3/28/13 I'm still keeping up with my blog! Yay for current art pics! If you're in an art-related swap with me and you don't want to ruin the surprise, don't look!

I am an artist. I love to draw abstract and zentangle drawings, usually with animal or nature themes. I sell these drawings in my Etsy shop, please take a look! It's also the same style I usually draw my art-swaps in.

I live in Washington (the state, not the capital!) and enjoy the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, and the glorious Olympic and Cascade Mountains.

I spoil my Chocolate Labrador dog named Lena, plus I have 10g tank of neon tetras, platys, and a little zebra snail named Gordon. I also have a red betta named Leif, kept separately of course!

I read tons of fantasy/SciFi novels, though ask me why I never finish any... (Though I've finally finished first 5 Percy Jackson, and have gotten up to book 6 in the Harry Potter series!) I also write short stories when the muse strikes... but I almost never finish them.

I enjoy drawing, painting with acrylics and watercolor, sketching, collages, photography, jewelry making (mainly earrings cus I have no patience for bigger things), polymer clays, art journaling, and stamping. I make and swap ATCs, Inchies, handmade cards, pretty envies, bookmarks, etc etc. I love testing and trying out new crafts, too.

I am always open to one-on-one swaps, just message me and let me know! Even if it's not listed here, just drop me a message. I love swapping for different things, or trying out something new to swap. :)

Colors: Green, Orange, Bright Pink, Purple. Plus all bright colors, & peacock-type blues and greens.

Favorite season is Autumn, I just love the smells and colors and feeling associated with it. Orange and gold and red leaves, pumpkins, hot apple cider, fireplaces, fog, mittens, cinnamon and spices, etc.

I also love winter-y stuff, like snow, snowflakes, snowmen, gingerbread cookies, holly, reindeer. I like Christmas, but I don't really like the "cutesy" themed stuff. I don't like the typical "fat santa" but I LOVE the older st nick. You know, with long robes, and more subdued colors instead of the fire-engine red.

Animals: Wolves, dogs, polar bears, tigers, peacocks, horses, unicorns, seals, dragons, parrots, flamingos, seahorses, killer whales, bettas, and cows!

I love all mythical creatures like dragons, mermaids, selkies, unicorns, fairies, elves, gnomes(cute or not), etc etc. :D

I adore fruit! My favorites are cherries, watermelon, cranberries, and blueberries. I love images of fruit too; drawings, pictures, photos, charms, etc. And I could pretty much survive off of dried banana chips also. (chocolate-dipped banana chips are the BEST invention EVER!)

Movies/television: Lord of the Rings series, Star Wars, Stargate, Princess Bride, Princess Diaries, The Emperors New Groove, Mulan, Tim Burton movies! All the Star Treks. Superhero movies like Batman, Green Lantern, Thor, Iron Man, Avengers, Batman Beyond, etc.

Flowers: All Dahlias and Lilies, and I love just about any other really bright and colorful flowers!

Books: Bible, Lord of the Rings series, Percy Jackson, R.A. Salvatores' Drizzt, Harry Potter, Iron Druid series, The Dark Angel, Hunger Games, Mortal Instruments. I also am always finding new books to read, usually fantasy/sci-fi fiction books.

Dessert-themed items, like cupcakes, cakes, pies, candies, hot-chocolate, fruits, etc.

I would love to receive anything to do with my favorites as listed above (fruit, colors, animals, autumn, media-related stuffs).

I would also love any of the following:

• ATCs of any theme or media. I’m still learning and I love to get inspiration!

• Cards and/or envies. Mini-sized or normal sized is fine, I use both! Handmade or storebought.

• Earrings (new or gently used is ok, I wipe with rubbing alcohol either way)

• Handmade items of your favorite craft!

• Inchies

• Jewelry makings

• Kawaii, real or hand-drawn, on any paper products.

• Photographs of plants, animals, nature, sunsets, local landmarks, etc. (taken by you or not)

• Postcards, any theme, but especially of other countries, animals, birds, oceanlife, fantasy/sci-fi-theme, and handmade.

• Rubber stamps of any theme (un-mounted is totally ok!)

• Scrapbook paper

• Sparkly anything! Tape, paper, ribbon, beads, buttons, stickers, glue. Sparkly=Happy!

• Stickers relating to my favorite things as listed above (like fruits, desserts, sci-fi, fav animals, fav books, etc)

• Washi and Deco tape.

I love opening mail (especially decorated mail!), and if you put your best effort into whatever is inside, I know I'll enjoy it whether it comes from my "wishlist" or not. If I absolutely can't use something, I just re-swap, so someone else can use it, so no worries! Thanks so much!

Happy Swapping!