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Lois Marie Frescura

In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. -Albert Camus

About Me

Tortured Artist, >^..^< Vegan since 6-2007
View my Pics for more of my original outsider art and photographs.
I really appreciate your comments and feedback! =0)

My Original Outsider Art available on items at Cafe Press
http://www.cafepress.com/frescura

My Interests

Animal Rights, Art, Artists, Baking, Books, Calaveras, Colored Pencils, Cooking, Creativity, Day of the Dead, Daydreaming, Dia de los Muertos, Doodling, Drawing, Dreaming, Family, Friends, Graphics, Halloween, History, Library, Magic Markers, Mexican Folk Art, Music, My Pets, Nature, Painting, Paper Mache/Papier Mache, Photography, Plaster, Pop Culture, Quotes, Reading, Skulls, Sleeping, Thinking, Veganism, Writing
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My Favorite Foods since becoming Vegan
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My new Love...
VEGENAISE!!! Mmmm...
Bean Burritos / Soy Tacos
Bean / Vegetable Soups, Chili
Falafel, Hommous, Mjadra
Polenta / Spaghetti
Chili Dogs, Sloppy Joes
Veggie Burgers
Almonds, Avocados, Chai Tea, Dark Chocolate, Mangos, Olives, Mashed Potatoes w/ Roasted Garlic, Oven-Roasted Vegetables w/ Olive Oil & Garlic, Scones, Strawberries...

I'd like to meet:

Animal Lovers, Art Lovers, Artists, Dreamers from all over the world.



"Like humans, animals are made of flesh, blood, and bone. They have the same five senses that we do, and they have the same capacity to experience suffering and fear. And all animals share the desire to live their lives free of pain and to avoid a violent death." - Bruce Friedrich

In This Shallow Grave (Arch Enemy Cover)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgu3Heyor9g

A REAL guitar player...not another Guitar Hero wannabe! Sean Phillips is 17 years old and has been playing for 6 years. Check out his band profile: http://www.myspace.com/malevolentawakening



A Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XemweIAvi8Q

Music:

Aerosmith, Alice Cooper,
B.B. King, The Beatles,
The Brian Setzer Orchestra,
Eric Clapton, Etta James,
Frank Sinatra, Green Day,
Harry Connick Jr.
The Honeydrippers,
James Brown,
Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Rod Stewart,
Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Tom Petty, Tony Bennett
and many more... View my Pics for more of my original outsider art. >^..^<

Movies:

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Movies I Love!
Austin Powers (1997)
Batman (1989)
Batman Returns (1992)
Beetlejuice! (1988)
Chicago (2002)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Evita (1996)
Frida (2002)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Television:

I am taking a break from TV & DVD watching!!!
Since 6-13-2008
My 3 favorite shows that I used to watch regularly:
Coronation Street
Family Guy
The Simspons
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BRITISH COMEDIES ARE THE BEST!
Absolutely Fabulous
Are You Being Served?
Blackadder
Extras
Father Ted
French & Saunders
Goodness Gracious Me
Keeping Up Appearances
The League of Gentlemen
Little Britain
Monty Python
The Office w/Ricky Gervais
The Vicar of Dibley
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CARTOONS
American Dad
Beavis & Butt-Head
Dr. Katz
Family Guy
Home Movies
King of the Hill
Mission Hill
Ren & Stimpy
Simpsons
South Park
SpongeBob SquarePants
MORE GREAT SHOWS
30 Rock
Corner Gas
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Frasier
Kids in the Hall
Reno 911!
Seinfeld
Six Feet Under

Books:

I LOVE Books! Since 6-13-2008 I have been taking a break from TV & DVD watching and doing lots and lots of reading.
What I am currently reading...
Einstein's Daughter: The search for Lieserl
Complete life drawing course
GOYA
Just read:
The Complete Book of Humorous Art
Einstein: his life and universe

Celebrating Guadalupe
Dancing Corndogs in the Night: REAWAKENING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT

Heroes:

Bill Gates
Captain Paul Watson
Cesar Milan
Charles M. Schulz
Chuck Jones
Deepak Chopra
Dennis Hopper
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth
Frida Kahlo
Gary Baseman
Jacques Torres
John Kricfalusi
José Guadalupe Posada
Julia Child
Leonardo Da Vinci
Matt Groening
M.C. Escher
Nathan Lane
Pablo Ruiz Picasso
SEA SHEPHERD
Seth MacFarlane
SHARK
Tex Avery
Tim Burton
Vincent Van Gogh
Wayne Dyer

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As long as there are slaughter houses, there will be battle fields.

-Leo Tolstoy

View my Pics for more of my original artwork available on items at Cafe Press.
http://www.cafepress.com/frescura

My Blog

Uncaged

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqPJsfjjyZU ...
Posted by Lois Marie Frescura on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:57:00 PST

Goodbye my sweet Stimpy...RIP

I adopted Stimpy 11 years ago from a rescue when he was 1 year old. His first owner gave him away and no one wanted to adopt him because he had a bad shoulder. A few months ago he started having probl...
Posted by Lois Marie Frescura on Mon, 12 May 2008 02:45:00 PST

STUDY: Industrial Farm Animal Production UNACCEPTABLE Risk to Public Health, Environment

Pew Charitable Trusts - Industrial Farm Animal Production Study Results Washington, DC - 04/29/2008 - The current industrial farm animal production (IFAP) system often poses unacceptable risks to pub...
Posted by Lois Marie Frescura on Mon, 05 May 2008 11:36:00 PST