Pretty On The Outside

For sale? For sure!

I've been doing ink drawings from reality tv programs since I began my blog over two years ago.  I like to pour myself a glass of cabernet, watch a TIVO'd reality TV show, hit pause on my remote, and then do a 10, 20, 30 minute drawing of what I see frozen on my screen.  A simple but highly enjoyable hobby.  I've been selling those drawings to readers who inquire from the beginning.  Recently a number of new readers have been asking if these are for sale.  The answer is a resounding yes.  I hope my little doodle babies will all find homes out there with you my readers.  They are drawn with archival ink on 9" x 12" hot press watercolor paper.  These drawings will outlast you all and you can pass them along for generations.  I love the thought of a Vicki doodle being an heirloom.  So........ for a mere $50 you can have an original.  Too informercial-y?  Have a look.....

 

Perhaps a drawing of the first ladies of the Housewives franchaise would brighten up your foyer?  One of these drawings says you're classy and not skanky.  Ask Gretchen to explain that.  Or...........

Perhaps you have a Millionaire Match Maker fetish?  Maybe a framed drawing of Patty Stanger on your night stand will help ignite your love life?  Or.......

Maybe something from the Hookah collection aka the Altanta Housewives would brighten up your hair salon, 9,000 square foot mcmansion, recording studio, or gas guzzler?  Just remember to keep your legs closed to married men.  Or.......

 

Maybe something from Project Runway to liven up your work studio, TRESeme hair salon, or fashion tent?  Maybe you're a team Christian gal or a Tim Gunn fella or a little bit of both?  Maybe you should buy all my drawings?  That's it, I dare you all to buy a drawing.  I double dogward facing dog dare you all.  :)

I've also drawn from I Love New York.

Rock of Love.

The Real Housewives of New York City.

My email address is prettyontheoutsidegilmore@yahoo.com. Thanks!

If you enjoy looking at my drawings online, the next step would be having one or two or three in your home.  Interested?  Click on over to my etsy shop and take a gander.  And your credit card.  :)  Much appreciated!

Lovely Links

American Idol co-judges Paula and Kara aren't so cozy on or off the judging panel.  La Rag Mag

Amy Winehouse and the freshly freed Blake are getting back together?  Amy should move to Orange County and be on the next season of The Real Housewives.  Would love to see Amy vacationing in Havasu with Vicki.  Dlisted

Douchebag dancing?  CityRag

Paris Hilton has a very busy beaver.  PITNB

Nip/Tuck introduces us to a new fetish.  Chances are you'll never look at your couch the same again.  Oh La La Mag

The Real Housewives of Orange County. Reunion show-smack-down.

I was wondering if anything could top the Real Housewives of Atlanta's reunion show hosted by hunky Andy Cohen.  When NeNe pointed her finger in Kim's face and called her a "hookah" and ordered the wigged wonder to "keep your legs closed to married men"--- I had the most satisfying and sustained reality TVgasm ever.  It was an episode to go down as Bravo's all time best.  HEAVEN!  Last night's Orange County housewives reunion show wasn't as combative, but it did have its share of highlights.  The most memorable, of course, would be Tamra's detailed explanation/ confrontation of exactly what she thought about Gretchen, her relationship with the much older and now deceased Jeff, and her alleged on going romance with a man named Jay Photoglou.  The accusation basically was that Gretchen used the dying Jeff to get on the show while in reality was dating this Jay guy on the sly.  Hmmmm..... do you all believe it?  The Internet is blowing with tons of gossip about that. 

The Real Housewives of New York City. Welcome back!

This is just a warm up posting and as such, it will be a bit brisk.  To be honest, it took until close to the end of season one to completely warm up to all of those NYC gals.  By the near conclusion though, I did find myself hopelessly addicted and wanting more from the way too short premier season.  There was one housewife who I definitely took to right from the jump.  Ramona.  She possesses a brazen craziness which saturates every scene she happens to be in.  Actually her wacky residue lingers in scenes which have nothing to do with her.  My favorite Ramona moment was during the reunion show where she walked off the set and stood in the shadows looking like Sissy Spacek from Carrie right after the blood had fallen on her.  Ramona sets the batty bar pretty high and never falls short.  And for that reason, I'd like to say welcome back to Ramona first.

I look forward to all the bat sh*t craziness that Ramona will treat us to.  If last season was any indication, we should definitely be in for a treat.  By the way, I forgot how much fun she is to draw....  She's the Vicki of NYC.

Lovely Links

The Twilight sequel may have just gotten a whole lot scarier.  Madonna could be added to the cast if you believe the rumors.  La Rag Mag

Watch french artist Stefan creating the cover of the next Bello Mag.  Oh La La Mag

Miley Cyrus's underwear model boyfriend is earning his keep.  Dlisted

Amy Winehouse loves St Lucia so much that she may be staying there permanently. Socialite Life

NSFW warning!  Former model turned photogragher Alex-Ade Ogundiran's new book of very naked and very fit black men.  Christmas came early!  There's nudity following this link and you're welcome in advance.  VGL

The Real Housewives of Orange County. My Video Tribute.

I've been doing 5 to 25 minute sketches of The Real Housewives of Orange County now for the last three seasons. As the show had its finale last night, I thought it fitting to put together a little video tribute with all those drawings.  Enjoy.......

Please click here to see all three seasons worth of postings and recaps.

If you like these drawings and would like to own one, well..... you can!  Click here to go to my Etsy shop and you'll find lots of my original reality TV drawings.  Happy shopping.

P.S.  No reality TV characters were harmed in the making of this video.  They were only lightly skewered. 

P.S.S.  You can go right to my Youtube page to see the video slightly larger. 

If you enjoy looking at my drawings online, the next step would be having one or two or three in your home.  Interested?  Click on over to my etsy shop and take a gander.  And your credit card.  :)  Much appreciated!

Guerilla art in New York subway stations.

"Poster Boy is a New York City based street artist. By using a razor, Poster Boy slices up  advertisements in the subway system to create completely original works of art. Due to the illegal nature of his work, Poster Boy remains anonymous."

Creatively thinking outside the box while inside a subway station.  Love it!

Check out his flickr page for more work.

The Real Housewives of Orange County. Goodbye Season Four.

Last night was the finale of The Real Housewives of Orange County season four.  Wonder if anyone's cheeks were stained with mascara heavy tears at the thought of the OC gals not being in their living room on Tuesday nights?  I began my farewell to the show ritual by slipping into a super low-cut, sleeveless, floor-length beast print gown.  My heavily jewel encrusted neckline looked like it was covered with shattered disco ball bits.  And my boobs which I had reduced last season, surprisingly looked even bigger than before.  Weird, huh?  I also bleached the sh*t out of my hair and did my best to simulate Gretchen's wave-like bangs which I endlessly played with during the program.  I made a concerted effort to get myself Naked Wasted which was hard as I'd run out of my reality TV viewing staple, Cabernet.  I destroyed my pantry searching for the makings of Vicki's signature dirty martini: good Vodka, vermouth, and blue cheese stuffed olives.  No such luck though.  :( So I opted for a half a glass of Makers Mark with two ice cubes instead.  Manly huh?  Enough with the nonsense.......  It's time to say goodbye.

Goodbye Lynne.

Lynne, I'll miss you least of all.  I especially won't miss your underage drinking daughters who you share your itty bitty dresses with and who you buy BMW's for even when they aren't in school, have a job, or a direction.  Perhaps trying to be a mom instead of being their friend would be a good plan for you. 

Pretty Monday Links

A biblical rain is falling here in Southern California and I'm considering building an ark.  I so wish I was on Prainha Beach in Brazil, pictured above.  And if Jesus Luz was there too.... all the better.  Oh La La Mag

Speaking of Jesus Christ Luz, Madonna's branding him with her red Kablahblahblah string.  La Rag Mag

Male model monday featuring Charles Devoe.  Monday just got a whole lot brighter!  Socialite Life

Jared Leto is channeling Kurt Cobain well.  Dlisted

Decorating with Morrissey.  The Rural Modernist

Haute Dog pageants

Get ready to say awwwwwwwww...... that's so cute!  If you don't have that reaction, well, something just might be wrong with you.  My friend Justin Rudd's organization Haute Dogs had its annual beauty pageant for English bulldogs, French bulldogs, Pugs, and senior dogs (all breeds/mixes) with a Vendor & Pet Adoption Fair today in Long Beach, CA.  I was lucky enough to be on the judging panel for the pug and french bulldog portions which is completely appropriate as I'm a freak for both breeds.  My brother has one gracefully aging pug and my oldest sister has three and a house full of pug related bric-a-brac celebrating her mania.  I suppose pug fondness is built into my DNA.

That's Justin with the winning pug.  I think we the judges chose very well.