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The Week in Knavery and Friday Night Groove

Posted a couple of the full-length clips from the Belly Dance Showcase we attended recently. Check out the full routines from the Bad Ass Tribal Chicks  http://playfulknavery.blogspot.com/2013/05/friday-night-groove-belly-dancing-and.html  and the beautiful Dominican belly dancer, Omaris:  http://playfulknavery.blogspot.com/2013/06/belly-dance-showcase-omaris.html .

This week's Friday Night Groove took a little walk down memory lane with a mini-set of tracks that Mrs. Macalla and I used to dance to back when we were young ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Stock-Charades-2013-Round-1-CLOSED-374900384 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Stock-Charades-2013-Round-1-CLOSED-374900384 Thu, 30 May 2013 16:33:39 PDT Stock Charades 2013: Round 1 - CLOSED nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
You can check the comparison images here: http://jademacalla.com/charade13_comps

The Leader Board for Stock Charades 2013 is here: http://jademacalla.com/stock_charades_2013.htm

Thanks to everyone who took a swing on this Round. Stay tuned for Round 2 in the not-too-distant future.

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Hint #5 (the final hint) for Round 1 is an addition to Hint #3: The reference in question is a comic book written by Warren Ellis that has been made into a movie.

Hint #3 for Round 1 is an addition to Hint #2: The reference in question is a comic book that has been made int ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Roulette-2-1-and-the-rest-of-the-Weekly-Roundup-374251886 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Roulette-2-1-and-the-rest-of-the-Weekly-Roundup-374251886 Mon, 27 May 2013 14:24:01 PDT Roulette 2.1 and the rest of the Weekly Roundup nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Roulette 2.1: Chatting with :iconnull-entity:  :devnull-entity:

The little project that used to be called 'Take:10' is back with a new name: Roulette. Leading off this season's series of informal chats over big cups of joe (and :devnull-entity: digs a good-sized mug; you could wash a baby in his coffee cup) is my conversation with Kyle Ross (aka :devNull-Entity:); a multi-talented artist exploring photo-reference photography of all types, animation, paper-craft, cosplay, book binding, and (I'm sure) quite a few other things that we didn't have the chance to talk abo ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Weekend-Roundup-Belly-Dance-Feature-and-News-372543786 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Weekend-Roundup-Belly-Dance-Feature-and-News-372543786 Sun, 19 May 2013 08:11:27 PDT Weekend Roundup: Belly Dance, Feature, and News nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
The Week in Knavery and Friday Night Groove

Had the chance to catch a belly dance showcase at a Russian supper club in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Fun place and a great show (hard to go wrong when the acts include the likes of the Bad Ass Tribal Chicks). Post with video is here: http://playfulknavery.blogspot.com/2013/05/belly-dance-showcase-at-st-petersburg.html .

If you missed the Friday Night Groove you can easily turn it into the Sunday Dance Party with Im Nin'Alu by Ofra Haza. I've added a bonus track to round off the week: http ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Belly-Dancing-and-Borscht-372050406 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Belly-Dancing-and-Borscht-372050406 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:58:23 PDT Belly Dancing and Borscht nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Just a note for those of you who may be in the market for a brief montage of cool belly dancing from our trip to a Russian supper club the other night. Direct from St. Petersburg. (Ahem, Florida :D ). Check Playful Knavery http://playfulknavery.blogspot.com/2013/05/belly-dance-showcase-at-st-petersburg.html  (or click the image below) for a dispatch from the scene and a video.

More soon. And tomorrow is Friday Night Groove! (Will the belly dancing theme continue...? ;-) )

_ ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-time-for-the-Friday-Night-Groo-hey-wait-369965913 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-time-for-the-Friday-Night-Groo-hey-wait-369965913 Sun, 05 May 2013 19:03:49 PDT It's time for the Friday Night Groo...hey, wait! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Friday Night Groove

Wanted to let you know about a new, weekly feature over at Playful Knavery http://playfulknavery.blogspot.com/ ; The Friday Night Groove .  I wanted to let you know about it last night whilst it was still Friday, but you know how it is when you get called out at 23:52 to have a little chat with a fellow in a rather dubious velour track suit. So, you can pretend that this is next week's Friday Night Groove sent back to you from the future! (hmm, maybe not).

Each Friday we'll post a song or a mix or a longer set that we like; sometimes to go with some sort of theme, sometimes just to stand on its own. We wi ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Your-Fave-and-Most-Hated-Film-Adaptations-365284391 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Your-Fave-and-Most-Hated-Film-Adaptations-365284391 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:48:56 PDT Your Fave and Most Hated Film Adaptations ? nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Thinking through that post made me wonder which adaptations you guys love (and hate). Throw me a comment if you get the chance, I'd like to hear what you all think on the subject.

What do you think makes for a great adaptation? Strictly following the plot of the original? Great casting and acting? Perfectly realized production design?

And what makes for a horrid adaptation?  Which books do you love, but that y ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Movie-Poster-Contest-WINNERS-364202302 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Movie-Poster-Contest-WINNERS-364202302 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:17:05 PDT Movie Poster Contest - WINNERS! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Well, I'm glad to see that I am not alone in thinking how tough it is to judge these contests when all the entries are so great. All the rankings and comments are back in from all of the judges (various members of the Free Lance cast and crew) and there was a unanimous feeling of "Dang! That was hard as HECK! All the entries were fantastic!". So, thanks to everyone who entered; really super work.

With all of the results tabulated, though, the top ranked entries -- 3 first prize winners and 3 second prize winners, based on the number of artists who entered -- are as follows...

FIRST PRIZE WINNERS

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by :devparan ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Movie-Poster-Contest-CLOSED-351540111 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Movie-Poster-Contest-CLOSED-351540111 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:08:33 PST Movie Poster Contest - CLOSED nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Thanks again to everyone who entered!

UPDATE No. 4: 3 more days for this contest! And coincidentally just 3 more artists until we reach the PRIZES X 4 ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Movie-Poster-Contest-All-The-Entries-347502553 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Movie-Poster-Contest-All-The-Entries-347502553 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:12:53 PST Movie Poster Contest - All The Entries! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
FREE LANCE MOVIE POSTER CONTEST

~ E N T R I E S ~

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by :deventropyexpirement:

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by :devcreativeness:

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by :devHi-Power-Manipulator:

:thumb361600815:   :thumb361766911:   :thumb362763873:
by :devdeci ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Cool-Geek-Trivia-Contest-Winners-343678806 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Cool-Geek-Trivia-Contest-Winners-343678806 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:10:54 PST Cool Geek Trivia Contest - Winners! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
First Prize

:iconj4b: :devj4b: let us know that "There were originally female jet pilots in the Star Wars original movies, but they were edited out."

Crikey! That is both exceptionally cool and extremely annoying (that the female pilots were edited out) at the same time. It's the type of thing that makes one want to break into Disney's top secret vaults and go sneaking and peeking about! :devj4b: also provided this handy link: http://starwarsa ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/One-Sentence-Autobiographical-Stories-332565198 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/One-Sentence-Autobiographical-Stories-332565198 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:40:55 PDT One-Sentence, Autobiographical Stories nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
These nano-stories are all true and they all happened to me. The nature of recollection (especially at my age) makes many things seem as if they happened 'in the third person', so I decided to write some of these from that point of view.

For the most part I have tried to keep them to only one sentence, which has resulted in some pretty labored constructions. I hope my fellow pedants will cut me some slack ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/A-Quick-Update-331873631 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/A-Quick-Update-331873631 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:33:59 PDT A Quick Update nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Just dropping in to say 'Howdy' and to let you know that the Kickstarter experiment went incredibly well.  All the goals were met, we've procured some cool new props and costume elements, and we have already had several great studio sessions. We have a couple more studio shoots set and a couple of days scheduled for outdoor shooting (i.e. flipping through the air and probably landing on my head – ouch!).  So we are definitely on track for posting the dA portion of the Kickstarter output here by the end of the month.

And right after that it will be time for the epic mash-up photo shoot with the incomparable :devsenshisto ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Kickstarter-Update-1-Week-To-Go-322945033 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Kickstarter-Update-1-Week-To-Go-322945033 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:47:16 PDT Kickstarter Update: 1 Week To Go! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Hello, Everyone! Thanks so much for the continued support of the Kickstarter project. We're super-excited (and still a bit overwhelmed) about the opportunities this is opening up. We've been busy this week laying a bunch of the groundwork for the character (costume details, modifying gear, etc.) and creating the shot list of all the different poses and attitudes we want to shoot.

We have also added a brief FAQ section to the Kickstarter page that clarifies a few key points. All the project details are here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/94425152/action-packed-cyberpunk-stock-photo-set , and the FAQ section is at the bottom of ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Stock-Options-MercGribern-322205495 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Stock-Options-MercGribern-322205495 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:02:00 PDT Stock Options: MercGribern! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
I've been wanting to do some new 'Stock Options' lately and, even more so, I've also been wanting to send a shout out to the fantastic stock artist :devmercgribern:. Sounds like a good opportunity for a MASHUP!

Stock Options Featuring :devmercgribern:
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If you are an artist who needs action-oriented stock that features excellent costumes (many of which include accurate military uniforms, gear, and weapons) then you should do yourself a favor and SPRINT over to his gallery and check out all the images he has made available to the community.

Here are just a few samples of the range of images you will find in hi ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Suits-and-Swords-or-Post-Apoc-Ragdolls-UPDATE-321363906 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Suits-and-Swords-or-Post-Apoc-Ragdolls-UPDATE-321363906 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:42:05 PDT Suits and Swords or Post-Apoc Ragdolls - UPDATE! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Now I need you to let me know which of the two character types that got a lot of votes would be more interesting to you: Post-Acocalyptic Wanderer or Cyberpunk/Sci-Fi . If you haven't already voted, please vote for one of those two.  http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/poll/3080691/  .

If you already voted for 'Crazy Kinetics' (or something else) and would like to let me know which of the character types you would prefer, just leave me a comme ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Charligal-s-Stock-Challenge-Winners-318232504 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Charligal-s-Stock-Challenge-Winners-318232504 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:18:35 PDT Charligal's Stock Challenge Winners! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
There were many great entries and we are very happy to feature the winners, along with their winning images, below:

:iconSilvieT-Stock:  :devSilvieT-Stock:
whose winning image was
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:icon9thPlanetStock: :dev9thPlanetStock:
whose winning image was
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:iconNull-Entity: :devNull-Entity:
whose winning ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/METROCON-2012-Footage-309740224 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/METROCON-2012-Footage-309740224 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:14:17 PDT METROCON 2012 Footage! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
We had the opportunity to shoot all the main events at the always-fantastic METROCON again this year. I'm posting a single-camera, unedited version of all the shows first, then I'll be posting the edited versions of all the chess match fights along with some other action scenes.

You can follow all the footage on this YouTube channel. The Anime Human Combat Chess Match and the METRO Fire Show are already up. New full-show footage every day for the first week, and then the edited fight scenes every other day or so after that.

METROCON Footage Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/djinnskirmishes/featured

_ ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Seeking-Illustrator-for-a-Commercial-Project-305414860 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Seeking-Illustrator-for-a-Commercial-Project-305414860 Wed, 30 May 2012 20:26:23 PDT Seeking Illustrator for a Commercial Project nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
As I mentioned recently, I've got several new projects going down, one of which will require the services of at least one (and possibly more than one) top-notch illustrator. Either digital or traditional media.

We are looking specifically for an illustrator who can work in the style of vintage travel posters and advertisements, such as these:

Ideally, we would like to work with someone who can not only illustrate in this style, but who also has a real interest in it. This last is not a requirement, but it would be a big plus.

Other things that are requirements, though, are professionalism and the ability to wok to reasonable de ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Seeking-Illustrator-for-a-Commercial-Project-305414872 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Seeking-Illustrator-for-a-Commercial-Project-305414872 Wed, 30 May 2012 20:26:27 PDT Seeking Illustrator for a Commercial Project nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
As I mentioned recently, I've got several new projects going down, one of which will require the services of at least one (and possibly more than one) top-notch illustrator. Either digital or traditional media.

We are looking specifically for an illustrator who can work in the style of vintage travel posters and advertisements, such as these:

Ideally, we would like to work with someone who can not only illustrate in this style, but who also has a real interest in it. This last is not a requirement, but it would be a big plus.

Other things that are requirements, though, are professionalism and the ability to wok to reasonable de ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Elandria-304315476 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Elandria-304315476 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:33:24 PDT Take:10 - Chat with Elandria! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
:iconelandria: :develandria:

Costumier par excellence, graphic artist, accomplished horsewoman, self-professed chocolate lover and dangerous woman to take to an auction; Elandria embodies the ideal of the Renaissance woman. Be sure to visit her gallery and say "Hi".

The Take:10 site has been updated, so just follow this http://take10.visualfiction.net/  to the site (or click Elandria's image above) and check out our chat there, or download the mp3 file a ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/MIB-Stock-Contest-Winners-Update-303989600 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/MIB-Stock-Contest-Winners-Update-303989600 Wed, 23 May 2012 18:05:42 PDT MIB (Stock) Contest: Winners! Update nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
MIB CONTEST WINNERS

People's Choice Winning Pick

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by :devanyman82:

I love the scale and the composition. Trevor did a great job of
capturing the feel of the classic saturday afternoon monster
movies. And, of course, Claire is the perfect REALLY scary
alien queen! Great one!

Wallace's Winning Pick

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by :devtiffc:

I'm sure Wallace will go into more detail on his own journal, but
I have a feeling he liked this one so much due to the rather
precarious position I was put into.

I loved it, as well ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Faestock-302899113 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Faestock-302899113 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:44:48 PDT Take:10 - Chat with Faestock! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Crikey! :D On this week's edition of Take:10 we again leap forward in time and travel down under to chat with a gal who not only defines the concept of ethereal elegance, but who has also created her own signature shade of red! That's right...

:iconfaestock: :devfaestock:; Jessica Truscott

Stock artist of distinction, professional photographer, model, world traveller, described by many as the nicest person in the world, noted Narnian scholar; Jessica has an eye for the beautiful and a gift for capturing that in imagery. Be sure to visit her gallery and say "Hi".

The Take:10 site has been updated, so just follow this http://ta ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Tasastock-301473892 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Tasastock-301473892 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:53:16 PDT Take:10 - Chat with Tasastock! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Go get your pint glass and a bottle of vino!

On this week's edition of Take:10 it's all about the elf ears and raising a little Cain (or, more accurately, raising Cain while wearing elf ears!) as we chat into the wee hours with the fabulous...

:icontasastock: :devtasastock:

Stock artist extraordinaire, talented traditional artist, costumier, excellent stylist, owner of several baby dragons and a thriving youth hostel; Claire is a true sweetheart (but don't tell her I said that, because she may kick me :D ). Stop by any of her galleries and say "Hi".

The Take:10 site has been updated, so just follow this http://take10.vis ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-SenshiStock-300021435 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-SenshiStock-300021435 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:33:26 PDT Take:10 - Chat with SenshiStock! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
On this week's edition of Take:10 it's all about the white bodysuit as we chat the night away with the lady who redefined the concept of the white bodysuit...

:iconsenshistock: :devsenshistock:

That's right! Sarah Hughes aka :devsakky-attack:!

Sculptor, fine artist, illustrator, maker of the cutest plushies in the world, lover of all things Sailor Moon, and, of course, stock artist; Sarah is simply awesome. She has several galleries, so visit them all and say "Hi".

The Take:10 site has been updated, so just follow this http://take10.visualfiction.net/  to the site (or cl ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Hey-kids-let-s-put-on-a-show-299727221 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Hey-kids-let-s-put-on-a-show-299727221 Wed, 02 May 2012 17:46:47 PDT Hey kids, let's put on a show... nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
I have some close comrades who have been working hard on developing a video project and they have reached the point in their pre-production where they know they can do justice to a Kickstarter campaign to fund their project. So, they've started one.

If you are the type of person who likes to give a little (or a lot of) support to worthy creative projects, check out their Kickstarter page and throw them a little love: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/480252762/out-of-character-season-1  . Their campaign is accepting pledges starting a $1, but if you feel compelled to pledge at least a fiver there's some fun pledge swag too.

Th ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Angela-Sasser-ladydove7-298725473 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Angela-Sasser-ladydove7-298725473 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:38:08 PDT Take:10 - Chat with Angela Sasser (ladydove7) nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
On this week's edition of Take:10 it's all about the angels and the assassins as we talk with a lady who has one heck of a diverse skill set...

:iconladydove7: :devladydove7:

(aka Ms. Angela Sasser)

Illustrator, maker of masks (especially Assassin's Creed masks), stock artist, writer; she does a lot of stuff and she excels at all of it. Visit her at one of her 72 different web sites ( :D ) and say "Hi".

The Take:10 site has been updated, so just follow this http://take10.visualfiction.net/  to the site and watch the Audio+ version or listen to it there, or download the mp3 file and take it with you. You can subscribe to the ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Anyman82-297456689 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Anyman82-297456689 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:33:45 PDT Take:10 - Chat with Anyman82 nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
On this week's edition of Take:10 I don my gas mask and trench coat for a chat with extremely talented stock artist and eclectic cat...

:iconanyman82: :devanyman82:
(aka Mr. Trevor Jones)

The Take:10 site has been updated so just follow this http://take10.visualfiction.net/  to the site and watch it or listen to it there, or download the mp3 file and take it with you. You can subscribe to the show from the site or from right here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/visualfiction/take10  .

Note: I'll edit down a sample file that I can post here on dA (20 minute time limit on dA) so you can get ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/MIB-Contest-Alien-Options-2-Tasastock-297145933 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/MIB-Contest-Alien-Options-2-Tasastock-297145933 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:54:31 PDT MIB Contest: Alien Options 2 - Tasastock!!! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Hey there, Comrades.

We're drawing near the deadline of the MIB contest, so I'm dropping in to highlight some more great stock images that may be useful in creating entries for the contest.

To clarify, these images ARE NOT required and using them will not in any way influence the judging. They are just some great images that we think go well with the theme of the contest.

This time out we feature a gal who is the queen of fantastic theatrical makeup! She can be spooky and creepy and crazy and wonderful and just plain beautiful! All at the same time! She's tops, so check her out...

:icontasastock:  :devtasastock:

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MIB CONTEST ENTRIES

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by :devyupon:

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by :devanyman82:

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by :devamydrewthat:

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by :devtiffc:

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by :devcreativeness:

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Men in Black (Stock) Contest!

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Here's a bit of suppressed information; :iconSNAK-Stock: :devSNAK-Stock: really, REALLY likes Men in Black (and countless homemade videos from his suppressed childho ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Escape-Contest-Winners-296036379 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Escape-Contest-Winners-296036379 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:01:48 PDT Escape Contest Winners! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
:icontasastock: :devtasastock: and :iconpiratelotus-stock: :devpiratelotus-stock: recently wrapped their very cool 'Escape' contest, which featured categories for art made using stock and for original stock images created for the contest. There were 3 metric tonnes of great entries, so I do not envy them the task of deciding the winners. But decide they have, and here they are:

ART Category Winners

First place goes to :iconnighthawk101:  :devnighthawk101: for :thumb278483259:
Beautiful take on the theme, as well as employing stellar technique.

Second place goes to :iconmirriluna: :devmirriluna: for :thumb293295734:
Love ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Kirilee-295854834 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-Kirilee-295854834 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:26:37 PDT Take:10 - Chat with Kirilee! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
On this week's edition of Take:10 I chat long distance, all the way to Australia, with extremely talented stock artist, actor and director...

:iconkirilee: :devkirilee:.

The Take:10 site has been updated so just follow this http://take10.visualfiction.net/  to the site and watch it or listen to it there, or download the mp3 file and take it with you. You can subscribe to the show from the site or from right here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/visualfiction/take10  .

Note: I'll edit down a sample file that I can post here on dA (20 minute time limit on dA) so you can get a sense of the fun we have on the show, but you'll have t ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Please-help-with-a-little-experiment-295681027 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Please-help-with-a-little-experiment-295681027 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:10:13 PDT Please help with a little experiment... nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
If you have read any of the following, please tell me what other book reminds you the most of the book in question.

1) American Gods, by Neil Gaiman

2) Spook Country, by William Gibson

3) Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson

For example; If you have read 'Snow Crash' you might answer that 'Idoru', by William Gibson is very similar.

You can respond via comment or note. You do not need to comment on why you think your book is similar to the one you are comparing it to, but you are more than ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-PirateLotus-Stock-294506692 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Take-10-Chat-with-PirateLotus-Stock-294506692 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:37:06 PDT Take:10 - Chat with PirateLotus-Stock nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
I'm very excited to announce a project that I've been hoping to do for some time now; an informal chat show on which I meet up with some of my favourite artists and creative types from all over the planet.

I'm calling this show Take:10; but I probably should have called it Take:25, since ten minutes just isn't enough time to deal with all the craziness. These are audio interviews, but we have also produced an Audio+ version for dA that includes images related to the conversation.

I'm so happy that my first guest is :iconpiratelotus-stock: :devpiratelotus-stock:! Sh ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Ever-wondered-World-s-Longest-Train-293737560 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Ever-wondered-World-s-Longest-Train-293737560 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:09:19 PDT Ever wondered? - World's Longest Train nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla then wearing the world's longest train? We're not talking
about locomotives (I'm almost sure of that), we're  talking
about dresses. And we're not talking about any old train,
we're talking about a train that's 72 feet long! :D

It's one thing to walk down the street wearing a dress
like that, but it is another thing entirely to wear it whilst
walking through a fountain!!

Find out all about it on this week's edition of Take:10

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Take:10 Episode 8 premiers Friday, 25 May 2012

Take:10 is my new talk show. Join us each week as I share a
cup of coffee and chat with talented a ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Help-us-name-our-new-Headquarters-292812640 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Help-us-name-our-new-Headquarters-292812640 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:25:26 PDT Help us name our new Headquarters! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Since you folks have always been so supportive of our craziness, we thought we would enlist your help in naming our new base of operations. We're working on a couple big new projects and these have required that we move to a new HQ. As all our old headquarters buildings have had names ('Tallow Wood', 'Dragonfly', 'Autumn House'), we figure the new one should have a name too.

So give us your ideas, just post them in the comments. Enter as many as you like. If we end up using one of your suggestions we'll give you a 3-month premium membership to dA.

Not sure that it matters, but if it does; the space is an open-plan loft in a lo ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-6-Backing-Tracks-1st-Entries-290621693 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-6-Backing-Tracks-1st-Entries-290621693 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:26:42 PDT Free Agent Contest 6: Backing Tracks - 1st Entries nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
CONTEST NO.6 ENTRIES

Entry No. 1 from :iconkirilee: :devkirilee:

"...I decided to do Kate MacArthur...and her theme song.

It would have to be 'So Cold' by Breaking Benjamin. I believe it explains her backstory (in my head at least). She is not one to trust others because there is this feeling of being burnt in the past - a burnt that lead to someone or some people who she was EXTREMELY close to dying/ being killed. She is also a survivor, adapts to the world around her, but still sees t ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-5-The-Winner-283852514 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-5-The-Winner-283852514 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:37 PST Free Agent Contest No. 5 - The Winner! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
So, to :iconBoogiepop-Phantom: :devBoogiepop-Phantom: and :iconAngelwyng: :devAngelwyng: we say, "You cats rock!"

Both had very cool stories that played in interesting ways with our main characters. Both had elements of the the supernatural (or, since this is the world of Free Agent, what appeared to be the supernatural). Both had wonderful cliffhangers.

But, as with all immortals who ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-Winning-Entries-283707787 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-Winning-Entries-283707787 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:03:04 PST Free Agent Contest No. 4 - Winning Entries! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
FREE AGENT CONTEST 4 - VISUAL CONCEPTS

W I N N I N G   E N T R I E S

URBAN: DAY-TO-DAY

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:thumb278482865:  ~ :thumb278482886:

John "The Dispatcher" Klein
by :devanyman82:

This concept has so much personality and quirky
style you wish that this guy would try to sell
you ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Mini-Contest-Winner-Creatorsoul-278824302 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Mini-Contest-Winner-Creatorsoul-278824302 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:14:11 PST Free Agent Mini Contest: Winner - Creatorsoul! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Her entry was clever, poignant, and captured the sense of wonder and longing that so often accompanies our most cherished memories of childhood.

She is a great artist who works in several different mediums, so go check out her gallery and say howdy.

There were a bunch of great entries in this one, so thank you to everyone who checked out our recent vignette and gave it a shot. For those of you still in the contest mood, Free Agent Contest No. 4 - 'Visual Concepts' is still open with plenty of time left to enter. So give it a t ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-ENTRIES-All-In-276740320 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-ENTRIES-All-In-276740320 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:39:52 PST Free Agent Contest No. 4 - ENTRIES (All In!) nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Should I mention that Free Agent Contest No. 5 is right around the corner? Let's just say you'll want to get out a pen, some paper, and one of these... http://www.katrinasawa.com/uploaded_images/vintage-radio-720629.jpg ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-VISUAL-CONCEPTS-Quick-274658040 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-VISUAL-CONCEPTS-Quick-274658040 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:03:54 PST Free Agent Contest No. 4 VISUAL CONCEPTS - Quick! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Details below. Current entries are here: http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-ENTRIES-Update-276740320

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Hello, Comrades!

Our previous contest showcased your creative talents in the dramatic arts, so for this one we're going VISUAL. And don't worry, it doesn't matter whether you are a traditional, digital, or stock artist. There's a way to enter for just about everyone.

As we're seeing, Free Agent follows the exploits of Val Dekker and his comrades and contacts.  Val's an independent contractor with a diverse skill set,  a knack for getting involved in odd assignments, ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/New-Free-Agent-Weekly-Update-272840729 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/New-Free-Agent-Weekly-Update-272840729 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:44:58 PST New Free Agent Weekly Update! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
New Entries for Contest No. 4
We've received several great new entries this week for Contest No. 4. Check them out here: http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-ENTRIES-276740320 , and we hope you will enter something, as well. The contest details are here: http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-No-4-VISUAL-CONCEPTS-274658040 .

New Mini Contest
There's a little mystery, but you can help solve it. Easy to enter and you can win a 3-month subscription to dA. Details are here:http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Mini-Contest-An-easy-shot-at-a-3-month-Sub-27 ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-3-The-Winners-271994384 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Contest-3-The-Winners-271994384 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:33:22 PST Free Agent Contest 3 - The Winners! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Okay, I know I already said it, but reviewing all the entries again as we did for the judging made it all the more obvious - every one of the entries was FANTASTIC. This was easily the toughest contest we have EVER had to judge. Everyone should be extremely proud of your work.  And we are really hoping that over the coming months we will get to showcase all the entries as part of the actual Free Agent project. So, without further ado, the winners.

HUMOROUS / QUIRKY SHORT FORM

FIRST PLACE

Lorry Capello Goes Clubbing

by :iconprincepyro:
:devprincepyro:

SECOND PLACE

Phantom Bags the List

by :icondark-ni ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Skyline-Contest-WINNER-270763018 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Agent-Skyline-Contest-WINNER-270763018 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:50:10 PST Free Agent Skyline Contest: WINNER! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
So, the person who got closest to 100%, having named every single thing save for 1 book (which was apparently impossible), is:

:iconpiratelotus-stock:  :devpiratelotus-stock:

Excellent job; eyes like an eagle and a memory like Ireneo Funes.

The Complete List:

PEOPLE

Computer Screen Reflection

Top 3

Charligal - http://c ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Do-you-know-a-lot-about-something-270194111 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Do-you-know-a-lot-about-something-270194111 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:05:23 PST Do you know a lot about...something? nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Our new project, Free Agent, deals not only with having a diverse skill set, but also with knowing things that other people don't know. Sometimes this takes the form of knowing secrets (and rumors, half-truths, speculation, tall tales, legends, etc.), but sometimes it's about knowing things that no one else does simply because you are an expert in a particular field. And not necessarily a field that is dangerous / spooky / odd / freaky / bizarre /etc.; it may be that your field is just one that not many people are familiar with.

So, if you know a great deal about some topic, no matte ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Mysteries-Secrets-and-Myths-Tell-Us-Your-Fave-269361806 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Mysteries-Secrets-and-Myths-Tell-Us-Your-Fave-269361806 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:43:11 PST Mysteries, Secrets and Myths - Tell Us Your Fave nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
There's a bunch of fun stuff going on at Djinn and it's all intertwined around the idea that there are lots of things that we don't know, but that we really wish we did. :D

You hear some odd little rumor and wonder just how much truth there is to it.  Or a friend tells you a strange tale about a big, powerful corporation and you find yourself thinking about what the REAL story behind the legend might be. Or you read a passage in the new book by your favorite author and wonder if the intriguing snippet he relates is TRUE (because he presents it as if it were true) or just the product of his expansive imagination.

So, our ques ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Modern-Mythmaking-Contest-The-Winner-268477991 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Modern-Mythmaking-Contest-The-Winner-268477991 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:19:10 PST Modern Mythmaking Contest - The Winner nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
First, thanks to everyone who expressed an interest in this contest (a surprising number of you) and a super big thanks to all you folks you submitted entries. For those of you who did not enter, the specific topic of this contest was: The Walt Disney corporation. The entries could have been about any aspect of the Disney empire. Many of you will no doubt have picked up on the topic from this (not so subtle) image hint:

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It is no exaggeration to say that each of the entries was very creative and compelling. Some were a little supernatural, others were heavy on the corporate intrigue, and a few were downrigh ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/First-Day-of-Autumn-and-2-stories-259881992 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/First-Day-of-Autumn-and-2-stories-259881992 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:14:08 PDT First Day of Autumn (and 2 stories) nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Yes, it's my favourite holiday of the year. The doorway into a season of deepening twilight, chill breezes, bonfires, and shadows. To get us off to a good start, I thought I'd direct you to a couple stories from Autumn Country http://autumncountry.net/; my company's in-house, experimental storytelling project.

This first one is brand new vignette written by the very talented :devYWYH-s--Morelenmir:. It has to do with the 'Faeries' of Autumn Country; specifically, with a couple of their knives...

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The second is older and from an entirely different part of Autumn Country. If you like a mystery you can try to figure this ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-Human-Chess-All-The-Rest-243946088 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-Human-Chess-All-The-Rest-243946088 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:55:16 PDT Anime Human Chess: All The Rest! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
What a truly incredible show! I hope you'll all join me in a huge round of applause for a cast and crew that, every single year, raises the bar even higher and produces a show that is simply without equal. Anywhere. : http://youtu.be/1vpupXXUZGg

Fight No. 16 - Alucard v. Kabuto Yakushi. One of the fastest, most furious, freakin' fantastic fights of the show: http://youtu.be/tpCVdbt1_Zk

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Fight No. 15 - Rider v. Doc Ido. Spinning, flashing, whirling, slamming, pounding steel, pl ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Noir-Thought-Experiment-Want-to-play-242826237 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Noir-Thought-Experiment-Want-to-play-242826237 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:20:23 PDT Noir Thought Experiment - Want to play? nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
You are on your way to complete a deal. You represent someone who is purchasing a rare (and illegal) object. You are bringing the cash (probably in the realm of $100K) and the other party is bringing the object. Neither party knows the other party, so the meet is in a neutral space, most likely a hotel room (fairly seedy, off the main strip). Since the other party is carrying more risk (they have a very rare object, whereas all you have is money), ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-Human-Chess-No-10-Halftime-Mayhem-215498933 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-Human-Chess-No-10-Halftime-Mayhem-215498933 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:51:19 PDT Anime Human Chess: No. 10 - Halftime Mayhem! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
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Anime Human Chess Match Fight No. 09 - Jill Valentine v. Kid Buu (along with miscellaneous other Buus). Fantastic concept, fantastic execution! Fun and kick-ass at the same time: http://youtu.be/6xVw0I3q7JY

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Anime Human Chess Match Fight No. 8 between Gabriel Belmont and Mature & Vice. Wow! Not much more needs to be said, other than Wow! What a fight. Everyone did an incredible job.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v​=MVgh59bOaLc

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Anime Human Chess Mat ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/METROCON-2011-Monsters-vs-Hunters-217993348 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/METROCON-2011-Monsters-vs-Hunters-217993348 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:26:21 PDT METROCON 2011 - Monsters vs Hunters nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Unbelievable as it may seem, it is time again for METROCON. This year's theme: Monsters vs Hunters. Not only is METROCON Florida's largest (and best) Anime convention, it is also home to a lineup of events and shows unlike anything you can see anywhere else; the Anime Human Chess Match, the Fantasy Masquerade, Metro Star Party, Gear Grappling Xtreme, and the Metro Fire Show. Here's the:  http://www.metroconventions.com/control.cfm?ID=1

As you can imagine with this year's theme, the potential for mayhem is high! :D

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Zombie Huntress :devPrincePyro:

If you are within 1200 miles of Tampa, FL this weekend (June 17-1 ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/FROST-Contest-No-2-Winning-Entries-218714641 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/FROST-Contest-No-2-Winning-Entries-218714641 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:11:01 PDT FROST Contest No. 2: Winning Entries! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
FIRST PLACE

:thumb208356685:
by :devvilk42:

Technically and stylistically excellent, with the
added punch of being right on with the FROST
storyline from the web site!

THE OTHER FIRST PLACE

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by :devdragon-kiss:
animation - click to play

A wonderfully imaginative variation on a theme
from the 1st FROST conte ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/FROST-Contest-No-2-Closed-Check-em-219207927 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/FROST-Contest-No-2-Closed-Check-em-219207927 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:07:20 PDT FROST Contest No. 2: Closed. Check 'em! nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
Well, FROST Contest #2 is closed and MAN did it turn out to be a good one. I had a feeling when we decided to do a little contest with this image that we would get some cool stuff, but it turned out that every entry was very cool. So now we get to pick the winners.  Not going to be easy. Give us a day or two. And in the mean time check out the galleries of all these excellent artists - you'll find a lot that will impress, thrill, and inspire.

Soon. Jade.

CONTEST ENTRIES

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by :devcreativeness:

:thumb208229195: ~ :thumb208356685:
by :devvilk42:

:thumb207689139: ~ :thumb208381256:

:thumb206293103: ~ :thumb206 ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/FROST-Digest-New-Strangeness-and-New-Contest-222663334 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/FROST-Digest-New-Strangeness-and-New-Contest-222663334 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:24:10 PDT FROST Digest: New Strangeness and New Contest nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
The FDF (aka Damascus)

Some people see it as a valid sport, the logical evolution of contests of athletic conflict and martial skill. Others see it as a symptom of a society in decline, proof that the world is sliding back into a state of barbarism. You can decide: http://www.freestyledueling.com/index.htm . Subscribe to the RSS feed on the News page or send me a note and I’ll add you to the mailing list (f ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/What-If-MMA-Weapons-Interested-219353319 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/What-If-MMA-Weapons-Interested-219353319 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:38:55 PDT What If: MMA + Weapons? Interested? nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
And what if these fighters had access to tech that allowed them to tabulate and simulate the cut and thrust damage that their weapons inflicted? Edge attacks would result in the fighter being 'wounded' in just the same way as if the weapon were razor sharp.

The fighters would not be sparring or 'pulling' their attacks, they would truly be fighting to win, either by knockout, technical knockout, or real or sim ]]> http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Visual-Reference-for-the-Reshoot-Poll-219904279 http://jademacalla.deviantart.com/journal/Visual-Reference-for-the-Reshoot-Poll-219904279 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:59:08 PDT Visual Reference for the Reshoot Poll nonadult journals/personal jademacalla http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jademacalla.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 `jademacalla @jademacalla
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HSL

:thumb28099991:
GC

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JCSB

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Thanks. Be well.

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