Monday, May 22, 2006

  Hey everybody. How’s it going?

I’ll be getting to your sites just a little bit later today. For the most part, I’ve already read your posts, but I’ll go back and comment once I’m not busy or rushed. =D

Please check out my previous post if you haven’t already for details on art and various other things.

Whew! I am tired after today! X_x
I think I was sleepier this morning than I have been on any other day of this school year. Glad that’s over with.

Apparently, my mom has invited my aunt & two cousins over for a visit at our house for the last week of this month. It’s a good thing I’m not particularly attached to these 3 (they’re kind of weird, and those 2 cousins are far beyond my age-group), because I’ll be too busy studying during the last week of this month to even visit with them.
But my point in telling you this is that since they’re coming to our house we’ve got to “get it clean & ready for them”. Namely, my parents have decided on the spur of the moment to destroy and pave-over the bark-based gardens on the side and front of my house, meaning I have to rake it out for them. >_< So stupid!
It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t have to work with my jackass brother. I swear, the kid’s 13-years-old, but he acts like a 3-year-old! As you know, all he does is make obnoxious, repetitive noises, which doesn’t make yard-work any easier. He did it the ENTIRE time last time we had to do yard-work (I was ready to tear his face off by then). Plus, he’s a lazy sumva’ bitch, so I end up doing nearly all of the work. Sounds like someone needs their scrawny ass kicked….

Also in the field of exams, Josh is taking his final exams this week. Please spread the word to pray for him as he does so.

Oh, and speaking of Josh, our manga-run went well. ^_^ Oh, and guess what Josh loaned me. He loaned me 3 of his new Symphony X CD’s!
I swear, after Josh and I heard 1 or 2 songs from Symphony X, we were totally hooked. Symphony X has become, for the most part, our absolute favorite band. We LOVE Symphony X!
For those who don’t remember, Symphony X is that extremely talented Neo-classical Heavy Metal band that’s really into mythology. Symphony X writes some of the best lyrics I’ve ever heard, and guitarist Michael Romeo is possibly my all-time favorite guitarist. Ya’ know, I may just have to post some of Symphony X’s lyrics here, and possibly even some of their music via Videodesk….

Anyway, in case you were wondering which CD’s Josh loaned me, they’re Twilight In Olympus, The Divine Wings Of Tragedy and The Odyssey (their most recent, released in 2002).
On a related note, Symphony X’s new album will hit stores a bit later this year. Same goes for Iron Maiden. ^_^

Anyway, here’s today’s Daily Art Feature:
“SasuSaku – Taboo”, by Chevi:


o.o Yes, yes, I know what you’re all thinking. True, it is a bit racy, but considering the insane amount of perverted anime smut that gets pumped into The Otaku and deviantART daily, I think you can find room in your hearts for something that actually has genuine romance to it, and not to mention is extremely mild compared to most of the crap here. :P (Besides, I somehow doubt that Sakura & Sasuke’s actions will proceed to anything “dirtier” than what you see here. Yes, they’re presumably on a bed, but I doubt the artist wanted you to think the scenario would lead to the 2 of them doing the dirty together. I’m thinking it’s more just some slightly mature cuddling & snuggling, all on top of the sheets, thank you very much.)
Anyway, onto this piece. To be honest, I absolutely love it. X3 Are there any “SasuSaku” fans out there like me?
I love the colors in this piece. Sakura’s pink hair, red dress and emerald eyes all contrast beautifully with Sasuke’s stark features and the rest of the room.
Though the lining’s more angular and think than I usually like, it still works well with the piece’s overall presentation.
The anatomy & pose are exquisite taking into account the artist’s lack of experience. Not to mention the facial-expressions are perfect
And I love how she made it raining outside! I would have never thought of it if I had been creating this piece, but the rainy scene works so much better than a normal sunny one would have! It makes the interior feel a lot more cozy, and cozy is how you want a pic like this to feel. X3
Jeez, now it’s starting to make me blush!

So, what are your thoughts on this piece?
C’mon, people! I’m trying to start artistic conversation! Isn’t that what we’re all here for!?

OK everybody, I'll see you tomorrow!
Oh, and check out the post below this one if you haven't already!
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