New Year, New Pau!

January 4, 2016

The year 2015 had lessons to learn – and 2016 is about getting back on track.

I’m looking forward to the future with open eyes and an open heart . I’ve moved into a new home, with new resolutions, ready to take on anything! Every day is another opportunity to push yourself – to become a better you.

The past month I’ve had some time to make more sketches… and started a book club with 3 girlfriends. All from the Valley, we love to read and started the club off with Brooklyn by Colm Toibin. I just finished I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and thought it’d be cool to draw just her eyes because she was a woman with so much soul..

I drew Steve Harvey after his hilarious fail on National television. His face is too good not to draw!

Amy Winehouse sketch

Malala is still a work in progress….

This sketch is part of a series I’m creating…

I’ll keep posting new work since one of my resolutions is to keep this blog updated with new work, artists who inspire me, trips I take, and Beauty/Fashion ideas I can’t help but share. Thanks for checking out my blog and come back tomorrow for Makeup Monday!

2016 Reminders:

Pay it forward.
You get what you give.
Work on your craft everyday.
Keep organized and throw out the junk.
Stay humble.
Try new things.
Stay true to yourself.
Keep a strong relationship with God.
Do more, say less.
Forgive but don’t forget.
Take care of the temple you call your body!

Also, it’s my birthday month! I’m embracing 29 with a kick-ass attitude.

The year of PAU.

XO.

Stuff & Stuff Podcast

September 18, 2015

My friend Jonathan Latt wrote his first book The Geek, and asked me to paint the cover for it! He directed me to make a hand-drawn map of the World, with Dungeons/Dragons dice thrown across it, and the protagonist’s favorite killing knife set in a bird’s eye view.

He had me as a guest on his new podcast called Stuff & Stuff – an hour conversation with a person of his choice to talk about “stuff”.

Check it out in the link below!

Stuff & Stuff Podcast with Pau

PAU x DRONES

September 9, 2015

Here’s a small photoshoot Stephanie Lynn and I did this past summer for DRONES Clothing — They have comfy fun new tanks and tees on their site – Check it out!

DRONES CLOTHING

DRONES was created by the talented, super awesome homie Bryden Lando – raised in California and Hawaii – has a rad eye for what looks cool and feels great.

@BrydenLando @Dronesclothing

New in March

March 14, 2015

xoPAU

New Dodos!

February 24, 2015

I just thought, “Who have I not listened to in awhile?” I immediately thought of the Dodos. I googled their new stuff and found this gem! I love dance so much and this video is simple yet brilliantly awesome. BTW: the dancers are the members in the band!

Sculptures of Maria Rubinke

February 4, 2015

Maria is one of my favorite artists currently based out of Copenhagen, Denmark. Her ideas are dark and twisted yet undeniably intriguing..I love checking out her work frequently because she always has something new that she executes perfectly.

I’m a proud owner of this piece. It’s definitely the most favorite thing I own. Check out her brilliance below.

xoPAU

Maria Rubinke Facebook

New

January 22, 2015

Not having a place to paint makes me draw more.

xoPAU

November

December 3, 2014

I started using my digital camera.. these are some random pictures I took in the past month.. going out with friends, concerts, my pop-up shop, hanging out with Luna – good times with good people!

Art Crush

November 15, 2014

Fabrio Abbreccia is an incredibly talented Italian Painter/Illustrator on the rise-

He has a fantastic mix of colors in his work with effortless texture. I’m obsessed.

Buy his work here:

Fabio Abbreccia

Art Show in New York

October 29, 2014

Day 1: Airport selfie after zero hours of sleep, super excited to get out of LA!

Natasha’s home was super cute and decorated just the way I’d expect her to : punchy colors with interesting antiques..

cutesy patterns to show off a bit of her girly side. Loved it.

Animal Portraits

March 30, 2014

Simply stunning work by Photographer Morten Koldby ( koldby.com )

Dopeness

March 22, 2014

Watch. Listen. Love.

Damon Albam – Everyday Robots

Mondaze

March 18, 2014

Still working on this one… I’m feeling it as I go along … I don’t usually paint knowing what it’s going to turn into. I’m more go with the flow… which is probably why it’s so difficult for me to figure out when to stop!

This was taken by a new photographer friend – too pretty not to post!

Old sketch I’ll probably turn into a painting..

I’m Back!

March 13, 2014

Well these past couple months have been VERY busy. First, I got sicker than I’ve ever been in my life. The doctor thought I had Mono. Who gets Mono? Then I moved out of my old apartment into my own art studio in Echo Park! I’m totally loving it and it’s been crazy moving and organizing and trying to feel at home in a place that feels like anything BUT home. I’m in a totally new city, new surroundings, new neighbors, new everything. New has never felt so good. I feel inspired to read more, paint more, and get in touch with myself and where I’m heading in life. I’ve never lived alone so I had to take some time away from the computer to create my little routine everyday. I’ve never had a routine in my entire life so this is very different for me. I’m growing up, accepting who I am, and looking forward to the future. I’m ready to make some awesome work and get back into my blog, sharing my little life and the process of creating my first art show! I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m hoping to just figure it out.

I’ve been putting my new place together slowly ..

Here’s some new, old, and work in progress since the last time I posted..

My Photography

February 3, 2014

I’m an amateur but whatever.

Los Molles, Chile

January 22, 2014

My last weekend in Chile was one of the best trips ever. Longtime friends from High School took me to a place called Los Molles – about 45 minutes North of my favorite beach Maitencillo. We got a house right at the beach with an ocean view for a fraction what you’d pay in California. No wifi, no TV – Just friends, alcohol, food, and music. Nothing to do but hang out with each other, talk , dance, and cook. We shut off the world and enjoyed being in a beautiful place with good people…something everyone should do once in awhile!