How should I introduce myself to someone with email?

[Lt. Ravenstone]

There's this person I don't know, but would like to befriend. They are the friend of a friend of a friend (seriously). I'd like to introduce myself to her (not necessarily romantically) with an email message. The problem is that I really don't have anything to say. She's a musical and graphic artist, and I could talk about that, but I really don't know her and it feels like a trite and lame thing to do.

I can't give too much information because I'd like to maintain at least some degree of privacy here. I feel that just saying "hi" and asking how things are going would make me seem like an idiot or something (could be wrong). I also feel that acting as though it's some sort of formal interview would make me seem like some kind of weirdo (again, I could be wrong).

As stupid or unimportant as this issue may seem, it means a lot to me, and with each day that passes I feel that any chance of something developing are slipping further and further away. Call me a Drama King (or Suicide King, if you prefer), but that's the situation. Any thoughts?

 

[ad_astra]

I don't see anything wrong with meeting someone through e-mail. This is no different than through facebook, chat rooms, relationship sites, etc. which more & more busy people find satisfying relationships every day.
Introduce yourself - it's important to let her know how you got her information, through which friend. Then keep it medium length - about 1-2 paragraphs, and ask her a few questions about her self and tell her a few things about yourself. Keep it light and simple, funny and sweet. You should definitely give this a shot. All the best to you!