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Michelle Parker
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United States
Current Residence: Houston, Texas
Favourite genre of music: Folk Rock
Favourite photographer: Annie Leibovitz
Operating System: I am a Mac Betrayor! I\'m now on Windows. :(
MP3 player of choice: I ended up with an Ipod Nano, so I guess I chose that.
Shell of choice: tortishell
Wallpaper of choice: I have no witty response to this
Skin of choice: Vegetable tanned tooling leather
Favourite cartoon character: Marvin the Martian
Personal Quote: In art, as in life, you can get away with a lot if you have your values right. -Harley Brown
Interests
Just a bit of an update.
I've been taking a "back to basics" approach to my art, meaning I've been filling my sketchbook pages with tons and tons of "practice" work that wouldn't look terribly coherent to anyone but myself. This has been a bit frustrating, since I'm in that in-between place where I KNOW what I want the art to do, but I'm having one hell of a time getting it to actually DO anything at all. It's a difficult stage to be in, and its slow going, but I have confidence that when I'm through this stage my work will be more fluid and lively than they have been before. It's just taking a while. My style seems to be wanting to change as well, as I notice that the lines, the mechanics, if you will, when I'm sketching/drawing seem to come out differently than they used to, which is a bit disconcerting.

With that plus the stress of work running me ragged these days, I've turned back to my old, comforting pal called "Pick a New Craft and throw yourself at it Whole Hog until you feel better." (which a very kind soul at ArmadilloCon reminded me about) Thus the flood of handmade book submissions. Bare with me for a while and someday the "real artwork" will come back. In the meanwhile, I hope you enjoy my side trips.
  • Mood: Joy
  • Listening to: Slade
  • Reading: Art Books. Lots of Art Books
  • Watching: Leverage
  • Playing: The Occasional WoW Foray
  • Eating: things that are probably not good for me
  • Drinking: hoity toity fru fru bottled water

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:iconmercgribern:
Thank you very much for the favourite!
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:icondemiveemon:
Thanks for faving my plush pangolin, I'm really happy you like him! Sadly these awesome creatures are in desperate need of help! D: If you're interested to learn more, please follow the link in my signature.
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Mood: Optimism ~Rebeccas-Sketchbook Oct 12, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
I first found you on Elfwood and your artwork inspired me to begin working with color pencils and I am enjoying drawing even more now. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art.
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Mood: Joy ~The-MoonWytchCottage Aug 18, 2011  Professional Artisan Crafter
Fantabulous gallery!!!
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:iconmskm2001:
I really like your gallery.
Keep up the good work.
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`alexds1 May 27, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks a bunch for the watch!
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!hanna-likes-cats Apr 11, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hey there! :wave:
I've added you to my +devwatch, and I've also featured you in my journal, in the beautiful traditional fantasy artists category.
Thank you for making such inspiring artwork! :painter:
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:iconsilverxxabyss:
I absolutely love your art!
do u mind if i write a research paper on you for my art class???
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:icontuatha-isles:
I have posted some of your work in my journal (from my favourites collection)
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:iconallyaowild11:
Gorgeous gallerie !!
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