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                <title>Dropping in to say Howdy!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 22:19:38 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">Blogs<sup><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://naturalelegance.wordpress.com">Diary of a WAHM</a><br /><a href="http://queenoftheworld.wordpress.com">Queen of the World Explains Everything</a></sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletblack.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletblack:" title="Bullet; Black" /> <b>Quick Howdy</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletblack.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletblack:" title="Bullet; Black" /><br /><br />I'm gone for a month and half (has it really been that long?!) and I end up with over 200 messages, 2200 deviations, and a handful of notes in my inbox! You guys are rocking the art scene. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br /><br />And, I'm working, writing, and trying to get a small graphics biz off the ground so I've been out of the loop. Life is good, my friends, but busy! I do check in though and hopefully when life slows down a bit I'll be able to add in some art I've worked on. Until then, keep painting, writing, and making art!</div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://NaBHaN.deviantart.com/art/The-Love-Bug-38311604"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs11/150/i/2006/231/3/6/The_Love_Bug_by_NaBHaN.png" width="135" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://vishstudio.deviantart.com/art/El-Principal-113257314"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs41/150/i/2009/048/d/e/El_Principal_by_vishstudio.jpg" width="100" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://hibbary.deviantart.com/art/Syzygy-115788368"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs43/150/f/2009/072/5/b/Syzygy_by_hibbary.jpg" width="94" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://tallydragon.deviantart.com/art/Needle-Felted-Albino-Oriental-115849981"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs45/150/f/2009/072/9/c/Needle_Felted_Albino_Oriental_by_tallydragon.png" width="150" height="124" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a  class="mature" href="http://Styush.deviantart.com/art/27-weeks-115746354"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs42/150/f/2009/071/c/f/27_weeks_by_Styush.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://kuroitora.deviantart.com/art/Spring-114983837"><img src="http://th06.deviantart.com/fs42/150/f/2009/064/b/0/b0e0ec0ac7b55b8f6f41a98a27f6c9f0.jpg" width="118" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a  class="mature" href="http://tatianart-dot-com.deviantart.com/art/Morning-light-114575666"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs43/150/f/2009/060/b/f/Morning_light_by_tatianart_dot_com.jpg" width="91" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://hibbary.deviantart.com/art/Don-t-Cry-101946781"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs41/150/i/2009/033/6/9/Don__t_Cry_by_hibbary.jpg" width="100" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://taketheSky.deviantart.com/art/Opposing-Forces-103029337"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs39/150/f/2008/313/a/b/ab388e18aa6193da398bce642cad179b.jpg" width="150" height="139" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://shoze.deviantart.com/art/my-martian-sister-116506825"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs45/150/f/2009/079/9/f/my_martian_sister_by_shoze.jpg" width="78" height="150" /></a></span></span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="text">Â© 2009 Mini-me and Ladybug characters are mine. Please do not redistribute without my permission. Design & code by *<a class="u" href="http://khyoon.deviantart.com/">Khyoon</a>. Tiling background by *<a class="u" href="http://quaddles.deviantart.com/">quaddles</a>.</div><br /><br /><div class="banner"><... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>New Look</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:14:25 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">Blogs<sup><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://naturalelegance.wordpress.com">Diary of a WAHM</a><br /><a href="http://queenoftheworld.wordpress.com">Queen of the World Explains Everything</a></sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletblack.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletblack:" title="Bullet; Black" /> <b>Updated Journal Theme</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletblack.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletblack:" title="Bullet; Black" /><br /><br />So, I finally updated the journal skin. I'm grateful to *<a class="u" href="http://khyoon.deviantart.com/">Khyoon</a> for the beautiful design/code that I've had on display since last year. Since today was the first day of spring, I thought some spring cleaning is in order. Therefore, a brand new look. And I'm still updating stuff so excuse the mess while I poke around the next day or so.<br /><br />I will still offer features but the images will be in the scrolling box at the end of the post from here on out. Check out some of the artwork from my Favorites!</div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://NaBHaN.deviantart.com/art/The-Love-Bug-38311604"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs11/150/i/2006/231/3/6/The_Love_Bug_by_NaBHaN.png" width="135" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://vishstudio.deviantart.com/art/El-Principal-113257314"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs41/150/i/2009/048/d/e/El_Principal_by_vishstudio.jpg" width="100" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://hibbary.deviantart.com/art/Syzygy-115788368"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs43/150/f/2009/072/5/b/Syzygy_by_hibbary.jpg" width="94" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://tallydragon.deviantart.com/art/Needle-Felted-Albino-Oriental-115849981"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs45/150/f/2009/072/9/c/Needle_Felted_Albino_Oriental_by_tallydragon.png" width="150" height="124" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a  class="mature" href="http://Styush.deviantart.com/art/27-weeks-115746354"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs42/150/f/2009/071/c/f/27_weeks_by_Styush.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://kuroitora.deviantart.com/art/Spring-114983837"><img src="http://th06.deviantart.com/fs42/150/f/2009/064/b/0/b0e0ec0ac7b55b8f6f41a98a27f6c9f0.jpg" width="118" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a  class="mature" href="http://tatianart-dot-com.deviantart.com/art/Morning-light-114575666"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs43/150/f/2009/060/b/f/Morning_light_by_tatianart_dot_com.jpg" width="91" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://hibbary.deviantart.com/art/Don-t-Cry-101946781"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs41/150/i/2009/033/6/9/Don__t_Cry_by_hibbary.jpg" width="100" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://taketheSky.deviantart.com/art/Opposing-Forces-103029337"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs39/150/f/2008/313/a/b/ab388e18aa6193da398bce642cad179b.jpg" width="150" height="139" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://shoze.deviantart.com/art/my-martian-sister-116506825"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs45/150/f/2009/079/9/f/my_martian_sister_by_shoze.jpg" width="78" height="150" /></a></span></span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="text">Â© 2009 Mini-me and Ladybug characters are mine. Please do not redistribute without my permission. Design & code by *<a class="u" href="http://khyoon.deviantart.com/">Khyoon</a>. Tiling background by *<a class="u" href="http://quaddles.deviantart.com/">quaddles</a>.</div><br /><br /><div class="banner"></div><div class="banner2"></div><div class="g... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>NaNoEdMo and Other Things</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:11:44 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /> <b>NaNoEdMo and Other Things</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /><br />So, I just started <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.nanoedmo.net/xoops2/index.php">NaNoEdMo</a> and am about 6 chapters into the rewrite of the whole damn thing. I've also got one other story that I need to edit but that will have to wait until the end of the month.<br /><br />I'm currently working on some other portraiture, playing with light and what not. Those should be up within the next few weeks.<br /><br />Other than that I am supremely busy with life and work. I'll be taking my 4 year old down to see a developmental pediatrician for evaluation in two weeks. We'll see how that goes. And the hubs and I are looking into buying a house. Yea us! Its thrilling and terrifying, considering the horrible economy. I've got a conference coming up in a couple of weeks to get ready for plus all the other things that keep me hopping at work.<br /><br />Busy, busy, busy!<br /><br />Anyhoo, hope all my watchers and friends are having a terrific time creating art and living life to its fullest. Drop me a note or comment some time!<br /><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://rinaswan.deviantart.com/art/Think-Pink-99507065"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/279/d/0/Think_Pink_by_rinaswan.jpg" width="150" height="104" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a  class="mature" href="http://Ilenora.deviantart.com/art/You-Are-Loved-Think-Pink-III-99498125"><img src="http://th01.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/275/6/3/You_Are_Loved___Think_Pink_III_by_Ilenora.jpg" width="134" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://DragonWinter.deviantart.com/art/cannot-shatter-hope-99528301"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/275/b/1/cannot_shatter_hope_by_DragonWinter.png" width="120" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://aksdareflection.deviantart.com/art/Think-about-pink-98761056"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/267/4/d/4d8275b5fd92f0889435cbb45ce2bcfc.jpg" width="122" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://ReflectionsByIce.deviantart.com/art/Winnifred-Think-Pink-Guardian-95817981"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs33/150/i/2008/236/9/8/Winnifred_Think_Pink_Guardian_by_ReflectionsByIce.jpg" width="129" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://IrrevocableFate.deviantart.com/art/You-Can-98977452"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/images/150/shared/poetry.jpg" width="150" height="125" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Luvelia.deviantart.com/art/I-m-Not-Afraid-98169434"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/260/9/6/I__m_Not_Afraid_by_Luvelia.jpg" width="98" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Della-Stock.deviantart.com/art/Think-Pink-III-Stock-Entry-94962152"><img src="http://th00.deviantar... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Vow Renewal</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:07:46 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /> <b>Vow Renewal</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /><br /><br />Yesterday, my husband and I renewed our wedding vows in front of God, our children, family, and friends. It was lovely and wonderful. I hope you all had as wonderful a Valentine's Day as we did!<br /><br /><b>1 Corinthians Chapter 13</b> - a scripture that speaks to both my husband and I for all the things we have been through and everything that we will do together in the future.<br /><br />1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.<br /><br />2 If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.<br /><br />3 And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing.<br /><br />4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<br /><br />7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.<br /><br />8 Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away.<br /><br />9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away.<br /><br />11 When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.<br /><br />12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.<br /><br />13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.<br /><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://rinaswan.deviantart.com/art/Think-Pink-99507065"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/279/d/0/Think_Pink_by_rinaswan.jpg" width="150" height="104" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a  class="mature" href="http://Ilenora.deviantart.com/art/You-Are-Loved-Think-Pink-III-99498125"><img src="http://th01.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/275/6/3/You_Are_Loved___Think_Pink_III_by_Ilenora.jpg" width="134" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://DragonWinter.deviantart.com/art/cannot-shatter-hope-99528301"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/275/b/1/cannot_shatter_hope_by_DragonWinter.png" width="120" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://aksdareflection.deviantart.com/art/Think-about-pink-98761056"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/267/4/d/4d8275b5fd92f0889435cbb45ce2bcfc.jpg" width="122" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://ReflectionsByIce.deviantart.com/art/Winnifred-Think-Pink-Guardian-95817981"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs... ]]></description>
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                <title>Busy as a Bee</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:16:03 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /> Busy Bee <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://Falln-Avatars.deviantart.com/art/Bumble-Bee-Avatar-3-18319574"><img src="http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs4/i/2005/134/7/9/Bumble_Bee_Avatar_3_by_Falln_Avatars.jpg" width="50" height="50" /></a></span></span><br />bee icon by ~<a class="u" href="http://falln-avatars.deviantart.com/">Falln-Avatars</a><br /><br />Well, I finally made good on my word and uploaded a quick project, <a> "The Emporer's Wife"</a>. Turned out pretty good all things considered. I'm also editing my NaNo novel and writing short stories as well. As a matter of fact, I've submitted one story to an online magazine. We'll see if they actually like it or not.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please<b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (finished!)<a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/art/Royal-Brats-106378162">[link]</a><br />=<a class="u" href="http://gensoukyoku.deviantart.com/">Gensoukyoku</a> (in progress)<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration? <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Featured Artists</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />T-shirt designs are so very cool. You can announce to the world you're affiliations and love just by wearing it. Here are a few of the really rockin' t-shirt designs found on DeviantArt!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://1ar.deviantart.com/art/Bird-Waiting-110516265"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs40/150/i/2009/024/5/1/Bird_Waiting_by_1ar.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://shellypants.deviantart.com/art/Tee-Design-Spring-09-Sad-Octi-110293940"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs41/150/f/2009/021/2/3/Tee_Design_Spring_09__Sad_Octi_by_shellypants.jpg" width="150" height="148" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://start-static.deviantart.com/art/StartStatic-Tee-109293528"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs41/150/f/2009/012/c/1/StartStatic_Tee_by_start_static.png" width="128" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://TattooAddict.deviantart.com/art/Death-by-Sprinkle-109584548"><img src="http://th06.deviantart.com/fs40/150/i/2009/015/2/9/Death_by_Sprinkle_by_TattooAddict.png" width="150" height="77" /></a></span></span>... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Still Around</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:32:30 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /> Here I Am! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletred.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletred:" title="Bullet; Red" /><br /><br />Holy mackerel its been over a month since I posted last. Where does the time go? I had a very lovely Christmas and a good start to the new year. Since I've been busy with work and other stuff, I've not been around much. That should change within the next month or so. If you need to get a hold of me, send me a Note! Otherwise, I'll see you around. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please<b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (finished!)<a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/art/Royal-Brats-106378162">[link]</a><br />=<a class="u" href="http://gensoukyoku.deviantart.com/">Gensoukyoku</a> (in progress)<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration? <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Featured Artists</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />Taking suggestions for Featured Artist spots. I prefer artists whose work have 100 or less views. Thanks!<br /><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://rinaswan.deviantart.com/art/Think-Pink-99507065"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/279/d/0/Think_Pink_by_rinaswan.jpg" width="150" height="104" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a  class="mature" href="http://Ilenora.deviantart.com/art/You-Are-Loved-Think-Pink-III-99498125"><img src="http://th01.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/275/6/3/You_Are_Loved___Think_Pink_III_by_Ilenora.jpg" width="134" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://DragonWinter.deviantart.com/art/cannot-shatter-hope-99528301"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/275/b/1/cannot_shatter_hope_by_DragonWinter.png" width="120" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://aksdareflection.deviantart.com/art/Think-about-pink-98761056"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/267/4/d/4d8275b5fd92f0889435cbb45ce2bcfc.jpg" width="122" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://ReflectionsByIce.deviantart.com/art... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Merry Christmas! :Updated!!:</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/22057788/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:32:33 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/x/xmassanta.gif" width="22" height="20" alt=":santa:" title="Santa Clause" /> <b>6 Days Till Christmas</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/x/xmassanta.gif" width="22" height="20" alt=":santa:" title="Santa Clause" /><br /><br />Only 6 days (and some change) until Christmas! Yea! My favorite part is going to Christmas Eve services with my extended family. We sing Christmas carols and listen to the Christmas story. Then we go home and open one present each. The next day, we open all the presents and then eat a really big ham dinner. Mostly, its just time to be together.<br /><br />I wish you each a very Merry Christmas!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/72534967/"><img src="http://fc99.deviantart.com/fs23/f/2007/353/b/1/Jesus_Christmas_Stamp_by_mommyfish.gif" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please<b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (finished!)<a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/art/Royal-Brats-106378162">[link]</a><br />=<a class="u" href="http://gensoukyoku.deviantart.com/">Gensoukyoku</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/d/deviation.gif" width="32" height="18" alt=":deviation:" title="Deviation love" /> Collaborations<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration? <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Featured Artists</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />In the spirit of the season, I'm featuring <a href="http://allison712.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/a/l/allison712.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconallison712:" title="allison712"/></a>'s 12 Day's of Christmas! Starting with Day 1 on the top left corner, she's made it through Day 8. I'll update it as soon as she gets all of them up!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/106233529/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs39/150/f/2008/348/a/2/a2a8d11fb414b11b6485ff5ad6f11526.jpg" width="76" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/106357220/"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs38/150/i/2008/349/3/a/Second_Day_of_Christmas_by_allison712.jpg" width="100" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/106371445/"><img src="http://th06.deviantart.com/fs38/150/i/2008/349/7/1/Third_Day_of_Christmas_by_allison712.jpg" width="114" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>1000 Kiriban Winner!</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21765078/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:45:20 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>1,000 Kiriban Winner! </b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Congratulations to =<a class="u" href="http://no-reason-at-all.deviantart.com/">No-Reason-At-All</a> for catching my 1000th pageview! <br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please<b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (in progress)<br />=<a class="u" href="http://gensoukyoku.deviantart.com/">Gensoukyoku</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/d/deviation.gif" width="32" height="18" alt=":deviation:" title="Deviation love" /> Collaborations<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration? <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/artdreamlife/nano_08_winner_viking_120x238.jpg" alt="NaNo2008"></img><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Featured Artists</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />Pixel art is an interesting medium because it forces the artist to create with a limited palette. Here are some fantastic works that you will just swear were created with millions of colors rather than the (generally) 64 colors or less.<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/105136707/"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/fs39/150/f/2008/336/d/6/For_me_e_e_ee__by_fool.png" width="93" height="150" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/104938728/"><img src="http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/334/8/a/Cant_you_see___by_camface.png" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/104983015/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs39/150/f/2008/334/a/c/wut__by_Nook_Ookami.png" width="142" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/104891170/"><img src="http://th01.deviantart.com/fs38/150/f/2008/333/7/a/Dress_up__D_by_Skittles_chanii.png" width="150" height="146" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/105078390/"><img src="http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/335/b/f/Astronomic_by_sintrict.png" width="120" height="150" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/72852354/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs23/150/f/2007/358... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>NaNoWriMo Winner!</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21670855/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:58:55 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>I Won!</b><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />I won NaNoWriMo! See my nifty badge?!<br /><br /><img src="http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/artdreamlife/nano_08_winner_viking_120x238.jpg" alt="NaNo2008"></img><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please<b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (in progress)<br />=<a class="u" href="http://gensoukyoku.deviantart.com/">Gensoukyoku</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/d/deviation.gif" width="32" height="18" alt=":deviation:" title="Deviation love" /> Collaborations<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration? <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>NaNo Authors</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />Several Deviants have taken up the NaNoWriMo challenge with me. All are very creative! Here are a few samplings from those who are participating in a <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.com">National Novel Writing Month</a>.<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/104085998/"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.com/fs38/150/f/2008/325/b/4/The_Fine_Wine_by_No_Reason_At_All.jpg" width="150" height="97" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/102742209/"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/images/150/shared/poetry.jpg" width="150" height="125" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/79768901/"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs28/150/i/2008/071/d/c/Greenleaf_the_Adventurer_by_jacquelynfisher.png" width="150" height="90" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/79049694/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs28/150/f/2008/063/4/d/Four_Years_Ago__Part_1_by_kaligargoyle.jpg" width="150" height="116" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/100615928/"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/287/a/2/Yuki_by_skitterer.jpg" width="105" height="150" /></a></span></span>  <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/97371309/"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/252/c/8/Spring_Itch_by_silverdryad.jpg" width="148" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-hold... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>My Husband Rocks</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21542712/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:24:13 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /> My Husband Rocks! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />I love my husband. Not only is he the world's best father, cook, and handyman but he can take a joke and not hold it against me. He also knows that I love to receive gifts. As an early Christmas gift, he got me Painter IX.5. Yea me! And, honey, if you're reading this, I LOVE YOU! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/love.gif" width="23" height="16" alt=":love:" title="Love" /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>NaNoWriMo</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.nanowrimo.org/NanowrimoUtils/NanowrimoMiniGraph/436450.png" /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please<b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/d/deviation.gif" width="32" height="18" alt=":deviation:" title="Deviation love" /> Collaborations<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration? <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Wonderful Watercolors</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />I love watercolors. Period. And I'm really bad at that particular medium. So, I console myself with viewing other peoples' wonderful watercolors. Here's a sampling from the <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/62690/">News article</a> I wrote!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/103546668/"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs39/150/i/2008/319/0/b/__No_Recourse___by_Imperess.jpg" width="127" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/102130895/"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs33/150/i/2008/303/e/6/Turtle_in_Watercolor_by_PegasusHollow.jpg" width="150" height="96" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/102386684/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs35/150/f/2008/306/b/4/Lady_Death_VI_by_kimdemulder.jpg" width="110" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99507065/"><img src="http://th05.... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Another Day Another Journal Entry</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21427751/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:21:20 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>NaNoWriMo</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.nanowrimo.org/NanowrimoUtils/NanowrimoMiniGraph/436450.png" /><br /><br />ETA: Actually, the word count is at 23,915. For some reason my image isn't updating.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Join me over at my, admittedly bare looking, <a href="http://lightreference.deviantart.com/">Lighting Reference site</a> here on DA!<br /><br />If you would like to create reference just for the Lighting Reference site, please <b>note me</b>!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/d/deviation.gif" width="32" height="18" alt=":deviation:" title="Deviation love" /> Collaborations<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration?<b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Attack of the Small and Furry!</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />It started with this painting:<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/86472306/"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs25/150/i/2008/144/f/6/Dragon_Crash_by_Hamsterfly.jpg" width="137" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />And it sparked an idea: why not a feature of hamsters in all their glory? Why not indeed. Enjoy!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/46436752/"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs13/150/f/2007/011/2/1/Gnome_and_Hamster_by_ursulav.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20576748/"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs10/150/i/2006/085/c/9/Hamster_Dragon___REBORN_by_raiyue.jpg" width="115" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/12791896/"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.com/fs5/150/i/2004/336/9/c/Battle_Hamster_Raid_by_ursulav.jpg" width="150" height="128" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/26837828/"><img src="http://th01.deviantart.com/fs8/150/i/2005/359/e/f/hamster_by_meijeanie.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/69305568/"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.com/fs23/150/f/2007/312/4/4/Revenge_of_the_Tribal_Hamster_by_pinda.jpg" width="150" height="86" /></a></span></span><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span cla... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Light Reference Project</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21343206/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:38:27 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Lighting Reference Project</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />So, I find that imagining lighting is really tough. I've been using photos from the Photography gallery for most of my inspiration and references. However, there's got to be a better way to be more precise and to give me (and you) a starting point for lighting.<br /><br />What I propose is this: I'd like to create a reference gallery of lighting techniques. Any good lighting reference would be accepted but I'd like the main focus to be on human beings. <br /><br />So, if you can draw really well, feel free to create vague humans with volumetric shading.<br /><br />If you can 3D model, feel free to use a generic female or male and play with daylight/nighttime/candlelight/etc lighting from all perspectives.<br /><br />If you can take photos, feel free to snap away.<br /><br />This is not a contest. There is no prize. But we all benefit when we learn from one another. Who's in?<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>NaNoWriMo</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.nanowrimo.org/NanowrimoUtils/NanowrimoMiniGraph/436450-days.png" /> <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletblack.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletblack:" title="Bullet; Black" /> <b>New Avatar!</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/bulletblack.gif" width="10" height="10" alt=":bulletblack:" title="Bullet; Black" /><br /><br />Like my new avatar? Visit ~<a class="u" href="http://leniinha.deviantart.com/">leniinha</a> for one of your own!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/painter.gif" width="34" height="29" alt=":painter:" title="Painter" /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br />~<a class="u" href="http://heroic-moose.deviantart.com/">heroic-moose</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/d/deviation.gif" width="32" height="18" alt=":deviation:" title="Deviation love" /> Collaborations<br /><br />Interested in a collaboration?<b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> <b>Featured Artist</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />I want to take a moment to introduce you to a great artist, <a href="http://call-boy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/a/call-boy.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcall-boy:" title="call-boy"/></a> This artist's work is very imaginative and I hope to see more posted soon! My particular favorites are:<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56876960/"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs16/150/f/2007/155/d/8/winglingirl_by_Call_Boy.jpg" width="128" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/101654018/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs33/150/i/2008/298/8/5/hummingbird_pastel_on_phone_by_Call_Boy.jpg" width="113" height="150" /></a>... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>New Featured Artist</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21309387/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:14:14 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>Great Artist!</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />I want to take a moment to introduce you to a great artist, <a href="http://call-boy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/a/call-boy.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcall-boy:" title="call-boy"/></a> This artist's work is very imaginative and I hope to see more posted soon! My particular favorites are:<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56876960/"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs16/150/f/2007/155/d/8/winglingirl_by_Call_Boy.jpg" width="128" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/101654018/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs33/150/i/2008/298/8/5/hummingbird_pastel_on_phone_by_Call_Boy.jpg" width="113" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56927497/"><img src="http://th05.deviantart.com/fs16/150/f/2007/156/8/9/DETAIL_by_Call_Boy.jpg" width="109" height="150" /></a></span></span> <br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>News</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br />I took a leap of faith and joined <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org">NaNoWriMo</a>. My story is based on my photomanipulation <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/art/Not-Tahiti-100321556">"Not Tahiti"</a>. So while I'll still be working on art, my writing will be on front burner.<br /><br />Words so far: 6073<br />Weekly Word Goal for 11/2-11/7= 14,000<br />Monthly Word Goal: 50,000<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/o/omg.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":omg:" title="OMG" /> <b>Mature Content Filter is now ON</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/o/omg.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":omg:" title="OMG" /><br /><br />Holy Mackeral! For the first time since I joined DA, I turned on the Mature Content Filter voluntarily while I was by myself. I mean, I usually have it on when my kids are in the house but never when alone. There is really beautiful work that includes naked people. And I'm okay with that. What I'm not okay with is pornography.<br /><br />Today some of those newest deviations...wow. All I can say is after several pornographic images, I had to change my settings. I know that some people consider their work art, but it really is in the eye of the beholder. So, until I feel brave again, or need one of *<a class="u" href="http://mjranum.deviantart.com/">mjranum</a> beautiful nude stock, I'm going to leave that filter ON.<br /><br /><b>New Avatar!</b><br /><br />Like my new avatar? Visit ~<a class="u" href="http://leniinha.deviantart.com/">leniinha</a> for one of your own!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/spotlight-left.gif" width="23" height="22" alt=":spotlight-left:" title="Spotlight" /> Collaborations <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/spotlight-right.gif" width="23" height="22" alt=":spotlight-right:" title="Spotlight" /><br /><br />I'm tentatively opening up a collaboration list for those interested. This includes digital paintings, photomanipulations, etc. Please peruse <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">my gallery</a> t... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Mature Content Filter....ON</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:26:23 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> News <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />I took a leap of faith and joined <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org">NaNoWriMo</a>. My story is based on my photomanipulation <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/art/Not-Tahiti-100321556">"Not Tahiti"</a>. So while I'll still be working on art, my writing will be on front burner.<br /><br />Words so far: 4038<br />Weekly Word Goal for 11/2-11/7= 14,000<br />Monthly Word Goal: 50,000<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/o/omg.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":omg:" title="OMG" /> <b>Mature Content Filter is now ON</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/o/omg.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":omg:" title="OMG" /><br /><br />Holy Mackeral! For the first time since I joined DA, I turned on the Mature Content Filter voluntarily while I was by myself. I mean, I usually have it on when my kids are in the house but never when alone. There is really beautiful work that includes naked people. And I'm okay with that. What I'm not okay with is pornography.<br /><br />Today some of those newest deviations...wow. All I can say is after several pornographic images, I had to change my settings. I know that some people consider their work art, but it really is in the eye of the beholder. So, until I feel brave again, or need one of *<a class="u" href="http://mjranum.deviantart.com/">mjranum</a> beautiful nude stock, I'm going to leave that filter ON.<br /><br /><b>New Avatar!</b><br /><br />Like my new avatar? Visit ~<a class="u" href="http://leniinha.deviantart.com/">leniinha</a> for one of your own!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/spotlight-left.gif" width="23" height="22" alt=":spotlight-left:" title="Spotlight" /> Collaborations <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/spotlight-right.gif" width="23" height="22" alt=":spotlight-right:" title="Spotlight" /><br /><br />I'm tentatively opening up a collaboration list for those interested. This includes digital paintings, photomanipulations, etc. Please peruse <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">my gallery</a> to see where my interests and abilities lie. <br /><br />I'm also open to coloring line art. Please look through the <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/#line-art">Line Art collection</a> of work that I admire. My gallery should also give some indication of what I'm willing to color. <br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/t/typerhappy.gif" width="31" height="17" alt=":typerhappy:" title="OMG MOAR POEMS!" /> <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><b>Collaborations</b><br />=<a class="u" href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">miss-ninja</a> (in progress)<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> Featured Artist <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />Since I love coloring line art, I thought I'd go ahead and show off the ones I've collected so far. Please let me know if you find any others that should go here!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/101644703/"><img src="http://th03.deviantart.com/fs35/150/f/2008/298/d/a/dab3f2c199dc41cc771007ad5aa74c7d.jpg" width="107" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><sp... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Halloween</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:07:41 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> News <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />Ever heard of <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/60367/">NaNoWriMo</a>? Me neither. But when I read about it in the News I was instantly intrigued. 50,000 lines of writing in one month. That's an entire novel! I've dabbled in writing before but this might get me kick started into some serious-hobby writing.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/pumpkin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":pumpkin:" title="Pumpkin" /> <b>Halloween</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/pumpkin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":pumpkin:" title="Pumpkin" /><br /><br />My kids are really looking forward to Friday. All they think about is candy and staying out late. All I think about is rotting teeth and a mad scramble to finish their costumes. I guess I shouldn't worry too much. For one thing, we never give them all of their candy back after inspecting it. And, if we can't get the lego costumes finished in time, I get paid on Friday. Plenty of time to run to Wal-Mart for last minute costume changes.<br /><br />I wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/spotlight-left.gif" width="23" height="22" alt=":spotlight-left:" title="Spotlight" /> Collaborations <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/spotlight-right.gif" width="23" height="22" alt=":spotlight-right:" title="Spotlight" /><br /><br />I'm tentatively opening up a collaboration list for those interested. This includes digital paintings, photomanipulations, etc. Please peruse <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">my gallery</a> to see where my interests and abilities lie. <br /><br />I'm also open to coloring line art. Please look through the <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/#line-art">Line Art collection</a> of work that I admire. My gallery should also give some indication of what I'm willing to color. <br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/t/typerhappy.gif" width="31" height="17" alt=":typerhappy:" title="OMG MOAR POEMS!" /> <b>Note me</b> if you've got an idea and would like to discuss options!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> Featured Artist <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />In honor of the upcoming holiday, I've decided to dedicate this week's feature to several wonderful artists who really put their best effort into creating art that reflects the spirit of Halloween!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/100068933/"><img src="http://th71.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/281/e/2/Halloween_Pumpkin_Patch_by_jerry8448.jpg" width="111" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/101239454/"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.com/fs33/150/i/2008/293/b/f/Halloween_Town_by_wizerkizer.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99275125/"><img src="http://th34.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/272/7/3/NeoTokyo_Halloween_Lineart_by_lumi_mae.png" width="129" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="ht... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>And I'm Back</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/21107073/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:31:09 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> News <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><b>And I'm Back</b><br /><br />Despite feeling like death warmed over, I managed to get my son down to LA and back in one piece. His surgery when smashingly well, the doctors fixed all problems (including one no one knew about till the doctors got in there). He's now at home recuperating and driving me insane. I can't wait til he goes back to school on Monday!<br /><br />Now, if I could just get over this sinus infection....<br /><br /><b>Photography</b><br /><br />I'm always amazed at how artists can use a camera to capture some of the most beautiful moments in time. I love going through the photography category and just looking. I always feel inspired to create whenever I, reluctantly, close the browser window.<br /><br />Feel free to go rummage through the Photography category and find something to inspire you!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> Featured Artist <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />~<a class="u" href="http://ethe.deviantart.com/">ethe</a> is a gem I discovered a while back. Truthfully, I had a difficult time choosing three images to share with you, since I like all of them. So, I suggest you just mosey on over to ~<a class="u" href="http://ethe.deviantart.com/">ethe</a>'s site and take a gander yourself!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/87103724/"><img src="http://th96.deviantart.com/fs27/150/f/2008/150/5/d/Her_World_by_ethe.jpg" width="135" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99718328/"><img src="http://th55.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/277/d/4/Elephant_who_likes_Eggplant_by_ethe.jpg" width="150" height="133" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/70597772/"><img src="http://th90.deviantart.com/fs22/150/f/2007/328/1/6/Beautiful_Stars_by_ethe.jpg" width="87" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99507065/"><img src="http://th45.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/279/d/0/Think_Pink_by_rinaswan.jpg" width="150" height="104" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a  class="mature" href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99498125/"><img src="http://th51.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/275/6/3/You_Are_Loved___Think_Pink_III_by_Ilenora.jpg" width="134" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99528301/"><img src="http://th90.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/275/b/1/cannot_shatter_hope_by_DragonWinter.png" width="120" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/98761056/"><img src="http://th19.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/267/4/d/4d8275b5fd92f0889435cbb45ce2bcfc.jpg" width="122" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Out of Town</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:02:26 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> News <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><b>Out of Town</b><br /><br />So I'll be heading out of town on Thursday. My eldest son, who is 8 years old, needs to have surgery and we're traveling down to LA to the Children's Hospital for it. My husband, poor guy, is staying home with our other two boys (ages 4 and 2) since my Mom will be out of town and my Dad has issues taking care of small children (as in "been there done that not doing it again" kind of issues).<br /><br />Anyway, I'll try to log in at least once between Thursday and Saturday but I can't guarantee I'll respond to anyone before Sunday.<br /><br /><b>Contests Everywhere!</b><br /><br />Steampunk & Art Nouveau Challenge <a href="http://inspyretash-stock.deviantart.com/journal/20351796/">[link]</a><br /><br />Belle-Art's Halloween Contest <a href="http://belle-art.deviantart.com/journal/19038706/">[link]</a><br /><br />In the Spirit of Giving Contest - to help the survivors of Hurricane Ike <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59946/">[link]</a><br /><br />Halloween Costume Contest (photography only) <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59831/">[link]</a><br /><br />Color Me Club Monthly Contest <a href="http://color-me-club.deviantart.com/journal/">[link]</a><br /><br />Create By Week Contest <a href="http://createbyweek.deviantart.com/">[link]</a><br /><br />DayDreamers Realm - Picture Yourself Contest <a href="http://daydreamersrealm.deviantart.com/journal/14826966/">[link]</a><br /><br />Fantasy Fellowship (list of contests) <a href="http://fantasy-fellowship.deviantart.com/journal/10831808/">[link]</a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> Featured Artist <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />I stumbled across *<a class="u" href="http://booker.deviantart.com/">booker</a> one day and I've been hooked on her graphic novel ever since. The storyline is interesting and its obvious she puts a serious amount of time into her lines and coloring. I just wish she'd draw faster! I'm hooked and I need to know what happens next!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43286996/"><img src="http://th26.deviantart.com/fs12/150/f/2006/322/f/f/Skin_Deep__Orientation_by_booker.jpg" width="102" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/27140117/"><img src="http://th69.deviantart.com/fs7/150/i/2006/001/8/d/Skin_Deep_page_1_by_booker.jpg" width="104" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43793623/"><img src="http://th42.deviantart.com/fs12/150/f/2006/332/9/c/Skin_Deep__Orientations_Pg_2_by_booker.jpg" width="105" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99507065/"><img src="http://th45.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/279/d/0/Think_Pink_by_rinaswan.jpg" width="150" height="104" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a  class="mature" href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99498125/"><img... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Read the Stock Rules</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20890667/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:11:19 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> News <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><b>The Importance of Reading the Rules</b><br /><br />After informing all the stock artists that I used their images in "Not Tahiti" I realized that a texture I had used was under a provision of "not using it in association with magic". Aghast that I had abused someones stock rule, I replaced the texture with another.<br /><br />Then the fun began. I tried uploading the new version and continued to get time out messages. In an act of desperation, I deleted the original image (even though it had 19 views and several comments) and tried to upload the new one with the same name. No luck.<br /><br />I contacted the someone in the Help Chat and apparently there are some server issues. Not only are artworks not uploading but messages and notes are not coming through to the inboxes. Basically, they're working on it and to hang in there.<br /><br />So, the moral of the story? Read the damn rules. *sigh*<br /><br />I'll upload the updated image ASAP!<br /><br /><b>Art of Autumn Contest</b><br /><br />I have entered "Not Tahiti" into the Art of Autumn contest.<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/100321556/"><img src="http://th38.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/284/8/6/Not_Tahiti_by_artdreamlife.jpg" width="150" height="120" /></a></span></span><br /><br />Go check out the <a href="http://fairiegoodmother.deviantart.com/favourites/#Entries-for-Art-of-Autumn-Contest">awesome entries!</a><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95849369/"><img src="http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs33/f/2008/237/2/1/The_Art_of_Autumn_Contest_by_Sammykaye1sStamps.gif" width="125" height="71" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><b>Solidarity Contest</b><br /><br />The auction has begun for the Solidarity Contest. From `<a class="u" href="http://karemelancholia.deviantart.com/">karemelancholia</a> site:<br /><br />This contest is made to fight against poverty.<br />We can all show our support, we can all lend a hand.<br /><br />This contest is really special.<br /><br />The prizes for the winners will be : FUNDS for a NGO (Non-Governementale Association) : CONCERN (You know this association from the White Band).<br /><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59647/">Go bid now!</a><br /><br /><b>Thank You, Critiquers!</b><br /><br />I'd like to send out a great big thank you to those who took the time to critique my work! I really appreciate your kind and supportive words!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> Featured Artist <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br />One of my absolute favorite artists is *<a class="u" href="http://lillucyka.deviantart.com/">Lillucyka</a>! So many beautiful art works, so little time. Please go visit her site, you won't be disappointed!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99106883/"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/272/5/c/Metamorphosis_by_Lillucyka.jpg" width="145" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/96527616/"><img src="http://th44.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/243/a/2/Secret_forest_by_Lillucyka.jpg" wid... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Yea Me!</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20812121/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:39:38 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="headerbar"><div class="buttons"><div class="first">ThinkPink<sup><b>What is Breast Cancer?</b><br />Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous diseaseÂdiffering by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words Âbreast cancerÂ doesnÂt always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.<br /><br /><b>Signs & Symptoms:</b><br /><br />You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast. A change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward.</sup></div><div class="second">About Me<sup><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favorites</a><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a></sup></div><div class="third">Around DA<sup><a>Contests</a><br /><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/">DA Today</a><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">DA News</a></sup></div></div></div><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="text"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> News <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br /><b>ThinkPink III</b><br /><br />Winners were announced today! And guess what? "Men Fight Too" came in third in the Digital Mixed Media category! Thanks JunkbyJen!<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/98530442/"><img src="http://th36.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/264/7/3/73928f58259a612f9a1762cac4cea70a.jpg" width="107" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />Make sure to <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59274/">check out </a>all the winners!<br /><br /><b>New CSS</b><br /><br />My journal's new CSS was created by ~<a class="u" href="http://khyoon.deviantart.com/">Khyoon</a> (and came in first in the CSS category of ThinkPinkIII)! If you like it, drop this artist a note or download the CSS. I'll have this style up for the rest of October!<br /><br /><b>DigitalMedia Critique Weekend</b><br /><br />This is definitely a very cool thing indeed! The DigitalMedia chatroom is extending its critiques to works outside the chat-o-sphere.<br /><br />All you need to do is post the link to one of your works in a comment to the <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59018/">news article</a>. You may also want to include some things you'd like the critiquers to look at and give advice on.<br /><br />Go...go now! <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59018/">[link]</a><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> Featured Artist <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br /><br /><a href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/">Miss Ninja</a> has some really great artwork! Go visit her now!<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/97333987/"><img src="http://th86.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/253/2/d/Enchanted_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/97891109/"><img src="http://th27.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/257/c/2/Imaginary_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99005280/"><img src="http://th20.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/271/6/a/In_This_Twilight_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="113" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /></div><img class="left" /><img class="right" /></div><br /><br /><div class="display"><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99507065/"><img src="http://th86.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/275/d/1/Think_Pink_by_rinaswan.jpg" width="150" height="104" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a  class="mature" href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99498125/"><img src="http://th51.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/275/6/3/You_Are_Loved___Think_Pink_III_by_Ilenora.jpg" width="134" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99528301/"><img src="http://th90.deviantart.com/fs37/150/i/2008/275/b/1/cannot_shatter_hope_by_DragonWinter.png" width="120" height="150" /></a></span></span></div><div class="thumb"><spa... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Critique Weekend</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20767393/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:27:41 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="content"><br /><div class="textbox2"><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/">Journal</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favourites</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a><br><br><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/culture/contests/">Contests</a> | <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">News</a> | <a href="http://today.deviantart.com/"> DA Today</a><br /></br></br></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="heading">News</div><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /> <b>DigitalMedia Critique Weekend</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/postit.gif" width="14" height="14" alt=":postit:" title="Post-It Notes" /><br /><br />This is definitely a very cool thing indeed! The DigitalMedia chatroom is extending its critiques to works outside the chat-o-sphere. <br /><br />All you need to do is post the link to one of your works in a comment to the <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59018/">news article</a>. You may also want to include some things you'd like the critiquers to look at and give advice on.<br /><br />Go...go now! <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/59018/">[link]</a><br /><br /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="heading"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/r/rose.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":rose:" title="Rose" />Featured Artist!<img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/r/rose.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":rose:" title="Rose" /></div><div class="textbox"><br />Miss Ninja <a href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/m/i/miss-ninja.png" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconmiss-ninja:" title="miss-ninja"/></a> has featured me in her journal! Yea me! She's a wonderful artist and to prove it, here are a few of her works:<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/97333987/"><img src="http://th86.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/253/2/d/Enchanted_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99005280/"><img src="http://th20.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/271/6/a/In_This_Twilight_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="113" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95478612/"><img src="http://th30.deviantart.com/fs32/150/i/2008/233/6/f/Hope_by_miss_ninja.png" width="150" height="123" /></a></span></span><br /><br /></div><br />------------------------<br /></br><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="heading">Other Featured Artists</div><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/5058686/"><img src="http://th35.deviantart.com/images2/150/i/2004/06/2/f/HALLOWEEN.jpg" width="92" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99309793/"><img src="http://th71.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/273/4/9/491fb558b7b1d7de558080c63e574fd7.png" width="147" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99266859/"><img src="http://th87.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/272/f/2/f266d410d0f44847bf14eb03000672bb.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/67947194/"><img src="http://th88.deviantart.com/fs19/150/i/2007/310/b/8/All_Hallows___Eve_by_Iribel.jpg" width="150" height="98" /></a></span></span><br /><br><br><br /><div class="heading">Footnote</div><br /><b>Clubs:</b><br /><a href="http://color-me-club.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/o/color-me-club.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcolor-me-club:" title="color-me-club"/></a> <a href="http://fantasy-fellowship.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/f/a/fantasy-fellowship.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconfantasy-fellowship:" title="fantasy-fellowship"/></a> <a href="http://100themes.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/1/0/100themes.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":icon100themes:" title="100themes"/></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Stamps</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Credits</b><br />CSS by =<a class="u" href="http://stardrop.deviantart.com/">stardrop</a><br /><br />Brushes:<br /><br /><br />CSS Best Viewed <br />in <a href="http://www.getfirefox.com">Firefox</a></br></br></div></br></div> ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Halloween is in the Air!</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20737548/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:18:26 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="content"><br /><div class="textbox2"><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/">Journal</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favourites</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a><br><br><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/culture/contests/">Contests</a> | <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">News</a> | <a href="http://today.deviantart.com/"> DA Today</a><br /></br></br></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="heading">News</div><br />Not really news, more like a side note. Anyhoo, Wings-of-Fantasy <a href="http://wings-of-fantasy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/w/i/wings-of-fantasy.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconwings-of-fantasy:" title="wings-of-fantasy"/></a> has a link to a really cute <a href="http://www.emmadavies.net/fairy/default.aspx?firstname=&lastname=&submit=Find+My+Fairy+Name#form">"Original Fairy Name Generator"</a>.<br /><br />So, thinking I needed a good laugh at 7 am, I went ahead and got my new fairy name: Gossamer Pepperfrost. I kinda like it. Sounds like a good starting point for a painting, don't you think? You also get a really cool description too:<br /><br /><div>Your fairy is called <i>Gossamer Pepperfrost.</i></div><div>She is a trick player on small children and old folk.</div><div>She lives in spiderwebbed wonderlands and insect grottos.</div><div>She is only seen during the first snow of winter.</div><div>She wears tiny black spider.</div><br /><br />:Best of...Weekly Photomanipulation Features <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/58832/">[link]</a><br />One day I'll be at this point of skill....<br /><br />Halloween is right around the corner. I'm helping out at my church's Pumpkin Patch this year. All proceeds go to help build homes and churches in Mexico. <br /><br />Halloween and Autumn Feature <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/58868/">[link]</a><br /><br />As if you couldn't get enough of those beautiful fall colors!<br /><br /><br><br /><br /><div class="heading"><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/r/rose.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":rose:" title="Rose" />Featured Artist!<img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/r/rose.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":rose:" title="Rose" /></div><div class="textbox"><br />Miss Ninja <a href="http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/m/i/miss-ninja.png" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconmiss-ninja:" title="miss-ninja"/></a> has featured me in her journal! Yea me! She's a wonderful artist and to prove it, here are a few of her works:<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/97333987/"><img src="http://th86.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/253/2/d/Enchanted_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99005280/"><img src="http://th20.deviantart.com/fs36/150/i/2008/271/6/a/In_This_Twilight_by_miss_ninja.jpg" width="113" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95478612/"><img src="http://th30.deviantart.com/fs32/150/i/2008/233/6/f/Hope_by_miss_ninja.png" width="150" height="123" /></a></span></span><br /><br /></div><br />------------------------<br /></br><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="heading">Other Featured Artists</div><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/5058686/"><img src="http://th35.deviantart.com/images2/150/i/2004/06/2/f/HALLOWEEN.jpg" width="92" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99309793/"><img src="http://th71.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/273/4/9/491fb558b7b1d7de558080c63e574fd7.png" width="147" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/99266859/"><img src="http://th87.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/272/f/2/f266d410d0f44847bf14eb03000672bb.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/67947194/"><img src="http://th88.deviantart.com/fs19/150/i/2007/310/b/8/All_Hallows___Eve_by_Iribel.jpg" width="150" height="98" /></a></span></span><br /><br><br><br /><div class="heading">Footnote</div><br /><b>Clubs:</b><br /><a href="http://color-me-club.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/o/color-me-club.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcolor-me-club:" title="color-me-club"/></a> <a href="http://fantasy-fellowship.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/f/a... ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>All About Autumn</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20621108/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:40:37 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="content"><br /><div class="textbox2"><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/">Journal</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favourites</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a><br><br><br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/culture/contests/">Contests</a> | <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/browse/front/">News</a> | <a href="http://today.deviantart.com/"> DA Today</a><br /></br></br></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="heading">News</div><br />Today is the Autumnal Equinox! Well, from Sept. 22nd to the 23rd, anyway. Learn more about it on Wikipedia <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn#In_popular_culture">[link]</a><br /><br />Even in the desert its starting to feel like autumn. Its only 85 degrees here today! Definitely time to think about getting a pumpkin....<br /><br />Need more seasonal inspiration? Then go view the photography in "The Four Inspriational Seasons" in News <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/58313/">[link]</a> It will definitely bring a smile to your face!<br /><br /><br><br /><br /><div class="heading">Today I thought about....</div><div class="textbox"><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><b>Tales of Atlantis</b><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br />Not sure what it is about contests lately but I went and entered another one! <br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/98645088/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/265/e/7/e76bdecf177b3d3d4670364750d01452.jpg" width="150" height="120" /></a></span></span><br /><br />This one features one of Mizzd's <a href="http://mizzd-stock.deviantart.com/">[link]</a> portrait shots. Let me know what you think of it!<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><b>Think Pink III...Again</b><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br />Well, I entered another image into JunkbyJen's ThinkPink III. Not my usual fare since I was definitely going a different direction.<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/98530442/"><img src="http://th36.deviantart.com/fs37/150/f/2008/264/7/3/73928f58259a612f9a1762cac4cea70a.jpg" width="107" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />Hope you enjoy it too!<br /><br /><br /></div><br />------------------------<br /></br><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="heading">Featured Artists</div><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/30156638/"><img src="http://th95.deviantart.com/fs9/150/i/2006/069/7/f/Autumn_by_edera_ladygoth.jpg" width="150" height="128" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/71269262/"><img src="http://th16.deviantart.com/fs22/150/f/2007/355/1/5/1580b3fab8078600.jpg" width="140" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/74181728/"><img src="http://tn1-1.pv.deviantart.com/fs27/150/f/2008/066/3/0/autumn_herald_by_sandara.jpg" width="150" height="93" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/46982649/"><img src="http://th96.deviantart.com/fs15/150/f/2007/019/f/d/End_of_Autumn_by_ScarletHawk.jpg" width="150" height="106" /></a></span></span><br /><br><br><br /><div class="heading">Footnote</div><br /><b>Clubs:</b><br /><a href="http://color-me-club.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/o/color-me-club.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcolor-me-club:" title="color-me-club"/></a> <a href="http://fantasy-fellowship.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/f/a/fantasy-fellowship.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconfantasy-fellowship:" title="fantasy-fellowship"/></a> <a href="http://100themes.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/1/0/100themes.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":icon100themes:" title="100themes"/></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Stamps</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Credits</b><br />CSS by =<a class="u" href="http://stardrop.deviantart.com/">stardrop</a><br /><br />Brushes:<br /><br /><br />CSS Best Viewed <br />in <a href="http://www.getfirefox.com">Firefox</a></br></br></div></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>New Look</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20565711/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:31:22 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="content"><br /><div class="textbox2"><br /><a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/gallery/">Gallery</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/">Journal</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/favourites/">Favourites</a> | <a href="http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/myfriends/">Friends</a><br><br><br /></br></br></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="heading">News</div><br />Talk Like a Pirate Day <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/57997/">[link]</a><br />Just in case you find yourself on the high seas....<br /><br /><br><br /><br /><div class="heading">Today I thought about....</div><div class="textbox"><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><b>ThinkPink III</b><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br />I've had some great feedback on The Battle Won<br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/98181366/"><img src="http://th58.deviantart.com/fs36/150/f/2008/260/f/4/The_Battle_Won_by_artdreamlife.jpg" width="101" height="150" /></a></span></span>. <br /><br />I'm currently working on a second entry with a different twist. Let's just say...nothing because if I screw it up, I don't want anyone anticipating it! lol<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><b>CSS and Journals</b><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><br />So, I ended up getting a subscription...and updating my journal. I love the new look and I hope you do too!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br />------------------------<br /></br><br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="heading">Featured Artists</div><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53187457/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/fs15/150/i/2007/115/5/5/Dryad_by_Zingaia.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/65701745/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/fs19/150/i/2007/267/c/3/Bonsai_by_rifka1.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/69946134/"><img src="http://tn1-1.pv.deviantart.com/fs24/150/i/2007/320/9/2/RoseVine_Lady__Ink__by_LindaLisa.jpg" width="109" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br><br><br /><div class="heading">Footnote</div><br /><b>Clubs:</b><br /><a href="http://color-me-club.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/o/color-me-club.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcolor-me-club:" title="color-me-club"/></a> <a href="http://fantasy-fellowship.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/f/a/fantasy-fellowship.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconfantasy-fellowship:" title="fantasy-fellowship"/></a> <a href="http://100themes.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/1/0/100themes.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":icon100themes:" title="100themes"/></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Stamps</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Credits</b><br />CSS by =<a class="u" href="http://stardrop.deviantart.com/">stardrop</a><br /><br />Brushes:<br /><br /><br />CSS Best Viewed <br />in <a href="http://www.getfirefox.com">Firefox</a></br></br></div></div> ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>ThinkPink III</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20540994/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:45:54 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://junkbyjen.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/j/u/junkbyjen.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconjunkbyjen:" title="junkbyjen"/></a>JunkbyJen is hosting her third annual ThinkPink contest  to raise awareness of breast cancer. If you get a free moment, swing by the contest and view all the wonderful entries! <a href="http://browse.deviantart.com/projects/contests/2008/thinkpink3/">[link]</a><br /><br />Learn more about the contest here <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/51794/">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Fairiegoodmother</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20518007/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:15:22 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Fairiegoodmother definitely has some cool stock! And she is running a contest right now: The Art of Autumn :<a href="http://fairiegoodmother.deviantart.com/journal/:.">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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                <title>Brand new</title>
                <link>http://artdreamlife.deviantart.com/journal/20477436/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:00:13 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Stumbled across DA a couple of days ago and I was immediately hooked. So glad I signed up!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~artdreamlife</author>
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