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Though I was known to scribble on the walls as a child, I have been drawing and writing more and more seriously ever since joining DeviantArt in February of 2011 as "Skelo-Heart" and adopting the alias of "MysticSparkleWings" as my online identity sometime in 2012. I am almost entirely self-taught in digital and traditional art, however I have had a few classes over the years to boost my skill set. I've also done some minor animation work in the past and spend quite a bit of my free time writing.
I'm currently studying as a full-time student to be an Art Teacher, preferably at the high school or college level. In the meantime, I have taught a few friends on occasion and currently work as a freelance and self-employed artist.
In 2021, I pursued one of my younger self's biggest dreams and put my abilities to the test by going through the process of self-publishing my first book, Drawn Like A Magnet, a compilation of my works from NaPoWriMo 2020.
If you would like to commission me, please review my Commissions Page for general Prices and Terms of Service.
For business inquiries, please see my Contact Page OR email me at xxmysticsparklewingsxx@gmail.com
Skills
Mini-Magnet Poetry
Photoshop CS6/CC
InDesign CC
Paint Tool Sai
Procreate
Colored Pencil
Alcohol Markers
Watercolor
Acrylic
Gouache
Ink
Mixed Media
Card Making
Book Design for Self-Publishing
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Awards & Certifications
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DeviantArt Daily Deviation Recipient 09/14/22
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DeviantArt Daily Deviation Recipient 08/26/21
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DeviantArt Daily Deviation Recipient 05/05/20
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DeviantArt Daily Deviation Recipient 11/04/19
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Culture Hustle "Sketchiest Sketchbook" Design Winner 2019
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Scholastic Art Award 2016-17 Honorable Mention
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NaNoWriMo Winner 2016 (November)
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NaNoWriMo Winner 2015 (November)
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Associate Certification: Adobe InDesign CS6/CC (Early 2016)
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Associate Certification: Adobe Illustrator CS6/CC (Winter 2015)
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Associate Certification: Adobe Photoshop CS6/CC (Fall 2015)
Work
Experience
Self Employment | Artist & Writer
February 2011 - February 2023 (Present)
Consistent work in creating and manipulating digital and traditional artwork and photos, as well as writing & editing prose and poetry; For both personal projects and commissions
Self Published Author | Writing, Design, & Format
December 2020 - July 2021
Writing, Illustrating, Formatting & Layout to Self-Publish a book (Drawn like a Magnet) from start to finish. Also includes cover design and editing.
Freelance Writer | Editor & Beta Reader
Fall 2016 - January 2021
Writing as well as Editing and Beta Reading the prose work of fellow Authors upon request and as needed
Education
Community College | Associate of Arts
August 2018 - Present
Classes focused on General and Arts Education
R. L. Stine Master Class | Creative Writing
May 2018 - September 2019
Online Only specialty course focused on Creative & General Writing on a professional level for younger audiences, offered through Master Class by author R. L. Stine
James Patterson Master Class | Creative Writing
January 2017 - March 2018
Online Only specialty course focused on Creative & General Writing on a professional level, offered through Master Class by author James Patterson
Public High School | General Education
August 2014 - June 2018 (Graduated 4.0 GPA)
General Classes + Elective Course focus on Creative Arts, Performance, and Design Craft
Note: For the location-specific names of physical schools attended, please Contact Me directly.