ivaart

Hi, I took a bit of a break from Swap bot but now I am back...

My name is Iva and I am an artist from Toronto. I am 25 and work in the corporate world by day and paint by night. Currently exploring new and fun techniques and trying to grow as an artist.

I have a beautiful cat that is in constant need of my attention, but I love him more for it. I run a little Etsy shop (ivaart) and am trying slowly make it as a full time artist.

I love * dark chocolate and coffee * spending time with family and friends * dancing the night away * relaxing by water * shopping * reading * hiking * trees, birds, butterflies *and more

My number one love is acrylic painting. My style is a bit abstract and subject matter ranges from fully abstract to realism.

When I discovered mixed media I fell in love and have been addicted ever since. It all started with ATCs and then moved on to bigger pieces.

I am about to start knitting again, sewing, embroidering and well the list goes on of the things I am about to get started on...

I also make greeting cards, lip balm, accessories and jewelry.

My favorite colours are red, blue, black and purple. I love the combination of red and white, purple and white.

A lot of my work is inspired by nature: birds, bugs, trees, sunsets.

Friends, House, Lost, Entertainment Tonight (guilty pleasure), Grey's Anatomy

I have a wide range of tastes when it comes to books, from Science Fiction to Romance to Mystery to Non Fiction. Some of the authors I like include Stephen King, Ben Bova, Sue Graphton, Sophie Kinsella

• paper and stationary
• fabric
• stickers
• bags and pouches
• notecards
• old illustrations and books
• pens, markers, pencils
• dark chocolate
• notebooks and journals v neck Tshirts - size medium
• buttons

*handmade bath & body products * soap *scrubs

and more