New York State of Mind

Oh New York!

Very late Tuesday night, I arrived back home from NYC. Thanks to Brad, I was able to go to New York City and celebrate my brother’s 49th birthday.
The piece here is titled “Siblings #1.” It is 1 of a 5 set piece from my Evolution series. The set means the world to me; it hangs on my apartment wall. It is in honor of my brother and 3 sisters; I love them like crazy!

I hadn’t been to NYC in a few years and unlike the previous time, I immediately felt at home and like I belonged. On arrival, we started off early for happy hour, followed by dinner at Yucca and for the first time I did Karaoke. The next day, I took a long 6-hour amazing walk followed by my brother’s birthday party. The party was amazing and thanks to Blanca who made the food. The following days, we ate, we walked, I shopped, and of course we ate and drank some more, at BLT at Fette Sau at the Spotted Pig, at Hecho in Dumbo and DBGB.

“Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you.”

As much as I could see myself living there again, it was so good to be back in LA and to sleep on my own bed.

Tomorrow, I will spend my day painting away; it’s been over a week since I have done so. I miss my Little Girls.

Today, wherever you are, may you have a New York state of mind and enjoy our beautiful LA sunny day!