A Little About Yourself!

quitmakingexcuses

Since I started the group, I suppose i'll be the first to do an intro!

My name is Alex and I'm (almost) 21 years old. I live in Alaska (:grumble: ) and I love getting my hands in any sort of creativity that I can. I don't have any formal art education, so everything I do is self taught. I doodling, drawing, painting, crafting, sewing, renovating furniture..seriously everything. I work as an esthetician and makeup artist and loooove my job.

My biggest accomplishment so far is signing up for an upcoming art/fashion show in which i'll be creating an outfit (well, a whole look really) and sending down the runway inanuary!

What about you??

UrbanRunner81

Hi. I am 29 (30 on thursday blah!). I live in Pittsburgh. I am a crafter... I knit and amateur photographer (very amateur lol). I love knitting things for myself and my family. I love photographing my children, my projects and they yarn I buy.
I want to start redoing old beat up furniture for our home. Make it more our style, painting the walls and redoing rooms in the house.

ycc1964

Hi, my name is Yvonne and I am 47, a few year ago I starting making jewelry, I am now the happy owner of Inspired by God, Heavenly Jewels. I love making all kinds of jewelry designs, I have no formal training either. I have sold my pieces in several different states and if I could do this and nother else I would be a happy camper. I am a RN by profession, this job helps me show case my piece, I try and wear a different piece to work each day. Lol, Thanks for starting this site, I enjoyed reading your post.

jls1661

My name is Jamie I'm 29, originally from Michigan now in New Mexico. I have always (for as long as anyone can remember) been into art. I'm mostly self taught, did take a few courses in college just to work on my technique. I dable in a bit of everything. I draw, do oil paintings, ceramics, and just started getting into photography. I play around with makeup affects as my profile pic shows. I also make jewelry out of natural stone, make glass mosaics (pretty much on anything that will stay still long enough lol), crochet, and sometimes just throw things together that look interesting. I also tend to mix media, like I'll press crushed glass or gemstones in paintings. I'm on a medical disability from my old job, so I'm using my time to start a business and try to sell my projects at various craft fairs and local stores. I'm excited to get to know some fellow creative types!!!

Time2LoseWeightNOW

Hello everyone! My name is Jacqueline. I'm 51 years in number, but only in my 30's in my mind. ; ) My husband and I a have a beautiful son named Jamie, he's 20, still living at home. I secretly love it, I can't imagine him moving out. Over the years, I've become a closet artist. Everything I used to do is packed away in a closet. I miss it!! This may be part of my weight issues. I haven't been able to express myself in so long.( except by eating.) This group gives me inspiration to pull everything out and get back in the game. Thank you for this group!! In the past I've dabbled a bit in everything... chalk, pencil, paint, jewelry,photography, anything crafty. Thanks, again .....Gotta go find those paints... LOL

galaxyhearts

Hiiiiiii =]

I'm Michelle and I am 23 years old. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Graphic Design. Really, only because I felt I would make more money. I'd much rather be illustrating, drawing, etc.

I also really love ceramics, photography, and painting (although I'm not really that skilled in painting). I also really like makeup artistry (but not so much the special effects makeup.)

Super excited to meet everyone!

mar109

Hi, I'm Maxie!!

I am 22 yrs old, and I live in Pittsburgh :drinker:

I have always been into art, ever since I was little, mostly because my father is very artistic. I was that kid who would always be doodling pokemon and cartoon characters on my elementary school notebooks. In junior/highschool I was really into ceramics and, as always, sketching. Most recently, I've been really interested in graphic design and using watercolors. I've designed tattoos for friends and done loads of advertisements for my job (at a bar). I am self taught, mostly, if you don't include school art classes, but I would like to take real classes eventually. Basically, I love anything creative and cant wait to hear all about other people on here who share my passion!!!!

juliecat1

Hi. Im Julie. Im 32 and live in Kansas City. Stay at home mom to 3 kids. Im sort of an equal opportunity artist.... theres no medium or artsy idea I wont try. Though, I mostly paint with acrylics. My mom and aunt are both artists and I minored in Studio art in college.

LadyMarylou

I'm 33 and i'm from Montreal, Canada.
I'm a graphic designer but also a painter..
I also like drawing, i cant stop myself when i have a pencil in my hands

chellesky

Im Michelle, 49 from Scotland and I love traditional drawing ,painting and playing around with mixed mediums. Im also into digital art too.
Im mostly self taught and have recently joined a local art association to mix with other amateur artists.
I love the online art community called willowing and Im taking some of Tams art courses there.
Its lovely to meet you all
Happy Creating!

Yakityak

Hi, I'm Deanna, 42 from California. I'm new to MFP. I'm an artist working in a large range of traditional media. It's a career change for me a few years back (I used to be in science/veterinary medicine), but I've taken it pretty seriously and show locally. My intention is to expand efforts as my kids get older.

I have done calligraphy for decades, which led to illuminated work (gold leaf) and from there to gouache/watercolor painting. I now work extensively in ceramics as well, and I've started oil painting. My mother is also an artist, but she's pretty much retired. I grew up with it in the house, though.

I'm very glad to find this group. What a nice idea!

kt4ever

I'm Linda , 59 from PA. I am a retired art teacher. Ive been a potter for over 40 years.. Ive also done some bronze sculpture andrecentlydid my first silicone rubber Halloween mask for my daughter. ( picture on my website). I also doo paintings in watercolor and oils and I love doing pencil portraits and scratch boards. As an art teacher I've worked in most media but I always come backto clay. I have my own studio with 5 wheels and 3 kilns. Going to fire the wood kiln later this month for the first time. Visit my website
Http://www.lindastauffer.com to see more of my work.
Trying to lose about 70 lbs.

yummygoods

Hi there,
Just lurking a bit on MFP again after being away for a while and I'm so happy to see the groups!

I'm a fabric designer, craft book author, blogger, painter, graphic artist, jewelry maker, visual journaller etc, etc pretty much like most of you, anything I can get my hands on!

I live on Cape Cod and just got married in October.

5'2" on a good day, Fishatarian, yoga-lover, deeply silly.

Melissa

upnorthtim

i everyone, my name is Tim and I'm a watercolorist from Wisconsin. I paint anything that interests me from landscapes to florals to abstract. I'm largely self-taught but do attend workshops when I can afford the time.

katie8909

Hello everyone, My name is Katherine, I'm an artisit/ Illustrator. And live in Portsmouth. I love art and I'm just studying my Ma at the moment hoping to become a freelance Illustrator. Here is my blog,

http://lovelyjubley.blogspot.com/

katherine
x

sarablueskies

hola! i'm sara, originally from pittsburgh (holler out to the other pittsburghers i saw on this thread!) and now live in santa fe, new mexico (another holler to the other girl from NM on the thread!). i have an mfa in painting and drawing from JMU in VA and moved out to santa fe about 3 1/2 years ago to help an ailing relative. i've been working hard on my paintings and drawings and have managed to get my work into galleries in AZ, CA and now here on the famous Canyon Road! i'm so excited and in awe that all this is happening. i work full time at a different gallery on canyon road and paint at night or on my days off. i'm a busy busy girl! and very lucky to be doing what i love. you can see my work and link to my blog at www.sarashawger.com.

namaste!

lyknscribe

Hello!

Sooo Happy to have found this group!

I am 23 and live in NC. I have a very naturalistic approch on life. I'd much rather be off riding a horse in the middle of no where then stuck inside a city...no offence city people - I love you all!

I got into crafting as self defense - I'm a Preschool Teaching and being crafty on the fly is a job requirement. What started out as a job became an obession.

What kind of Crafting do I do?
Anything I can get my hands on:

I do fun kid crafts that the kiddos enjoy - See my blog here : http://chandlermommy.blogspot.com/

I also do crafting such as Crochet, Sewing, Decorations and anything else which I started a new blog for Here: http://craftychristyblog.blogspot.com/

Please feel free to contact me! I love to get new Ideas and I hope this place is a wonderful envoriment to share and retain ideas!

marcia724

Hi!
I'm a 34 year old artist from Butler/Pittsburgh area. I do mostly acrylic paintings, but also make lots of stuff WITH my painting images.
I'm part of many crafting groups in the area.

I pretty much love to do anything crafty. I can't keep my hands still!

I work from my home, and I love it.

my blog: www.marciafurman.com
my etsy store (if you're curious): www.marcia724.etsy.com

So glad I found this group!

MunchMonster

Hello all, just came across this group, nice to find such a variety of artists on here!

I'm from Scotland and am currently on a digital art course, specializing in animation. I love doing traditional art too but haven't got much time for this lately, most of my time spent getting to grips with different art software when not animating :P Being stuck on a PC most of the week is not good for my weight loss!

Anyway, nice to meet y'all

SARBelgians

Hello-

Glad to find an artist group on here. New to MFP...finished first week today.

I'm 34, from Oregon. I do wet felt and needle felt. Wall hangings, handbags, vests, etc. I also make handcrafted goats milk soap. Plus I'm a photographer when I can steal the Sony Alpha from my husband.

Many years ago...I use to do watercolor, leather work, and graphic arts/design.

Jillian


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lyssamichelle

Hi all (:
I'm 19.. From Ohio, I went to an art school. ( middle school & high school ). I've always loved art. I'm really a big fan of photography. I've been meaning to get out & take some pictures. I have a lot of mental obstacles.. They've kept me from every really finishing much of what I start. Photography is really the easiest thing for me to do when trying to express my emotions. I love charcoal, I just over think every little line I put down.. & It drives me crazy.. So yeahh. lol

MsNP

Hi, I'm Natalie. I'm 22, just graduated with an Art Education degree. I started out just playing around with different media and eventually decided that it's what I want to spend my life doing. I draw, paint, take photos, sculpt.
I am really happy to see an artist group on here. I recently joined and want to try to be more a part of the community. I don't know if anyone else is like me, but I'm usually the one who never really posts and just kinda stays at the edges of the community. But, this whole website is for change, so here's to it!
Nice to meet you all.

ArtsyLaurie

Hi, I'm Laurie. I'm attending art college to get a degree in Illustration. I do all kinds of stuff, but enjoy working digitally the most. I paint (oil, watercolor, acrylic), draw, knit, sew, spin fiber into yarn, and generally make stuff from other stuff.

I have an art blog at LaurieKerrDesign.wordpress.com

Nice seeing everyone here!

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

Hi my name is Jackie & I work as marketing Specialist/Graphic Designer in an Italian restaurant. I actually finished with a degree in Commerce but my passion is in the Arts so I took a vocational course in Animation & Graphic Design last 2006. I also draw & do mock paintings but mainly as a hobby.

I'm happy to meet others who share the same passion.

Mskraizy

Hi I'm Chelsea.
*hiii Chelsea*

I do a collaboration of things. I like crocheting, drawing, and photography, culinary (it's a form right? lol) and herelately really been getting into painting. I'm not really advanced in art itself but I'm open minded and always willing to learn and draw from new ideas. I want to get better at my drawing though. I've been drawing since I can remember, but I think it's about time i start bumping it to the next level.

giberin

My name is Erin and I do graphite drawing, painting, digital painting through photoshop and currently illustrating a children's book.
Website is www.eringibsonart.com . Nice to meet everyone here. I do art and try to keep this fat off of me while I sit and draw lol. Which isn't easy the older I get. I live in Spokane, Wa.

LunaMischief

Hello, everyone! *waves*

My name's Susan, I'm 22, in Columbus, OH. I work full time, in school part time to be a web designer.

I've always loved drawing and anything to do with art my entire life, and took several art classes in high school, but then suddenly stopped doing everything artsy upon graduating and starting into the working-world.(Stoopid "life", where ya have to get a "job" and have "money" to do anything. /end sarcasm)

But the "art bug" has been eating at me recently, wanting to dabble again into drawing and painting, and maybe being in a group with similar goals/ interests and seeing other people's awesome work will be that final motivation to pick up the brush and get started!

Nice to meet everyone! :happy:

upnorthtim

Hi everyone. I am a watercolor artist from Wisconsin. I have just started a blog to show off my work (sorry for being a spammer...lol!) which is at tginnett.blogspot.com. Love to hear what you think! I think its great that we can learn more about each other than just what we ate for breakfast!

OtekahSunshield

Hello, everyone! *waves*

My name's Susan, I'm 22, in Columbus, OH. I work full time, in school part time to be a web designer.

I've always loved drawing and anything to do with art my entire life, and took several art classes in high school, but then suddenly stopped doing everything artsy upon graduating and starting into the working-world.(Stoopid "life", where ya have to get a "job" and have "money" to do anything. /end sarcasm)

But the "art bug" has been eating at me recently, wanting to dabble again into drawing and painting, and maybe being in a group with similar goals/ interests and seeing other people's awesome work will be that final motivation to pick up the brush and get started!

Nice to meet everyone! :happy:

But I've already met you!

Anywho. I'm Sonya, 28, lives in Columbus, OH and works with crazy pants Susan above.

I went to OSU for art (stupid mistake) and am not doing much with it. I love drawing and animation. I've wanted to be an animator since I was 6.

I've started getting back into drawing again, hopefully something good will come of it.

DA is probably not the best place to host my work, but here it is. http://nahimana83.deviantart.com/

gshillitani

Hi, I'm Gina and I live in Tampa, FL USA. I have done (or dabbled in) just about every kind of art.. fiber art, like spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, bobbin lace, tatted lace, needle lace... I love lace and drawing/sketching, painting, calligraphy and lettering, my newest obsession is mixed media and art journals. I have also done lampworking and fused glass pieces, along with stained glass. I love all kinds of art I hope to start an art journal about my weight loss.

Today is my first day eating healthier... have to work on the exercise part little by little. I'm glad to have found this group!

steplander

Hello.

Me: Artist, Musician, Writer.
Just joined MyFitnessPal. 'Love the iphone/ipad app so far and the tools available on the web site.
I'm hoping this will help me avoid the road to diabetes and reduce the weight I gained so easily as I'm getting older.
The extra weight and pre-diabetes has been impacting my creative output. I'm tired more than I should be and not as focused.
Good News: In just a few days I'm feeling a lot better and can already feel the spike in my energy level.
'Hoping to find ideas for healthy foods that I can easily prepare . I'm always on the run so I tend to grab food instead of taking the time to pay attention to what's cooking. I'm sure "Easy and quick" is not the right way to approach this.

Step