Not sure where I got this habit of using an asterick ( * ) when writing on my blog or leaving comments. It usually surrounds a verb, like this: *blows kisses* or *scrambles to find a link* or *grins*. I think it evolved from a messageboard I belong to that used to have The Best smilies to include in a reply. So when the board changed servers we lost the smilies and we had to invent a way to *say* what we wanted a smilie for....like when a new photo of our favorite rock star got posted we would *faint* or *swoon* or *squeeee*.
A few days away from my studio makes me crabby. I love when there are so many ideas rattling around that it only takes a nano-second to engage and get messy. Seems like I never get my task completed which is ok because it's ready for me the next morning. Can't show you just yet what it is I'm working on but that isn't the point....it's to remind you how good it feels to be in the moment and make stuff. 
I was watching L.A. Ink last night and was inspired by Guy, Hannah's brother, and how he designed an edge of a shoulder tattoo (couldn't find you a picture) but it was kinda like the brush I made today to border the photos above. Super cool.
Just one more thing...a note about blogging. You'll notice I put my signature circle brush on all my photos. If you have the capability I suggest you do the same. Just today I saw one of my journal pages on someone's blog. First, I think that's a no-no unless you've asked for permission. But stuff like that will happen in this online world so take credit for your photos and mark with your name. *steps off soapbox*
