I had to look up to see if jazz is part of Thurston Moore’s musical influence. Heavily so. I was wondering why I intuitively felt inspired to explore Sonic Youth’s abundant catalog, beyond their albums of the 1990s. The biographies of Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore are now on my reading list.

This week, after many years, I listened to Sonic Youth’s 1995 _Washing Machine_ in full. I appreciated the sound of the layered instruments much more than my initial listens way back when. And something I heard this time around is JAZZ music. YES.
I realize I may be “late” in recognizing this.

I WAS going to get a pizza tonight. However, hearing Beavis amusingly say “broccolini” in an episode of the reboot series has me navigating to a healthier route, especially as I go into 2026. Need to make some dietary shifts.
(There’s a fancy mac n cheese and meaty bits to go with this.)

I have lately been on a musical memory trip of a particular collective, so naturally, this person came to mind upon reading your post:

Got February 14th looking like:

I had fun creating an ink drawing/wash of Rog Bollen’s comic strip character, Catfish, with his horse M’lasses. The comic strip ran from 1973-1986.

What do Quincy, Little Orphan Annie, and Beetle Bailey have in common? They are all featured in drawing books of classic cartoon characters, and I drew my own interpretations of them in childhood. Check out this 10-minute video on YouTube and be amused. youtu.be/rjPYGRFWy3Y

For my fellow #artists, especially those who sketch/draw: did you ever refer to the drawing books of Lee J. Ames? Specifically, the ones about cartoon characters? I revisit this book in my latest 5-minute YouTube video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJfw...

As I currently learn how to use the Procreate app, I’ve composed this fun artwork, “Amethyst Night.”

In the spirit of it being #SpringAgain in the northern hemisphere, and the day of Biz Markie’s birth (April 8), here’s a recent painting by me. I’ve been playing this song every year since the time it was released.
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18”x18” Acrylic on cradled wood panel.

A latte arrangement I’ve painted recently, for the #FoodPaintChallenge. This was fun!

Here’s a fun exploration into an Impressionistic art style. This is one of my challenges to be less “realistic,” and enjoy placing bold brushstrokes in a sort of “strategically random” manner. Enjoy this badass cat.
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Cat’s Not Impressed
8”x8” Acrylic on canvas paper

A reminder to eat your natural fruits; get your Vitamin C!
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Sliced Oranges
8”x8” Acrylic on canvas paper

Fun acrylic paintings I've created in the last few weeks. Lately, I've been feeling the strong drive to paint more regularly.

My website, mistycreates.com, is now live! I put in many hours of work arranging elements throughout to get the presentations “just right.” This is a place for me to present myself as an artist, and ALSO as a solopreneur. Take a look throughout the rest of my site, and let me know your thoughts.

I have some yellows, I have some blues; I came up with a variety of luscious greens for some upcoming paintings. 💛+💙=💚

A tasty pastry in your timeline. Check out a moving, jazzy visual for the process: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvc0GdIp8XL/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I have 50 mini paintings I’ve created, that adorn the walls in my home. I’m on a journey of creating 50 more, with the intent of being more experimental. Taking a slower, scenic path, artistically. [30 sec. video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct7ENZdqWjq/?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA== ]