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As mentioned in other places, I am a big advocate for the arts! The arts make the world a prettier and better place. The artists of the world speak for everyone and help us see the world as it really is.
Pieces in my collection from the artists listed here include (photos above, l to r): Turtle drawing by April Moon, based on a concept by me;
Goddess by Susan Elaine; The Red Table by Alison Scheel; and Turtle with Autumn Leaves by Theresa Pedrotti.
As Rebecca Holden-Buchanan said, "Art is Life. Life is Art." Here are some artists that I really like.
April Moon
Ah, April Moon. She and the love of her life, Eric, recently moved back to the states from India, where they were "developing a puppet based television series intended to educate children on a broad range of pertinent issues in today's world." She's also, as you can see from the turtle drawing above, a very talented artist.
Wren's Eye Creations
SusanElaine is a fantastic artist. She makes jewelry, creates dolls, does ceramics, makes puppets, makes her own beads, etc. I'm so thankful to own some of her pieces! She also does work on commission.
Yarn Rescue
This woman makes her own handspun yarn, and grows flowers to make the dye. And recycles old sweaters into new yarn.... How cool is that??!?!
Colored Earth
Theresa Pedrotti paints using traditional egg tempera (egg yolk and water) and handmade pigments she refines herself. I am lucky enough to own one of her paintings, Turtle with Autumn Leaves, detail shown above.
Yellobee Studio
Alison Scheel creates beautiful work -- so lovely that I commissioned her to paint a piece for me - The Red Table, shown above. She also works as a graphic designer.
Patchouli
This two-person band makes awesome music! You can listen to their music on their MySpace page. They let me join the band - check out the pic!
I'm an avid reader, so there are far too many authors to mention, but here are the ones I find myself reading the most. If you're a bibliophile like I am, you MUST join PaperBackSwap.com. It's free, it's easy, and it's seriously the best thing EVER!
Dave King, Writer
Dave King recently published his first book, The Ha-Ha. It is truly an amazing book. Go out and buy it! Immediately!
Terry Pratchett
I love everything PTerry has written. Seriously. I own damn near all his books, AND I subscribe to two monthly ezines! Part social satire, part hilarity, part righteous jabs at every thing and everyone, these books feature a world that isn't all that different than our own. Except for the part about riding about on the back of a turtle. Which sits on five elephants. Otherwise, it's just the same. Seriously.
Charles de Lint
De Lint writes "urban fantasy" -- beautifully written books about the human condition with a bit of myth and legend thrown in for good measure.
The Lyric Theater & Ozark Arts Council
Presents plays, movies, concerts, and more, all in a historic movie theater. I'm currently serving on the Board of Directors, and assist with marketing initiatives. I also serve as the Webmaster.
Ozark Writers' Block
I couldn't find a writers' group here in Harrison, so I started my own. We meet the first Monday of every month.
Center for Puppetry Arts
This is one of my favorite arts orgs. Nowhere else can you see a show, see puppets from around the world, and take a workshop. Stop driving by and stop in!!!! (I also did this Web site!)
Synchronicity Performance Group
Women producing beautiful, edgy works on the stage.
Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts
Read all about the arts in Atlanta. Quit whining there's nothing to see or do, and get out there!
Besides being an advocate for the arts, I have a couple other causes that are near and dear to my heart. If these causes aren't important to you, find something that is and make a difference!
Locks of Love
According to the Locks of Love Web site, "Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. ... The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers." I have grown out my hair and donated it three times. To see my before & after pics, click here.
Halcyon Home
Halcyon Home for Battered Women is a shelter that helps women and children who have been abused.
Searching for Angela Shelton
Filmmaker Angela Shelton set out on a journey to meet every other Angela Shelton in America. What she discovered was that 24 out of 40 Angela Sheltons she spoke to had been raped, beaten or molested just like she was. This site is an homage to courage, and speaking out. I am an Angela Shelton.
Asha Imports
Located here in Harrison, Asha imports free trade items from India. Their mission is to be a voice for people who have no voice. They distribute products made by people who have been given a chance to rise above their circumstances and take back their humanity.
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