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| This is one of my Crazy Insane Dolls....I have made several and sold worldwide...keep an eye out for new ones coming your way! www.oddolls.net |
..this is a great set up. Ive even got a fridge .... I may never leave my studio. haha. | Biography born Sept. 8th 1970 -Virgo! ♥ Painting History Began painting murals in offices, churches,children's rooms and schools in early 2001-2005 I had to stop because of a hole found in my heart and fainting and dizziness was a favorite pastime! Heart surgery May 2005. yay. Teaching History Taught children ages 5-12, cartooning, art history and arts and crafts in over 10 different schools in the Salt Lake City Valley from 1992-2002. Teacher for Highschoolers Private School, Tooele, Utah 2001-2002 , taught art history, fun! Other Art History Taught watercolor and Drawing with my mom ( she was actually the teacher, but she is also where I learned many techniques) at age 14-16 at a local Highschool Community Program for all ages. 1990-current Designs art for numerous stamp companies around the world. some companies include,Stampin' Up! Stamps on Fire,HALOS,Stamp Emporium, Creative Images, Creative Chaos, and the Angel Company. Published hundreds of pieces of artwork for Cedarmountain Publishing , for their affiliate company, Scrapbook Buzz. Began Contracts with companies and stores (like Derby Street Shoppes, MA) to make holiday themed decor for their displays and stores. 2004-early 2007 Influences 1980-1985 I was obsessed with Elfquest and a little store in the heart of SLC called Cosmic Aeroplane. Many a time I would take a bus (we could do that back then and not fear getting killed or kidnapped, ha!) and practically live in that store and read every magazine my brothers bought and try to copy the artwork. In 1987 I attended a school for ding-dongs like me that HATED normal highschools and Jocks and Boufs and I just couldn't seem to make it at the "normal" schools, So I was 'kicked out' and attended a school for LOSERS called Valley High. It changed my life, I met a Japanese hippy teacher (name withheld) that taught me that I could do anything I wanted with my talent and he taught me how to work with clay, paints and other mediums. He taught me to NEVER quit. I think of him often when sculpting and painting. My mom was an awesome portrait and watercolor artist and I always strived to be like her (or better than her! haha) As a young child (4-12) I was plagued with nightmares, visions and constantly seeing a man cloaked in black lurking in the corners of my home, or sitting on our kitchen chairs just staring at me..(I later found out that most of my siblings saw this man also). We eventually had our house blessed and a sort of an exorcism and I never saw him again and my nightmares began to fade with time. That experience opened me to a whole new thought pattern of 'what-if's' and I began visiting cemetaries and was very drawn to the morbid,death,beyond the veil, and the paranormal. My places of MOST comfort is a good old cemetery, to this day, it brings me much peace and calmness. The obituaries are my favorite part of any newspaper, hands down! Mark Ryden (who doesn't learn from him!) Scott Radke (I love his work so much I feel like crying...haha) Beth Robinson (love her talent) Brian Hill (my brother, great artist and musician 1966-1996) Cart Before the Horse Jennifer Murphy Mission Do I have one? Well yes, I guess I do. To share my art and talents with everyone! yay! I also feel very strong about giving children the support, love and push they need and desire to make something of themselves and KNOW that they can accomplish anything they want to. I have 3 children, all girls, ages 20,16 and 11 and all of them have picked up on art and love it. I love it too! I also want to bring my art and love and understanding to all groups of people. I have a seizure disorder that I have had since age 16, I have struggled with agoraphobia most of my adult life and panic and anxiety attacks and numerous surgeries and therapies. Anyone can do anything that they want to, maybe not perfect, or maybe not like someone else with more abilities. And each and every person can bring something different to this world..and I support it wholeheartedly! So there. Interests Philosophy,Art (obviously), History, Religion(s), Music, People-watching...I know rude, but I love it. I'm probably one of those that other people watchers watch. Family, and being a loner. hahaha. Comments Happy Happy Joy Joy and boo! --Debbie Kirkpatrick |
