frequently asked questions...or not

Q. who are you and why did you make this site?
A. i'm just a simple girl who likes to create. i fell into web design around my senior year of high school and ever since then it's been a growing fascination to create and design my own site. with my own site, i can showcase my art, first of all, and secondly, i can experiment with different techniques and code. i've been into art and drawing for as long as i can remember and i try not to limit myself to just drawing -- i like to sew, knit, paint, and i hope to move onto other forms of design and art.

Q. how can i contact you?
A. please email me here. you can also reach me through my aol im handles: 'weeniers' and 'maelinthia'. please, no spam.

Q. do you have an online portfolio or a resume? can I hire you?
A. my online portfolio is this site, essentially. my resume is available through the info, or you can request it directly from me via email. for any job inquiries, please email me with a job description, location, and requirements.

Q. where are tutorials on your site?
A. there are no tutorials on my site, but i have developed a few for some friends' sites. there are lots of really good tutorials online with tons of information. if you want to know a certain technique that i used for a particular image, just drop me an email!

Q. can i use some of your pictures?
A. just because my pictures are on the web, it doesn't mean they are public domain. please ask before you use any pictures from this site. i am not mean and stingy, but respect my wishes if i do say "no." i don't mind if you use a picture as a wallpaper for your desktop - i do mind if you print out my pictures, use them as avatars, use them for your website, or edit them in any way without asking for permission first. also, please give credit to me if i do allow you to use a picture.

Q. do you take commissions/requests?
A. my time is limited, so requests aren't really feasible for me right now, sorry. if you would like to set up a commission, i.e. paying me to draw/design for you, then please email me. please do not be upset if i can't meet your requests at this time!!!

Q. why don't you update every day?
A. um...because i have a life outside of my website and a thing called a "job." i can't always get to the computer because life calls.

Q. will you ignore me if i AOL IM you or email you?
A. No. i diligently answer all emails sent to me [with the exception of spam] and if you can find me on AOL IM, then go ahead and IM me. sometimes i am busy, so don't always expect a full-length conversation from me.

Q. have you taken any professional art classes?
A. i took all of the art classes my high school offered and the college art classes i have taken: sculpture, drawing I and II, design I and II, intro to computer art, intro to computer design, advanced computer art, advanced computer design, advanced graphic design I and II, visual communications and graphics I and II, typography, and fine art photography. i have a bachelor of arts in graphic design.

Q. is this your only website?
A. i own/maintain this website and i maintain other journals under the names tatertott, kittyarcade, and weeniers. i only post art under my name and the nicknames weenie, weeniers, and tatertott and the art archives that i use/have used are deviantart, vcl, and side-7. Deviantart is the only active online archive i use at this time.

Q. i don't like your design/art.
A. that's nice. now go away.

Q. can i borrow some of your web design/graphics?
A. no. if you need help making graphics, just ask. there are plenty of easy to follow tutorials on the web and you can get your inspiration from anything you see around you.