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dawny

dawny
Original Member
Last Online: August 15, 2014
Birthday: August 7
Country: United States

About Me

updated 3-25-14

Hi, my name is Dawny, I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, etc. I've been married for 15 years to a wonderful guy (Dave). My daughter Amber moved home to finish school. She is 32 and her creative medium seems to be cooking. (an my waist line claims she's an artist, lol) My grandson Dalten is 6 and all boy. He loves legos, ( which I don't as they always find my feet in the middle of the night:), the computer games Mindcraft & Roblox, and art. My little engineer, I'm proud of what he creates. We share a love of dragons, Spiderman and drawing. We live with two black cats that think they own us. (Taz and Batman) I've always lived with animals in my life. They just make it better. I'm hoping to get a dog soon. My dilemma is either getting a puppy or an older dog that most people pass on. I'm a christian, who loves Jesus and firmly believes I don't understand everything or much of anything really, and it's ridiculous to judge anyone.

I'm a self-taught (still learning) artist, trying out many mediums. So far I'm attracted to collage/mixed-media. I love trying out new techniques. I have a lot of the specialty mediums to play with.

In 1999 I was in a serious car accident that injured my back. That gave me the time to explore my creative side. Before that I sold wine and spirits to restaurant and bars. I loved it, there was a lot of freedom and creativity in the promotional aspects of the job. Also I loved selling wine so romantic! I'm still infatuated with it.

My favorite colors are purples or reds. I love almost all colors, I find myself attracted to different colors at different times. I don't really care for bright colors, except in small doses. Bright red is my exception! Some pastels are nice, but I usually don't gravitate to them. I love the tinted whites though, something about the barely there color. My favorite metal is copper as well as rose colored gold, I like using metallics in my work. I like trying out different palettes ie. peach, red, cream. Earthy reds yellows and blues. I'm always looking for any unusual palettes.( Any suggestions would be appreciated!)

I love dragons, oriental themes, fantasy/medieval, dragons, fairies, mermaids, dragons, anything fantastical. I love the possibilities of that time period. (not dark arts or Harry P., (I haven't read any of the books yet.) full moons, jesters, Pierrot, & mimes, all felines (the big cats are so beautiful), wolves, birds, travel, time, funny, unusual, faces, eyes, vintage, eclectic or thought provoking themes, intriguing quotes. I've been attracted to harlequin patterns lately. I'm not offended easily. I like artistic nudes and don't have a problem with colorful language.

I really don't like cutesy. Hello Kitty, Disney, Kawaii. I don't like anything about snow or winter. I don't care for pink, neon colors, overwhelmingly bright colors, glitter except in small doses. Very soft pink as a compliment can be really pretty.

I love lemongrass scent. Also most floral scents, honeysuckle, jasmine, lavender, gardenia to name a few. I don't care for fruit or veggie scents. ( They just make me hungry. lol ) I'm allergic to strong chemical scents. I usually burn a scented candle or have fresh flowers in my art room. I find it is as inspiring as music. I've never had anyone say that my work has a overwhelming scent, but thought I should give a heads up.

I've been collecting foreign ephemera. I love traveling, even if only in my imagination:)

I love swapping and getting to know people all over the world. I really love learning about different customs!!

I really want to make something you would love, so I usually have an idea on what I want to do technique wise, but normally wait until I read your profile before making it. For me that's the whole point of sharing art. I realized that I needed an art community to push myself out of my comfortable rut. :) and force myself to do something even when my back is hurting. I try to be careful to give myself enough time to finish and send ahead of the deadlines. If you don't receive something, or have any problems, please contact me and I'll send a replacement, or work things out with you. If you are going to be late just let me know, I would much rather get great art than rushed art. Also I really want to know you received my swap. ( I think I worry more about that than receiving a swap.) especially international. Thanks.

Also it's not necessary to send extra stuff for a heart, I base my rating of hearts on quality and attention to my profile. If the something extra is based on my profile I would appreciate it,( a girl could never have too many dragon images you know) and I will probably heart. I just don't want anyone to feel it's expected or needed. I love receiving art made just for me. I have moved into a bigger house, with a smaller art studio,( go figure ) so I'm trying to down size my supplies. Please don't buy anything for me, if you don't have it, trust me I don't need it! I would much rather receive art you make than more stuff to use, or more likely sit there hoping to be used. I do try to send extras if I have something my partner would like not for a heart, but I have found I have so many things that I'm getting lost and overwhelmed wading through it that I'm not getting any art done. I went through a period that I had to have every new toy and pretty paper to create great art. hahaha I've since learned that's great marketing and when things are too cluttered so is my making art!

I will rate as soon as I get your package, it doesn't leave my computer's side until it's done. So if I haven't rated you, I haven't received it yet.

Favorite Music

I love music and listen to it most of the day. I have a weird quirk that I can't turn on the T.V. until 5:00pm. I guess it's being "retired", and usually I'd much rather read. The music I like is, Blues,(Muddy Waters, B.B. king, etc.) Jazz, ( Pat Metheny, Miles Davis etc.) Classical,(Franz Shubert, Mozart, Chopin, etc.) Classic hard rock, 60's 70's and 80's mostly. (Steppenwolf, Led Zepplin, Eagles, Cream, Janis Joplin, Def Lepard, Billy Squier, to name a few.) Of today's music I do like The Black Keys, and Mumford and sons, Adele. I don't really listen to country music, the worst period of my life was filled with country & western. And music always takes you back to those certain times good or bad. I seem to hear the music first, then the lyrics. (The cause of quite a few embarrassing moments, loving a song then having someone laugh at me because of the lyrics.)

Favorite Movies

Gone with the wind, Life is beautiful, Planet of the apes, Highlander, Star Wars I'm sure there are more, but I can't seem to remember them just now.

Favorite Television

Scandal, Grimm, Revenge, The Big Bang Theory, Stargate, Stargate Alantis, The O'Reilly Factor. NCIS, Babylon 5, Highlander, Star Trex, Big Brother. ( I hardly ever get peoples' strategies, but I get addicted to this show every summer??) My husband and I watch and laugh at stupid snake movies when we are bored.The more ridiculous the better.

Favorite Crafts

Altered books, I have books started in these themes,( Dragons, Fantasy/medieval, Jesters, Jokers & mimes, travel, Cats,including all felines, Asian,Wine, art techniques, kind of a test AB.) Collage, Atcs, papercrafts, I'm trying to improve my drawing and painting skills. I'm addicted to specialty & handmade papers, I like making background papers as well.
I've been into making Atcs. A lot of my ATC backgrounds are failed art projects. I have a sewing machine that is very neglected. Just haven't gotten there yet. Hence the lack of curtains in my bedroom. I've journaled most of my life and want to explore art journals. So far the words win out. It's almost like I have to get them out of my head to start the day. Most of my journals make absolutely no sense! I've been published in Artitude Zine. Also I would like to try designing a zine. Maybe on wine.

Favorite Books

I love to read! To me a well written book is nirvana. Sometimes I just want a lightweight easy to lose myself in story, (snack) and other times I want to be totally immersed in a deep thought-provoking world, (eight course meal). What I really want is an acceptable resolution at the end of the story. Drag them through hell and back,rough them up, give them some character it makes for a great story, but please let them have some peace or as clique as it is an HEA at the end, depending on the story. The Great Gatsby absolutely shattered me and made me realize that I don't care how well you can turn a phrase I want to be glad I read the book. There are all kinds of books I love. C.S. Lewis is one of my absolute favorite authors, and I think his own life journey was amazing. Also I think everyone should read "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupery it's the best kid/never too old to read book ever, especially if you catch yourself being too grown-up, or need a reason to love the stars. Yes I do cry every single time I read it, yet in a good way.

Fantasy/ scifi is my favorite genre, I get enough reality in my own life. :) I also love the world-building, different ways of thinking. My favorite fantasy writers are Robin Hobb, Karen M. Moning, Sherilyn Kenyon, Shelly Laurenston, Laurann Dohner, Steven R. Donaldson, J.R.R. Tolken, Sharon Green, Patricia Briggs and maybe George R.R. Martin, I'm not sure as he has frustrated the hell out of me. It's more like a love/hate relationship. He's taking way to long to finish is series "Song of Fire and Ice" and as I said before I don't see a good resolution for anyone. Hopefully he will surprise me and let someone I like live.
My favorite christian authors are Randy Alcorn, Frank Peretti, Francine Rivers. Sharon Kay Penman writes the best medieval fiction, I feel like historical accuracy is extremely important to her. Robert Ludlum would be my pick for suspense. I don't care for horror at all.

I also like most art techinique books. I love Lynn Perrella's books. I order both Somerset Studio and CPS. (wish they came on alternating months, Sigh) I really like handmade zines as well. The Bible is a part of my everyday living.

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks for the lovely tree ATC and all the goodies
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Comment: You are getting the WOW Factor! Super great Swap package. Love my Purple Snowlady and all the extras and the Envie are awesome. Big Hug!
Response: Thank you, I was so excited to get you for purple so I could do a snowman for you! I'm glad you liked her.
Pandd rated for USAPC: USE THOSE SCRAPS ATC #3 on Apr 1, 2014
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Comment: Great job. You have the right idea ! Really good for your first steampunk. Thank you for the beautiful papers too.
Response: Oh good, I'm glad you like it. Now I'm intrigued by steampunk.
CourtneyAnne rated for GROUP SWAP: MARCH 2014 on Mar 24, 2014
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Comment: LOVE the envie and esp the gaelic dictionary page, so fun!
Response: I had fun making it. I wanted to use the dictionary page on the envie, but couldn't make it work. Thank you for the <3 hugs Dawny
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Comment: Wow! I really love this ATC. The technique is amazing. Thank you :)
Response: You have a great profile it was hard to pick a theme. We have a lot of the same tastes. Hugs Dawny
mjane8185 rated for Make an Envelope #24 on Mar 21, 2014
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Comment: Thanks so much! The envelopes were gorgeous! I love love love the map! So cute!
Response: Oh I'm glad the map was the one I wasn't sure of. Thanks Hugs Dawny
alonalonzo rated for QTA Themed Envie #3: Asian on Mar 20, 2014
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Comment: Wow! What an awesome package to come home to from a short getaway. Thank you Dawny for the beautiful collection of papers, images, laser die cuts, and lovely bookmark which I am currently using in a book I am reading...Geisha, A Life. My creative mind is just racing right now! I absolutely love it all! Thank you for being my partner again and being so generous. I really appreciate it.
Response: I'm glad you liked it. I hope I didn't duplicate to many items. Hugs Dawny
Doodles24 rated for It's a Rainbow! - green on Mar 19, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATC it's so pretty, and all the little extra bits of paper are great!! <3
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Comment: Pretty ATC. My favorite colors.Thank you for the beautiful extra papers to use.
lylanni rated for Fantasy Themed Bookmark & ATC on Mar 15, 2014
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Comment: Oh my gosh Dawny, you went above AND beyond. The atc and bookmark were amazing and thank you SO much for the extras! I loved everything!
Response: I'm so glad you liked them. I was a little insecure about the bookmark.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great card.
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Comment: I was very thrilled to receive swap from you. your ATC are beautiful, exactly what I had in mind for this swap. your quote is lovely I never heard it and I like it, I totally see that quote attached to the ATc that had stamped face image with random embossing .... all very lovely and yet different Thank you for extra one. Separate Thank you for the paper collection, I love papers and iI have those type of pages its sort of handmade indian papers LOVE the all. and matching monochromatic red envelope was perfect marriage for this swap. Thank you very much for awesome swap!
Response: Thank you for creating the swap! It was so much fun. I'm glad you liked it. hugs Dawny
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Comment: I am so glad this ATC arrived. It made me smile and your 'love' message was very special.
Response: I'm happy it made you smile! Just sorry it took so long.
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Comment: thnak you for the ATC, I am thrilled. what a cute idea with the jar.
Response: Ah thank you, I had fun with it.
ManicPixieKat rated for ATC: Valentine theme in PINK on Mar 2, 2014
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Comment: Love the ATC and thanks so much for the paper! I can't wait to use them.
alonalonzo rated for St. Patrick's Day ATC on Mar 2, 2014
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Comment: Thank you Dawny for the lovely St. Patty's Day ATC, and the gorgeous Japanese/Asian papers...even the enveloped it was wrapped in was beautiful with the Chinese New Year stamp. I loved them all. Can you tell I get excited about Asian things? Have a wonderful St. Patty's Day, and many, many hearts to you!
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Comment: Love them!!!!! Thank you!! And for the little notecards in them too! Such a nice touch! x2!
Houstonsgal rated for Quick Weekend Blind ATC #2 on Mar 1, 2014
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Comment: Love the kitty! Is that paper you used around it? Still trying to figure out what you used! Beautiful indeed!
Response: The kitty is a paper napkin and I added paper lace for contrast. Thank you, I'm glad you like it.
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Comment: WOW! What an artist! Love what you did..... Thanks.
Response: Thank you
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful red cat and all the goodies. Love textured papers-everything is sincerely appreciated:-)
Response: Thank you, I love textured papers too.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 75 3 3
Completed Fives Threes Ones
67 94 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
0 4 27 36
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Comments

Fritosmom on Aug 25, 2014:

Good Morning, Happy Belated Birthday and Welcome to Swap-bot. Hugs and Best Wishes:-)

AbbyGailsCorner on Mar 31, 2014:

Dawny, thank you so much for the amazing set of stamped images you sent me for the USAPC WTA #5! I especially love the Asian images! Thanks for the extra decoupage bird houses, paper and Asian book pages too! This was my first time winning a WTA and you made it extra special!

ladydy5 on Mar 8, 2014:

Welcome to our Artistically Inclined group. Hope you will enjoy and join in the swaps.

ABackwoodsLife on Mar 3, 2014:

Thank you for the ideas and well wishes. :-)

RyeRye on Feb 14, 2014:

cmdunderground on Jan 21, 2014:

Oh my gosh Dawny! I received the I collect tag today. I am so overwhelmed with happiness! You sent me so many great things! Its unbelievable! Thank you so very much! You are so awesome!!!!!!!!

jstubbs on Jul 17, 2008:

Thank you for the unicorn ATC, RAK. It was a nice surprise! Thanks again, Joanna

BabaKatya on Jul 4, 2008:

HAPPY 4TH!

bobilani on Jul 1, 2008:

Hi Dawny!

Thank you so much for the beautiful ATC you made me for the All Things Fae RAK. What a cool image! Is that a stamp? If it is, could you let me know what company made it so I can try to find one? I really love it!! And the paper you used for a background - is that the paper you make that agonysdecay is raving about? It is absolutely beautiful! Thanks again and have a magical day :)

Basilika on Jun 6, 2008:

I've received your ATC with a quote from the forum tag, and I love it. The artwork is so beautiful and well-executed, and the quote is heart-breaking. Thank you!

Hugs, Lisa B

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