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self taught and a bit on the rogue ish side. I had one painting lesson when I was 8 but the teacher was the father of the Mean Girl in class and I couldn't stand going there and being harassed by her, so I quit. I've wanted to be an artist since I was 16. You know those kids who drove their teachers crazy by doodling in all the margins of their notebooks instead of listening in class? Well, that was me!
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"Of my previous textile work of the last 10 years, I have only a few items left, so they will all be reduced to $5 apiece (from $30 originally). There are cocktail hats and fascinators, hand painted trivets, tote bags,escarpins Louboutin pas cher, hand made lampshades, and jewelry made from recycled high heel shoe parts. There are two works of collage I have made a wall hanging and a life mask.????????
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