What to do...

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Gosh...I didn't realize how much I missed this space.

I'm free-styling here...bear with me if you can.

Lately I've been having this burning desire to either revive this blog, start a new blog, or write a book but I can't make up my mind. I mean...parts of me feel like it wouldn't make sense to revive this blog because it would just be beyond random. Not to say I working with a defined theme back when I was blogging consistently, however I was using this space as an outlet.
It was therapy.
On the other hand, even thought I'm holistically in a better place, I think documenting my journey on this platform would be perfect to capture my progress. Also, I met some wonderful people here and although I know some aren't using this space for themselves either, I'm sure they come back here and there. Right? Anyway. Then there's the book.

Oh the book.

I always knew I would write a book. An autobiography to be more precise. But the 'procrastinator' that I am always said, "when I'm older" or "when I have enough material to write about" and pushed it to the side. Well...I'm older and I have plenty of stories and revelations to work with that I've ran out of excuses except for, "I haven't reached my peak yet". Which is all bullshit and I know it. I'm beginning to realize I lack confidence in my writing ability. My grammar is off and I don't remember all those big fancy words I learned back in College. But I ask myself everyday if grammar and eloquence really matters when sharing your story.

It does.
To an extent.
But it doesn't mean I shouldn't share my story.

Right?

Sigh...

Anyway.

I just wanted to put this in writing since I'm sitting here with all these thoughts/ideas in my head.

On a positive note. I feel another breakthrough coming my way...

Where to find me

Friday, January 31, 2014
Been so long since I've blessed this platform. You can find my latest creations down below

Instagram: @tarralu 
 Facebook page: facebook.tarraluart .com
Etsy shop( soon to come): TarraLu
 Tumblr: TarraLu
Website: TarraLuart.com

Have a wonderful weekend!

Launched my Website :)

Sunday, May 5, 2013
Hello bloggers!

I know I haven't been blogging much, however I am on other platforms (twitter, facebook, IG, etc). I started exposing my work to the public on an intimate level here on my blog and meet some amazing people during my journey. It's only appropriate that let supporters and those who inspire me know that I finally launched my formal website today. Please visit
www.Tarraluart.com



Best,

Tarra

Dream

Sunday, December 9, 2012
Dream-Acrylic on 18x30 canvas
Close up to see the texture

Migrated elsewhere

Saturday, November 24, 2012
For those who still read my blog, you can find me on

https://twitter.com/Tarra_lu

http://instagram.com/lulu386/

http://www.facebook.com/Tarra.Lu

http://tarralu.tumblr.com/

It's time I officially put blogger to rest. It was a good run...

Zebras-artwork

Saturday, July 28, 2012
I normally don't draw/paint animals but lately I've been taking some time to myself to appreciate natures' beauty.

Acrylic on 18x30 canvas

"Objects In Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear"

Saturday, February 25, 2012



“You broke my heart 
 I was just one in a million 
 Who thinks the hey day was their day     
Tragically longing for the past 
 I think about you every day 
 While I loiter on your doorstep 
 To memories, I say, ‘I’ve had enough’, or ‘I tried’.”
-Meshell Ndegeocello

2.5 years locs

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Just pictures no words



Locs Rocks!

I Wanna Dance With Somebody-Favorite

Tuesday, February 14, 2012




Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away
Ive done alright up till now
Its the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls the loneliness calls

Chorus:
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Ive been in love and lost my senses
Spinning through the town
Sooner or later the fever ends
And I wind up feeling down
I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls

Chorus:
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Somebody who somebody who
Somebody who loves me
Somebody who somebody who
To hold me in his arms oh
I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls.

Chorus:
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody 
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Ohhhh,ohhhh
Come on baby, haha
Yea
Now get with this

Don't you wanna dance
with me baby?
Don't you wanna dance
with me boy?
Don't you wanna dance
with me baby?

With somebody who loves me.

Don't you wanna dance say you wanna dance
Don't you wanna dance?
Don't you wanna dance say you wanna dance
Don't you wanna dance?
Don't you wanna dance say you wanna dance?
Uh huh. With somebody who loves me.

"I Have Nothing"



R.I.P. Whitney Houston

Picture of the Day

Sunday, February 5, 2012
via: venusinthefifth

"Sophia"

Saturday, January 28, 2012
My first drawing for 2012...

Hairstyle-Locs

Saturday, January 21, 2012
It's been a while since I've posted updates of my locs. I wanted to treat myself today since it's my 2.5 years loc-versary and decided to get them professionally done and I came out looking like a million bucks!





Hair by Aldrine's Beauty Salon Salon

Portrait-Badu

Friday, December 30, 2011
I feel like doing charcoal paintings forever now. I find it funny how I was in a rut for a while to the point where I thought I lost my passion. In fact I felt like I was going insane and lost my identity. Guess I was just bored with acrylics...I really feel so much better about myself now. It's an amazing feeling...

"Attitude"-portrait

Thursday, December 29, 2011
I started getting bored with acrylic paint so I decided to rekindle my relationship with my first love, charcoal. I haven't used charcoals in 3 years and I missed its versatility. I have a lot more to learn with charcoal thus I will be exploring with the messy black powder for awhile...

Sister M Summer Collection

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
source

So inspirational

Thursday, December 22, 2011
via:rubyshimmer

New Painting

Saturday, December 17, 2011
Process...



















Beauty!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Just sharing my knitting skills

Thursday, December 8, 2011