Mandaddy: A Gargamel Beijing Opera Mask

Mandaddy, the fantastic front man from the outrageous Orlando band 'Gargamel', lent me his face for this Beijing Opera Mask Face Painting.
This project was a lot of fun, likely the most exciting face painting I've ever done. There is nothing like having that perfect face as a canvas. Mandaddy was a great model, he sat and did what he does best as he morphed into character and brought my work to life with the incredible elasticity of his face. No one could have done it better than him (thanks Don Manuel!)


To top off my luck, Media Guru Dave Segal from Bootleg TV donated his time and skills to record Video and take pictures of the entire process.
He put together a video that surpassed all my expectations (thanks Dave!) using clips from the shoot and a trippy tune from Abdias Garcia, 'Chimpun bread' (thanks Abdias!)

I can honestly say that I feel honored to have worked with all of them and I look forward to painting Mandaddy's rubber face again someday. (how about now?!)




www.gargamel.net
www.bootleg.tv
www.abdiasgarcia.com
www.carolinathedoodler.com

E.L.L.A. Music Festival is here! Women Rule!

E.L.L.A. Music Festival is a celebration of Female artists like none other in Orlando, FL.
Women gather from all over the state and beyond to showcase their fantastic talents, be it musical or artistic.

This year I was invited to participate in the E.L.L.A. Opening Night Block Party at Artzy Mama Studio. Although I am a closet songwriter and I love to play my guitar and sing when no one is around, I know that I would choke in front of an audience, so for now I will be keeping my love of music at an appreciation level. lol.

I will, however, be participating as a visual artist (Carolina The Doodler). During the opening night's festivities; while a bill of incredibly talented chicks perform; I will be Body Painting 2 beautiful models, offering my Original Paintings for sale at very reasonable prices and also offering affordable face painting, Cheek Art & Painted Tattoos to anyone who wants to go all out that night.

So I encourage you to visit www.ellamusicfest.org to find out more and hopefully attend this awesome event!

Here is the schedule for opening night:

Thursday 6-11pm – ELLA Block Party at Artzy Mama Studio 1309 Wilfred Dr. Orl. 32803

• 6-7pm – Keynote speaker Commissioner Patty Sheehan
• 7-7:45pm – Sarah Purser
• 8-8:45pm – The Actomatics
• 9-9:45pm – Sunny Raskin
• 10:10:45pm – Geri X

AND here's a Map for reference:
Opening Night will be at location #1 Artzy Mama Studio
Address: 1309 Wilfred Dr. Orlando, FL 32803




E.L.L.A. Music Fest is a 4 day event from October 1st to the 4th. Click here for the full Schedule.

Global Peace Street Fair & Pet Parade

As part of the Global Peace Film Festival, the 2nd Annual Global Peace Street Fair & Pet Parade will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2009 in Baldwin Park from 10am to 3pm.
The Street Fair kicks of a week of events in the 7th Global Peace Film Festival.
This Festival uses the power of film to expand the goal of Peace on Earth.

Street Fair Event Details:

2nd Annual Global Peace Street Fair. 10am- 3pm. Vendors for peace, including artists, face painting by Carolina The Doodler, animal rescue and more. Special guest visitors from Gatorland, ponies from Heart Land Horse Rescue, drumming lessons for children, graffiti art and so much more. Tickets for the Global Peace Film Festival will be available for purchase at the Street Fair.

Pet Parade Details:

2nd Annual International Pet Parade for Peace. 11am. Part of the Global Peace Street Fair festivities! The parade will travel down New Broad Street in the Village Center.
To join the parade? Show up by 10:45am at BullFish in Baldwin Park. Dogs on short leashes, in fact, all pets are welcome as long as they can walk half a mile or be carried. Dress your dog with an international flair, or its favorite outfit!
Pet owners are encouraged to dress up as well. Contact BullFish in Baldwin Park or email petparade@peacefilmfest.com for more information.

Thereafter, from Monday September 21st to Saturday September 26, The Global Peace Film Festival will be ongoing and amazing!
Visit http://www.peacefilmfest.org/ to view full film show times and details.

Abdias E. Garcia - CD Release - El Experimento de la Vida

In January of this year, my husband Abdias decided that he was in the right season to finally record his first solo album which he properly named 'El Experimento de la Vida' (the experiment of life). Abdias has dedicated most of his lifetime to working as a musician.

I witnessed the coming to life of this album and I was humbled by the endless hours of work and the intense passion that Abdias shared of himself to achieve this.
Some of Abdias' good friends including Abel Avalos, Kevin Stever, Nate Marshall, Omar Daluca and Ito Colon began gathering in our home to rehearse the album for the CD Release.

Three nights a week for the past month I did all my end of the day chores along to the sweet music that they played as they rehearsed for hours at a time. These guys, including Abdias truly poured their hearts into getting every song just right.
With the music of El Experimento de la Vida I have felt the beat of the life we've lived for the past years embedded in each note.
Each song resonates the perfect pitch of the stories he tells and makes me feel the raw emotions that he intends to share.

The CD Release was wonderful. We saw many familiar faces and many new faces as well. Folks enjoyed dancing and a good time at Club 57 West in Downtown Orlando. It was such a treat to sit at the merch table and watch people embracing Abdias and his music and just listening to the album LIVE!

I thank Abdias for making this album, for it's handpicked goodness & for the many things he's shown in it that an artist can sometimes only share through his art.

Visit WWW.ABDIASGARCIA.COM for more info and to purchase the CD

Handbags for Hospice

This past June I participated in an event that sincerely warmed my heart. Wendy Davis invited me to paint a wooden purse and donate it to raise funds for Hospice of the Comforter. I looked up the Hospice to see what they were all about and I was very moved by their organization.
Wendy's connection to them occurred through the steps of her Uncle Henry's life. Henry endured living with Cancer through his final days and in that process of the human cycle Hospice was there donating all the services that provide comfort to the patient and support and bereavement services for their loved ones.
Sadly, Uncle Henry passed away this past January. Wendy and her mom visited his home to clean it out and take care of his belongings. unexpectedly, Wendy found herself amazed by the secret beauty of her Uncle's life. She found out in those days about all the good he did and she was inspired to begin her own journey in following his footsteps.
That's when Wendy founded "Uncle Henry's Closet" a Charity to raise funds for Organizations with a good cause such as Hospice of the Comforter who in their selflessness they hold the tender hearts of everyone that gets to know of them.
Over 40 local artists donated painted handbags for a silent auction event that took place at the City Arts Factory in June. The sale of the bags is ongoing online at www.helpedbyhandbags.org
and all the proceeds go to Organizations supported by Uncle Henry's Closet.
I'd like to thank Wendy for her involvement in the community and for the great example she's setting for us and generations to come.
Click here to visit the Orlando Metromix to see photos of all the purses.
See Wendy and the Handbags on Fox35 News below!

Have you ever been to a Farmers' Market in Orlando?

My favorite one is the Orlando Farmers Market in Lake Eola Park. It's pretty much as local as it gets. There you can get your Face, cheeks and arms Painted by yours truly, buy the most delightful scented goods, pick up unique arts and crafts, get a soothing massage, enjoy delicious foods from various cultures, decorate yourself with beautiful jewelry, buy the freshest fruits and vegetables for your homestead and hang out at the Wine & Beer Garden whilst listening to Live Music by Orlando's finest. The best part is that it's all priced to sell, local and family & pet friendly.

This event takes place EVERY Sunday from 10:00 am to 4 pm at the South East corner of the Lake Eola Park (corner of Central Blvd & Eola Dr.) in Downtown Orlando.

This market is unique in many ways but none comes
close to the magnificent beauty of Lake Eola Park.
This 120 year old landmark is a gem which has seen Orlando grow in it's ever changing lifetime.
Lake Eola welcomes it's visitors with lush scenery, a sidewalk that circles the lake ( .9 miles in length), swan-shaped paddle boats, live swans and other birds inhabiting the park, a multi use field, restrooms, a Playground, Picnic areas and nice folks.

So come on down to the Orlando Farmers Market, bring the family, your poochies and make a day out of it! Remember to bring sunscreen and it's ok to leave your coins in the piggy bank because parking on unmarked meter spaces is free all over downtown on Sundays!




When: Sundays from 10am to 4pm

Where: Lake Eola Park (corner of Central Blvd and Eola Dr.)

Cost: come hang out and buy some goodies!

Family Friendly, lots of vendors, Leashed pets welcome, Facilities nearby & Free Parking.

www.OrlandoFarmersMarket.com

A vivid fusion of multicolors at FABAIC 2009!

The Face and Body Art International Convention (FABAIC) took place here in Orlando, Florida on May 20-24 bringing together hundreds of Face and Body painting artists of all ages & skill levels at the Universal DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center.

Sponsored by Silly Farm and produced by the admirable Marcela Murad (Mama Clown), FABAIC 2009 offered the extensive face painting community 5 days filled with cutting edge training by remarkable instructors like Jinny, Mark Reid, Nick and Brian Wolfe, Heather Banks, Lymari Millot and Ambah O'brien among many others. (click here to view the full list of instructors)




Notable vendors offered attractive deals on high quality products for face and body painting by Mehron, Wolfe FX, Kryolan, Glimmer Body Art and many more. (click here to view the full list of vendors)

This was my first year attending the convention which was the 8th FABAIC since it's conception in 2001. I had the honor of working with the Silly Farm team during the supply market place hours selling Fabaic merchandise to the artsy, eccentric, fantastic and silly attendees.

The event featured everything from live painting jams, trippy sights, competitions, marvelous giveaways, live entertainment, a night glow gala (yes, cool stuff happening left and right) and a whole bunch of networking which we all know is key to a well rounded career in the entertainment business.

I have worked in the arts for many years of my life, but never have I been immersed so deeply in such a brilliant melting pot of cruising art. Everyone was face or body painted and decorated thus creating an extreme case of collective visual stimulation.

I'd like to thank all the prismatic folks that made my well spent time at FABAIC 2009 one that I will embrace and apply each time I pick up a brush or sponge at my own face painting gigs. My most sincere gratitude goes to miss Claudia Banks for granting me the opportunity to attend this utmost unforgettable occasion.

So for now lets all get back to work and see you at FABAIC 2010. Until then, doodle on my friends, doodle on.

View the slideshow below to get a taste of fabaic 09!

A Nifty Slide Show of my Art

Pintura Project Graffiti Conference

Notorious Graff Artists from around the globe met up at the Pintura Project Graffiti Festival in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, April 25.

The day was filled with amazing Live Graffiti Art, Music by an excellent gamut of D.J.s, excellent moves by Bboys, fun Face & Body Painting, a wide array of art and merch Vendors, Food and Beverages.

This Face painter had a great time and I definitely hope to learn the art of Graffiti myself so I can have my own wall at next year's event. (hint-hint)


Saturday, April 25th
12pm to 8pm
RV Studios - 630 W. Central Blvd Orlando, FL 32801
www.PinturaProject.com


Media Coverage: Orlando Weekly

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall...

A group effort to raise money and awareness for Harbor House of Central Florida.
"99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" is a showing and silent auction of ninety-nine different bottles turned into pieces of Art by 99 Artists, Supers and others.

April 17 - Bidding is from 6pm to 9pm.

Wills Pub - Orlando, FL

Media: Orlando Weekly

Some of my most recent Visual Art

La Serranita / 11"x14"/ Mixed media on Canvas


La Roha / 11"x 14" / Mixed media on canvas


La Alegre / 11"x14"/ Mixed Media on Canvas



Recka Recka / 5"x 5"/Mixed Media on canvas


Plant Lady / 5" x 5" / Mixed Media on Canvas



Leisurely Lady Bug / 5" x 5" / Mixed Media on Canvas


Carolina's Tattoo Flash Sketchbook /9" x 12"/ over 30 of my best illustrations.

Carolina The Doodler
info@carolinathedoodler.com
www.carolinathedoodler.com