You can come by anytime you like. I have to feel to make good art. But sometimes, I don't want to. I wish I was better at faking it. Slept so long with my jet-lagged heart, making time for you in between all the flights. Why don't you love me like you did back then.
There's whiskey on the breath of a singer you adore, he gets all his words from the books you've recommended. Sleeping next to you, and I'm in your story. I know I'm big enough for two.
xx
She came to the Caribbean to make art and write love stories. If you left me here with my novels and paintbrushes, I doubt I would need people.
Surrounded by other artists forced her to grow - an expansion that could not be achieved through isolation. To make good art, you must be incessantly learning - taking in good books, movies, songs, history and the environment surrounding you. You must have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing.
Her art reflected all she was consuming, bringing the world to life through her images.
xx
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On my second trip with Supercharge Agency, we flew down to St. Lucia for a week. I've always found the Caribbean inspiring - a place to create art. It's not that I don't see it as a place to have a drink and a swim (I did plenty of that also), but I can't help but feel inspired. A lot of famous artists spent time working in the Caribbean, including Hemingway and Ian Fleming.
My bedroom at Capella was just divine. Three of us slept in a huge penthouse at highest point of the hotel. My room was on the top floor, I felt like I was climbing in a treehouse every time I went up. The balcony view was incredible, I'd open the windows every morning and listen to some of my favorite spiritual teachers. I could see the entire Marigot Bay and watch the boats coming in and out of the harbor.
Each bed had an incredible white canopy, and I felt like a princess sleeping inside a tropical cocoon. Our group spent a lot of nights inside, cooking in the gorgeous huge kitchens each of our rooms had. We'd order chocolate and wine, and stay up just staring at the stars from our balconies.
It was a lot of late nights and early mornings, a lot of time spent in water. I went for a run everyday, and almost finished reading a book on the universe. There's something magical about learning about the natural world while being surrounded by it.
Thank you Capella for a gorgeous and inspiring stay - and all the rainbows.
<3
Most people don't go after what they want. It's taken a long time to realize that the only thing holding me back is me. When you get to a place where you know what you want - then you know what to do when you wake up. You have a purpose.
I don't sleep as much these days, but I don't mind. I'm too excited for each new morning. I know what I have to do to create the life I want.
<3
stud leather jacket by Nasty Gal
black lace panties by Hot As Hell
Shag Jacket by Lovers + Drifters Club
purple kiss boots by Miu Miu
black gold chain shoulder bag by YSL
pink fur from Revolve
My loves at Gypsy Warrior gave me some really cute reworked vintage tees before I headed off to St. Lucia last week. You can shop them on the site here!
xoxo
happy friday!