start me up.

after a hectic few weeks I'm finally back in my "studio" (even if by studio I actually mean my cousin's dining room).  notice my "assistants" below.  starting a christmas gift for some special people in my life so i thought i'd share how its been progressing after the last few nights.  pardon the low lighting!

although i love where it is now, this is the first of many layers to come.  below are the inspiration photos from the collection of the lucky recipient (shhhh... its s secret ;).