Saint Barbara:: Funk Zone Mural

After a long flight home from Bali, I woke up a day later to my favorite weekend in Santa Barbara, Summer Solstice. I was excited to get back into the swing of things here in SB and delighted that I had a second opportunity to paint in the Funk Zone. Laura Inks, the program director for the Funk Zone Community Art Project approached me for a weekend of painting during the Solstice festivities. Between hanging out with the other artists while we worked and the parade, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. My piece is a traditional homage to my town and all my friends who call them selves locals. Special thank you to Laura Inks, Danny Meza for helping me with the Saint Barbara lettering, and Gabe Marquez from 400 Media for getting this shoot organized. Learn more about Saint Barbara here, or Santa Barbara in Spanish if you prefer.

Photo by Ryan Calderon

Follow me @kittycaterina on Instagram and Twitter

Photos by Ryan Calderon and Mishan Warnakulasuriya

After a long flight home from Bali, I woke up a day later to my favorite weekend in Santa Barbara, Summer Solstice. I was excited to get back into the swing of things here in SB and delighted that I had a second opportunity to paint in the Funk Zone. Laura Inks, the program director for the Funk Zone Community Art Project approached me for a weekend of painting during the Solstice festivities. Between hanging out with the other artists while we worked and the parade, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. My piece is a traditional homage to my town and all my friends who call them selves locals. Special thank you to Laura Inks, Danny Meza for helping me with the Saint Barbara lettering, and Gabe Marquez from 400 Media for getting this shoot organized. Learn more about Saint Barbara here, or Santa Barbara in Spanish if you prefer.

Photo by Ryan Calderon

Follow me @kittycaterina on Instagram and Twitter

Photos by Ryan Calderon and Mishan Warnakulasuriya

Summer Solstice Parade

Summer Solstice is always my favorite day of Summer. Check out some pictures that Kilian took from this years festivities.

xox

Summer Solstice is always my favorite day of Summer. Check out some pictures that Kilian took from this years festivities.

xox

Fish Eye Lomography on Summer Solstice

Welcome to my pad

That is a praying mantis 

 Straight kicking it in Cito at Stefan's after the beer garden n parade

 our lovely host for the evening Stefan

yewwwwwww

Check out more photos from the day at Pistols n Lipstick 
That little camera takes really cool pics. You should try it sometime!

Welcome to my pad

That is a praying mantis 

 Straight kicking it in Cito at Stefan's after the beer garden n parade

 our lovely host for the evening Stefan

yewwwwwww

Check out more photos from the day at Pistols n Lipstick 
That little camera takes really cool pics. You should try it sometime!

Summer Solstice Santa Bruta

My first photo for this blog post is dedicated to State Street and Summer. With out you too, this celebration would not happen.

My favorite float in the whole parade. I love character design. To be honest, I really come out on Solstice because I love the creativity in the parade. Its all about art n crafts involved!

Tiggers

 

Kilian, Me, Eric, & Ashley. In front of the Chase Bar and Grill... I keep my traditions alive. I have been watching the Fiesta and Solstice parade in front of the Chase since I have been 6 months old! Be there in August!

 The Crew! photo by Jonny Hekkler

:) Kilian and some of the dancers from the parade.

Pistols N Lipstick and Kitty Caterina kicking it hard all day! FOLLOW US ON TWATTER

 FRENEMY

The Beer Garden! Photo by Mike Renga Flooring

I thought I had my outfit on lock down with the jungle theme but a couple people out did me...

You can't beat this steez. PS I am getting some of those shoes for hiking. Seriously. You can clown on me all you want when I get them too.

 

 Yeah this one was a banger. Kitty Suit ON LOCK DEEZ!

Iconic SB

Best way to end they day was at Hammonds Beach in Cito watching the Sunset with my hommies!

Thank you to Kilian for taking pics and instagraming them:)

My first photo for this blog post is dedicated to State Street and Summer. With out you too, this celebration would not happen.

My favorite float in the whole parade. I love character design. To be honest, I really come out on Solstice because I love the creativity in the parade. Its all about art n crafts involved!

Tiggers

 

Kilian, Me, Eric, & Ashley. In front of the Chase Bar and Grill... I keep my traditions alive. I have been watching the Fiesta and Solstice parade in front of the Chase since I have been 6 months old! Be there in August!

 The Crew! photo by Jonny Hekkler

:) Kilian and some of the dancers from the parade.

Pistols N Lipstick and Kitty Caterina kicking it hard all day! FOLLOW US ON TWATTER

 FRENEMY

The Beer Garden! Photo by Mike Renga Flooring

I thought I had my outfit on lock down with the jungle theme but a couple people out did me...

You can't beat this steez. PS I am getting some of those shoes for hiking. Seriously. You can clown on me all you want when I get them too.

 

 Yeah this one was a banger. Kitty Suit ON LOCK DEEZ!

Iconic SB

Best way to end they day was at Hammonds Beach in Cito watching the Sunset with my hommies!

Thank you to Kilian for taking pics and instagraming them:)

Summer Solstice in SB

Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara is one of my favorite days all year and I always look forward to the solar festivities that circulate around my home town for the that one special day. Everyone is always in a good mood and the sun seems to never fail us, giving SB a warm glow all day. In the spirit of Summer Solstice, every year I am inspired to create one garment or accessory that serves to express creativity and Summer Love. Last year I made a shell top so I could swim with the mermaids, the year before I created a flower bra, and this year I created a crystal/bead/ chain headpiece that was inspired by Jasmine from Disney's Aladin. I wanted something inspired by the east, that was princess like, but had elements of festivities and celebration. I also added the swarovski crystal tear drop so it could catch the sun and glimmer rainbows across my face. I also really liked the head piece Suzi made because the stone had a raw earthy element to it that went well with her loose wire wrapping for the crown of the piece. The pink stone also looked amazing with her skin tone. Suzi is amazing with headpieces and I am sure we will have a crafting session soon. Please let me know if you want to join! Enjoy the pics xoxo

This photo is great in so many ways.

Summer Gypsies for Sun Solstice

Lil Alice

shacka sexyyyy Suzi

 Cruzing the park with the ladies

Kitty Cat

Check out Suzi and I's custom head jewelry  specifically made for celebrating Summer Solstice:)

Bo and Shay<3 rocking the Aloha and some Fiesta threads 

Love this picture!!!!!

La Virgen

Casey and I

Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara is one of my favorite days all year and I always look forward to the solar festivities that circulate around my home town for the that one special day. Everyone is always in a good mood and the sun seems to never fail us, giving SB a warm glow all day. In the spirit of Summer Solstice, every year I am inspired to create one garment or accessory that serves to express creativity and Summer Love. Last year I made a shell top so I could swim with the mermaids, the year before I created a flower bra, and this year I created a crystal/bead/ chain headpiece that was inspired by Jasmine from Disney's Aladin. I wanted something inspired by the east, that was princess like, but had elements of festivities and celebration. I also added the swarovski crystal tear drop so it could catch the sun and glimmer rainbows across my face. I also really liked the head piece Suzi made because the stone had a raw earthy element to it that went well with her loose wire wrapping for the crown of the piece. The pink stone also looked amazing with her skin tone. Suzi is amazing with headpieces and I am sure we will have a crafting session soon. Please let me know if you want to join! Enjoy the pics xoxo

This photo is great in so many ways.

Summer Gypsies for Sun Solstice

Lil Alice

shacka sexyyyy Suzi

 Cruzing the park with the ladies

Kitty Cat

Check out Suzi and I's custom head jewelry  specifically made for celebrating Summer Solstice:)

Bo and Shay<3 rocking the Aloha and some Fiesta threads 

Love this picture!!!!!

La Virgen

Casey and I