Desensitize me.

These days I have somewhat been seeing blue.
 I feel like there is a lack of expression despite the constant flow of imagination in my mind and heart. I draw unconsciously, my hand directs the pencil to a line, to a shape, to a creation, but I seem distant, non connected. Many projects I have in mind are underway with planning and preparation, but no execution. Painting is one medium I feel more connected to, I haven't done it in a while, and my body aches to start wonderful pieces. In the mean time, I sing and play music, but do not write anything new. My mind seems to be in a fog, I dont feel in the present, work all the time, I have not much time to sit back and enjoy what I have, or what I have accomplished. This seems to result in constantly anticipating the future. All of this to say, I absolutely need to create, I need to let go of the frustration, the sadness.
Most of you will say, you are sure lucky to have the talent and drive, the success, the security. Well I certainly agree, but I believe we all lack something. I am extremely greatful for all I have been through, and all I am going through, but who am I sharing this with?
No one.
This is no pitty me letter. It is simply to put words on what I am feeling. I have a lack of writing, and alot of drawing, but it is nice sometimes to specifically point out what you have in mind, and not abstractly wiggle your wrist from left to right.
Its been a little over a year now since my last and only love. I worked out my frustrations about falling for a madman and heartbreak caused by an impossible love, painting my poor mind away, writing it out in a tune, travelled my heart out to the other end of the continent. And then again, all of this madness was achieved one step at a time in solitude, the midnight rambler I am, the lone wolf I call myself is a little worn out from doing it all on my own.
So greatful to have achieved what I have this year, Ive travelled for the first time in my life, in complete solitude on an unfamiliar train, and unfamiliar route, to a never before seen city, I sought out after happiness, a new life, a new experience. It didn't turn out to be as I expected. That was the purpose, it was meant to change me in a drastic way. I came back happy and greatful, more than ever in my entire life.
 I felt having nothing, I felt having no one at my side, no family or friends. I saw distress in the eyes of the jobless, I saw anger in the people I met, it was scary enough to see myself in them. I was so far away, yet I saw me in perfect strangers, 3000 miles away.
But I needed to be free, I needed to look beyond, and see nothing but open road, open hills and deserts.

Every day I come a little closer to knowing myself better.

All I want to say is that the solitary year has been an intense ride, and hopefully will come to an end, at least for a little while.
 I have grown extremely strong, but having someone stronger at my side holding me through the cold night would be an even greater gift, for I would like to feel the vulnerability I felt one year ago when I wasn't quite alone 
Only this time, it wouldn't be for saying something innapropriate, but for not being able to open the pickle jar.

Good night.

Bal Masque

This Nov. 20th, we are organizing a beautiful tattoo art show in the name of burlesque. There will be 50 tattoo artists, local and international that will be presenting flash art in their own style.

Burlesque styled costumes and/or Masquerade mask is obligatory!~

Entry is 8$

Come see all the wonderful artwork at 4525 St.Denis (corner Mont.Royal)

514.288.9767

http://www.tatooatouage.com/

Here is a sneak peek (yes I am cheating!)

Halloween 2010

I was looking forward to Halloween this year very much, meticulously preparing my costume, and keeping track of upcoming events. But, it didnt turn out as planned. Not much happened in town, not many people were into it this year, but Im glad I have an awesome outfit for future shoots!

I've been researching period costuming, around the 18th century, very baroque lavish outfits and intricate milinery inspired by the era. So I made my pirate hat from scratch, starting out with a basic black felt hat, I then sewed the sides to the top, and folded the front to give it that pirate tricorn shape. I added a triangular lace fabric, to let fall on the back sides, and added a red silk ribbon.

A little black sparkly skull decorates the front, aswell as boiled chicken bones, painted bright gold, in the shape of an "X".
For the back, I added a gold skeleton hand, and ostrich feathers ornated with red swarovski gems. The main centerpiece was the boat, I looked everywhere for a premade decorative sailboat, but had to opt for a model clipper ship in plastic, 3 hours of glueing tiny parts together, I finally got it together!
Here are some pictures :)

MONTREAL TATTOO CONVENTION

I never really posted any info on the Art and Tattoo Show Convention, so here it is.
This year was so much fun! The shop MTL Tattoo and Tatooatouage each had a booth, we are 8 artists total. I did not tattoo at the convention but I did take advantage of the wonderful international artists.
I've been running after Adam Turk for about a year now, planning on going down to San Diego to get inked by him, since I was in LA at the time. But I ended up just grabbing an appointment in Montreal, where he had a booth.
I wanted a piece that somewhat symbolized my trip accross the states, considering myself a "lone wolf" for many years now, why not get one tattooed. This was a big step for me, my first arm tattoo!
I was hesitant to get it, a wolf, usually black with some red accents seemed a little too masculine, but I went with my instinct and the artist's incredible ability, how could I back down?
Its an extremely colorful profile of a growling wolf, a rose, a blood moon and a banner that reads "Midnight Rambler", how perfect!
We started the piece at the convention on saturday, the piece took about 4 hours to complete, it covers most of my back-fore arm, just under the elbow.
I told Turk that we'd definetly win the Tattoo of the day before he even started. That same night, I entered the contest, competing against approx. 45 other amazing pieces.
Quite funny when the announcer called my number! I knew we'd win. I'm proud of owning an award winning piece on my arm! The lines are perfect, the shading, spotless. Got a little interview aswell on Musique Plus!
Here are a few pics!

Tatter Jammers

A couple new tattoos from this month!

Back to portraits, and black and grey work. 

Im finally on the MTL Tattoo website, official crew member! So, more exposure, more of my favorite tatts.

Working on tons of new projects, will keep you posted

Hil

www.hilaryjane.ca

Octo Antoinette

Been even more obsessed with baroque marie antoinette inspired pieces, mixed in with deep sea elements. Still love zombies, but gotta focus on what sells in the market, Ill always keep my macabre elements, like these fab octopus eyeball buttons, but less blood for the masses. Gotta make $$$
Enjoy!!!

heres the new piece: (and inspiration)

Hate

I will take a few seconds to make notice of the people who take time out of their ''busy schedules'' to rat me out. Id also like to elaborate of the fact that most of the time, they do not know me. People who know me well are my best friends and oddly enough for some others stay with me for many years.

I am an artist, I like looking presentable, I love creating awesome artwork for the public, I love creating for myself as well, I love sharing my interests and art with people so they can also be inspired, I love music, I love playing music.
Being so passionate and obsesssive about these things can make people believe there is nothing more to me.
OBVIOUSLY, the interests stated above are my ego speaking.
Ego= thoughts, objects, emotions, past experiences, my story, my life, whatever ''I'' attach myself too so I can understand my sense of self.
Do I have a soul apart from that? I sure do!
 If you're so keen on anonymously ratting me out because of these superficialities and as you would state ''talents'' or ''public persona'', wouldn't you be also keen on getting to know my true self?
I am constantly boggled by the hate I sense from people; strangers.
I put myself out there, I spend hours on end creating artwork, entertaining, and trying to inspire people, and you turn your back because of envy?
Please go spend your time making a change in your world, because that's what I do on a daily basis, and damn do I feel GREAT.

On another note, heres a new piece from last week! Please do enjoy it (to fans)
These days, I am in a more baroque elaborate mood, just to ice the cake a little.
SINK OR SWIM.