encyclopedia of me meme

Of course, how could I start this meme with A and not mention one of the things that is most important to me. Art. I love art. All kinds of art.

I like the instantly recognizable, familiar primitive art like the Venus of Willendorf, a 30,000 year old statuette, which is one of the earliest known human figures.

I adore the fine art such as the perfection that is the Renaissance masters. Like Michelangelo, and his incomparable Sistine Chapel. In the memorable words of Bill and Ted, "Whoa!"


I like sculpture, painting, architecture, design. I like quirky primitive folk art. I like sleek, contemporary modern art. I love industrial design. I love anything that is pleasing to the eye (and sometimes not so pleasing) and I love anything that makes you stop for a moment to take a second look.

I can't even make a list of my favorite artists and artisans because it's too hard, it's too long, and frankly, you might find it a bit boring.

Am I an artist? I certainly don't think so. Do I like to create art? Yes. Would other people consider it art? Probably not. And don't get me started on the whole stupid Art vs. Craft debate. But do I consider the things that I make art? No. However, the process that gets me from point A to point B. That unseen, intangible commodity that keeps me going and revs me up better than a Trippio from Starbucks? Now to me, that's Art!

But yes. A. It's for Art. And Art Rocks.


(many thanks to HypnoDesign for their awesome Smith Corona alphabet icons!