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christina fajardo
53, Female
Austin, Texas 78704
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Paper Happiness
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Reuse/Recycle
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Artists Who Web
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Altered Arts
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She's Got Everything she needs, she's an artist, she don't look back ~ Bob Dylan
Profile Information
- Location:
- Somewhere in South Austin, Texas
- About Me:
- I believe art is an extension of ones soul. I'm attracted primarily by the evocative power of colors, shapes and symbols that have traveled through time that bring with them the power to heal the soul. My artistic expression largely involves reducing, reusing, reclaiming and recycling discarded finds. I have an inability to throw away anything that can be converted into a piece of art. I started jewelry making at the age of 18. At the time, I deemed myself a seamstress because sewing and embroidery was an art that my mother taught me at a very young age. In my twenties, married with two children, I created handmade gifts for family and friends. In my 30s, I divorced and went back to school and got a degree in Commercial Art. I moved to California, worked for an advertising agency, but missed Texas so I traded in the west coast beach for the opportunity to be a starving artist in Austin again. Round two of the starving artist tour lasted until 1991 when I got a job at a major newspaper as a graphic designer where I worked for fifteen years. The desire to create my own art never died. Currently my passion is that of creating tile mosaics , mixed media collage wall art and Art Card Edition Originals (ACEOs) also known as Art Trading Cards (ATC). I also still create jewelry and handmade paper greeting cards. Armed with my collection of mixed media, I continue on my journey. I bring to you simple but elegant art that can either be an unexpected conversation-starter, or as familiar as your favorite sweater. Ultimately, things that make you feel special because they're thoughtfully handcrafted.
- Gender:
- Gal
- I am a/an:
- Independent Artist/Designer
- (Designers only) I create:
- I paint large canvas paintings that are inspired by the music that I love. I also create mixed media altered art, ACEOs, Art Trading Cards, created with watercolor and acrylics.
- (Designers only) I am willing to do:
- Custom orders, Consignment, Wholesaling
- (Designers only) I have been featured on:
- (Designers only) My work is sold at:
- Etsy and ebay
- Website:
- http://ChristinaFajardo.com
- Website #2:
- http://ChristinasMagic.etsy.com
- Website #3:
- http://stores.ebay.com/Christinas-Magic
- Favorite Designers/Artists:
- Georgia O'Keefe, Frida Kahlo
- Favorite Music/Musicians:
- My very favorite would the music of my sweetheart, Tony Airoldi http://www.myspace.com/tonyairoldi
Then of coarse....
Willie Nelson, Danny Britt, Albert and Gage, Jimmy LaFave, Townes Van Zandt
- Favorite TV Show & Movies:
- Weeds, Californication, Saving Grace
- Favorite Books / Authors:
- The Secret,
Eat, Pray, Love
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lyrics to "Christina's Magic
People always ask me why I named my business "Christina's Magic".... Here it is... the lyrics to a song that were written in 1991 by Daniel Ruddick. Funny thing is that the song was written the morning after I had met him at the Cactus Cafe in Austin, Texas. He woke up alone, in his hotel room at 8 am wi…
ContinuePosted on November 17, 2007 at 12:24pm — 1 Comment
Hawaii ~ What a trip!
Posted on November 1, 2007 at 11:14pm —
Aloha! I'm going to Hawaii
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 11:00pm —
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Handmade with love,
Stacey
love your work!!
Welcome to Indiepublic and thanks for joining the Artists Who Web group. Feel free to join in on a current conversation or start one yourself! Thanks again!