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Sorry I do not post very often anymore!!! I've been busy!!!

I started back to school again.

I decided to have an easy year... I am taking 12 hours (instead of 17 like last semester!) I am taking English, Art HIstory, Music, and Sociology.

I have been walking without my boot and the healing process is going well!

I have started to climb here and there but i am not sure it's a good idea yet... my foot is still very stiff and i feel like i strain something everytime I go out.

I will update more later.

For now, check out this new site I got where you can ask me questions (and check the answer by going to http://www.formspring.me/badashclimber )

NEW YEARS IN FLORIDA

Gretta and I drove to Jacksonville for New Years. We stayed with Connie from the Naked Food Cafe. I was pleased to meet her beautiful daughters, Tasha and Suzanne. I also got to meet a fellow crystal child, Christopher, aka berry boy. He is a raw vegan 5 year old, has never used soap or shampoo, and refuses to have his haircut. Check out his blog here: I also got to meet Wendy, another amazing raw vegan. She went from weighing 231 to 217 in just 2 weeks. Thats 14 pounds!!!! She ate as much fruit and veggies as she could stuff in her face. ;) Very inspiring, if you ask me!

I got to pick my own oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit. I ate delicious, fresh food everyday. I even did a one day water fast on new years to start this year with a pure body. It felt great.

I had an amazing time and I can't wait to go back. Here are some pics:

CHRISTMAS!

Christmas was the best ever!!! I was able to see my own family along with "the fam" --- a group of my friends who we call family. I am also now the proud owner of a vitamix blender!!! woooohooooo. But I have to say...... gifts are fun to give and recieve, and they are very much appreciated, but the best gift of all is my family and friends. And I'm not even trying to be cheesy.... I'm being real. Here are some pics from my day:

newst biggest charcoal piece

I just finished my biggest charcoal piece to date. It took me HOURS. Check it out:

And here are my dirty charcoal hands.... i got it all over my face too?!

I just finished my first requested piece. Check it out:



It was the first time i have ever drawn butterflies. Anyone have requests?! So far on the list is a fruit tree painting, a toilet scene painting, and an abstract swirly painting with requested colors. Oh, the requests i get.....

back to charcoaling......

its 40 minutes past midnight here..... time to start some art! I am back to charcoaling; This time I am doing a bigger piece.... 22x30.

Today my friend traded me a photoshoot for some art. He made a stop motion video of me creating the piece below. I will post the video whenever it is finished. =)



www.badashclimber.etsy.com

new prints!

Need a super last minute christmas gift? Have any friend's birthays coming up? Would you like a piece of ashley hamilton art on your wall??? Check it out:

email me for details: badashclimber@gmail.com

late night charcoaling

seems to be the norm nowadays......

I stay up till 4 or 5 or 6am making art.

Here is a piece I just finished. Any name ideas?

charcoal and sharpie. 11x14.

news from artsy lala land

News from artsy la la land:

My mom made me move my studio to the downstairs since I was making a mess in the kitchen. Check out my new studio:


Here are come recent creations:



black & white charcoal on white paper:


All day today my art is being showcased in the drawing section of etsy. Check it out and promote it!

Best of Raw 2009

Check Check Check it out!!!!!!!! The voting is now open for the Best of Raw 2009 election!!!

....and I am honored to be a nominee for the best raw vegan athlete!!!!! (thanks for nominating me, whoever you are!)

To vote for me, go to http://bestofraw.net/vote-now-for-2009/ and choose "Ashley Hamilton" under "favorite raw vegan athlete."

Lots of my friends are also included in this election and it is a close call. Some of them include:

- Sarah Forhmals from http://livingfruity.blogspot.com/

- Connie Hoffman from http://nakedfoodcafe.blogspot.com/

***** NOTE that both Sarah and Connie are also part of the Naked Food Cafe community which i take part in.... you can vote for it as the best online community! http://nakedfoodcafe.ning.com/ ******

- Swayze from http://www.fitonraw.com/blog/

- Freelea from http://sweetjuicyfreelee.com/ and http://www.30bananasaday.com/

-Harley aka DurianRider

-Kathleen from http://trifruit.blogspot.com/

...AND MANY MORE!!!

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????? Vote NOW!!!!

For your entertainment, here are some pics of me climbing, courtesy of Dan Brayack, Elodie Saracco, and Alan Howell.

CHECK OUT THE NEW FRIKSN SITE

NEW FRIKSN SITE IS UP: www.friksn.com
(be sure to check out the vanguard page with the team members!!!) http://www.friksn.com/friksnclimbers.html
my paaaage

oh, and dont miss the selected tees on sale.... and free shipping over $50!!!!!! Also, check out the spring line... its sick!!!!! WORRRRD!!!
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All photos by Dan Brayack.... You can check out his stuff @ www.brayackmedia.com & www.brayackmedia.blogspot.com

Charcoal art

www.badashclimber.etsy.com

ART

In the past week, I have created an incredible amount of art. I've been making art all day, everyday.... exploring mediums that I have never worked with before. All items are for sale; email me if you are interested: badashclimber@gmail.com..... prices are negotiable.

Also, I just created an etsy account. Check it out and pass it on: www.badashclimber.etsy.com