Octopi.

I'd say it's pretty apparent to those who know me that I love all things ocean. (Growing up on California's coast and 

sharing names with a certain mermaid will do that to you...) 

Today I decided to give one of my old pairs of Vans a makeover!

Lately I've had an obsession with drawing one animal in particular: 

the Octopus! 

And what better way to wear my fascination than on my shoes?? 

Thank you to my roommate Jordan for letting me use her array of Sharpies! :)

Painted!

Sometimes I paint on my Vans...

This past summer I decided that I wanted a pair 

of themed shoes, dedicated to my favorite place ever:

Disneyland of course!

So I made some for myself!

 Before...

After!!

 The California Adventure shoe...

The Disneyland shoe... 

It took me about 10 hours, but it was totally worth it!

They finally made it to the park last August. I got so many 

compliments on them from fellow Disney Fanatics :)

"Once Upon a Time" Fairytale Photography Project

Photography Class Final Project:

Fairytales

Down, down, down the rabbit hole...

For my final project, I decided to take five portraits that are contemporary, visual depictions of well-known fairytale characters. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved reading fairytales. I think all kids do. But it seems that as we get older the magic and imagination that we have as a children fades in a way. I wanted to take pictures that reflect the imagination and innocence that we have as children, but forgot as we grew up. I think these storybook images are relatable to viewers because each of us heard these classic stories when we were kids. In that way I want my pictures to bring the viewer back into memories of their childhood. But I have put a modern spin on each of the characters, which keeps the photographs realistic- despite the whimsical nature of the subject I have chosen. 

Snow White

Sleeping Beauty

 

Goldie Locks

Alice

 

Little Red Riding Hood

Scenic Photography Project: Hawaii Style

Scenic Photography:

Painting with Light.

Nighttime Photography:

Painting with Light.

Natural Light Photography Project

Window Light Portrait Photography:

The One Word Project.

One Word Project:

Kourtney Hullinger

Driven.

"I chose driven because I am always coming up 

with new goals to push myself and I settle for nothing less 

than perfection."

Alli Badham

Clever. 

"I chose the word clever. Clever to me means smart, 

witty, sophisticated, funny, inventive, skillful, and resourceful. 

And I believe those traits could get 

someone pretty far in life."

Cassandra Taylor
Optimistic.
"I think it's important to have a good attitude
and enjoy all that life has to offer. Life is too short
to be bummed about little things.
You have to take the good and run with."