Bandeau

I'm an illustrator, graphic designer, writer and costumer.

I'm grateful everyday that my wonderful husband shares my passions, so I can dress him up in crazy outfits.

My hero was and always will be Michael Turner. I will never stop loving him, rest in peace Michael.

As an illustrator, this year I would like to challenge myself to create a Fairy Tale book of my own. I have come up with the idea, now I just need the time and serenity to accomplish it.

I really love instrumental music. I'm not big on words oddly enough. If I disagree with a line in a song it can ruin the whole thing for me. And with music without lyrics you can create your own story.

BOOKS

I love to read and I'm willing to read anything from the classics (I adore Jane Austen, it's a shame her life wasn't longer) to modern day fiction and horror novels. And I can't wait for more Sookie books!

However, because I like to have plenty of reference books on hand, I have one 6ft bookcase dedicated to illustration, art, fairy tale, fantasy, poses, etc reference books. I just love my collection and add to it every chance I get, the latest being an Alphonse Mucha book :D

COMICS

Witchblade
Buffy
Angel
Darkness
As a kid I used to adore the X-Men, and to this day they have a space in my nerdy heart. Storm is still one of my favorite characters of all time :)

MANGA/ANIME

Petshop of Horrors
Trigun
Skip Beat
Chobits
Vampire Hunter D
Sorcerer Hunters
Hyper Police

VIDEO GAMES

Final Fantasy 7
Original Wild Arms
Wild Arms Alter Code F
Ravin' Babbids

CHARACTERS

Vash, from Trigun
Wolfwood, from Trigun
Sephiroth, from Final Fantasy 7
Storm, from X-Men
Ren, from Skip Beat
Vampire Hunter D
Panty, from Panty, Stocking & Garterbelt
Goliath & Elisa, from Gargoyles
Jackie Estacado, from the Darkness

I Enjoy

• Steampunk
• Anime/Manga
• cute/kawaii stuff
• non flower print stationary
• charms/stones
• art supplies
• books
• stickers
• bento items
• japanese items • anything from my Anime/Manga/Character/Comics list above

Please don't send:

• paper, I have SO much and am trying to get rid of some
• fabric swatches
• bookmarks
• pins
• nothing with caffeine (medical condition)
• pens
• notecards

SO many to choose from.

Painting, polymer clay creations, making books, metalwork, oh man so many.... Anything I can make with my hands I love. I'm a huge cosplayer, so I'm always making costumes.

To get a feel for my style if you're interested my gallery is FireLight Gleam I'm happy with myself for just finding "my" style in the last two years :D

I'm always open for commissions as well, so feel free to pm me :)

My characters are the most important things to me. Below are some of my drawings of them.

Bandeau & Destiny

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