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]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/27110224/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/27110224/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:50:36 PDT
BTW, does anybody else have a Sideshow moment when Diana mentions "the devil you know" in the song "Maybe"? ;D

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/26921822/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/26921822/ Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:03:53 PDT Oh well.

BTW ... Next to Normal is my current fascination.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/25740193/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/25740193/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:10:20 PDT Phantom of the Opera gender swap. There's so much potential! (Including the can-o-worms called sexism)

I'm only a bit worried since I've already done a full retelling. I think I may cut it down by only writing between scenes and using flashbacks .. but I dunno. We'll see.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/25624009/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/25624009/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:22:36 PDT
BUT the Goren and Eames episode was by far one of the best lately. It's always nice to see Eames get some spotlight, and Bobby was definitely back on his mark. Plus as soon as I saw the first guest star name I realised that my two favourite Roberts were there (Detective Goren and Raul Esparza, who was stellar as Bobby in Company). What an astonishingly creepy performance!

in other news, i got fired from my current position and switched back to my old department.


yay.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/24251570/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/24251570/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:03:05 PDT
I had a plan for an art nouveau triptych of Katherine, Viola, and Desdemona ... but it looks like I'll be improvising, and instead do a Disney-style trio. I had some ideas for Kate (black hair, hawkish features and a feather design on her clothing), Viola (auburn-ish hair and in drag of course!), and Desdemona (probably in white, possibly blonde, and carrying the handkerchief and a willow branch).

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23657517/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23657517/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:44:54 PDT

So as of 3:30 PM Spring Break will have officially begun. Whoo-hoo!

I started my new job yesterday morning, working the front of the pharmacy counter at the supermarket. And boy is 20 hours per week so much better than 4. Especially with so many people completely jobless; I'm very very thankful.

Okay. Plans? Yes! No! Maybe.

~For Shakespeare class I'll hopefully be doing an art nouveau triptych of Katherine, Viola, and Desdemona.

~I have to write a 2nd short story for Fiction class; it's going to be about ghosts, deluded love, and ... energy drinks!

~With an abrupt resurgence in my love for The Woman in White (people laughed, but the digital backdrops were pretty frickin' cool), I have ideas for Disney Marian.

~I also have ideas for the next chapter of my phanfic "Israfel." (technically the first, since I've only posted the prologue)

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23413714/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23413714/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:18:14 PST
Which Requiem Mask character are you?


*loves it* RM is just the most fantastic webcomic I've ever read/seen.

In other news, my new musical obsession is the aria "Glitter and Be Gay" from Bernstein's Candide.

Other than that, I'm going to try to focus on school for the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck!

I'll be back, bb's. to everyone!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23235726/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23235726/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:21:15 PST
Most of you are aware that my iTunes library consists of nearly exclusively show tunes, and plenty of those are not love songs.

Right now I had "Unexpected Song" from Song and Dance in mind, but there are plenty of options.

There's Aida
A bunch of Cole Porter song
If I were feeling snarky, i might pick o soave fancuilla from la boheme
the light in the piazza has some cool selections
miss saigon?
a few from passion

So ... dunno.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23135101/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/23135101/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:25:32 PST

I'm in the library struggling to finish an assignment. So what do I do? D*ck off wasting time. As usual.

I just discovered the massively epic win of Pedobear and will spend the rest of the day fighting the lulz.

Okay, back to work. Maybe.

PS: Screw you, Valentine's Day! I'm going to stay home and rip up paper hearts and get ingloriously drunk.

Maybe.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22981124/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22981124/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:34:07 PST
-Shakespeare as a superhero: THE BARD! His superpower? The filthy pun.
-Disney Eliza Doolittle
~~~~There are a few more BWay characters I'd like to add eventually, including Marian Halcombe, Janet van de Graaf, Aida, the [tos] peeps, etc ...
-Marlowe cheerleaders ("Go Kit go! Go Kit go!")
-I wanted to do some Valentine's Day crap (despite loathing the holiday), but we'll see.
-Daisy and Violet in their Egyptian costumes, or, if I'm ambitious enough, a snip of the "Tunnel of Love" scene.


i'll add more later.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22885680/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22885680/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:22:08 PST The Tempest.

Anyway, as we finished an analysis of the Induction of The Taming of the Shrew, the situation brought up the fact that all of Shakespeare's plays were performed by men. So he was talking about guys in drag, and was saying that when he asked his past classes if they had ever seen a drag show--

--and idiot me raises her hand--

--while he finishes with, "no one would ever raise their hand."


silence.


*FACEPALM*

So, okay, it wasn't an actual show, but I've hung out with queens in and out of drag (drunk and sober, i may add).


Here are 12 lines of blank verse written as a class exercise for today:

Like two small wolves a pair of papillons
Do slumber, spar, and bay at ev'ry door:
My handsome Pip and beautiful one, Beau.
With slender legs so delicate, and paws
So dainty, turn`ed outward o'er the floor,
Their eyes like sloes; their tails are flags so white,
Which wave such prayers imploring one for treats,
Surrendering affection do they wag.
A butterfly Beau's face resembles with
A nose night-dark and moist: mon petit homme!
And gentle Pippin rises from the hearth;
Thus equine does he walk, the smallest horse.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22819083/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22819083/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:32:47 PST
1. Put your MP3/iPod or other device that plays music on "Shuffle."
2. For each question, skip to the next song. Whichever song appears is your answer.
3. YOU SHOULD WRITE THE NAME OF THAT SONG WHETHER YOU WANT TO OR NOT

If everyone says, "everything is well," what do you say?
La Dispute (Amelie soundtrack) heh, contradiction ...

What best describes your personality?
Voglio Restare Cosi (Andrea Bocelli)

What suits you today?
Beethoven Day (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown)

What is your goal in life?
Part Of It All ([title of show])

What is your motto?
I Wish I Could Forget You (Passion)

What do your friends think of you?
Light My Candle (Rent) the best ass below 14th street? Unlikely!

What do you think about often?
Act II Prologue: So Happy (Into the Woods)

How much is 2 + 2?
The Ladies Who Lunch (Company) heh, math was never my strongest suit

What do you think of your best friends?
Fortune Favors the Brave (Aida)

What do you think of the person you like?
Hello (The Drowsy Chaperone)

What is the history of your life?
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (Spamalot)

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Yoda's Theme (Star Wars soundtrack) YES a centuries-old jedi master!

What will you do when you meet the person you like?
There's A Fine, Fine Line (Avenue Q) break up?

What do your parents think of you?
Ladies and Gentlemen, a Toast! (Assassins) very very possible, lol

What will you dance to in your wedding?
Cell Block Tango (Chicago) lolWHUT.

What music will play during your funeral?
Private Conversation (Side Show)

What is your pastime?
Me (Beauty and the Beast)

What is your biggest secret?
O Soave Fanciulla (La Boheme) so don't spill the beans ...

What do you think of your friends?
The Proposal / The Night Was Alive (Titanic)

http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22781380/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:15:09 PST
I checked out Lestat and actually really really like it. I thought it might be too "pop," but it's classier than I expected, and poignant. Combined with Side Show I have a renewed appreciation for the amazing-ness of Hugh Panaro ... Too bad Anne hates fan creations.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22562666/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22562666/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:27:41 PST
Rules of the game:

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

RASPUTINA

1. Are you male or female?
When I Was A Young Girl

2. Describe yourself.
Barracuda

3. What do people feel when they're around you?
High On Life

4. How would you describe your previous relationship?
Our Lies

5. Describe your current relationship.
Watch T.V.

6. Where would you want to be now?
Thimble Island

7. How do you feel about love?
If Your Kisses Can't Hold The Man You Love (Then Your Tears Won't Bring Him Back)

8. What's your life like?
Doomsday Averted

9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
Rock & Roll

10. Say something wise.
Why Don't You Do Right?

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22457880/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22457880/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:59:55 PST

So first off on a minor note: i bought the little mermaid broadway album and really really like it! it's sweet, and its innocence brightens my darker days.

but more importantly i'm getting into Sideshow. In fact, my next major work will likely be "Disney Daisy and Violet." How's that for obscure broadway?

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22031495/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/22031495/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:15:00 PST
it snowed this morning! yay!!! I am such a winter person.

Just a history take-home to finish, and then I am free for a month! I started a new PotO phanfic [link] , based on the premise of Erik being the real Angel of Music, and based on Milton's Paradise Lost.

Oh, and the art? I'm hoping to put in some quality time on "Martini Daae" and posting her for the holiday season. The Craptastic Preview: [link] Not Christmas-y exactly, but certainly festive in her red-and-green and giant glass of booze.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21899064/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21899064/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:54:10 PST ".... flowering thorn." (from my Complete Works of Oscar Wilde, btw)

2.Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you reach?
the back of the chair

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
CNN (Lou Dobbs)

4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
7:10 PM

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
7:26 PM

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
TV, pets, vacuum cleaner

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
taking the dogs out

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
J. Crew

9. What are you wearing?
PJ bottoms and a hoodie

10. Did you dream last night?
Probably

11. When did you last laugh?
this afternoon at Twilight-haters jokes

12. What are on the walls of the room you are in?
a corkboard, a wreath, a portrait of me (lol), and a shelf

13. Seen anything weird lately?
not really

14. What do you think of this quiz?
hm

15. What is the last film you saw?
(new) The Dark Knight, (seen before) A Charlie Brown Christmas

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
lots of expensive clothes

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know about.
i have congenital brain damage

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
make myself wealthy, mwahahahaha

19. Do you like to dance?
sometimes

20. George Bush:
is partying at the White House with kids and pardoning drug dealers while the nation flounders and we all lose our jobs, houses, and savings to protect the stupidity of big-business fat cats.

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Magdalena

22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Wilkes

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Yes

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
"Satan is way cooler than I am. He's also much hotter."

25.Tag six people who must also do this in THEIR journal:
Anyone!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21644145/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21644145/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:57:47 PST
Today sucks, and it's not even noon yet.

I think I lost an important notebook last week. I'm hoping/mentally willing it to be somewhere at home, and that a certain document is still inside it. I lost my registration number for next semester, and had to go and get it from registar's this morning in the flippin' cold.

I'm stressed. This happens every semester! I've lost all my will to achieve. I think all my papers are due next week; heaven knows I won't do any work on them this weekend between Thanksgiving baking, socializing (a rare thing for me), and work--I'm hoping I can ride my early A's to a decent grade.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21548245/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21548245/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:02:53 PST

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21312453/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/21312453/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:17:38 PST
I'm off to vote to-nite!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20983312/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20983312/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:51:48 PDT
But not right now because I just finished my brit lit exam, and let's just say it's far from my best work. wah.

So ... what have i fixated on this time? yup; my fair lady on the stage. I've been brushing up on my phonetic transcriptioning! I'm currently working on an "animated" style (a smidgen more real than my usual Disneyfication) version of the photo of Higgins (Rex Harrison) and Eliza (Julie Andrews) dancing. In the end, I would like to do a Disneyfied Eliza and much more, including both extremely geeky and extremely shippy pieces.

GB Shaw would have hated me.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20869705/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20869705/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:19:45 PDT
it's midterms season, so double bleh!

i haven't had any time for art, which bugs me, but until i can edgar cayce my textbooks (ie. absorb their contents by sleeping with them under my pillow) there won't be enough time.

but on the brighter side, i'm falling for my fair lady (not the movie, the broadway/london musical). so eventually you may expect a "disney eliza," based on dame julie andrews. people may hate me, but i'm not a huge fan of audrey hepburn (not just my fair lady, but anything) and I really strongly dislike keira knightly.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20618116/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20618116/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:38:38 PDT
Congrats to the Daily Show and Colbert Report crews!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20532690/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20532690/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:07:25 PDT Dude, hygiene! Then I look up to my right (away from my game of iPod solitaire--which I won, btw) to see he has his arm around the back of my seat! Now I'm sure it was just for comfort and convenience, as it was a crowded trip, but still.

It freaked me out! I reeeaally don't like close contact with strangers, expecially smelly dudes. For me, it was a totally awkward WTF?! moment.

I didn't even do my hair and makeup today!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20390350/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20390350/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:15:38 PDT
So I'm taking Intro Literary Analysis, which feels remedial; Intro Linguistics, which should be interesting ... but so far isn't; Early Brit Lit, which rocks! Beowulf was so amazing; and Early US History, that again feels remedial. Lots of freshmen who make me feel my age. Oy!

I'm not giving up yet on putting up art, though, the question is simply that of time!

I want to do an ASSASSINS piece for the election season. Maybe something about gun control. NO, maybe ...

CHARLES J. GUITEAU FOR PRESIDENT

srsly.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20289065/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/20289065/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:11:42 PDT
But there was some fun camping adventures, mixed with some dramatic weather a whale-watch-induced sunburn, and NEW GLASSES.

Sweet.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/19642497/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/19642497/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:14:47 PDT
-I saw The Dark Knight on Thursday during a tornado (not in my immediate area, but very nearby). And the past few days, I've been privately fangirling like mad. It was simply an amazing film. I wasn't sure what to expect since the hype seemed out-of-proportion, but it lived up to it and beyond, IMO. Yes, Heath Ledger gave a tour-de-force; everyone else was solid, too. Severely overlooked was my favourite Batman villain, Harvey "Two-Face" Dent. Story and design, performances, effects, and everything else were remarkable. I'd love to see it again!

-Summer Reading: I'm working on Othello and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

-Classes resume 4 September, and thus my foray into being an English Major. (My second major)

-I really want to try working out again (at home), and maybe a detox.

-My fave clothing stores are debuting their fall collections--Always my favourite fashion season! Jewel tones! menswear-inspiration! layering pieces!

-I'm currently on the fence about Clone Wars; i heard they virtually snubbed Hayden. To me, his husky voice is a huge part of Anakin's characterization. It really won't seem like him; but my inner Padakin shipper is urging me to go.

-Oh yeah, last night I watched South Park Imaginationland. It was pretty sweet.

What is up with this screwball emoticon menu?

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/19538528/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/19538528/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:05:57 PDT Although I was wrapped up in the new Avatar episodes, and away for my great-grandmother's funeral, I had previously begun a couple sketches, including a "my-style" Padme in one of her costumes from the Clone Wars cartoon; one of AotC Anakin and Padme back-to-back in Avatar anime style; and finally a more-realistic drawing of Ani and Padme embracing. I really like it, and wanted to post the WIP sketch, but--

THE SCANNER IS BROKEN!

Arghh!

so i'm frustrated.

EDIT 18h51: FIXED!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18852713/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18852713/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:26:08 PDT
In OMG!SQUEE!fangirly news, FINALLY new Avatar episodes will be airing. Yayness!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18664630/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18664630/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:17:06 PDT
--Inspired by the idea to take an anime/manga character and put into the Disney style; Disney Princess Ai
--Belle as Christine as Aminta
--Anakin/Padme Wedding Scene
--A Victor/Emily Wedding Portrait (if she were alive)
--Disney's Cinderella as Sondheim's Cinderella

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18239366/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18239366/ Fri, 09 May 2008 09:21:27 PDT 1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write that song name down no matter how silly it sounds.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Not Me - Aida OBC

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Happiness - Bernadette Peters (from Passion)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Beautiful - Sunday in the Park with George OBC

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
What A Remarkable Age This Is! - Titanic OBC

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Javert's Suicide - Les Mis OBC

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
It's De-Lovely - De-Lovely movie soundtrack

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Beyond My Wildest Dreams - Workshop Cast Little Mermaid

WHAT DO YOU OFTEN THINK ABOUT?
The Phantom of the Opera - Sarah Brightman, f. Michael Crawford

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
And the Money Kept Rolling In (and out) - Evita

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Home - Beauty and the Beast OBC

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Broadway Baby - Hey Mr. Producer

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You Could Drive A Person Crazy - Bernadette Peters (from Company)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Schadenfreude - Avenue Q OBC

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
As We Stumble Along - The Drowsy Chaperone OBC

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
How I Saved Roosevelt - Assassins OBC

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
It's Not the End of the World (If He's Younger) - Song & Dance

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Loving You - Passion OBC

WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME?
And Then There Were None - Spring Awakening OBC

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
A Way Back to Then - [title of show]

hmph... some of these are oddly fitting. O_o

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18213712/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18213712/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:13:00 PDT
--a group shot of Jeffy, Hunter, Susan and Heidi ( [title of show] ), with a bunch of show details
--Christine Daae as Belle (or is it Belle as Christine?) in the PoNR costume and the Masquerade costume
--Padme Amidala as Belle (or vice versa)
--Mulan as Kim (Miss Saigon)
--Padme as a Jedi
--The Skywalker Famiy Art Nouveau Panneaux

Of course, none of this will be coloured ( ), since I lack software!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18191800/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18191800/ Tue, 06 May 2008 06:07:40 PDT
Soon I'll lose access to PhotoShop!

But right now I'm working on a digital version of Star Waltz ... an Anakin/Padme desktop wallpaper ... and Padwyn.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18004714/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/18004714/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:44:27 PDT
It's the circular image I mentioned earlier. So I was walking to the bus stop last week when the words "fire and water" flashed in my mind, derived from ideas mentioned on The Padawan's Guide: [link] and this image: [link] pos=3

I became interested in the idea of Vader/Anakin mourning for Padme, and the imagery associated with their deaths (hers real, his metaphorical), via the Water Gown and the Immolation. It ends up with a yin and yang feel.

I aspire to finish the linework by early next week ...

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17959760/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17959760/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:21:53 PDT
So I know I planned a bunch of characters to do, but my sketchbook seemed to just fill up on it own this afternoon:

~Satine in her "Black Diamonds" getup on the trapeze
~Padme in the rainbow dress
~the beginnings of Janet
~A circular drawing of Anakin and Padme with the theme of tragedy
~A CROSSOVER: Padme as Eowyn
~The second crossover, Padwyn and Anamir: Padme as Eowyn with Anakin as Faramir!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17954286/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17954286/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:09:13 PDT oh-so-tentative list of drawings I would like to take on.

To continue my Disney tradition:
*Johnny Booth (will require a lot of practise and sketches, because Disney guys are tough to draw!)
*Fosca Ricci (from Passion)
*Kim from Miss Saigon, drawn after Mulan
*Janet Van De Graaff (love the 20's fashion!)

And of course lots of Star Wars stuff.

But for the moment, I'm in a Moulin Rouge mood--that means Satine is next!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17878871/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17878871/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:59:48 PDT [link]

I've finished the linework for Clara, and shall scan her in tonight and maybe colour her tomorrow.

EDIT (Wed, 18h10): Christine is nearly done, with just a bit more cleanup due. Clara's linework is up in scraps.

<-- I was just thinking that I really like my more "obscure" (more like non-current) musical girls better, like Clara (The Light in the Piazza).

If I really wanted to be obscure, though, I could have drawn:

~Kate McGowan (Titanic THE MUSICAL)
~Laura Fairlie (The Woman in White)
~Janet Van De Graaff (The Drowsy Chaperone)
~Aida or Amneris (Aida, which actually is Disney)
~Kim or Ellen (Miss Saigon)

I think I may have a second helping!!!

Or replacements for the "Popular Girls;" Christine, Eponine, and Mimi!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17864026/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17864026/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:35:35 PDT (In chronological order)
~Christine: 395
~Wendla: 406 (I didn't think Spring Awakening was that popular!)
~Eponine: 501 (!)
~Kate: 143 (only posted recently)
~Mimi: 35 (posted yesterday)

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17843652/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17843652/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:09:30 PDT a character from The Woman in White; but who?

--Marian is (to me, anyway) the obvious choice, taking on the role of heroine in Act II to find Walter, giving up her love for him, etc ...

--Laura is prettier (*ahem* that's the book talking), and sings my favourite song from the show "If I Could Only Dream This World Away." (What's with ALW and long song titles?)

--Anne is the title character, by far the most tormented and unbalanced

Actually, I think I'll do Clara from The Light in the Piazza.

Then, wait for the combined image of Wendla, Christine, Mimi, Clara, Kate, and Eponine as .... THE BROADWAY PRINCESSES.


I put together a mix yesterday afternoon of songs that reminded me of Anakin/Padme ... and since my iTunes library is nearly all showtunes, this is what came about:

-Across the Stars (a generic recording that was the Prague Philharmonic, methinks)
-"Fortune Favors the Brave, Aida
-"Another Day" Rent
-"Trying Not to Notice" The Woman in White
-"Suo-Gan," Amy Nuttall
-"Part of Your World," The Little Mermaid
-"Written in the Stars" Aida
-"I Wish I Could Forget You" Passion
-"Elaborate Lives (reprise)" Aida
-"Happiness," Bernadette Peters, from Passion
-Anakin and Padme, the music from the dinner and fireplace scene
-The Last Night of the World, Miss Saigon
-"If I Never Knew You," Pocahontas
-"Your Eyes," Rent
-"Time to Say Goodbye," Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli
-"Like Father Like Son," Aida (Imagine Vader and Luke singing and dancing this song together!!)
-"Finale," Passion
-Across the Stars, the LSO soundtrack version

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17680767/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17680767/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:56:25 PDT [title of show] is going to be on broadway!!!! YAY!

Oh, and current work? A couple more Sondheim characters are heading to the Disney-style file: Johnny Booth (yay, a guy!) and Fosca (probably my favourite).

I'm drawing an art nouveau panneaux set of the Skywalkers: Anakin, Padme, Luke, and Leia.

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So filling up the spot left by Snow White (I personally dislike her very much), will be ... drumroll, please! ... KATE MONSTER from the totally awesome Avenue Q. Replacing a character I dislike with one I really love.

I don't know who's going to be Cinderella. Yet.

Oh, and if you guys are looking for Elphaba or new Wicked fan art, this is not the place anymore. Sorry.

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I'm working on two semi-disney-style Sondheim heroines: Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd) and Cinderella (Into the Woods). And before any movie fans get excited, Mrs. Lovett is based on Patti LuPone in the Doyle Revival.

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In fandom news, my affection for Anakin Skywalker has led to an affinity for Prince Zuko of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Thank goodness Nicktoons Network airs reruns every night!

Just for fun, today I'm attempting an Anakin-as Zuko 'toon portrait, and a Padme-as-Amalthea from The Last Unicorn.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17177744/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17177744/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:06:36 PST
In brighter news (literally!) I pulled a bunch of prints yesterday from my Anakin plate in different colours. The results make my gallery window look like a Warhol print.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17087246/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17087246/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:53:45 PST Testing the Artist's Comments for Art Nouveau Padme:

DESCRIPTION
Padmé Amidala from the STAR WARS saga, rendered in traditional art nouveau style, inspired by the work of Alphons Mucha.

BACKSTORY

In December of 2007, just before Greek Art class, I showed my friend Joetta a promotional photo from STAR WARS Episode II: Attack of the Clones; this one: [link] .

She immediately mentioned that it looked like an Alphons Mucha print. I loved the idea so much (as we are both huge art nouveau fans), that I took it up as a personal project. She definately gets the dedication--This one's for you, Joetta!

So, while I was doing research in the library, I came across this print, "La Fleur": [link] , and it clicked.

The drawing phase was long and assiduous, but my final linework was pretty pleasing. After that, it was scanned into the computer and went to colouring (Photoshop, done on school computers after classes).



SYMBOLS

I knew I wanted to incorporate symbolism into this piece right away, from all three prequel films. The most obvious place to do so was in the hyperbola (styled as a mosiac, a Mucha-inspired move); here are repeated images of the japor pendant given to her by Anakin, and a version of the Naboo crest (this rendition is the one on the handmaiden battle dress belt buckle from Episode I). This represents Padmé's ambivalence between love and duty. The purple and red recall Amidala's royal costumes--"Thone Room" and "Leaving Coruscant."

The background gradient is meant to call up the colours of the Water Gown, her Episode III funerary dress. Apropriately, the white flowers you see in the corners are those which were strewn in her hair during the funeral.

The red roses, aside from being an obvious symbol, were present at the Varykino Lake Retreat, in stone urns that lined the walkways. And the orange borders are the sunset of Padmé and Anakin's wedding.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17057020/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/17057020/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:31:04 PST Art Nouveau Padme will FINALLY be finished.

And I'm still working the Anakin plate.

But in good old-fashioned "goof-off" stuff, I'm currently translating Padme into a Disney-style character. I know it's probably been done before, but it's a great challenge to study Natalie Portman's features and make her look distinctly stylised.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/16879937/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/16879937/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:27:54 PST Art Nouveau Padme over last week; I just have to incorporate the Naboo crest into the hyperbola.

I'm working on a little drypoint etching of Anakin right now, though. We'll see what happens.


PS: Happy Singles' Awareness Day--stay proud!

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/16828258/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/16828258/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:41:00 PST
I dropped my iPod into some water and the lock mechanism is dying.

I got to the library and my nose started to bleed like niagra falls.

Now I'll probably need to drop the huge amount of cash to get a(nother) new iPod, when my red Johnny Booth was working so well.

*headdesk*

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/16551111/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/16551111/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:46:03 PST
So I'm taking Printmaking and Sculpture this semester. Both fairly involved workshop classes with no "book-learning" ... pretty sweet. I can actually get some of my own reading done.

So, yes, my fandom of the moment is Star Wars; and yay for the classic trilogy, but I'm just infatuated with the prequels!

So I finally got a TV in my room with a DVD player.

Life is pretty sweet for the moment.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/15932317/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/15932317/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:48:52 PST I also sucked). This past semester I went back to my roots with Intermediate Painting and Life Drawing, and I think it really improved my work.

As far as fanart goes, you can expect to see Disney Eponine (Aurora) soon; followed closely by Disney Mimi (Jasmine).

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/15915648/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/15915648/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:26:29 PST AGAIN!



Classes are officially over; I have two crits on Monday, and exam on Wednesday, and a take-home exam due on Friday. Then I'm FINALLY free for a bit.

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]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/15014433/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/15014433/ Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:15:28 PDT
Since I am all about Into the Woods, I've been sketching.
I'm planning something of a triptych of the Witch in her three incarnations: As the Old (actually quite cute) Ugly Hag, "Ever After" Transformed (white dress), and "Last Midnight" (purple dress), in one long piece, like the Broadway Ballerinas.

But I've been pretty busy; I got an A- on my Munch paper (Go me!), and REALLY need to study for the Greek Art midterm.

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14768280/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14768280/ Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:33:41 PDT
BUT BUT BUT BUT

I'd like to squeeze in a few more digital works:

1) I've been colouring "Feel It." It has a much more painterly feel than my usual stuff.

2) I will get in "The Witch II." Into the Woods is my new thing.

3) And I've been working out a comp for a duo of Johanna and Mrs. Lovett (Doyle production.)

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Plans are finalised! Whoo!

Belle, Beauty and the Beast = Christine Daaé, The Phantom of the Opera

Ariel, The Little Mermaid = Wendla Bergmann, Spring Awakening

Jasmine, Aladdin = Mimi Marquez, Rent

Cinderella = Elphaba Thropp, Wicked

Snow White = Fosca Ricci, Passion

Aurora, Sleeping Beauty = Eponine Thénardier, Les Misérables

I also intend to do some Sondheim heroines on the side; these will get backgrounds like "Disney Dot." Fosca will have a background.
~The Witch, Into the Woods
~Johanna, Sweeney Todd

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14527456/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14527456/ Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:03:38 PDT
Belle is taken ... She's Christine Daae (The Phantom of the Opera).

Ariel will be Wendla Bergmann (Spring Awakening).

Jasmine will be Mimi Marquez (Rent).

Hmm. Three left.

Elphaba Thropp (Wicked) needs to be in there. And Eponine Thenardier (Les Miserables). That leaves one spot up for grabs. The nominees are:

Dot (Sunday in the Park with George)
Johanna (Sweeney Todd)
Fosca (Passion)
Kate Monster (Avenue Q)
Amneris (Aida)

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14507059/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14507059/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:07:13 PDT
John Owen-Jones on US soil! *SQUEE!!!!*

If I wasn't practically bankrupt I'd say that I NEEDED to see him (And the fact that I did see him last year).

]]> ~hriviel http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14301840/ http://hriviel.deviantart.com/journal/14301840/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:25:46 PDT
And the irony is that I just watched the movie yesterday, reminiscing. I did notice that the music during the part where Scuttle is flying to the castle to congratulate Ariel on the "marriage"--is the theme used in the song "Beyond My Wildest Dreams."

In other news, I am officially a J. Crew Addict.

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