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Jessica Chastain as Flaming June
I squealed like the art-crazy fangirl that I am when I spotted the cover of the latest issue of Vogue on the racks at work a few nights ago. The editorial (art directed by Grace Coddington, of course) that accompanies the cover features gorgeous photos of exquisite actress Jessica Chastain in portraits paying homage to Klimt, van Gogh, Pre- ( Read more... ) -
Colbert with Kitten
Completely frivolous post, because I worked a bloody nightmarish twelve hour shift last night. Tired to the point where nothing makes sense but kitties.
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Jack the Fox - A Day in the Life
Nearly at the end of my first half-week back at work. Feeling less ill, which I suppose is an improvement, though my job is as terrible as always (it would take far more than me being away for a week to fix that ( Read more... ) -
Definite Signs of Con Withdrawal...
...Because the faeries never quite leave you alone :p I just treated myself to a set of mini-prints from Amy Brown's Etsy shop. Two of these images, 'Forgotten Summer' (top middle) and 'Stone Guardian' (bottom) are particular favorites of mine, and since Amy has discontinued all of her prints in this size, I couldn't miss the opportunity to take ( Read more... ) -
'The Lesson' ~ John Barnard Whittaker
Still feeling a bit rundown. Not sure if it's a delayed case of con-based Nerd Flu, despite the strict regime of vitamins and herbal supplements I adhered to while I was away; or perhaps it's just my body's protest against returning to the unnatural horrors of the night shift. Regardless of the cause, I'm trying not to push myself too hard, ( Read more... ) -
'Woman Playing a Viola de Gamba' ~ Gabriel Metsu
Well, I am returned from FaerieCon, and slowly working my way around to things like unpacking and making breakfast. You may expect a whole series of FC related posts coming this afternoon, but since I have yet to even have a cup of tea this morning, my mind is straying into much more frivolous directions...and so, I present you with this portrait ( Read more... ) -
La Belle Dame Sans Merci
Good morning! I've been too busy to post much the past few days, what with the aggressive laziness of vacation and preparations for FaerieCon. However, today I have a few empty hours before the festivities begin downstairs, so I thought it was a good time to get in some art!spam in keeping with this weekend's theme ( Read more... ) -
Sherlock Holmes Tarot Major Arcana - First Draft
So, at the moment this is a semi-serious endeavor. I mentioned in passing that I would like for someone to make a Sherlock Holmes Tarot deck. It was suggested that I make one myself. And the truth is, I have given it a fair amount of thought, so...this is a very basic outline of what I think the Majors should be. There are gaps, but I'm sure as ( Read more... ) -
In Which I Flail Helplessly
I am not going to the Wagner museum tonight for the last session of my class. I've done absolutely nothing towards preparing for my trip to FaerieCon yet, and I'd really rather not get up at 4am to pack like I did last year (it threw me off for the rest of the weekend). Anyway, admission to the Wagner is free, so I can pretty much go any day I ( Read more... ) -
Sherlock and the Nighthawks
I was awakened at 4am by the cat doing her morning calisthenics, and naturally my only recourse was to crawl out of bed and start looking at the internet until I was tired enough to go back to sleep. After all, I am on vacation! I refuse to be up for the day before 6:30 at the very least ( Read more... )