happysangria

I love to paint. My wish is to express the joy I find in color and in the everyday. When I'm not painting, I daydream and try to find the next wonderful thing to paint. When I do paint, I slip into the world of color, light, and forms. Time stands still and nothing can distract me. I'm at peace.

I discovered ATCs about a year ago and become instantly addicted. The thing I love about ATCs is that it allows me to create and give away little bits of art just for the joy of it. The best things in life art free! (typo not intended but I'm keeping it!)

I like just about any kind of music. From classical to pop. Anything that grabs me, is fun or moody, or is just good music. I am always changing around my playlists to include a really complex mix. Right now I'm listening to: anything Chicago blues including Muddy Waters, anything bluegrass including Uncle Earl, The Band, Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Aimee Mann, Suzanne Vega, and Regina Spektor, Rickie Lee Jones, the Smiths, ... well you get the idea.

I have a fondness for Woody Allen films. Anything Independent and avant-garde.

ATCs mostly, but branching out into just about anything handmade.

I'm collecting anything!

I really enjoy anything made by hand. From hand drawn to collages. I admire artist who takes risks. The swap community is for trying new things. I love anything to do with the creative process.

I'm drawn to ...

Gardens, fairies, angels, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, anything with wings.

Oceans, lakes, rivers, water scenes and water creatures. And mermaids and mermen! The colors of water, blue, blue green, teal ...

Abstract art, anything layered and lyrical.

Art history.

Tea, any kind

Dried Flowers

Photos of Gardens - especially your own

Photos of Doors

Polaroid Photos

"Real Photos" - printed from a negative

Old Postcards - especially already sent ones

Sea Glass

Paper Dolls

Any unused note cards w/envies