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I had an illustration teacher in high school who was often quite sage, despite continuing to wear the same polyester pantsuits he'd been wearing since 1973. He particularly liked me, maybe because I could see beyond lavender and plaid, and he let me sit in with him when he graded students' work (mine included). "I give ---- a good grade because he's clearly done good work; the composition is good, the flow is dynamic. But he's in a rut. It's the same exact thing, with different characters, every time. He shows no growth. Artists have to grow. Their work has to develop. Even Disney wants a well-rounded portfolio from their artists, more than big eyes and Barbie waists, even if that's all they'll end up drawing..."












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Instead, here's my list of shirts I like, although, truth be told, I'd probably only spend money on the llama.



Okay, maybe the snail, too. Go vote on your favourite designs.












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Currently I'm paying for a horse I'm part-leasing and a gym membership, but I'm starting to seriously consider enrolling in an art class, if only to get the juices flowing again. Maybe a figure drawing class, if I can find one. But I'm not sure I have the money.

Good thing I have a camera, because it lets me be creative at least a little bit.












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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/21995253/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/21995253/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:40:17 PST
Seriously, I lead a very busy life in Londontown and just don't get enough time for editing and posting photos, nevermind drawing. And to all the people who have added me as a friend or offered me favourites on my work, I thank you, but forgive me if I just don't manage to say it to each of you individually.

Things are good. I'm looking forward to a few days off at home with Mom over Christmas. Maybe I'll manage to do some posting.

All the best for the Holidays and have a safe, healthy new year !







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It's about freaking time I updated this thing. And I'm still kind of not updating it, but at least you get a new journal entry.

So, I've been in London, ON for almost five months now and where the time has gone, I have no idea. I've mounted my first exhibit and am working on the second (which is going to be much bigger). I have a social life. I have a wonderful apartment in a marvellous Victorian mansion only 15 minutes by foot from the Museum where I work. I'm pretty darn happy ! That's not to say I don't miss Whitehorse, because I surely do. I miss it more than I expected I would. And today, I really wish I could go hike Grey Mountain, or drive into Scout Lake.

This coming Saturday, I fly out of Pearson for summer school in Leicester. Did you catch that, Leicester folk? I'll be in town for a week if you want to have a coffee with an exotic Canadian.

I've got a pile of photos that need posting. I'll get to them soon.












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I'm leaving Whitehorse (forever?!) ! Tomorrow I begin my insane cross-continental trek with a pair of cats in my Kia. There will be photos at the end. I'm on to a new job and new life in London, ON.

Man. Wish me luck. And maybe we'll hang out as I pass through your town !












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Going Nowhere has been chosen as one of the Yukon selection of art to be exhibited as part of the upcoming Arctic Winter Games. And they are actually paying me an artist fee ! The mind boggles.














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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/16063376/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/16063376/ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:24:04 PST

I haven't updated since my birthday... and that was four months ago ! Gracious.

I haven't the time to go into details, but here's the gist.

1. On a 'break' with the boyfriend. Rather, the boyfriend is taking a 'break'. It's tough. I don't like it, he doesn't like it much, either, I think, but it's important and I'm understanding. No, really, I'm not being sarcastic.

2. Job was kicking my ass with miserableness. Did a bunch of applying for jobs at the end of August.

3. Best friend gave birth; missed another friend's wedding - supervisor took holiday at the time this was going on so I couldn't.

4. Went to Los Angeles for Thanksgiving (Columbus Day for the Yanks) - good times. Saw art, enjoyed sun, sand and pollution. Bought NASA flightsuit (or good replica) at a used clothing store.

5. Back to the Yukon. Got super sick. Had interview for a job in Ontario. Didn't hear back. Made new friend ! Seriously, it's been hard to do that in Whitehorse.

6. Got super sick again - anti-biotics required. Work stress. Finally heard back and was short-listed.

7. Went to Ontario for a Visual Art Summit, also visited friends and family. Remembered what it was like to be loved and to love in return, to eat in restaurants that do not bankrupt, and got new clothes. Met director of museum at which I was shortlisted.

8. Back to Yukon and feeling good about self - hooray for being loved. Got job. Holy crap.

9. Christmas, already? Wtf? Eek, must make cards and send them !

10. Sporadically update dA.

11. HOLIDAY. Stuck in Yukon, but leaving for Ontario in new year.

The End.

PS. MERRY CHRISTMAS, or other seasonally appropriate greetings ! All the best to you and yours.












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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/14327527/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/14327527/ Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:10:25 PDT

That's right, ladies and gentlemen, as of today, I have exited my 20s and entered the bright unknown of my 30s ! I am in that limboland of no longer 'youth' but not 'middle age' and I've been told several times recently that "30 is the new 20", which is mostly true only because my generation seems to have a real problem growing up.

Anyway, I'm VERY excited to be 30, not bothered at all. It's been a steadily improving ride since my early 20s and particularly in the last two years, things have really come together in a lot of ways. I'm pretty certain that despite ups and downs along the way, things are only going to get better and I'm looking forward to the adventures that await !

Happy Birthday to Me !

PS. Also, art updates will come soon. For real.












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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/13822805/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/13822805/ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:38:54 PDT

You may, or you may not, have heard of Blogathon, but I am participating. On July 28, either starting in the morning or the evening (I haven't decided yet), I'll be blogging approximately every half hour in order to raise money for the Humane Society of Canada.

If you want to read my rationale, I've posted it here.

If you want to sponsor me in my audacious attempt, click right here !

First two people to sponsor me over $50CAD gets one of my deviantart prints for free*. How do you like them apples?






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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/13447187/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/13447187/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:13:16 PDT

Incredibly, I have not been on here in almost six months. I've been incredibly busy with other things. I haven't had time to do much in the way of drawing and even less time for actually sitting down and going through my photographs.

Maybe I'll manage this summer. We'll see.

I hope everyone is well and send my regards and hope everyone has a great summer (or winter, if you're down-under).












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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11739588/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11739588/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:04:18 PST

Yes, it's true... Dangle and Rush was accepted into "The Idea of North", the group exhibition to show during the Canada Winter Games here in Whitehorse. I am extremely pleased by this. I haven't had any art publically exhibited in over ten years, as in since high school. Previously, it was always illustration work, but considering I spend more time focusing on photography these days, this is a step for me. A very positive one.

Thanks for the vibes, all !














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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11714698/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11714698/ Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:09:16 PST

May you live in interesting times. Well, my times they are interesting, but not necessarily bad... just... trying. I am sure that in the long run, they'll make me stronger. I'm not going into details, though.

In other news, I submitted two pieces for a group show here in Whitehorse. It's an exhibition of "North" related stuff in honour of the Canada Winter Games which are in town starting at the end of this month. What pieces did I enter?

This: And this:

I'll be terribly excited if even one is accepted. We'll see.












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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11405143/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11405143/ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:29:38 PST

Okay, so... HAPPY NEW YEAR ! I can get away with saying it as it's still early in the month. Ya. Or else I could be ramping up for Chinese New Year. Or something.

My holiday was desperately needed and nearly completely fantastic ! Photos were taken, but no drawings done. I'll post some eventually.

I'm now back in the Yukon and it's fucking freezing. Pardon my Esperanto, but seriously, it's -40 with the windchill, -27 without. What the hell? After freakishly balmy southern Ontario and horseback riding in a T-shirt... well, let's just say I'm not loving the cold so much.

Anyway, here's hoping you all have a great (or at the very least an adequate) 2007.











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11062871/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11062871/ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:12:07 PST

I'm having one of those days.
And it isn't pretty.











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11001134/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/11001134/ Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:09:11 PST

Gosh, has it been that long since I updated? Huh. Busy girl I am, or something. I have been remiss, but seriously, I've been busy.

I decided to do this year's Holiday Card Project because it seems like a nice way to make a little difference in someone's life.

I also created three new cards for this year, which almost makes up for the total lack of new designs last year. Most of my cards have been mailed out. Woo. There are a few left to go, but they should all be on their way in a matter of a few days. Imagine that, cards arriving BEFORE the event... Shocking.

So, that's about it. I'm going back to Ontario for the holidays to see my mom, my friends, and Gareth. He's flying in from Wales and we'll have a painfully short 13 days together, but I'll take what I can get. Love is crazy, but awesome.

That's it from me, for now.











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/10440210/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/10440210/ Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:13:59 PDT

As my friend Violetice pointed out, I got an image in the 100% QC Approved prints feature ! Holy crappola ! I am very, very pleased ! Flattered ! Surprised !

Wow.

Also, I hit 7000 pageviews, which is is pretty sweet. *shimmies*











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/10331861/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/10331861/ Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:19:56 PDT

It's odd being away from home for Thanksgiving, not having turkey, stuffing and cranberries, but there have been a couple of lovely gatherings and some delectable pumpkin pie. I have a challenging and meaningful job that gives me great satisfaction, two wonderful cats, wonderful and generous upstairs neighbours, friends and family I love and who love me, even though they're far away, a boyfriend with whom I'm completely in love and who is the same with me... so, in all, I guess I'm pretty grateful. Yes, though there are plenty of inconveniences and trivial disappointments, in all, I've got a heck of a lot to give thanks for.

Happy Thanksgiving !











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/10061766/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/10061766/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:44:24 PDT

I'm feeling down a lot these days. No doubt it has to do with many things. Primarily, I miss Gareth and my friends and family back in TO. I'm swamped at work and feeling overwhelmed with stuff that needs doing. And, with the autumnal equinox just around the corner, there's no denying it any more, the days are getting shorter.

I haven't done much art lately, nor have I taken many photos. I've been busy with work. I think I've managed to catch a few shots of the colours up here, which are, say, more interesting than they were in Winnipeg, by a long shot. Really, there's no eta on when I'll get more art done. There is so much I need to be doing and I don't know where to start.











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9850437/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9850437/ Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:15:43 PDT

Happy Birthday to me.

It feels weird being here and having a birthday so far from everyone.











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9821836/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9821836/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:54:17 PDT

Why does it do a better job with my drawings than with me? Anyway, I couldn't resist posting this result.



But seriously... Charlie Chaplin? Erm.











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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9809128/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9809128/ Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:30:45 PDT

So... I'm settling into life without Gareth. I don't LIKE it, but what can I do? My cats get more attention and I have more time to do things like draw. And sulk, but I'm trying not to do much of the latter. It doesn't make it any less lonely in my apartment, though. Well, four months isn't -that- long to wait to see him, right? Anyway, I'm getting on with things at work and at home. It won't be so bad.

Check it out ! I have new prints that include some of my favourite (or more popular) illustrations. Buy things ! Er... no, that's what I meant, actually.













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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9754882/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9754882/ Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:13:23 PDT
Now I'm home in Whitehorse, where Twee and Choco are my furry beast monsters. I love them. Of course, then there is the added complication of being in love with someone in neither place, though for two months he was with me in Whitehorse and then travelled back to Ontario with me. Oh, that wacky 85 hour Greyhound ride... never again, but such stories and photos...

Gareth is back in Wales now and I miss him like crazy. I love him and want to be near him, which is kind of challenging considering where we live and what we are currently doing with our lives. Here's to the future and more time spent together.














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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9495137/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9495137/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:07:13 PDT
In a week's time, I'll be sitting on the Greyhound with my love, en route to Toronto to visit friends and family. It also means our time together is drawing to a close and he'll be back in Wales sooner than I'd like. But my gosh, these have been some happy days. Weather be damed, this has been, so far, one of the best summers of my life.

There are a pile of photographs waiting to be edited and uploaded, but I think I'll hang on for now. I'll have more than enough long nights to fill in the future. Well, when I'm not working on my Master's Degree. Yes, that's right... I was accepted to Leicester's distance learning Masters in Interpretive Studies ! Woo, here's to furthering my museological education and student debt !










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9121797/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/9121797/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 01:19:26 PDT
I started putting them on so if people purchased them as prints, they could just get a cheapy frame and not worry about matting them. See, years as a starving student/artist has taught me about being cheap.

Only, now I'm thinking I don't like them. Opinions? If you go back into my gallery, you can see early photos without any frames. :/ I need opinions ! And if you DO like the frames, do you like them one way over another?

Answer my poll [link] or leave a comment ! I NEED TO KNOW.










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8936475/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8936475/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:06:44 PDT
Spring happened really fast. I think we're pretty much into summer now. Seriously, it lasted about a week and a half going from nothing green to everything. It was like the acceleration in a Porsche. Zero to Holy Shit in under 10 seconds. Not to mention that the landscape affords me all kinds of new photographic opportunities.

And, even more exciting is that in a week's time, Gareth will be arriving to spend two months with me and, for a week in July, my best friend will be here, too. This may well shape up to being the best summer ever. Gosh, I hope so !










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8827796/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8827796/ Sat, 20 May 2006 17:07:53 PDT
I have scanned the loose drawings I did at a conference back in March and most of them are in my scraps section along with one or two pics drawn while hanging around in airports or riding in planes. The rest are in my main gallery - the portraits and character sketches and one kind of rough charicature of some nasty poeple.

Anyway, I'll get back to photos soon enough, but it was time for a change. I hope you enjoy these new additions.










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8725969/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8725969/ Tue, 09 May 2006 23:20:08 PDT
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Oh well, I guess I'll come up with a prize for myself. Oh, I know, I'll put my furniture together and hook up my desktop and scanner. THAT is a good prize.

Ya, btw, moved into my own apartment ... first time living without roommates ! Go me ! It's like I'm an adult, or something.

In the meantime, look at these photos from my trip !












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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8655048/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8655048/ Tue, 02 May 2006 18:06:29 PDT my flickr gallery, if you desire.

Also, I purged my print gallery of several pieces. If you didn't buy one and wanted it, tough (or ask me nicely and maybe I'll reactivate it for you). I am using a lot of brackets in this post. Also, I'm feeling kind of scattered. I figure it's because of my lack of dinner and working late.










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8458295/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8458295/ Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:16:10 PDT
I'm tired of sorting through all the prints I have available, so I'm going to disable some of them. Which ones? I don't know yet. So here's the thing. You should buy one if you were thinking of it, because it may vanish from my storefront. Also, you should buy some because I need the money. Heh.

I figure, you've got until the end of the month.










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8199634/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8199634/ Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:23 PST

Harsh? Only maybe. Deserved? Undeniably.










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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8163946/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/8163946/ Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:04:40 PST
Whitehorse is not terribly pretty, though it certainly has some very quaint pockets, but the people seem genuinely nice (mostly). I get the sense that in order to do well here, though, I should start making myself some friends quickly, because nepotism is rampant in everything. It's really wacky that way. On the other hand, it does have most of what I need, including a fairly well stocked gaming store on Main Street, Canadian Tire, a Ricki's and Mark's Work Wearhouse among other things. There are more grocery stores than the directory seems to indicate and there's a half-decent record store, too.

The mountains are beautiful, although I haven't explored them at all. I'm living in a little neighbourhood surrounded by them (actually, I think almost all the neighbourhoods are), and if it would warm up a little (understatement), I might actually get out and explore the walking paths. Maybe even if it doesn't, I'll put on my snowpants and do it anyway. I'm having trouble getting good photographs of the mountains, though. It's a new challenge I'll work on since I'm here for a while now.

Anyway, I just figured you'd like to know what was going on with me.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7952858/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7952858/ Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:53:37 PST (Goodbye, all of this !)
And hello to oblivion.
(Hi Oblivious, how's the wife and kids?)

Well, alright, not Oblivion, but Yukon. Indeed, tomorrow at 9:45am, the shuttle van will come to take me to the airport. I shall fly to Edmonton and visit with a friend of mine there for a day and night. Then, Wednesday evening, from Edmonton to Whitehorse.

Here's where I start living that dream, doing what I went to school to do. Here's where I really branch out on my own and fly the nest. Here's where it gets Real. And really scary. Here is where my friends and family (mostly) live, here is where my history is. -There- is where I start not only a new chapter, but a new volume in the story of my life.

No word on my internet access in my temporary digs, but chances are, I'm going to be MIA for a few weeks. Love and kisses to you all, especially to and for being good friends. And of course, to all those other friends who don't have deviant accounts.

See you in the future.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7765505/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7765505/ Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:18:17 PST
I am moving to the Yukon, Whitehorse in fact, in order to take up the postion of Assistant Curator at the Yukon Arts Centre and Public Gallery. This has probably been the single largest decision of my entire life.

I have been raised on the East Coast. I come from New York, basically grew up in Toronto, with my summer cottage in Western Quebec. I have never been further west than Winnipeg, and until this passed September, I'd never been further west than Detroit. Now, I am preparing to move all the way to the other side of the continent, to a city of 18,000 people just a two hour plane ride north of Vancouver.

North. North of almost everything.

I will be leaving February 21st.

And now you know.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7680808/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7680808/ Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:07:28 PST
Regardless, there is nothing like a steady stream of anxiety and mental distress to get those creative juices flowing. Not to the point of mental and creative paralysis, mind you, but that feeling of mild panic that promotes procrastination and escapism and frequent trips to the bathroom.

It'll be alright. Whatever I decide, or is decided for me, it will be okay.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7555598/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7555598/ Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:30:33 PST
Coming home was wonderful. I missed home, no matter how much I enjoyed Winnipeg. After two weeks or so of good times with friends, family, loved ones, etc., I'm now back at it and returning to real life. Also, I'm taking photos and doing drawings again. Updates as I get around to them.

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...

Not only is it looking like Christmas, it's beginning to -feel- a lot like Christmas. It's also feeling pretty surreal. I honestly can't believe how time has flown by. My big report is handed in; just have to finish up my trilobite stuff in paleontology.

In a week I will be preparing to get on a plane back to Toronto and from there in a shuttle to my mother's where I will put up the Christmas tree and then spend a nice evening at home.

And ya, you're right if you recall a comment about making an ornament with a big star of david on it... I'm one of those multi-faith types. We do two sets of holidays in our house. It's neat.

Hopefully I'll get some more art uploaded before I get home, but if I don't, it's because I'm cramming as much into my last days as possible.

Happy Holidays, folks.

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]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7289829/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7289829/ Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:25:59 PST
Firstly, to whomever bought me the additional three months of subscription - Thank you !! Hooray for surprise gifts that are also seasonally appropriate !

I'm making good use of my print account, except for the apparent randomness of the approval process. I dunno, I submit pieces with the same quality/size and one gets approved and three don't. It's very irritating. I'll figure it out. Maybe later tonight. In the mean time, need to do some holiday shopping but don't know what to get? How about a print (of mine)? Hehehe.

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Also, could someone please send me a three month subscription to a 'work ethic'? I'm having a little trouble getting my work done this week. :/

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7216367/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7216367/ Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:02:45 PST
And really, it's not even the winter yet and I'm already wearing double thicknesses of pants ! Yes, it was a whopping -20C today. "Winterpeg", indeed.

I encourage everyone to make an ornament - it was a wonderful way to waste time and even moreso, FUN ! Dooooo it. And ya, who cares if you don't celebrate Christmas? I almost made mine with a big fat Star of David on it, but decided that when it came down to it, the Wumpus Bees were a more 'me' kind of image. I mean, they're a whole lot more unique than a star, eh?

So, I'm working to deadline now, and not very effectively tonight. I am trying to finish up my report for the Museum/College and it's not going well. I keep distracting myself. Like, with ornament making. Je suis un 'dork'.

And, the other big news is that an early present has come to me in the form of a Print Account. I'm waiting for a few prints to be accepted to it, but you can now buy some of my more interesting photographs. Eventually, some of my illustrations will be available, too, so I encourage you to reply with suggestions for which you think I ought to sell.

Thank you ever so much, Smokeshadows, you made me a happy girl. And I was already pretty happy.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7154257/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7154257/ Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:27:07 PST
That is all.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7145402/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7145402/ Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:43:13 PST
But I have taken some really nice shots and I think I'm going to frame them and make them available as prints. I think some of them are good enough. I've asked for a print account for Christmas/Chanukah so we'll see if someone is kind enough to buy me one.

Being somewhere strange and where you are alone is pretty awesome in a lot ways. Kind of mind blowing and it changed my concept of what my personal limitations were. I am less afraid to take risks. I'm a lot more capable than I thought I was.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7085419/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/7085419/ Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:36:58 PST
Five more weeks in Winnipeg. Then home I go. Wow, time flies.

C'est tout.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6914386/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6914386/ Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:12:32 PST
My laptop is sick and since I was unable to use it this weekend, I got creative. Voila, the fruits of my labour. I am satisfied with my work. Hooray !

Sorry for the grainy scans - the scanner at work is kind of poopy and requires more tweaking than I have time for.

In other news, I have no other news.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6765625/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6765625/ Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:03:53 PDT
SADLY, I lost all the photos from my Spirit Sands trip. I'm extremely upset about this, because I think I took some amazing shots. I guess one of my smartcards is faulty, because this has happened before.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6585841/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6585841/ Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:24:52 PDT
Even the Crazy Bus People are nice.

I've been sightseeing, I'm slowly developing a social circle, and I like where I'm living. Things would be better if I had PS on Kinsey (the laptop), a cat, a television, and about 500 dollars more.

So, ya, no art updates because I can't clean anything up without PS. I'm helpless without it.

That is all. I'm going to see the sites of lovely Lake of the Woods and Kenora this weekend. I understand this includes the bar.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6437872/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6437872/ Wed, 07 Sep 2005 02:20:00 PDT
So, I'll be there with a laptop and a distinct lack of Photoshop, scanner, or really, anything much to facilitate uploading art. I may get some photos posted, once I've got internet hooked up, but no ETA on that one.

Tomorrow, I start my internship at the Manitoba Museum. Wow. I think this is the first day of the rest of my life, for real.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6329728/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6329728/ Thu, 25 Aug 2005 23:06:47 PDT
Am I any wiser for it? I hope so, though not like some bolt of lightning (or should that be 'enlightening'?) striking me down with mind-blowing epiphanies just because this is the anniversary of my coming into the world. Huh. I think I need to reflect on this further.

Also, there seem to be bugs (no, not lice) in my hair, thanks to four days at the cottage. That needs dealing with ASAP.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6215406/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/6215406/ Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:30:16 PDT
Also, my birthday is in 12 days. Wacky.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5961384/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5961384/ Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:21:47 PDT
On the other hand, I've had way more time for horses, working on my friend's wedding invitations, reading, and generally going out and 'doing' things.

By the time it's repaired, I'll be at my cottage. So there.

Hope everyone's surviving the weather. *melts*

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5702897/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5702897/ Mon, 20 Jun 2005 09:52:30 PDT
That said, I have to design some wedding invitations this week, so I guess I'd better get over it.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5407694/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5407694/ Thu, 19 May 2005 23:32:16 PDT
Well now, I have done as was asked. I have posted my Star Wars Revelations concept/story board work. With the exception of the temple door piece, they can all be found in my scraps gallery. If you've seen the film, you might actually be able to notice some similarities. Maybe. It helps to know what you're looking for, of course, but anyway. Go ! Go now and look ! And then download the movie ! Look for it and learn more at the Panic Struck Productions site.

There, I have fulfilled my duty for today. Now, I shall sleep.

(And yes, I went to the midnight showing of Ep. III and it was almost entirely satisfying. It's a shame Hayden is such a terrible actor, though his facial expressions were good, because he IS the focal point. You can't just ignore him. Oh well. At least he's pretty.)

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5353939/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5353939/ Sat, 14 May 2005 07:09:41 PDT
No, I didn't work on the CG. My skills aren't that good. However, I did do a lot of concept work and I was the principle storyboarder, responsible for several key scenes. No, I haven't uploaded any of the pictures to DA, in fact, I kept them tightly under wraps because I wasn't sure if I could post them, but since it is out, I guess I'll get around to it later this week.

Anyway, that's all. I'm just feeling the pride and I thought I would share.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5260986/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5260986/ Tue, 03 May 2005 22:35:43 PDT
So, I asked the people for whom I designed that handsome bit of promo art about issues they might have with a picture of The Sophia behind the mask. I'm concerned because she probably owns the right to her face... No, I'm fairly certain she does own them. Anyway, my client didn't seem bothered, and I'm happy to let it go if they're good with it, but seriously, it -could- be a copyright issue. She's got such a recognisable face... Is this intellectual copyright infringement? It's one of those images that has been reproduced a hundred different ways and in thousands of places...

Does it matter? Should I be concerned? It's their call, of course.

]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5216541/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/5216541/ Thu, 28 Apr 2005 20:28:03 PDT
My heart has been ripped open. Willi was -my- cat, my first, my beloved "little Bee". The house is so quiet without her. ]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4819952/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4819952/ Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:07:43 PST
In other news: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM ! ]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4727269/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4727269/ Fri, 04 Mar 2005 12:31:13 PST Visit my store and buy my swag ! Ya.

The end. ]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4662399/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4662399/ Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:52:33 PST
There's so much I mean to be doing and here I am, not getting any of it done. A bunch of important dates are coming up, including my mother's birthday, my anniversary with the bf (five years ! - oh my God), my friends' 2nd wedding anni, the opening of Star Wars Revelations (a fan film I worked on), and then the end of school...

Holy crap. Is it any wonder that I spend so much time sleeping? I have no idea when I'll have the time to get any art done. ]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4314802/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/4314802/ Thu, 13 Jan 2005 22:16:39 PST
The next hours were wrought with tears and anguish as I tried to arrange for a flight to Virginia for the memorial service. It couldn't happen, I didn't have the money, end of story. I spoke to my friend's wife and told her I was unable ot come, and then made arrangements among some other mutual friends to have flowers delivered and a donation be made to the little son's education fund.

Unfortunately, this event overshadowed the first half of the holiday and the second half was overshadowed by the Tsunami, which was beyond mind-boggling and continues to be so. What a way to end the year.

Now, I'm back in school after two weeks of work, repainting my boyfriend's living room, spending three days in my pyjamas, and generally making up a lot of lost sleep. I didn't do much drawing. I didn't do much of anything other than spend time thinking.

Happy New Year, and here's hoping this is a good year. ]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/3959851/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/3959851/ Tue, 30 Nov 2004 20:40:02 PST
Anyway, here's a couple of posts to tie you over until the next time - probably after school ends on the 17th. ]]> =Mambolica http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/3683435/ http://Mambolica.deviantart.com/journal/3683435/ Tue, 26 Oct 2004 23:26:59 PDT
Anyway, school is going GREAT. I love it. Yes, ma'am, I sure do love it. I have learned that you really can blow your own mind just by being motivated and enjoying something. That's right, a quarter of the way into the year and I'm still running a healthy A+ average. Go me !

Chester's putting on weight and you'd never even know he'd been lost in the woods. The ungrateful beast. *huggles* My cat, Willi, romps in the garden, and the old girl, Melody sleeps under the covers with me and gets long soft hairs up my nose.

I'm riding horses again - WOO HOO ! - for the first time in two years. I'm really out of shape but I still know what I'm doing.

And have I been drawing? Hardly at all. I'm too busy. I get the occasional piece done. I managed one cute pic while celebrating THanksgiving at my cottage (not posted yet), and maybe a couple others, but I'm not sure they're worth posting at all. We'll see.

Anyway, things are going well, and I hope they continue thus for a good long time. ]]> =Mambolica