Forever Magical Michael Jackson
About the Artist and fan
My name is Rose, I am 25 and live in New Zealand.
I am a freelance fantasy artist:
http://moonfeatherstudios.com
http://moonfeather.deviantart.com
I have been a fan of Michael Jackson since I was 5 years old, after hearing the song 'black or white' on a friend's radio. I ran home yelling "Mum mum, you know how I like new kids on the block? well forget it! I love MIHAEL JACKSON!"
I never looked back, and still love him stronger than ever. Michael's music helped me through some very difficult times in my life, his voice always there, comforting, encouraging. He taught me to look with eyes of awe at nature, see the beauty in the sunrise/sunset, the ocean, the stars, a rainbow, a butterfly.
He helped me explore the arts with a burning curiosity, singing, theatre, dance...and creating things from my hands. He is my inspiration and why I am an artist, his love of the arts, how much passion he had and knowledge, lead me to do my own journey of discovery. My imagination is endless, because Michael unlocked it with his musical key.
I am forever thankful and appreciative to the wonder and delight, the magic and playfullness, that he shared with myself and other fans allover the world.
My lifelong dream was to meet Michael and hope to see him perform, when I was 12 he did the HIStory concert here in NZ. But I was too youg, my parents wouldnt let me go, it would have cost too much to fly me to the city he was performing in and hotel etc. So stayed home and watched it on t.v.
Neverland ranch has always been my 'happy place' if Im feeling down or upset or scared, I imagine laying in the grass there, in the sun, watching the clouds roll by with a gentle warm breeze.
I had managed to get tickets to the London O2 This is it concert..Sept 03. It would mean selling some of my figurine collection, my paintings and belongings, eating less..just to afford the flights and travel in london. I was going to go with a good friend and stay at my uncle's house. The international flights were so expensive!
I was so excited at first..then for a while felt a sadness..how could I be sad? I was about to experience a lifelong dream!
A week before July 25th, I felt realy down, as if someone had died, I was for lack of a better word mourning. I let my friends know that I was worried and for them to drive or bike safely....I was worried someone close to me was going to die not only that but was feeling the grief as if it had already happened.
July 25th....I thought was a rumor, till my friends started calling me...till I saw it on all the MJJ forums, links to the live footage, photos...it was all a blurr.
That week I barely slept well, was in constant contact with the media for interviews (being a fan) and barely had time to grieve.
The memorial service, watching that..hit me hard.
The months after seemed so dull, lifeless, like all the magic just got sucked away.
When the movie thisisit came out, some friends shouted me tickets and I went alone on opening night...I didnt cry..I was in awe..this was the concert I was going to see..it would have blown my socks off.
Saw it 6 times total...but it doesnt compare to what would have been.
I still havent cried watching the movie...but I have shed my share of tears...it will take a long time to heal.
Michael to me, was like a friend, a teacher, a mentor...someone I held dear to my heart when all else aroud me in my life crumbled. I will never get to tell him, thank you.
I am a freelance fantasy artist:
http://moonfeatherstudios.com
http://moonfeather.deviantart.com
I have been a fan of Michael Jackson since I was 5 years old, after hearing the song 'black or white' on a friend's radio. I ran home yelling "Mum mum, you know how I like new kids on the block? well forget it! I love MIHAEL JACKSON!"
I never looked back, and still love him stronger than ever. Michael's music helped me through some very difficult times in my life, his voice always there, comforting, encouraging. He taught me to look with eyes of awe at nature, see the beauty in the sunrise/sunset, the ocean, the stars, a rainbow, a butterfly.
He helped me explore the arts with a burning curiosity, singing, theatre, dance...and creating things from my hands. He is my inspiration and why I am an artist, his love of the arts, how much passion he had and knowledge, lead me to do my own journey of discovery. My imagination is endless, because Michael unlocked it with his musical key.
I am forever thankful and appreciative to the wonder and delight, the magic and playfullness, that he shared with myself and other fans allover the world.
My lifelong dream was to meet Michael and hope to see him perform, when I was 12 he did the HIStory concert here in NZ. But I was too youg, my parents wouldnt let me go, it would have cost too much to fly me to the city he was performing in and hotel etc. So stayed home and watched it on t.v.
Neverland ranch has always been my 'happy place' if Im feeling down or upset or scared, I imagine laying in the grass there, in the sun, watching the clouds roll by with a gentle warm breeze.
I had managed to get tickets to the London O2 This is it concert..Sept 03. It would mean selling some of my figurine collection, my paintings and belongings, eating less..just to afford the flights and travel in london. I was going to go with a good friend and stay at my uncle's house. The international flights were so expensive!
I was so excited at first..then for a while felt a sadness..how could I be sad? I was about to experience a lifelong dream!
A week before July 25th, I felt realy down, as if someone had died, I was for lack of a better word mourning. I let my friends know that I was worried and for them to drive or bike safely....I was worried someone close to me was going to die not only that but was feeling the grief as if it had already happened.
July 25th....I thought was a rumor, till my friends started calling me...till I saw it on all the MJJ forums, links to the live footage, photos...it was all a blurr.
That week I barely slept well, was in constant contact with the media for interviews (being a fan) and barely had time to grieve.
The memorial service, watching that..hit me hard.
The months after seemed so dull, lifeless, like all the magic just got sucked away.
When the movie thisisit came out, some friends shouted me tickets and I went alone on opening night...I didnt cry..I was in awe..this was the concert I was going to see..it would have blown my socks off.
Saw it 6 times total...but it doesnt compare to what would have been.
I still havent cried watching the movie...but I have shed my share of tears...it will take a long time to heal.
Michael to me, was like a friend, a teacher, a mentor...someone I held dear to my heart when all else aroud me in my life crumbled. I will never get to tell him, thank you.
Photo of me from an Article in the local newspaper, there were two, one online and one in the printed paper.
July 2009.
July 2009.
More About me:
I love to draw, write stories and poetry, sing in choirs, photography, modeling, dance and do onstage acting. I adore animals and simply love love horse-riding. My favorite animals are Horses, cats, cheetahs, wolves, african wild dogs, hyenas, ruffled lemurs, sugar gliders, fenec foxes, foxes, skunks, maed wolves, dinosaurs, Orcas and elephants.
I collect toy horses and have over 300 in my collection:
http://neverlandstables.weebly.com/index.html
My favorite season is autumn and drink is hot-chocolate, my fav colours are all shades of blue, purple, baby pink and creame yellow, and rainbows! I love black and white colour combinations..love sunsets!!!
My fav flower is the Rose
My fav birds are peacocks, budgies, phesents, toucans, and birds of paradise.
My fav fish are guppies, neon tetras, fighting fish, dragon fish, coolies, angelfish and discus.
I love clowns, dressing up, teaparties, sweet foods like pancakes, waffles, cakes, cupcakes, muffins..you get the idea.
I adore the moon and stars, love tinsel and sparkles, love christmas, halloween, valentines and wedding themes.
One day I hope to visit Disneyland, seaworld, dreamworld, warner brother studios and many zoos esp ones that breed to preserve the animals from becoming extinct. I'd love to meet a king's cheetah, orca and white tiger!
Im still young at heart, I dont think I will ever 'grow up' if it means war, violence, sexualizing everything...Im content to enjoy things still that I did when I was younger. Thats why I collect toys, like to play games of hide n seek, spotlight or capture the flag...movie nights with junk food. Waterfights and just having fun.
I think some adults have forgotten what its like to be happy..happiness isnt a car or a suit or a corporate job, nor is it concrete cities or boozing parties. Its the things that made you go 'wow' and laugh and smile as a kid, its enjoying life with those around you with love.
