Friends and family say that when I get presents for them they are actually for myself. For example, I once got my mom a Playstation game for Mother's Day. Selfish and inconsiderate? Probably. However, it isn't always the case.
Teresa Elizabeth Hooper called me up a few days ago and asked me to chip in half the money for a bracelet for Laura Burns’ birthday (which is today). She said, “the bracelet cost £100…so £50 each”. Yeah right! We came to a compromise that if more people chipped in I then I wouldn’t mind paying toward it.
For everyone’s information, both Hooper and Laura did not get me a present for my birthday! Hooper said they’ve chosen a present (almost 2 months since) but not bought it yet. Luckily I don’t give to get…ahem.
Hooper found another person to cough up dosh for the bracelet so I suggested we'd go together to buy it. At least I’ll get to see where my money was going. After a little thought, the present didn't sound cool for a number of reasons. The present wouldn't be from me, just my money put into it. Plus £30 is a lot in this climate we're living in, even if Laura is one of my closest friends.
Laura Burns. Painting by Albie Espinola
My creative little mind started ticking away and I thought to do a drawing for her. Predictable from moi but at least it's from me, and something she will hopefully keep forever.
I've been working on Laura's modelling/presenting website for ages and came across the picture I based the drawing/water colour on. I was actually there for this photo shoot. It was our friend Chanel Raisin's submission for the Elizabeth Arden campaign.
I started the drawing at 11:30pm whilst watching Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift. Amazingly, most of the sketching was done by 3am. So the only thing to do was add colour.
I'm really pleased with how it looks. I also framed it in a white country style frame. Looks fab even if I don't say so myself.
To one of my closest friends, thanks for being there always and this drawing is for you!
xx
Albie!
Teresa Elizabeth Hooper called me up a few days ago and asked me to chip in half the money for a bracelet for Laura Burns’ birthday (which is today). She said, “the bracelet cost £100…so £50 each”. Yeah right! We came to a compromise that if more people chipped in I then I wouldn’t mind paying toward it.
For everyone’s information, both Hooper and Laura did not get me a present for my birthday! Hooper said they’ve chosen a present (almost 2 months since) but not bought it yet. Luckily I don’t give to get…ahem.
Hooper found another person to cough up dosh for the bracelet so I suggested we'd go together to buy it. At least I’ll get to see where my money was going. After a little thought, the present didn't sound cool for a number of reasons. The present wouldn't be from me, just my money put into it. Plus £30 is a lot in this climate we're living in, even if Laura is one of my closest friends.
Laura Burns. Painting by Albie EspinolaI've been working on Laura's modelling/presenting website for ages and came across the picture I based the drawing/water colour on. I was actually there for this photo shoot. It was our friend Chanel Raisin's submission for the Elizabeth Arden campaign.
I started the drawing at 11:30pm whilst watching Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift. Amazingly, most of the sketching was done by 3am. So the only thing to do was add colour.
I'm really pleased with how it looks. I also framed it in a white country style frame. Looks fab even if I don't say so myself.
To one of my closest friends, thanks for being there always and this drawing is for you!
xx
Albie!
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