kneeci
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | illustration, painting and drawing |
| Location | Fort Howard, Maryland, United States |
| Introduction | My name is Denise, a.k.a., Kneeci Bittner (formerly Drsata). I have a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MS in Art Therapy from College of New Rochelle. As it is with most artists, we have to create, there is no option and this condition is no different for me. After being diagnosed with lung cancer at 20, I discovered this compulsion to create art is essentially what brought me through the worst experience of my young life. And as a result, I sought a degree in art therapy to encourage others to create, and muddle through difficult times in their lives with a sense of purpose and accomplishment through art making. I did just that for over a decade before I discovered I was once again diagnosed with more tumors, in both lungs. The choice was made for me, I would never be in any condition well enough to return to my career in art therapy. Art has once again, saved my life. The Family Tree as a theme is essentially exploring life through symbolism, myth and fairy tales. I would not be able to do this without the support of my husband, Larry, whom I wish to thank, he lovingly puts up with a sick wife who paints and draws, obsessively! |
| Interests | Painting! Drawing! flowers, fairy tales, folklore, mythology, personal mythology, The Blessed Mother, Icons, images and sacramentals of the BVM, The Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Mystical Rose, my silly dog, gardens, trees, forests, Chesapeake Bay, oceans, flora-fauna, botany, ancient botanical paintings and engravings, leaves, petals, tiny floral parts, microscopic organisms, tree rings, interesting looking mushrooms, sunrises, sunsets, clouds, drawing in my sketchbook! |
| Favorite music | Cake, Phish, Moe., Modest Mouse, Yes, Genesis (with Peter Gabriel), Suzanne Vega, Indie Music (too many to mention) and anything played on Sirius-XMU or Sirius- Jam On |
| Favorite books | Haruki Murakami, Italo Calvino, Terry Pratchett, A.S. Byatt, William Blake, Neil Gaiman, Walter Moers.... I realize that these are authors, but I've read all or most of their books. Favorite books: White Tiger, Shantaram, Ready Player One, A Fraction of the Whole.... more to come... |
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