http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/index/ en a_drianne@hotmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-02T15:40:18-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/its_my_birthday/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/its_my_birthday/#When:15:40:18Z         Hello there 28! It’s going to be a great year.   Personal 2012-02-02T15:40:18-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/drawing_in_progress1/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/drawing_in_progress1/#When:16:35:51Z This is a drawing I did of the musician Adele for Ninkybink’s sister site The Critics Darling Illustration. I also started a facebook page today for my drawings, and you can “Like” it here! Art, Boutique Buzz, Celebs, Music, My Illustrations 2012-02-01T16:35:51-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/katy_perry_drawing_finished/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/katy_perry_drawing_finished/#When:18:41:44Z Here is the finished drawing of Katy Perry. I did this drawing 3 times, trying to get better each time. This one is still a little wonky, as the eye is a little high, but I’m satisfied with it enough to move on to something new. For more, see my other website The Critics Darling   Art, Boutique Buzz, My Illustrations 2012-01-31T18:41:44-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/french_electro_dup_air_creates_score_for_a_100_year_old_film/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/french_electro_dup_air_creates_score_for_a_100_year_old_film/#When:15:56:25Z In 1902 the first science fiction movie of significance was created called Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip To the Moon). It was not til recently however, that director Georges Melies’ hand painted color reels were recovered and refurbished for viewing. The reason I’m excited about this, is because AIR was commissioned to create the music score for this 100 year old film. They had short notice to compose the music, and watched the film over and over for a month, to the point they said in an NPR interview, they felt like they were right there with the people from 1902 on the team. It must have felt a little like time travel. On the release night they were very “stage freight” about how the music would be received by audiences, given the importance of the film, but of course it was marvelous. AIR will be releasing their score in a few days, To read more about this and listen to the radio interview click on over to NPR music. Art, I love this, Inspirational, Movies, Music 2012-01-31T15:56:25-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/drawing_in_progress/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/drawing_in_progress/#When:16:26:16Z A Katy Perry drawing in progress… Art, Celebs, My Illustrations 2012-01-30T16:26:16-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/the_ann_arbor_folk_festival/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/the_ann_arbor_folk_festival/#When:16:19:08Z I had a wonderful impromptu opportunity yesterday, to attend the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. What a wonderful event! Not only does is raise funds to support the non-profit music venue ,The Ark, it provided an evening of diverse and exceptional folk music. I was especially pleased to find out about the band Elephant Revival, as the peaceful music has a haunting historical sound to it, that is something new to me.  Hear and example here.  I’m hoping to go back to the Ark for their show in March. I’ll cut to the chase and tell you my very favorite performance of the night was by the band Devotchka. Amazing stuff! I had become familiar with this band prior to attending the concert, due to good ol’ Pandora, which suggested Devotchka to me via my preference of Beruit. They use plenty of stringed and brass instruments, and have a foreign and bohemian sound, also described as a “lavishly theatrical circus band” delivering “made-for- Hollywood gypsy punk”. Below are a few examples for you to enjoy! I couldn’t not love this one… so sweet! This one is upbeat and happy… This one is emotional and slow…     Events, I love this, Music, Personal 2012-01-28T16:19:08-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/pencil_drawing/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/pencil_drawing/#When:22:27:33Z Here’s a drawing I did this week. Do you need something drawn? Contact me! Check out my other website The Critic’s Darling for more to come! Art, Boutique Buzz, My Illustrations 2012-01-25T22:27:33-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/xx/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/xx/#When:20:48:32Z 2012-01-22T20:48:32-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/lucong/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/lucong/#When:13:26:31Z Amazing oil paintings by Lucong Art 2012-01-12T13:26:31-05:00 http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/vamp_swing_-_poor_ragged_rascal_catgroove_-_parov_stelar/ http://www.ninkybink.com/index.php/weblog/vamp_swing_-_poor_ragged_rascal_catgroove_-_parov_stelar/#When:03:25:52Z These are A- Ok by me!   Poor Ragged Rascal - Vamp Swing [Black Market Funk Records] by Poor Ragged Rascal Music 2012-01-12T03:25:52-05:00