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My real name is Shannon, but I sometimes go by Cat. I'm an independent artist, writer, and musician originally from California, but currently living in Connecticut with my amazing fiancé who is a graphic designer, musician, and web developer. I spend most of my time freelancing and indulging my creativity. Music is kind of on the back burner for now, but I do work on my art and writing regularly and am slowly carving out a niche for myself, adding meaning to my life one painting at a time. Hopefully my work brings something to other people's lives as well. I hope so anyway.
I consider myself to be someone who sees self-improvement as one of the most important pursuits in life. I'm always looking for new ways to grow as a person and become smarter, wiser, healthier, more talented, and more varied than I already am. I don't believe that truly wise people ever get to a point where they stop and decide their journey of self-discovery, growth, and improvement is over. There is always something else to learn or a new direction to explore, and that's always been a huge source of motivation in my life.
Personality wise, I'm very quiet, reserved, and intellectual. I'm also a very independent spirit. I love tackling big projects on my own, and I definitely love a good challenge. I value the opinions, input, and company of people I consider to be peers or equals, but in general, other people's opinions of me don't really affect my self image either positively or negatively. I'm chronically allergic to advice or criticism that I didn't ask for, especially if it comes from someone that I don't feel is qualified to give it. I'm stubborn, opinionated, and probably pretty darn close to anti-social at times, however, once someone earns my love, loyalty, and respect, they have it for life.
Other random, seemingly unconnected things about me? I like to cook. I love snow, ice, rain, and thunder, but despise hot or overly sunny weather. I'm a major animal lover. I have a list of things I'd like to learn that could probably circle the earth. I like to read... especially the classics. One day I hope to have read all of the so-called "important" books. Other people often pick me out of the proverbial crowd and tend to have intense reactions to me, whether they're positive or negative. This confuses and mystifies me, since I'm really not an attention seeker and don't actively try to stand out. I blog a lot and have more web accounts than any one person should probably have. I like to think I'm interesting. Some people seem to agree, so that's a good thing for sure.
Edwina ~ © 2008 Shannon Hilson
About My Art:
As I mentioned above, I am -- among other things -- a digital artist. I specialize in fantasy, dark, and fairy tale oriented work. My method of choice these days is an amalgam of photomanipulation and digital paintwork, but I am also a skilled pencil artist and oil/acrylic/watercolor painter. To find out more about my work in general, including information in regards to commissions or licensing, please visit my website , read through the information pages, and contact me with any further questions you might have.
Like many artists, I work very hard at my craft and I am very dedicated to being the best I can be at what I do. I truly love making art, and I love sharing it with other people, knowing that I'm adding something positive and beautiful to the world by doing so. Even so, support is very important to independent artists in general, and receiving such support from people who enjoy my work means the world to me. If you do enjoy my art, please consider making a purchase now and then at either of my two on-line shops listed below. Every little bit helps, and every contribution is graciously appreciated.
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• Deviant Art : This is my main shop, and probably the first place you want to go if it's my art you're interested in. I offer high-quality glossy, matte, and lustre prints of each of my images in a wide variety of sizes. I also offer many additional products featuring my art, including mugs, mouse pads, magnets, canvases, and more.
• Lulu : This shop is going to be geared primarily toward my writing in the future. My art book Cabbages and Kings is available for sale now, as well as my 2008 calendar. Cabbages and Kings is a collector's book featuring not only the very best of my artwork so far, but selected poetry and excerpts from my personal writings as well. As they come out of editing, my novels will be put up for purchase or download at this shop also.
Hong Kong Garden ~ © 2008 Shannon Hilson
About My Stars:
Sun Sign: Pisces
Sun 23° Pisces 32' Pisces Horoscope
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Moon Sign: Leo
Moon 23° Leo 46' Leo Horoscope
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Rising Sign: Sagittarius
Ascendant 2° Sagittarius 59' Sagittarius Horoscope
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Pisces Sun: Fish appear to be individuals, but have you ever seen a school of them swimming together? They act as one. Each is part of a greater whole. And you Pisces Fish are more aware of your interdependency than any other sign. It's as if you live in an ocean and the spirit that flows through you is like the one ocean that flows through all fishes. The symbol of the Fish is also the symbol of Christianity, the predominant religion during the past two thousand years -- also known to astrologers as the "Age of Pisces."
Leo Moon: Your emotions are powerful and often expressed dramatically. That's because feelings are meant to be shown and not held inside yourself. Sure, you don't want to expose all of your secrets, but generally putting them out in the open works best for you. It's part of the enthusiasm that you need to feel alive. Just getting by is not enough for you, which is why you don't always play it safe. But taking risks on a personal level gives you a sense of excitement that you absolutely need to be at your best. Sure, you can go overboard at times, but that's probably a better approach than sitting on the sidelines and going unnoticed. You're here to be seen, so there's no need to stay quiet or play it cool.
Sagittarius Ascending: You're a natural teacher, promoter or salesperson. With Sagittarius Rising you share what you know with high energy and enthusiasm like a preacher or a cheerleader. You tend to blow through the negativity others present by pushing forward your beliefs without showing any doubt. It's this obvious optimism that lifts you and those around you, bringing hope to the darkest of situations. But your natural focus tends to more on the big picture than on little details. Overlooking the small stuff can be a great asset at times because it keeps you from being distracted, but there are circumstances where it's important to bring your focus back from the far end of the horizon to an issue that's right in front of you.
Catherine Howard ~ © 2007 Shannon Hilson