Artists of the Week

Hello all ♥ Today I’m going to blog about some phenomenal artists I’ve ventured across while surfing the Web. Hope these pictures get your creative juices flowing—but if not, simply click on the artist’s link to see other amazing images. Here’s to a productive week ♥

 

 

 

 

“Dark Forest” by Katerina Belinskaya









“Feline Magic” by Mz-Kitts











“Ireland” by Jordan Fehr





 



“The Fantasy” by April182

"My Side of the Story"-- Hodges

"Say It"-- Blue October

Pictures Worth a Thousand Words

What do you see when you look at this picture? Could you write a scene from this? What does she see? Who is she?

(Picture by candymax)

 

What about this? Why is she hiding?
(Picture by sjfbetty)

And this one? Who is this girl? Is she lost? Is she alone? Where is she going?
(Picture by f-Stopped)

whale supports the fight against cancer

Minke Wales are pretty shy, and are hardly seen around Southern California, so when one not only appears near a surfer-turned-cancer-advocate, you know something's up. But when he proceeds to join the breast cancer advocate during her 9 hour, standing-paddle-boat trip, people started to wonder what was up. The whale, lovingly called Larry, swam side by side with the "boat" (which was actually a surf board) for two hours.

So--are the whales behind the fight against breast cancer? If this isn’t inspirational, I don’t know what is.

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/16812/california+surfer+receives+whale+of+an+escort+during+marathon+paddle/

Napoleon I on Time

Picture by: mhsahin
deviantART

"There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time."  

-Napoleon I, Maxims, 1815

Break Away

 

Picture by

witchlady750

diviantART

There is no reason to avoid the effort. Because once you get started, the effort will feel great. There is no need to fear what might happen. Because whatever happens, you'll be able to successfully deal with it. You may be nice and comfortable where you are. By all means enjoy the moment you're in, but don't become so comfortable that you keep yourself stuck there. Spreading out in all directions is a world full of possibilities. Get up, get out there, explore, achieve, fulfill, and experience. Put your awareness, care and attention into this now moment. Then step forward to experience the adventure of the next moment. Feel again, right now, all the joy you've ever known. With profound gratitude and the highest of expectations, get yourself making even more joyful experiences.

— Ralph Marston
www.greatday.com

Inky Girl Comic “Procrastination”

By: Inky Girl

Can’t find the book you want?

You must be at the wrong fucking bookstore!

 

 

"Birth and Death" by Bing Xiao

I'm a huge fan of art--particularly CG art. The CGsociety has a boatload of amazing artists portfolios to look through. This is one of my favorite pieces by an artist named Bing Xiao.

"Birth and Death" -- Bing Xiao

“Forever Can Be” - Ashes Divide

"The Stone" by Ashes Divide

Thanks Kristen Yard for bringing me to Ashes Divide. Great song-- wonderful for writing. Enjoy!

YouTube Video

I get my inspiration for writing from everywhere—and I do mean everywhere. I came across this video on YouTube and absolutely fell in love with the song (and promptly went to iTunes to download it to my computer for my Muse-Playlist…not that I have a Muse-Playlist…yet.) The clips from the show are excellent too.

For those of you that love Criminal Minds, you’ll love this video. If you don’t, you’ll love the song. Seriously, this is a great fan video by 0pureinnocence0 on YouTube.

The song is called Flowers for a Ghost by Thriving Ivory.

Warning: This video contains spoiler for Criminal Minds, season 5, Episode “100”.

pre-spring cleaning

I've been spending some time cleaning and organizing. Actually, let me try that again... So J has been cleaning and organizing the house, while I've been cleaning and organizing my current WIPs and a few other, potential book ideas.

It's kind of sad actually (my part, not his). I've had stack of ideas stockpiled, just waiting for a little TLC to really transform them into something special. But, after my little spurt of pre-spring-cleaning, my potential novel plots have withered away, leaving me with far less than I started with. Hmm...I feel a bit like these suckers...

“Hitting the Ground”- Ben Broussard

I’ve found some amazing songs lately and I’ll admit it, I’ve found my last two *posted* songs via a TV series that some people may find…stupid. Oh yes, I’m a closet Dog the Bounty Hunter fan. At least I was…until now. Now, I’m out. ;) But really, the songs kick ass!

“Bad Lands”- Zion I and the Grouch

Underground Hip-Hop song called "Bad Lands" by Zion I and the Grouch.

“Love Someone”- Dub FX

I’m usably not big on this kind of thing, but this guy is AMAZING and the song is catchy. If you like this song, check him out on youtube, or visit his website. You can even buy his CD.

Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Head on over to my writing blog to read through the Love at First Sight Blogfest entries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 The End of Time (comic)

I couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of comics ;)

Thanks to Digg.com

“Love Story”- Taylor Swift

The seventh posting in the Love Poems & Other Romantic Paraphernalia Series comes with a bonus—The Love at First Sight Official Photo Album! Each of these beauties has been featured in the Love Poems & Other Romantic Paraphernalia posts. If you love hot and steamy as much as I do, you’ll be sweating when you’re done with these. Click through the album, find your inspiration, then go write your Love at First Sight Blogfest scene! Blogfest goes live on February 14th.

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Taylor Swift’s Love Story