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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Joanie Did it (Tagged Again)


Hello All You talented people,
Well it seems I've been tagged again. Twice this month even! I have to keep my
eyes peeled cause you just don't know when you'll get it! My friend Joanie of appleheadart.blogspot.com/
tagged me. She is a fantastic artist and illustrator. I look forward to seeing what she will
post from week to week. I love her for her fresh style and color choices. They are always so tasty.
Check her out sometimes and make sure you tag her for me when you get there! he he he
This is going to be difficult to tag anyone. Everyone is getting ready for
turkey day, some of you don't have time to be tagged, and some of you have been
tagged sufficiently already, and others are in the process of being tagged right now he he he!
SO here is what I'm gonna do,
I gonna tell you stuff about me that you can share over turkey dinner.
Here we go!

1. I am a singer. Jazz, Gospel, Neo-soul. My mom, dad, and little sister Coy sang and played instruments.
2. I am a Geechee or Gullah. These are West African people who came to the islands of South Carolina during slavery. You can read more at 2Geecheegirls.blogspot.com Yeah I know, ruthless self promotion. he he he
3.I am a slave to bugs bunny and merry melodies.
4. I watch lots of Carol Brunette
5. I love Scallops. I just had my first taste of them about 3 years ago at a party. I'm hooked.
6. I clowned professionally for 7 years
7. I wear lots and lots and lots and lots of wigs. And yes, I'm bald.
8. Many people in my family share the same birthday of 10/03
9. I talk to myself all the time
10. I can tell when a centipede is in a room. It's weird, but true.
11. Some people take my kindness for weekness and stupidity. NOT!! he he he
12. Once my car was stolen out of my drive way. I saw my car while in my friends car and we followed it.
We ended up taking the car back from the thieves while they went into an apartment building. he he he
Bonus information,
I was hit by a car when I was 5.
Okay that's enough!

38 comments:

LuLu Mypinkturtle said...

Bonjour Vanessa! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your wonderful comments about my art! Hey, I forgot to tell you: My other side-business, yeah! I am a commercial artists too but am in the process of letting go..., is OhLaLa ! Have a great one! LuLu

yoon see said...

Same as me, I had a car accident too:(

Jannie aka Chickengirl said...

wait a minute...you clowned professionally?!?!? I am very curious and that is very cool! You must tell us more!!

parisa mahmoudi said...

Wowww!you are a singer!I really would like to hear your voice!I'm sure it is great as your lovely illustration!

Meridth McKean Gimbel said...

Honestly Vanessa... you make all of the rest of us seem like cardboard cutouts. :)

Eric Barclay said...

This was fun reading about you. You clowned professionally? You have many talents, my friend.

Peter Breese said...

Goodness, you have become quite the rock star. I am lucky enough to get in a comment ahead of the other fans :). Sorry I've missed a few posts. Love the opinion... can't relate, but it was still funny.

This particular piece is great, also a nice reminder of what goes around, comes around. Keep rockin'!

jennifer said...

I'm not going to lie to you. I love reading about all the crazy stuff that your have done. Professional clown? Cool. Do you have one of those life check lists that you're trying to get everything crossed off before you die?

flower girl said...

I loved this tag! so good to know about you more! =D

flower girl said...

Dear Vanessa! thank you so much for your very nice Bday greet =)
I'm so happy to have great friend like you! and today I really treat myself with all food I love and just eat. LOL. Thanks again! =)
*hugz*

get zapped said...

How fun was this!! I so enjoyed learning about you and yet we've never met, well in person that is. Such an eclectic collection of characteristics and life events. The clown part still floors me! But, I can believe it :)

Claude Richard said...

Many informations on you ! Nice blog.

Kimmi said...

Soooooooooooooooo Talented!!!!!

Kimberly

Michael G. O’Connell said...

and again… there has been a lot of "tagging" going on… and for whatever it's worth… i just tagged you… no need to list all those fab things about yourself AGAIN…

Bella Sinclair said...

My GOODNESS, Vanessa! You are just an endless treasure trove of interesting facts! You should just change your name to Miss Fabulous Wonder. Singing clown AND repo-gal!

Ooooh, I hate centipedes. They are so hairy looking and a boatload of ugly.

Fannie said...

I enjoyed learning about you, Vanessa. A clown--wow! You sing and talk to yourself--we share similar "habits." Hee hee. You're lucky to have gotten your car back without incident.

I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, Vanessa.

Maldito Columpio said...

It's the perfect curriculum vitae.
All the ilos stilysh and beautiful as always!

Sabbio said...

This is amazing! So many talents ^^I'm glad to know more about you :)

Tomás Serrano said...

You are fantastic! When I come back to New York I will look for you to hearing sing... he, he. The illustration is wonderful!

My Girl said...

I just wanted to say what an awesome artist you are.many times you can feel the spirit of the artist coming through and what i get from your drawings is joy .

aimee said...

you got your car back! that's amazing!

just picked up my very special order at borders - ruby is our newest friend! the illustrations are just beautiful, vanessa!

Roberta said...

Well then my friend you'll be on the top of my party list and I'll just call and cancel the singer and clown act that I had booked!!!
You're amazing!

Unknown said...

oh wow!!! so nice to read all this about you....I am still laughing at you guys following the thieves and taking back your car...like cat woman...lol

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving...may you take a moment to think about all the wonderful people in your life...

Hugs
Diana

Bella Sinclair said...

Gobble, gobble, my friend! I hope you have the most delicious and wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so very thankful for you and the love that you spread so willingly and generously. Tomorrow, I will raise my drumstick high in the air for you!

Anonymous said...

Oh my word I so loved reading these things about you! I'm dying to hear you sing some day! And how funny that you have some kind of psychic gift about centipedes ;) Every time I read your blog it just makes my day, I'm just so happy to know you! Have a very wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope you know how many people are absolutely thankful to have you around!

Joanie said...

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot coming from an artist so talented like you! And such a strong, multi-dimensional woman. I'm honored to know you and I'm so glad I joined this community of artists and get to see such amazing work and meet such wonderful people like yourself. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Eric Barclay said...

Vanessa, thanks for your uplifting message. You are an amazing illustrator and an amazing person and I am so glad to know you. Have a great Thanksgiving up there in the Big City. Thank you for being such a great friend!

Anonymous said...

just 'wow'. I love the colours, the style, simply amazing!

Anna Nadler said...

Hi Vanessa! I love to sing jazz as well :D

Great wintery feel to this illo. Happy Holidays!

Michelle said...

I just love, love, love your work. Such joie de vivre! It brings a smile!

ArtSparker said...

What about Animaniacs? Thanks for stopping by, it is a delight to know you and see your art. Have a great day tomorrow. Stay warm!

get zapped said...

Thank you, for your good wishes on my get zen blog. It's people like you that make blogging so much fun. You're such an inspiration, not only artisically, but what you give with your humor and kindness. May you and yours have a splendid Thanksgiving!

parisa mahmoudi said...

Hi Vanessa,
Have a happy thanksgiving!
Parisa

Fannie said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Vanessa!

patrice barton said...

Beautiful work! It's always such a treat to visit your site. :)

My group blog, http://pbjunkies.blogspot.com, has awarded you a 'Marie Antionette Award' - you can read about it here.

Anonymous said...

I would love to illustrate children's books!

DINTOONS said...

the qualities of a true artist of life!!
congrats!
and you're clowning around must have made LOTS of people very happy :)

Kay Aker said...

Wow, what a compendium of fascinating tidbits! You stole back your own car? Very cool! Do you speak Gullah?