LadyBlackbirdz

I likes long walks on the beach, and fuzzy kittens.. I KIDD! I decided to finally make a Deviant-ARt account to maybe share knowledge, get inspired and just get to know other crafts people.

I enjoy many things, anime/horror/sci-fi, reading interesting science books, collecting cool useless junk(thrift stores!), occasionally writing bad poems, 4chan, lots of music, my cats/snake/chinchillas/fish, cursing like a drunken sailor, traveling to far off places. Creating steampunk stuffs like costumes. One of my favorite things to do is spending LOTS of time in the woods/forest/nature preserves drawing and sketching and taking lots of photos. I am always inspired in natural environments, and I feel more connected to the bigger picture, plus its peaceful. Since the tender age of 5 I've been crazy about insects/bugs/critters, I love to study entomology (study of insects). Its a lifelong passion, SO I collect, mount & preserve them as well as study and draw them. I have a lot of respect for insects because without them we would all be dead. Most won't harm you so next time your about to squash one out of fear and repulsion, think about the fact that you are killing another living creature that deserves to be here as much as you do. Not enough people have respect for life.

Most of what I do is traditional. I am trained in using the computer programs like adobe but I prefer traditional mediums. I use most forms of paint, airbrushing, drawing mediums but mostly graphite/colored pencils, occasionally mixed media, INK, markers & pens, ..

Now for the boring stuff. I'm a scientific/medical illustrator. Earned 3 college degrees in art and science, yes I have a website.
I'm not here to toot my own horn, or to stroke anyone's ego. SO if you are ever offended by my opinion or critiques, please know it comes from a nice place, no harm done, I just like pushing people to achieve their best. If you can't handle someone else's opinion or critique of your work then you shouldn't claim to be a true artist, or you shouldn't be displaying it for others to view. Because without an audience and opinions, art doesn't have a place in this world. My advice is, create for YOURSELF and because its YOUR passion, believe in yourself. Be prepared to be pushed and challenged, I also welcome it too.

OK so enough of the preaching and ranting. I wish everyone the best! if you wanna come say HI my screen-name is down below.

Current Residence: New York & Chicago
Favourite genre of music: Trip-hop, shoe-gaze, instrumental, new age, rock
Favourite photographer: Dont have one, but I dig ansel adams
Favourite style of art: I like many styles. What matters most, is creativity, Subject and excecution/Skill involved.
Operating System: Pc windows
MP3 player of choice: Ipod
Favourite cartoon character: Jem because shes truley outrageous & Tons of anime characters I've loved over the years.
Personal Quote: "Nuttier than a box of CrackerJacks!"- By Me