I go to the movies quite a lot. I love movies, and tend to also spend a lot of time analysing them as well, as I have an interest in storytelling and movie making. So I figured I might as well start writing my opinions on some of them now and then.
So I just got back from seeing the new Astro Boy movie. Yep, I'm totally not adverse to going and seeing "kids" movies, in fact I see quite a lot of them. If a story is well presented I don't really believe it has age barriers, and this was a good example of that. Not to mention I just love fantasy stuff, which is often easier to find in kids movies!
Now, I'm probably a little bit biased here though. I love Astro Boy, have since I was a kid. In fact, I'm pretty sure Astro was my first ever "cartoon crush"! (What... come on... like every body doesn't have crushes on cartoon characters!)
The movie was wonderful! They managed to keep it truly in the spirit of the original Astro, without it being too sickly sweet or silly. The new Astro is brave and gentle and wise, and pulls it all off while still being likable and cool instead of just a creepy pansy. They deal with some seriously heavy issues, namely a parents grief and reactions over the death of their child, and while it still teared me up a little here and there, they managed to keep it light hearted enough for kids, without lessening it.
And yeah, he still has machine guns in his ass. And it's totally cool.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Website Update! New Art and Competitions
Greetings from Fairies and Fantasy Online Store!
Selina Fenech Fairies & Fantasy - Jessica Galbreth Enchanted Art - Spellbound Greetings
Michele-lee Phelan - Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Two new artworks by Selina! "Arianrhod's Sky" and "The Golden Gift" have been released for sale as art prints, art pendants, keychains, journals, earrings and coffee mugs! See all the new products and art here- http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/catalog.php?category=35
The Fairies and Fantasy Art Awards have ended and the winner announced! See the winning artwork, and find out about next years Art Awards online at http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/pages/competition.php
Christmas Art Giveaway Competition! Just like last year, we are running a competition with your chance to win an original artwork for Christmas, just by shopping at fairiesandfantasy.com! Find out more on the Competitions page- http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/pages/competition.php
YES! Cameo Art pendants and Ornate keychains are all back in stock! We have had heaps of people asking after these items, and apologise they were unavailable for a while, but we have heaps of supplies in now and won't be running out again!
But we will be running out of 2010 Selina Fenech Fairies Calenders very soon! These are now on sale and selling fast, so just a reminder to get in quick!
The Nouveau Angels and Nouveau Mermaids Art Print Sets have been retired from sale. Four new artworks are now on the proverbial chopping block, and are on sale at a reduced price until retired! See them in the Last Chance Prints Gallery
We've added a fun Decorating Tips page with cute ideas on home decorating to get the most out of your art prints and fairy gift collection.
Over a dozen new photos from Fans have been added to the Selina Fenech Fan Gallery page! If you've sent your tattoo photo in recently, see if yours has been listed!
Congratulations to...
Congratulations to subscriber "Nettie" for winning this months subscriber free print draw! I will email you personally to arrange your free miniprint prize!
I hope you will stop in and take a look at all the great new art and products just released!
Love and magic,
Selina Fenech
Fairies and Fantasy
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New Art- Arianrhod
Another artwork finished! It's nice to be painting again. This one was fun, because to get that really vibrant background, it's a case of throwing as much paint on as the paper will hold! I played with thick, wet in wet washes, spattering, and pastels to create the nebula feel. I think I originally intended to base it more precisely on "The witches nebula" but it evolved on it's own as it went... soooo.... just gave up after a while. The stars above her head though are the constellation of Corona Borealis.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New Art- Nemetona
I'm starting to get back into painting again, I've got SO MANY artworks I have to get done for my next card deck with Lucy Cavendish.
Here's another just ticked off the list. This is Nemetona. She is the goddess of the grove, so I really wanted to portray her as almost dryad like, but still being "human" formed, and combine that with fairies and the tree of life symbol!
Here's another just ticked off the list. This is Nemetona. She is the goddess of the grove, so I really wanted to portray her as almost dryad like, but still being "human" formed, and combine that with fairies and the tree of life symbol!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
2010 Calendars Now Available!
Calendars are in, have been counted, checked, hand signed, and listed online to buy now! These calendars have turned out so pretty, the printing company did an amazing job! This calendar features all Fairy artworks, many from the Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle card deck, some of which haven't yet been released on my site yet.
There are only 150 available, which means they are highly collectable and will sell out quick.
You can order them ONLY from http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/catalog.php?category=11
There are only 150 available, which means they are highly collectable and will sell out quick.
You can order them ONLY from http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/catalog.php?category=11
Home from Holidays
Hey everybody, I just got home from my trip to Vietnam! Feeling some major jet lag right now, so I'm making this quick just to say I'm home and it's good to be home! The trip was awesome and I'm planning on getting some photos online this week to share, along with some stories of our adventures :) There were typhoons, mermaid caves, landslides, the butterfly spotted emerald waters of Halong Bay... More later ;)
Today, tomorrow I am mostly relaxing and cleaning and catching up at home, then monday is diving right back into work again, got some awesome things on the to-do list to share!
PS: 2010 Calendars are in stock and will be listed online tomorrow!!
Today, tomorrow I am mostly relaxing and cleaning and catching up at home, then monday is diving right back into work again, got some awesome things on the to-do list to share!
PS: 2010 Calendars are in stock and will be listed online tomorrow!!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Off to Vietnam- Final Reminders!
Today I'm getting the very last orders packed ready to send before I fly off to Vietnam on Sunday. I'm starting to get excited about the holiday, but also scared! I always have this inner fear when it comes to going away. I guess it's that whole issue of stepping out of your comfort zone. And for me, my lifestyle revolves around my business, and so does my income. I am my business and my business is me, there's always work to be done and things going on that involve my time and effort to make them work and up and leaving all that behind un-cared for just scares me. This holiday, still only a reasonable three weeks in length, is the longest I've EVER been away from my business. It's also the longest I've been away from my Kitty Fantastico, so I worry for her as well, and Jed the lorikeet. I'm sure they will all be fine, but the worry is still there. I know though, as soon as I'm off in another country I'll be distracted enough by all the wonderful things to see and do that it won't hinder my holiday fun!
A few reminders before I leave-
The Fairies and Fantasy Art Competition is still running and you still have a few weeks left to get your entries in! I've had some gorgeous "Moon" themed artworks entered already. The winner gets a CASH prize and an actual trophy! Since I'm going to be away until the 10th and can't judge the winner before then, I will even let people keep submitting entries until then! More details are here- http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/pages/competition.php
Feel free to keep shopping online at www.fairiesandfantasy.com while I'm away, but please be aware that orders will not be shipping again until I return on the 10th. I unfortunately didn't have time to train a new employee to take over while I'm away since moving house and studio earlier this year.
The benefit of getting your order in while I'm away, is that it will get first priority getting sent out as soon as I get home, and not get delayed as the christmas rush kicks in from then on!
2010 Calendars will be available as soon as I am back! and they will be a limited edition only, so be ready to get your order in then, because they sell out fast!
A few reminders before I leave-
The Fairies and Fantasy Art Competition is still running and you still have a few weeks left to get your entries in! I've had some gorgeous "Moon" themed artworks entered already. The winner gets a CASH prize and an actual trophy! Since I'm going to be away until the 10th and can't judge the winner before then, I will even let people keep submitting entries until then! More details are here- http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/pages/competition.php
Feel free to keep shopping online at www.fairiesandfantasy.com while I'm away, but please be aware that orders will not be shipping again until I return on the 10th. I unfortunately didn't have time to train a new employee to take over while I'm away since moving house and studio earlier this year.
The benefit of getting your order in while I'm away, is that it will get first priority getting sent out as soon as I get home, and not get delayed as the christmas rush kicks in from then on!
2010 Calendars will be available as soon as I am back! and they will be a limited edition only, so be ready to get your order in then, because they sell out fast!
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