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animalchatter

animalchatter
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Last Online: December 26, 2015
Birthday: February 14
Country: United States
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About Me

*Please, please, PLEASE, on the very rare chance that you do not receive something from me, email me so we can work it out...Thanks!

I am a professional photographic artist looking to get back into ATC's. I'm currently taking private drawing instruction and thought this would be a fun way to hone my skills. I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico with my beloved husband Tom (you know him as Starweaver), 17 year old step-daughter, Anne-Marie (part-time) two cats (full-time!) and various other kitties who come to the door looking for a handout, which we naturally give them. :)

I love anything that has to do with animals (Ravens especially!!!!) of ANY sort and/or nature items as well. (yes, I'm a treehugger...no...really...okay...have you ever hugged a tree? Awesome...)

Favorite colors are COPPER, violet, browns, greens...anything earthy.

I was an antique dealer for many years, so victorian era and ladies are a favorite too.

Favorite Music

I really do enjoy all types of music.

Favorite Movies

Anything with Katherine Hepburn or Johnny Depp. A big fan of documentaries, indies, foreign films and most anything from the metaphysical/spiritual cinema genre.

Too many to mention, but most recent favs are, The Last Mimzy, The Story of the Weeping Camel, My Neighbor Totoro, Lady in the Water and Legend of 1900.

Favorite Crafts

ATC's (animals, nature and zetti are my current favorites), photography, metals, jewelry/beading, woodworking, mosaics and just about anything that allows me to use my hands. (But I need more time, time, time!!!)

Ratings

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Comment: cool stamp too!
Response: Glad you like it!
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Comment: Karen, thanks very much for the multiview card showing examples of your photographic art. I like the mood created by your pieces, all rather haunting and lonely in feel. I enjoy pieces that capture that kind of mood. I also like your narrative on the back in which you describe your process and thoughts about your work. Very nice! Regards, Cynthia
Response: Thank you for the kind words, Cynthia! That one was a leftover PC from my 2011 shows. They've been sitting around and I was so happy to be able to use them for this swap! :)
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Comment: Thanks! I love using old stamps to send postcards too.
Response: My husband bought a whole bunch of them many years back, just for swaps... and we're still using them! They're great.
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Comment: I'm digging the texture & layers. Nice.
Response: Thanks so much, chewytulip!
mouseybrat rated for Snapping Happy 7 on Aug 21, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful photos! I love the goat!
bf0932 rated for Road, Path, Track... on Aug 13, 2009
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beckra rated for Road, Path, Track... on Aug 10, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the tree-arched road & the railroad-track! I hope that you're well these days & enjoying your summer!
user10383 rated for Snapping Happy 6 on Jul 21, 2009
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Comment: Love the pictures! Thank You!
LoveButtons rated for Snapping Happy 5 on Jul 3, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your beautiful butterfly picture! It is gorgeous....and I do not know what kind it is, but I am trying to look it up in my butterfly books! Thanks again and until next time, best wishes. Dawn
tinymatchboxstudio rated for Snapping Happy 5 on Jul 2, 2009
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Comment: Love your butterfly photo!! Thx so much for the fun smoking poodle & girl too!!
memtree rated for Nature's Best Photo Swap on Jun 21, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful photos and the extra animal stickers :) Oh wow! Thanks for planting a tree with the Arbor Day Foundation :D
beckra rated for Camera Aslant on Jun 18, 2009
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Comment: Thank you! The slant adds a sense of motion to the vehicles; it really works. And the old locomotive shot is particularly great!
AngelFaeryKathleen rated for Alter It on Jun 12, 2009
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Comment: Thank you, I love what you have done to the two photos, I would love photoshop as you can do so much more with it than the programme I use. One day I will save my dollers and buy it. hugs :-)
bf0932 rated for Photo Flower(s) on Jun 6, 2009
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Comment: Wish I could smell those flowers, too!
tinymatchboxstudio rated for Alter It on Jun 5, 2009
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Comment: Hey Karen - Wow! I am thrilled to receive your artistic photos. My husband and I had a great time opening your packet....both photos are wonderfully creative...I loved the addt'l paper...and he was like a little boy when I told him the truck magnet was for him...that was great! Even your notecard is really cool. I am working to mail my swap today - and my "altering" talent isn't nearly as good as yours!! Hopefully you will like what I am sending ya :) Beth
Rebik rated for Photo Flower(s) on Jun 1, 2009
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Comment: Thank you, the photos are beautiful!
beckra rated for Photo Flower(s) on Jun 1, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the tulips & the water lily! I didn't know that honey bees visited water lilies, so it made me especially happy to see the bee in your picture!
zerofantasies rated for Snapping Happy 4 on May 26, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the great pic. Its really pretty and quality is fantastic!
Crazipurplelady rated for Photo Flower(s) on May 26, 2009
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Comment: Okay, the photos are SO SO perfect. Awesome, if I can say that! :)

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Comments

beckra on Jun 6, 2009:

Thank you for the surprise photos! Yesterday was a kind of rocky day for me, so an extra pick-me-up in the mail was especially appreciated. And your alteration of the photos is so fine-tuned! The horse has such a painterly quality, and the geese--wow, I am so glad to have this photo..... Thanks again.

amuhleisen on May 8, 2009:

Thank you very much for my wta photo AND the magnet. Both are beautiful! You are very talented!!!!

bobilani on Feb 12, 2009:

Thank you so much for the awesome raven photo you sent to me for the Snap Happy WTA!! I love it!!! I also left you a comment in the January WTA thread in the group forum :)

beckra on Dec 4, 2008:

Hats off to the kestral for being so beautiful, and hats off to you for taking such a wonderful picture! Thanks a bunch!

AuntB on Dec 4, 2008:

I did get your picture today. I have never seen that bird.I am so glad you taged me. Hope we can do that again. Barb [AuntB]

user2745 on Jun 21, 2007:

Hello. I just got your cards. As I said , theyare my favorites. I was wondering--how you did the technique around the outside of the card? Is it simply mettalic marker? I noticed this on many of my cards and I like that extra touch!

artunderastar on May 14, 2007:

Hi animalchatter! Just had to drop you a line to say thank you so very much for the wonderful package! It arrived earlier today and I decided to "save" it for a treat tonight- and I'm so glad I did, I was so taken by your pocket ATC and could only marvel at the extra goodies! Thanks for such a wonderful surprise at the end of a very long day! lori eb.

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