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CMWatts ♀️ [17942888] [2011-06-13 01:42:09 +0000 UTC] "Why not?" (United States)

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# Interests

Favorite movies: Like I could pick one...
Favorite TV shows: Dark Angel, Leverage
Favorite bands / musical artists: Bowling for Soup, Sugarcult
Favorite books: White Fang, Kate Daniels
Favorite writers: Shel Silverstein
Favorite games: Sims 2, World of Warcraft
Tools of the Trade: Paint, Photoshop
Other Interests: Writing, fantasy, kittens

# About me

Art to me is an act of release; it's letting go of all the crazy that we hold inside because of what we think everyone will say. It's a way of telling the world exactly how we feel without being judged for it. It's about humor and letting off steam.

There's a Russian word, toska, which means "a longing so intense, so powerful, it makes you physically ill." That's how I identify true artists versus someone who just makes art. Both are held in high esteem to my eyes, but the ones who will go the distance, who leave their mark on the world are the ones who hurt at the idea of letting art go, of leaving it behind.

And for even more crazy, I have a blog now as well! For a bit more humor and reflections on design, go to: worldbydesign.wordpress.com/

Something that's just a note people should take, if you have any interest in working on artwork in Photoshop, check out the book 100% Photoshop. Honestly, it teaches you to use filters in ways that I at least never really thought of.

Current Residence: Virginia
Favourite cartoon character: Cosmo