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BeingJulia

BeingJulia
Date Joined: January 1, 2009
Last Online: April 5, 2012
Birthday: April 11, 1965
Country: United States
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About Me

***I'm just taking a short break for a bit while I adjust to my new job!! I promise I'll finish out all my ratings/sends and will be back soon hopefully!!****

Without creating I'd not survive! I've been an artist all my life. Raised in a log cabin with a hippie mom, creating was just part of daily life. Now, post 40, post divorce, and somewhat settled in a small apartment, creating, cooking, reading, dreaming has somewhat saved my sanity! I joined Swap-Bot in an attempt to assuage my isolation from other artists. Currently I am working with collage, mixed media, and a bit of jewelry play. Having lost my beloved home, complete with fully stocked workroom and supplies, (It was all left behind when I left), I'm still rebuilding my art studio. Downsizing has taken on a completely new meaning for me. I'm looking forward to connecting with other artists. I've got a lot to learn about this venue!

**So in the month or so I've been here lurking around I've been a little disheartened by the quality of work I've seen posted on Flickr and such. It's not that I think highly of myself, it's just that I don't get the whole slap something on a piece of paper and call it an ATC. To me, ATC is about ART. YOUR art. Whether your work is hand drawn or collaged, I would hope that you strive for some semblance of quality. I do.

Likes/Dislikes

Likes : Anything vintage, paper, buttons, words!, moons, poetry, old text, nudes, brushes, pens, ribbon, tea, spice mixes, bottles, handmade toiletries, cards, ephemera, vintage photos, hearts, herbs!. vintage illustration from children's books. Things with wings.

****NOTE for swap bot partners**** please don't concern yourself too much with my "likes/dislikes" If you've made it, I'm sure I'll like it, with the caveat that I really don't "do" commercial type stuff.. Hello Kitty.. anime.. cartoon.. All else is fair game!

I love to cook. Collect cookbooks. Love vegetarian lusciousness, (I am a meat eater, however), curries, soups, stews and BREAD! I make a lot of homemade bread. Bizarre fetish for kitchen tools, spoons, tiny bowls.

I am very "sacred feminine" orientated. I collect tons of literature about women's studies, Goddess Studies, etc. I adore the female nude, particularly full bodied curvy girls (um.. like me). It seems important to me to see the beauty in this form I was given. I work for a controversial feminist health organization and a staunch supporter of women's rights. ALL of them.

Dislikes: Commercial cartoony anything! Mass produced junk that pollutes our sense of identity. Anything done half-assed. Most stickers. ugh. SO unoriginal. For me it's got to feel old.. as if someone before me has touched it. Ignorance-(how so many could still be so ignorant in such an age of information is beyond me.) Closed minded individuals that hide in packs. Protesters from bizarre religious groups. Religious fanatics who think their way is the only way. And good lord I hate doing laundry.

Favorite Crafts

ATCs, inchies, arches, collage, mini books, altered books, matchbox shrines, handmade mail-art. I do other things..but these are topping the list right now.

Favorite Music

Jazz: Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, Etta James.. the list is long. Singer-Songwriter: Damien Rice, Josh Radin, Ray Lamontagne.. Rock: Seether, Weepies, Hinder, Cat Power..

And then..

I have 2 grown and glorious boys. The oldest has graduated Summa Cum Laude in Graphic Arts and has yet to land a job. (keep yr chin up!) and the youngest who is still finishing his Physics degree. They are the light of my life.

My oldest has a really cool blog: www.tomlowell.wordpress.com

you should check out his bizarre art and thoughts.

my mom is an artist too, right now she's dealing with a terminally ill husband..

http://www.bluewing-art.com/

About my ATC's

My work with ATC's has been a process. At first it seemed "silly" to do these little creations instead of what I feel as an artist I "should" be creating. But given space and means they are exactly what I need right now. I'm hooked.

All my cards are built on heavy chipboard (except a few of the "opening" one's) It's my opinion that the art form needs weight and substance to give it that one more aspect that I need it to have. (Goddess, that I could somehow add sensual odor and taste I probably would, just for that next sensory imput... not a practical idea.) There's just something about really feeling the card. I am always growing in my tastes in what I want to work with. I love paper... but eventually will probably dabble in fabric, may want to try a little metal too. Vintage images make me coo like a baby. love them. I particularly love nudes.. but try to understand that other's don't.. so I do read profiles to get a feel for my recipient and respect everyone's differences. Tho I use mostly vintage images, I'm really pushing myself to reconnect with my watercolors.. so more of those may be coming. I post all my cards, swapped and unswapped on my Flickr account and honestly, if you know I'm sending to you and have a wish.. by all means ask.

By The Way...

I ALWAYS RATE. I ALWAYS SEND.

you should too.

Ratings

dolly rated for Free Theme ATC #6 on Jun 29, 2009
5
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Comment: a thousand pardons for this snaffu - the ATC is classic thank you
artrato3 rated for ATC Trio or Triptych on Jun 12, 2009
5
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Comment: fabulous cards thanks
diana62167 rated for Sparkly Mermaid ATC on Jun 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much this was truly a work of art and I love it the time and detail you put in really show. It is definitely a little treasure to add to my collection. If I could give you more hearts I would. <3 She is beautiful. =] Diana
deenakate rated for Free Theme ATC #4 on Jun 10, 2009
5
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brandid79 rated for Words of Inspiration on Jun 5, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for keeping your word and for the beautiful ATCs!
moonstonegail rated for Free Theme ATC #4 on May 27, 2009
5
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MrsChef rated for Sparkly Mermaid ATC on May 11, 2009
5
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Comment: The card is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you sooo much!! You really did an exquisite job!!
Response: The funny thing is, I didn't plan that one out the way it is.. I couldn't get the images the way I wanted, so I said, "screw it! " and painted my own at the last minute. I do think it came out nice. thank you!!
sweethappychick rated for Free Theme ATC #4 on May 11, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great atc
weeatcrayons rated for Free Theme ATC #6 on May 10, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks!
bcdebinbc rated for ATC Your Choice Swap on May 10, 2009
5
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Robinn rated for ATC Your Choice Swap on May 8, 2009
5
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Comment: Wowzers - thanks!
wackystuff rated for Free Theme ATC #6 on May 8, 2009
5
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Comment: Your ATC of the gal on a fish is very cool. Thanks!
Response: I cannot stop making fish cards right now! Glad you liked. thanks for the rate!
groundhogstamper rated for Free Theme ATC #6 on May 6, 2009
5
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Comment: Nice ATC and extra goodies. Thanks much.
gata rated for ATC Your Choice Swap on May 4, 2009
5
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Comment: My second package from you has arrived. Another lovely ATC, same as the first. Thank you
dolly rated for ATC Your Choice Swap on May 4, 2009
5
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dolly rated for Free Theme ATC #4 on May 1, 2009
5
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5
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Comment: success! i received your package. your ATC is very rich in color and imagery and is much appreciated. Are the stitched edges machine or hand sewn?
Response: LOL!! Glad it got there, there's another in the mail on it's way too! I believe you got a machine sewn edged one.. if I'm not mistaken.
nejxr25 rated for 3 x 3 ATCs April (1) on Apr 29, 2009
5
rating
Comment: many thanks for some great ATC's
Response: You're welcome.
deenakate rated for House shaped ATC on Apr 23, 2009
5
rating
Comment: I love the ATC... its AWESOME. dk
Response: The House Shaped ATC's were some of my favorites!
brandid79 rated for 3 x 3 ATCs April (1) on Apr 23, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the ATCs they were absolutly beautiful!
Response: So glad you liked them.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 83 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
36 88 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
0 1 9 26
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Comments

doublesided on Mar 4, 2010:

Was sorting through old swaps last night and came across the house shaped ATCs you made made - absolutely gorgeous!! Hope your new job is going well, it seems a shame your not swapping just now - we're missing out! Take care x

Upcountrysmiles on May 1, 2009:

Thank you Julia for your support! I appreciate it very much!! Cindy

hollyfly1 on Apr 27, 2009:

hello, I just mailed out your resend of the 5 inchies, I hope these make it to you. Holly

NaughtyElf on Apr 19, 2009:

Thank you so much for joining my group! I am very excited to have you, we just had 2 awesome ATC swaps just pass, but there will be more of those soon as well as my Ye Olde Faire in Camelot series #3!

jdb822 on Feb 6, 2009:

Hallo! You're one of my partners in the Lottsa ATC swap, and I have to just tell you I'm so excited to be swapping with you. I took a glance at your flickr and, WOW, you're very talented!

valentine69 on Feb 3, 2009:

Just added an Irish Inchie Swap...hope you will come join us:)

valentine69 on Jan 22, 2009:

Coffee

Thanks for joining the Coffee & Tea Inchies Swap

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