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What would people who know you say are your three best qualities? What about your three worst?

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27 deviants said Oh please... like this would really be a multiple choice question.
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I'm an independent artist and writer originally from California, but currently located in the great state of Montana. I live with my fiance, who is a graphic designer and web developer, as well as my crazy one-eyed shelter cat.

In regards to my creative endeavors, I consider myself to be an artist and a writer to equally obsessive degrees, although which half of my creativity I'm focusing on at any given moment totally depends on which way the wind's blowing at the time. It also depends on what I want to say or express -- and I'm always trying to say something with the things I create. I'm adamant in regards to doing my art my own way and using it to teach the rest of the world about myself, about lessons I've learned, about concepts I find interesting -- anything really.

I'm lucky enough to actually be able to do what I do and love best for a living as well. I'm a full-time freelance writer and editor. I also do my art professionally, as well as dabble in professional level astrology on the side. So yes, I play around with words and make them sound pretty all day, and when I'm not doing that, I paint, draw, interpret birth charts, and give people advice based on what the stars are up to at a given time -- all from the comfort of my own home on my own terms. I'm lucky and I know it. I have the absolute best job (or jobs, as it were) under the sun as far as I'm concerned.

As an actual person, I'm hard to define. I seem to be constantly changing and evolving from one year to the next, but I like to think it's for the better. I can be relatively talkative online, although I do go incommunicado when the mood strikes me. However, in real life I'm really very quiet, shy, and reclusive. I'll take an evening spent with a good book and a stellar glass of wine over a night out at a party or a night club any day of the week. I've always been something of a nerd and I'm proud of it, to be totally honest.

I'm kind of a workaholic in a way, as I love to stay busy and productive. I'm also a bit of an egomaniac. I'm not one of those a-holes that thinks they're better than everyone else, but I do think I'm damned awesome and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love being me and I'm immeasurably proud of my skills and accomplishments. I wouldn't be anyone else for all the tea in China. All people should feel that way about themselves in my opinion.

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Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Great Falls, Montana
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: Erm.... small? Not that I expect anyone to buy me a shirt or anything, but yeah.
  • Print preference: Preferably glossy art prints for my walls. I have a lot of empty space that could use filling.
  • Interests: Literature, poetry, music, film, art, history, and philosophy.
  • Favourite movie: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and anything from the Turner Classic Movie channel.
  • Favourite band or musician: Tori Amos, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Bjork, Vanessa Carlton, and David Bowie.
  • Favourite genre of music: A little of everything, but alternative, rock, classical, and opera are my favorites.
  • Favourite artist: Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and John William Waterhouse
  • Favourite poet or writer: Sylvia Plath, Oscar Wilde, and Virginia Woolf
  • Favourite photographer: Erwin Olaf and Annie Leibowitz
  • Favourite style of art: I like lots of different things, but I have a soft spot for fantasy, dark, or surreal style work.
  • Operating System: Windows Vista
  • MP3 player of choice: My trusty iPod is my true love.
  • Skin of choice: Mine. I have nice skin.
  • Favourite game: The Sims, and when I'm not playing that? Civilization IV or Zoo Tycoon II.
  • Favourite cartoon character: Frylock
  • Personal Quote: Mine is a heart of carnelian, crimson as murder on a holy day.
  • Tools of the Trade: I work in Photoshop CS with a Wacom drawing tablet using stock photos, textures, paintwork, etc.

Why I Like DA's New Critique Feature

Journal Entry: Sun Apr 5, 2009, 10:58 AM
It seems that every time my work life explodes and leaves me with no time for Deviant Art for months on end, there's always something new that's developed around these parts in the interim. To be honest, I've been really happy with the last handful of changes DA has made. Looks like this time it's a new feature especially for critiques, which I personally felt we really needed around here.

  • People are now encouraged to give serious critiques. I've always been pretty disappointed in the kind of drivel that passes for a critique around here (i.e. "that sucks" or "I just don't like it"), so I'm glad to see that the people who seem to be using this function are giving truly helpful. constructive critiques that can really benefit the artist.


  • You actually have a choice as to whether or not to enable the feature yourself. Of course, whether choosing not to do so will have social repercussions here remains to be seen. However, I've never liked the attitude on here that all artists "have to" be open to critiques, so I'm glad it's optional. Do I think more artists probably should be open? Sure.... but I personally see it as the artist's prerogative to choose for themselves.


  • You can decide whether or not you think the critique is fair. I really like that feature! This not only encourages critics to actually be fair in their assessment of a piece, but it also encourages the artist who asked for critique in the first place to accept what they get graciously, as I understand the critic is notified of your decision either way.


So what does everyone else think? Do you like the new feature? Are you using it at all so far?


All artwork, poetry, and writings attached to this gallery, including blogs and editorials, are © 2005-2008 Shannon Hilson unless otherwise specified. None of my work is part of the public domain.
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~queenofblood:iconqueenofblood: Jun 26, 2009, 5:06:16 PM
Oh my god you are doing astrology designs. They look incredible! I am a LEO. ;)

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'Don't let this pleasant human exterior fool you. Never forget, I am what I am. I'm a killer. That's my nature. I'm a killer. Please don't ever forget that.'
=MouseRunner:iconMouseRunner: May 23, 2009, 11:50:25 PM
:wave:
I'm not nearly as active here as I once was but I still visit to browse at least once a day.

Nice Webcam shot. :nod:

See ya on, well, you know where.
:sprint:

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=wolfmorphine:iconwolfmorphine: May 30, 2009, 1:24:52 PM
Oh, I know what you mean... and thank you! I just haven't had time to frequent all of my sites as much as I should... including Deviant Art. I've mostly been hanging out at that "you-know-where" place because it's easy to socialize on there off to the side while I work. :wave:

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*esstera:iconesstera: Mar 25, 2009, 2:01:06 AM
thank you for the watch and the recent favorites!:)
your gallery is awesome!

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Beauty has as many meanings as man has moods
=wolfmorphine:iconwolfmorphine: Mar 25, 2009, 3:18:04 PM
You're so welcome! I was completely blown away by your gallery as well. Your color palettes and use of light are especially striking. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more from you in the future. :nod:

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*esstera:iconesstera: Mar 26, 2009, 1:33:25 AM
thank you:)I'm glad we've found each other then:)

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~Omega-WereWolf:iconOmega-WereWolf: Jan 7, 2009, 4:45:11 PM
Why?!Why?!:tears:
Six inches of snow!
It was great! I went sledding with my nephews and had much fun.

Then it rained and the snow is mostly gone or simply sheets of ice.:no:

This has been one of the most cruel winters I can remember.

I hope your winter is going much better.:rose:

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F.U.N.
F is for fire that burns the whole town down!
U is for uranium-BOMBS!
N is for no survivors!
Down here in the deep blue sea!
-Plankton
=wolfmorphine:iconwolfmorphine: Jan 8, 2009, 11:42:13 AM
I've actually had lots of snow so far!! Actually, I believe the news said Great Falls had the snowiest December on record for years. :boogie:

Now, it's kind of "meh" though. It warmed up a bit, so a lot of it is melting, getting dirty, and so forth. It also refreezes at night, so everything's all icy in the morning and evening. not my favorite at all!! I almost broke my neck in the driveway after going to get groceries last night.

I'm hoping we get some fresh snow later in the week. I think some is predicted! :dance: I'll think snowy thoughts for you! Otherwise, how was your holiday season? Did you do anything fun or get anything cool for Christmas?

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~Omega-WereWolf:iconOmega-WereWolf: Jan 8, 2009, 9:15:30 PM
I personally don't celebrate X-Mas, so I never get anything:giggle:
Only 3 holidays on my schedule,Halloween,4th of July, and the Super Bowl

I'm doing good enough without snow I guess.:heart:

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F.U.N.
F is for fire that burns the whole town down!
U is for uranium-BOMBS!
N is for no survivors!
Down here in the deep blue sea!
-Plankton
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