Where did Raven Come From?

Born to Shine on the Darkside

Greetings Darklings,

I am Raven, an eclectic, eccentric,diverse,multicultural,universal music/movie/artist 

enthusiast, and artist myself. I believe my love for entertainment and art is due to the way I was raised and whom my folks were. My Father is a famous man from Mexico. He has had 7 L.P.'s and 3 Motion Pictures and has been inducted into the Mexican Music Hall of Fame. Hes had the honor to play with many many legends, to name a few, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Richie Havens, Blood Sweat and Tears, Freddy Fender, International acts like Ramon Ayala, El Tri and so many many more. My Mother is an artist, she paints and does amazing makeup and costume design. She from as far back as I can remember, she ran night clubs, gogo danced for my Dads band and also was a film extra for a few movies in the 60's. I was born into the Night Life, Entertainment and being surrounded by fame. I was even held by the one and only Clint Eastwood at the wee age of 3 months, from what my family says, he couldn't let me go... This happened in 1978 at the Denver's famous Pig n Whistle, my Grandmas bar/hotel she ran, during the filming of "Any Which Way but Loose. I still have a goal to interview him and many other celebrities someday. I have been around the music and film life so much, that I have seen the sexy glitz ad glam of it, but being in a family surrounded by it, I remember the pains and exploitation many artists go thru. Watching my Father, an amazing amazing man, seeing him be upset for Venues promised one amount for play, and they would be shorted, or how being human can actually destroy what your trying to build. I sang in a couple of his bands, had a few gigs by 15, akways won talent show, one performance was thriller, then incorporated my goth style in middle school and kept getting sent home for wearing black lipstick lol. Now to fast forward a ways into the future, at the age of 24 I was ready to start a life as a mortician, yes, an artist for the deceased. During my wanting to stay in school and do all thats needed, I had little people join me on my life journey. So being a full-time mom preceded over any academics. I was somehow found out regarding my talent in the makeup department the same year I chose to sit stagnant. I pulled from my roots, my Gothic clothes, my black lipstick an died my hair burgundy. I became the regular BBW goth makeup artist in the area and I was hired for my skills for local media and haunted houses in the area. Then from Halloween artist to everyday drag queen artist to then night club artist for dancers. As I lost weight and adopted a healthier lifestyle, I then too joined entertainment. I became a Burlesque dancer. After dabbling on stage, I chose to back away from being in the lime light, to being behind those whom truly deserve my push and pull. I started booking shows, managed a couple of bands, still did makeup for dancers on side, started Hell on Heels Legion and Legion Photography. I was then lucky to book some of Denver's most memorable local shows, worked side by side with international public figures. I wanted to bring the confidence out in the Models and Bands I work with, my goal is for those whom deserve to be seen, admired and worshiped, be seen, tremendously, and for those whom have accomplished many feats, they deserve to have their back patted from time to time, and not be forgotten because a trend came in and squashed their efforts. I finally was able to interview a handful of amazing artists, to name a few, Metal Sanaz, White Lion and Lacuna Coil. I then was blessed with another little life, and almost passed with him, I managed to survive but have till now suffered from illness and pain. I started to get back into photography again due to a very dear friend, Becky, whom was diagnosed with cancer. Because of Becky to be quite honest, she pulled me out of my slump and showed me her fight up till the day she was called home. Her drive and life force showed me that no matter how ill or in pain you are, you can still move mountains. After she passed I got worse. RX's by the Docs starting piling up, mentally distraught, I tried clouding my mind with unnecessary needs and wants, my soul became less tolerable, and I felt personally attacked by the world.. Being overly medicated and not eating right or exercising, will kill anyone. I am sure people I have offended or hurt may have lots to say about me and what I do, but a personal matter between adults shouldn't be grounds to judge a person. I have 15 years of experiance, stellar reviews, references, celebrity views and proof of my alternative career, I feel that 1-2 even 3 events or issues, that have been proven to revolve around my health has zero to do with my quality of works, promotions and business dealings. So remember, everyone, I have haters out there, the point of the matter is that they become your motivators, I wouldn't doubt it some peeps have their own dirt on me and wouldn't mind sharing possible recordings of me being, lets say maniacal and unstable, what do you expect on 100s of new drugs a year, anyone would be crazy and uncool, but if that were to be put out there, why would anyone ever want to throw someone under the bus thats just trying to get by, food for thought my friends...Personally, my children are just that, they motivate me to be the greatest at all I do, I hope I can leave them a Legacy... I have since my onset of major illness, have chosen to make a huge lifestyle Change. I am full blown holistic and homeopathic now, I have taken zero RX's since March, I have lost 40 pounds since my cleansing started. I have chosen to start a blog regarding healthy eating, on a budget which is huge, and supplements, alternative remedies and more. Thanks for reading a little more bout, my Bat Like craziness. I just want to Love, Promote and Make amazing Art...