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hopelessshade

hopelessshade
Date Joined: June 23, 2009
Last Online: May 21, 2011
Birthday: September 30, 1988
Country: United States
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About Me

I'm a recently graduated art history major, visual arts minor who learned about ATCs in high school and loves the advantages that a small size canvas has. I don't have a lot of recent work up on the internet because I don't have convenient access to a scanner, but I'll try to throw up some poor photos until I can get some quality ones up.

When I post on the forums, there's a 50% chance that I'm just there to be snarky, and a 50% chance that I'm there to play devil's advocate. These, however, are not mutually exclusive.

FYI: We now have kitties :3 So let me know if you're allergic so I can take preventative measures.

Hearts and Extras

As I've been on here a bit longer and read the forums I've started to realize I should probably clarify some key things.

  • I give hearts for thought and effort put into the swap item itself- not the extras sent with it.

  • I don't give hearts for the package getting here early, nor do I withdraw hearts for a delayed send if there has been communication.

Favorite Crafts

Collages, knitting, prismacolors, urban sketching, typography, oil painting, clothing refashioning.

Working on learning watercolors and screenprinting.

Favourite Media

Music: Metric, Le Tigre, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Santogold, Velvet Underground and Nico, Stars, Regina Spektor, Gogol Bordello, Architecture in Helsinki, Cold War Kids.

Movies: Brick, The Royal Tenenbaums, Paprika, Miyazaki films, Metropolis.

Authors: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Salman Rushdie, Warren Ellis and Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams.

Likes and Dislikes

Peeps in the Embroidery in Red swap:

I have a confession to make...I loathe pink. I know, I know, you're sitting there staring at your floss collection and realizing "It's only the whole tint of that part of the color spectrum! I only have pink!" Or alternatively, "But this design requires a lighter color and what am I supposed to use other than pink for that in a red-only swap, huh wiseguy?" And in either of those cases, and really in all cases, you're totally in the right to do whatever the hell you want -- it's sender's choice, after all. But, just saying...if you're making a choice and you want to include my opinion in it, my preferences run towards crimson and not barbie. Thanks :3

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ATCs: bold words link to examples.

I don't really care for the 'stick wings and a crown on it' style of ephemera, which isn't to say I don't like collage, far from it, I just tend to prefer things that look less scrapbook-y. Then again, if it's really nicely composed or decorated, or energetic mixed media or a unique combination I'll probably love it. I'm fond of mixing textures and techniques, exuberant but harmonious color, and unusual media and materials.

I'm also really fond of miniature painted and drawn artwork. (as an Art History major, I frequently entertain fantasies of translating Rubens into ATC size, despite that I'd go crazy and my hand would fall off) I'm not expecting Old Masters and Mistresses in the mail, obviously, but any artwork in and of itself is well-received. These are all pretty damn cool! For me, tiny art is my favourite type of ATC.

I tend to stay on the cute side of the cute/cutesy dichotomy, I don't do religion or celebrities, and I think my sense of humor would best be described as witty/ironic/slightly sarcastic.

Ratings

Tjrenee rated for Gorey Alphabet ATC -Letter A on Dec 13, 2010
5
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Comment: What a great ATC! I love the detail! Thanks so much! Hope to swap with you again!
Response: I'm glad you loved it!
user2637 rated for X-Men ATC on Dec 3, 2010
5
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Comment: I love them! *swoon* Thanks so much! Now I need to decide which card to bump from the first page in my binder to make room for Nightcrawler. :):)
Response: Aw, thanks! I hoped you'd like them :3
woolyartichoke rated for Fashion Illustration ATC on Nov 26, 2010
5
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Comment: Awesome ATC that is totally my style. I really like how you made it, I put a water colour box on my Christmas list so I can try it!
Response: I'm so glad I got you intrigued by watercolors, they're such an underused and under-appreciated medium and I feel like I have to keep pushing myself with them as they're out of my comfort zone as an oil painter...so I like them a lot. :3 I was really proud of the ATC I sent off to you, but I was in a rush to pack it (story of my life) and forgot to take a photo! If it wouldn't be a bother, would you mind sending me one? I'd love to have a record of it. Thanks! <3
jannieb rated for Antler Folk atc swap on Oct 27, 2010
5
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Comment: Wow! Loved the ATC - excellent work! Thanks :)
Response: Thank you! I had a lot of fun making it :3
5
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Comment: Thank you! (Please remember to put your username somewhere)
Response: Oops! That's what I get for packing them up too quickly, sorry about that. Hope you liked them regardless.
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Comment: Thanks for the earrings! I love the effort you clearly put into making them special. The embroidered ones are particularly nifty and unique. :)
Response: I'm glad you liked them! They were a lot of fun to make, I hope they got to you safely.
crescendo rated for HD/P ATC: Two Styles of Your Pet on Sep 17, 2010
5
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Comment: Kate, the kitten ATCs are just AMAZING!! Wow, you are a fantastic artist. These cards are such a wonderful addition to my collection. Jasper and Ada are adorable! I bet that is quite a handful to have two new kittens, but all that furball goodness is always worth every minute. Thanks again for such an artistic and beautiful set of ATCs, great job on both of them. (and I agree, l love my lightbox too :o)
Response: Aw, thank you so much for the kind words! They cats can be little brats, it's true, but they're also freakin' adorable, so it all evens out in the end. :3
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Comment: I love those cranes :) nad the K earrings are so wonderful - thank you for your work :)
Response: I'm glad you like them -- and hopefully that means they made it there safely! I was a bit worried about the cranes, heh.
franhaz rated for Embroidery in Red EDITED on Jul 13, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful embroidery and red yarn, It is beautifully done and very unique for me. Thank you so very much.
Response: I'm so sorry it was late, but I'm delighted that you like it!
stiffneck78 rated for Brewery Box PC Swap #5 on Jun 26, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful 'Flywheel' brewery postcard. I really liked your message in regards to the randomness of receiving the swap bot host. I thought it was cute. Thanks again for the great pc and I apologize for the delayed rating. Cheers!
Response: I'm glad you liked it! I had a lot of fun picking it out for you :3
kntshovary rated for Brewery Box PC Swap #5 on Jun 23, 2010
5
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Comment: Hi Kate, I just got your card and it is perfect. I love French Country so this is a perfect card. Next time I'm in Dallas or Plano, I'll check out Whole Foods to see if they carry this beer - I'd like to try it out!
Response: Thanks! It's extremely tasty, I hope you can find it!
pbially rated for Zentangle Circles ATC Swap on Apr 1, 2010
5
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Comment: Thanks i really liked the detail in your card.
Response: Thanks! I'm glad it got to you -- I had to mail it out over my spring break roadtrip!
veltheimia rated for Brewery Box PC #4 on Jan 30, 2010
5
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely beer postcard and the nice message.
Response: You're welcome :3
khogie rated for Brewery Box PC #4 on Jan 25, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you for the pc. I don't think that I've had beer with Rye... probably won't try it.
Response: It wasn't *so* bad, hehe :3
5
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Comment: Hi Kate Your blue zentangle arrived today. Probably got caught up in the xmas mail. I like it very creative, thank you. Gloria
DeeLee rated for Contour Letters! on Sep 10, 2009
5
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Comment: Wow! I love, love, love them.Very clever, very artistic, thank you. Love the envie too, much better than any you can buy!! I want to make some now, too.
Response: Thank you, I'm so glad you liked them! I have to admit, I made them the day before I left on my trip, and was a little worried about them, heh. But they looked okay to me when I put them in the envelope, and I'm glad you agreed!
Kimberly3 rated for Art Lesson #2: Amedeo Modigliani on Aug 31, 2009
5
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Comment: Your artwork was beautiful.
Response: Thank You!
Turtle rated for Creative Color Zentangle ATC Swap on Aug 30, 2009
5
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Comment: I found it hard to believe these were the first zentangle atc's you've made. They were fantastic. Outstanding! I like the spider's web. Actually i like everything about them. I can study them for hours.
Response: Aw, thank you so much! I had a lot of fun with them, and they really were the first, I swear!
stefanimak rated for Creative Color Zentangle ATC Swap on Aug 26, 2009
5
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Comment: Beautiful! I love the colors you used. Thanks for the little note :)
Response: I'm so glad you liked them!
chrissy32 rated for Colorful Zentangles ATC on Aug 8, 2009
5
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Comment: Your zentangles are beautiful! I love them and wish I had a place to display them. Makes me want to do the project all over again. They are great!
Response: Thanks so much! I just remembered, though....in my haste to get them in the mail, I completely forgot to take pictures of them. This never happens! If you get the chance, could you snap a photo of them for me? I'd be really grateful- I loved them too, and now I have no record of them!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 21 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
20 28 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
1 6 13 0
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Comments

dmarie on Feb 18, 2011:

please come check out my postcard swap

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/84176

theannieHall on Jan 10, 2011:

Hey I just stumbled upon your profile and we have a lot in common (wes anderson movies {royal tenenbaums} and you have awesome music taste I wish I had Nico's droney voice).

Also, I absolutely loathe pink too ew.

hope we wind up having swaps in the future together,. later.

user2637 on Sep 10, 2010:

No worries at all! I'm a big supporter of bouncing ideas around a bit when troubled. hug Hope you get it all worked out!

user2637 on Sep 10, 2010:

So.. what's a PF? lol! I tried to figure it out. Group founder, no. Swap org...no. Hm. Anyway, if you're unhappy with the swap, I would say you ask the woman to remake it and give her only a short amount of time before saying you'll rate her a 3. I guess the time depends on what it is; an ATC, maybe a week; embroidery, a couple weeks? And I'd PM the organizer and let him/her know what's up.

user2637 on Jul 8, 2010:

Touche'. :] Well, get to work then missy!!!

user2637 on Jul 8, 2010:

Sometimes procrastination works in our favor. I often work better under pressure, so I procrastinate to make pressure. :)

user2637 on Jul 8, 2010:

Haha! Well, sometimes I can't sleep and then I sit and hit "refresh" to see the new swaps and try to help out. Some people don't know how to do links, or forget to put how many atcs to how many partners, stuff like that. I guess I'm a meddler. ;)

user2637 on Apr 10, 2010:

As an activist, I have to be above reproach. shrug Also, it's itchy. hehe

user2637 on Apr 10, 2010:

Oh, I SO want a greatcoat, but alas, most of them are wool and I am vegan.

Also "partners in crazy" = awesome. :D

user2637 on Apr 10, 2010:

:) Let me know what you think of the books. Maybe we could do a little penpal type thing, where we email our favorite part/detail/something from each book (after we have each read them, of course). PM me if you wanna. :D Oh, and check your library! Mine had the first book.

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