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lavonia ♀️ [425643] [2003-06-10 19:10:13 +0000 UTC] "Not Dead Yet" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 4845; Deviations: 32; Watchers: 1323

Watching: 142; Pageviews: 111561; Comments Made: 6575; Friends: 142

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: WLOP, Camilla d'Errico, Tara Mcpherson, Audrey Kawasaki, Chiara Bautista.
Favorite movies: Spirited Away, Alice (British version), Memoirs of a Geisha, LOTR, Labyrinth, Howl's Moving Castle, Nausicaa, Practical Magic.
Favorite TV shows: Samurai Champloo, Star Trek, Bob Ross Joy of Painting, Claymore, Escaflowne, American Horror Story.
Favorite bands / musical artists: Enigma, Conjure One, Daft Punk, Black Mages, Yoko Kanno, Japanese composers.
Favorite books: Fairy tales, myth, history, science.
Favorite writers: Neil Gaiman, Stephen King.
Favorite games: Currently playing: Final Fantasy, Zelda, Guild Wars 2.
Favorite gaming platform: Varied. PC, Playstation, Wii, Phone.
Tools of the Trade: http://lavonia.net/Materials_FAQ.html

# About me

I grew up in rural Mississippi in poverty. I have always been one part dreamer, one part do-er. So I spent my childhood chasing the sun through the trees and drawing unicorns and bugs and birds with colored jewels in their foreheads. A lot of fantasy has always worked it’s way into my life. It was the place I could go and always feel safe.

I attained a bachelor’s degree in art (many studio hours in Printmaking) but by my graduation my health was failing and my life plans were detoured. I was diagnosed with an extremely rare kind of cancer, adult spinal ependymoma. The mass in my spine is inoperable. I’ve undergone radiation and sustained tremendous nerve damage and in doing so lost the ability to walk.

My art is hopeful and sad and finds itself hidden deep within the fantasy genre. It ends up more personal than I would like, such as weeds that always come back no matter how hard I prune at it. I’ve been influenced a lot by stories and fairy tales and poster lithographs, especially the 1900’s illustration and woodblock eras from Western and Eastern printing. Also, now manga and comic artists and film artists such as Miyazaki. Audrey Kawasaki’s wood treatment method appeals to me in my art and life, a need for something old and ancient, something with patina on it. Lastly, video games have made a huge influence on my life, so I am always pulled toward that RPG world, again something old but something fantastic.

In many ways I’m tremendously reclusive. I don’t think I made a conscious decision to start making art that was extremely personal but it somehow became my means of communication and conversation. Making a beautiful piece is part of my perfectionist personality, making a piece that says something personal is my way of connecting. I do that through a formula of one part reality, one part fantasy.

# Comments

Comments: 1282

Derle-Derer [2021-10-11 14:42:10 +0000 UTC]

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Nerdy-pixel-girl [2017-12-14 02:29:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the fav! if you have the time, please check out the rest of my gallery! ^_^ watches/favs/comments are very appreciated!


And Merry Xmas!

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phizzle30 [2016-05-23 14:22:39 +0000 UTC]

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KiraiMirai [2016-05-05 17:05:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the favourites!
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Here's a Llama, special for you!
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Please check out my gallery when you can.
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Please check out my groups!
V--flower | AllTheStamps | CrazyVocaloidLuvers

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darkoantolkovic [2016-01-26 18:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the fav.!  

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Queen-Kitty [2015-08-11 15:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the favorites!  I'm really glad you enjoyed my photography!

Your drawings are absolutely lovely

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Coccineus [2015-06-11 16:40:39 +0000 UTC]

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lavonia In reply to Coccineus [2015-06-23 20:09:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, you too.  

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Celem [2015-04-07 16:09:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the on my stone fort pic

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TheGhostSiren [2015-04-07 02:23:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for favoring my work

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cupcake-rufflebutt [2015-03-05 14:18:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave on my Terra costume! <3

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AileenLuib [2015-02-01 05:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Hiiii Lavonia! I just wanted to drop by and thank you for faving my photo!!

By the way, you have a gorgeous gallery! I'll be starting my weekly feature journal soon so please be sure to look out for your deviations!!!

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lavonia In reply to AileenLuib [2015-03-04 20:57:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.    Best wishes!

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ordilloart [2014-11-13 00:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Your work is awesome!  Reminds me of Audrey Kawasaki...you kind of have a similar style to  hers. Great stuff!  

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lavonia In reply to ordilloart [2014-11-13 16:57:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  

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LEVIATAN-666 [2014-08-09 06:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work,bonito trabajo. 

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lavonia In reply to LEVIATAN-666 [2014-08-13 14:51:06 +0000 UTC]

Muchas gracias, mi amigo.  

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LEVIATAN-666 In reply to lavonia [2014-08-13 15:14:33 +0000 UTC]

  

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justcallmemike [2014-08-07 06:19:21 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely amazing workks ...

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lavonia In reply to justcallmemike [2014-08-07 20:22:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Imaginata [2014-08-02 23:09:23 +0000 UTC]

Your work is really lovely

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lavonia In reply to Imaginata [2014-08-06 15:30:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for stopping by to say such kind words.  

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Imaginata In reply to lavonia [2014-08-10 16:03:12 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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ImRandall [2014-07-28 20:48:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the fav.. If you can coment I aprecciate even more. Anyway, thank you again  

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L-o-r-e [2014-05-29 02:02:56 +0000 UTC]

Just so you know, your art is beautiful.

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lavonia In reply to L-o-r-e [2014-06-21 20:44:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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BrianMPhotography [2014-04-12 02:36:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the FAVE!

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studiowaka [2014-03-31 21:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch and favs!

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Yassnuts [2014-03-21 16:23:12 +0000 UTC]

wow, beautiful work!
thank you for the favourite (:

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lavonia In reply to Yassnuts [2014-03-21 18:57:56 +0000 UTC]

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ShelbiNikol [2014-03-02 10:14:19 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work!

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lavonia In reply to ShelbiNikol [2014-03-07 22:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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LEVIATAN-666 [2014-02-03 08:59:24 +0000 UTC]

Me encanta tu trabajo, no dejes de soñar para crear más imágenes hermosas. 

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lavonia In reply to LEVIATAN-666 [2014-02-14 20:10:56 +0000 UTC]

Gracias!

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esotericfool [2013-09-25 14:50:05 +0000 UTC]

Your style is amazing, count me as a watcher and a fan from now on....

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lavonia In reply to esotericfool [2013-09-27 20:07:20 +0000 UTC]

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MARLUXIA24 [2013-09-20 22:26:59 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful Drawing! You are amazing!

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lavonia In reply to MARLUXIA24 [2013-09-23 21:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  

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Dallony [2013-09-20 15:51:28 +0000 UTC]

I love your art style and profile! Thats awesome! :'3

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lavonia In reply to Dallony [2013-09-23 21:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  

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itsdapitts [2013-09-20 02:32:46 +0000 UTC]

I was very touched by your story and how your art inspires you to fight on. Your artwork is beautiful and emotional. You are an inspiration to others. Keep up the good work.^_^

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lavonia In reply to itsdapitts [2013-09-23 21:23:59 +0000 UTC]

You are very kind.  Thank you so much.  

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oolisch [2013-09-20 02:13:02 +0000 UTC]

You are a fantastic artist and a fantastic person. Hope life smiles at you like your art makes me smile. Keep at it, never give up!

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lavonia In reply to oolisch [2013-09-23 21:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I appreciate that so much!

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Beliveinyou110 [2013-09-20 02:10:03 +0000 UTC]

The first time I touch on a add and is worth doing!!!

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lavonia In reply to Beliveinyou110 [2013-09-23 21:22:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  

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Beliveinyou110 In reply to lavonia [2013-09-24 01:04:48 +0000 UTC]

o-~

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Dare-to-imagine [2013-09-20 00:08:15 +0000 UTC]

You're an awesome artist, i love your drawings

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lavonia In reply to Dare-to-imagine [2013-09-23 21:22:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  

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BodarkArt [2013-09-19 21:32:15 +0000 UTC]

I got touched by your personal story. Keep fighting, your art is very unique and inspiring. Cheers.

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