deviantART: by:kgstv http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:kgstv&section=today deviantART RSS for by:kgstv en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:18:47 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png Bookstore http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/27368564/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/27368564/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:02:07 PDT Haven't updated my journal in a long while, so to summarize..

» I'm delving more and more into film photography, namely medium format, and realized that I love it a lot more than I do digital. It's more liberating to photograph without having to worry about all the technical stuff.
» Thanks to an empty polaroid film cartridge I found at a goodwill store, I learned that my Polaroid SX-70 does indeed work (the cartridge still had a working battery).
» I'm still in the planning process for "Where the Birdcages Fall" as I made some major changes to the story.
» *LaRee826 and I are currently plotting to take over the world. In the name of art of course. <3
» I've learned that for every bad thing that happens in a person's life, several good things come along to make up for it.
» I recently watched "Synecdoche, New York" and, despite it being a seemingly depressing film, I was left perplexed. Needless to say, I loved every fucking second of it.
» I now have a tumblr account reserved for my musings. I'll more than likely use it as a mini gallery to display my future analog photography works as well.
» I'm hoping to get a plastic Brownie camera as my other one isn't exactly user friendly (although the pictures it takes is incredibly sharp considering the camera's age).

Well that's enough of my ramblings, hope you are all doing well. =]

]]> ~kgstv ArtsDream.. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/26786382/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/26786382/ Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:37:37 PDT So - I've learned something new about myself recently. Apparently, I have a weird fetish for cameras lol. Particularly vintage 35mm, medium format and polaroid cameras. In addition to the Fujica I mentioned before, I've also purchased a Polaroid 250, a Polaroid SX-70, and a very old brownie toy camera (and there's two more camera models I have my eyes on heh). All of which I plan on using once I acquire the appropriate film for them. I'll probably post some of my analog shots here. Granted, I'm still getting acquainted with my cameras so it may be a while before I actually post something I think is worthwhile. Still, I can't wait for autumn to arrive. I'll be much more shutter happy then.

And for all you college students out there, what classes are you taking this term? :heart:

]]> ~kgstv WaterColor. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/26224232/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/26224232/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:22:40 PDT After a few weeks of using my holga, I've found it pretty refreshing to just take photos and not worry about technical stuff (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and all that jazz). Just go out, shoot and have fun; the way photography should be. I've sent out two rolls of film this past week to be developed, one of which should be ready for pick up by this Friday. Can't wait to see how those turned out. By the way, has anyone ever had a bidding war on ebay? lol I had placed a 9 dollar bid on a Fujica ST705 camera three days prior to its end date. I was the only bidder for a while and was hoping to keep it that way so I wouldn't have to pay so much. Unfortunately, I ended up having a bidding war with two people at the last moment and the final balance came out to 22.56 plus shipping and handling. Tough break. The fight was worth it though and I can't wait for the camera to arrive. Speaking of ebay, I'm currently selling my 50mm f/1.8 lens here if anyone's interested. Works perfectly, and I've taken great care of both the lens and the box it came in. Only selling because I'm planning on purchasing a lens that covers that focal range. Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer :heart:





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]]> ~kgstv Need? Or not. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25891429/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25891429/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:57:28 PDT My family and I went to Six Flags a few days ago and caught the glow in the dark parade later that evening (some really badass stuff going on there, check it out if you're in the area), and barely a day or two later, we visited the Ripley's Believe It or Not museum in Arlington. That maze of mirrors really had us going. I lol'd when I saw this one chick run into her own reflection xD I've received my wacom tablet a few days ago as well. I've been using it quite frequently since then. Granted, I haven't exactly created anything post worthy; mainly just some random doodles to get myself acquainted with the drawing tablet. It's really weird when you have your eyes on the screen but you can't see your hand moving. Kinda throws the hand-eye coordination off. Still, I'm determined to master it so I can start painting soon.

By the way, what's the deal with the "Needs Premium Membership" thing? Since when do we NEED a "Premium Membership"? I mean it's not like our lives solely depend on them to survive. And whatever happened to the integrity of giving to someone without it being announced to everyone else? Apparently, I was under the delusion that the process of giving subscriptions to others was a discreet act of kindness to be shared between the two people involved. Whether or not the giver's identity is revealed should have been up to both of them, like it was before. It's funny how the staff were planning on making more money through these new "features", but in effect they're just going to lose more. Who's going to want to donate now with the thought of possibly looking like an attention whore on their minds? Or even the thought of being berated by others to buy them a "Premium Membership" as well. Or the fear of appearing to be self-promoting when, in actuality, they meant well in giving another person a subscription... sorry, I meant the all mighty powerful Premium Membership. Shitty move DA. Shitty move.

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]]> ~kgstv Quizness. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25763176/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25763176/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:59:40 PDT Stolen from ~spookydarling :3

10 Bands you've been listening a lot to lately:
1. Five Finger Death Punch
2. Apocalyptica
3. Deftones
4. 10 Years
5. Mandalay
6. Bjork
7. Royksopp
8. New Order
9. Imogen Heap
10. The Radio Dept.

9 Things you look forward to:
1. Six Flags with the family tomorrow
2. Him getting the happiness he deserves
3. Receiving my wacom
4. Starting my Summer II class
5. Giving the wedding photos to my clients
6. Moving back into my previous room
7. Hanging out with Aliza
8. Finishing my Summer II class
9. Filming projects


8 Things you like to wear:
1. Black sports jacket
2. Black long sleeve shirt
3. Dark blue jeans
4. Black Sketchers.
5. Studded Belt
6. Sunglasses
7. Necklace
8. Any other shirt that I have

7 Things that anger you:
1. Immaturity
2. Nagging
3. Clingy people
4. Bad hair days
5. People in general
6. Arrogance
7. Jealousy


6 Things you say most days:
1. Bitch.
2. Fuck.
3. Shit.
4. Damn.
5. Hell.
6. Sure, why not.

5 Things you do everyday:
1. go to sleep at 5 in the am
2. wake up
3. eat
4. think
5. go out

4 People you want to spend more time with:
1. Aliza
2. see above^
3. see above^
4. see above^


3 Movies you could watch over and over again:
1. Inland Empire
2. Wicker Park
3. Children of Men

2 Of your favorite songs at the moment:
1. Wasteland - 10 Years
2. Gorecki - Lamb

1 person you could spend the rest of your life with:
Myself.

NUMBER OF:
- height: 5'8"
- shoe size: 8-9
- hair color: Black/brown/red
- siblings: 1 brother

LAST:
- movie you rented: I forgot, I usually watch movies online
- movie you bought: "Natural City"
- song you listened to: Faking the Books by Lali Puna
- song that was stuck in your head: Ghost of Love by David Lynch
- person you've called: Aliza
- person that's called you: Brandi
- show you've watched: Twin Peaks
- person you were thinking of: ._.

DO:
- you have a crush on someone: Not anymore =]
- you wish you could live somewhere else: all the time
- you believe in online dating: Umm yea, considering that it exists.
-others find you attractive: I don't know. I'd be surprised if they did.
- you want more piercings: Don't have any, but I would like some
- you like cleaning: No. :|
- you write in cursive or print: Print, but my handwriting is so fucked up it might as well be cursive.

FAVORITE:
- food: Chinese/Italian/Mexican/Vietnamese/Thai/Japanese, etc.
- thing to do: reflect
- thing to talk about: thought-provoking subjects
- drinks: mixed
- clothes: jeans
- movies: Wicker Park
- holiday: Halloween. Bring on the cavities!

HAVE YOU:
- ever cried over a girl: Yes
- ever cried over a boy: Uh yes
- ever been in a fist fight: Yep, several times and they were fun too
- ever been arrested: I was close once


WHAT
- shampoo do you use: Garnier Fructis
- shoes do you wear: Sketchers.
- are you scared of: my emotions ;__;
- number of people I would classify as true, could trust with my life type friends: Two (excluding my parents)
- number of people I consider my enemies: too many to count o_O

FAVORITE:
- disney movie: Mulan
- word: silk
- nickname: Krissy
- eye color: blue, green
- flower: don't have one

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE:
- pretty: No.
- funny: Eh sometimes
- hot: No.
- friendly: I can be.
- amusing: Sometimes
- ugly: More than likely
- loveable: Don't know.
- sweet: Nope. ._.
- dorky: Er yes

DESCRIBE YOUR:
[ x ] Wallet – Neglected
[ x ] Jewelry worn daily – Necklace
[ x ] Pillow cover – Flowery. :|
[ x ] Underwear - Black.
[ x ] Favorite shirt – Black T
[ x ] Perfume/cologne - Don't wear any
[ x ] CD in stereo right now - Don't have a stereo. May I interest you in my iTunes library?
[ x ] What you are wearing now – Black shirt thing, studded belt, dark blue jeans
[ x ] In my mouth – Sore, sore teeth. =\
[ x ] In my... ]]> ~kgstv Wacom =] Stuff http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25750929/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25750929/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:26:19 PDT I figured I should update, considering I haven’t submitted anything or written a journal in a while. First off, I've completed my Summer I courses. yay. :dummy: I know I passed Aviation, but I wish I could say the same for Speech. Unless my professor received my final exam in time, chances are I won't pass that class with a high grade. Also, I learned something (that's totally not school related), the guy I thought I loved turned out to be like the rest of 'em: pathetic wimpy little boys who have to take advantage of what I have, can't man up about things and accept the fact that we each have our own lives. I swear if I can't find one decent guy who'll love me for me and not for what I have, I'll just force myself to fall in love with girls. Hey, more grandchildren for my parents right? Uh, okay let's focus on positive stuff now lol. The wedding on July 3rd was a lot of fun to photograph. I'm still in the process of editing photos and getting them ready to upload in the bride and groom's gallery. I've placed in an order for the wacom intuos4 last night (I ended up getting the small since the other two sizes were pretty huge!) Needless to say, painting with a mouse was a pain, and I gave up on a lot of the works I wanted to finish. I have them saved though, so I definitely plan on finishing them... eventually. Thanks to *Xphringe for the heaps of inspiration by the way! Her gallery is like a continual orgasm of beauty =]
Don't take my word for it though, go check it out for yourself!






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/Edit. Nooo. When is that image of Ronald McDonald going to get out of my head. *YouInventedMe, it's your fault. =[

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]]> ~kgstv Blueginger :: lynch http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25532612/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25532612/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:12:14 PDT My 20th birthday is tomorrow. Don't really have much planned, but I will be spending the day with my parents, my brother and his family =] We're going to a Thai restaurant in Irving. The thought of their delicious food alone is making me impatient ._.
Also, if you haven't already, check out some of David Lynch's work, it's incredible. Unless you're Lynch himself, you probably won't understand what's going on in his movies on the initial viewing, but once you understand the concepts being portrayed, your mind will be blown away..

How is everyone? :heart:



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]]> ~kgstv edit http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25303145/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25303145/ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:34:08 PDT Some positive updates for once. I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of my irrational bullshit lol. Anyway, I changed my major again. I'm still doing photography for a living, but I won't be doing it as a career. With that said, I went back to the Science major (aeronautical engineering to be specific). As of now, my Summer I courses are highly enjoyable, I'm turning 20 in a few weeks, photographing a wedding in July, and I'm currently working on the first episode of my animated short series, "Pyknic" which is loosely based on some of my bizarre, weird and creepy dreams/nightmares. I'll probably upload one of the backgrounds I made to give you all a preview of what to expect. I'm also working on "Where the Birdcages Fall," but as it's taking longer than expected (I'm still in the process of getting sets designed and characters constructed), I'll be making mini episodes of other things in the mean time, "Pyknic" being one of them. I don't really like twitter, but until I get my online art blog organized, I'll be twittering like an annoying bird next to your window in the morning to keep you all updated on stuff. Oh yeah, apparently I got attacked by a dog on the Friday before last. At first, I thought the fucker was just headbutting the back of my legs, but then I later found out that it was actually biting me. Needless to say, visits to the doctor have been quite frequent since then..








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]]> ~kgstv Caustic http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25025209/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/25025209/ Sat, 30 May 2009 00:12:33 PDT People confuse the hell out of me. Deep down I understand but somewhere in the middle I have no idea. I guess what I'm saying is I wish I didn't have to figure out, I wish things would just be said. I always feel like I'm an open book. As if people can see everything about me so clearly. I mean yes I'm writing all of this so it isn't exactly helping, but aside from that, in everyday conversation. But then I think sometimes people misconstrue my motives or such for more than they really are. I feel constantly naked with some people. I'm terrified by them in a way because they see it all - the good, the bad, and in between. I don't like the vulnerability. Makes me feel weak and terrified. It's even worse when people make the wrong assumptions and I'm made out to be something I'm not. Sigh. W/e I could go on for hours with this, but I don't want to bore anyone with my great wall of pointless words, so I'm shutting up now. Laterz.







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]]> ~kgstv Then again.. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/24990858/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/24990858/ Thu, 28 May 2009 03:09:55 PDT This is a personal journal entry, so don't expect anything newsworthy here. That said, this is a long one, and is more than likely full of contradictions and grammatical errors, so read at your own peril.

A few hours ago, I did some couples photos for a friend of mine and his girlfriend. The thing is, I liked this guy for years. He already knows this as I told him last Winter, and oddly enough, it never felt awkward between us after that.

Anyway, they arrive shortly after he calls to schedule a last minute couples portrait session. Quite frankly, I didn't really care about taking the photos, I just wanted to see him again. But I also didn't want to appear jealous of him and his girlfriend. I might have been trying a bit too hard though, because I was acting a little weird during the shoot. So as soon as I hear them knock, I open the door to see him smiling, but something didn't exactly feel right. I didn't think too much of it at the time, so I just went ahead and greeted him, opened the door wider for him, then met his girlfriend not too long afterwords. We introduce ourselves and I guide her into my cluttered room. For the little time we spent, we got along pretty well and I ended up liking her a lot. He sits on the portion of my sofa that isn't covered in clothes, towels and lighting equipment, picks up one of my guitars and starts playing a tune. I comment on his skills while getting the backdrop set up.

During the shoot, it was hard for me to focus on everything I was doing since I was photographing a guy, that I've liked since 2004, embracing and holding his girlfriend. Don't get me wrong, I respect/admire what they have for each other, and I don't ever intend to get in between them. Ironically, the whole time I was shooting, I was determined to hide a jealousy that, I later realized, was never really there.

As soon as they left, I expected to bawl my eyes out like a stupid spoiled emo kid. There I was, waiting for the tears to stream, but not one single drop left my eye. So I get in the shower, thinking that it was only a matter of time before my eyes start watering, but the only water that came out was from the shower head.
I was starting to get concerned. There had to have been something wrong with me because I usually shed more than a few tears when the sad truth hits me like that in the face. What the hell was going on here?

So after editing a few pics, and emailing them to him, I watch The Elephant Man, then go to bed. Since I couldn't sleep (not because of the movie lol), I just laid there, dwelling on what was going on with me and my feelings for him. It was then that it dawned on me that I was actually getting over him. What got me confused before was that I was so used to liking him that it felt weird not having any feelings for him at all. I'm talking about feelings that have existed and grown since 2004-2005! It's kinda like living with someone for so long that you get used to their presence, but when they suddenly leave, you're left with a sense of emptiness and confusion.

As stupid as this may sound, I don't think I was really ready to get over him. Hell, I don't think I ever wanted to get over him. But somehow I did, and I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it. I know I should be glad because I'm finally seeing him as just a friend. But all the same, I missed the feelings I had for him.

While I was lying in bed, I was asking myself if all of those years I spent liking him were a complete waste of my time. The obvious answer would be yes, but then I started thinking back to all of my previous girlfriends, the dates I've had with various guys, the one night stands, coming back home drunk from parties, my first unrequited love, the crappy years in elementary school, and I started wondering if all of that was a waste of time as well. That's when I realized that no-one in our lives are ever a waste of time. Even if we no longer talk to some of those people, we can't deny that we've learned more about ourselves because of them. Even if they're a complete stranger, a random person we talk to online, our friends, family, crushes, enemies, etc. All of them become a part of our lives for a reason. No matter how big or small that reason is. Putting this into perspective, I've realized that he was never a waste of my time at all. He was just one of the many puzzle pieces that makes up the larger (albeit jumbled) picture that is my crazy life.




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All work in thi... ]]> ~kgstv Heart bleeding staffs and musical notes. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/24735382/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/24735382/ Wed, 13 May 2009 10:38:59 PDT Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Proin massa orci, bibendum vitae, egestas a, ornare non, augue. Curabitur dignissim purus id tortor. Donec ultricies, nulla a congue imperdiet, purus odio fermentum pede, in aliquam turpis elit eget augue. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos hymenaeos. Maecenas metus elit, ullamcorper et, consequat ut, tincidunt id, dolor. Sed ligula. Pellentesque vitae tellus vitae pede ullamcorper tempor. Morbi mi ante, fringilla pellentesque, condimentum eu, pellentesque a, enim. Integer sagittis, tellus eget tempor iaculis, enim pede egestas diam, posuere facilisis enim elit at nulla. Vivamus hendrerit, urna non dictum consectetuer, eros nisi malesuada velit, ut ullamcorper dui pede non mauris. Nullam non lorem. Maecenas vulputate ante sed metus. Nullam ultricies congue risus. Morbi ullamcorper mattis tellus. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Praesent placerat nunc in nisi.

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]]> ~kgstv Coffee http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23603845/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23603845/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:55:24 PDT Sorry once again for my absence on here. I got tied up on a lot of stuff. It's good stuff though; I've decided to take up painting, crafting and drawing, in addition to the photography I do and love. This is so I can challenge myself to do other forms of art, and to develop the patience I desperately need.
Sometime in the near future, I plan on making custom art jewelry and dolls based on some ideas for paintings I've had in the past few days.. if only I knew how to paint :sniff:
Drawing is a whole lot easier for me, and I'm still debating as to whether or not I should post some of my pencil sketches here. I probably will, but my scanner doesn't do them much justice :(
I also have a collaboration with *YouInventedMe in the works, so keep your eyes peeled (that sounds like it would hurt).

Now I'm off to catch up on everything I've missed. I hope you all are having a fantastic morning. :heart:


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]]> ~kgstv Foolishly. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23373071/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23373071/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:03:47 PST On my way back home from school tonight, I shattered the front left tire of my car against a curb. In my defense, I couldn't see out of my windshield due to a lot of (dried frost?) that's been piling up these past few days, ultimately resulting in glares from various light sources. Okay, I admit I probably should have gotten my car's windshield clean a long time ago lol. Anyway, I have to go to sleep soon; I have class tomorrow in the morning, and my cousin's taking me. Thankfully, she's an early bird. Being a night owl has its perks, but not when you have to wake up early the next day.

Updates can be found on my personal blog here. :heart:

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]]> ~kgstv movie :: status http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23299784/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23299784/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:07:09 PST Updates, Production Notes and Concept Sketches for the mini film, "Where the Birdcages Fall" can all be found here.

Release Date: TBA

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STATUS

[x] Announced
[x] In Development (an idea is fleshed out into a viable script. once the theme, or underlying message, has been identified, a synopsis is prepared.)
[x] Pre-Production (the movie is designed, planned, storyboarded and visualized. voice actors hired by producer. sound effects and music licensing covered.)
[ ] In Production (character and set design/construction. cinematography and props made ready.)
[ ] Principal Photography
[ ] Filming (lighting and camera equipment are prepared. sets are dressed. each scene is shot following a shooting schedule.)
[ ] Post-Production (the film is edited. voice actors provide the audio tracks. sound effects, music, and main titles added.)
[ ] Completed


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CONCEPT SKETCHES & TECHNICAL DRAWINGS (more to come)


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THE CHARACTERS

Darya Kryuchkov


Nikita Orlovsky


Maksim Matveyev


ZOE the Robot


Aleksandr the Bartender


Viktoriya the Fortune Teller


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]]> ~kgstv fllnthblnk :: openletter :: otherthings http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23263764/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23263764/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:20:58 PST Dearest 6358446, the events that unfolded on President's Day still resonates with me to this very second. The connection I felt with you for the first time in my life felt like a breath of fresh air penetrating every pore of my body. All of the areas in my soul that were left empty due to past heartaches have started to fill up again with the hope that there is, and always will be, a better tomorrow out there just waiting for me to embrace it. The firm, yet gentle caresses of your touch; the brushes of our lips; the rhythm of our sighs; all bring back memories of that yearning song we shared together. I wish it wasn't so early for me to say that I love you and mean/feel it, but after what we experienced together, whatever feelings I have for you, I can honestly say that they have increased tremendously. I only hope that I can smooth some things over the next time we meet. I certainly look forward to being in your presence again. Sincerely yours, giraffe.. :floating:
Thus concludes an open letter to someone who has, unknowingly, started to make me feel whole again. Recently, I've been missing my English classes, and I have absolutely no idea what stories we're supposed to be reading from our text book. On top of that, I've forgotten to pay my tuition fee for the second time this week. It's due later today, so I have to make sure I get that taken care of as soon as possible. I'd hate to have to pay that additional ten dollar late fee.

Also, please give a congratulatory salute (aka cookies) to ^fllnthblnk whenever you get the chance. Will recently became a moderator for the literature gallery, and given the fact that he consistently goes out of his way to promote the lit community and provide in-depth feedback on people's work, I cannot think of anyone else who deserves that position more than he does. :heart:


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All work in this gallery as well as my avatar are © Kgstv and must not be used without my written permission.
]]> ~kgstv Terms/Conditions http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23227174/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23227174/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:47:03 PST After my previous journal, I figured I should probably state my personal policy concerning the tracing of any of my works. Please note that the following rules do not apply to my stock images: first and foremost, I don't give a flying hot guy's ass if your drawing came out beautifully, under no circumstances are you allowed to use my works for tracing without consulting me first. If I find out that you've traced any of my work without my prior consent, I'll report the deviation in question without giving you a warning. It's only fair considering that you didn't even tell me that you were going to be using my work in the first place. Finally, if you want to trace any of my work, or use any of my photos that are not stock, as a reference, just ask. I'm not a mean person really. You'll more than likely get a "yes" if you just ask me. If you have any questions concerning these rules or the usage of my work, don't hesitate to contact me. :heart:

]]> ~kgstv Tracing/thoughts/etc. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23202104/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23202104/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:17:43 PST I'm writing this journal in response to the numerous people leaving this site due to the recent dArama surrounding the tracing issue (in addition to many other reasons). First of all, a lot of people are already aware that dA has far outgrown the "community" that it once was, yet is still being preached about. What started off as a small art site, quickly grew into the largest art site in the world. As time goes on, sites develop. Sometimes for the good, other times for the not so good, but there's nothing we can really do about it, but just accept it. Like a lot of well known online communities, it was only a matter of time until dA became an internet powerhouse. Personally, I'm not happy with where dA is going myself, but I refuse to leave simply because there's more to this site than just the corporate facade. Just because you don't support what dA has become, it doesn't mean you can't support what this site was designed for in the first place: the Art and the people who create it, and continue to create it. And when an artist has fans and friends on here who follow their progress, it'd be selfish to just up and leave them because you weren't satisfied with how a site was being operated. Granted, I understand it's your decision to leave or not, but remember, all of your art and copyrights belong to you, therefore you have the right to deny people the permission to trace your work if you don't want them too.

I'm done. I dunno if what I said made any sense or not, but I just felt compelled to say something, especially after seeing great artists like *mmenathalie leave. :no:


Go give ~ElquinMagus and ~LaRee826 some love. :heart:

]]> ~kgstv Valentine. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23176306/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23176306/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:42:45 PST Wanted to wish everyone an early happy valentines day.. sadly, I have no one to spend it with. No cuddling, no gift exchange, no passionate kisses, no rough and wild sex - I'll just have to call up some of my single friends and have a night on the town with them. Afterall, who needs one soulmate when you can have a lot right? :D
Anyway, I have to get going soon; I'm going over to a friend's house tonight.


What are you doing for Valentines day?

]]> ~kgstv All i've known/all i've felt/all i've done. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23069881/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23069881/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:31:43 PST
Writing random journals as a result of sleep deprivation is a bitch. I have so many thoughts running rampant through my head right now, it's mind boggling (no pun intended... well.. maybe just a little).

I have class in a few hours, and I haven't gotten any sleep whatsoever. I was supposed to visit the location for a wedding taking place in March later today, but as the weather has been looking a bit grim (with some tornadoes in the forecast), the chances of me going are anorexically slim.

Wait, did I just say "anorexically"? Okay, if I'm starting to make up my own words, that obviously means I need to catch some Z's lol. I'll talk to you all later. Let's just hope I can keep my head up during English today.. huh, that sounded kinda wrong. Oh well, I don't feel like correcting misunderstandings right now.

:heart:


]]> ~kgstv Blue polarity http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23052199/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/23052199/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:20:42 PST I've come across several journals and polls asking people who their favourite artists were. The thing is, with a site that has established a rather extensive user base such as deviantART, it's going to be difficult to pin point just one favourite among millions of artists. Just so I don't have to feel compelled to respond to those journals and polls, I'm just going to list my personal faves here. Regardless if they're well known or not, you should definitely check out their work if you haven't already done so.

Artists I Think Highly Of

`equivoque [♥]

`cryptorchid [♥]

`spiritsighs [♥]

~Alcholado [♥]

~HarizmaArt - a small, yet beautiful gallery

`shyble [♥]

`pahness [♥]

~Roosengardt [♥]

*bigskystudio - very poetic imagery

`DenisOlivier - his works are just out of this world (literally)

=charbage [♥]

~aftercode - another small gallery, but filled with breath taking visuals

~D4D1 - a haunting body of work, highly recommended

~Alyz - abstract conceptual photography at its best

*Xphringe - beautiful emotive digital artwork

=glittersniffer - absolutely amazing dark art

*ThierryV - gorgeous nature and architectural photos. a gallery worth visiting often

=iNeedChemicalX [♥]

*pesare - stunning digital illustrations and paintings, one visit to his gallery and you'll fall in love

~Eliara - amazing emotive portraiture

~effluo - another dark artist whose entire gallery is fave worthy

=porcelainveins [♥]

*socar - just beautiful.

=fragilesimplicity [♥]

*Vic4U - ground breaking surreal works

~leenik - breath taking desaturated nature photography, a gallery that really relaxes you

*YouInventedMe - a thought provoking poet and brilliant person to boot

~prismopola - stunning Polaroid images done by none other than the talented *prismes

~Apachennov - a recent discovery and a fairly new deviant, his gallery is beyond amazing so far

*aparatka - gorgeous portrait works

=MichelRajkovic *etchepare
*nilgunkara - beautiful long exposure photo galleries

So now I ask.. who are some of the people within your list of favourite artists? How did you discover them and how have they inspired you? Granted, you don't have to answer all of those questions if you don't want too lol, but I would like to know who you all look up too as far as their artwork is concerned.

:heart:

http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22934663/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:46:04 PST I felt it was time for a fresh journal entry now that a new month has started. =) First of all, I apologize for the lack of activity around here. I feel like I've neglected all of my dA friends, and losing contact with you all is the last thing I wanted.

Among the list of people I miss include ~papa-paparazzi, ~LaRee826, =thebrokenfool, =Azenor, =VisualPoetress, =kat1967, *Xphringe, ~SpAmSaLoT, =GothicDyke, ~chubbyelf, =SassyAssLilBich, =demonicintuition, =ELENADUDINA, ~DopeStars, ~LanEye, *YouInventedMe, ~Spiderspirit, ~but33, ~xxPaperflowersxx and many others. I'll be more active around here from now on, giving you all the feedback and attention you all deserve. That's my promise to you.

:hug:

I really need to get my mind in focus right now. I have an abundance of inspiration, yet I lack the self motivation I need to complete projects I start. That can be very irritating at times lol.

Finally, something that's completely unimportant, but worth mentioning for the fun of it.. in my about me section, I've included a little emote which will be updated periodically to match our current season, and the Japanese script directly above it means "love is everything..." Just thought I'd say that. I dunno why I needed to though. Anyway, that's all the updates for now, I hope you all are doing well.




Commissions - I am currently accepting photoshoot bookings for the Dallas / Fort Worth area. I am also available for work throughout the U.S. as well. Please contact me for more information.


]]> ~kgstv Hmmm.. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22847388/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22847388/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:21:30 PST It looks like the admins at dcmag.co.uk have regained control of their website again. :nod:


The site is still down, but at least people's IP addresses are no longer barred from accessing the page. Kinda makes me wonder how our user galleries are looking like right now :|


How has everyone's week been so far?

:heart:

]]> ~kgstv Until the seas run dry. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22733081/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22733081/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:20:47 PST I am now available for work throughout Texas and abroad (international commissions only at the moment, I do plan on working worldwide sometime in the future though). Please note that everything from concepts and locations, to hair / make-up services and travel costs, will need to be thoroughly discussed and arranged prior to the shoot. Feel free to contact me if you have an interest in working with me or if you would like additional information.

:heart:

]]> ~kgstv Photoshootness.School http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22604148/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22604148/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:17:25 PST Earlier today I hung out with ~x-Smiley-x and ~Makeup-Couture. We did a mini photoshoot with Kelsy's sister for Adrian's make up portfolio. It would have been nice to shoot outside instead of in the studio but it was too damn cold out. We did have a lot of fun though despite only getting a few good shots out of it. Either my room is way too small or I really need to get the hang of my lighting equipment.. I'm more inclined to choose the latter lol.

/edit
Helping my mom grading a shit load of papers tonight made me realize that I do not have the patience to be a teacher :faint:

School starts in five more days. I can't wait to go back...
:heart:

]]> ~kgstv Riddingmyheartofmortalfight http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22587867/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22587867/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:59:14 PST Stole this from ~AngelofInjury, feel free to steal..


IN ONE TRY..TYPE YOUR NAME WITH YOUR:

FINGERS: Kris
CHIN: kmrixz (that looks kinda cool)
ONE FINGER WITH EYES CLOSED: kric (almost)
CHEEK: 0m ko6ie (wow, I suck) :|
ELBOW: k,reios
LIPS: i i8rvs2
PALM: kriksx
BACK OF HAND: j4uiqz
NOSE: kris (okay, I might have cheated a little on this one.. just a little)
TONGUE: krisz

-----------------DESCRIBE--------------- ---

-- YOUR HERITAGE: French. African American. Mexican. Puerto Rican.
-- THE SHOES YOU WORE TODAY: worn black tennis shoes.
-- YOUR EYES: dark brown
-- YOUR WEAKNESS: guys
-- YOUR FEARS: Not accomplishing much in life, fear itself, being alone.
-- ONE THING YOU'D LIKE TO ACHIEVE: Travel all over the world.

-----------------WHAT IS------------------

-- YOUR THOUGHTS FIRST WAKING UP: what time is it? did anyone call or text me?
-- THE FIRST FEATURE YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX: eyes and smile <3
-- YOUR BEST PHYSICAL FEATURE: I'm not sure.. I don't think I have one lol
-- YOUR BEDTIME: whenever I'm tired
-- YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Heh.
-- YOUR MOST MISSED MEMORY: those times spent with him..

-----------------YOU PREFER------------------

-- PEPSI OR COKE: depends
-- MCDONALD'S OR BURGER KING: neither.
-- SINGLE OR GROUP DATES: it doesn't matter
-- ADIDAS OR NIKE: neither
-- CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA: Chocolate <3
-- CAPPUCCINO OR COFFEE: Cappuccino

-----------------DO YOU------------------

-- SMOKE: I quit smoking a while back
-- CUSS: quite often.
-- TAKE A SHOWER EVERYDAY: every other day.
-- HAVE A CRUSH(ES): Yup
-- WHO ARE THEY: he knows
-- DO YOU THINK YOU'VE BEEN IN LOVE?: Only twice in my life. One of which I still haven't gotten over..
-- WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE: I am in college
-- LIKE HIGH SCHOOL: it had it's moments
-- WANT TO GET MARRIED: I'm still not sure about this..
-- TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS: nope, I type pretty fast with just one finger on each hand.
-- GET MOTION SICKNESS: nope
-- THINK YOU'RE ATTRACTIVE: haha noooooo
-- THINK YOU'RE A HEALTH FREAK: far from it
-- GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS: kinda
-- LIKE THUNDERSTORMS: love them
-- PLAY AN INSTRUMENT: I'm currently trying to learn the guitar

------------IN THE PAST MONTH DID:/:HAVE YOU--------------

-- DRANK ALCOHOL: nope
-- SMOKE(D): Nope.
-- DONE A DRUG: No.
-- HAVE SEX: No
-- MADE OUT: No.
-- GO ON A DATE: If you wanna consider what we did as a date.
-- GO TO THE MALL: No.
-- BEEN ON STAGE: No.
-- BEEN DUMPED: No.
-- GONE SKATING: No.
-- MADE HOMEMADE COOKIES: Nope
-- BEEN IN LOVE: Yea..
-- DYED YOUR HAIR: No.
-- STOLEN ANYTHING: Nope.

-----------------HAVE YOU EVER------------------

-- FLOWN ON A PLANE: when I was little. I can't remember the experience though =(
-- MISSED SCHOOL BECAUSE IT WAS RAINING?: no
-- TOLD A GUY/GIRL THAT YOU LIKED THEM?: Yea.. well I told him that I loved him.
-- CRIED DURING A MOVIE?: Yea =(
-- EVER THOUGHT AN ANIMATED CHARACTER WAS HOT?: Ohhhhhhh yeaaaa
-- HAD AN IMAGINARY FRIEND: Yep
-- BEEN ON STAGE?: Yes, I used to do ballet folklorico :noes:
-- CUT YOUR HAIR: yea
-- HAD CRUSH ON A TEACHER?: haha yes. several of them actually.
-- PLAYED A GAME THAT REQUIRED REMOVAL OF CLOTHING? No, but someday I will!
-- BEEN TRASHED OR EXTREMELY INTOXICATED: Lol yes
-- BEEN CAUGHT "DOING SOMETHING": not yet, and I plan on keeping it that way haha.
-- BEEN CALLED A TEASE: lol no..
-- GOTTEN BEATEN UP?: No, but I got into several fist fights in the past
-- BEEN IN A FIGHT: yea, plenty of them
-- SHOPLIFTED: yea when I was like four lol

-----------------THE FUTURE------------------

-- AGE YOU HOPE TO BE MARRIED: ...
-- NUMBERS AND NAMES OF CHILDREN: I don't know if I really want children..
-- DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING: I'm not really into weddings. I just photograph them.
-- HOW DO YOU WANT TO DIE?: Preferably a peaceful, painless death, but if I had to die in a brutal fashion, I hope I at least had fun d... ]]> ~kgstv Flowersinthewater http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22470424/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22470424/ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:36:11 PST Naturally, I'd thank you all for giving me my 5,000th pageview, but quite frankly, I could really care less if it got any higher. Not too too long ago, a popular deviant on here had written a long, but honest journal about his perspective on the massive following he's gained, and how stressful it could be for him at times. The whole thing really opened up my eyes, and made me realize that there are far more important things on dA than just a mere statistic. Like doing your art because you enjoy it and want to improve, not for the attention of others; helping out fellow deviants with features, critiques and encouragement; and more importantly, maintaining the friendships you establish on here, because your friends are the ones who care about you and your art. The people who honestly want to see you improve and can share with you personally. One of the things he said that really stood out to me was: "When you have less watchers, you have an easier time forging relationships with all of them, and can know their personalities, and they can know yours, and that's great, I even miss it..."

What I'm basically trying to say is that it's not a set of numbers that I'm thankful for; it's the people who continuously inspire, support, and bring out the best in me that I could never appreciate enough..
:heart:

]]> ~kgstv Beat me down easy on this generic love shit. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22454890/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22454890/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:26:33 PST Hmm.. looks like I've got a lot of work to do..
I'm not going to tag anyone today, so feel free to do this if you wish.

Things I must do before I die

• master every language in the world

• swim with the whales

• set foot on each of the seven continents

• meet all of the deviants on my friend's list

• have a long term relationship with a member of the same sex ;)

• visit all 7 wonders of the world

• try everything at least once even if it scares me or I suck at it

• do at least one collaboration with *YouInventedMe and =VisualPoetress

• read every book in existence

• learn at least one form of martial arts (I did jiu jitsu for a bit, but I couldn't use a knife because I was too young at the time) :roll:

• learn to play guitar if not the other instruments

• learn more about pop culture

• write a novel and get it published

• really get huggletacklepounced by =thebrokenfool (can anyone get me a plane ticket to Australia?) :|

• get doomed with randomness

• maintain a hand written journal daily





:heart: How is your week so far?

]]> ~kgstv Today :: Yesterday :: Feature http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22352963/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22352963/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:52:53 PST

I was supposed to have a shoot earlier this morning, but it was postponed due to a late arrival. It's all good though. One of my friends and I had a shoot last night anyway, and we got some really good shots (he was a big help with the lighting!). Granted, they're not images I'd post here since I don't really classify them as 'art' but I'm definitely using them for my portfolio. I hope we hang out again soon, he's going back to Oklahoma and I don't know when I'm going to be seeing him again..



I'll be updating this when I can. If anyone has any suggestions on who should be on the next feature, feel free to tell me. Preferably artists who are not already widely known.

Traditional Art: *paper2pencil
[link] [link]

Photography: ~meyjan
[link] [link]



Random Question: What does love mean to you?


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]]> ~kgstv ... http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22299543/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22299543/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:01:21 PST


Just stopping by to wish everyone a happy new year. Learn from this past year's experiences. Treasure the time you spend with those you love, and remember those times when you're feeling down. Whenever you feel infinite, hold on to that feeling, and just let the moment sink in. Never forget to cherish every second of your life. Have fun tonight everyone and be safe.



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]]> ~kgstv Infinite.. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22235657/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22235657/ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:21:18 PST


I want to apologize for my previous journal; I'm keeping my personal problems out of here from now on.

I realize that this is something I'm going to have to deal with on my own, and even though I still don't know what I'm going to do, I'm not going to let this get me down in the meantime. Tonight made me realize that I have too much to live for, and allowing a single person to get to me like this would not only be a complete waste of my time and energy, but would deter me from being productive and enjoying life like I should. I would like to thank everyone for your kindness and support though. I'm always here for you all if you ever need help with anything. Just note me or e-mail me. As far as I'm concerned, we all go through shit in life, and there's no point in being ashamed because there's always people out there who are feeling the same way we do.. anyway, my brother and his family came over today. After exchanging Christmas gifts, we went out to eat, then to Six Flags afterwards. After everything that happened in the past two days, it was nice just going out and spending time with my family. Riding the roller coasters was a lot of fun and allowed me to forget my problems and just appreciate life. Letting the moment sink in, and there were plenty tonight: the many sparkling lights; the breath taking views while slowly rising up into the air; then the wind whipping against my face as we dropped like speeding cars; the chorus of "woos" and screams issuing from everyone else who shared the experience with us during certain rides; the sudden rush of adrenaline as we laughed and screamed, throwing our arms up into the air.. as Stephen Chbosky said in one of his novels: "And in that moment, I swear we were infinite." And tonight, I finally understand what he was talking about.

Goodbye for now..
:heart:
Kris



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]]> ~kgstv ... http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22212347/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22212347/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:38:17 PST


Listening to: CocoRosie: Werewolf


I don't like posting too much personal stuff on here, but this is really getting to me.. have you ever liked someone so much it drove you crazy when you were around them because you knew that you can never be with them no matter how much you deeply wanted too? No matter what I do, I can never forget those stunning eyes, his ground breaking smile, the tenderness behind his cold exterior.. it's just way too much :worry:



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]]> ~kgstv Holidayness..../edit http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22179045/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22179045/ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:17:39 PST


Merry Christmas everyone! What's Santa getting you this season? =)
I'm finally getting a macro lens, and I definitely can't wait to start using it. The other night some relatives who are on their way to Missouri stayed over. Their company was a lot of fun, but I think one of my cousins stole my ear phones when they left :/

Random Question: How and when did you find out Santa wasn't real?

Oh and go visit ~papa-paparazzi =)



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]]> ~kgstv Takemewithyou :: Reckoner http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22070440/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22070440/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:08:03 PST


Grr.. I hate all of those stupid pop ups. I'm trying to renew my avast anti virus software, but my hotmail won't let me open up the registration code.
I'm now scanning my computer once everyday and I keep having to clear out around 31 infected objects every time.
Anyway, I'm halfway through Lolita and loving every page of it so far :aww: If you haven't read it yet, I strongly recommend that you do.

Random Question: What song do you connect with the most?
Mine would probably be Ceremony by New Order =)

Well, evidently I still have a sick computer I need to attend too, so happy holidays everyone x


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]]> ~kgstv Today :: yesterday :: random thoughts http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22001207/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/22001207/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:24:59 PST


I think the viruses in my computer are gone for good. I'm still running a few scans in safe mode to be absolutely sure before scanning in normal mode. I have so many files in my computer I swear it'll be my next birthday by the time the scans are complete :|
I can't wait for all of this to be done and over with. I miss browsing through my favorite sites, watching movies online, listening to my music, messing around in photoshop, looking at naughty images.. ah, those were the good ol' days lol.

When was the last time you got a virus in your computer?

:heart:
Kris


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]]> ~kgstv Epiphanies of the ruthless dreams. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21957681/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21957681/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:14:14 PST


Argh. I haven't updated my journal in ages.. well it feels like ages.
My computer got infected with a virus again.. that's twice this happened this year :censored:

Thankfully my brother is a genius when it comes to computers.. he's far from being geeky personality wise though lol.. but I'm gonna have to wait until tomorrow before I can get some help with my comp.

Random note to self: need to stop "falling in love" with hot people.

Married to: *Azenor *SassyAssLilBich *thebrokenfool *VisualPoetress *kat1967 :heart:


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]]> ~kgstv >.< http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21889931/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21889931/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:07:06 PST


Rain, rain, go away, come again another day..

Just please don't rain on the day it snows :P


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]]> ~kgstv December.. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21863006/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21863006/ Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:45:56 PST


Sorry for the lack of updating. I decided to drop 'Fleurs Photography' altogether. My website's down at the moment, but I'm purchasing another domain name later today..

That means that I'll still be accepting photographic commissions, but no longer under the pseudo name 'fleurs photography'

Anyway, I can't wait for the holidays! I'm already feeling festive lol. I'm hoping to get a macro lens this season; I've always wanted to do those insane close up shots of plants, animals, and other stuff =)

What are you getting for Christmas?
:heart:


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]]> ~kgstv Winter. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21743285/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21743285/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:33:11 PST


I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving =)

Don't forget about this - [link]

--

Some updates..

Well, thanks to this wonderful site and the vast amounts of talented artists on here, I now have an influx of inspiration =)
Unfortunately, I won't be working with models again for a while, and the decrease in commissions has made me rethink my career in photography.

However, I decided to content myself with good old Mother Nature in the mean time, since I've realized that I've been taking the abilities of my camera gear for granted. But before I can do all of that, I must first finish my government essay which happens to be due tomorrow.

Lolita remains a wonderful book, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Nabokov's works in the future.. I've been hearing that The Defense was good ;)

So, in closing, winter is upon us and the flames of 2008 is nearing its end, but the sparks of another year are ready to be rekindled. Let's just try not to kill one another when we're shopping during the holiday season..

:heart:


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]]> ~kgstv Lolita. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21627919/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21627919/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:41 PST


By Vladimir Nabokov. I bought a copy today and currently in the process of reading it. It's a good book so far. I especially love the way it begins..
"Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of my tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta." His narrative style is just beautiful. The author's bio, preceding a list of books he wrote (which is rather extensive to say the least!), is quite inspiring as well; Vladimir knew English and French in addition to Russian, and has traveled frequently throughout Europe and abroad. He also taught at Stanford and Harvard Universities among others. I wish I could have been taught by him :worry:

Who is your all time favorite author?

P.S. please send some love to =demonicintuition. She does everything in her power to help the people in this community, and her level of generosity knows no limits.. :heart:


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Sorry for the lack of activity around here. I'm in Corpus Christi right now and haven't had access to a computer.. although, ironically I did have access to two of them in the hotel, but I was completely unaware of that until just a little while ago :laughing:

Anyway, my great grandmother is doing well at the moment; it seems that the presence of more company raised her spirits: she recognized all of us, talked with us for a bit (she even asked how the weather is back home), and is finally eating again. I'm going to go now so I can help my family pack/load things up, but once I get back home, I'll reply to your messages, comment/fave your recent deviations, and spread some much needed dA love haha =)
Thanks again everyone, and take care.

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]]> ~kgstv Moving on [/edit] http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21564465/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21564465/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:03:05 PST


Thanks again to those of you who offered your condolences. I know my grandmother will be alright. She's actually taking this better than the majority of her family. The way she's keeping her head despite all of this is even more comforting to know to say the least. In any case I hope to get a chance to talk to her later today. If she didn't live so far away, I'd go right now and talk to her in person, but of course, the world won't stop for anyone. Life goes on, and I know she lived hers to the fullest.

My heart goes out to those of you who have lost loved ones as well. No matter how long ago, or how recent. We're all in this together.

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]]> ~kgstv Why.. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21556097/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21556097/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:32:09 PST


My great grandmother is passing away. She's taking this pretty well though. She's returning home tomorrow as she requested so she can go in peace instead of at the hospital. I won't be able to go to say my final goodbyes, but I hope she knows how much we love her..


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]]> ~kgstv So typical... http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21510687/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21510687/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:10:16 PST


Of me to get my work done on the day it's due lol. I've finally finished one of my essays, and now I'm working on the other one. I still have until 4:00pm to finish my government assignments. *VisualPoetress was right; dA can be dangerously addictive when you've got work to do. Anyway, I hope you all are having a good morning. If you need some coffee, let me know and I shall make you some.

Well as it turns out, I ended up making the highest grade on the government exam.. a freaking 91 dude!!


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]]> ~kgstv Well it could have been worse (EDIT) http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21425475/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21425475/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:37:35 PST


Well, all in all the exam wasn't too hard, but it wasn't easy either. Thankfully, our instructor allowed the class to ask her which questions we needed help on, so we got some assistance there, but we were left to fend for ourselves after that brief moment of helpfulness.

In other news, slow drivers get on my nerves!! Sorry, but I needed to get that out :unimpressed:
I wish I had a motorcycle so I can easily whiz through traffic..

The weather's looking a bit grim; I keep hearing talks of thunderstorms, tornadoes, torrential rain, and other horrendous things which I hope doesn't happen. So far, the worst I've seen today is just rain, and harsh wind every now and again.

Anyway, I'm back home and enjoying my [exam/slow drivers] free evening :sleep:


I can't just write a few, I adore a lot of you..

My wives: *Azenor *kat1967 *VisualPoetress
My kitty: *ELENADUDINA
My twin: *YouInventedMe
My cousin: *Spiderspirit

.. a big thanks to `fllnthblnk *Vic4U *derelict-heart =xxPaperflowersxx *SpAmSaLoT ~chubbyelf *GrayGlow *BumbleBeesh @Little-Vampire ~GothicDyke and ~papa-paparazzi for their continuous source of help and inspiration. As well as all of you, thank you :heart:


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Eek, my government test is today! :fear:
I know I had like an entire weekend to get my study guide completed and memorized, but I tend to blow things off sometimes.. well, quite often really.. but that's beside the point. Okay okay, I'll stop the excuses. Urgh, why do tests exist of all things? (it's a rhetorical question ;P). Well, at least my study guide is almost finished, albeit somewhat, and I still have a few hours left before I take off for class which I'm apparently blowing off by writing this journal, so maybe I should stop writing and actually get to work. Btw, does anyone know if participation in primaries has increased or decreased?

:heart:
Kris


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]]> ~kgstv Writings http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21388453/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21388453/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:44:56 PST


Just popping in before I start on my homework and studying. I was recently inspired to join in the writing community thanks to a lot of the talented writers and poets that exist today, including quite a bit who are members on this site =)
~apocathary, *VisualPoetress and *YouInventedMe among them.
Since I seldom write poems, if at all, the submissions I make will more than likely not be at all that good, but if you have the time to read my most recent one, and tell me what I can do to improve, hopefully I'll get better with each subsequent submission. It's funny, I do read a lot, but when it comes to writing something, I either don't have the patience and rush to the "good parts" or my self-editor kicks in and halts any further writing, which is a shame because I do have several ideas for novels I've been wanting to write, but alas, they have yet to come into fruition :no:

Anyway, I'm off to study. I have a test this coming Monday, and I'm kind of behind on some homework for my photo classes :worry:


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I now own *Bad-w0lf ]]> ~kgstv Ramblings. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21267579/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21267579/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:59:59 PST


My works are all copyright, please don't use any of them..

I'm watching Amélie online right now.. well as it's still loading, I guess I can't say "I'm watching" it yet lol :D
But yeah, I dunno why I kept holding off that movie when I've promised myself that I'd watch it. Plus, I love the French language (even though I haven't practiced it for months until recently), so that made me want to watch this movie even more.. in addition to the many good things I heard about it as well.
Sorry for not posting new work in a while. I have some ideas I'd like to turn into photos, but since I'd also like to branch out in other forms of art, I'm thinking that I might just use some stock images instead. *sigh* we'll see.. I'm torn between wanting to stick to photography as I'd like to make it my career, and doing more things like poems, digital paintings, etc. on the side as hobbies.. hmm, what to do..

:heart:
Kris


]]> ~kgstv Updates. http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21225476/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21225476/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:55:20 PDT


My works are all copyright, please don't use any of them..

Well, I finally got a new lighting kit: four strobe lights + stands with three collapsible soft boxes, a barn door with 4 different colored gels & honeycomb, a boom arm, and a sync cord with a hot shoe adapter as well as a rather large carrying case, all for only 288 bucks + shipping and handling. The only thing the kit didn't come with was a light meter, but I think I can manage without one for now. I also might need a new sync cord and hot shoe adapter as the ones included in the kit only worked once after thousands of attempts, and haven't worked again since then. At least the lights do what they're supposed to do lol.

Anyway, now that I'm no longer bound under the username, 'fleursphotography', I feel like I don't have to limit myself to doing just photography. As a matter of fact (though, she doesn't know this yet), *Azenor inspired me to experiment with other forms of art as well =)
So I'm hoping to upload a wide variety of stuff in the near future, including some written work and sketches.

That's it for now. How is your week so far?

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]]> ~kgstv Hi http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21181208/ http://kgstv.deviantart.com/journal/21181208/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:38:17 PDT Just to let you know, this is the new account for ~fleursphotography. Instead of moving everything from my previous account to this one, I'm just going to upload my best work. Old work can be found on ~fleursphotography while new and updated work will be found here.

Hope you enjoy your visit,
Kris

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Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who's watched and re-watched me. It really does mean a lot, and I'll do my best to get back at you all, as well as comment, watch, and fav when I can. Granted, I'm still trying to get a few things back on track, but I definitely plan on being more active around here regardless, and getting to know you all better.

I'm currently in the process of getting a few shoots together, so I'm hoping I can produce something that's worth putting up here. In the mean time, however, I'll be gradually filling up some of the empty space with old work that has managed to retain my interest since its initial creation.

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