Artists Passion

It can seem hard to put pen or paintbrush to paper. Sometimes, fingers pressed into clay can feel like fingers set against unyielding granite. Sometimes the muse isn’t with us.

Think about how much harder it is for someone who can make art out of their own image.

Antoinette, a model in Tampa, is an example of someone who can turn themselves into a work of art. She has modeled for photographers, fashion designers, and at conventions and concerts. Whether she is set in a trihawk or cyberlox, her personal beauty shines through.

From the stylized and fantastical photos of Jennifer Pajor to the surreal and zany pics from Warren G. Whitmore, there always seems to be something more than meets the eye when Antoinette is before the lens or onstage.

In person, her whimsical personality makes the mundane fun, and her eyes sparkle as she embraces the ridiculous. Passion, and art, can take many forms.

On another note, my contest is still going on. You can find the info here. And, the Lez Keep it Real contest appears to still be going on as well.
Additionally, as a bit of housekeeping and a plea for help, I’m announcing a fundraiser I’m doing to go towards a study abroad fund. I want to go to either Ireland or the U.K. to do a little studying in a foreign country after I graduate. I’m going to need THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. Probably somewhere between $5-8,000 to go. To me, this is an astronomical sum. If anyone wants to help out, to the tune of anywhere between $.50- ONE BILLION DOLLARS, email me at wendy.withers@451press.net. I’ll be sure to send you some sort of thank you. I’m also going to be taking all sorts of commissions, including squiddie commissions. Here’s what I’m going to do to try to raise the funds:
Work extra jobs.
Sell my squiddies online and at craft fairs.
Write this blog.
If anyone wants to donate, go ahead. Here’s where I really need the help, though. Where can I get a free ticker to keep track of how much money I’ve raised? I’ve seen some online and even tried to create one for my savings, but none of them worked when it came time to type in my goal and the amount of money I have saved up. (Which is $0.) Please help!