The Artist D

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The Artist D is a true raconteur and provocateur! He has been performing online since the mid 1990s. A relic from the cam show age before MySpace was any space. Author of In Bed with Myself, an autobiographical tale of transgenderism and Internet celebrity. Executive Editor of Fourculture Magazine and host of the Kawfeehaus podcast.

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The Artist D Sounding Off — Age is a Numbers Thing

| Jul 30, 2012 | Reply

The Artist D is pretty much against all imposed characteristics, those imposed by society that is. And she’s all for people acting their age. She just feels you should act the age you feel not the age society says you are.

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The Artist D Sounding Off — Doubt

| Jul 2, 2012 | Reply

The Artist D maintains that doubt causes a lot of problems for not just TGs, but everyone. Those who are successful don’t give in to their doubt. They persevere and go for what they want. Get the whole concept straight from The Artist D! She’s Sounding Off!

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The Artist D Sounding Off — Fit Right In

| Jun 4, 2012 | Reply

I this world you’re supposed to be this, or supposed to be that. If you display an interest in one thing people can define you by that one thing. But there’s more to people than one narrow definition. See what The Artist D has to say.

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Can’t Keep a Good B*tch Down

| May 7, 2012 | Reply

If The Artist D is about one thing that thing is be true to you. Be yourself in all you do and don’t let anyone tell you how to be you. Don’t be censored! Now check out The Artist D’s latest contribution to TGF, Can’t Keep a Good B*tch Down.

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The Artist D Sounding Off — Express Yourself

| Apr 9, 2012 | Reply

The U.S. Army and The Artist D seem to agree. Be all you can be. It’s not the easiest thing to do if you are worried about how society will judge you, or how many friends or family members will reject you out of ignorance and intolerance but if you want to be somebody first you need to be you. Read and be taught by The Artist D.

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A Stray Hair

| Mar 12, 2012 | Reply

Gimme down to there — hair. Shoulder length or longer. But please don’t let my body be covered with yucky hair! The Artist D gets down to business about the business of removing all that annoying hair. She even admits no one knows why we do it but since we do let’s do it well.

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Be Brave

| Feb 13, 2012 | Reply

This month The Artist D shares a recent experience at a department store that reminded her of something all transgendered people need while out shopping. It’s not the latest craze of fashion, it’s something that will never go out of style. She’s talking about bravery!

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I Ran Into Tammy Faye at the Mall

| Jan 16, 2012 | Reply

Lipstick, paint and powder is what many of us need to fit in with all the other women. But you must use it properly if your goal is to pass as a female in public. The Artist D, who admits to taking it over the top, also teaches restraint in the application of paint. Get her tips and techniques in this article.

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She’s Got the Look

| Dec 19, 2011 | Reply

The Artist D takes on the subject of passability. Most transgendered people prefer to be accepted as the gender they are presenting themselves as to the world. But we can take things too far sometimes in our quest for certain features. Let The Artist D tell you what it takes to pass the passability test.

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The Story of a Big Glittery Sweater Wearing Turkey

| Nov 21, 2011 | Reply

You’ve seen them. The glittery, Christmas tree embroidered, bejeweled, holiday sweater. People who often seem to display taste through the rest of the year will show up at a holiday gathering in these atrocities. Get tips on better holiday dressing, read The Artist D!

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The Family Jewels

| Oct 24, 2011 | Reply

There’s an old rule about putting on your accessories; always take off one item after you’ve put them all on. The Artist D says “Pshaw!” And she advises you to load yourself down with jewels as long as it makes you feel good. The Artist D tells you how to wear The Family Jewels.

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Brow Beating

| Sep 26, 2011 | Reply

The all important eyebrow. What you do with it may make the difference between looking beautiful and alluring or slightly deranged. This month The Artist D tackles the eyebrow and how to make your eyebrows do what you want so the world will give you what you need. Read Brow Beating.

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She’s Got Bette Davis Eyes

| Aug 29, 2011 | Reply

The eyes have it in this month’s column from The Artist D. Our resident style maven discusses eye makeup in all it’s variations. You can go from passable to drag queen in just a few strokes of the shadow applicator. Take these tips on eyes from The Artist D and be fab whatever your look.

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A Frock Made of Corrugated Iron

| Aug 1, 2011 | Reply

Curves. Women have them and female minded TGs want them. The most obvious solution? A corset. But there’s more to corsets than you might think, and that’s where our fashion blogger The Artist D comes in. This month she shares her vast store of corset knowledge. Breath in while she pulls those laces tight.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Wig

| Jul 4, 2011 | Reply

For many TGs it’s hair here, there and everywhere. And while we worry that someone might see an unsightly patch of fur on a shoulder or back sometimes we don’t worry enough about the hair on our heads. In this post The Artist D gives you her philosophy of wigs!

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Art is Fashion is Art is Fashion is . . .

| Jun 6, 2011 | Reply

It’s art! It’s fashion! It’s both and it’s personified in The Artist D. D is an artist, a talk show host, a radio host, photographer, and a simple housewife. Scratch that. She’s not a housewife and there’s nothing simple about her. Artistic though, that’s another story. This month she takes on fashion and art. I bet D wins.

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Stiletto Pumps in “Da” Club?

| May 9, 2011 | Reply

That perfect extreme stiletto is the thing that says “I am woman.” But how many women have you seen walking badly in too high heels? Probably a few. When it comes to sexy shoes you need to follow some rules! And there’s no one better at defining rules than The Artist D!

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It Takes Guts — So Dress Them Right

| Apr 11, 2011 | Reply

She’s a performance artist, Internet celebrity, radio show host, and who knows what else. The Artist D joins TGForum with her take on fashion, both the good things and the mistakes. Put down that pink Halloween wig and get some good fashion advice from The Artist D.

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