Judy Mastrangelo
USA
Good morning, Judy, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for Art and Authors and those who love them. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?
I both write and illustrate my books. These are mostly my original Fantasies and Verse about the Fairy Realm, and also stories about Children and Animals. I’ve also published Poetry and Fairy Tale anthologies. The Poetry collections include some well known beloved poems, plus a few of my original ones. My book “Enchanted Fairy Tales” includes several famous classical stories that I’ve abridged. I’ve also done the text and artwork for Oracle Card decks, and written about my Painting techniques.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Fantasy
Favorite food.
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Tea or coffee?
I’m off of caffeine now, and I drink warm cacao with milk.
Pizza or ice cream?
Both are wonderful.
Wine or beer?
I’m not much for alcoholic drinks. A little sip once in a while is nice.
Where would you like to visit?
Gardens, Mountains, Museums, and Castles in Europe.
Favorite musical artist.
Luciano Pavarotti, Operatic tenor
Yes.
What?
I enjoy listening to Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Music.
What makes you laugh?
I love to watch animals at play, and really good film comedies.
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
“Hylas and the Nymphs”
by John William Waterhouse.
I love the paintings by Bouguereau.
Rest is beautiful. I especially love his angels also.
How old were you when you started writing?
8
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
I sometimes write preliminary notes and outlines, and sometimes just start writing. Each project has its own way of coming through me.
A lovely Spring Evening, sitting in a beautiful garden with my husband, enjoying the delicious scent of flowers all around us, watching little animals at play, and talking about secret things.
Where do you get your inspiration?
A lot of my Inspiration comes from observing Nature. I also go into my inner mind where my Imagination, and Memories live. When I contact that secret place, I create a “Mind Painting” of my ideas, which develops into an original story, with illustrations to go with it.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
I first tell myself not to worry about having a creative block, since it will soon pass. Then I just relax and close my eyes, going into a semi dream-like state. As I see images go by, like watching a film, I become excited and inspired to create new artistic projects.
I have so many to choose from. William Shakespeare is one of my favorites.
Best book you ever read.
The play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare.
Last book you read.
“Parish & Poetry: A Gift of Words and Art”
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I’m a graphic artist also, and enjoy painting very much.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
My dear husband has influenced my personal life greatly. He is an amazing polymath, and very talented in many ways, including artistically. He has opened up many exciting and inspiring vistas to me.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
I’d love to have a conversation with the great Artist Leonardo da Vinci. I think he’s one of the greatest painters who has ever lived, and I would really enjoy talking to him about his beautiful paintings, the Art of the Italian Renaissance, and about his amazing inventions.
Look into yourself and discover your deepest dreams and aspirations. Find out what you love and hold dearest in your heart. Then meditate on how you can impart these intimate feelings to others.
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judy.mastrangelo.9 and https://www.facebook.com/JudyMastrangeloArtofficial
Twitter: @JMastrangeloArt
Instagram: jmastrangeloart. (https://www.instagram.com/jmastrangeloart/)
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judymastrangelo/
MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/620382.Judy_Mastrangelo
MY WEBSITE:
MY WEBSITE BOOK PAGE:
https://judymastrangelo.com/books-2/
MY WEBSITE SHOP PAGE:
https://judymastrangelo.com/portfolio/shop/
MY AUTHOR’S PAGE ON USA AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B08TGNL7D9
MY RED BUBBLE. COM ONLINE STORE:
(I’ve designed products from my artwork in this online store:)
https://www.redbubble.com/people/judymastra/portfolio?asc=u
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