"Abstract Hand"

Oil Painting

Maturity is overrated.

"Really?"

Charcoal

I got a new car a few weeks ago. It's an atomic blue Honda, and I have to say "it's so choice, I love driving it. If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up." Ferris Bueller

"Three Flowers"

Oil Painting

The other night a little girl said that "it must be nice to be an artist. Whenever you get bored you can just create a masterpiece." If only it were that simple.

"Sassy Lady"

Acrylic Painting by Laura Garikes, enhanced and embellished by Kathryn Garikes

Have you ever worn perfume and through out the course of the day liked it less and less? The more you smelled it the worse your head hurt. And all the while you wondered if others noticed.

"Trapped"

Oil Painting

Have you ever fought with someone and been yelled at to the point of tears? And then gave in, not because you were wrong, but because it just wasn't worth it any more.

"Blue Wraps"

Oil Painting

A few weeks ago, I got a body wave in my hair and I love it! However, some mornings I look into the mirror and break into Bette Midler numbers..."You gotta give a Little, Take a little..."and other mornings it can take some serious time and strength to comb through the tangled mass.

"Pickles"

Oil Painting

"You can't go around with your whoopsie daisy hanging out." ---Carla Garikes

"The Wall"

Oil Pastel

During college a buddy and I attempted to make Nana's banana pudding. While mixing the ingredients, for the special sauce, over the stove, the eggs scrambled inside of the pan. That night we learned how to make breakfast, and I realized that we just may kiss better than we cook.

"Waterlillies"

Acrylic Painting

A Real friendship is worth working for. A text, an e-mail, a phone call, a road trip to visit. It all makes a difference, but when it doesn't try not to take it personally and in time let it go.

"Johnny Depp"

Charcoal and Oil Pastel

I was watching Depp the other night on Letterman, and he made an interesting comment. He said that he never watched himself in any of his movies. Once, he was done shooting he was done with the whole production.

"Puffy Legs"

Charcoal

Isn't it interesting how certain pieces of music can make you feel sad while others can pump you up? Art is meant to be the same way.

"Vampires Walk Among Us"

Oil Painting

I was pulling out of a shopping center this morning and saw a woman struggling to walk. After she crossed the parking lot, she sat down on the curb as an older woman encouraged and comforted her. Immediately, I felt sad and was thankful.

"Pooh Bear Bassonett"

Acrylic Painting

My Ahh haa Moment came when my Mom told me.