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Michele Light

2007-11-12T00:26:05Z

Nukukun: Added link to Michele's FA page

[[Image:MicheleLightWebButton.gif|right|Button for Michele Light's official website.]]
'''Michele Light''' (born November 4, 1968)<ref name="about">[http://www.michelelight.com/aboutme.htm About Me] at michelelight.com. Retrieved July 3, 2007.</ref> is a [[furry artist]]. Born a citizen of the [[Wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]], she took her oath of [[Wikipedia:U.S. citizenship|U.S. citizenship]] at the age of four. She resides in [[Wikipedia:San Diego, California|San Diego, California]], U.S.A., with her husband [[Eric Light]]. She works for [[Wikipedia:Verizon|Verizon]] as a senior graphic designer in their Web site division.

Michele Light attended [[Wikipedia:The Art Institute of Seattle|The Art Institute of Seattle]], which she graduated from in 1990.<ref name="aja2">''[[The American Journal of Anthropomorphics]]'' issue 2 (August 1994). Flushing, New York: Med Systems Company. p. 91.</ref> After receiving her art degree she migrated to the San Diego area, where she worked on the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124229/ ''Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'' animated TV show]. Her "friend and mentor" [[Terrie Smith]] introduced Michele to the [[furry fandom]],<ref name="about"/> and Michele began drawing furry images in late 1992. She already had "a large fan following"<ref name="aja2"/> by 1994. Her artwork was published in ''[[The American Journal of Anthropomorphics]]'' issues 2 and 4, and is on both the front and back covers of the latter. She was involved with ''[[Katmandu]]'' issues 1, 2, 4, and 11.

Michele states that "My work has a definite [[Anime]] slant to it, with big eyes and wild hair. Most people would describe my art by saying "Oh, it's sooo CUTE!""<ref name="about"/> However, her art has been criticized for being too repetitious, with the faces of many characters being remarkably similar to one another. <ref>''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/insanity Porn and Insanity: Entities of the Furry Fandom Part IV]'', [[Crush Yiff Destroy]] (warning - adult images and language contained in linked article.)</ref>

Michele Light's convention appearances include [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[Conifur]],<ref name="about"/> and [[Midwest Furfest]]. She was a [[guest of honor]] at [[ConFurence 9]] (1998) and [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2007]].

Her [[fursona]] is a female [[polar bear]].<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/lightbrightlist/39420.html?style=mine Foiled by the muse]. Entry posted July 3, 2007 by [[Eric Light]] to the lightbrightlist community on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved July 3, 2007.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.michelelight.com/ LightBright Studios] - Michele Light's official website
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/fansofmichelelight/ Fans of Michele Light Yahoo! Group] (Maintained by Eric Light and Christopher Cammack)
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/lightbrightlist Light Bright List] on [[LiveJournal]] (Maintained by Michele and Eric Light)]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/michelelight Michele's FurAffinity page]
* [http://fanlistings.dreame.net/light/ Star Light fanlisting] (Maintained by Meiran Chang)

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[[Category:Rocky Mountain Fur Con guests of honor]]
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Talk:Michele Light

2007-03-04T22:59:44Z

Nukukun:

''Born a citizen of the Philippines, she took her oath of U.S. citizenship at the age of four.'' I'm pretty sure that 4-year-olds can't legally take the oath of citizenship. Rewording is needed? --[[User:Lynn Onyx|Lynn Onyx]] 00:58, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

This is in fact true, and we have the documentation on hand to prove it. Michele's father was stationed at the now defunct (and buried) Clark Air Force Base. Michele was born in a civilian hospital in Angeles City, Philippines, and is technically a Philippine citizen. When her father was rotated back to the states, Michele was 4 years old and she was sworn as a US Citizen. When she turned 18 she had the option of renouncing her US citizenship and reclaiming her Philippines citizenship if she so desired, since she was not of legal consenting age when sworn. She did not do so, and remains a naturalized US citizen today. However, due to this process, she can never attain the office of President of the United States.
Eric Light - 4 March 2007.

Michele Light

2006-11-20T03:42:41Z

Nukukun:

{{Cleanup}}
[[Image:MicheleLightWebButton.gif|right|Button for Michele Light's official website.]]
'''Michele Light''' (born November 4, 1968)<ref>[http://www.michelelight.com/aboutme.htm About Me] at michelelight.com. Retrieved November 9, 2006.</ref> is a [[furry artist]]. Born a citizen of the [[Wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]], she took her oath of [[Wikipedia:U.S. citizenship|U.S. citizenship]] at the age of four. She resides in [[Wikipedia:San Diego, California|San Diego, California]].

Michele Light attended [[Wikipedia:The Art Institute of Seattle|The Art Institute of Seattle]], which she graduated from in 1990.<ref name="aja2">''[[The American Journal of Anthropomorphics]]'' issue 2 (August 1994). Flushing, New York: Med Systems Company. p. 91.</ref> After receiving her art degree she migrated to the San Diego area, where she first met [[Terrie Smith]] while working on her first "real" art job, animating the (mercifully) short-lived [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124229/ ''Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'' animated TV show.] Terrie introduced Michele to the then blooming furry fandom scene, and Michele began drawing furry images in late 1992. She already had "a large fan following"<ref name="aja2"/> by 1994. Her artwork was published in ''[[The American Journal of Anthropomorphics]]'' issues 2 and 4, and is on both the front and back covers of the latter. She was involved with ''[[Katmandu]]'' issues 1, 2, 4, and 11.

Michele Light's convention appearances include [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[Conifur]], and [[Midwest Furfest]]. Her involvement in the fandom is not extensive due to her career with [[Wikipedia:Verizon|Verizon]], where she works as a senior graphic designer in their Web site division.

The most common comment about Michele's work is, "It's so cute!!" Her love of [[animé]] definitely shows through in her work, which has the distorted proportions and oversized eyes that define the Japanese style of drawing. It is said that you can tell people who have learned to draw [[snow leopard]]s (Michele's signature animal) by comparing the spot patterns on their bodies and [[tail]]s to Michele's work. However, her art has also been criticized for being too repetitious, with the faces of many characters being remarkably similar to one another. <ref>''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/insanity Porn and Insanity: Entities of the Furry Fandom Part IV]'', [[Crush Yiff Destroy]]</ref> (warning - adult images and language contained in linked article.)

== External links ==

* [http://www.michelelight.com/ LightBright Studios] - Michele Light's official website
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/fansofmichelelight/ Fans of Michele Light Yahoo! Group] (Maintained by Eric Light and Christopher Cammack)
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/lightbrightlist Light Bright List] on [[LiveJournal]] (Maintained by Michele and Eric Light)]
* [http://fanlistings.dreame.net/light/ Star Light fanlisting] (Maintained by Meiran Chang)

== References ==
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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:California]]

Terrie Smith

2005-08-16T04:32:07Z

Nukukun:

Terrie Smith has been creating art in the furry fandom for as long as it has existed. Her range of work is collosal, spanning prints, comics, fanzines, and much much more.

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[http://www.rexx.com/~jaguar/ Terrie Smith's website]

[[Category:Artists]]

Frank Gembeck

2005-08-16T04:20:31Z

Nukukun:

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[http://www.fur.com/~frank/ Frank Gembeck's website]
[[Category:Artists]]

Sara Miles

2005-08-16T04:17:12Z

Nukukun:

[[Category:Artists]]
Sara Palmer, also known in the furry fandom as "Caribou", resides in the wilds of New Hampshire with her daughter Emma and a menagerie of Egyptian Mau cats that she breeds for sale and show.

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[http://www.redpanda.com Sara "Caribou" Palmer's website]

Diana Harlan-Stein

2005-08-16T04:07:16Z

Nukukun:

Diana Harlan-Stein resides in the suburban Detroit, Michigan, area and is a seasoned veteran of the fantasy, science fiction, and furry convention scenes. She is often seen in the the company of her husband David as he performs vital security duties as part of [[The Dorsai Irregulars]]. Her daughter Sabrina is already following in her mother's footsteps by selling wares of her own creation at Diana's dealers table.

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[http://www.naiadstudios.com Diana Harlan-Stein's website]
[[Category:Artists]]

Heather Bruton

2005-08-16T03:59:33Z

Nukukun:

Heather Bruton is an accomplished painter whose works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, wildlife, and gaming cards. She is known for composing works both small and large, and is easily recognized by the shock of white hair that adorns her head.

Heather resides in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

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[http://www.furnation.com/Bruton/ Heather Bruton's Furry Works]

[http://www.heatherbruton.com Heather Bruton's other illustrative works]
[[Category:Artists]]

Heather Bruton

2005-08-16T03:58:48Z

Nukukun:

Heather Bruton is an accomplished painter whose works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, wildlife, and gaming cards. She is known for composing works both small and large, and is easily recognized by the shock of white hair that adorns her head.

Heather resides in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

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[http://www.furnation.com/Bruton/ Heather Bruton's Furry Works]
[http://www.heatherbruton.com Heather Bruton's other illustrative works]
[Category:Artists]

Terrie Smith

2005-08-16T03:54:41Z

Nukukun:

Terrie Smith

2005-08-16T03:54:25Z

Nukukun:

Dark Natasha

2005-08-16T03:51:49Z

Nukukun:

[[Category:Artists]]
Dark Natasha is a slender blonde whose artwork will devour your soul.
No, really!

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[http://www.darknatasha.com Dark Natasha's Website]

Dark Natasha

2005-08-16T03:51:32Z

Nukukun:

[[Category:Artists]]
Dark Natasha is a slender blonde whose artwork will devour your soul.
No, really!
[http://www.darknatasha.com Dark Natasha's Website]

Michele Light

2005-08-16T03:47:40Z

Nukukun:

[[Category:Artists]]
Michele Light was artistically inclined well before her actual birth. Her mother tells everyone that the colorful doodles that adorn her abdomen are ritual Phillipino tattoos. Yes, it is true, Michele was born a citizen of the Phillipines, and took her oath of US citizenship at the age of four. Sadly, she cannot become President of the United States thanks to this fact, although there is some hope of this happening some day thanks to Our Beloved Governator. (Michele resides in San Diego, California)

After many years of defacing United States Government furniture during her father's tours of duty with the US Air Force, Michele settled in Southern California, then promptly left the area to attend The Art Institute of Seattle, Washington. After receiving her art degree she migrated to the San Diego area, where she first met [[Terrie Smith]] while working on her first "real" art job, animating the mercifully short lived ''Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'' animated TV show. Terrie introduced Michele to the then blooming furry fandom scene, and Michele began drawing furry images in late 1992.

A lucky 13 years later, Michele is still going strong in a much larger and robust furry scene. Her usual convention appearances include [[FC]], [[Anthrocon]], [[Conifur]], and [[Midwest Furfest]]. Her involvement in the fandom is not extensive due to her career with Verizon, where she works as a senior graphic designer in their website division.

The most common comment about Michele's work is "It's so cute!!" Her love of anime definitely shows through in her work, which has the distorted proportions and oversized eyes that define the Japanese style of drawing. You can also tell how many people have learned to draw snow leopards (Michele's signature animal) by comparing the spot patterns on their bodies and tails to Michele's work.

You can follow any of the links below to learn more about Michele and to view her work. If you are ever at a convention where Michele is attending, please stop by her table and say "hi!"

[[User:Nukukun|Nukukun]] 03:44, 16 Aug 2005 (UTC)

== External Links ==
*[http://www.michelelight.com LightBright Studios (Michele Light's official web page)]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/fansofmichelelight Fans of Michele Light Yahoo! Group (Maintained by Eric Light and Christopher Cammack)]
*[http://www.livejournal.com/community/lightbrightlist Light Bright List Livejournal Community (Maintained by Michele & Eric Light)]
*[http://fanlistings.dreame.net/light/ Star Light (Maintained by Meiran Chang)]

Michele Light

2005-08-16T03:44:54Z

Nukukun:

[[Category:People|Artists]]
Michele Light was artistically inclined well before her actual birth. Her mother tells everyone that the colorful doodles that adorn her abdomen are ritual Phillipino tattoos. Yes, it is true, Michele was born a citizen of the Phillipines, and took her oath of US citizenship at the age of four. Sadly, she cannot become President of the United States thanks to this fact, although there is some hope of this happening some day thanks to Our Beloved Governator. (Michele resides in San Diego, California)

After many years of defacing United States Government furniture during her father's tours of duty with the US Air Force, Michele settled in Southern California, then promptly left the area to attend The Art Institute of Seattle, Washington. After receiving her art degree she migrated to the San Diego area, where she first met [[Terrie Smith]] while working on her first "real" art job, animating the mercifully short lived ''Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'' animated TV show. Terrie introduced Michele to the then blooming furry fandom scene, and Michele began drawing furry images in late 1992.

A lucky 13 years later, Michele is still going strong in a much larger and robust furry scene. Her usual convention appearances include [[FC]], [[Anthrocon]], [[Conifur]], and [[Midwest Furfest]]. Her involvement in the fandom is not extensive due to her career with Verizon, where she works as a senior graphic designer in their website division.

The most common comment about Michele's work is "It's so cute!!" Her love of anime definitely shows through in her work, which has the distorted proportions and oversized eyes that define the Japanese style of drawing. You can also tell how many people have learned to draw snow leopards (Michele's signature animal) by comparing the spot patterns on their bodies and tails to Michele's work.

You can follow any of the links below to learn more about Michele and to view her work. If you are ever at a convention where Michele is attending, please stop by her table and say "hi!"

[[User:Nukukun|Nukukun]] 03:44, 16 Aug 2005 (UTC)

== External Links ==
*[http://www.michelelight.com LightBright Studios (Michele Light's official web page)]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/fansofmichelelight Fans of Michele Light Yahoo! Group (Maintained by Eric Light and Christopher Cammack)]
*[http://www.livejournal.com/community/lightbrightlist Light Bright List Livejournal Community (Maintained by Michele & Eric Light)]
*[http://fanlistings.dreame.net/light/ Star Light (Maintained by Meiran Chang)]