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capricornjack83

capricornjack83
 Date Joined: June 24, 2011
Last Online: October 11, 2012
Birthday: January 10, 1983
Country: United States
My Website
My wifes Etsy store

About Me

Father of 4 crazy kids, husband to an awesome, amazing, beautiful, quirky woman. I love everything artistic, my newest thing being stencils and "street art".

Favorite Music

Just about anything that is well written, nicely performed, and not, well, crap.

Favorite Books

I'm a big fan of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, The Wicked series, and... well, just like music, anything well written. I try not to box myself into a genre. Though romance novels make me giggle instead of swoon :-) I come from the generation of kids that were into comic books, so I like X-Men, The Hulk, Wolverine, Fanstastic Four, etc comics. And, graphic novels are also big reads. I think the biggest reason I'm into graphic novels and comics now is it really ignites my artistic side(some of the art in these two genres is really fantastic).

Favorite Movies

I'm a movie buff. But, I'm a huge fan of horror and, I know this is oxymoronic, romantic comedies. Any Tim Burton movie and I'm there for sure.

Favorite Crafts

Drawing, doodling, painting, stencilling, mixed media, street art, and anything else I can get my hands on that doesn't confuse the hell out of me (crocheting is hard :-( )

Favorite Artists

Picasso, Salvador Dali, Leonardo Da' Vinci, Edward Gory, M.C. Escher, Banksy, Vincent Van Gogh... I think I got in over my head trying to list favorite artists :-)

Book(s) I'm Currently Reading

"Angels and Visitations: A Miscellany" By Neil Gaiman. A really interesting book so far, lots of imagery, strange and crazy short stories, and, as always with Neil Gaiman, a bit of ironic humor.(Finished) I'm also reading "1984", and I now know why this is one of those have to read books. It's really interesting seeing the description of what they thought the future would be like and some of the eerie similarities to what we live like now. "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" by Douglas Adams. I loved "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" and this ones even better so far.

Wishlist

I want everyone to know, that anyone who sends me anything, shouldn't feel boxed in by my profile, likes and dislikes, or any of that nonsense(though if you need ideas I'm not against you making something that is based on my interests). Feel free to send me something that expresses you and your interests, I like getting to know my fellow human beings. I'm very open when it comes to swapping and will enjoy whatever I'm sent. Being the father of 4 kiddos I'd also love to receive a few swaps for them, especially our 9 year old daughter, as I'm sure everyone remembers how much fun it was to get mail, just for you, when you were a kid.

Ratings

willowsmarika rated for Read my profile and write a comment. on Jan 8, 2012
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Comment: thanks for the lovely comment, Joseph. and so sorry for the very late rating. also, happy (early) birthday :)
cherrybombgirl rated for Beatles Song ATC Series - #4 Can't Buy Me Love on Aug 25, 2011
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Comment: Totally cool way to interperet the song. Loved it!
karenvanita rated for Beatles Song ATC Series - #4 Can't Buy Me Love on Aug 18, 2011
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Onaki rated for Kingdom Hearts ATC on Aug 14, 2011
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Comment: You're a very talented artist, I love this ATC, thank you very much! :)
Response: Thank you very much! That is very nice of you to say, I'm so glad you like it :-) I did that one and one for a Final Fantasy swap, and those were the first time I've really dabbled in anime style art. So your compliment means that much more.
ZombieLili rated for Final Fantasy Characters ATC on Aug 13, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the adorable Relm :3 ! This was a fun swap ^^
Response: I'm glad you like it, that's the first time I've really tried to draw an anime style character :-) I agree, this was a fun swap.
TraySeeH rated for Vintage ATC Series #2 - The Gents on Aug 12, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the ATC, it was cute.
Response: Thank you, I appreciate the compliment.
RWB411 rated for I Sent It--You Make It! ATC swap..US Only on Aug 12, 2011
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Comment: I had fun using the materials you sent.
Response: I'm glad. I really had a hard time with this one. So, I picked a couple of things, than I let my wife pick the rest without showing me before mailing it out. So, it was a nice surprise for us both.
PapercraftFairy rated for Astrological Signs ATC #1: Cancer on Aug 11, 2011
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Comment: Nice interpretation of the star sign 'Cancer'. I will also use the pretty ATC-sized papers. Thanks CapricornJack!
Response: Your welcome, it was a lot of fun to make. I'm afraid I've become a bit addicted to ATC making :-)
koalascout rated for 100 QUESTIONS EMAIL SWAP on Aug 8, 2011
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Comment: TY-its always neat to see what others think
Response: It is, isn't it. Quite a learning experience and a chance for gaining perspective.
vlhafer54 rated for ATC - Fairies on Aug 7, 2011
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Comment: Love it - hand drawn!
Response: I'm glad you liked it, I try to make my ATC's as handmade as possible and drawing is something I really enjoy doing :-)
suepier rated for Send & Receive July on Aug 7, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the great card of the carnival.
Response: Not a problem, I'm glad you liked it. That picture was actually taken by me up the street at a carnival that goes through any time the weathers just right :-)
Lolli92imo rated for Astrological Signs ATC #1: Cancer on Aug 2, 2011
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Comment: I loved the extras you sent me!! <3
Response: Good, good, I'm so glad you got it all :-)
bevincliodna rated for 100 QUESTIONS EMAIL SWAP on Jul 31, 2011
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mulletwing rated for 100 QUESTIONS EMAIL SWAP on Jul 30, 2011
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ina rated for Send & Receive July on Jul 29, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for this card.What a wonderful idee to create your own postcard. groetjes,Ina.
Response: Your welcome, I'm happy that you liked it :-) Thank you for the heart.
ladytiger7647 rated for Write a letter, make a friend #4 on Jul 29, 2011
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Response: That's really rude that you didn't give me a heart. I sent extra, a postcard and I followed the guidelines of the swap. I didn't' use a form letter, I wrote it how I understood to write a letter. It's really kind of rude not to give a heart just because I didn't write it according to your standards, when I put a lot of myself into it.
eveyinorbit rated for Beatles Song ATC Series - #3 All You Need Is Love on Jul 27, 2011
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Comment: awesome card! definitely going on my atc wall. thanks so much.
Response: Great! It makes me smile that you like my AYC, I wasn't sure about doing it digitally, but that was the only way I could get the idea in my head onto the ATC :-) Thank you so much for the heart and for including me on your ATC wall.
softballmusiclover11 rated for Beatles Song ATC Series - #3 All You Need Is Love on Jul 26, 2011
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Comment: verrryyy cooolll!! I like the playing card idea
Response: I'm glad you like it, I'm one of those artsy people that things just come together(no Beatles pun intended), I just starting kind of doodling around in Photoshop and ended up with the playing card idea.
angellarae rated for Read my profile and write a comment. on Jul 26, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the comment! Have a great day! :)
Response: You too :-)
mcovey rated for Read my profile and write a comment. on Jul 26, 2011
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Comment: thanks for the great comment -- yes my 2 love to read and I wish I had more time to read but as you know with little ones our time is limited to me time .
Response: I understand for sure, I get the chance to read when my wife and I go smoke(we don't smoke in the same room as our kiddos). Other than that it just doesn't work out :)

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Comments

winniethepooh on Jul 31, 2011:

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Hi Joseph. I enjoyed reading your profile, I'm not very good at drawing, you enjoy your Art work. It is nice to swap with a guy. I think you are my second, I also have four children and 5 wonderful grandchildren and they keep me busy. I'm not one for reading, I see that you enjoy readng. Have a nice day, love jennifer
MissyFarbenspiel on Jul 27, 2011:

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Hey there :-)

The most of people in this swap like drawing/ painting :-D that's cool because I like it too and maybe sometime I'll join a swap again where it's asked :-) I'm not sure but I think you are the first male one in a swap I've been. That's nice. I saw you like to read. Maybe a Book ATC would be nice for you. I don't know if there is one at the moment but the one I joined was very nice and creativ :-)

Greets from Germany

Missy
saskwoman on Jul 26, 2011:

hi, well i didnt mind at all to send to you at all the postcard....yes you are right about the lie

scottishrosefaerie on Jul 25, 2011:

Hi there, this is Tracy for Read my profile and write a comment swap! How are you doing? I have to say, you're the first guy I've been in a swap with, so I'm happy about that! Not to make you feel weird, or anything. I love Neil Gaiman and Hitchhiker's too! I absolutely love American Gods, its one of my favorite books, and I've read all the Hitchhiker's books and also my fave movie. ^^ Tim Burton is also awesome! Have you ever had the chance to go see Dali's works in a museum? My senior year of high school, we got to go to the Philly art museum and see a lot of his paintings. I really enjoyed it and feel so blessed that I got to go for free..haha! Enjoy your day and happy swapping!
runnerbean84 on Jul 22, 2011:

Read my profile swap.

Hello, nice to meet you!
I'm not generally a horror fan, but I like Tim Burton films. I've also just read 1984, which I wasn't a huge fan of, but like you have said, you can see why it's a classic must read book. Didn't really float my boat tho. I also read Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy not long ago, and was really suprised that I loved it! It's not the sort of book I'd usually go for, but I couldn't put it down!

Have a nice day, happy swapping x
ChantalB on Jul 21, 2011:

Swap: Read my profile and write a comment.

i myself love to draw, my prefered style is anything Anime, i love using my own art to make my ATC, and am currently hosting my second one, tim burton movies rock :D

I LOVE Hitchhickers Guide to the Galaxy and have the original Radio Play version on my iPod, it's extremely long but soooo awesome, the movie rocks too :)

i cannot crochet to save my life but i love knitting, (i find it's easier)

hope all is well on your end of the swapping screen. and i will end my comment with these final words:

SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH!
Pashanista on Jul 12, 2011:

Ironicly while I live here I am from Minnesota orginally :) my husband was sure it was the author one guess I should have listened to him ;)
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