EmeraldAbsynth

And so, with the advent of sunny weather I once again venture forth with my drawing book, unafraid of the paper-slaying 'Rain', to work on my drawings once more. Pending permission from the stock photo's owners, I hope to post some lovely drawings soon! Stay tuned boys and girls for some wicked art.

OOoohh, 13,005 pageviews! Thanks so much to everybody, all the artists and art fans both - I appreciate and love all the comments and support you guys give me! It's amazing to see how sharing art with perfect strangers all over the world can make such a community where anybody can be a friend. Best Wishes to you all this season, and Happy Holidays too.

Last night I was lucky enough to go see Coheed and Cambria live in Vancouver - what a night! I'm a little bruised and battered, definitely hoarse in the voice, but thankfully clean of human sweat as I was determined to still have a shower that night (even at nearly two am...). My clothes are still damp even after a night of hanging to dry.

I don't really know what to say...the performance was mindblowing. Crowd pressure to reach Claudio was overwhelming, I'm glad I was tall so I could still breathe! My legs are sore from bracing to stay at the front of the crowd, my fists from alternately pumping the air, and trying to keep a grip on the fence. My throat is scratchy from screaming the lyrics, dry from dehydration as sweating stole all the moisture from me. I'm still having jolts of adrenaline thinking about it.

What a night, what a rush, what an experience.   

Best Wishes to all - I hope everyone is loved tonight!!

Today is actually my birthday, and I'm off to spend it well. But before I do, I just wanted to give everyone my regards and thank you all for your support and comments. Thank You so much!!   

Happy Valentines Day DA!

"This Faith, more sure than aught beside,
Was the sole joy, ambition, pride
Of her fond heart - the unreasoning scope
   Of all its views, above, below -
So true she felt it that to Hope,
   To Trust, is happier than to Know.
And thus in humbleness they trod,
Abashed, but pure before their God ;
Nor e'er did earth behold a sight
   So meekly beautiful as they,
When, with the altar's holy light
   Full on their brows, they knelt to pray,
Hand within hand, and side by side,
Two links of love, awhile untied
From the great chain above, but fast
Holding together to the last !"

   -Exerpt, Third Angel's Story.


This poem has long been a favourite of mine. Should you find yourself with a spare hour one day, take the time for it in it's entirety.