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dina54

dina54
 Date Joined: August 21, 2007
Last Online: February 20, 2014
Birthday: September 24
Country: United States
Odd Ducks Studio

About Me

I am a "woman of a certain age"; happily married with 4 grown sons and 6 grand-children. I am a Cardiac ICU RN by trade (night shift/every weekend), and a mixed media artist. I have studied Illustration at RISD, and have had my work shown in several local galleries. I am a mail art fanatic who loves to trade ATCs but also "larger" formats such as Journal Pages and Post-cards. I have recently started making OOAK costume jewelry from old belts, necklaces, whatevers, and hope to open an Etsy shop soon. You can check out my Facebook gallery link to see my work.

Other Interests

Hubby and I enjoy motorcycle touring (2-up, I don't drive my own bike). We play pool, and belong to both an 8-ball and a 9-ball team. We recently moved into a "house in the country" (well for US it's the country).

Favorite Themes/Media

I mostly use colored pencils & markers for smaller work. I LOVE collage but like to add a few hand drawn elements. I have finally gotten the hang of painting and really enjoy watercolors. I stand in awe of anyone who can use a computer for their art! Here's my wish list: I collect vampire ATCs. Any medium. I LOVE all kinds of paper! I have boxes of different vintage pictures, advertisements, hand-made and printed papers and am always happy to receive more of the same. Glass beads and charms (vintage or new) Tiny items that can be made into charms for bracelets.

List of favorite stuff

Music: Outlaw Country on XM radio is my main station; Joe Wylie Hubbard, James McMurtry, k.d.lang, John Haitt, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle Also enjoy Loreena McKinnett, The Beatles and most classical music My favorite composer is Cole Porter (I know, that's just weird) I can listen to anything but hard-core rap I guess...

Books: Fantasy; LOTR, Harry Potter series, anything Vampire-ish Mystery; Val McDermott, Michael Connelly, Laurie King Misc; Carl Hiaason

Movies: I LOVE old MGM musicals, The Thin Man series from the 30-40s, Anime, Japanese/Hong Kong martial arts films, modern action movies are OK, Tend to rent lots of weird Indie stuff, my favorite movie of all time is Casablanca.

Television: Masterpiece Mystery, Longmire, Justified, Copper, Ripper Street, The Big Bang Theory, True Blood, Game of Thrones, Sherlock (BBC), I am proud to say I have never seen an episode of even one "reality" show or of American Idol.

Food: Mexican, Thai, Italian, US "diner" (AKA "comfort food") I am a carnivore and proud of it.

Drink: Wine; type determined by what's for dinner

Colors: I prefer the "cool" color pallette; greens, blues, purples. Also like "Earth" tones; brown, rust, mauve. Absolute favorite color is teal. Really don't care for yellow/orange tones. When in doubt, Black & White always works!

Sports: Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots

Ratings

OniGiri885 rated for Dark Whimsy Jar on Sep 14, 2008
5
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Comment: The jar was amazing! Thanks so much!
Response: Thanks for the heart :D
sunnysidey rated for Sharpie Marker Postcard ART on Sep 7, 2008
5
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Comment: The next best thing to a fabric patchwork quilt is a sharpie marker paper quilt with paisley! Wonderful postcard, really lovely - thank you so much and I hope we get to swap again too. Sam xoxo
Response: WooHoo! Paisley Rocks!!! Glad you liked the postcard. Thanks for the heart!
lizm rated for *NURSIE* ATC~(but you don't need to BE one!) on Sep 2, 2008
5
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Comment: thank you so much dina,for the gorgeous atc and the extras,i love it,wish i had your talent lizxx
Response: Glad you liked it, hope we swap again :D
aydeeyai rated for Sharpie Marker Postcard ART on Aug 31, 2008
5
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Comment: So funny that we have the same birthday! And that you recently came through Kingston! Thanks for the cool postcard!
Response: Thanks for the heart!
gabrielleelendril rated for Dark Hearted Postcard Swap on Jun 29, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome dark hearted postcard!
Response: Sorry this response is so late!!! Glad you liked it :D
SeasideKitty rated for . post due.: handmade postcard #7 on May 14, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you Dina for the splendid Alice postcard - a spooky image indeed!
Response: Oh, I'm so glad it made it there OK! I have been having a terrible time with the USPS lately. Thanks for the heart :D
nolagirl rated for Dark Hearted Postcard Swap on May 7, 2008
5
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Comment: I love your drawing of Mort! Thanks for the cool postcard!
Response: Well, Mort's a cool dude so he makes for a cool postcard! Glad you like him.
FischKisser rated for Dark Hearted Postcard Swap on May 6, 2008
5
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Comment: I had to give you a heart because that postie was so dang cute!!!!
Response: Aw shucks...thanks
bobilani rated for Dark ATC Swap - International on Apr 28, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you so much!!! Awesome cards and I love the envelopes you put them in too. Cute drawing on the outside envelope. You are very talented! I'm sorry that the first time you tried to send was eaten by the USPS. Thanks again :)
Response: Glad THESE made it there! Thanks for the heart :D
altermyworld rated for Fat Girl Art take 2 on Apr 13, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks Dina for the coolest card, I love Wynonna so this card was really geat. ANg
Response: I am SO glad you like them.
lilkye rated for Dark ATC Swap - International on Apr 5, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Nice! I really like your art on this ATC....and so much cool ephemera! Thank you VERY much...I really enjoy your ATC :^) BTW...I love the Lenore sketch on the envie :^D
Response: Lenore ROCKS! Glad you liked everything. Thanks for the heart :D
keroleen73 rated for City Celebration Matchbox Swap - New Orleans on Mar 25, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Amazing - I couldn't believe when I got my matchbox so early. This is the prettiest matchbox I've ever seen, thank you also for the neat extras!
Response: I am so happy it arrived OK! I LOVE making matchboxes :D
gummmie rated for a toast to CHARLES BUKOWSKI on Mar 19, 2008
5
rating
Comment: thank you very much! I like rave colours!
Response: It was 'inspired" by one of Bukowski's own paintings. Glad you liked it :D
catlingmex rated for FUNKY Postcards on Mar 16, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Totally funky card. Thanks!
HappyMommy rated for a toast to CHARLES BUKOWSKI on Mar 10, 2008
5
rating
Comment: great drawing and quote! thanks!
Response: Good old Chuck! Glad you like it.
SooticasDream rated for Alice in Wonderland Matchbox on Mar 10, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Thank you SO much for such a beautiful box! I feel very spoiled! ^____^
Response: Wow, that arrived nice and fast! I had fun making it, so glad you liked it.
kotek rated for Red Matchbox Swap Craftsperience - 32 count filled on Mar 5, 2008
5
rating
Comment: I really liked it thank you:)
Response: I am so glad you liked it! I was beginning to worry that it didn't reach you.
PixelParadox rated for Hippy, Hippie, Tye Dye Postcard Swap on Mar 4, 2008
5
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Comment: Ah, yes. I was there and I too remember! That is the subversive part. There are lots of things that may have affected my short-term memory at the time, but I remember being there in the 60s quite well. They only WISH we could not remember and that all the unheaval of the 60's were erased from memory. The spirit of the 60's lives on! There are hippies in disquise everywhere! And you are definately On My Bus! Thanks so much for the beautiful hand-made card!
Response: I'm SO glad you liked it :D
bicyclerepairman rated for Art! Art! Art! Postcards on Mar 1, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks! Looove Salvador Dali. One of my faves when I was in high-school. A long, long time ago. It brings back great memories!
Response: Great strange memories perhaps? Glad you like it :D
YarnTails rated for FUNKY Postcards on Feb 28, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you! This is so funny! Our grandparents just had no idea that their catalog ads would someday become postcards for the world to see! Days of the Week Undies...love it!
Response: I saw the picture and thought: "I wish I could be THAT HAPPY about underwear!" Glad you liked it:D

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Comments

sunnysidey on Sep 16, 2008:

The HPC would like to see your handmade postcards! Please read this thread in the forum for details!
PostMuse on Aug 24, 2008:

I have started a discussion on the Handmade Postcard Club forum about the possibility of an interim group since the founder, @TeraBACat hasn't logged on in so long. I hope you will post your thoughts.

ctekk2005 on Aug 23, 2008:

Sharpie Marker Postcard ART Mailed on 08/23/80. I personally hand gave it to the Mailman...I just caught him as he dropped off todays Mail. I hope you will like it !!
TeraBACat on Mar 17, 2008:

May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you wherever you go...

Happy St Patrick's Day

green kiss
weeatcrayons on Mar 10, 2008:

I'm so glad you enjoy your Alice in Wonderland matchbox, it was my first one and I'm completely addicted now!! Thank you for the lovely rating and heart!
amberlantern on Jan 19, 2008:

Thanks for joining the FUNKY Postcard Swap!
wackystuff on Aug 24, 2007:

Welcome Dina! A Vampire/Zombies/Undead postcard is coming your way.
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