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About Me Premium Member Illustrator Emma-Jayne Saanen26/United Kingdom Recent Activity Deviant for 4 Years
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“By being animal, one understands what it is to be human”

The world is full of people, moving through their lives and sharing their stories with those who will listen. In the cries of birds, the scurrying of animals, the growth of trees and the movement of the wind there are stories abound – if only we stop long enough to aknowledge the voices of those who are other-than-human.

I am an aspiring contemporary shamanist, with a particular interest in animal magic and neo-pagan totemism. Animal illustration is my primary passion. I am inspired by the lives and tales of animals, both real and otherworldly, and do my best to understand their energies before incorporating them into my art work.

I graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2005 with a BA(Hons) in Environmental Art. Since that time I have enriched my practice by teaching myself to work with other media. I work with a variety of materials – watercolours, inks, pencils, acrylics and recycled items. My practice is informed by my first and second-hand experiences of mental health issues, my relationship with my local land & hir inhabitants and my work as a volunteer with my local Park Ranger Service.

I hope my passion for the world, the beautiful, the terrible and the absurd shines through.

If there is anything you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact me at emma@urbanimal.co.uk.

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  • Current Residence: United Kingdom
  • Interests: Trivia, totemism and tea.

Exhibition: 23rd November - 6th December

Journal Entry: Mon Nov 23, 2009, 11:01 AM


News:

My first solo exhibition is now on!

What: A selection of joyful portraits, celebrating the animals I love.

Where: The 13th Note, [link] 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. The 13th Note is a fantastic bar, music venue and veg*n restaurant, open 12 – late.

When: From Monday the 23rd November – Sunday 6th December

Featuring: Nanny State [link] ♥ Leopard [link] ♥ Candy Floss II [link] ♥ Roe Deer II [link] ♥ Flourish [link] ♥ Grand Flourish (photo not available)

I would love it if you have the chance to stop by!

For Sale/Commissions:

You can buy my work direct from me @ [link] , or through my Etsy Store @ [link] . I am open for commissions, though I do have a waiting list.

Enquires:

Any enquires can be sent to Ms.Saanen@googlemail.com

  • Mood: Speechless
  • Playing: Shining Force
  • Eating: Apple-filled donuts
  • Drinking: Decaf tea, with goat's milk
Skin by =moonfreak (modified by *wagyu)

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:iconmydearmullosk-dl3:
Thanks for the fav ;DD
:iconthecleveridiot:
Hello I am changing my username from TheCleverIdiot to
IgnorantAwareness
Please watch me there-thanks! =D

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Take care =]

Out of all the things I have lost...I miss my mind the most!
:iconwagyu:
Thanks for the heads-up, I'm watching your new account x

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Urbanimal - [link]
:iconthecleveridiot:
Ty

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Take care =]

Out of all the things I have lost...I miss my mind the most!
:iconkenaiwolf:
Thanks for the fav! :iconyayzplz:
:iconmydearmullosk-dl3:
Thanks SOOO much for the fave! <333
:iconkenaiwolf:
Thank you for faving again! :glomp:
:iconkenaiwolf:
Thank you for the fav! :hug::heart:
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thank you for more faves :hug:

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"Tears of hope run down my skin. Tears for you that will not dry. They magnify the one within and let the outside slowly die." - Josh Groban, Remember When It Rained
:iconflame-of-the-phoenix:
Hello! I just wanted to let you know that you have been featured in my news article, Animals in Danger: Featuring Bears.

Hope you like it, and if you do, please +fav it! The more +favs, the more exposure. :aww:


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-- Love animals? Check out my gallery! [link]

My newest new article- Misunderstood: Scary Animals
[link]

My Prints- [link]

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