Belinda

I grew up in Central California, near Santa Barbara. My father is a musician, my mother an artist, and my brother is an amazing musician and fairly accomplished artist as well. It's no surprise that I love art and music. I love anything creative... I'm a Jill-of-all-trades, dabbling in painting (mostly watercolor, but I'd like to learn oils and acyrlic), acting (I've done some stage acting but, when it comes to film, I'd prefer to be behind-the-scenes), singing (not professionally, but my best friend and I've been kicking around the idea of forming a band so, who knows?), dancing (I really wanna learn to swing!), photography (I've taken a few b&w classes and my plan for a dream home includes a dark room), writing (I don't think I have the patience for a novel or screen play, but I write press releases at work, and occaisionally put down the lyrics that run through my head), jewelry (mostly with beads and wires, but I'd love to learn how to make molds now that I know some casters in the Jewelry District), knitting/crochet (a few friends got handmade scarfs last xmas, maybe I'll tackle sweaters this year?)... basically, if it's creative or artistic in any way, I've either tried it or want to. I'm trying to become a costume designer for film/tv and, if that happens, I'd eventually like to expand within the art department and learn hair, makeup, and special effects as well... although I'm not sure how to swing that within union regulations...? I'm currently working for a jewelry designer: I do her marketing; string pearls and hand-wire; deal with the casters and stone-setters downtown; and, occaisionally, I work for her photographer-husband. I work six days a week so, I don't have a whole lot of free time but, believe me, I still make time for fun!