About The Artist

My name is Kiera and I'm a 19 year old girl living in Johnstown, PA. At the moment, I'm happily living with my grandparents, going down to see my mother, her boyfriend and my baby brother Dakota whenever I can. I'm Wiccan, bisexual and taken by my girlfriend Christine of 4 months.

I started my site in my early teens and have been working on it ever since. In fact, PK has been online since March 4, 2006 and is currently 2 years old. However, it's gone through several incarnations to get this far!; Kiera's Vids, Poisoned Kiss Video Awards, Poisoned Kiss Videos/Vids and finally just Poisoned Kiss. Not to mention the inifinite amount of websites I designed/created before that. I can't imagine not ever having my site - it's the best thing that could have happened to me. There's been some rough spots and after having PK Forum, I was so drained I never thought I'd add on to it again. However, now I have several pieces of art and a goodies section for all who visit. In fact, Sinful Sweet is the newest addition to my little site.

Poisoned Kiss is and always will be my baby - and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

-Kiera

Featured Tutorials

Tutorial One: Coloring Eyes
Tutorial Two: Black, White & Red Coloring
Tutorial Three: Basic Manipulation
Tutorial Four: Dark Make-Up
Tutorial Five: Gothic Coloring
Tutorial Six: Decayed Coloring
Tutorial Seven: Firey Coloring

Artists hints and tips

-Be true to your own style! Even I'm still struggling to find my own little niche in the art world ;)

-The worst thing you can do is get over-inspired. I found that looking at others arts too much or too long suddenly makes me question the quality/colors, etc. of my own work.

-NEVER steal. I don't care what it is; videos, brushes, art - don't do it! As an artist, I know how hard it is to come up with ideas when the Muse isn't there. I had a video stolen once, so I know how this feels.

-Try listening to music or watching a movie; I find this is the best way to get inspired.

-Experiment! I rarely have a wallpaper or some other graphic that I know immediately what it will look like. Most of the time, the decision in what colors, brushes, etc. to use comes from the feeling I get when I look at the piece.