arianneroxa

I am a Canadian photographer, artist and full time student, currently living on Whidbey Island on the west coast of the USA with my partner and two dogs (Danger Mouse, who is a black pug, and Blitz who is a German Shepherd). We also have two cats: Sister Monroe, also known by a thousand other names, and her arch rival Sister Asparagus-- sadly only ever known as 'Gus'.

I love knitting, am somewhat adept at sewing and am learning to crochet. My latest passion is knitting odd creatures (hermit crabs, snails, octopus) designed by Hansi Singh. I have also been on a heart rampage, which seems to include quite a lot of 'reclaimed' fabric (read: ex-boyfriends sweaters and the like).

Recent projects are updated regularly on my flickr photostream (linked above).

I prefer to swap postcards, smaller knit projects or ATCs, and I am especially drawn to those which are ridiculous and/or unique.

Of course, what intrigues me most is what you find beautiful-- I am not someone who will leave a snarky comment on your profile because the item you sent doesn't look like something that could be displayed at a scrapbooking store. I would much rather receive something interesting-- something that you put yourself into, rather than something that anyone could create with templates and stickers.

Irony, a sense of humour and a certain level of inappropriateness will always be welcomed.

• 1940's/50's pin up art
• black and white photographs
• art deco
• anything kitschy,
• housekeeping books/magazines from 1900-60's,
• Anais Nin
• textiles (fabric, fiber, ceramics, etc)
• Arabic, Japanese or other interesting script
• old etiquette books
• coffee
• vibrant colours and textures
• batik fabrics (Hawaiian especially)
• Japanese advertising
• questionable taste
• wartime photography-- I'm interested in any conflict. I am not opposed to receiving somewhat graphic images. Many mainstream publications often feature disturbing photographs, and I think that it is important to see the ugly parts of war as well.
• badgers

Generally, I love stamped and written postcards-- although I am fine if you would rather send them blank and/or in an envelope as well.

I also love quotes and poems-- if you are moved to include one on your post card, I would be thrilled.

• Little Dragon-- listen to Twice -- so hauntingly beautiful.
• Anything featuring Lisa Gerrard's voice-- Sanvean
• Lamb-- especially Gabriel
• Death Cab for Cutie
• Ani Defranco
• Bat for Lashes Pearl's Dream
• Mogwai
• Boards of Canada
• Florence and the Machine-- Cosmic Love
• Tricky
• Imogen Heap-- Hide and Seek
• Bonobo-- Kiara
• Husky Rescue
• Emancipator-- Nevergreen
• Atomica-- Delorian

...the list grows and changes daily.

• The Little Black Book of Griselidis Real: Days and Nights of an Anarchist Whore (Translated by Ariana Reines)
• The Diaries of Anais Nin
• The Loners Manifesto
• Drop City
• Bitch Magazine

• Effing Dykes (your girl gaydar sucks: let me help you)
• Rabbitch
• ikea hacker
• Henri & Violette
• CraftyBitch