I think it's so IMPORTANT to tell yourself this :
I am telling you from my heart , SMILE you are a BEAUTIFUL Soul .
Much Love to you All ,
ALWAYS ,
E
xox
Friday, September 30, 2011
Inspirational Quote for Friday !!!!
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
GC : The Madamoiselle's ....
GC is not just my Girlie Dolls , they are all different shades of BEAUTI , as I see it .
The Madamoiselles !
and
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Motivational Quote for Tuesday : Your Mind ...
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.
Sophia Loren
Monday, September 26, 2011
GC for Zuri McDaniels " The Zuri Doll "
Ladies & Gentleman , The Ever so Fabulous and Unbelievably Genuine and Sweet like candy ,
As , I expressed in a previous blog where I introduced the very 1st " Zuri Doll " , I wanted to share with you , one of many Zuri Dolls where I illustrate all the ensembles she rocks , and when I say she ROCKS them , she does .... ;)
She is a Fashionista straight through to her soul , she just knows what looks good , no what looks AMAZING on her , she's got this urban , edgy , fun & flirty sophistication , she exudes class and with that beautiful SMILE she wears on her face , it's inevitable for anyone who is blessed to be touched by her presence to just fall in love with her easy going and sweet spirit. I am personally blessed to call her my friend.
To get a glimpse into her world , visit her Fantabulous Website where she talks about a lil bit of everything , Fashion , Fitness , Her Dreams , What's on her mind , etc ....
http://zurimcdaniels.com/ or Follow her on her Twitter Page : http://twitter.com/#!/ZuriMcDaniels .
Lots of LOVE , Hugs and Success Miss ZMC !!!!
xoxo E oxox
Motivational Monday Quote of The Day !
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.
Vince Lombardi
Let's Go my Friends , get up and chase your DREAMS .... Make it Happen !
Only you stand in your own way :)
Begin this week with a goal in mind and do what ever it takes to make that goal come to light , those small accomplishments are big steps to pursuing your DREAM ! You can do it , I believe in U !
Much Love & Success ,
E
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Motivational Quote for Sunday !
If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a word of
encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary
things begin to happen.
-- Loretta Girzartis
-- Loretta Girzartis
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Inspirational Quote for Saturday
We* are the music makers... and *we* are the dreamers of dreams.
Willy Wonka
Friday, September 23, 2011
Grafitti-fication of GC Dolls
Grafitti-fication of GC Dolls
Everything as you all know inspires me , I am an avid collector of magazines , my favorites being , VOGUE , Harpers BAZAAR , Glamour , WMagazine , collect them all , gathering inspiration from what I see on the runways of Milan , Paris and my beloved NYC ..... Drawing to me comes extremely natural to me , my favorite medium < > black sharpie marker and plain ol' white paper. Every single magazine I own has been reread over a gazillion times , bc you never know what you may have missed. Every models face that has graced the pages of these glamour books are an inspiration for a next illustration of a Grafitti Couture Doll .
I have followed the Fashion World for as long as I can remember , I take great delight in heading to the nearest Rite Aid and purchasing the latest fashion mags , it's my secret guilty pleasure. The aromas that fill these pages , ahhhhh >>>>> throws me into a pool of ideas and inspiration , always with a black marker , sketchbook and my artist must have , my hot cup of coffee , I am ready for my blissful magazine experience. It is here where my IMAGINATION is set free , bc it's now my interpretation of all these beautiful faces , colours , textures , prints and aromas that all meld together and help me create my Grafitti Couture Dolls.
Everything as you all know inspires me , I am an avid collector of magazines , my favorites being , VOGUE , Harpers BAZAAR , Glamour , WMagazine , collect them all , gathering inspiration from what I see on the runways of Milan , Paris and my beloved NYC ..... Drawing to me comes extremely natural to me , my favorite medium < > black sharpie marker and plain ol' white paper. Every single magazine I own has been reread over a gazillion times , bc you never know what you may have missed. Every models face that has graced the pages of these glamour books are an inspiration for a next illustration of a Grafitti Couture Doll .
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| GC Illustration Pish Posh Mish |
I have followed the Fashion World for as long as I can remember , I take great delight in heading to the nearest Rite Aid and purchasing the latest fashion mags , it's my secret guilty pleasure. The aromas that fill these pages , ahhhhh >>>>> throws me into a pool of ideas and inspiration , always with a black marker , sketchbook and my artist must have , my hot cup of coffee , I am ready for my blissful magazine experience. It is here where my IMAGINATION is set free , bc it's now my interpretation of all these beautiful faces , colours , textures , prints and aromas that all meld together and help me create my Grafitti Couture Dolls.
Well, now I must go and sketch , grafitti-fy and colorize them and get them ready to share with you.
Thank you for stopping by and taking a looksie !
Lots of Love and Keep Creating !
E
Motivational Quote for Friday
What does so-called success or failure matter if only you have succeeded in doing the thing you set out to do. The DOING is all that really counts.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Grafitti Couture™ Piiiinki Couture Stickers by GrafittiCouture
More Grafitti Stickers
One of the things I love about stickers , is that you can put them just about anywhere and use them for whatever reason. I personally love to seal an envelope with a GC's Couture Stickers or seal a fabulous gift for a friend. It just makes a simple something a lil sassier :)
Inspiring Quote for Thursday
We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. They see things in
the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's
evening. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and
protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the
sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that
their dreams will come true.
- Woodrow Wilson
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Quote of the Day for Wednesday !
“Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.” - MariLuz
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Motivational Quote for Tuesday
Be as happy as you want to be in a world gone mad. Be as safe as you want to be in a world that is afraid of everything. Be as healthy as you want to be in a world that is mostly sick. Don’t let the statistics that someone else created affect you.
~Abraham-Hicks
Monday, September 19, 2011
It's Never Too Late .... Dream Those DREAMS !
NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS !
I feel so blessed to be able to create once again. Being that since I was born , I was made to create , to inspire and to love , to love what I do so passionately ! I feel so blessed that my father , Mr.Jorge E. Forero , the man that just simply lit up every time I created a new lil drawing , painting or illustration , the man that never let me forget what " a talent " I was, and to never let your "talents" go to waste. Back in June 2010 , he gave me the GIFT of a lifetime , he gave me my creation station , equipped with my iMac , Wacom Tablet and PhotoShop. Thank you daddi , thank you for DREAMING BIG for me , when I couldn't , thank you for never GIVING up on me when I thought you should. Thank you for always BELIEVING in me. I love you more than life itself. Thank you for making who I am today. I am PROUD to be your daughter and PROUD you are my daddi.
Creating after 10 years , that my imagination lay dormant because I was doing the wife and mommi thing , ( which has been the most rewarding and amazing time of my life ) but there was always something missing and that was my outlet of expression. I live and breathe ART , I live and breathe to create. My Inspiration lies in everything , my loving husband Todd that has stood by me through thick and thin , that has been my supporter & encouraged me to dream and chase this dream , for giving me my babies that are the light of my eyes , the lil beings that make me want to aspire to BIGGER & BETTER things , that continually challenge me to strive for more, for them , my m4 ( my children ) , Life , Fashion , Music , Beauti , Art and day to day experiences are the musings for my creations. I am a lucky lady , I have a beautiful family , great friends and a neverending will to SUCCEED.
And a HUGE Thank U to my Mentor , my BFF , my soul sister The InFamous Elaine Biss , Feminine Illustrator Extraordinaire. Thank you for INSPIRING me , thank you for pushing me , for being there always , making me laugh uncontrollably , teaching me the fundamentals of illustration today , for being the sister I never had , for our endless conversations about LIFE and everything else in between. I am so PROUD of all your SUCCESSES and share in the delight of seeing you shine.
Finally meeting you this month was such a DREAM come true , to finally HUG my sister from another mother , to finally see your face in person and actually spend real time with you and hold your hand. Everything has come full circle. Thank you , Thank you , Thank you . I love you with all my heart.
Much Love & Happiness ,
E xox
Motivational Quote of MONDAY
"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success." – Norman Vincent Peale
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Grafitti Couture ™ Madamoiselle Jacqueline
When I was a little girl , I had a slight fascination with the name Jacqueline . My mother bought me a doll with the name Jacqueline , she had a barbie-esque way about her but she wasn't a Barbie per say , she just was this absolutely gorgeous , exquisite woman. So tapping into my memory I created my version of Madamoiselle Jacqueline.
Madamoiselle Jacqueline is a classy , sophisticated fashion icon. She is up on the latest trends and is always ready to go on a day of shopping. Donning a classic smokey eye to bring out the blue in her eyes and a fancy red lip , she is ready for work or a night out on the town.
hope you like my new Grafitti Couture Doll. Many more beauties to come :) Stay tuned !
Much Love ,
Elizabeth
Grafitti Couture™ Dolls Lina " Luxe B a Lady
New to My Grafitti Couture™ Dolls Lineup , Meet Lina : The Luxe B a Lady Doll .
If you would like me to create a doll for you , please contact me at GrafittiCouture@yahoo.com.
Much Love to you all and thank U for your support !
Elizabeth the Artista
GC for ZMC . The Zuri Doll .
I have had the pleasure and honor to meet my Muse ... Zuri McDaniels .
She inspired me to create a Doll just for her . I have been creating my own Grafitti Couture Chics for months now , but nothing quite like her . The Zuri Doll is hip , classy , sophisticated , stylish , brilliant , outgoing , fun and flirty , all qualities that the Real Zuri embodies. I can tell you she is as beautiful in person as you see her in pictures and when I mean Beautiful , I mean that as gorgeous as her exterior is , her heart and her soul are of sheer beauty. I suggest that you go and check out her websitewww.zurimcdaniels.com and follow her @ www.twitter.com/zurimcdaniels.com and then you will know , " where it's at !!!
" Passion For Fashion and Style with a Smile . "
" GRAFITTI-FIED "
" GRAFITTI-FIED "
Grafitti Couture ™ Grafitti-fied The Zuri Doll by Elizabeth Forero . This is different version of the Zuri Doll , added with a pinch of Haute Pinky Couture , classy leopard print & symbolic touches.
Much Love ,
E
Grafitti Couture™ Grafitti Dream " Peaches & Mona "
This was inspired by a multitude of things , two major ones are my BFF , Elaine Biss and a Cosmetic Company by the name of Illamasqua Cosmetics. This particular drawing was drawn in a little less than 15 minutes .... The ad was whimsical , bold , full of vibrant colors that made me come up with this .... You can check out this illustration in my store on iPhone to iPad Speck Cases ...
Inside Grafitti Couture™ .....
Grafitti Couture is an extension of my ARTwork .Girli-esque Grafitti Inspired by Fashion , Beauti , Music and Style . Grafitti Couture is a collection of fashionable and stylish chic's I have created , each with their own unique personality . People have asked me what drives me to create , and my only answer is .... I Draw the Beauti I See In Music . Music moves me , my illustrations are languidly lined to the crazy beats of a tune.
I have been an ARtist all my life , I can remember being four years old sketching my father with a black bic pen , I drew him with such detail , the screws in his glasses , the stitching of his shirt ..... I do pay close attention to detail , a passion for creation and a unique eye for design.
I feel what sets me apart from other artists is I draw from my soul , no barriers , No Fear .... Illustrations just dance in my mind and I just set them Free .
I hope you enjoy my ARTwork and please feel free to to leave a comment , I always respond ( well I will try to ) If you would like me to create a custom illustration please feel free to email me @ GrafittiCouture@yahoo.com. Copyright © 2011. Grafitti Couture All rights reserved.
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