DangerEyes

34 year old dilletante living in rural Arkansas. I used to own an art gallery, but now I shack up with Mr. Martini and make art full time.

-My name is Candy. Really.

-I have 15 tattoos. And I want more.

-I have a black toy poodle named Tokyo. He is my baby.

-I live across the street from a cemetery.

-I like to journal. I keep a blog, an art journal and a big ole paper journal.

-People are always telling me that I should write a book about my life.

-Lately I have been describing myself as punk rock+shabby chic+hollywood glam.

-I collect all kinds of things. See my lists of "likes"

The best place to find out what I am currently obsessing over is my blog: http://danger-eyes.blogspot.com/

Two websites that I get a lot of inspiration from are:

www.tinythingsarecute.com

www.abitofparis2u.com

BELLYDANCING: I just started belly dancing classes and would love anything belly dance related. Maybe we should have a bellydance themed swap?

I would love anything for my dog, Tokyo, especially if it pertains to one of my interests. He is a black toy poodle that weighs ten pounds. He likes meaty treats (he doesn't go for dog "cookies"), collars, small toys, small bones, jackets, sweaters, t-shirts, and cool tags and charms for his collars.

More stuff I like:

Colors: All shades of pink, aqua blue, brown, black.

Paper: Old photos, altered photos, zines, interesting paper bits, pretty origami paper, odd books that can be used for crafting and art, interesting pens, paper dolls, vintage wrapping paper, wallpaper samples.

Craft supplies: Neat colors of glitter, glitter glue, unusual pieces of fabric, embroidery floss, chandelier "crystals", paint brushes.

Decorations/around the house: Martini related stuff, interesting or scented candles, quality incense, small gilded picture frames, anything shabby chic, candle holders, incense holders.

Food: Cupcakes, quality chocolate, snacks and candy I can't find where I live, pretty chopsticks and chopstick rests.

Animals: Black poodles, toy poodles, deer, birds, monkeys.

Creepy things: Old dolls, skeleton keys, cemeteries, Day of the Dead, skulls, witches, vintage Halloween.

Cosmetics: I love eyeshadow pots in vibrant, odd colors--especially Medusa's Makeup. I love Burt's Bees lip balms. Funky colored eyeliners. Bath items. I do not like flowery smells. My favorite scents are musk, vanilla and coconut. I love good lotions that I can pop into my purse. And false eyelashes! Especially big theatrical ones.

Accesories: Tiaras, jewelry of all kinds (my ears are pierced), pretty flower clips for my hair. Brightly colored fishnets, tights and panthose (size sm/md), socks (striped, patterned, etc.), fingerless gloves, cute panties (size 7 or medium).

Hobbies: ART in all of its forms. Making art, viewing art, talking about art. I like having get togethers and serving martinis. I love prowling thrift shops, antique stores, yard sales and flea markets. I take a lot of photos. Crafts. Reading. Writing. Blogging.

People: Amy Sedaris, Tom Waits, the Virgin of Guadalupe, Miranda July, Frida Kahlo, Mark Ryden, old fashioned pin up girls.

Crafts that I make: Right now I am into making pocket shrines and various things using old wallpaper samples. I do basic sewing, crochet and knitting. I do a lot of mixed media work. I keep an art journal.

Also: Burlesque, shrines, circus freaks, carnivals, old typewriters, kimonos, robots, those little toys from the quarter machines, vintage anything, handmade anything.

Dislikes: Sanrio/Hello Kitty, cheap chocolate, generic dollar store stuff, Disney anything, teas of any kind.

Random: I am dying to try Vegemite. Anyone in Australia want to do a trade?

Movies: You and Me and Everyone We Know, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Fantastic Planet, Eraserhead, The Royal Tenebaums.

Books: Cruddy by Lynda Barry, Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, anything by Chuck Palahniuk, Drugs Are Nice by Lisa Carver.

Magazines: Bust, ReadyMade, Juxtapoz, Make, Craft, Budget Living.