mixedmanda

I am currently in college studying studio art, and yet teetering between my career paths. My strengths are in art and leadership, which together provide a multitude of career options. Who knows whether I’ll be an artist (hopefully not starving), an art teacher, or an art therapist, perhaps running conventions for cancer patients to have an outlet for art. For now, I am exploring interesting subjects, meeting inspiring people, and counting on God to guide me down the right path when the time comes. That said, I do ‘stop and smell the flowers,’ enjoying the little things in life, the everyday wonders. My new interest is photography, as I try to capture my family history and the seemingly unimportant things in the world that will be gone before we know it. I emphasize ‘new interest’ because it does change a lot. In one month I've worked on a plethora of art forms from recycled art and mixed media to jewelry and kids crafts.

One other thing, if for any reason it is going to be late I will contact you. If you don't get something from me in a timely manner, PLEASE contact me I will resend. I want the swap to be a happy experience for you and I don't want a low rating. Thank you so much!

If you have any suggestions of what I should add to my profile let me know, I'm drawing a blank!

It all started with scrapbooking in girl scouts! My scrapbooking interest expanded into stamping, then I started beading, ceramic work, and paper crafts, all the way to my current interest in mixed media and altered art. That being said, I love random papers, labels, tags, and other antique looking media that I can collage- knick-knack stuff!

Since I don't know what else to say for favorite books, movies, etc, here's another category of information about me! Style- I like things antique, vintage. I tend to gravitate towards colors like green, brown, and vanilla. On the other hand I love color. I want to be Curious George, exploring the giant world, feeling carefree, flying like balloons in the sky. I want to dip my hands in paint and print all over the walls! I try to keep this playful, color explosion contained inside the corners of my desk. When it seeps into the room I am overwhelmed and easily confused. So in a way I prefer simple, natural tones, and yet at the same time I like the varied, rich tones!

If you're creating a swap item for me, do something creative, vibrant, and inspiring! Surprise me!

In no particular order, some of the things that make me happy: My Nikon D40 camera • Using my uni-ball pen • Having my hair messaged • Mixing mediums • Doing my Snoopy happy dance • Sleep • Bo-bo bunny • Chilled orange cream soda • My Vera bags • My Apple laptop • Color • Blowing bubble gum bubbles • Marble Slab peppermint milkshake • Snail mail • New stamps • Soft blankies • Hot chocolate w/marshmallows • Chocolate strawberries • Watermelon • Worship • Hillsong music • Spring time • Flowers • Antiques • Juicy Juice Apple Juice • Jesus • Ice cream • Naps on a rainy day • Gentle breezes • Being organized • Crisp new sheets • Sales • Fridays • Rainbows • My Family • Holidays & Festivals • Smiles • Kisses • Sunsets • Sleeping in late • Blueberries • Snowflakes • Hammocks • Road trip explorations • Comfy couches • Scrapbooking • City markets • Home cooking • Fresh baked bread • Photography • Finger painting • Sunshine after a rainy week • Fuzzy slippers • Craft magazines (I don't really read books) • Manatees • Old style bicycles • My ipod • Pewter piglet (it's a family thing) • Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Cream • Mott’s Original Applesauce • Packages tied w/ string • Birthdays • Grandparents • Home • The unexpected (cards under my pillow, stickers in the car window) • Coloring • Bingo Night @ the VFW • Swaps • Shirley Temple Drinks • Singing around a guitar • Rollercoaster Riding • Thrift Shopping • Old books, ones that are breaking at the spine • Mixing Paints • Ephemera • Golden Gel Medium • Filbert Paint Brushes • Money in my wallet • Making my Spencer (my 16 year old brother) laugh • Having no homework • Finding shoes that fit me! (Size 12) • Hiding surprises to brighten another’s day. • ... Still working on it...