tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077306134461204142024-02-06T19:06:35.174-08:00Andy's BrainWhat's on my artistic, every-day mind.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-36667286058146490682010-09-10T20:38:00.000-07:002010-09-10T20:47:34.926-07:00Calling all furbangers...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgWIZDeBDyX1h6No1m50LC4cp1cUw9W5Spq5vMpykxWqMMA_VExVl_f6CSX15lu85kkKL4UQc1cn0jm6spaeXog_1jlFmcEfBRWD-MfQ_JKGo2Mus0uK4Dw2uhc9K3-FobvQcRU8gzoWc/s1600/Alcide-paperdoll.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgWIZDeBDyX1h6No1m50LC4cp1cUw9W5Spq5vMpykxWqMMA_VExVl_f6CSX15lu85kkKL4UQc1cn0jm6spaeXog_1jlFmcEfBRWD-MfQ_JKGo2Mus0uK4Dw2uhc9K3-FobvQcRU8gzoWc/s200/Alcide-paperdoll.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515496000748869762" border="0" /></a>Alcide Hervaux is finally ready for Sunday night's finale! Just in time to save Sookie, too! Feast your eyes on the beefcake and have fun kids. Be sure to download the high resolution PDF from my website <a href="http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html">http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html</a><br /><br />I've plans on including more extras for this one in the near future. Who can resist Alcide in that jumpsuit, or that bathrobe? Well, you'll have to make do with the basics for now. ;)Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-90412183518106883382010-09-10T06:54:00.000-07:002010-09-10T09:44:08.460-07:00Paper Dolls to the Rescue!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJwSn1_WVWhE6nR8liD605UDNUnMm2L8xUV1qX-It7UN5Xdswmi99YkoRKF8nYhgDEastgVK1oUEjj39HGukj4IiY7rQizmOpOtBlsDv7o3MXRpa1wveBF9Ij2_vgm6DEROZqThRbQZQO/s1600/ARRRrrrooo.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJwSn1_WVWhE6nR8liD605UDNUnMm2L8xUV1qX-It7UN5Xdswmi99YkoRKF8nYhgDEastgVK1oUEjj39HGukj4IiY7rQizmOpOtBlsDv7o3MXRpa1wveBF9Ij2_vgm6DEROZqThRbQZQO/s320/ARRRrrrooo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515284114244930786" border="0" /></a>AAARRRrrrrooooooo! Sunday is the True Blood finale and I'm busy getting one more paper doll ready. I've received a lot of requests and speculation as to whom (or what) is coming next, and I thank you for them all. So here (sketch at top left) is a peek at what to expect... can you figure it out now? Regardless, be sure to check out <a href="http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html">my website</a> later tonight and see the final results.<br /><br />If you appreciate my hard work, I'd love to know... and a small donation would be much appreciated, too. (just click on the button at the top right of my blog). The money goes to keeping my site up and running for fans around the world: Brasil, Poland, Australia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Canada, Holland, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, England... and some strange place called the United States. Many, MANY thanks to those kind folks who have already shown their generosity!<br /><br />To date, I've also used donations to help non-profit causes for charities supported by True Blood actors: the Stephen Moyer Kids Theatre Fund, and The Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdRBpYVF6NmoTfU2W-tjrgOGhRjBc4o7AT9YZj4vn8Iv_c7HGF5aoiXydePMDkfVlJuRUeuiqN58Erd0BX19E-Xl66o_uVsj8JRjfc_DwJlsp3gyzmkcALQvexYJT__LPeeRUJRdvfs86/s1600/signeditems.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdRBpYVF6NmoTfU2W-tjrgOGhRjBc4o7AT9YZj4vn8Iv_c7HGF5aoiXydePMDkfVlJuRUeuiqN58Erd0BX19E-Xl66o_uVsj8JRjfc_DwJlsp3gyzmkcALQvexYJT__LPeeRUJRdvfs86/s320/signeditems.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515310730905889442" border="0" /></a>The Kids Theatre Fund helps to produce a Christmas show and provide low-cost transportation for the hundreds of children that experience the thrill of live theatre. Stephen Moyer is the patron of the Brentwood Theatre that created this fund in his honor. To learn more, visit the Brentwood theatre's webpage <a href="http://www.brentwood-theatre.org/">http://www.brentwood-theatre.org/</a> The Vault is a True Blood fan site that is currently giving fans a chance to win items autographed by Stephen Moyer with donations to the Theatre Fund, but only until September 30th! Hurry and get your chance to win while helping needy kids <a href="http://www.allstephenmoyer.com/stephen-moyer-kids-theatre-fundraiser/">http://www.allstephenmoyer.com/stephen-moyer-kids-theatre-fundraiser/</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trueblood-online.com/choroideremia-research-foundation/"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89ehhlnhgH2NGNFqeA6qHsYoW0dwBS6gOp39QZ30BHKOMDJLQbsgTX0-SbvuJukj7IAYR4VGVUY_yb0AA1CU5LwR2eeF4zZVPqcgrf8Tf0fpAmxXiq_UIEwMVhvK2e7Rzt2YwMO_t4MKY/s320/bannerbig2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515310158518260354" border="0" /></a>Deborah Ann Moll's boyfriend<strong></strong>, E.J. Scott, suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Choroideremia (CHM) which causes a person to slowly lose their sight. The Choroideremia Research Foundation helps in researching a cure and developing treatments. You can help support Deborah and E.J. in their goal to raise $100,000 for Choroideremia research this year by donating here <a href="http://ejcurechm.blogspot.com/">http://ejcurechm.blogspot.com/</a> or via the True Blood fansite The Vault here <a href="http://www.trueblood-online.com/choroideremia-research-foundation/">http://www.trueblood-online.com/choroideremia-research-foundation/</a>. You can also donate to the CRF directly and learn more about this disorder by visiting their homepage <a href="http://choroideremia.org/crf/">http://choroideremia.org/crf/</a><br /><br />There are also many other ways you can help your favorite True Blood actors help their favorite charity:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trueblood-news.com/battle-of-the-fang-a-looziana-grudge-match"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhj0tsC8bUqwyoR0k0SBGC4BFoyym8ZYGLU8gwFE_XHqNx9zLGi2Wfhd55MHj9OZfPFDiC5I1qPUygNNmtrDTBKATflIoq4gAh-jwWaJj9iBeH3PlwnhgKmHZ4GqZ-PZxd1YU5sXEeLJm/s200/banner-battle-small1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515316123348728162" border="0" /></a>If you haven't already heard about the "Battle of the Fang" it's a fun contest between Bill and Eric fans to see who's team can raise the most money for charity. Stephen Moyer is <a href="http://www.gulfaid.org/">supporting the Gulf Crisis</a>, and Alexander Skarsgard is helping the <a href="http://www.sos-usa.org/Pages/default.aspx">SOS Children's Villages</a>. There's only two days left to battle, so help out your favorite vamp now! <a href="http://www.trueblood-news.com/battle-of-the-fang-a-looziana-grudge-match">http://www.trueblood-news.com/battle-of-the-fang-a-looziana-grudge-match</a><br />I'm proud to say that Team Bill is currently in the lead! WOOT!WOOT!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQD9Tw6c8s7PeOhvfRlgxaFsd2fPzfAG9eoY4Rso3tqdAqysJg32N7k-LD6wkgVg6YYW877ZWSnmh4Ics5BKX75tyJC05lCXQqQwlwUozbCZvbc1dMBWmjAf7faXeWlOPp3tZj9LUtqLOt/s1600/kristin_bauer-IFAW.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQD9Tw6c8s7PeOhvfRlgxaFsd2fPzfAG9eoY4Rso3tqdAqysJg32N7k-LD6wkgVg6YYW877ZWSnmh4Ics5BKX75tyJC05lCXQqQwlwUozbCZvbc1dMBWmjAf7faXeWlOPp3tZj9LUtqLOt/s200/kristin_bauer-IFAW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515324287526785250" border="0" /></a>Finally, I've seen Kristin Bauer showing off her whale tail a lot. Of course, I'm talking about the ocean mammal, not Pam's thong! In fact, Kristin's husband, Abri Van Straten, is a talented musician from South Africa and together they both support the <a href="http://www.ifaw.org/splash.php">International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)</a>. If you buy Abri's new album on Amazon, Kristin has graciously agreed to include a personalized autograph! AWESOME!! Go to Kristin's website now and order a copy<a href="http://kristinbauer.com/Kristin/%22Voices%22_for_Whales.html"> http://kristinbauer.com/Kristin/%22Voices%22_for_Whales.html</a><br /><br />I'm sure there's a lot more charities to mention, but these are the ones that are close to my heart. Now I'm off to complete my paper doll! Everyone enjoy the week-end and remember to watch the True Blood finale on Sunday with your new paper doll friends!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-31908852348636987212010-08-28T12:48:00.000-07:002010-08-28T12:55:04.926-07:00Russel's ready for action!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbw4iSKB5x-1drBQhJ4VYobrqfUTPI9qVc6Fl9U-9xdmkYqA-cK9TrAnGZ5pDm4XLJK39c6Ou1erFGFNzv_Ncz2hqbhmwm0TId0FEvYvlo84W_QHrlpxm9bkvHx3740b2yjPLeR9l_Dj_/s1600/TB-Russell.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbw4iSKB5x-1drBQhJ4VYobrqfUTPI9qVc6Fl9U-9xdmkYqA-cK9TrAnGZ5pDm4XLJK39c6Ou1erFGFNzv_Ncz2hqbhmwm0TId0FEvYvlo84W_QHrlpxm9bkvHx3740b2yjPLeR9l_Dj_/s200/TB-Russell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510550635065632994" border="0" /></a><br />Print out and bring Russell to life while watching TrueBlood tomorrow night! Oh... and make sure you print out an Eric paper doll for the big showdown! WOOT WOOT!<br /><br />Download Russell and the rest here (the jpeg posted here is low res, and not as pretty)<br /><a href="http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html">http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html</a><br /><br />Thanks so much to everyone for their awesome suggestions for Russell's undies. I actually had to sketch a few before deciding upon the gorgeous silk boxers. I chose a regal looking print for this now ex-King of Mississippi, and think Talbot would have approved. And how about them socks? A bit old fashioned, but then again... Russell is an old timer. Enjoy!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-44177211030738546142010-08-19T11:25:00.000-07:002010-08-19T12:04:09.094-07:00Russel's dirty laundry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLteQUCf_GmtYwiysES9lzxpNaoHOfYHdrCqjjg7841ZcQqy4VvCyMyQiUjGgY_k1cR-FqARXs5zPcPuWyOybbbcJyMnkh8zdXOg9uWyeAzsJa3cjdViK9BThf4hMOZCoeQRbePzGHnEd/s1600/true-blood-ohare_300.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLteQUCf_GmtYwiysES9lzxpNaoHOfYHdrCqjjg7841ZcQqy4VvCyMyQiUjGgY_k1cR-FqARXs5zPcPuWyOybbbcJyMnkh8zdXOg9uWyeAzsJa3cjdViK9BThf4hMOZCoeQRbePzGHnEd/s200/true-blood-ohare_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507196165159317842" border="0" /></a>This week's BloodWork! announced my next paper doll will be the genius that is Russel Edgington! No doubt his doll will feature things like designer shirts, sunglasses, jodhpurs and an oversized antique crystal candydish filled with Talbot's remains! But what, pray tell, does the man wear beneath it all? <a href="http://twitter.com/andyswist">Tweet</a>, email: askandy@andyswist.com, or post a comment to share your ideas and help me decide.<br /><br />If you haven't yet watched the vlog yet, then check it out below. Note I'm wearing my "Billsbabes" t-shirt to show my love and support for my peeps and fellow Bill Compton lovers. And did you know that the Billsbabe T-Shirt is available for purchase in the <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/billsbabe" target="_blank">Billsbabe Shoppe</a>? All proceeds of the sales go to the Stephen Moyer Kids Theatre Fund, so go ahead and shop til you drop!<br /><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cEK03WzXPTg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cEK03WzXPTg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br />Also show your love for <a href="http://www.campblood.org/">CampBlood</a>, and <a href="http://shop.cafepress.com/campblood">pick up some merch there</a> to help support and keep the Camp alive and well.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-19701210115993256192010-07-18T09:50:00.001-07:002010-07-18T09:57:13.171-07:00Baby Vamp Jessica Paper DollI finally finished and posted Baby Vamp Jessica! Why not download the art and combine with the other True Blood characters to have ready for tonight's episode. Paper doll tip: DON’T cut out the white space between legs unless you’re using sturdy paper. The more parts you choose to dress Jessica up with, the heavier the doll becomes. If you have several pieces on already AND you cut out the white space, she might have a wee bit of trouble keeping her from falling over. ENJOY!<br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kCcC2BlArYM&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kCcC2BlArYM&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br />and don't forget to tune for <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/true-blood-in-dallas">Loving True Blood in Dallas' BlogTalk radio show </a>after tonight's episode for the chance to speak with myself and CampBlood's creator and my partner in crime: <a href="http://campblood.org">Brian Juergens</a>!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-8909429966994585662010-07-15T10:53:00.000-07:002010-07-15T12:27:01.651-07:00My True Blood All-Star LGBTQ dream teamTrue Blood is such an amazing show, and I love it for so many reasons and on so many levels. One of the reasons I love it so is that it's nonjudgmental and openly expresses human sexuality. One of the most beloved characters on the show is a gay African American man, Lafayette Reynolds. He has some of the best one-liners and wardrobe of the entire cast! Nelsan Ellis is the actor who plays Lafayette on the show, and he does an incredible job. In fact, I can't think of anyone else in the world now that could play the part. Nelsan is not gay, and that got me thinking: What would the cast of True Blood look like if all the roles were played by LGBTQ (<span style="font-weight: bold;">L</span>esbian/<span style="font-weight: bold;"> G</span>ay/<span style="font-weight: bold;"> B</span>i/<span style="font-weight: bold;"> T</span>ransgengered/<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Q</span>ueer) actors? Don't get me wrong: I dearly love all the actors on the show and woudn't change a thing (Mr.Ball you're amazing)! Just having a little daydream here and thought to share my "Queer Dream Team". Got any additional talent you'd like me to consider? let me know what you think!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sookie Stackhouse</span> played by the beautiful and talented <span style="font-weight: bold;">Portia de Rossi</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhTB_osCoQBaZtzqFcBHq0LQ9MmvC0zdBfqXKWN1A_Wxzrc3OdfoH06iiG2886FQ0EDj6S2hlETdSUJsbY0JBiatf9QMKBGot82q97yCHhyphenhyphenoZLULvAt8KabiYJkfGL24lxKqxGOR6CO9A/s1600/portia_de_rossi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhTB_osCoQBaZtzqFcBHq0LQ9MmvC0zdBfqXKWN1A_Wxzrc3OdfoH06iiG2886FQ0EDj6S2hlETdSUJsbY0JBiatf9QMKBGot82q97yCHhyphenhyphenoZLULvAt8KabiYJkfGL24lxKqxGOR6CO9A/s200/portia_de_rossi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494198746959153250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bill Compton </span>played by the handsome and brooding <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Barrowman</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtytRNLxGbjGzdyF0uSeT8jUfF9JJwXoTxhC0_W5jRhfUK5X5HBxaZLRdJnmZUo0jv3mQY9_oymYuhmDIgop7hj5uyjOZZdes-KFY96rdBCgUUcxn7R69iPaPhXtDhVurRR79LjYeqcm3i/s1600/John+Barrowman+johnbarrowman5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtytRNLxGbjGzdyF0uSeT8jUfF9JJwXoTxhC0_W5jRhfUK5X5HBxaZLRdJnmZUo0jv3mQY9_oymYuhmDIgop7hj5uyjOZZdes-KFY96rdBCgUUcxn7R69iPaPhXtDhVurRR79LjYeqcm3i/s200/John+Barrowman+johnbarrowman5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494198592845021266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eric Northman</span> played by the multi-talented genius that is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Neil Patrick Harris<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HoOaErQGQRjuAxSY6Q1wZCXk1gV_SL1A6EKQkE1U4jJnu1T7WO_X4pFdEEHC6gY7EcLoF2RoLvfcDmVJl28wc3BVVi29SPq13wXRGWXFPnFBE6MjwfhCw3kppSLNFhpI9192ISYga-CU/s1600/neil-patrick-harris-tvland-emmy-awards-internet-mock-.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HoOaErQGQRjuAxSY6Q1wZCXk1gV_SL1A6EKQkE1U4jJnu1T7WO_X4pFdEEHC6gY7EcLoF2RoLvfcDmVJl28wc3BVVi29SPq13wXRGWXFPnFBE6MjwfhCw3kppSLNFhpI9192ISYga-CU/s200/neil-patrick-harris-tvland-emmy-awards-internet-mock-.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494199808011996738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vampire Pam</span> played by the stunning and glamourous <span style="font-weight: bold;">Candis Cayne<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXAd4zkiJjGtn6Db-khWJDZSyihu1Vr9RS7JdDpRbh6fAWt0dr7YfjsYsD6O8GMQ2fb9fhRkL5l4VV2omyrKAbA1QRSR3kpoWvLFDkdHUz6j5C0Eboef7aml_2iToBP6N6KEGcKVmFZU7/s1600/293.cayne.candis.111507.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXAd4zkiJjGtn6Db-khWJDZSyihu1Vr9RS7JdDpRbh6fAWt0dr7YfjsYsD6O8GMQ2fb9fhRkL5l4VV2omyrKAbA1QRSR3kpoWvLFDkdHUz6j5C0Eboef7aml_2iToBP6N6KEGcKVmFZU7/s200/293.cayne.candis.111507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494200274203573074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jason Stackhous</span>e played by the fun-loving and handsome <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lance Bass</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EATfMcD7v-ZWvBZGZiyKyoWr1L-bEE9QA3N-mcyCseq0wZP_IWlzBWLzCJh_I0fJ6E73Q9v40U2Hr6XElNLiROC3467fQTQIbB0v3bqtEMyHH-zaWA0q2DEoi_cKcC4IOGIzP0cQC8hh/s1600/lance_bass_gay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EATfMcD7v-ZWvBZGZiyKyoWr1L-bEE9QA3N-mcyCseq0wZP_IWlzBWLzCJh_I0fJ6E73Q9v40U2Hr6XElNLiROC3467fQTQIbB0v3bqtEMyHH-zaWA0q2DEoi_cKcC4IOGIzP0cQC8hh/s200/lance_bass_gay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494200925200405410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tara Thornton </span>played by the charismatic and powerful <span style="font-weight: bold;">RuPaul Charles<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNnkotY7PLZpJMUaLtr1Ac0bNlFmUSpujmB8p8kfNUpxBvRe4p6KRG6fOK611R7q6ZyfE8TDCGOUM1O4CE1AtXN5YirwKJV5CI0DrnOtoq5EqJjx2mVsmWV2bPkqD_frDxFgCV5RXLSsMk/s1600/rupaul.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNnkotY7PLZpJMUaLtr1Ac0bNlFmUSpujmB8p8kfNUpxBvRe4p6KRG6fOK611R7q6ZyfE8TDCGOUM1O4CE1AtXN5YirwKJV5CI0DrnOtoq5EqJjx2mVsmWV2bPkqD_frDxFgCV5RXLSsMk/s200/rupaul.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494203798878257858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lafayette Reynolds</span> played by the beloved and witty <span style="font-weight: bold;">WilsonCruz<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIpDTgq69sHPoXYB1KQfC67BvH0O8hrSCOQm3ZxWk_C9bAfBaNwg6kMlMlBrUigJ3f2EdMZ7fORmlJiN8-BlRjuRS4ETR5UAEeFNtJ0JNHp9j_bq6HmxskCAfxZMQR3v0ZTFoegcB2Jzy/s1600/drew_barrymore_091407_03-thumb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIpDTgq69sHPoXYB1KQfC67BvH0O8hrSCOQm3ZxWk_C9bAfBaNwg6kMlMlBrUigJ3f2EdMZ7fORmlJiN8-BlRjuRS4ETR5UAEeFNtJ0JNHp9j_bq6HmxskCAfxZMQR3v0ZTFoegcB2Jzy/s200/drew_barrymore_091407_03-thumb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494204456986549698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alcide Herveaux </span>played by the incredibly fit and dreamy <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ian Roberts<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfnr-V18CXh7X3V_A7YAGHM1M7spWi6owMDwGkSV_T4JgVcMFbAGNaP3ya5p6tnSWq1wJeeVOdUlMR1xbEFzjd0wlSF1GWlX9AJUnlrf2DAfpvn-tZ8tc5gOQxRAIWTl-a0VcFp_-7nxu/s1600/wpid2344-IanRoberts_070-copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfnr-V18CXh7X3V_A7YAGHM1M7spWi6owMDwGkSV_T4JgVcMFbAGNaP3ya5p6tnSWq1wJeeVOdUlMR1xbEFzjd0wlSF1GWlX9AJUnlrf2DAfpvn-tZ8tc5gOQxRAIWTl-a0VcFp_-7nxu/s200/wpid2344-IanRoberts_070-copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494209904746732802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jessica Hamby </span>played by the complex and vivacious <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lindsay Lohan<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWhzh7sjywcnwACyiAJdZ3ipaXJ1lRH36h371Y9se07rtY3cFIsnqwL7WklqzvKW1GytMchAvb0mx8_y96l2bxcC-7umPdhxzskAyQhrXE2BwA464Ru7dakaOpCjXK7knwivIJTzKvYvX/s1600/lindsay_lohan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWhzh7sjywcnwACyiAJdZ3ipaXJ1lRH36h371Y9se07rtY3cFIsnqwL7WklqzvKW1GytMchAvb0mx8_y96l2bxcC-7umPdhxzskAyQhrXE2BwA464Ru7dakaOpCjXK7knwivIJTzKvYvX/s200/lindsay_lohan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494205661541411106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Hoyt</span><em style="font-weight: bold;"></em><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Fortenberry </span>played by the adorable and true <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matthew Montgomery<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8oWHq5RIbLveRkSiIySf56V6SVGCpYefDLFDaKNRzra4t5UXs843v2yEPftkBhkNKszqJqftTVKaGCQcd0_C50qWOx29aaaIInBJnEyRSUN1VhxpJyTNH0_ctSc9lrr7Hs80iiMsSgQ-/s1600/MatthewMontgomery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8oWHq5RIbLveRkSiIySf56V6SVGCpYefDLFDaKNRzra4t5UXs843v2yEPftkBhkNKszqJqftTVKaGCQcd0_C50qWOx29aaaIInBJnEyRSUN1VhxpJyTNH0_ctSc9lrr7Hs80iiMsSgQ-/s200/MatthewMontgomery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494212304417762466" border="0" /></a>BTW- If you haven't read the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlene Harris... what are you waiting for? This amazing show wouldn't be here if Charlene hadn't written these books, and it will give you great insight about what's to come.<br /><br />And don't forget to stop by and see all my True Blood paper dolls- I'm adding more for Season 3, starting with Jessica Hamby!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-45686452602459500102010-06-11T14:54:00.000-07:002010-06-11T14:59:29.419-07:00Bill the Bunny<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Bill-the-Bunny.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 326px;" src="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Bill-the-Bunny.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Nooooo... this is NOT Stephen Moyer's screen test for Bunnicula the movie! He was on Chelsea Lately the other night and he did his best impression of a vampire sneaking around in the woods like a little bunny. It was hilarious, and I just had to do it. Gotta love a man that isn't aftraid to act ridiculous in front of millions. Get ready for True Blood this Sunday! WOOT! WOOT!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-11709987239296274252010-06-06T11:49:00.000-07:002010-06-06T12:06:00.528-07:00Blood Work Season 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tX4L-RZfZ1wxnh7pgVq8ZzT-spCF6IKZa63nZOvGA6nzfT1QdHsdogMRMD_GvstcAX1W8WabEIFZKuJiowflvwhUJMClMr8j2to3_fPiq65qsxCopQZ-obptelZ9ufCdMpOREqWvhgjP/s1600/bw1-8snap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tX4L-RZfZ1wxnh7pgVq8ZzT-spCF6IKZa63nZOvGA6nzfT1QdHsdogMRMD_GvstcAX1W8WabEIFZKuJiowflvwhUJMClMr8j2to3_fPiq65qsxCopQZ-obptelZ9ufCdMpOREqWvhgjP/s200/bw1-8snap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479738941340280146" border="0" /></a>True Blood starts next week, and I can't wait! In case you might have missed it, I'm a huge fan and help put together a video blog (vlog) each week, called "<a href="http://campblood.org/Features/Video.html">Blood Work</a>", with the help of my dear hubby Brian Juergens over at <a href="http://campblood,org/">Camp Blood</a>. It was this vlog that started my True Blood paper dolls last season, and you can rest assured that I'm adding to the collection. Find out what paper doll is coming next and what else is in store by listening to <a href="http://www.lovingtruebloodindallas.com/">Dallas</a>' talk radio blog tonight 9pm CT.<br /><a href="http://www.lovingtruebloodindallas.com/2010/06/talk-blood-tonight-true-blood-season-3.html">http://www.lovingtruebloodindallas.com/2010/06/talk-blood-tonight-true-blood-season-3.html</a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-47362013409659635162010-06-04T08:37:00.000-07:002010-06-04T13:50:56.991-07:00Bill on the BrainSorry Sookie... I've been glamoured again ever since I saw the TrueBlood minisode featuring vampire Bill Compton in his robe. Sorry Bill, but if you answer the door half-naked and glistening from your bathtime... how can you blame anyone objectifying you? I can't figure out is if I like it more when he's naked and rolling around in the dirt, or when he's getting all squeaky clean in the tub. Decisions... decisions. Anyways, here is a load of animated GIFs and screenshots of my favorie moments in the minisode. Much love to all my fellow <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allstephenmoyer.com/who-are-the-billsbabes/">Billsbabes</a> and <a href="http://billsbelles.wordpress.com/bills-belles-info/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Billsbelles</span></a> out there! Watch the minisode and see for yourself... just watch out: Bill might just glamour YOU, too! <a href="http://tiny.cc/vl3d2">http://tiny.cc/vl3d2<br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillNo.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 228px;" src="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillNo.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillBop.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 228px;" src="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillBop.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillBrows.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 228px;" src="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillBrows.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillSmile.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 228px;" src="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillSmile.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillGlamour.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 228px;" src="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BillGlamour.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNd-SG6Qymk5HYGIRYGokLWN2Gu3TJcOCtMrnWdLFiNU2jV0ohotoQ3aIznJ0h0utcNQZy-nSpmBnQIjOVmdJDqIjVLRF5wLCgpU3hqE0ho-pQNNBBIhjC7i6ReWFTJgSSDel3IHTP1N2/s1600/SM-mini07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNd-SG6Qymk5HYGIRYGokLWN2Gu3TJcOCtMrnWdLFiNU2jV0ohotoQ3aIznJ0h0utcNQZy-nSpmBnQIjOVmdJDqIjVLRF5wLCgpU3hqE0ho-pQNNBBIhjC7i6ReWFTJgSSDel3IHTP1N2/s200/SM-mini07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478949461640508706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSvyhr5q4Nv8PWG-OhQVTto70k8-AN2a2XmWieeduceIjlAKacrhWNu1brRTc4xJDqXGb27h4M2i3Nn9yzhQ_mEBgQVCOMzQNgaFTmMoR0G1yGSzotlektCkhICzmHG4lLbXCEXMz_qQx/s1600/SM-mini12.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSvyhr5q4Nv8PWG-OhQVTto70k8-AN2a2XmWieeduceIjlAKacrhWNu1brRTc4xJDqXGb27h4M2i3Nn9yzhQ_mEBgQVCOMzQNgaFTmMoR0G1yGSzotlektCkhICzmHG4lLbXCEXMz_qQx/s200/SM-mini12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478950132487857442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqV2LhNSdEIgbWW4ZgP3NXMEIyFgtHRQts4pKUCRahuHKJ6RSw7Fs8Xbki1D4uthJbRQdMsQulJCsg9h4nlXh6oMALyM7Sl28-K4QM2AMY2OY_Tn7DgHWRH9mvaotB2-ZO_ri9MUt-Sia2/s1600/SM-mini04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqV2LhNSdEIgbWW4ZgP3NXMEIyFgtHRQts4pKUCRahuHKJ6RSw7Fs8Xbki1D4uthJbRQdMsQulJCsg9h4nlXh6oMALyM7Sl28-K4QM2AMY2OY_Tn7DgHWRH9mvaotB2-ZO_ri9MUt-Sia2/s200/SM-mini04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478948714814037234" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihG4hG74nB7opszQJt4BFgias8O_KjVyxXYYVyUKjmTEdtSWEEaRaKKEOVqzBzzREOFReeqZdE489K1FMWVh6yltf6yuC-LRKS0ifAmnGE5pLY4crOXqutiwksrKvo6GFjmCMC8o2txkkA/s1600/SM-mini10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihG4hG74nB7opszQJt4BFgias8O_KjVyxXYYVyUKjmTEdtSWEEaRaKKEOVqzBzzREOFReeqZdE489K1FMWVh6yltf6yuC-LRKS0ifAmnGE5pLY4crOXqutiwksrKvo6GFjmCMC8o2txkkA/s200/SM-mini10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478949785434677490" border="0" /></a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-32433079448738968442010-04-27T07:36:00.001-07:002010-04-27T07:48:39.648-07:00CampBlood Comics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFzAdC5bFzq98KP73edaINn9zckNbcQ6OC-Cp2r380C90-Nef2MRmWQprM5Md5SfFppsX81PO0HerrRytudU2Wad4vFV21cVYgaGvFLRQKuLpxPzKwpmowesFFI9OtylnCalBsl2W6zhX/s1600/campblood-cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFzAdC5bFzq98KP73edaINn9zckNbcQ6OC-Cp2r380C90-Nef2MRmWQprM5Md5SfFppsX81PO0HerrRytudU2Wad4vFV21cVYgaGvFLRQKuLpxPzKwpmowesFFI9OtylnCalBsl2W6zhX/s200/campblood-cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464828997269658098" border="0" /></a>In case you didn't already get the news, my new web comic site is up and running. It's called "CampBlood Comics" and in addition to focusing on horror comics and related art, there is an <a href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/?page_id=15">exclusive webcomic there titled, "The Mystery at CampBlood"</a>! The webcomic will be updated weekly (on Wednesdays) and it follows the adventures of two unlikely heroes, Buzz and Chucky.<br /><br />It's a story for all ages (no graphic violence or nudity) and meant for anyone with an open mind who enjoys humor, mystery, and the supernatural.<br /><br />Feel free to stop by and follow the story as it develops while getting the scoop on what's going on in horror comics at <a href="http://www.campbloodcomics.com/">CampBlood Comics</a>!<br /><a href="http://www.campbloodcomics.com/"><br />http://www.campbloodcomics.com</a><br /><br />webcomic: "The Mystery at Campblood"<br /><a href="http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/mystery/">http://andyswist.com/campbloodcomics/mystery/</a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-9685804929107801112010-04-16T13:09:00.000-07:002010-04-16T13:15:53.857-07:00Blood Money: support a starving artist!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrng7FfUIiNQ1bx-Obe43xbR06RmOTait7Kq_gX-aAQ2o8eyAKRpomTtP4FGJVxww-5QyA-ejgrOxuITwaOx4uVkk3JM_wumWr3Yacr3Te-IJPTlI2WsrtrW5GvlkS0Kg0ZxaUhtTMhE6X/s1600/TB-promo-ad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrng7FfUIiNQ1bx-Obe43xbR06RmOTait7Kq_gX-aAQ2o8eyAKRpomTtP4FGJVxww-5QyA-ejgrOxuITwaOx4uVkk3JM_wumWr3Yacr3Te-IJPTlI2WsrtrW5GvlkS0Kg0ZxaUhtTMhE6X/s200/TB-promo-ad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460830311719125602" border="0" /></a>Hey everyone! Just letting you know that I've got goodies for folks that donate money to a starving artist (errr... that would be me).<br /><br />Every donation gets a "Thank You" from me which consists of a professionally printed post card featuring my Sookie, Bill, and Sam paper doll art. You can easily cut and fold along the guides to make nifty paper mini figures! Sound cool?<br /><br />Well, if you donate $10: I send you an envelope containing the post card along with an additional oversized card with Pam, Laffy, Tara, Jason, and Eric! There's even artwork to make your own Merlott's bar or Fangtasia club. I'm digging thru my records now and sending folks who have already donated, and a big thanks to everyone in advance for their support.<br /><br />Check out the photo above and see for yourself. When you click the donation button on my site, it usually includes a mailing address/ contact info. If not, you have to make sure and write in your address or the address you'd like for me to send it. All cards are sent US Mail.<br /><br />BTW- Did I mention it makes a fun gift idea? ;)Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-27249547319343303592010-04-07T08:36:00.000-07:002010-04-07T09:09:04.852-07:00Big announcements- lissenup!First and foremost: the winner of last month's contest is MissFlax! Don't you feel lucky? So <a href="http://www.blogger.com/askandy@andyswist.com">send me and email</a> with your address and I can send you that lovely Anya picture when it's ready (unless you've changed your mind already)?<br /><br />I've just started watching Buffy season FIVE now. Since when did Buffy have a younger sister (Dawn)? Ha! This is amazing stuff. I remember that Dawn is important, but as I was never an avid fan back in the day... it's still a mystery to me at the moment. Also, I think I love Willow more and more. I didn't gravitate to anyone really for a while. But ever since I saw what had happened with the whole Oz relationship... it melted my heart. *sigh*<br /><br />Next big announcement: I'm going to be at MoCCA (<span style="font-size:small;">The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art</span>) Fest this Saturday and Sunday. I'll have a table there with all sorts of goodies, so please stop by if you can. "<span style="font-size:small;">The annual two-day event attracts thousands of comic art lovers and creators from around the globe to celebrate the world's most popular art form in the heart of New York City." </span>Why not <a href="http://www.moccany.org/content/mocca-festival">check out the site</a> and see all the good stuff for yourself? <a href="http://www.moccany.org/content/mocca-festival">http://www.moccany.org/content/mocca-festival</a><br /><br />Finally: I'm starting my own web comic! That's right. It's not quite ready yet, but it's a fun supernatural horror story called, "The Mystery at Campblood"! Is anyone excited? Any ideas what this is about? I will admit that it features characters Buzz and Chucky from the popular site <a href="http://www.campblood.org/">http://www.campblood.org/</a>, and is loaded with supernatural goodness (or "badness" as the case might be)! More about this coming soon. I'd love to hear any comments if you care to share them. If not, that's OK. I'm still going through with it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig3AI8d-9vZNR1lsHmvN-ryB3IaVOH4BqeJEy8gv1Z7FRM458eXLefdYbdIihi9wBapYnwYwhbIPHs8YEzKFhlsWatpADwQ9sX_jeBPani6rkx7lMR2226MkgChK2kM5W_3WQHXk5nofw9/s1600/campblood-promo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig3AI8d-9vZNR1lsHmvN-ryB3IaVOH4BqeJEy8gv1Z7FRM458eXLefdYbdIihi9wBapYnwYwhbIPHs8YEzKFhlsWatpADwQ9sX_jeBPani6rkx7lMR2226MkgChK2kM5W_3WQHXk5nofw9/s200/campblood-promo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457425542334618066" border="0" /></a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-70670908713201171022010-03-15T17:24:00.000-07:002010-03-15T17:39:53.332-07:00March madnessLast month in honor of Valentines Day, I held a caption contest for a Holiday inspired cartoon. The prize awarded was a 4x6 sketch of the winner's choice of True Blood characters. The winner was DeeDee, and can you guess what character she picked? Here's a clue:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IuoDV9FBrLZ2naJqhBwVFYGE7ynDVC16QBN5fJR19uFQ8U7ay0JPLZ-dt1xC8sDw5aLZus7SSisgpt5aZx3t6EbhncDnNF8fCz-_lUHc-K6zV2VVADwMUnlK-I2Ev9UF2QNqcQDhV8SQ/s1600-h/Eric.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IuoDV9FBrLZ2naJqhBwVFYGE7ynDVC16QBN5fJR19uFQ8U7ay0JPLZ-dt1xC8sDw5aLZus7SSisgpt5aZx3t6EbhncDnNF8fCz-_lUHc-K6zV2VVADwMUnlK-I2Ev9UF2QNqcQDhV8SQ/s200/Eric.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449021973624068114" border="0" /></a><br />Well, seeing as this month is St.Patricks Day I suppose it's time for another contest.<br />This time I'm going to pick a person completely at random that's posted a comment. The winner will get a 4x6 sketch of their favorite BUFFY the Vampire Slayer character!<br /><br />Why BUFFY? Well, I happen to be watching them all on DVD right now. I'm having a heck of a time trying to figure out who my favorite character is. I'm torn between Giles and Willow. But really, I love them all. Right now I'm on season three, or is it season four? It's the season that they go off to college. Anyways, I love this show and hope you all do too. You do... don't you?<br /><br />However, you can only post ONCE! Be fair: one chance per customer.<br />(Lissen up, DeeDee: I'm barring you from this contest so someone else can win, OK?)<br />So rub something Irish, and hope the luck transfers with your post.<br />The contest starts now until March 29th! Happy St.Paddy's and good luck to you!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-83258910091059746582010-03-05T06:28:00.000-08:002010-03-05T06:44:13.157-08:00I recently finished an illustration that was a lot of fun, and thought to share:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitE6zYgh1hSSIU8rSMoprVjF4I8uKkuP2ob06A-4ZTt6zz9WSX54D_uR7ooN9wPjLBjRBogcwYT45sm4OAUN4eWw-9eZ2lKYreQH7sx8krFpk69EvzcMlwxsp3A2VEkZsLPBTcwu0F44ae/s1600-h/Tshirt-sml.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitE6zYgh1hSSIU8rSMoprVjF4I8uKkuP2ob06A-4ZTt6zz9WSX54D_uR7ooN9wPjLBjRBogcwYT45sm4OAUN4eWw-9eZ2lKYreQH7sx8krFpk69EvzcMlwxsp3A2VEkZsLPBTcwu0F44ae/s200/Tshirt-sml.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445160055400705746" border="0" /></a><br />The slogan that appears is derived from a good natured private joke that a close friend of mine likes to tell. Even if you don't know the whole story, it's hard not to smile. Oh, and what a great conversation starter, too!?<br />Why not buy a T-shirt, mug or magnet and make that smile last a bit longer?<br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/wahrdrobe">http://www.cafepress.com/wahrdrobe</a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-54473386996979648582010-02-25T06:03:00.000-08:002010-02-25T07:11:16.015-08:00and the winner is...Well, I've muddled over the hundreds of entries for the cartoon contest for long enough. I am tickled by all the witty replies and it was actually a bit tough to choose a winner. However, there was one out of the bunch that just kept grabbing my attention:<br /><br />"Bill, Eric, Alcide, Quinn, Sam, Calvin..... Tiger Woods?!" submitted by DeeDee.<br /><br />Congratulations, DeeDee! I'm going to sketch your favorite True Blood character and mail it to you. (gosh... I hope it's Bill! *fingers crossed*)<br /><br />Tiger's sexual affairs aren't really something to laugh at, but I really loved how it made fiction relate to real world/current events. Bravo!<br /><br />Some of my other favorites included:<br /><br />Suzgiourmatakis<br />"Death by chocolate, that's sure not how I thought Vamps did it ...."<br /><br />Jasmin<br />Tara to Sookie: "Just like a damn vampire to show his love by burying you."<br /><br />Rachel<br />"See I told ya that you'd end up buried from hanging around all those vamps!"<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who took a stab at the caption contest. I really enjoyed everyone's contributions, and I hope you all had fun!<br /><br />By the way: Has anyone seen Jason Stackhouse? My guess is he's still hanging around with his Valentine. ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29lasgpdHfIp5NZHKmjZt4xbuHSvR7l8GveU2zg7SzomPJFC6Q-EwpUbxdsL08N2he4ueX3KjTIiwW9kCxDJ51unvrCXmICfFt0rQWET99GzcUesR9WjQL-1aCG01EZAll21w8K9nE9BH/s1600-h/jason-stackhouse.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29lasgpdHfIp5NZHKmjZt4xbuHSvR7l8GveU2zg7SzomPJFC6Q-EwpUbxdsL08N2he4ueX3KjTIiwW9kCxDJ51unvrCXmICfFt0rQWET99GzcUesR9WjQL-1aCG01EZAll21w8K9nE9BH/s200/jason-stackhouse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442198747366949714" border="0" /></a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-58849298190563904472010-02-12T12:16:00.000-08:002010-02-12T12:35:12.278-08:00Hamm it up, Valentine!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN9Ib7KZWsG31IpqQU_rojGYLF0lIVVwf86IktfprORlfabcBn2iev-5cMqMrCaRPUtYOiGzQ1H6bQ1af6x1ZXyY0d47YH1DPaLToufv9SuXCHLPvs_Y0wCrz0X-Ib9R_6vxm0wAWCXkx/s1600-h/HammConstruction.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN9Ib7KZWsG31IpqQU_rojGYLF0lIVVwf86IktfprORlfabcBn2iev-5cMqMrCaRPUtYOiGzQ1H6bQ1af6x1ZXyY0d47YH1DPaLToufv9SuXCHLPvs_Y0wCrz0X-Ib9R_6vxm0wAWCXkx/s200/HammConstruction.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437454167800596770" border="0" /></a><br />Let's face it. John Hamm was amazing on SNL. I couldn't resist making a quick animated GIF of him dancing. It's just too funny. I wasn't really a fan before, but I am now.<br />Just click on the Hamm and watch him dance away the heartache!Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-47799332512116385992010-02-10T14:55:00.001-08:002010-02-10T15:37:35.975-08:00True Blood ValentinesI thought it would be appropriate to make some fun Valentines Day e-cards with some of my paper doll art for folks to use. Sorry there's only a select few characters at the moment. I'll try to add some more, but no promises! Just click on the card you want to open a larger version and drag it to your desktop, or right click on the image and "save as" to your computer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ITjLCW4Mz49vQ6PXFjN4OYsSGZlImcXkxkDMdE4j9gGMSvFQpkQ5-438aM2_fWr4P4qhmP6vwVAa__nmJX8E9IY8U5clkehKNrhyphenhyphenFsQtcUzfT4DER8cSa43gItFsHbfVQJ8plYzMH-Cv/s1600-h/VD-sam.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ITjLCW4Mz49vQ6PXFjN4OYsSGZlImcXkxkDMdE4j9gGMSvFQpkQ5-438aM2_fWr4P4qhmP6vwVAa__nmJX8E9IY8U5clkehKNrhyphenhyphenFsQtcUzfT4DER8cSa43gItFsHbfVQJ8plYzMH-Cv/s200/VD-sam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436759528309025874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbJM_2et-vOGQL3JWdDbN4ldptNUb-aqoKfP2q9s7jgDkS3PX3GaU2BoqPIOAhdI6w7isEOR4gmYwIlnvmXF1UOOKD6TSVKEVH0r4NkIGdDCJrZ9WqQrlpmCHtgt0G0blJkLNKmaXgpzR/s1600-h/VD-pam.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbJM_2et-vOGQL3JWdDbN4ldptNUb-aqoKfP2q9s7jgDkS3PX3GaU2BoqPIOAhdI6w7isEOR4gmYwIlnvmXF1UOOKD6TSVKEVH0r4NkIGdDCJrZ9WqQrlpmCHtgt0G0blJkLNKmaXgpzR/s200/VD-pam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436759445116450722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHg9K8s9OgVlX-1n3BQs6giGr2_Wqfxs26cCSfrEZ20o92qIDWDQgysBXTxSG5zfb1kO8lb7FUl1QDVdpeLd0Jjj15DSGPCTln_bqRq6h34KdDF01BRn3c_CyyDYJ8W2TojyHWkMNWapD7/s1600-h/VD-laffy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHg9K8s9OgVlX-1n3BQs6giGr2_Wqfxs26cCSfrEZ20o92qIDWDQgysBXTxSG5zfb1kO8lb7FUl1QDVdpeLd0Jjj15DSGPCTln_bqRq6h34KdDF01BRn3c_CyyDYJ8W2TojyHWkMNWapD7/s200/VD-laffy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436759316835695794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHPfvBcCsVjtBWIPel_vLNCW6Uj0jbxm3aNDgG-gBNzsGccgN1FUVOFQQyNlp9afJZcCB9YXTd7kRm5N-zf0vfukxdMJsruqH-SkWEbrweiS9bPVh40Vv6IOuv1aKdldI2509J3IkRUJm/s1600-h/VD-eric.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHPfvBcCsVjtBWIPel_vLNCW6Uj0jbxm3aNDgG-gBNzsGccgN1FUVOFQQyNlp9afJZcCB9YXTd7kRm5N-zf0vfukxdMJsruqH-SkWEbrweiS9bPVh40Vv6IOuv1aKdldI2509J3IkRUJm/s200/VD-eric.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436759241145784786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFqlOqp1xvGo3q9HoeEAh5UuwyfiC2AmohrDFKLqW9pUU3Qx47hxt1UeCfamVJq8cIg8Q2FcRKOmXJA81MvVibaTuRRY_Ufr02lJd3LPru3ic4C4jALtRPNd4SYVlSI3Z-cQeusqz8iEP/s1600-h/VD-bill.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFqlOqp1xvGo3q9HoeEAh5UuwyfiC2AmohrDFKLqW9pUU3Qx47hxt1UeCfamVJq8cIg8Q2FcRKOmXJA81MvVibaTuRRY_Ufr02lJd3LPru3ic4C4jALtRPNd4SYVlSI3Z-cQeusqz8iEP/s200/VD-bill.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436759181510636162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SrB1fbsqcnyJ6oGu_Oin5wbInRXaIQAlTqnweNh0OfFVElok4tEREHCNFFb6Zv7Khnw7xDcITAXiAGSaAAKlNdgwo1upXs4gXx6rgPfa_5I7FkIT1HyoUrTZWBbQtj1mLVErTBrMiAxh/s1600-h/Tara-Sookie-TBvalentinesDay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SrB1fbsqcnyJ6oGu_Oin5wbInRXaIQAlTqnweNh0OfFVElok4tEREHCNFFb6Zv7Khnw7xDcITAXiAGSaAAKlNdgwo1upXs4gXx6rgPfa_5I7FkIT1HyoUrTZWBbQtj1mLVErTBrMiAxh/s200/Tara-Sookie-TBvalentinesDay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436755128874970802" border="0" /></a>I'm also going to hold a contest here for the best caption to this True Blood valentine cartoon.<br />If you think you've got a clever caption for what Tara is saying to Sookie, then post it in the comments section to this post. I'm going to pick my favorite, and if it's yours I'll sketch a portrait of your favorite True Blood character on a 4 x 6 card and send it to you! Contest starts now until midnight, February 21st 2001.<br /><br />BTW: I've done lots of other valentines in the previous years that have been posted on Campblood.org so why not stop by there and check them out? They're all horror-related and campy fun!<br /><a href="http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines2007.htm">http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines2007.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines2006.htm">http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines2006.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines.htm">http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines.htm</a><br /><br />Be sure to check out all of <a href="http://www.campblood.org/">Campblood</a>'s amazing movie reviews, news, and fun while you're there! <a href="http://www.campblood.org/">http://www.campblood.org/</a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-60942708177327532852010-01-20T08:51:00.000-08:002010-01-20T09:17:58.228-08:00A True Blood companion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1jaGq3TAWO-Hox9sti2EXoB0FWEJ49BX3fcAf9EZc2bRpNuCZaTfyBhCOjZoNzA3yqGH98Pwj9uZHKNg21KusuMcuLbahREHiSbJkyvDYixHpkxreAlP_-3vHj6ILY5LXXEs-_slxAfk/s1600-h/TB-Andy-portrait-sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1jaGq3TAWO-Hox9sti2EXoB0FWEJ49BX3fcAf9EZc2bRpNuCZaTfyBhCOjZoNzA3yqGH98Pwj9uZHKNg21KusuMcuLbahREHiSbJkyvDYixHpkxreAlP_-3vHj6ILY5LXXEs-_slxAfk/s200/TB-Andy-portrait-sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428872020446327426" border="0" /></a>Recently, I was contacted by a lovely woman named Rebecca Wilcott who is not only a fan of the True Blood television series, but also the author of an upcoming companion guide to the series called "Truly, Madly, Deadly: The Unofficial True Blood Companion" (June 2010, ECW Press). From what I understand so far, the book contains a series of sidebars and short interviews with a wide variety of people responding to True Blood and/or the vampire genre. The point is to show how pervasive the genre is/has always been in society. Each sidebar is unique in that each person's contribution is different.<br /><br />The best part of all this (in my opinion) is that Becca asked me and my dolls to be a part of it, too! I even did up a portrait of myself just for her book in "True Blood" style. Oh, I suppose I should mention my better half, Brian (the genius behind <a href="http://campblood.org/">Campblood.org</a> and the ever fabulous Blood Work vlog) is also featured. Yeah!<br /><br />For more about Rebecca and her work, visit her wordpress web page:<br /><a href="http://rebeccawilcott.wordpress.com/about/">http://rebeccawilcott.wordpress.com/about/</a><br /><br />I'll post more news about the book when I hear it. For now, you'll have to just play with my paper dolls and wait.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-40896613790687781662010-01-08T06:31:00.000-08:002010-01-08T07:18:43.533-08:00Happy New Decade!Finished assisting the display team at Barnys in NYC this week, and it was fun. I never realized all the people involved in such things. There were easily a dozen or so people involved, lighting, styling, choosing accessories, taking inventory, etc.<br /><br />Another thing I learned is that being inside a store window is (I imagine) not unlike being an animal at the zoo. Hundreds of people pass by giving you strange looks, stopping briefly and pointing, etc. The funniest thing however, was how on a couple different occasions several women dressed head to toe in fur (wish it was faux) tapped on the window and give me an enthusiastic "thumbs up" as their eyes twinkled with excitement. LOL<br /><br />Here are a few pics I snapped from INSIDE the window: Enjoy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrALM5DXJZDX5Y2A4XTM0wY0H-wH-ARpWCkgrrIHtBQ2LLVzHVVo2oNgP1t-51YbsebW-0dq0IUY79rRCdKOrRav7QJ52hPVyLRNsaEoM2i2QVC_fzecbKHlRzhItH5nZEpJC0TbvniFvV/s1600-h/B6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrALM5DXJZDX5Y2A4XTM0wY0H-wH-ARpWCkgrrIHtBQ2LLVzHVVo2oNgP1t-51YbsebW-0dq0IUY79rRCdKOrRav7QJ52hPVyLRNsaEoM2i2QVC_fzecbKHlRzhItH5nZEpJC0TbvniFvV/s200/B6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424387942983077858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkV_-gG3MpMv7M3AD-NPiHVkbtTdxwUc7BJrIBop06tBFMNjrSqgvZ0LBf4JxI7wkweY0uvKRyy7-6bCrQhHLv7_-H7h1JSwq5nuejb91yjMZY1SrROZVfTxxJGeN6dux-aipBG1ppvNn/s1600-h/B4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkV_-gG3MpMv7M3AD-NPiHVkbtTdxwUc7BJrIBop06tBFMNjrSqgvZ0LBf4JxI7wkweY0uvKRyy7-6bCrQhHLv7_-H7h1JSwq5nuejb91yjMZY1SrROZVfTxxJGeN6dux-aipBG1ppvNn/s200/B4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424387878455927026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfugCNItJv1kE2gJHkY-MmiuS6nNo0EZWecQBhSI1sobWjNW1lsCjFErJIE4g5ia8wMdEioKj7kLgQUGkfNwlbVwdVG8Z26Lt7sWNeKzSugkfSQQDoVctYT0lBpi6saEekrtSuzT0SY9a/s1600-h/B2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfugCNItJv1kE2gJHkY-MmiuS6nNo0EZWecQBhSI1sobWjNW1lsCjFErJIE4g5ia8wMdEioKj7kLgQUGkfNwlbVwdVG8Z26Lt7sWNeKzSugkfSQQDoVctYT0lBpi6saEekrtSuzT0SY9a/s200/B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424387733538783762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNHvxFXzaLxWxvNtw7b8XuiVTv837p-VB8QC4-jO5da_o49W4AWQiqajKVuFMiLZEg4PYjKW9MwWuONzikqrfsTqz8f28L3mcttgnIIcMfqAw7qlez5V9UTFpElYz568kITfsyRdWrZt8/s1600-h/B1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNHvxFXzaLxWxvNtw7b8XuiVTv837p-VB8QC4-jO5da_o49W4AWQiqajKVuFMiLZEg4PYjKW9MwWuONzikqrfsTqz8f28L3mcttgnIIcMfqAw7qlez5V9UTFpElYz568kITfsyRdWrZt8/s200/B1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424387579024942418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As I was painting out the floor around mannequins in priceless couture on my last day, I noticed a older gentleman hanging out snapping photos. I came to find out that man is none other than Bill Cunningham from the New York Times. I will admit I don't read the Times but I am going to start checking out Bill Cunningham's online video commentary installments called "On the Street" because I think he's got an interesting perspective and something to say. I've only watched a few of his videos thus far, but I got a kick out of his stories and seeing his unique pics scroll by as he talks about street life in NYC. I'm going to take careful note of his column in the next two weeks and see if yours truly makes a brief appearance (fingers crossed)!<br /><br />If you're unfamiliar with Mr. Cunningham's work I suggest you pop over to the Times website and look for his series "On the Street" (in the style section):<br /><a href="http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/style/on-the-street/1247463985977/index.html">http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/style/on-the-street/1247463985977/index.html.</a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-47567789104991301762010-01-04T15:50:00.000-08:002010-01-04T16:13:00.981-08:00Barney's Newest AdditionI've been hard at work these past couple of weeks preparing things for the new windows at Barneys Department Store in NYC. Today was my first day at the Madison Ave store, and got to help take down the Christmas windows. Did anyone see them? It was all based on Saturday Night Live skits! (Photos: <a href="http://manhattan.about.com/bio/Pamela-Skillings-15530.htm" rel="author">Pamela Skillings</a>)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-NxCwSDIj4rYJ4qQOnI6Ir4M2svFxCjFOg_lTbZjqSzRhCqk7-M8uH6UNEmfWb_vy29hdeJEOyzWOCG1h8vlAeH_IoZCcaPdPvkrciY86Lwp_K33G95gAQ3gvHgFRJQ1Kfvf_6nSoOOg/s1600-h/200911_d7h02791_barneys_w5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-NxCwSDIj4rYJ4qQOnI6Ir4M2svFxCjFOg_lTbZjqSzRhCqk7-M8uH6UNEmfWb_vy29hdeJEOyzWOCG1h8vlAeH_IoZCcaPdPvkrciY86Lwp_K33G95gAQ3gvHgFRJQ1Kfvf_6nSoOOg/s200/200911_d7h02791_barneys_w5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423040015309455730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieM3yxI5FU_6HkqtjzAGlqXdM5SeHXIBvkv3tswl1rVH2soypsGU0xPsuD9E8DRxgtS3DLbUL2TJ9b9IwanKgyIB_ZnSvdy21bref90YWet-XwCQIxrY1-4H9EeugUwamGb9gEtTupFlA-/s1600-h/200911_d7h02783_barneys_w3.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieM3yxI5FU_6HkqtjzAGlqXdM5SeHXIBvkv3tswl1rVH2soypsGU0xPsuD9E8DRxgtS3DLbUL2TJ9b9IwanKgyIB_ZnSvdy21bref90YWet-XwCQIxrY1-4H9EeugUwamGb9gEtTupFlA-/s200/200911_d7h02783_barneys_w3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423039829454985378" border="0" /></a><br />It was kind of bizarre holding a giant-sized Christmas ornament shaped like heads of characters like "Pat", and "Mango". There was even some very nice and appreciative people there from SNL to take what they could of the displays which was a nice gesture.<br /><br />Well, then it was time to install the new ones based on designs by Simon Doonan for the New Year. All I can say right now is that it involves LOTS of fortune cookies. It's a lot of fun, and I'll try to snap a few pics to share for any curious folks out there. I'll be there until about Wednesday this week and if you pass by in the daytime, chances are you'll see me gluing my heart out. Barney's stores across the country are in the process of doing the same, so if you have one near you check it out.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-23068966360572484782009-12-23T10:43:00.000-08:002009-12-23T11:19:13.945-08:00Happy Holidays....Christmas is only a few days away, and then it's New Years! Of course, let's not forget Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and who knows what else. It's like the Holiday Olympics this time of year and I just hope everyone is enjoying themselves a little more, and experiencing a little less of the stress from it all.<br />I'm doing alright myself (thanks for asking), and thought that it would be a good time to share with you a little drawing I made recently on a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. I haven't been there in years, and I forgot what an amazing place it is... and I didn't even get to the second floor! I spent the entire afternoon gawking at the ginormous Christmas tree they have set up. There were hundreds of angels covering the tree and all around it (what looked to me like) Victorian figurines of various shepherds, kings, commoners, more angels and what-nots everywhere. It was a bit of a cluster-fcuk actually, but in a beautiful way. You could pick a different spot and view an entirely different scene. In the dead center there was the classic "Birth of Jesus" creche scene, and I tried sketching that, but there was just way too much going on that all I could manage to do was capture the layout and positioning of the characters. The highlight of it for me was the donkey and a cow peeking around a corner thru the brush at the baby. Awwww... I would have also put a couple of kittens in the scene, but that's just me.<br />Here are some pics of the (what they are calling "Neapolitan Baroque") tree that I stole from various online sources. Funny how there are all these pictures when there's a huge "NO NOT TAKE PHOTOS" sign in front of your face. Hmmmm...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWq0JzZg2Pajnt_fZ50ab4nTcgvJY6NRbxCZDcJxWEr26mTtcis-5dd27R6k5LzAgxJyTDObWxbxdaW07G7kgi53lbWuVDWc3Y_8zkJ3owvmJssszEzPenl7KM6_r1q-w-W5Evl5VUS-1/s1600-h/christmas-tree-met.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWq0JzZg2Pajnt_fZ50ab4nTcgvJY6NRbxCZDcJxWEr26mTtcis-5dd27R6k5LzAgxJyTDObWxbxdaW07G7kgi53lbWuVDWc3Y_8zkJ3owvmJssszEzPenl7KM6_r1q-w-W5Evl5VUS-1/s200/christmas-tree-met.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418511345779288082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3gQmRoPuPewZBI5IaXAK03TNtWGBLGvXozuDqyhIGoV0blv6bzGoovEhzP9zFuvJOwJZJS83YH17BHntqgbRjejTlxur_U7ZV12dpjItLK329MBfzRLAMt2nClxHB5aGEVfHXSJ6Z3cy/s1600-h/tree70.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3gQmRoPuPewZBI5IaXAK03TNtWGBLGvXozuDqyhIGoV0blv6bzGoovEhzP9zFuvJOwJZJS83YH17BHntqgbRjejTlxur_U7ZV12dpjItLK329MBfzRLAMt2nClxHB5aGEVfHXSJ6Z3cy/s200/tree70.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418511268525878082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim44AnqRNz_UZQbrjIeKS7aKCD-N7Xeq0z0UDnV-l7ZPkPOiXf_HtlIQP1-uRwHJ-qVV5X67ooJlABoHaky2KNDwM_eN-Fga37_66lV1QCiloSJIncbgggIhSKTlfYAbKau-SO5gROWeTb/s1600-h/tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim44AnqRNz_UZQbrjIeKS7aKCD-N7Xeq0z0UDnV-l7ZPkPOiXf_HtlIQP1-uRwHJ-qVV5X67ooJlABoHaky2KNDwM_eN-Fga37_66lV1QCiloSJIncbgggIhSKTlfYAbKau-SO5gROWeTb/s200/tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418511027862298050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYQBcWIiuzqfyiUHrhhaYPrDNjE2XMWI-RAm2I_7diqHiDHKud5xrLNllMDq-cXhjg_ZvYfES_cZCZKIvmXZ4ikn2J-OHA5HA78SIkKy9l-j_wWgqqpHMr31tZowOhDSiaBVZ-Z8BWfpk/s1600-h/tree06_12.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYQBcWIiuzqfyiUHrhhaYPrDNjE2XMWI-RAm2I_7diqHiDHKud5xrLNllMDq-cXhjg_ZvYfES_cZCZKIvmXZ4ikn2J-OHA5HA78SIkKy9l-j_wWgqqpHMr31tZowOhDSiaBVZ-Z8BWfpk/s200/tree06_12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418511183918497714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IW6C5zCf4ySCqoKItlveg1mHn6HRkobKw1qKijp194ybkADeauNg1i4eENbZiTat4gp2xrHyLWJ5K5IQohYIhR75vMvligraunSYQ1yba_U_idtzXJdEM5q6yXznv3NmStUenu_AvnC-/s1600-h/tree4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IW6C5zCf4ySCqoKItlveg1mHn6HRkobKw1qKijp194ybkADeauNg1i4eENbZiTat4gp2xrHyLWJ5K5IQohYIhR75vMvligraunSYQ1yba_U_idtzXJdEM5q6yXznv3NmStUenu_AvnC-/s200/tree4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418511110939544002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anyways, there was also this lovely statue not far from the tree of "The Holy Family" and I sketched that, too. I was able to get pretty close, and got lots of good detail. I figured it made a nice Christmas card, too... so I scanned it in and digitally added a watercolor background to give it a more "umph". Here is the final product:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHJ6aUJg4ijy4-wr-w6SjncUPBes5Mj17JdgyuFLp_y4b0u8kM0T3GTO81iWXRipGHLXDIxvQM9FCHRk9RcX8Besu3xfFHpvpFSfZDyhoMIjB5gT1z7S12uIYYS1hhEe5DyOPLANiv1bV/s1600-h/HolyFamily.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 129px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHJ6aUJg4ijy4-wr-w6SjncUPBes5Mj17JdgyuFLp_y4b0u8kM0T3GTO81iWXRipGHLXDIxvQM9FCHRk9RcX8Besu3xfFHpvpFSfZDyhoMIjB5gT1z7S12uIYYS1hhEe5DyOPLANiv1bV/s200/HolyFamily.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418512401383473698" border="0" /></a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-22820744903220664282009-12-16T18:52:00.001-08:002009-12-16T20:02:12.251-08:00Clash with my TItans<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQETBYd-Bp2SZfYz95iNIriSCcO-55MCnvA6YWbB2EwkZrmE2_9z9rl2eMTANgmobKqHeMc9u2seNC_pPBU7ntG0I2C5S0iZFcQqqNAYs0VPyPQjjxfsLrA8rgpYjiSl4YswbDLsCyZ6F/s1600-h/resized_Clash_of_the_Titans_posters.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQETBYd-Bp2SZfYz95iNIriSCcO-55MCnvA6YWbB2EwkZrmE2_9z9rl2eMTANgmobKqHeMc9u2seNC_pPBU7ntG0I2C5S0iZFcQqqNAYs0VPyPQjjxfsLrA8rgpYjiSl4YswbDLsCyZ6F/s200/resized_Clash_of_the_Titans_posters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047630445307042" border="0" /></a>OK... I have to post about this cuz it makes me mad.<br /><br />I heard the Clash of the Titans was being re-made... but haven't seen anything (or heard too much about it) until just now. I just saw the poster campaign and teaser trailer online... and I'm NOT happy. WTF happened? It's all super dark and serious... hard edged and raw. I know we're in a recession/ depression, fighting a war, everything sucks, (blah, blah, blah) but does it have to seep into one of my most beloved fantasy films of all time?<br /><br />ex #1: Why is pegasus BLACK? Is it just to be different, or perhaps better match the bleak movie poster campaign (see #3 below)? Well, fine. The myth says Pegasus was born from Medusa's blood, so maybe Pegasus should be deep red, or a dark, ruddy brown and not that lovely white stallion we all know. I'll accept the color change, but why not make it glistening and beautiful? After all, it's a known fact now that even vampires sparkle in the sunlight.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRA27bE1SX37peMb_QSVOPCTtG8gKwIkHdnDV7o3GQCrl00T3D84RPHpZVrD5aSn11sAjGpqA4ZVoThQ1MtCkcs39ug16v7ZKQ03tBWoQsDyv-H_9GjUlNduXpUwoLBs3AwTvVZm1Y63J/s1600-h/witches.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRA27bE1SX37peMb_QSVOPCTtG8gKwIkHdnDV7o3GQCrl00T3D84RPHpZVrD5aSn11sAjGpqA4ZVoThQ1MtCkcs39ug16v7ZKQ03tBWoQsDyv-H_9GjUlNduXpUwoLBs3AwTvVZm1Y63J/s200/witches.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416049262790180610" border="0" /></a>ex #2: Why do the Stygian Witches look like something from Hellboy/ Pans Labyrinth/ Alien? Here is a picture of what I'm talking about (left).<br /><br />If you're going to make a crazy monster, then make it unique and amazing. Why bother if it just reminds you of another movie. ....zzzzzzzz<br /><br />ex #3: Myths are supposed to be a source of wonder and inspiration. The movie teaser and posters just make me think of kicking someone's ass while the world around me is at an end. Everything is bleak and dark, and gigantic monsters are just waiting to crush everything in sight. That just makes me scared and tense.<br /><br />Now look at the original movie poster campaign. (below) Right away you know who the hero is and even though there are some terrible monsters about, the heavens are shining on him and you just know he's gonna make it through it all somehow. Heck, there's even a beautiful woman *gasp* that hints at perhaps a love story or human connection. It's not all about fighting and looking tough at all. There's a whole lot more going on. Poster artist Dan Gouzee did a hell of a job, but also note an equally amazing alternate poster by celebrated fantasy artists (the Hildebrandt brothers) which further enhances the fantasy genre! How amazing is THAT! Yeah!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvBrCxM7W5V8sfnSEX2CxqHcEWtAZ3Uzr1QQAjBpQHw6FsLZL2aQmjFqoI4RpH3YhVYW8wa9u5WF3C0vlv25RHJL0PO2uSupZKpcEWEkwLnr_oB21Y1ZcL8fX_tSH1xG8zc9Ix3-KIl6Y/s1600-h/Clash_Of_The_Titans_Adv_Xlg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvBrCxM7W5V8sfnSEX2CxqHcEWtAZ3Uzr1QQAjBpQHw6FsLZL2aQmjFqoI4RpH3YhVYW8wa9u5WF3C0vlv25RHJL0PO2uSupZKpcEWEkwLnr_oB21Y1ZcL8fX_tSH1xG8zc9Ix3-KIl6Y/s200/Clash_Of_The_Titans_Adv_Xlg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047190623032418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOELAxyQdJIF3-oDjBu6Z4MPBIYCCVyu9Z92B7ASedCiOZbqJivw9OMl_uUZBIqN4f-ZM7eZSduhczwqkgGDcIJcjdz07tXVnx16U6WHHVEFXkhdn_3VWwZBovD5NYyrn_PKsPgOmIQqMZ/s1600-h/clash_of_the_titans.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOELAxyQdJIF3-oDjBu6Z4MPBIYCCVyu9Z92B7ASedCiOZbqJivw9OMl_uUZBIqN4f-ZM7eZSduhczwqkgGDcIJcjdz07tXVnx16U6WHHVEFXkhdn_3VWwZBovD5NYyrn_PKsPgOmIQqMZ/s200/clash_of_the_titans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416043834881220690" border="0" /></a><br />So ... whatever. I'm NOT looking forward to this movie as I had originally hoped for. I actually jumped up and down and clapped my hands at the thought of seeing this story reinterpreted.<br /><br />Now I'm just covering my eyes and moaning. *sigh*Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-52550692115026694422009-12-16T09:26:00.000-08:002009-12-16T10:07:58.198-08:00They casted Alcide!?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0JYbHsFqO0nyZrstzb0yy0py1eoKEEeoTYUv1EuqLaEgY7d2hMhFg2HxxwySJnZtGGfvW8OpKyusagbTMYs5zkp3RKlei1pnGNIchQpELtxlHNb1onKLzJ4tA59joChqtSj36D762hdn/s1600-h/usefinal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0JYbHsFqO0nyZrstzb0yy0py1eoKEEeoTYUv1EuqLaEgY7d2hMhFg2HxxwySJnZtGGfvW8OpKyusagbTMYs5zkp3RKlei1pnGNIchQpELtxlHNb1onKLzJ4tA59joChqtSj36D762hdn/s200/usefinal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415889275041248514" border="0" /></a>Yes! While reading one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://www.lovingtruebloodindallas.com/">Loving True Blood in Dallas</a>, I saw that the role of <em>Alcide</em> Herveaux was given to actor Joe Manganiello. He was on some show called "One Tree Hill" which I never watched (but heard of), but I've otherwise never heard of this guy before. Oh wait... just read he was "Flash Tompson" in that terrible Spiderman 3 movie. Well, that doesn't help as I can't remember anything about that movie anyways (like a bad dream). So I googled him, and saw lots of dark, Italian looking mugshots. <br /><br />Hmmm... looks like he can be scruffy and has looks like he could bulk up with some serious muscle:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9aT00s2qobTF6Dmxl2keg5wBdaUDu4HU3uIsMsoJlnqV5oNBO4qGboyRNPZrwdQR_feJU-PqpYHYsuAaSTrHnmoBXCFI6yqgQEkq0A_t906SReHxJMF3qsO5qxLe0r45574o5mgfaDVi/s1600-h/headline.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9aT00s2qobTF6Dmxl2keg5wBdaUDu4HU3uIsMsoJlnqV5oNBO4qGboyRNPZrwdQR_feJU-PqpYHYsuAaSTrHnmoBXCFI6yqgQEkq0A_t906SReHxJMF3qsO5qxLe0r45574o5mgfaDVi/s200/headline.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415889151411984306" border="0" /></a>But I hope he's got some chest hair! I will start a boycott ...I mean MANcott... against smooth werewolves. Those twinks from New Moon need to stop shaving their chests. Heck, they probably shave their pubes off, too. That's OK (I know it takes all types), but Werewolves need to be hairy! And no "Manscaping" werewolves either: Werewolves are not metrosexual!<br /><br />Well, I won't judge. I'll wait and see what happens next season. All I know is that when I read the books, Alcide could easily be the hottest guy in the series.<br /><br />I sort of imagined him something like:<br />Jason Stathom<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1oQgJC-AhjfL9LVsB3bruCOH38_vOPEJGh8wbpPIxw1BWdywb7nFjsE7qIXQGxR9T2RhOddVLDE4_SD6tvvmkRG8Eu4q9fAHAyym-8IqQ5Ia6F1FRYy51Bc71gOR9Kxhmn0-rComOFxn/s1600-h/transporter_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1oQgJC-AhjfL9LVsB3bruCOH38_vOPEJGh8wbpPIxw1BWdywb7nFjsE7qIXQGxR9T2RhOddVLDE4_SD6tvvmkRG8Eu4q9fAHAyym-8IqQ5Ia6F1FRYy51Bc71gOR9Kxhmn0-rComOFxn/s200/transporter_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415895103906144130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ryan Reynolds<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vSYCOrZE071YnqCvBM93zUwVTG5OQyE5gwzNeX9KcrvopHkXsP3x44aft5yZu4hNQTKGwUmZEK_OVcHnGtrvZsey6kyvcUQs2dhxXRjjnkY-kaDgwbh_X3mcT0QxNM13w2-K_WYE83rf/s1600-h/ryan_reynolds3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vSYCOrZE071YnqCvBM93zUwVTG5OQyE5gwzNeX9KcrvopHkXsP3x44aft5yZu4hNQTKGwUmZEK_OVcHnGtrvZsey6kyvcUQs2dhxXRjjnkY-kaDgwbh_X3mcT0QxNM13w2-K_WYE83rf/s200/ryan_reynolds3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415894724729974642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />or (the obvious) "Huge Jackedman"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINNRSUZ14rCclhoILHFdIyPFzrZhEn_hJ_6IYzXi_tRfHyfwTsFQjCB5p11RSQkNcNQ4fgOUCQDXKdPALgbLKMW0CAuIzqOV6o-mE9kVkDCLKrkLwHsj1THPRvxCjSHZiVZ61EwA0iUC6/s1600-h/hugh_jackman1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINNRSUZ14rCclhoILHFdIyPFzrZhEn_hJ_6IYzXi_tRfHyfwTsFQjCB5p11RSQkNcNQ4fgOUCQDXKdPALgbLKMW0CAuIzqOV6o-mE9kVkDCLKrkLwHsj1THPRvxCjSHZiVZ61EwA0iUC6/s200/hugh_jackman1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415895664510850962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Do you think I'm right? Will you join my fight to bring hairy werewoves back in style? Please leave a comment and tell me... so I know who I can and cannot sacrifice. ;)Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-80191497157053572602009-12-13T15:43:00.000-08:002009-12-13T16:07:26.994-08:00Hire Me!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7mYqTjasJ3XRdXEwZVODeSXgWpMdd8ARBC4eh7DnaobQhN4Q4k9FSX_yNaiGpEI_4moIPhNegw0fK3ZbgZc-sXthOlrir3UBikGLCxU7tMtgogAP3O2us56Jx3fMUSbh9MKAG8im7MF5/s1600-h/portraits-banner.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7mYqTjasJ3XRdXEwZVODeSXgWpMdd8ARBC4eh7DnaobQhN4Q4k9FSX_yNaiGpEI_4moIPhNegw0fK3ZbgZc-sXthOlrir3UBikGLCxU7tMtgogAP3O2us56Jx3fMUSbh9MKAG8im7MF5/s200/portraits-banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414875379026519250" border="0" /></a>Do you know anyone that needs an Illustrator or Graphic Designer? I'm ready, willing, and able to help!<br /><br />I am also here for anyone who wants to commission me for a sketch, too. It makes for a unique and fun gift idea, too. I can do pet portraits, a sketch of your favorite super hero, villain, or anything else you can dream up.<br /><br />Right now (for a limited time) you can donate $20+ and I'll make a "digital portrait" of any photo you email to me. Just click on the "donate" button at the right to make the donation, and send me a picture. It's that easy! Note the digital image I create will be a 4x4 inch square jpeg file.<br />Here's one of me:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tji6khTBA3w8rr00K8chFcfpNf2pDrjXMmBQRHs3X8agw-MYwbmff00dj2Y_IJhT_Vu-oAB287frZdByuRmAT3Gw3MqCLCjs8-icDQ4LHo1nZL2LZsLBrxcpETUmJ_23MHwalQyX6ySv/s1600-h/portraits-digify.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tji6khTBA3w8rr00K8chFcfpNf2pDrjXMmBQRHs3X8agw-MYwbmff00dj2Y_IJhT_Vu-oAB287frZdByuRmAT3Gw3MqCLCjs8-icDQ4LHo1nZL2LZsLBrxcpETUmJ_23MHwalQyX6ySv/s200/portraits-digify.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414874893760396370" border="0" /></a>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798282010252178824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707730613446120414.post-17207211145036017862009-12-13T15:02:00.000-08:002009-12-13T15:34:16.181-08:00Rock out with your milkshakeI just found the most incredible thing... well, for today at least. It's a "Got Milk" campaign that also helps schools around the country to raise money for their arts program. Students can remake their favorite scene(s) from the movie to compete for big bucks. How freakn awesome is that! I wish this was around when I was in high school... I would have killed to have played the role of Strawberry Summers... I mean White Gold. ;)<br /><br />Anyways, if you know any high school students or folks that do... then make sure they know about this epic rock opera. It's freaking amazing to watch. It's hilarious, fun, campy, and educational (well, slightly educational in the fact that milk helps to promote healthy bones, teeth, hair, and muscle.) I wish every fund-raising opportunity could be this fun. Check out this promo on YouTube:<br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/81KxH3Y64iQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/81KxH3Y64iQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />All of this wholesome goodness and more is available online here:<br /><a href="http://www.milkquarious.com">http://www.milkquarious.com</a><br /><br />I have to take the opportunity here to post clips of a few of my other favorite things here, too. 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