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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:03:31 PST</pubDate>        
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                <title>My Work in the MJ Opus and Other Tributes</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:16:48 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I am so happy and honored to have been selected to be in the "Global Icon" chapter in The Official Michael Jackson Opus!  Only 26 artists and 18 writers were chosen to be in the book out of all the submissions.  This is especially an honor because Michael Jackson approved of this book himself.  The piece they selected is "Off to Neverland" <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/Off-to-Neverland-MJ-Opus-146081657">[link]</a> .  To view the other winners and learn more about the Opus, please visit <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.krakenopus.com/family/michaeljackson/fans_tributes.php">[link]</a><br /><br />I have also been published in the Anne Peters charity book titled "Moonwalk Through Art" available at <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/887898">[link]</a> .  Profits from this book support Mappa Mondo, a Red Cross childrens hospice in the Netherlands.  For more about Anne, please check out <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.conquista-online.com/">[link]</a> .  The two works chosen to be in this book were <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/Michael-and-Bubbles-134880352">[link]</a> and <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/Michael-Jackson-III-135194317">[link]</a><br /><br />There are three other tribute projects I will be submitting to (all of which have deadlines this month).  These being Letters to Michael <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Letters-to-Michael-Jackson/173327165562?ref=ts">[link]</a> , Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait Fan Book <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.michaeljacksontributeportrait.com/article.php?article_id=31">[link]</a> , and Shawn Henning's tribute book <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://official-mj-tribute-book.socialgo.com/">[link]</a> and his myspace <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.myspace.com/shawnhenning">[link]</a> .  Hopefully I can update you guys on a future date about being published in each of these!  Thanks for reading my journal!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>eBay is my Concubine</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:07:24 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Don't ask why I titled this journal as such, but I do love eBay.  Buying and selling.  Lately I've bought a few small ACEO (art cards at 2.5 x 3.5).  This is the first time I've actually won auctions for original art.  It is really fun and addictive!  It is also interesting to see how other artists selling their work go about it.  I've sold in the past, but never bought so this is definitely a good learning experience (being on the other side, you know).<br /><br />This here: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://shop.ebay.com/animalsbyamanda/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=">[link]</a> is a link to my listings on eBay.  I sell ACEO art cards, usually about animals.  Many examples can be found in my gallery.  I am also trying to sell some Michael Jackson artwork there.  The Michael auctions are "Giving Works" auctions, meaning a percentage goes towards charity.  As always, I'm available for commissions and more information on that can be found at my website here <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.amandapampena.com">[link]</a><br /><br />Feel free to check out my auctions and let me know what you think of the auction layouts (I love sparkle borders! But maybe they are distracting?)<br /><br />Anywiz, thanks for reading my journal! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I've been Tagged! 8 Things about Me!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:06:13 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I've been tagged for the first time in a journal, so now I will fulfill my tagging duties! lol<br /><br />Eight things about me...that you may or may not know:<br /><br />1. Although I have a degree in visual art, I am currently writing a novel.<br /><br />2. I hate the sun...I use an umbrella and sunscreen when I can.<br /><br />3. I like to post clever and sometimes inappropriate comments on youtube videos...lol...<br /><br />4. I love Disney movies and I want to live at Disneyland with Michael Jackson...he can dress as Peter Pan and I can dress as Alice.<br /><br />5. I believe in animal rights and liberation; outlawing factory farms, fur farms, and circuses; and consideration of pets as legal family members. <br /><br />6. I hate psychaiatrists, therapists, and social workers because they get off on others' suffering.<br /><br />7. I want to win an oscar for best screenplay...and I was planning on asking Michael Jackson to be my date (seriously, I was planning on it...not that I expected to ever sell or be nominated for a screenplay lol).<br /><br />8. Art, in its various forms, is the most important thing in the world.<br /><br />There you have it!  Now I tag you, reader of my journal.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Michael Jackson, My Biggest Artistic Inspiration</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:24:18 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Michael Jackson is my biggest artistic inspiration (that is human).  I was a fanatic in high school, in fact, I wanted to marry him desparately.  Even after I graduated high school in 2005, Michael was never far from my thoughts.  I did a self portrait of myself dressed as Michael in a drawing class during college (I have yet to post it.  It included Disney characters as well).  Some of you may have known about my love for Michael and possibly you shared it with me.<br /><br />I was planning to go to Michael's London concert.  I was hoping to buy VIP tickets soon, hopefully for an October show.  I thought to myself, "This may be my last chance to see him live.  I won't regret spending this much money on a credit card."  One of my life's goals was to see Michael in person and meet him here on Earth.  All I keep thinking is "Heaven Can Wait."  <br /><br />There is a part of me that wants to believe that he has staged this.  I wouldn't be terribly surprised, although it does seem out of his character.  As bad as that would be, at least there would be a chance of meeting him in person.  If only I could hug him, kiss his cheek, and tell him how much he means to me.  But if I'm completely honest, my gut says he really has passed on.<br /><br />There are many reasons why he is such an inspiration to me.  I could write a long thesis paper on it.  His professional work is inspirational to me, although it is hard to articulate why in a way other people could understand.  I always felt like Michael and I were soulmates (I believe people can have more than one).  I'm sure MANY others feel the same way.  I've planned over and over in my head what I'd say when I met him because I wouldn't want to blend with the crowd of fans or scare him off.  He and I would have been friends given the opprotunity.  We have very similar personalities.  When he was doing a photoshoot with ET (for the ET Storybook) he had so much fun with ET and even kissed him on the cheek.  When I read that in Michael's autobiography, "Moonwalk", I thought it was so sweet.<br /><br />Just a few days ago I was listening to Michael's "Bad" album on the ride back from the "Art for the Animals" workshop I took at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in UT.  Just before the workshop I watched Michael's "Private Home Movies" on youtube.  His commentary on it is so cute!  I also watched other fan videos that were very fun...most of which were made my female fans lol.<br /><br />Katherine, Michael's mom, and his children...and the rest of the family...I send them positive energy.<br /><br />I hope your transition was smooth.  Finally you can take a walk or go to the grocery store without any problems.  <br /><br />I love you, Michael.  See you in heaven.  (I wonder if my Minee is interested in meeting Michael?  He had listened to his music pretty often...)<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>American Idol in Denver!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:59:48 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ This isn't exactly art related, but I just thought I'd mention to my fellow deviants that American Idol auditions are coming to Denver, CO from July 12 - July 14, 2009 at INVESCO Field!  I will definitely try out! Hopefully make it up to Paula and them, then hopefully to Hollywood...hopefully not the bloopers! LOL!  I like the show a lot, so why not audition if they are coming to my city?  <br /><br />I've been considering audition songs and I will be preparing at least three to be safe.  My choices so far are: Melt My Heart to Stone by Adele, Remember the Time by Michael Jackson, Where is the Sun by Billie Holiday, Circle (2nd Version) by Marques Houston, and Turn Me On by Norah Jones.<br /><br />Are you guys going to audition?  What are your song choices?<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>BFA Thesis Exhibition: Animal Mine</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 18:57:05 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ My fellow Deviants,<br /><br />Up until Friday, May 8 is the University of Colorado Denver BFA Thesis Show!  This is at Emmanuel Gallery on the Auraria Campus in Denver, CO.  The Reception is tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th from 4 to 7pm.  Free food, Great art!  This exhibition is very colorful and I am so glad to exhibit and graduate along side such great artists this semester!  If you can make it to the reception!  If you are in the Denver area, it'd be great if you came to the reception!  <br /><br />My body of work is titled "Animal Mine".  I am displaying four oil paintings in the Emmanuel Gallery.  The exhibition will move to the Courtyard by Mariott Partnership Gallery on 16th Street Mall opening on May 11th, 2009.  I will be displaying more artwork there.  For more information check out my website <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.amandapampena.com">[link]</a> and if you would like me to mail you a post card, just email me your PO Box address or whatever!  <br /><br />Thanks for reading and you are all invited!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Minee: April 2003 - February 26, 2009</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:48:54 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I thought I would let everyone know that Minee, my orange cat, went to heaven unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2009.  We found out on that Saturday.  He was 5 years old, almost 6, and 14 pounds.  I was inspired to write this today because my random favorites were four orange cat artworks.  Perhaps a sign that I needed to let you all know what happened...which is one of the reasons I have not been on lately.<br /><br />There is a permanent tribute to Minee on my website under Bio at <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.amandapampena.com">[link]</a> Just click on the "Bio" and scroll down to see it.  He was cremated on the Wednesday following his passing (or evolution?).  There are still many of his little firey hairs all around the house and my clothes.  I will continue to make artwork about him.  More will be uploaded soon.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>1st Place in Fine Art Category at Republic Plaza!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:08:47 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I just won my first prize ever from an art exhibition!  I got 1st Place in the Fine Art category at Republic Plaza's "On My Own Time: Tenant Art Exhibit" in Denver, CO!  The show runs till Friday, February 20th.  "Loving Lily" was the piece that got me the prize, but you will also see "Bobby Sleeping" there.  I totally did not expect to get 1st Place!<br /><br />I actually got there just a few minutes late and missed the first few prize announcements, so I didn't pick up my ribbon in front of all the people.  However, I am still VERY happy with the whole experience.<br /><br />You may now visit my website at <a href="http://www.amandapampena.com">[link]</a><br /><br />Loving Lily:  <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/UCD-Fall08-Loving-Lily-105730206">[link]</a><br />Bobby Sleeping: <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/UCD-Fall08-Bobby-Sleeping-105729801">[link]</a> <br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Art at Republic Plaza in Denver, CO!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:52:30 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ "Loving Lily" <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/UCD-Fall08-Loving-Lily-105730206">[link]</a> and "Bobby Sleeping" <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/UCD-Fall08-Bobby-Sleeping-105729801">[link]</a> are on display at the Republic Plaza building on 16th Street Mall in Denver, CO!  They are down the escalators, then past the elevators.  Best spot for the lower level!  Other great art is there as well.  Please go to the front desk and fill out a People's Choice award slip and vote for one of my pieces anytime before February 11 at 3pm! <br /><br />Reception: Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 4:30 to 6:00PM...awards will be given out during the reception.  Cookies and refreshments.<br /><br />The show is up until February 19, 2009!  I hope any of you from Denver, CO can make it.  Thanks!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Joining The-Big-Cats-Club</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:56:33 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm joining <a href="http://the-big-cats-club.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/t/h/the-big-cats-club.gif?1" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconthe-big-cats-club:" title="the-big-cats-club"/></a> The-Big-Cats-Club on DeviantArt!  I hope to get more work in my gallery of big cats, but as of now I have these:<br /><br /><a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/Afternoon-Nap-108628283">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/Sketchbook-Baby-Jaguar-55427887">[link]</a><br /><br />Note that the first piece is currently on Display at <a href="http://www.bluesunproductions.net/">[link]</a> in Parker, CO till April 1, 2009.  This is a super cool group, so please check them out!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Artwork on Display!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:44:05 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://catwomanjedi.deviantart.com/art/Afternoon-Nap-108628283">[link]</a> This piece is currently on display at Blue Sun Productions (Parker Station, 3rd Floor...intersection Parker Rd and Mainstreet) in Parker, CO, USA.  It will be there until April 1, 2009, unless it sells before then.  The show is titled "Colorado Wildlife" and to view more info check out <a href="http://www.bluesunproductions.net/">[link]</a> Please go check it out if you can!  I'll let you all know if they use my image on their website or postcards...and I will inform you all of the reception. <br /><br />I will also have work in a show from January 28 till February 19, 2009 in Denver, CO at the Republic Plaza building downtown.  I'm not sure what pieces will be in that show but I'll let you all know.<br /><br />Talk to you later!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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