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Stegotastic

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Stegotastic
Date Joined: June 8, 2011
Last Online: May 12, 2020
Birthday: June 25
Country: United States

About Me

Howdy, y'all! My name is Mel. I'm a cuban/american woman, born and mostly raised in Miami, Fl. I've lived in California and Georgia as well and at the very end of winter I'll be moving to Baton Rouge, LA. [Very excited about that] I'm an artist by nature and trade and I'm pretty sure I would spontaneously combust if I couldn't tinker with, make, craft, or paint anything for more than 2 days.

I heart Art!

I ingest and output a great deal of art rather constantly. I love to be around other artists and to talk shop is a rare and fantastic pleasure for me. My absolute favorite artists include [but are not limited to]: Frida Kahlo, Jean Michel Basquiat, Anselm Keifer, Kehinde Wiley, Bridget Conn, Taiyo La Paix, Samantha Bonnell, Odilon Redon, and many many many more. I'm inspired by everything and I love to learn about culture, religion, history, iconography, and any and everything else that catches my attention.

My favorite things...

The Creme De La Creme: My Absolute favorite things!

Dinosaurs, especially Stego's, anything flamboyantly Mexican, skulls, skeletons, the Day of the Dead, images of large clipper ships- the more sails the better, images of the virgin mary, religious statues, religious paraphernalia and accessories [-but please no crosses], voodoo and houdoo, cacti and succulents, Art journals, hamsas, miniature books, Monsters- cute and/or gorey, I love super cutesy japanese stuff, especially if its on the verge of non-sensical, high end japanese origami paper [its like art all by itself], rusty things, antique medical texts, old photographs, halloween, spin art, religious icons from all religions, especially Catholicism, Gypsies, fairy tales, folklore, ghost stories, secrets, altars and shrines, all dieties and demi-gods, snakes, kokeshi dolls, owls [cute or realistic], interesting and ornate wooden boxes, teeny tiny things, cactus and succulents, stuffies, felt critters, underground british street rap, prayer beads, giant mexican jewelry, retablos, unicorns, 50's and 60's kitch, tattoos, foreign languages, cheeses from around the world, foxes, deer, stags, jewel beetles, and of course, original artwork. :)

Things worth noting:

I don't wear earrings or bracelets, but I do love to make them [and all kinds of jewelry] for others! I love necklaces and pendants- that's all I wear- the bigger and stranger the better. I like them 'round 22 inches and longer.

Disney or Winnie the Pooh stuff is not for me.

Things I collect:

-Stegosauruses -Viewmaster reels- vintage ones. I simply can't get enough of these; they're so gorgeous! I will trade you pretty much anything for these- just pm me. -Stamps [the old and quirkier, the better] -Strange and/or rusty trinkets of all kinds [usually i'll end up putting them all on a very big necklace]

Favorite Books

I love to read and I love comic books as well; My favorite book is Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger, favorite comic series of all time is The Sandman series by Neil Gaiman.

Favorite poets are ee cummings, Saul Williams, Langston hughes, Charles Bukowski, and Walt Whitman.

Movies, Telly, and Cartoons...

Moives I love: Frida, V for Vendetta, Fur, Whale Rider, Amelie, Coraline, Shaun of the Dead, White Oleander, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Royal Tenenbaums, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Under the Tuscan Sun, and all those darn harry potter flicks.

Fave T.V. Shows in order of awesomeness: Doctor Who, 30 Rock, Futurama, Black Books, Community, The Simpsons, and Frasier.

Cartoons: I am still totally in love with cartoons! And comic books. And plastic dinosaurs. But I disgress.

Favorite arts & crafts

I make miniature books, art journals of every size, jointed paper dolls, real and imaginary portraits, blank books, earrings, pendants, necklaces, ATC's, bookmarks, incense holders, altars, shrines, scarves [knitted and really really really long], illustrations in ink/watercolor/acrylic/ colored pencil/crayon/pastels, brooches, and tons more things I dont remember at the moment. I am always looking to learn about new mediums and project types- so I've become a jack of all trades. I'm content with being a work in progress, though.

Cheers to you and see you in the swappings!

some of my work

Kala

for each in cut, the roots grow ten

electric koolaid toucan

two days after Margot quit smoking

Ratings

Chubmoma rated for TRICK OR TREAT on Nov 21, 2011
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A127 rated for TRICK OR TREAT on Nov 13, 2011
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rattissia rated for Halloween Sticker Swap on Nov 10, 2011
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Comment: I heard back from you over 2 weeks ago saying you had mailed it but I've not gotten anything. I will rerate if I ever do get anything.
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Comment: Thank you for the stickers! Eloïse adores them, especially all the Hello Kitty ones! Thank you for a fun swap! :o)
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Comment: Thank you very much for stickers and PC! I love them all! :*
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Comment: Josie said thank you for the stickers, she loved them and she also loved the envelope!
thampz rated for Simple 10 Postage Stamp Swap on Oct 31, 2011
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Comment: am sorry to give you a 1 :( i already messaged you that i haven't received anything.but unfortunately there was no response from you.its three months over now..
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Comment: Thank you!
rattissia rated for Stickers for the kids #5 on Oct 23, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the fun stickers! The kids love them!
VenusEnvyGrrl rated for Halloween Sticker Swap on Oct 17, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you!
sarahc6967 rated for QUICK 50 sticker swap #23 on Oct 15, 2011
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Comment: Hi thank you for the lovely stickers, the envelope was so pretty!!!
Sinop rated for QUICK 50 sticker swap #20 on Oct 14, 2011
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Comment: thank you so much!:)
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely painting. I do so love dragon flies.
guinstar rated for Anything Goes ~ Stickersheets on Oct 13, 2011
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Comment: thanks very much! love them!!
Coco26 rated for Anything Goes ~ Stickersheets on Oct 12, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you!
zurdoswifey rated for Stickers for the kids #5 on Oct 12, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks so muc... she liked them all
Bam rated for Hello Kitty Little Swap #1 on Oct 9, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the stickers - my fav is the halloween collection and the letterpaper you wrote!
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Comment: Thank you for the fun sticker sheets.
HelenG6 rated for Halloween sticker sheet swap!!!(: on Oct 3, 2011
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bearnbabs rated for Arte on Sep 30, 2011
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Comment: Wow, I wish I could give you several hearts. What a wonderful paintng. I chose the same artist.. And thank you for the lovely note. bearnbabs
Response: I'm so glad you liked it. :)

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Comments

anrtist on Jan 2, 2012:

HI! If you ever come back please rate me & let me know you got the Stegosaurus/peacock painting I did for you. That 1 was VERY Timeintensive and I would really like to know it made its way ...also, I would like to know that u r OK & all is well with you!

blessedtwox on Dec 11, 2011:

if you come back, could you please rate me for the kids and young at heart scavenger hunt that I sent in October. My other partner (who is in another country) received and rated hers promptly.

flofirenzie on Oct 4, 2011:

I was flaked on in the "Inspire Me!" swap. Thank you for being an angel and sending me "inspiration" in more ways than just what was in the envelope!

PinkLotus on Sep 11, 2011:

hey i saw your addy says GA now - does that mean you aren't moving to Baton Rouge ? :(

DesertFurwheat on Aug 10, 2011:

Love your paintings!

PinkLotus on Jun 15, 2011:

ok my dear - I have "set up partners" which is just a formality since we already know who we are sending to.. if you end up needing some extra time please let me know and I will do the same ;-)

PinkLotus on Jun 9, 2011:

I saw you wanted to join that Frida Journal swap.. perhaps you and I could work out a private swap of some kind to get you some ratings on the board... let me know..

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