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| | [[File:SparxTraxx.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Sparx on a soundboard. Art by [[Truffles Tiger]].]] | | [[File:SparxTraxx.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Sparx on a soundboard. Art by [[Truffles Tiger]].]] |
| | + | '''Sparx''' or '''BADGRRL''' (born January 1, 1996),<ref name="BVDGRRL Twitter">[https://twitter.com/BVDGRRL Sparx's profile] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved June 26th, 2021</ref> also known as '''Sparx Traxx''' and formerly known as '''LightWulf''', is a [[W:trans female|trans feminine]]<ref name="BVDGRRL Twitter"/> [[Fursuiter]], [[Musician|Music Composer]], [[W:Disc Jockey|Disc Jockey]], and [[W:Lighting Designer|Lighting Designer]]. She currently lives in [[W:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]], USA.<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/BADGRRL Sparx Traxx's profile] on SoundCloud. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref> |
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| − | '''Sparx Traxx''', or just '''Sparx''' (real name '''Christine Dawson''', born January 1st, 1996 in [[W:Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], CA), is a [[W:Trans woman|trans female]] [[W:Chiptune|Chiptune]] [[Musician|composer]], [[W:Disc Jockey|Disc jockey]], and [[W:Lighting Designer|Lighting Designer]]. She currently lives in [[W:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]], USA.<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/basshusky Sparx Traxx's profile] on SoundCloud. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref>
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| − | | + | Sparx's main [[fursona]] is a [[siberian husky]].<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/SparxTraxx/ Sparx's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]].</ref> |
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| − | "'''Hesk'''" or "'''Hesky'''" - A jargon on the word "Husk" or "Husky". See [[Siberian Husky]]. Sparx often uses this nickname when self-identifying her [[species]]. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxxTheHesk/about?lst=100003116155553%3A100003116155553%3A1503643969§ion=bio&pnref=about Sparx Traxx's About me] on FaceBook. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref>
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| − | '''Bass Husky''' - One of Sparx's former titles on the popular music sharing site [[W:SoundCloud|SoundCloud]].
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| − | ==Biography==
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| − | While growing up, Christine Dawson discovered a striking interest in the popular cartoon television show [[W:Tom and Jerry|Tom & Jerry]]. This was one of her first interactions with [[anthropomorphism]]. In late 2010, Christine Dawson came up with the fictional anthropomorphic character "Sparx Traxx" while she was studying [[W:Project Lead the Way|PLTW engineering]] and [[W:Fine art|musical arts]] in high school. Most of her inspiration behind the first name "Sparx" had to do with electricity; hence why some can distinguish "Sparx" as a slang variation of the word "Sparks". While the last name "Traxx" is a spinoff on the word "Tracks". See [[W:Track (CD)|Track (CD)]] As Christine graduated from high school she went on to study [[W:Infrastructure|Network Infrastructure]] at [[W:UTEP|The University of Northern Texas]]. While in study she discovered the internet [[W:Demoscene|demoscene music]] culture which sparked her interest in [[W:Chiptune|chiptracking]].
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| − | Sparx Traxx shares many key traits with her owner Christine such as her birthdate and location. Sparx has a fluid interest in music, a curious but keen personality, and an identical fashion sense. Her clothing style can be best described as post 90's [[W:Punk fashion|retro punk]] / [[W:Grunge fashion|contemporary grunge]] -or- [[W:Scene (subculture)|scene]]. Some signature articles of clothing Sparx wears include an electric blue zip-up jacket, black ripped [[W:Slim-fit pants|skinny jeans]], [[W:Vans|checkered Vans]]. She wears a [[W:Knit cap|beanie]] at ALL TIMES, the color of the beanie can differentiate between black, red, and electric blue with stripes. In other instances, Sparx can be seen wearing dresses and skirts. Sparx has graduated lip rings called [[W:Lip piercing|snakebites]], and [[W:Stretching (body piercing)|gauged ears]] with hollow plugs. (Those of which can be various colors as well.) Another distinguishing feature included in some older art pieces of Sparx shows her wearing an Electric California brand hat on one of her ears. She also wears a black leather [[W:Choker|choker collar]] which has a hollowed out chrome lightning bolt around the ring. As far as her personality, Sparx always has something new to talk about. Just like Christine, she prides herself as an [[W:Extraversion and introversion|extrovert]]. Sparx is described as a humble loyal and down to earth character. But easily agitated when her buttons are pushed. Standing up for others & herself is a very keen trait she has, and she is not afraid to get down and dirty when it comes to solving problems!
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| − | Sparx enjoys public events, Sharing her music library with others, Producing different styles of music, and ultimately networking with new furs!
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| − | ===Art & Anatomy===
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| − | '''Sparx Traxx''' is a trans female [[anthropomorphic]] [[Siberian Husky]] who stands 5'7" tall, non feral. <ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparxtraxx/ Sparx Traxx's profile] on FurAffinity. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> When Sparx is drawn, her body includes the typical female hourglass shape, feminine curves, breasts, but alternatively male genitals. <ref>[https://www.f-list.net/c/sparx%20traxx/ Sparx Traxx's profile] on F-List. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> The most distinctive part about Sparx is the black lighting bolt insignia she has on the uppermost part of her left breast. Sparx is currently 21 years old and prefers to be addressed by female pronouns ♀ [She / Her]. She also openly accepts mixed plural male/female counterparts in a [[W:GenderFluid|GenderFluid]] context i.e. "They -or- Them". Sparx was born biologically male, however physically transitioned from male to female in her early teens. ♂→♀. She identifies as [[W:Pansexual|Pansexual]] with a female preference.
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| − | There have since been 3 consecutive versions of Sparx since the initial creation and publication of the character in 2010.
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| | | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2014 Ref Sheet by Dubmutt.png|thumb|upright|Sparx Traxx Reference Sheet by [[Dubmutt]], 2014]] | | | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2014 Ref Sheet by Dubmutt.png|thumb|upright|Sparx Traxx Reference Sheet by [[Dubmutt]], 2014]] |
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| | ===Fursuiting=== | | ===Fursuiting=== |
| − | [[File:SparxTraxxSuit1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Sparx Traxx 1.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]] created by [[Truffles Tiger]], 2014.]] | + | {|style="margin: 0 auto;" |
| − | '''Sparx 1.0'''
| + | | [[File:SparxTraxxSuit1.jpg|thumb|upright|Sparx 1.0]] |
| − | | + | | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2.0 Fursuit by Lazy Lion Creations AZFC 2015.jpg|thumb|upright|Sparx 2.0]] |
| − | In 2013, Christine pitched a design idea to an amateur [[W:fursuit|fursuit]] maker by the name of [[Truffles Tiger]] from [[W:El Paso, Texas|El Paso, Texas]]. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxxTheHesk/posts/492443107536223 Sparx 1.0 Progress Picture] on FaceBook. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref> After 10 approximate months of crafting, the conceptual [[partial|partial fursuit]] of Sparx was completed. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510228772424323&set=a.108679019245969.16187.100003116155553&type=3 Sparx 1.0 Completion Picture] on FaceBook. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref> The finished suit itself included a foam base head, stuffed tail with belt loop holes, and four fingered paws. All of which resembled the design of Sparx in 2014. Christine first debuted the suit February of 2014 at [[Texas Furry Fiesta]]. Following the debut of the suit at the con, Sparx would also make various other appearances outside of [[furry conventions]]. Some of which included volunteering as an independent [[W:mascot|mascot / performer]] for the high school that Christine attended, public outings that can also be referred to as [[furmeets]], and several other holiday themed events. Those are just some documented activities that the Sparx 1.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]] were a part of in 2014. In February of 2015, Christine attended [[Texas Furry Fiesta]] for an second time with the Sparx 1.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]]. During Sunday night of the convention Sparx appeared on the main events stage and played a one hour DJ plug while in [[partial|partial fursuit]] <ref>[https://furryfiesta2015.sched.com/event/2I9L/dance-sparx Furry Fiesta 2015 Schedule] on Sched. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref>; However, during late 2015 the partial was maliciously destroyed.
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| − | '''Sparx 2.0'''
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| − | In 2015, Christine commissioned an updated version of Sparx in partial form from [[Lazy Lion Creations]].
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| − | Christine attends events such as raves, anime conventions, furry conventions, and meet-up gatherings in her partial. She has been seen at [[Texas Furry Fiesta]], [[Midwest Furfest]] [[Anthrocon]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]], [[Arizona Fur Con]], and other conventions in the United States.
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| − | Before Christine took an interest in the fandom in 2008, she got deeply involved in the local theatre department in Texas, where she would operate the sound and lighting console for various live performance shows.
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| − | When she wasn’t working in the theater, she provided master of ceremonies/disk jockey services for various functions such as underground raves, weddings, school functions, pep-rallies, Corporate Events, Social Events, and major announcements.
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| − | In 2010, Christine played the electric keyboard for bands that she toured with. “If We Were Turtles”, a math-rock and experimental jazz band & “Endeavor”, a grunge-punk “screamo” band.
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| − | While in these bands, she also ran live sound mixing and later on helped in the recording of demos.
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| − | After both bands separated in 2012, Christine got involved with the nightclub industry and started playing live sets at Club Envy, Club 1o1, and at various un-noted Adult entertainment clubs.
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| − | Christine, sometimes under her stage name “Sparx”, had residency at lounges such as “The Percolator”, ”Sumatra”. Events such as Pridefest, and when prompted; non-exclusive underground dive bars.
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| − | In 2013, Christine opened up her own lighting and audio business named “Hesk Entertainment” and catered to local clients, providing services such as lighting, video, audio, music, and graphic conceptual design.
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| − | Christine participates in the AV team for various [[convention]]s/venues.
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| − | Some of her involvement has been seen at [[Texas Furry Fiesta]], [[Arizona Fur Con]], [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con.]] [http://www.club101.com/ Club 101], and [http://www.envyabq.com/ Club Envy].
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| − | ==Music Production & DJ Performances==
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| − | Sparx has been an active DJ since 2007, starting off as a bedroom DJ with vinyl records and playing genres such as nu wave disco, hands-up, melbourne bounce, hardstyle, & more.
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| − | Currently she mixes digitally and has moved over to genres such as Deep House, Future Garage, Big Room, Dubstep, & assorted experimental genres.
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| − | In the fandom, Sparx has played live sets on main stage and in room parties at conventions such as EP Con, [[Texas Furry Fiesta]], [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]], [[Midwest Furfest]], [[Anthrocon]].
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| − | Sparx also produces 8-bit retro music (also known as Chiptunes) under her own independent label "Husky Butt Rec", natively known on Soundcloud as " Sparx Traxx & Nexus² ".
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| − | In 2010, Sparx participated in a demoscene event and took home 1st place in videogame music, for her track "Rasta Blues"
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| − | When playing at such events she is noted to have a pink Gameboy Color, which emulates LSDJ (a wavetable synthesizer for the Nintendo Gameboy).
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| − | ===Room 42===
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| − | Christine hosts a private room party every year at [[Biggest Little Fur Con]] called Room 42.
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| − | It is noted that several underground and mainstage DJs perform in Room 42 as per request.
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| | + | *'''"Pizza"''' Released on 2017-05-17 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/5d8bdab0-9ca9-4ed7-ab34-ffb36c8dc0a1/ Pizza] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> |
| | + | *'''"Hesking"''' Released on 2017-05-17 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/a92cfacf-7ca0-4dc9-8385-ba782e0ced79/ Hesking] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> |
| | + | *'''"Toasty"''' Released on 2017-08-01 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/d1b772e7-7413-4d13-800d-d6e58ef242d8/ Toasty] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> |
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| | ==External links== | | ==External links== |
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| − | * [https://twitter.com/SparxTraxx Sparx Traxx] on [[Twitter]] | + | * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparxtraxx Sparx] on [[Fur Affinity]] |
| − | * [https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxx Sparx Traxx] on [[Facebook]] | + | * [https://twitter.com/BVDGRRL Sparx] on [[Twitter]] |
| − | * [https://soundcloud.com/basshusky Sparx Traxx] on SoundCloud | + | * [https://soundcloud.com/BADGRRL Sparx] on [[SoundCloud]] |
| − | * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparxtraxx Sparx Traxx] on [[Fur Affinity]] | + | * [https://www.mixcloud.com/BADGRRL/ Sparx] on [[MixCloud]] |
| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/thelightguy1 Sparx Traxx] on [[YouTube]] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/thelightguy1 Sparx] on [[YouTube]] |
| | + | * [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z6VQ2NkCdXxadj0Cwolm6 Sparx] on [[Spotify]] |
| | + | * [https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c8599e95-aaeb-4951-b2bd-fe38dc33ff74 Sparx] on [[MusicBrainz]] |
| | + | * [https://sparxtraxx.bandcamp.com/ Sparx] on [[BandCamp]] |
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