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I Got My Wings So I Guess I'm An Angel... A Squid Angel That Is.

Hello world, hello world here I am, a Squid Angel... YAY!

I started making lenses a few years ago now and have been hooked ever since. Below is my story:

"My Love Letter To Squidoo"

This is a love letter from the heart, an open letter to the creators of Squidoo that I wrote some years ago now, Much has happened since as with everyone I am sure.

I am an artist. I have been one since I was a little girl, creating art in the back seat of my parents car, as they traveled the the USA. It was there that I began to connect with all the fantasies that would become me. Art is who I am.

In April of 2006 I fell down a full flight of stairs breaking my right wrist and and incurring permanent nerve damage in my hand and wrist.. I feared I would never paint again. People came to me and told me about others who painted with their mouths, stuff like that. I knew I should be grateful for what I had, but I was overwhelmed none the less. I simply could not have it, so I worked and worked to get some movement back. My efforts continue to this day.

After my fall I spend a lot of time on the computer. I typed with my left hand and right forefinger. I still type that way.

I am not quite sure how I first came across Squidoo. I think it may have been through Worldwide Woman Artists, probably so. I felt attracted to it because it was a way of making a website that I could actually do by myself. My official website is done by my webmaster and beyond my ability and knowledge to maintain. I needed to do something myself, fill up the space that had been taken over with self pity. I needed my confidence refreshed. If I could not paint then at least I could promote what I already had.

At first I thought, "Oh man this is over my head and I can't do this."

BUT I DID!

I jumped in, and even though I got a bit confused at times, frustrated with the slowness of my typing, the directions were pretty clear and I figured it out. I made a little lens and felt darn proud of myself. Fantasy Art Woman|Beautiful Women Goddess Art, my first lens was born!

I plugged it everywhere I could think of. I posted it on my blogs and My Space and even put it in bulletins. I wrote articles, posted them on EzineArticles and put the url of my Squidoo lens in my resource box.

Then I let it sit there. I began to feel depressed about my disability. I ignored it for months expecting it to fly on its own. I considered it finished and in a way I considered me to be finished as well.

I continued on with physical therapy though. I cried a lot but I continued on. I am my therapists and doctors success story. I have not gained it all back but last February I began to paint again. It was awkward at first but I have adjusted. I have also gained back some confidence.

I had a total of seven lenses when I first wrote this and since then have over 100. Each one of them has a common goal that I did not realize until today, not really. The goal? I think it was to define my own self. As I wrote the text for each one I realized how much creativity has given to me. I realized that by sharing my feelings, creating these Squidoo lenses about art, that I was confirming in my own heart exactly what motivates me as a visionary. With each module I added, be it Amazon, iTunes, Overstock or UTube or others that are offered, I found books and flowers and chocolate, I even offer trips to Paris to see the art there. Yes, as I have written for each Squidoo lens I have indeed created a fantasy of the heart. I became the fantasy fairy that I often describe.

At one point it dawned on me that my Squidoo lenses were like my home. I added music for my company, just like I would do if someone came over for dinner. After my introduction on my lenses I invite people to turn on the UTube music I selected, while they visit me there. I created an ambiance for my guests. And just like my home? I check on my lenses every few days, sometimes more, to make sure everything is in place and ready for company.

My nerve damage is permanent and my wrist will never turn properly nor will my hand ever be the same but I have learned to deal with it and continue to do my art, write and make my lenses.

So thank you to the cast of characters who make up Squidoo. Thank you Seth, Megan, Corey, Gil and the rest of all the smarties on the Squidoo team that created and maintain the opportunity to not only create, but to heal.

Aloha and HAPPY TODAY,

Kathy

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ABOUT Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

I paint and sculpt female fantasy art and map faery tale adventures. I dream of beautiful women on canvas and art of exotic women.

I have illustrated for Hay House Inc.,"Women Who Do Too Much" CARDS taken from Anne Wilson Schaef's book. I also illustrated for Neil Davidson, who was considered for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing, and several other publications. My paintings are collected worldwide.

Giclee canvas art work, greeting cards & posters are available for sale on my website:

http://www.kathysart.com

Sign up for my mailing list FREE ART GIFTS: Drawings of whimsical angel pictures, legends of mermaids & fairies in art. Tiny angels & mermaids for shrink art, or coloring pages. Also a "Letter From the Tooth Fairy". Ya just never know when you might need one!

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TURN ON SOME MUSIC FOR AMBIANCE
I'm an artist and poet
News~ the Universe
I try to support other artists
Prediction
I also sculpt wings
"Bleeding Wings 5" by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
TURN ON MORE MUSIC
Care for a garden angel?
Large Pics with Text: BED OF DREAMS & There Will Always Be a Fairy Who is Watching You (poem)
Wings and things
Angels.. can you see them?
Angel Food Cake
"Bed of Dreams" 30x40 oil on canvas
I've been BLESSED by some Angels... My painting "Bed of Dreams" made HUGE!
A little Kate Bush
The Kiss of an Angel
Angels can you hear them?

TURN ON SOME MUSIC FOR AMBIANCE

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I've been listening to Kate Bush a lot lately.. check her out! She is such an actress and great songwriter. She was mentored by David Gilmore of Pink Floyd fame. He saw something in her and decided to back her. Good for that! Here she is singing, Hello Earth.... hello earth...with just one hand held up high... just like me today ~YAY~

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Kate Bush - Hello Earth (with lyrics): by Jiarzag | video info

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I'm an artist and poet

Pictured is me in my studio working on my one woman show "ke al o Pele", on the Big Island of Hawaii. Back to painting again. I was painting 7 at once in this pic.

News~ the Universe

What is happening in the Universe?

Miss USA winners through the years: Sixty-five women have worn the crown, including one for just a few days (disqualification) and four others for less than a year because they went on to greater glories (Miss Universe). The first Miss USA was crowned in 1952; she was Jackie Loughery, ...
Universe has more hydrogen than we thought: The research also shows there's less HI available in galactic haloes than there was 12 billion years ago ? which helps explain why the rate of star formation is so much slower in the modern universe; the haloes act as the reservoirs that re-fuel star ...

I try to support other artists

Just trying to spread the LOVE, check out some fellow artist.

Prediction

kathysart predicts:

I predict that YOU will become a Squid Angel.. if you want to be one!

RenaissanceWoman2010 predicts:

Your wings will take you and those you bless to great new heights.

KathyT predicts:

I am equally blessed to have earned my wings! :)

Tipi predicts:

It is an honor to be a Squid Angel.

LaraineRose predicts:

That some day you will be rich and famous and your artwork will be very much in demand.

TinyTes predicts:

That you will again create whatever your heart desires :)

ItayasDesigns predicts:

That I will be one too! I want to fly around and bless others as you do!! :)

sockii predicts:

I love being a SquidAngel and am very glad to have applied to the program!

athena2011 predicts:

that eventually I will become a Squid Angel as you say. :)

BLemley predicts:

I hope so! Thank you for the encouragement! B : )

waldenthree.net predicts:

Hey are you a poet ? Great ! Love poetry. Just converted one of my World War II Poems to a folk song. Inspired by a few of my music people friends. Have you tried that yet ? Music have power move poople in America more so than poetry. Thanks for visiting my lense last week. Got a few new ones, one on poetry related.

I also sculpt wings

Speaking of angels, one helped me make my first UTube!. I finally figured out how to make my own This YouTube is of my sculpture series "Bleeding Wings"

"Bleeding Wings 5" by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

TURN ON MORE MUSIC

Music is my muse... TURN ON THE MUSIC ...as you discover my lens and more of who I am.

Care for a garden angel?

Large Pics with Text: BED OF DREAMS & There Will Always Be a Fairy Who is Watching You (poem)

You may or may not be aware but....

Saturn Was Misplaced !

It's true.. would I lie to you? Me a new Squid Angel and all? (smile)

I've been measuring stars for you
and mending the skyline
did you know that saturn had been misplaced?
Its true!
It happened while you were sleeping.
Not to worry though
everything is fine now
and all
just as it was.

Did you know that the color blue
had changed as well?
Yes!
While you were dreaming
the color blue
took on a lovely shade
of lavender.
Its all OK now though
so no need to worry
blue is back
to its same
brilliant sky hew.

Oh I keep forgetting to tell you
as well...
While walking through the woods
last Winter
all the snowflakes
turned into the shape of giraffes
tall
slender necks
you know?
And remarkably
they had the scent of Belgium chocolate.
Naturally I thought of how wonderful
a cup of coffee would be
but I had forgotten my thermos.
Drats!
Anyway
no need to go to those woods
next Winter
in case you're craving those kind of delicacies
So sorry
they were already making plans
and on their way
back to Africa again.
I asked them if they could wait
but no.
Boo hoo.
I accepted their excuses of course
even though I would have loved
for you
to see them
too.

I thought that I should tell you
of my future plans
in case you want to come along?
I have been thinking of swimming
to the bottom of the sea.
I've been invited by a mermaid
who has "promised" me
an underwater symphony
of clownfish and a dolphin
who sing
with a very different kind of harmony.
Just thinking mind you
for after all
I had plans to try on my new wings
and fly to the last page of every book written
so I could tell you their ends.
Oh! Why pretend though
I can't do that!
How could I tell you the end to anything
that I have not already read?
It's a silly idea
so don't worry
read away.

Hey!
I know!
Meet me for lunch
are you hungry at all?
Meet me
on top of a double rainbow.
I'll give you a map.
I know that sounds crazy
because they don't normally touch
rainbows I mean
but you know my friend Lily?
She told me exactly where they will be.
Its all so interesting isn't it?
So if you indeed decide to come
it will be
a very special occasion
I promise you.
Come then will you?
and we'll write down lists
of what tomorrow might expect.
I promise not to forget to bring my thermos
and some very yummy teacakes.
Oh one last thing
do you think you could bring along your basket
of songs and poems?
Oh that would just be lovely!
Ahh I cannot wait.
2 O'clock then?
Late for lunch I know
but that is when the rainbows will be ready.
OH!
Its going to be grand!

by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
copyright 2011

ABOUT Kathy Ostman-Magnusen: I am an artist, represented by Monkdogz Urban Art, New York. ORIGINAL ART may be purchased through Monkdogz: http://www.monkdogz.com/chelseagallery/artistart/Magnusen/artist_magnusen.htm
FREE ART GIFTS, suitable for children plus prints, giclees, cards, available on my website: http://www.kathysart.com

PICTURED IS ONE OF MY SCULPTURES

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I Got My Wings! I'm a Squid Angel.. whoot whoot

I Got My Wings So I Guess I'm An Angel... A Squid Angel That Is.

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TURN ON SOME MUSIC FOR AMBIANCE

I'm an artist and poet

News~ the Universe

I try to support other artists

Prediction

kathysart predicts:

RenaissanceWoman2010 predicts:

KathyT predicts:

Tipi predicts:

LaraineRose predicts:

TinyTes predicts:

ItayasDesigns predicts:

sockii predicts:

athena2011 predicts:

BLemley predicts:

waldenthree.net predicts:

I also sculpt wings

TURN ON MORE MUSIC

Care for a garden angel?

Large Pics with Text: BED OF DREAMS & There Will Always Be a Fairy Who is Watching You (poem)

Wings and things

Angels.. can you see them?

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I've been BLESSED by some Angels... My painting "Bed of Dreams" made HUGE!

A little Kate Bush

The Kiss of an Angel

Angels can you hear them?

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