Posts from the ‘Art’ category

Geometric Painting with Charlie Knuth

In this Friendships With Benefits, Charlie helps me spice up my apartment by teaching me an awesome way to make art.  We had a lot of fun and my painting is now hanging above my bed.  Friends like Charlie is one of the many reasons why I love SF.  I met Charlie through my friend, Tracy (who taught me how to make a mean margarita).  They went to college at UNH together.  In SF, it’s so easy to connect with friends of friends. He’s an awesome and hilarious guy and obviously, an amazing and resourceful artist.  Thanks Charlie for teaching me how to do a geometric painting and again, if you want to buy one of our pieces, just let us know!

(Cameo by the most famous dog on Dolores-Ginger!)

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Making A Button With Sharon Lefkowitz

My friend, Sharon, is super creative and seriously crafty and I must say, I’m a little envious of her skills. She even has a craft corner in her apartment.  Today, in said craft corner,  Sharon shows me how use her button maker to make button pins.  We had an awesome time making this FWB and I’m totally inspired to dedicate more time to arts and crafts.  Thanks Sharon for the inspiration, bomb lunch, and good times!

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Underground Entertainment: NYC

This is not your typical FWB but I wanted to add this post because this project meant a lot to me.  Underground Entertainment: NYC began in October of 2011 when I was inspired to record a man singing in a wolf mask on Halloween.  From there, I decided to record all the entertainment I witnessed in the NYC subways for a year.  This project helped me appreciate the art and artists instead of becoming annoyed at the dancers blasting music after a really long day.  There are so many aspects to NYC and this is one that is easily ignored but so apparent if you travel by train.  Enjoy!

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Singing with Marco Cuoco

My very musically talented friend, Marco, teaches me the proper techniques of singing.  This FWB was mentally really hard for me and filled with anxiety. Marco was awesome and very supportive.  It’s funny because I call myself a “professional singer” but my audience usually consists of two year olds and my repertoire includes “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and “Open Shut Them.” I think since this lesson the kids have noticed an improvement and are really feeling my new vocal abilities.  Thanks Marco for being awesome teacher!  You’re so talented and I love your messy but quaffed style:)

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Flash Mob with Stephanie Carino

Flash Mob.  Probably one of my new favorite past times.  My very talented friend, Stephanie Carino, is a pro at choreographing and executing a perfect flash mob.  In this FWB, she teaches me and the rest of the ladies of LSA: NYC dance moves for our latest flash mob to surprise the guys at the ECAs.  And yes, I am a bit toasty in this video and the day long hangover was totally worth it.  Thanks Carino for introducing me to flash mobs as well as always bringing your positive energy.  I had the best time!  ps-The sweatband was the party favor for the evening and had to be worn.

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Guitar with Kevin Miller

Today, my friend Kevin gives me a guitar lesson in his backyard in Bushwick. Kevin and I work together at Livingsocial Adventures and we always have the best time together.  He’s a really talented musician so make sure you don’t miss his musical performance at the end of our sick guitar session. (11m30s) As you can see, I’m not the most talented musician and will definitely need more than one lesson. Thanks for the good times and your patience with my playing KM!

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Newspaper Nails with Monica Lecusay

Today my friend, Monica, shows me how to do Newspaper Nails aka magazine nails since we used a magazine instead.  This was super fun because I never seek out these DIY techniques myself but love how it looks and learning how easy it actually is to do.  Monica and I met only a few months ago when she joined LivingSocial Adventures and it’s been great getting to know her, bonding over our shared love of California and learning about her fun, crafty projects.  Monica- you are an awesome teacher and definitely a trendsetter with these nails.  Thanks for teaching me. I’ll def be rocking them in the future!!!

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Making a Terrarium with Lisa deLarios

Lisa, a good friend and coworker, offered to teach me how to make a terrarium.  Lisa and I met in winter of 2011 when we both started a new job working with developmentally delayed toddlers.  Not only is Lisa an OT, she is also a brilliantly hilarious comedian.  She performs regularly in NYC and I try to get to every show I can.  Unfortunately, Lisa was not available to teach me on the day we decided, but worry not, her roommate, Linda, offered her time.  Watch as I learn how to make a terrarium from Linda who is definitely one of a kind!

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Juggling with Jordan Franzblau

My friend, Jordan, teaches me how to juggle in Madison Square Park.  Although we had some interruptions including the park ranger telling us to move off the grass and a curious one year old, Jordan was an awesome teacher and I think I have real potential in a future career as a juggling clown.  Thanks again, Juggling Master!

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Sunprints with Marisa Scheinfeld

Today, I learn how to make sunprints from my friend, Marisa.  I met Marisa when I was living in San Diego in 2009 through Travis, one of my really good friends who was my roommate at the time.  She was also attending grad school at SDSU working towards her MFA.  She is such a talented photographer and has had her work shown all over NYC.  Check her out at marisascheinfeld.com.  Thanks again, Marisa! I always love hanging out and appreciate how open you are to all my new projects.

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