Check out my Flying Dreams...

Location:

Mathews, VA on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay

About Me:

I am a Tennessee native who drifted ashore in Tidewater VA on a blue moon high tide. I am a former high school English teacher (now a proud stay at home mama of two) with a Masters degree from the College of William and Mary. i coached drama and forensics, and have been in a number of community theater productions with the Court House Players. I enjoy singing, sailing with my family, and trips to the beach. "I was born under the sign of water, and it's there that I feel my best!"
After missing the 4:15 bus out of Phoebus, I found myself walking through several antique stores, thus discovering another passion--mixed media art. My love of the written word and a desire to rekindle the beautiful lost art of letter writing prompted me to begin making my handmade cards. From there, I began to branch out into larger collage mixed media works of art.
I have painted children's murals, but primarily enjoy mixed media art...combining vintage imagery with unique modern sentiments. I love the creative outlet that my art provides, not to mention the newfound flexibility in my schedule and the precious time i can spend with my daughter and son.
"Real mail" makes my spirits soar...and paint...and glitter...and flowers...and ink...and pretty paper...and ribbon...and pictures...and mermaids...and stamps...and boxes...and bottles...and fairies...and, well, you get the idea...

Gender:

Gal

I am a/an:

Independent Artist/Designer, Supporter, Shopper, Independent Retailer

(Designers only) I create:

Handmade collage and mixed media cards
Embellished handmade paper journals
Professionally framed mixed media/collage works of art

(Designers only) I am willing to do:

Custom orders, Wholesaling

(Designers only) My work is sold at:

Emily's in Gloucester, VA
Art Shows and Craft Fairs

Website:

http://flyingdreampost.etsy.com

Website #2:

http://FlyingDreamPost.com

Favorite Designers/Artists:

Vincent Van Gogh, Pre-Raphaelite Painters, Impressionists, Monet

Favorite Music/Musicians:

Indigo Girls, Sarah McLaughlin, Nanci Griffith, Sting, Girly Man, The GreenCards, etc...
Oh, and I must admit that I love listening to SIRIUS 70s radio
Love the Raleigh Radio Show on NPR and the Celtic Hour
I like bluegrass and folk music

Favorite TV Show & Movies:

The X-Files (re-runs, now...), Judging Amy, ER
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The Razor's Edge
The Piano
etc...

Favorite Books / Authors:

To Kill a Mockingbird
The Red Tent
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Water for Elephants
The Mermaid Chair
Plainsong
The Memory of Water
etc...