Melissa

About me:

The Outside: I am a 25 year old artist living in Worcester, MA, but I am originally from Lowell, MA, where my family currently is. I graduated from Anna Maria college with a bachelors in Studio Art, and I am now working on my masters in Business Administration. Its been a bit of struggle this past year because my schedule is very tight and because I am not a business oriented person, but the degree will benefit me as an artist.
I'm Portuguese. I was born here, but my parents were born in the Azores.
I'm short and skinny, and I could pass off as 16, but don't let that deceive you!

The Inside: My passion is art. Though I may not have as much time as I would like to do art, I am always thinking of new projects to work on.
I’m soft spoken, but I have a lot to say. You could say I am shy.
I’m weird; I’m a perfect example of a typical artist stereotype in that aspect.
I'm very sensitive. And empathetic.
I’m often misunderstood, but when given the chance to explain, people see my point of view.
I always route for the underdog, because I am the underdog.
I have a dirty mind. I love to read nasty books.
I love shopping at flea markets and at the Salvation Army. The older the object is, the better. I can turn anything into a piece of art.
My taste in music covers a very large and peculiar range. Metal, new age, techno, folk. Most of everything on the radio is crap.
I have a weird phobia about very large fish…
I could eat ice cream for breakfast.
I’m messy… very messy. I lose things all the time. My friends know where I keep my stuff better than I do.
I’ve locked myself out of my car several times. It will happen several more times.
My biggest fan is my mother.
I believe in justice. I believe in karma. I believe in prayer. I believe in faeries.
I believe that everything happens for a reason. What happens is what is meant to happen. I will end up where I am suppose to end up.

Though I pretty much live in my daily routine, I’m attracted to adventure and I’m open to trying new things. I love to go out and have fun. I love to laugh.
I love people who make me laugh.

Where I Am Going: There are a lot of things I haven’t experienced, and there are a lot of things I need to learn. I want to travel, and network with other artists. I want to learn new techniques. I can always do, and be, better.

My myspace blog is devoted to things that I am inspired by: other artists, books, quotes, pictures. Things I find along the way that I want to share.