Cake Decorating

This is only my third time decorating a cake using roll-out icing/fondant.
If you would like me to do a post on how I actually created the flowers, leaves, and bumble bee, please leave a comment and I'll get around to it!

Now onto the close-up details...

Close up - Side profile of Bumble Bee

Close up - Front view of Bumble Bee

Close up - Roses

Close up - Side profile of cake plus close up of ribbon

Close up - Back of Bumble Bee, and silver ball decorations

Close up - Leaf shading

Close up - Rose petals

Painting - Mickey Mouse

Painting - Beauty and the Beast

I have finally completed my first oil painting and it surprisingly didn't take too long to complete.

Over the span of one weekend, I would say it took approximately 6hours to complete.

Unfortunately I didn't have any painting oil at the time so it is still (2 weeks on) in the process of drying.

Any questions on any materials used etc., let me know :)

Music Moments - Mona

I have recently discovered a band, who go by the name Mona (pictured above) and was immediately drawn in to their music.

Mona are from Nashville, Tennessee, and were definitely one of the best new bands of 2011.

I would describe their music as rock/indie (but mainly rock) and I have been listening to their debut self-titled album this past week.

Their songs are definitely catchy and on my first listening I would say Mona have been heavily influenced by fellow Nashiville rockers Kings of Leon.

Their music has quite a similar vibe but by no means are they identical.

Mona is a band definitely worth checking out.

Their debut album is available from itunes from as little as €6.99 (which is a steal in my opinion).

My favourite song from the album is probably 'Shooting the Moon', and 'Teenager' is another favourite of mine.

This band will be big in the future, mark my words!

Link to the band's website: http://www.monatheband.com/index.php

Or check them out on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MonaVEVO?feature=watch

Drawing - Justin Bieber

For some reason this video is actually getting alot of views, so I thought I'd share on here...my Justin Bieber drawing :)