MaggieBelize, Designer of kNotes for kNitters! Sandia Park, NM

Location:

Sandia Mountains of New Mexico (formerly Belize)

About Me:

Retired archaeologist turned graphic designer, ceramicist ... and obsessed knitter! I lived & worked in Belize for many years; now I live in the Sandia Mountains of New Mexico with my husband, 4 dogs + 4 cats.

Gender:

Gal

I am a/an:

Independent Artist/Designer, Shopper

(Designers only) I create:

Collage art cards: "kNotes for kNitters"© and "Unfortu-Notes"©.
My "kNotes for kNitters" are fiber-arts-themed collages; in my "Unfortu-Notes" collage series, very strange things happen to presumably good people.

Ceramics: And then there are my handpainted ceramics pieces -- my first love, before I discovered knitting. I kiln-fire these for lasting beauty, and welcome inquiries about custom pieces.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:

Custom orders, Consignment, Wholesaling

(Designers only) I have been featured on:

Etsy Treasuries

(Designers only) My work is sold at:

Etsy and my own website

Website:

http://www.LocalGringos.etsy.com

Website #2:

http://www.LocalGringos.com

Favorite Designers/Artists:

Ray Troll, Morris Graves, Frida Kahlo

Favorite Music/Musicians:

Joe Ely, Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, David Rodriguez

Favorite TV Show & Movies:

Best Movies of all time: Love, Actually; Pulp Fiction; Home for the Holidays

Best TV show of all time: Ugly Betty

Crap TV shows I'm currently hooked on, I admit it: Survivor, Hell's Kitchen

Favorite Books / Authors:

Aztec, The Sparrow & Children of God, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Interview with the Vampire, Cry to Heaven