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Vibrant detail

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Gorgeous photos and a kick-ass philosophy. What a combo.

Gajillionaire bio: I’m an independent artist located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

I’ve been working as an artist fulltime for the last 15 years and have just recently decided to start selling some of my work direct to the shiny public one-on-one in addition to the shops and galleries that carry my work.

I work very hard to make sure that my work is affordable, environmentally friendly, disturbingly gorgeous, and original. I think everyone should have access to original art…no more posters, prints, or Monet/Escher reproductions, bring on the REAL stuff!

Dirty Ass Soaps

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Dirty Ass Soaps: I’m a 30 year old native New Yorker. I recently relocated to Boston. After spending 3 years in Syracuse going to school for architecture, I decided that Boston Architectural College is the next step in my career.

Using my super powers as an artist, graphic designer and crafty gal, I make my items with a designers eye. I create new things in my mind every day, and just have to find the time to physically make and list them on here for you to check out and bring home.

I began making soaps 11 years ago when a friend got a soapmaking kit as a holiday gift. She knew I had the craftin’ bug, so once she invited me over to try it out, I was hooked! It was all over from there.

I started Dirty Ass Soaps in September of 2006 as an addition to the Indie Garage Sale, and it completely took off from there.

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And she’s currently featuring Chocolate Dipped Strawberry soaps for Valentine’s Day – fun!

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