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Hufflepuff . ENFP . 9w1
Welcome to my page! My name is JanMa - short for Janela Marie.
Just someone who loves cute stuff and contrasting colours~ So, you may likely see characters and art here of that sort!
About me | Born 1998. Filipino-Japanese Christian girl raised by paternal grandparents in USA. Nursing major in college - learning Sign Language with my Deaf professor, and studying classical guitar under my two mentors.
Ambition | Aspiring military nurse. Later, study to become speech therapist - and ultimately, ASL interpreter for Deaf, mute, speech-impaired, and hard of hearing.
Fandoms | MegaMan • Miraculous Ladybug • Pokemon (gen 1-7)
Interests | Language learning • Hand lettering • Deaf culture • Playing classical acoustic guitar • Reading Webtoon comics • Konmari's "spark joy" minimalism.
Languages: English (Native), American Sign Language (intermediate), Spanish (beginner).
Art style inspired by:
1. Impressionist oil painting | Starry Night (Van Gogh)
2. Instagram | Chihirohowe + Afremov + Kamerim11
3. Twitter | Quinniart + Charamells + Banzchan
4. DeviantArt | Looji + CuteNikeChan + Joyfool
5. Nintendo | Animal Crossing + Pokemon
6. Cartoon TV | Steven Universe + MLP:FiM
7. CGI animated | Miraculous Ladybug
8. Anime | Sgt. Frog
My art journey began as a child: In 2004, I was seated next to a Special Ed girl in my class, named Cristal. At first, I knew her as the girl who would copy my answers and I was openly frustrated about it, saying, "stop copying me!" In turn, she mimicked and said the same.
Though, after seeing her draw, I was fascinated that she drew dogs so well that it spoke to my innate love for animals, so we made a deal where she would teach me how to draw if I let her continue copying. Over the course of the year, we became friends and when she was called outside of class weekly for Speech Therapy sessions, she would choose me to go with her - or sometimes, I would volunteer to go before she could even point who.
The irony was that when attempting to draw what she drew: she would pause, look at me, hushing "stop copying me"! Perhaps, it was a joke? Still not sure, but she's the reason why I started drawing - and why there's a special place in my heart for people with special needs and disabilities.
Whenever I draw, I remember Cristal; it reminds me of a time in my life that challenged me to have more understanding - that everyone has something to offer (even the people you don't expect), and that communicating is beyond words. A lesson to instead approach and respond to others with patience and kindness.
Hewwo Nellie!! I just registered and finally found your account- so I just wanted to say HI!! (≧∀≦)ゞ
3 years, 8 days ago
Yay ! Hii, Pastel~ Welcome to Toyhouse
3 years, 8 days ago
Hi, Nellie! I hope you don't mind me asking, but what is an authorization here in Toyhouse? I'm new here so I don't know what it means. (ˉ▽ˉ;)...
Btw, I love how you decorated your profile!
3 years, 2 months ago
Ah, you're free to ask, Mari ! It basically gives you permission to see certain characters/ images/ related that are private from public eye:
For example, you can now see pencil sketches + previous designs of my OC Sniffles (under folder "Originals" > "Mains") that others can't see.
And thank you--the coding on this site is pretty cool :D I love your galaxy-cityscape aesthetic and macaw icon !
3 years, 2 months ago
Hi, Nellie! I’ve subscribed and authorized you. :D
Also, starting out as a military nurse sounds exciting! You even get to wear camouflage to work instead of scrubs. =P What inspired you to start your career there?
Oh, and how do I set up a profile like yours? The mobile browser menu is a bit confusing.
3 years, 2 months ago Edited 12:13 pm
Hi KR, they don't all necessarily wear camouflage, lol ! And part of what inspired me is that I have family in the military. 😊
I found it confusing at first as well !
For profile customization, go to "Forums" > under "Creative" section > click topic "HTML/CSS & Graphics" for various list of coding and instructions.
3 years, 2 months ago
Aye just wanna let you know I deactivated some of my accounts to take a break, life's been rough. I'll def be back tho
3 years, 2 months ago Edited 4:24 pm
Ahh, thank you for the heads up ! (I was surprised when I saw your username crossed out while reading replies on dA)
And hey, a good break gives your soul what it needs -
It reminds me of this Dutch word Uitwaaien (sometimes foreign phrases just explain certain things better, ha), which basically means "to take a break to clear one's mind; to walk in the wind".
Make the most of your time & re-learn the colours of the wind~
3 years, 2 months ago
Yee your profile looks sick! It took me a month to decorate mine :')
3 years, 3 months ago
Ahh thank youu ; u ;
//will most likely transfer this stuff to the supposed character bio ..of my persona haha. But it's basically like a Meet the Artist
And goodness, your page really transformed--not just aesthetic, it's fully detailed with every paragraph (especially thee 2 main bro's) !
3 years, 3 months ago