For my digital portraits, I use an iPad 2 and Rocketfish stylus with the app Sketchbook Pro. My Daily Animal Doodles and some of the other drawings were made using a Wacom Bamboo tablet with a Macbook and Corel Paint.
How did you start drawing?
I always drew as a kid and took art classes but stopped in most of my adult life except for the occasional doodle. After participating in the Daily Animal Doodles project, I decided to make prints from my drawings! Since starting the project, I have been drawing more than ever and my Conan O'Brien fanart was even picked for The Flaming C gallery event during Comic-Con weekend in San Diego. My blog layout was designed by me and all my drawings are done digitally. I also create one of a kind digital custom portraits and could draw you next!
Would you draw me? Can I use your drawing on my blog?
Yes, I have listings available on my Etsy for digital portraits. You may use your portrait for personal reasons and to promote your business or website. Credit is appreciated. You are also free to print. Just please do not sell the image or items containing the image.
What cameras do you use?
I used to use a Canon Powershot SX10 IS and now I am using a Nikon 1 J1. I also take photos with my phone with the android app Vignette. Sometimes I use film and Polaroid too.
What do you use to edit photos and graphics?
I use Picasa, GIMP, Picnik, Fotoflexer, Corel Painter and iPhoto.
You use the word fat on your blog. Why do you describe yourself with such an insulting word?
I don't consider the word fat to be an insult. It is a word that describes my appearance and a word I identify with.
How would you describe the fat acceptance movement?
The fat acceptance movement has had a profound influence in my life and something I think about every day. I am plus sized and also a fat acceptance activist, even if it is in a small way. By the clothes I wear and the confidence I carry, I am sending a message that goes against what popular opinion says - that you can determine someone's worth or health based on their size. The fat acceptance movement is about breaking that stereotype and giving everyone, regardless of their weight, the opportunity to love their bodies and be treated with respect. Kate Harding says it best in her article, "Don't You Realize Fat is Unhealthy?". I have a separate blog that I use to discuss more in depth the politics of the movement but you may find it mentioned on The Nearsighted Owl too.
How much do you weigh?
I don't mind answering this question. I don't try to hide my size and hope that people can be inspired or boost their own confidence when they see someone their own size that is happy with their body. I am 5'9" and 300 lbs.
Do you do blog designs for other people?
I have in the past but am taking a little break from it right now to focus on digital portraits. They can be very time consuming and I was feeling overwhelmed since I work full-time too.
How did you learn to do blog design?
I have been using Blogger for almost 5 years and picked up things on my own. When I want to change something, I will often just google it and learn how to manipulate the HTML. I also picked up basic HTML on my own. My best advice is to google what you want to do with the word Blogger and you can probably find a tutorial. i.e. How to change older and newer blogger. There are also a lot of Blogger tips and tricks websites.
So you work? What do you do?
I work as a caseworker.
How come you don't share your real name online?
I prefer to keep my blog and job separate. If I shared my real name, it would be very easy to find my blog.
How long have you been married?
The mister and I have been married for 9 years. We met in high school and got hitched very young!
Where can I mail you a letter or package?
That would be nice of you! You can mail things to me here-
The Nearsighted Owl
PO Box 1983
Clackamas, OR 97015
- Rachele
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