It is incredible fun working with Boaz. She's an encouraging person who is more than willing to hold me to task. She has brilliant ideas and always has this attitude:"Now, I know this is possible. We just need to think ..."
It shows in every new dress she makes. When you wear her outfits, you know it. :) I see you nodding!
So let me tell you the story and show you the first results of our collaboration. As always the photos will not do justice! When you click on the photos, it will open a larger image and, also, map you to the location.
Have you ever created something just for the fun of creating and then found out that other people like it and they think you should try to sell it? For me, this is a panic inducing moment that happens often.
The story for this particular set of art starts about a year ago. I discovered a way to mechanically doodle. It is fascinating to me because I've never been able to just doodle up little squiggly lines that I liked. Allowing mathematics to do the line calculations based on where I moved my mouse -- now that was fascinating ... and beautiful.
Sooo I started making them more "artsy fartsy" ... added a few layers of this and blended a few layers of that and pushed and pulled at the designs. And then RL interrupted with a move and then a computer reload and ...
Well, you know how it works with time and motivation. The more time passes the less motivation exists. Besides, who would really like my art besides me?
Then one day Boaz Sands and I were talking about using art to make digital clothing ... and I confessed that I had a stash of almost completed designs. I got over my nerves and showed them to her. Boaz immediately saw fairy outfits. I was pleased and surprised by how quickly she knew exactly what she would do. So we hatched a plan.
Then Boaz realized Fantasy Faire Race for Life was looming close on the calendar. We decided to go for it. I passed the image "Blushing Petals" and a few ideas over to Boaz and then I was suppose to bring the "Blushing Petals" art into Second Life.
But ... first ... So, have you ever had an idea for a project and then found other really important things that needed to be done instead?
I went on to deal with some other things ... Like completing the greening of Adelebsen Isle (spring time!) and shooting RachelLynn Lane. Okay okay, I only shot her with the camera to capture her poses for the "Blushing Petals" purple outfit.
The outfit flits and floats in a very flirty fae fashion :) The location of the photo shoot is the Adel Forest Garden on Adelebsen Isle.
Why, yes. You are correct. Boaz was ahead of me in the project. So, then it's do or die, put up or shut up. Right?
Have you ever had your creation become demanding? You head off one way with a plan but right in front of your eyes it refuses and heads off in a direction you had not really considered. Yes? Me too!
I imported the art into Second Life. I put it on the prim. Then "Blushing Petals" became a demanding spoiled brat! Honestly! It said the following:
I need to be iridescent
I need to be translucent
I need to have depth
I need to express movement
I need to be Alive!
"Blushing Petals" was also very insistent that I remember all the encouragement I had needed to get this far. It brought to mind all the people who had loved it already. It insisted that I remember what a chicken I am and how much it took for me to get this far with it.
In short, it was kind of like having a parental unit "review" all the things that you really do have to be thankful for and therefore it's time to be more productive, etc ...
You will not believe what happened next. "Blushing Petals" double dared me to create a one of a kind to put into the Fantasy Faire RFL Auction. And so, again with Boaz' swift shove to the shoulders, I did it.
Go Bid! Please :D The auction ends April 9th at 6PM PDT (SLT). Of course you want it. It's purple. It's one of a kind. It's Bigger. And it's for a great cause :) Just drop in and click that little blue ribbon there on the poster. Quick, easy, painless.
And in the mean time ... Boaz whipped up a version of the outfit inspired by both my original "Blushing Petals" art and by Pantone's color of the year: Honeysuckle. Which is described by Pantone as
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.and who can argue with Pantone about color?
So there you have it. A bunch of firsts. It has been a great deal of fun to this point and we can't wait to get started on the next piece.
A recap of destinations
Blushing Petals on Auction at Fantasy Faire for RFL http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fantastical%20and%20Magical/28/177/21/
Blushing Petals art & outfit for RFL http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fantastical%20and%20Magical/47/160/21/
Simply Fae at Fantasy Faire http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fantastical%20and%20Magical/28/177/21
Simply Fae at Adelebse Isle http://slurl.com/secondlife/Adelebsen%20Isle/196/77/29/
The Adel Art Garden http://slurl.com/secondlife/Adelebsen%20Isle/162/124/25/
The Ade Forest http://slurl.com/secondlife/Adelebsen%20Isle/215/233/24/
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