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Daniel

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About Me

Educated at Buffalo State University of New York, Daniel has experienced a wide range of creative process and expression. He has a diverse background ranging from editorial illustration to landscape design. His work has many formats (e.g., poetry, short stories, visual communication, etc.), and from these, he finds a continuous source of inspiration and creative drive. His desire to create is continuous. . ."When concept and application combine a wonderful visceral experience is destined to emerge, I search for such expression continuously.” -Daniel.P.S. I am always seeking Freelance Work & Commissions. So if anyone knows of someone who might need my creative services please let me know. Thanks.www.home.earthlink.net/~dorodesign/studios/*LEARN MORE ABOUT ME BY CHECKING MY BLOGS*

My Interests

Illustration, Fine Art, Caricatures. Most things creative, informative.Lets Generate Some Creativity! LIFE IS SHORT!!!! Converse With Me.*LEARN MORE ABOUT ME BY CHECKING MY BLOGS*

I'd like to meet:

In Life: People who are interested in the Arts (Poetry, Photography, Fine Art, Theater, Creative Minded People). People who like to communicate. I'm changing some things in my life and basically enhancing it and that is where all of you come in. In Fantasy: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Michelangelo de Merisi "Caravaggio", Bob Dylan.

Music:

Jazz, Rock, Folk, Blues, Ect. ( Amiee Mann, Joni Mitchell, Ani Difranco, DIANA KRALL, Neil Young, BOB DYLAN, Alison Pipitone, Janis Joplin, Barenaked Ladies, Bob Marley, Amos Lee, Lou Reed, Dean Martin, Dixie Chicks, TOM WAITS, Van Morrison, THE WHITE STIPES, and the never ending list goes on and on).

Movies:

Sin City, R. Dogs, Pan's Labyrinth, Big Fish, Godfather, Practical Magic, Frank Miller's: 300, The Doors, Titus, On The Waterfront, The African Queen, Raging Bull, Unforgiven, Lucky Number Slevin, The Craft, Sixth Sense, Pulp Fiction

Television:

 WEEDS is Awesome!!!  Most things PBS,  CSI, Landscape Challenge, House, Bones,  FAMILY GUY IS AWESOME.

Books:

Nearly anything Anne Rice... " Merrick, M the Devil, Pandora". "Leonardo's Swans", by Karen Essex "The Historian" by E. Kostova "Galileo's Daughter" by Dava Sobel Poetry Books, Art Books, History Books, Graphic Novels "The Magic of Herbs" Anything dealing with Vampires, werewolves, gothic, Dark Fiction and fantasy. Most things dealing with Wicca and Witchcraft.

Heroes:

Bob Dylan for many reasons but mostly because he was an important influence early in my creative development.

My Blog

Music

Another GemCategory: MusicHello everyone. I am writing this blog entry to mention another great album. Jakob Dylan's "seeing things" 2008. J. Dylan has created a powerful work of expression. Filled wi...
Posted by Daniel on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:00 PST

Tasty Treats

MAPLE BAKED APPLES - These have been a favorite for years with families who live in maple syrup areas. Core apples and pare around the top. Put apples in a shallow baking dish; fill centers with maple...
Posted by Daniel on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:55:00 PST

The New Helen by Oscar Wilde

The New Helen by Oscar WildeWhere hast thou been since round the walls of TroyThe sons of God fought in that great emprise?Why dost thou walk our common earth again?Hast thou forgotten that impassione...
Posted by Daniel on Mon, 26 May 2008 07:35:00 PST

Tasty Treats

Savory Brown RiceIngredients:1 cup brown rice1 tbsp. olive oil2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced1 tsp. caraway seeds1 cinnamon stick or 1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 cup chicken stock1 1/2 cups waterRi...
Posted by Daniel on Mon, 26 May 2008 07:01:00 PST

Tasty Treats

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting1 box spice cake mix1/4 cup oil1 cup grated carrot1 tsp. cinnamon3 eggs1 1/3c waterMix all ingredients. Pour into greased floured 13 x 9 pan, bake at 350F for 35 ...
Posted by Daniel on Sat, 24 May 2008 05:00:00 PST

Tasty Treats

Maple Breakfast CakeIngredients:2 cups flour4 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg1 egg, beaten2/3 cup maple syrup2/3 cup milk1 1/2 tsp. melted butterMix the egg, syrup, milk ...
Posted by Daniel on Thu, 22 May 2008 08:17:00 PST

Great Poets / Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s

Saturday, May 17, 2008 Great Poets / Henry Wadsworth Longfellow'sCategory: Writing and PoetryThe Village Blacksmithby Henry Wadsworth LongfellowUnder a spreading chestnut-treeThe village smithy stands...
Posted by Daniel on Sun, 18 May 2008 11:14:00 PST

Great Poets / Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's

The Village Blacksmith by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowUnder a spreading chestnut-treeThe village smithy stands;The smith, a mighty man is he,With large and sinewy hands;And the muscles of his brawny arm...
Posted by Daniel on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:58:00 PST

Just Chattering

I’m getting ready kick back and do some sketching. How many of you are in a creative zone? I was looking through my cd collection and found an album that I have not listened to in quite awhile...
Posted by Daniel on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:03:00 PST

Spring Update / Just Thinking

Spring Update:Gosh this latest batch of snow is depressing... All my appointments for Saturday have been rescheduled because of the snow :(I hope all of you are well. I was very upset last week becau...
Posted by Daniel on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:03:00 PST