes, The EYEconic Art...

Embrace Your Inner Mermaid & "EspressO Yo Self" I want to say Thank you to everyone who made it out for Laguna Beach Artwalk this month, and a special Thank you to Starbucks for brewing dreams with my new art collections for a fun summer "EspressO YoSelf" promo.  When I started drawing homemade art cards to my son last year when he was incarcerated, I never imagined it would evolve into me taking a new career path in life as an artist, or that so much creativity would burst out of me this last year (maybe that's what happens when...