Lisa Mertins’ Life Illustrated » 2008 » September

Old Fashioned Boo

Looking through some old images, I came across this one, done years ago for the Register. It’s alkyd on masonite with some paper collage too. Boy, I miss painting!

Sunny, Peachy, Apple-scented Sunday

These days, the sky’s so blue in the Pass* it feels MediterraneanĀ  Yeah, it’s hot as summer in the foothills of Mt. San Gorgonio but fall’s a-comin’ and it’s time to pick apples in Oak Glen. Do you believe in peaches in autumn? I was floored that Rios Farm in Banning has them for sale [...]

Youth, I Miss You Some…

My friend Theresa over at ocmoms.com put together a fun updo slideshow in honor of that woman running for vice president. You know, the one that’s super busy on the campaign trail with a pretty fresh baby still at home? I have my opinions. Back in the 90′s working at the Register was a blast. [...]

Weird! I’m Not Kidding…

Good grief! How creepy is this photo illustration? Let me explain; La dee da, I went to lunch with Suzanne and I brought my camera. The one I don’t take out of auto mode. My plan was to be just like Suzanne! I was going to take lots of pictures of our lunch! But last [...]

Back When I Clique’d

Look at how I fit in once. Was envied even! I went from a geeky, odd duck to a skinny-minny, hip teen. How strange that I’m back to feeling like I’m, um, different. Take my lunch with Alive in Wonderland’s fabulous Suzanne yesterday. She gave me really good advice on how to be more present [...]