www.kristenmargiotta.com, shows/concerts, museums, Jack the Ripper, antiques, architecture; old buildings, religious literature, London, history, Italy, California.
Music
KISS, Skid Row, Killswitch Engage, Def Leppard, Ozzy, Living Color, Shadows Fall, Lamb of God, King Diamond, Alice Cooper, Heart, Bela Fleck, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Type O Negative, All Else Failed, The Black Dahlia Murder, Genesis, The Police, Dream Theater, Tool, Sepultura,Woodland, Alice in Chains, Hell and High Tide, Guerilla Party! 80's rock.
Movies
Beetlejuice, old horror movies, House on Haunted Hill (VP),The Lost Boys, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, From Hell, I love the Disney cartoon for the Legend of Sleepy Hollow-I remember watching that as part of the Disney Halloween special-so awesome, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Return to OZ-The Wheelers still creep me out, Alice in Wonderland (Harry Harris version-creepy), The Godfather.
Television
History Channel, Discovery, any of those informative and educational channels. Bill Maher,
Nip/Tuck, Roseanne, The Sheild.
Heroes
People that have and continue to inspire me...Marshall Arisman, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Carrie Ann Baade, Peter Williams, David Brinley, Betsey Johnson, Jesus, Pee Wee, Brom, Hieronymus Bosch, Edgar Allan Poe, Berenstain Bears, Edward Hopper.
University Of Delaware
Newark,Delaware
Graduated: 2005
Student status: Alumni
Major: B.F.A. Visual Communications / Concentration, Illustration
Minor: Painting (not technically, but I took enough classes)
Clubs: Artist: The Review
UPCOMING PUBLICATION: Featured artist in Brain Spackle, a book featuring the work and biographies of 30 underground artists, published by Crossing Chaos enigmatic ink of Ontario, Canada. The book will be available in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and available online everyone. More info TBA.
UPCOMING PUBLICATION! "Dark Whimsy", a self published book showcasing my illustrations over the past few years. I plan on releasing it this October through lulu.com. Check back for more info!
Me on the Tim Qualls Show in April '08, with THE TINK, and Lauren Lark.
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I am an illustrator/artist who paints in oils and makes/sells a variety of merchandise, some hand made, including books, stickers, prints, apparel, and more. My first illustrated children's book, Better Haunted Homes and Gardens, was recently released this year, 2009. I currently show in regional galleries and art events, and I'm pursuing toy/product design and national / international gallery exhibitions.
I'm open to so many art related possibilities that individuals will throw my way and am always busy with painting, a project, or new opportunity. I thrive off of being productive, which makes it difficult for me to sit back and take a moment to relax.
I was born, raised, and currently reside in the 1st state of Delaware. London is the most amazing city I've experienced, and dream of the day I will visit there again.
I've met and studied with some extremely passionate and important people over the years who've inspired me to do what I do. . .and it do it better.
I also teach art to children and adults through a variety of locations in DE such as Center for the Creative Arts, and I am also an adjunct art instructor at a college in Maryland.
Don't be shy: email me with questions, information on commissions or purchases, or any other opportunity you'd like me to be involved with.
Art Fusion, Claymont, DE
All artwork on this page is copyrighted 2006-2008 Kristen Margiotta.
Who I'd like to meet: Good hearted, honest people. Artists, illustrators, art collectors, anyone involved in toy/product design, publishers, galleries. Marshall Arisman, Tim Burton, Jesus.
Hey Kristen thanks for checkin out Marks music and joinin the team.. try to make it to a show..love to see ya there..and btw love your art...beautiful stuff...thanks again ~G~
Thank you for the addind and your nice your comment :) I really appreciate your kind words on my works ! Your stuff are wonderful !!! http://www.senyphine.com
Hey!! I had an awesome time...I'm sooo glad I got to come. I will put all the pics on a cd prob next week....just takes a while to photo shop 'em and I've been like crazy busy.
The Siamese Twins will be released later this year, and I'd like include anyones work that might have an interesting vison of what Siamese Twins are.. I've included some of the text as well as images from, Jenn Lee, Scott Brooks, Jasmine Worth and a great black and white from some who's name I've misplaced, and who I'm trying to get in touch with.
I've seen lots of cool paintings and illustrations in alot of your albums on myspace, and hopefully more of you will contact me to be part of this story Thanks Alex
Thanks so much for accepting my friend request. Once again, your work is phenominal. I wish you all the best! And thanks for the well wishes on my car. He won't be out of the shop until sometime next week. Really crazy stuff. Anyway, thanks again! I look foward to seeing any new additions to your artwork!
