http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:MadameGiry&section=today deviantART RSS for by:MadameGiry en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:27:21 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/25980297/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/25980297/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:04:45 PDT
I suppose that fanart will be forthcoming at some point.

And now I need to go to the library and see if the Order of the Phoenix DVD is still available since I never watched it.

And maybe I'll have to reconsider my vow to avoid reading the books since I am naturally suspicious of most things that are supersaturated pop culture...

Dang and blast.

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/24742577/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/24742577/ Wed, 13 May 2009 17:54:28 PDT 's Gender Bender Phanart Contest!

In First Place, we have 's impressive comic entry, featuring foreshoretening, facial expressions, and sound-effects action! I have to say, femme Raoul is rather scary somehow. I think it's that wide-eyed expression...



In Second Place, puts a great spin on the Final Lair scene from ALW's stage show. I really love the way the deformity, including the thinning hair, was rendered.



Great job and congratulations to both!

Now... *rubs hands together and plots for 'Super Phantom'*

Mwahahahah...

Nifty Clubs -
Phantom of the Opera and Other Stock - ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/24340875/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/24340875/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:21:05 PDT
Of course I know many fine phan artists and it was difficult to decide how to go about doing this journal, but in the end I settled on a choosing pieces that appeal to my personal aesthetic tastes, whether or not they may be popular or underexposed. I have chosen to select only one piece per artist, but please do not feel offended if you or your favorite artist is not represented! I love looking at phanart and I applaud everyone who takes the time to produce works about this wonderful story.






http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/24215879/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:56:29 PDT
It seems like in this day of Wacoms and OpenCanvas and all the wonders afforded to artists by digital technology, traditional painting can sometimes get overlooked. I myself prefer to work in non-digital media, so it is always gratifying to run across pieces done with old school techniques and materials. So here is a selection of pieces that I think exhibit some of the best qualities of traditional painting.

Enjoy!







Nifty Clubs -
Phantom of the Opera and Other Stock -... ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/23623808/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/23623808/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:04:47 PDT 'Somewhere in Time' contest, made me this awesome little stamp, which I can now post thanks to the three-month subscription that came with it!



How very cool!

I'm going to try to do some art features as long as I have the sub, so keep your eyes on this space.

~Madame~

Nifty Clubs - ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/22612331/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/22612331/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:45:38 PST
Truly one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century and worthy member of the great Wyeth Family art legacy.

May his work continue to inspire for generations to come.

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/22348978/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/22348978/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:48:02 PST did was rather fun, so here goes!


Rules of the game:

- Choose a singer/band/group
- Answer using ONLY titles of songs by that singer/band/group

Hmm... after careful consideration, I choose MEAT LOAF

1. Are you male or female?
"Good Girls Go To Heaven (But The Bad Girls Go Everywhere)"

2. Describe yourself.
"Wasted Youth"

3. What do people feel when they're around you?
"Everything Louder Than Everything Else"

4. How would you describe your previous relationship?
"Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire)"

5. Describe your current relationship.
"All Revved Up With No Place To Go"

6. Where would you want to be now?
"Heaven Can Wait"

7. How do you feel about love?
"For Crying Out Loud"

8. What's your life like?
"Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad"

9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
"Rock And Roll Dreams Come True"

10. Say something wise.
"Objects In the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are"


Oh, and Happy New Year, everyone!

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/21363163/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/21363163/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:01:17 PST
Also, Spectrum 15 has recently been released. I used a Borders coupon to pick up my copy and per usual it is chocked full of gorgeous artwork in a wide range of styles and subjects. Very much worth a look!

[link]

Check it out and good luck to anyone who enters!

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/21329254/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/21329254/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:25:59 PST The stag in the forest runs free
But gathered together to greet the storm
Tomorrow belongs to me

The branch on the linden is leafy and green
The Rhine gives its gold to the sea
But somewhere a glory awaits unseen
Tomorrow belongs to me

The babe in his cradle is closing his eyes
The blossom embraces the bee
But soon says the whisper, arise, arise
Tomorrow belongs to me
Tomorrow belongs to me

Now Fatherland, Fatherland, show us the sign
Your children have waited to see
The morning will come
When the world is mine
Tomorrow belongs to me
Tomorrow belongs to me
Tomorrow belongs to me
Tomorrow belongs to me

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/20783082/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/20783082/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:01:25 PDT
For those who don't, it's a proposal that, if passed, would require that all artists register their creative works with registries (that have not yet been created) in order to guarantee their copyrights. Of course, in order to register works, artists would have to pay for this service. If an artist does not register their work with these authorities, then anyone who sees artwork posted online or anywhere can check if the work has been registered. If it hasn't, then said person is free to use the artwork, with or without the consent of the original artist and without being required to give any sort of credit or compensation for that usage.

THIS IS WRONG!

Furthermore, this piece of legislation, which had been considered dead, was ADDED TO THE BAILOUT BILL THAT HAS JUST BEEN PASSED BY THE SENATE!

For the sake of artists and creative persons everywhere, you NEED to get in contact with your US Representative in the House of Representatives and make it known that you oppose this bill!

The Orphaned Works Bill, if passed, will strip artists of all rights to their work and seems designed to cater to special interests bent on profiting off of the registry fees artists would have to pay and/or the fact that they wouldn't have to pay artists with nonregistered works for the use of said works.

Everyone, go to [link] and let your voices be heard!

PROTECT YOUR ARTWORK AND YOUR INTEGRITY!

Learn more about the bill here: [link]

~Madame~

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/20322924/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/20322924/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:49:12 PDT
Bill Melendez, who will be forever remembered as being the animator of the Peanuts cartoons. A Charlie Brown Christmas and Race For Your Life Charlie Brown are my favs, along with the one about World War I.

A wonderful talent, you will be missed and your work will still inspire and entertain for years to come.

BILL MELENDEZ
1916 - 2008

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/19034520/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/19034520/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:09:30 PDT
The Devil's Rose [link] (link now fixed!) by dark fantasy art master Brom (who some of you know as one of my artistic heroes), is a stunning work about Hell, betrayal, redemption and love set against the backdrop of the scorched Texas desert. If you like the Wild West, if you like demons, if you like tragic love stories, heck - if you like a good, fast-paced story, you have to read this book.

It goes without saying that the illustrations are absolutely magnificent; each page is a work of art. There are no plain white pages. The book is overflowing with evocative weathered parchment backdrops, blood splatters, bullet holes, and of course, Brom's darkly glorious paintings.

The story itself is generally well-written (though I did find one minor grammatical error) and weaves a tale full of twists and turns that will challenge what you initially think about the characters. There are some good philosophical moments here as well - albeit not exactly Nietzsche, particularly as pertains to religion and the fate of the soul.

You will love the main character, Cole, for his dogged determination, as well as for his tragic past. One part Clint Eastwood, one part Vampire Hunter D, and all awesome. He's become one of my favorite literary characters. (Crap, more fanart inspiration!)

Just a word of caution; this book is not for the really young or the squeamish. There is blood and gore and death aplenty, as well as a goodly amount of swearing and bit of obscenity. So approach with caution.

Otherwise; GET THIS BOOK! You won't regret it.

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/18411637/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/18411637/ Tue, 20 May 2008 08:21:38 PDT 'alternate ending' for Phantom contest.

First Place:
[link] -
'Surrender' by features a nice costume replica of the ALW Phantom film's Red Death costume and use of digital filters to create an evocative, dark atmosphere.

Runner Up:
[link] - 'End of the Ghost's Love Story' by features excellent compositional skills in a multi-panel work that is reminiscent of comic books and film storyboards, combined with beautiful coloration.

Congratulations to both. It was a tough contest with many worthy entries.

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/18188732/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/18188732/ Mon, 05 May 2008 21:33:55 PDT
Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to give aid to this devastated country and remember the lives that have been lost and ruined by this tragedy - so sadly reminiscent of the Southeast Asian Tsunami and Hurrcane Katrina.


~Madame~

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/17017085/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/17017085/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:45:45 PST
Thanks so much to everyone who's supported my work over the years! It's an exiciting milestone (considering I totally forgot 10,000 hits, oops) and I'm humbled and glad that my work has been appreciated by so many.

In celebration, I've made up a quick Phantomy tattoo style design:

[link]

Thank you again to all who've visited, commented, and favorited! It all means so much to me.

Regards,
~Madame~

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/15843247/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/15843247/ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:47:03 PST
(Didn't even notice there for a while - oops!)

1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal / blog of these facts
4. At the end of the post 8 more persons are tagged and named
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged


1. My right shoulder is an inch or so lower than my left shoulder.
2. I took ballet and tap dance classes up until third grade; tutu and all...
3. There's a group of real animals skulls on top of my bookshelf.
4. I once had a goldfish, named Goldeyes, who lived to be like 9 years old.
5. I remember the most silly things, it's the important stuff that gets forgotten!
6. Uggs scare me.
7. So do Crocs.
8. I had a raging stomach ache last night; it sucked.

Alright, now....



Your turn!

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/15833891/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/15833891/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:16:05 PST This day in December
When the foe first fired a shot.
It would be a treason
If this act of no reason
Should ever be forgot.

In memory of those whose lives were lost on the attack on Pearl Harbor, this day in 1941.

*Salutes*

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/15185689/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/15185689/ Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:58:27 PDT
What the hell?

I do not think that Bush is a perfect president; the man has made mistakes, and said mistakes may take some time to correct. However, anyone who compares him to Adolf Hitler, the totalitarian leader personally responsible for the terrorization and deaths of millions of innocents, and posessing an insatiable appitite for world domination, has trivialized and misunderstood the full gravity of that terrible chapter in world history.

Furthermore, if someone does wish to level an artistic criticism at Bush, please do us all the decency of trying to find a novel, and more intellectual manner of presenting your argument! If you honestly believe that you're being clever and funny by drawing the same thing, the same idea, that hundreds of others have drawn, you're sadly mistaken.

____________________________

Clubs I'm part of:

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13994131/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13994131/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:12:54 PDT
Imagine my surprise when yesterday, whilst wandering through a mall, I ran across a Hot Topic that I did not recognize...

- Gone was the brooding urban wasteland portal, replaced instead by a clean-cut, conventional pale-brown brick facade with plate glass

- Gone were all the cool outlandish gothic gowns, capes, coats, top hats, angel/devil wings, replaced instead by a plethora of cargo pants and fitted tees printed with such properties as Harry Potter and typical rock band logos (And if I'm not mistaken, the store seems primarily geared towards female customers insofar as apparel goes).

- Perhaps the most offensive of all: The blazing red sign above the door of the shop had been replaced by a inobtrusive 'HT' scrawl in black and yellow.

- Note: Torrid, the plus size branch of Hot Topic, had similarly undergone a total makeover with most of its apparel resembling castoffs from Limited Too.

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO HOT TOPIC?!

It's utterly depressing to see that such a unique and boldly eccentric shop has come to cave in to safer, more mainstream marketing and merchandising.

If your local Hot Topic doesn't look like this already, consider this fair warning as to what's in store for it.

Oh the horror....

*a singularly surly Madame*

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13700684/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13700684/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:53:37 PDT (including some Phantom and Madame Giry stock by yours truly!)

Other illustrious members of the group are:



I can't wait to do more shoots in the future! Mwahahah!

Enjoy!

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13675623/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13675623/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:19:07 PDT [link] ) and Sasha Kinens ( [link] ).

Now I've never received any training whatsoever in oils and my experiences with watercolors is limited at best. My current paints of choice are Liquitex High Viscosity grade acrylics. I love the brilliance of color and texture of acrylics, along with ease of water clean-up.

It just struck me as odd that not a single artist, article, or ad in American Artist so far has featured works done in acrylic paint. Does this signify some sort of professional bias against acrylics as somehow inferior or amateur in nature compared to older paint types (i.e. - oil, watercolor, egg tempera)?

While we're on the subject, it seems like digital painting also gets the shaft in the magazine; but that doesn't surprise me so much as the seeming aversion to acrylic, a 'real' paint type.

Interesting.

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13411968/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/13411968/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:41:07 PDT
As some of you may recall, I had previously posted a journal entry regarding the question of 'fanart' vs. 'fine art' and the difference between public reception of each genre.

After having gone on something of an artistic hiatus while I had some other issues to deal with in my life, I found that when I finally had time to devote to art again, I had no real desire to do anything fandom-based.

Instead, even the most mundane exercise, that of a profile portrait painting, became so much more invigorating and satisfying, both on a personal level and an artistic level, that I think, at least for a while, I will be devoting most of my efforts towards original/non-fandom artwork.

This is a path I haven't really trod with any seriousness since my senior thesis exhibition last spring and I find myself missing the excitement of creativity from original thought to original work.

So, my apologies to those who have always enjoyed and supported my fanart. I cannot thank you enough and I appreciate all of you! However, at this time I don't think I'll be doing very much of it. I feel I need some time to discover and rediscover my own visions and style, rather than relying on the ideas of others.

Far be it from me to scorn and turn my nose up at fanart, but right now I crave to tread upon less-trodden ground.


Now be good deviant buddies and don't point out any Phantom art contests to me.

Regards,
~Madame~

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12673141/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12673141/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:09:34 PDT On bended knee, in the shadow of an unknown room
Empty eyes with no more tears to cry
Turning heavenward toward the light

Crying Jesus, help me
To see the morning light-of one more day
But if I should die before I wake,
I pray my soul to take

Can you feel the hearts of the children?
Aching for home, for something of their very own
Reaching hands, with nothing to hold on to,
But hope for a better day a better day

Crying Jesus, help me
To feel the love again in my own land
But if unknown roads lead away from home,
Give me loving arms, away from harm

Can you hear the voice of the children?
Softly pleading for silence in a shattered world?
Angry guns preach a gospel full of hate,
Blood of the innocent on their hands

Crying Jesus, help me
To feel the sun again upon my face,
For when darkness clears I know you're near,
Bringing peace again

Dali cujete sve djecje molitive?
(Croatian translation:
'Can you hear all the children's prayers?')
Can you hear the prayer of the children?

- music and lyrics by KURT BESTOR

A beautiful and relevant song for our troubled times, in this country and others. If you can, track down a copy of it; a very moving piece.

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12498806/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12498806/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:53:45 PDT 's Illustrate Leroux/Kay contest, here are the winning pieces!


FIRST!
by
This piece struck me with its wealth of detail, particularly in Erik's wonderfully expressive and sad eyes, and the tangled lily flowers lining his casket. As Blondeyetti mentioned, the stems of the flowers correspond to the protruding bones and muscles of Erik's physicque, and there's also something of a parallel between the shape of his ear and of the blossoms. The resulting image gives the impression that Erik is trying to blend in, to sink into that bed of flowers in order to conceal his shame and self-loathing from the gawking masses. Wonderful!

SECOND!
by
Since I am notoriously loathe to render backgrounds of almost any sort, this lovely image caught my eye. The yellows and reds compliment one another nicely and the lighting is soft and subdued; reflecting the comfort and security expreienced by Erik in his sanctuary in the cellar below Giovanni's home. I also love the clutter of papers, which illustrate young Erik's insatiable appatite for knowledge, along with his brilliant genius. A beautiful and lovely image!

THIRD!
by
*blush* Thanks guys!

Congratulations to the other winners! My admiration also goes out to all the other entrants! There were lots of great entries this time and it was difficult to choose a single favorite! Great job everyone!

And Happy Easter Weekend to all!

~Madame~

__________________

- Clubs -

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12277230/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12277230/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:53:48 PDT
So I just whipped up two entries for 's Phantom costume design contest today and I was looking over my recent entries - all of which are fanart of some sort.

This got me to thinking and noticing how, more often than not, fanart gets much more attention than original works of art. At least, that's my experience when posting my own works - and I've seen that's the case on a few of my dA buddies' galleries as well.

I mean, it's always flattering when one's artwork is faved/commented on, regardless of what the work is of. However, there is a certain satisfaction to be had whenever someone praises a work or body of work that is totally of your own imagination and creation; particularly something that you've put a lot of conceptual ideas and development into and that you're proud of. But even so, recognition of these works may be lacking in comparison to fanart, which has a ready-made appreciative pool of viewers.

On the other hand, it is fun to make fanart, and there seems to always be another contest to enter that taps into your fan-ness. (exhibit A: endless procession of phantom fan art contests, woo!) Crossovers, alternate universes, illustrations, etc! A wonderful, communal world of indulging and sharing in a passion for a particular story/character!

Goodness knows I do want to do more original work, but it's so difficult to come up with an idea I'm satisfied with sometimes, and there's always that temptation to fall back on what 'works' (namely, what gets noticed - fanart). But sometimes I just get the impression that the only reason why I get a decent number of pageviews is because of my fanart and not because of my original works.

Does anyone else have this problem? It's a little frustrating to think about because on one hand, yes, you're getting hits and praise, but on the other hand, you wish that more of your own ideas would get noticed at least as much as, if not more than, your work based on the ideas of others.

Bah, excuse my rant, and have a good evening...

PS - 300 was magnificent; carnage never looked so beautiful.

~Madame~

__________________

- Clubs -

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12092501/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/12092501/ Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:17:45 PST
I can't wait to go see 300 this Friday night. The film looks so freaking bloody beautiful - and opera of violence and carnage and battle.

It's going to be amazing.

__________________

- My Partner in Crime -



- Clubs -

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/11644832/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/11644832/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:29:24 PST
I bring you, high-end designer URINALS!

[link]

Such a lovely bathroom fixture, I think!

They should make one in the shape of a Venus Flytrap....

Enjoy

__________________

- My Partner in Crime -



- Clubs -

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/11570112/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/11570112/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:03:37 PST
Pardon the mess as I try to sort this all out!

- My Partner in Crime -



- Clubs -

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/11025902/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/11025902/ Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:20:22 PST
He brought it in today and insisted that it be a Christmas present. *big grin* Thanks, bud!

The artwork in this is AMAZING! I haven't quite gotten around to reading it yet but you guys have to check it out - even if you hate comics or think comics are silly - the interior art of this book is magnificent; painterly, dynamic, dramatic, gorgeous. Major kudos to the artists!

You can check out some of the fantastic artwork at these links:

[link]

[link]

Even if, as is sometimes typical of comics, the dialogue turns out to be a little cheesy, you have to pick this up just for the illustrations. Totally rockin!

~Madame~

PS - Happy Holidays to All!

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/10317082/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/10317082/ Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:37:11 PDT has been posted

One day before deadline even, lol.

Best of luck to all entrants!

Regards,
~Madame~

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/10209158/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/10209158/ Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:42:39 PDT
Rest assured I am busy toiling on a new piece of phanart for the Phantom-of-DA-opera contest... the subject of which is movie crossover.

I think I'll surprise you with what I chose to cross Phantom with (and for those of you who know - NO TELLING!)

In the meantime - ugh... bunch of exams coming up too so the contest entry might have to wait just a little longer before being finished...

Regards,
~Madame~

]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/9009898/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/9009898/ Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:45:10 PDT
So here are the links to all eight pieces!

Broken
Extinguished
Sacrifice
Pierced
Aftermath
Balancing
Covert
Ransom - previously unshown and not included in the actual exhibition

And of course, the link to the set of seven pieces that were shown in the University gallery as part of the Senior Thesis Show HERE. I will probably be updating this image since this one is full of glare and funky lighting.

That is all,
Enjoy!

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/8651626/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/8651626/ Tue, 02 May 2006 12:08:13 PDT
This time it's the ten photographs, plus an image of the final arrangement, that make up my Photo III porfolio series, Realization of the Self.

Many thanks to all of my models who patiently allowed me to dress them up and parade them around campus for picture-taking.

See the description of the piece 'Realization of the Self' for more information about the project.

Comments are welcome!

Regards,
~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/8432927/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/8432927/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:02:37 PDT
Check it out [link]

The opening reception was last Friday and it was a total blast. Had a lot of friends come to it, as well as my parents and profs. Great fun!

Please let me know what you think!

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/8362776/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/8362776/ Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:02:44 PDT
That's 7 paintings in the main show, 1 painting in the mini-show = 8 paintings total, all produced over the course of roughly two and a half months.

Whew!

I hope everything goes well *crosses fingers* and that maybe some gallery owner or otherwise somewhat important art personage takes notice.

Maybe now I'll be able to get more sleep. Lol.

Pictures to follow fairly soon.

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/7775649/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/7775649/ Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:06:29 PST
I probably won't reveal many, if any, of the paintings that have been earmarked for my Senior exhibition prior to the opening of the show in April, but I probably will be showing off some of my photography work. And hopefully, hopefully, I'll find time to do a fun piece or two outside of my body of academic work.

In any even, thanks for your continued support and visits and I hope to be able to show you something new soon!

Regards.
~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/7019506/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/7019506/ Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:02:08 PST
Such as Professor Severus Snape.

Thus I was glad, for once, when one of my most persistant Potterhead, tossed this lovely little article about the Potions Master in my direction:

Severus Snape: One teacher’s hero
This ‘Harry Potter’ professor has a smirk and a withering glare for students
by Mary Beth Ellis
[link]

To give you a sample, here is a quote from the piece:

"I wish I could handle the situation more like Severus Snape might. There would be none of this smiley-smiley “I’ve enjoyed teaching all of you” business for Snape, who would deliver unto all one final glare before retiring to his dungeon for a relaxing evening of poking baby kittens with a stick."

Enjoy

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/6916395/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/6916395/ Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:32:57 PST
And of course, like all Halloweens - I've done this one in style Check my SCRAPS page for photos of my Phantom of the Opera Costume!

Anyhow, so storytime for all of you who love to listen to Halloween hijinks.

A bunch of my friends are dressed up as Jedi and Sith, complete with plastic lightsabers that light up, make noise, and all that. So, they made, shall we say, arrangements to interrupt their classes - and I, the random Phantom of the lot, tailed along to see the aftermath.

Scenario 1: MG's English class. RK, dressed as a Sith, storms up to the English classroom, throws open the door, thus causing everyone in the class to go silent, freeze, and stare at him. He points his glowing red lightsaber to MG and growls, "You!". MG leaps up, "I'll take care of this," draws his Jedi green lightsaber and leaps across the classroom out into the hall where the two duel for about 30 seconds - with the result of MG collapsing to the floor, dead, before he gets back up, strolls back into his class as if nothing happened, and says "Sorry about that" casually as he closes the door behind him. To add further hilarity - we find out later that the class had been discussing Don Quixote and the professor had been saying "Some people even live in a world beyond reality and prefer a fantasy existance" at which point RK Sith had burst into the room. Really priceless timing.

Scenario 2: ST's Italian class. RK (again) and BM dressed as Sith, storm up to the door of ST's Italian class, fling open the door, point both their red sabers into the room at ST. RK (again) growls "You!" and ST comes flying out, with Jedi blue saber and robes and all I can see from my vantage point in the hall is the blue saber flashing from within the classroom and the two Sith taking him on one at a time (they can't both fit through the door) until ST dashes out of the classroom and a 3-way duel commences in the hallway. The teacher comes out and clutches onto the door handle - clearly terrified and confused - while the fight continues. It ends with a dead BM Sith, and ST goes back into his class triumphantly and the door closes behind him. Well, that would have been the end of it had we not noticed that during the battle ST's pen and wallet had fallen out of his pants and were laying on the hallway floor so RK picked up the items and tossed open the door again - with lightsaber glowing as though he were about to start another battle - only to stroll in and announce "You lost these in the hallway, you Jedi scum!" and then he left. We find out later that the poor timid little Italian lady had never ever seen any Star Wars film ever before.

And of course in both cases the classes went out of control.

Huzzah!

Oh and tonight there's going to be an 8 Jedi/Sith battle (plus one lone Phantom) in/around the Cafeteria and Chapel. This should be interesting . . . .

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5927311/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5927311/ Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:05:28 PDT
*celebrates*

Thanks so much for your support!

I feel inspired to go draw something now. Hehehe.

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5864335/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5864335/ Thu, 07 Jul 2005 07:07:30 PDT
It's such a terrible tragedy when things like these occur, particularly since London has a history of being a target for other terrorist organizations. But, as many have said - the British are a strong people and I know that they will unify and rise above this atrocity in an outpouring of kindness and mutual support.

It's times like these that bring out the best in people - but it would be even better if times like these never occured.

A prayer for peace and humanity.

Regards,
~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5820167/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5820167/ Sat, 02 Jul 2005 11:28:27 PDT
Fallen is my take on what could have happened during the infamous unmasking scene in The Phantom of the Opera where Christine reveals Erik's face for the first time. It involves a combination of influences, including Leroux, Kay, and a smidge of ALW Movie along with my own inspiration.

Hope you enjoy!

[link] - Fallen

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5707976/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5707976/ Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:11:05 PDT
Now, this is not meant as an insult to ANYONE on DA who does post-modernism - it's just an expression of my opinion of it. Feel free to debate with me if you'd like - Simply put, I'm a traditional artist; I believe in the power of the image over the power of the idea.

So, here's the thread: [link]

Enjoy, kids

~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5659782/ http://MadameGiry.deviantart.com/journal/5659782/ Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:21:27 PDT
Thank you all for your support of a crazy college kid like myself and I do hope that you have enjoyed visiting my humble little DA page among thousands!

Regards and appreication,
~Madame~ ]]> ~MadameGiry