T.G.I.F

Happy Friday, everyone!

Enjoy this portrait of Ava Gardner, whom I was named after. I don't know if it a blessing or a curse to be named after such an incredible woman.  I don't remember the source of this photo, so I apologize.  If you google young Ava Gardner, you'll be sure to find it and many other amazing shots. 

your friend,

ava

Van Gogh, Remastered

  Can you imagine Van Gogh sitting for a portrait session in modern times?!  An artist by the name of Tadao Cern was able to bring Van Gogh to life. The details are amazing, from the texture of his suit (blue velvet), to the shine in his hair...his crazy, tortured eyes, and that crinkly paper back drop. Click here to see some of the process. I am in awe & also kind of enamored with Van Gogh himself. Not creepy at all.  

your friend,

ava

WORK/SHOP

So, this is happening next Saturday!

  Come hang out and get your holiday portrait taken by yours truly!  I am so excited and humbled to be on board with such a great group of women artists.   Below are some photographs I've collected for inspiration.  Hope to see you there!

M I D   C E N T U R Y   X M A S

Something like this, with the white tree and glass ornaments (sans nudity, of course).  RIP Bettie.

Everything in this photograph is ridiculously amazing!

your friend,

ava

SNEAK PEAK

  Just got back to LA last night from my beautiful bay area adventures!  Rio snapped this photo of me while getting my very own tin type portrait at Photobooth, San Francisco.   I was so nervous and thought I would have to sit there forever and not breath, but to my surprise, the process is much, much quicker.  

  C L I C K  and that was it!  

  San Francisco was so inspiring, and my stay using air bnb was just the BEST.  Jeaux and I did so much walking.  THE BEST.

  I cannot wait to tell you all about my trip, but until then, Happy Mondays!

your friend,

ava

  

Happy Monday!

Look at this image of Lucille Ball!

source

your friend,

ava