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About Me Official Beta Tester Deviant of Many Talents A. R. Hanson21/Female/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 4 Years
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A little this and a little that.
In here, I feature all of my art and drawings from when I first joined DA to present. I have realism, photography, anime/manga, protraits, Character art, fan art, and a whole buch of goodies.

I also write poetry, short stories, and novels, and you will find all of that in the sub catagories. Hope you enjoy what I have to offer!

Wishlist

If it's in the wishlist, these are my top picks in deviousness that have either made my jawdrop/heart skip a beat, or that have made me dig for my debit card in my impulsiveness to buy it.

There is a lot of absolutely phenominal art out there.

100 Themes



I am doing my themes a little differently and am doing each theme to a song related to the theme. hmm.... Perhaps I should get back on the ball with this one...

THE LIST............................
1. Introduction- [link]
2. Love-
3. Light-
4. Dark-
5. Past-
6. Break Away-
7. Heaven-
8. Innocence-
9. Drive-
10. Breathe-
11. Memory-
12. Insanity-
13. Misfortune-
14. Smile-
15. Silence-
16. Questioning-
17. Blood-
18. Under-
19. Grey-
20. Fortitude-
21. War-
22. Mother – In My Arms- Plumb- [link]
23. Cat-
24. Time/ Want-
25. Trouble Lurking-
26. Tears-
27. Foreign-
28. Sorrow-
29. Beast-
30. Under the Rain-
31. Flowers-
32. Night-
33. Expectations-
34. Moon-
35. Hold My Hand-
36. Precious Treasure-
37. Eyes-
38. Abandoned
39. Dreams-
40. Rated-
41. Teamwork-
42. Standing Still-
43. Dying-
44. Two Roads-
45. Illusion-
46. Family-
47. Creation-
48. Childhood-
49. Stripes-
50. Breaking the Rules-
51. Sin-
52. Old-
53. Keeping a Secret-
54. Dance-
55. Waiting-
56. Danger Ahead-
57. Sacrifice-
58. Kick in the Head-
59. Escape-
60. Rejection-
61. Fairy Tale-
62. Magic-
63. Do Not Disturb-
64. Multitasking-
65. Horror-
66. Snow-
67. Woman-
68. Hero-
69. Annoyance-
70. 67%-
71. Obsession-
72. Mischief Managed-
73. I Can't-
74. Are You Challenging Me?-
75. Mirror-
76. Broken Pieces-
77. Test-
78. Drink-
79. Starvation-
80. Words-
81. Paper- Paper Heart- All American Rejects- WiP- [link]
82. Can You Hear Me
83. Heal-
84. Cold-
85. Spiral-
86. Seeing Red-
87. Food-
88. Pain-
89. Through the Fire-
90. Triangle-
91. Drowning-
92. All That I Have-
93. Give Up-
94. Last Hope-
95. Advertisement-
96. In the Storm-
97. Safety First-
98. Puzzle-
99. Solitude-
100. Relaxation-

More to come on the songs chosen for each peice!

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Working with The Messiah- A Dream Come True

Journal Entry: Wed Nov 4, 2009, 5:10 PM
Yeah. Make all the jokes you want about the title.

I am actually refering to Handel's'Messiah'.

I walked into my private lessons.

'We need to have a talk about professional edicate,' my instructor, Sue Logan, states frankly. I fidgeted uneasily. I knew that I was a few minutes late, and that, because of a concert, was not able to attend a rehersal with the Billings Youth Orchestra as I had intended. My mind immediately drifted off to the worst scenarios as she dug in her bag, listing all the rules of performing edicate for a performer-
-Arriving on time to a rehersal is arriving late. Always arrive 15 minutes or earlier for rehersals. 30 minutes for preformances.
-Black is your dress code. Black stockings, black shoes, black pants, skirts, ore dresses. Jewlery is to be minimal. Bling is for the soloists only.
-If you can't make a rehersal call and inform them.
-Address the director by Dr./Mr/Ms Such and so
-Always call to confirm practices and rehersals with the people that hire you and the people you hire.

And this list continued on and on, leaving me curious as to where she was going with this conversation. She then withdrew from her bag and a minilla envelope and put it in my hands.

'I feel as though you are ready for this now. I am putting my ass on the line for you by giving you a recommendation for this. BUt I wouldn't do that for you if I wasn't sure that you could handle it. And if this talk has scared you any, then good. That was my intention.'

I open the manilla envelope and pull out the score for the second oboe to Handel's 'Messiah'. My heart leapt into my throat and my hands shook with giddiness. I felt tears welling in my eyes.

'It's a paying gig, Amanda. I am expecting a lot from you.'

'You'll get it,' I promised solemnly with a broad smile. 'My everything and so much more.'


I cannot put down in words how happy I am about this- out of all her students, she chose me! Not only that, but I sang in our city's Messiah festival as a choir member last year. While I sang, I would look at the oboists enviously, longing to be where they were at. I never thought I would be playing for the 'Messiah' festival so soon. Three to four years is what I thought last year, but here I am! One year later and I am playing it!

I am as frightened as I am excited for this. I have a month to prep for it, and a little over a month to prepare for all my other concerts as well as pull together a few more solo peices.

If I excell, I'll get more gigs. If I fail, odds are that it will take a lot of cajoling to get others to pay to have me play for them. Luckily, the read throughs went very well, aside from a few rhythm errors. I am just going to have to work with my metranome (My leetle friend) more.

And fishing for compliments no longer works as well as it used to. Tried it today while running through 'The Messiah'.

'How am I doing, Sue?' 'I nailed that part, didn't I?' 'Aren't my upper octaves just coming out beautifully?' 'You're not going to tell me, are you?'

'Nope. That's for you to figure out on your own now.'

'Dang it!'

'Welcome to the professional level, Amanda. If you do well, your audiance will tell you. I no longer need to stroke your ego to get you to want to give me your all and play well. I save that for my beginners. You are beyond that and while you still have a lot of catching up to do, you are excelling at a rate that I have never seen a student progress at. I don't need to tell you what you already know.'


I still would like compliments, but I think that her trust in me and recieving her comments and 'The Messiah' surpass any compliments she could give me.

That and the look on my dad's face when I asked him where 'The Messiah' was was quite priceless. (we own it on CD, and I couldn't find the CDs, that, and he was a pastor for ten+ years).

  • Mood: Hysterical
  • Listening to: The Messiah
  • Reading: Crime and Punishment
  • Playing: MY OBOE!!!!!!
  • Eating: Mac & Cheese
  • Drinking: I'm a Pepper wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?
Skin by =moonfreak (modified by =Stammo)

What's your educational background? 

55%
6 deviants said College! (what's your Major/Minor? )
18%
2 deviants said Graduated from High School, not going to college!
9%
1 deviant said Public School!
9%
1 deviant said Private School!
9%
1 deviant said Other!
0%
No deviants said Not enrolled!
0%
No deviants said Graduated from College! (What was your degree? )
0%
No deviants said Dropped out! (either college or school)
0%
No deviants said Trade School!
0%
No deviants said Aprentice!

deviantID

I am a musician, a poet, a novelist, a photographer, an artist, and a dreamer.

I love tattoos and video games. I may seem like an uppity prep when you meet me, but I really am a closet nerd. I love writing, and I hope one day that I will be published.

... And my profile pic is out of date...

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Rhodinia
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: deviantWEAR? Where?!
  • Print preference: I like shiny stuff... OOO! Look! Something shiny!
  • Interests: Art, Poetry, Writing, playing video games, photography, and drawing
  • Favourite movie: Over the Hedge, Fun with Dick and Jane, any thing with Jim Carry, and yadda, yadda, yadda.
  • Favourite band or musician: Yellow Card, Ataries, Linkin Park, Hinder, and Story of the Year
  • Favourite genre of music: Punk/ Surfer, and I'll confess to it finally, I love Emo.
  • Favourite artist: Leonardo D'Vince
  • Favourite poet or writer: J.R.R Tolkien, J. K. Rowling, and C.S. Lewis
  • Favourite photographer: Deviant Theolonious
  • Favourite style of art: Color Pencils
  • Operating System: Hampsters running in wheels.... Nothing like old fashion technology!
  • MP3 player of choice: iPod!
  • Shell of choice: Koopa?
  • Wallpaper of choice: Floral! XD
  • Skin of choice: I like mine...
  • Favourite game: Assassin Creed, Halo series, Fable, Oblivion, Super Smash Bros, Zelda, Final Fantasy... ect;
  • Favourite gaming platform: Any and All!!!!
  • Favourite cartoon character: Zim from Invader Zim
  • Personal Quote: I torture my characters because I love them!
  • Tools of the Trade: Drawing Pencils, colored pencils, Erasers, and a digital camera

Shoutbox

*Slyer:iconSlyer:
you're far too hard to get a hold of, dear :[
Wed Aug 19, 2009, 10:02 PM
=Stammo:iconStammo:
I gots a cool new front paaaaage!!!!! Thanx Slyer!!!!!
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 9:22 AM
*Slyer:iconSlyer:
OH EM GEEEEEEE!!!11!1!!1one!
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 9:01 AM
=Stammo:iconStammo:
This needs a new SHOUT on it.
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 8:27 AM
=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt:
:wave:
Sun Jan 6, 2008, 1:58 AM
~TankGirl123:iconTankGirl123:
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESTEST FRIEND
Thu May 10, 2007, 11:58 AM
=Stammo:iconStammo:
Cat: the alarm clock that wakes the rest of the household once you step on its tail.
Wed Mar 28, 2007, 10:13 PM
~paegarni:iconpaegarni:
Shin: a device for finding furniture in the dark.
Sat Mar 24, 2007, 2:49 PM
~Granny-Chobit:iconGranny-Chobit:
Make it a hat day tomorrow!! :dance:
Thu Mar 22, 2007, 5:47 AM
=Stammo:iconStammo:
:giggle: Still pink a day later.
Tue Mar 20, 2007, 10:39 AM

Comments


:iconaeolus06:
thanks alot for the watch :D

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"I can't stand pain. It hurts me"

-Daffy Duck
:iconspunkonastick:
Thanks again for commenting on my DA tour for Book IV!

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:iconroshua:
Hey lady... Whats up and down in life?

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"I'm so sneaky I can steal my own pants and not even notice. Dammit I did it again!"

"We have a perfect record in aviation. We've never left one up there."

"Experiece is the hardest teacher. It gives the test first and the lesson afterward"
:iconnights-song:
Thanks for the fav!

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Joker - "I'm not exactly sure what happened. Sometimes I remember it one way, sometimes another... If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!"
:iconroshua:
How goes life stammo? Any thing cool happen?

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"I'm so sneaky I can steal my own pants and not even notice. Dammit I did it again!"

"We have a perfect record in aviation. We've never left one up there."

"Experiece is the hardest teacher. It gives the test first and the lesson afterward"

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