theladyjessica

Watercolor, Sketching, Snail Mail Art, Collage, Photography, Poetry, Handmade Greeting Cards, Pop up cards, Snail Mail Flip Books, Modern Calligraphy

Artist/Designer in Southern Oregon. I have been a snail mail enthusiast for a long time and have had pen pals for 15+ years (since I was like 10 years old). I LOVE snail mail art and decorated envelopes!

Check out my instagram for examples of my artwork and snail mail: www.instagram.com/lady.jessica.art/)

I am 30 and happily married for 2 years now. (Currently no children or pets. Just a house full of my hubby's tools and my craft supplies.) My husband and I met at a church social dance. I was studying Argentine Tango at the time and he was taking Ballroom dancing. So we were an instant hit and spent a lot of time dancing while we were first dating. (Currently not doing much dancing, because my husband is working a lot)

My husband owns a Harley and loves riding. So we go on rides sometimes in the summer. His dad owns a motorcycle repair shop, so he grew up around motorcycles and it's definitely a shared family passion.

My sister is a huge theater nerd and talked me into auditioning for one of her plays. So in September (2018) I played Miss Bingley in Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice." A lot of great memories and I'm glad I did it, but won't be doing any more plays for the time being as they are a HUGE time commitment.

I like having random adventures and trying new things, so it's not hard to talk me into some fun new activity. My best friend and I used to do a lot of stuff together (back when we were single), from ziplining to Disneyland, festivals, Rennaissance Faires, etc.

I play several instruments (harp, piano, guitar, pennywhistle) but currently not doing much practicing, because I am focusing on art. I work a side job, face painting, which is super fun. Love working with the kids and making them smile!

I love Celtic Music, a little bit of Jazz/Blues, some folk music and bluegrass, Disney songs, musicals and broadway showtunes, and a selection of pop.

Artists:

Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder, Michael Buble, Taylor Swift, Norah Jones, Melody Gardot

Project Runway, The Flash, Supergirl, Once Upon a Time, Sword Art Online (anime), vintage Star Trek episodes, Doctor Who

Warriors by Erin Hunter, Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, Jane Austen's novels, Eragon by Christopher Paolini, Inkspell by Cornelia Funke, Hunger Games by Suzzanne Collins, Sabriel by Garth Nix, Lady Midnight by Cassandra Claire, Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah Maas, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle, Divergent by Veronica Roth

Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, Star Wars, Marvel/DC movies, Ever After, Princess Bride, Stardust, Princess Diaries, Howl's Moving Castle, Disney Animated Films (Tangled, Frozen, Bolt, etc), Hunger Games, Ready Player One

DISLIKES:

• candy (i don't eat it)
• coffee (i don't drink it)
• scary stuff
• horror movies
• clowns
• sports
• crocheted doilies

LIKES:

• Calligraphy
• ART
• fairytale stuff
• castles, knights and horses
• steampunk stuff
• cosplay/costuming
• fandom related stuff (think Dr Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc),
• Succulents
• hipster/boho themes
• nautical themes
• Art Nouveau
• Cat stuff
• Wax seals
• Hand carved stamps

Things I Enjoy Receiving:

• Stickers
• Art/craft supplies
• Herbal teas (esp chai)
• Shaped paper clips
• Washi tape!!!
• Anything Pusheen (for my sister who is obsessed)
• Snail Mail Art!!