http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Alindowyn-stock deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:lindowyn-stock en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Wed, 22 May 2013 01:18:59 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Need-a-laugh-342758744 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Need-a-laugh-342758744 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:18:10 PST Need a laugh? nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2012-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn Click this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-5717-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Step Two

Read the "Customer Reviews". It's brilliant.

Also. What's a girl gotta do to get dA to load properly round these parts? All other websites: no problem. Graphic intensive programs: no problem. Was using Chrome, installed Firefox to see if conditions improve. Worked for a short while, then back to extremely slow load times and errored images. Oh, well. Still trying valiantly, and HEY! If you haven't seen? I put up some new stuff. More is planned for the future, esp since I have my own studio now. Just need mode ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Still-Broken-336557383 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Still-Broken-336557383 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:41:32 PST Still Broken nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2012-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Please bear with me. This journal screen isn't even fully loaded yet, but I did notice the return of my message center coincided with my decision to resubscribe to a premium account. Hmm, gee.

Fortunately, a lot of my old stock is on a drive I backed up, and hopefully replacing the power supply in my old tower will return functionality to it. We will see.

Thank you for bearing with me. Until then, h ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Public-Service-Announcement-Please-Read-335207795 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Public-Service-Announcement-Please-Read-335207795 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:42:11 PDT Public Service Announcement- Please Read nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2012-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I have been struggling in previous months to catch up with my 10k deviation notifications, 3k watches, 7 group notifications, and 190 private notes.

That's 190 private notes. That's way too many notes. It's partially my fault for letting them get so backed up, but also my browser's fault for refusing to load deviantArt on two different computers.

And then my old tower blew up. And my old hd blew with it. (But the third one, that stayed up)

And then I moved (we bought a house!), and am still moving but should be done by Halloween...which will be Bill and my 5th anniversary. :)  All the big changes seem to come around this t ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Civil-Unrest-Much-271672076 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Civil-Unrest-Much-271672076 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:03:41 PST Civil Unrest Much? nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I did once believe that deviantArt was about art, which was my mistake. Anyone that genuinely cares about art and it's wellbeing cannot seriously consider dA as a forum for the art scene, no matter what shiny new features are added. Imagine it like a flowering tree; if the roots are bad the whole thing will come down. What's more, if you do care and express it, you'll be browbeaten into ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Pain-medication-is-my-friend-271541644 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Pain-medication-is-my-friend-271541644 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:08:24 PST Pain medication is my friend. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
That said, I'm medicated. And I'm going through some ancient folders of stock photos and wondering why in the heck I never submitted some of these images. Perhaps I was being stingy or just overtired, but I DO have a lot of neat couples stock I never ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Not-dead-just-resting-270991942 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Not-dead-just-resting-270991942 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:06:15 PST Not dead; just resting. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I can see that I have 64 notes and thousands of messages to go through...*cringe*.

I'm about to embark on them, and I'm pretty sure some of them haven't been opened since September. *double cringe*

I'm sure people are going to be mad at me. *triple cringe*

Lanny's a mod now! *happy face!*

There are all kinds of weird new things to look at... *pokes at Stash..thingy*

I m ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/How-is-it-that-rambling-follows-253750131 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/How-is-it-that-rambling-follows-253750131 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:14:00 PDT How is it that...(rambling follows) nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I can't help but notice the trend of abusing adorable little art students, coercing them into art-related jobs, and underpaying them by a ridiculous sum, all under the guise of building a portfolio. What it really does is devalue art altogether. Craigslist is like a freaking playground for people begging to get something for nothing. That isn't how it works, folks. You don't get something for nothing. Ever.

Humanity cheapens the sacred every day by stealing the work of others and selling it for profit when the artist themselves is struggling. They cheapen the sacred by devaluing the lives of others for t ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Song-of-Ice-and-Fire-Feature-243772407 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Song-of-Ice-and-Fire-Feature-243772407 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:34:57 PDT Song of Ice and Fire Feature nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Anyway, I was browsing dA to find some art that honors Martin's series because I find it both highly inspiring and a sharp reminder that I need to keep writing.

Enjoy!

Art Feature
:thumb60219405::thumb204773433::thumb214685513::thumb133471056::thumb126030822: ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Inspiring-Stock-You-Should-See-216900331 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Inspiring-Stock-You-Should-See-216900331 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:51:01 PDT Inspiring Stock You Should See nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
In the meanwhile, I was delighted to discover that the quality of stock in general has gone up tremendously and there are a lot of new talented folks out there since last I checked. So, I waded through the occasional flash of cock and Street Fighter Porn to bring you some all stars of stock and resources that impressed and inspired me.

Fave em! You know you wanna!

:thumb216555271::thum ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/This-is-interesting-216319339 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/This-is-interesting-216319339 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:36:08 PDT This is interesting. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Mine: :thumb82002658:

Theirs: http://www.artofgiovanna.com/go/view.php?image=images/GAdams_BlackRoselrg.jpg

I found this as a FIGURINE (see? http://www.artofgiovanna.com/go/view.php?image=images/GI93013.JPG ) in a store I was in earlier and recognized it immediately. Right down to the bow. And I'm not alone. It's like a game! How many dA artists can you find in this website without credit or notification?

http://www.artofgiovanna.com/catalog.php?category=1

And you know she's making a lot of money off of t ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/I-have-this-problem-Whine-LOL-Also-216248913 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/I-have-this-problem-Whine-LOL-Also-216248913 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:10:12 PDT I have this problem. Whine. LOL Also... nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
First of all; I really do have a problem. No comments/favorites/any image stats are showing up on images. What's up with that? Is it a bug or something or did dA decide that we no longer needed those? I dunno. So anyway it skeeved me out; so instead of commenting on works like I normally would I've added them to my favorites until I can see comments again. I feel awkward being the only one commenting on something or offering critique when I can't see the rest of the conversation; like those points had already been covered somewhere else and the issue was taken care of. Oi oi ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-These-are-Them-Check-Them-Out-219401438 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-These-are-Them-Check-Them-Out-219401438 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:51:31 PDT Winners! These are Them! Check Them Out! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
The winners for the Advanced category are:

First Place :iconkothirat:
:thumb193494916:

Second Place :iconhyenacub:
:thumb189218556:

Third Place :iconinsaneivi:
:thumb190550053:

The winners for the Beginner category are:

First Place: :iconxternal7:
:thumb191222646:

Second Place: :iconstamatissssss:
:thumb191420419:

Third Place :iconebony-draygon:
:thumb195497645:

And from what I understand, the entrants gave the judges a run for their money. Both first place winners will receive an Exclusive Pack from me as soon as I hear back fr ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Life-is-Transition-is-Change-219401873 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Life-is-Transition-is-Change-219401873 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:45:14 PDT Life is Transition is Change nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Both of those would kindof be understatements, but that's not important. What is important is this: I'm on dA probably two times a month to answer messages. I have absolutely ZERO time to do any photography that ISN'T a paid job or artwork or any kind of self expression. It's really aggravating. Two years ago I was on this website practically everyday, several TIMES a day, answering notes, comments, looking at work and being a valuable member of the community. I've made good friends here, but I'm no longer valuable in this co ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Imbolc-and-Updates-221266035 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Imbolc-and-Updates-221266035 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:45:14 PST Happy Imbolc and Updates! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Happy Imbolc if you celebrate, Happy February if you don't!

So we're supposed to be getting this ginormous ice storm, but all I see is fog and a lot of birds. Not that I don't like fog and birds, but I was expecting something more dramatic. Usually this time of year I'm cleaning out parts of my life that are gathering dust, so you can expect a photo dump or two. In FACT...I've added an Unrestricted Stock folder to my gallery. It's here if you want to check it out: http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/gallery/28492537  Yes, there will be more soon. I bet you'd never thought you'd see the day.

As a working artist (which ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Gratitude-I-remember-222143089 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Gratitude-I-remember-222143089 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:42:03 PST Gratitude. I remember. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Not sure where I'd be if it weren't for deviantArt. Seriously; I've met some of the coolest people here who are nonstop sources of kindness, inspiration, and generosity. Their vision and imagination frequently astounds me. It's a wonderful thing to know so many artists. I can't imagine a world without art, I really can't.

In the four years I've been providing stock, I had hoped to do a number of things. One of them was to provide a resource for artists who were having as much trouble as I was finding the right stock. I never dreamed it would turn into what it has. It started me on the road to realizing ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-Return-of-Inspiration-222978576 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-Return-of-Inspiration-222978576 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:17:19 PST The Return of Inspiration nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
So, somewhere amidst all the work I've had to do both for my job job and my freelance job, I just got full-body struck by inspiration. FINALLY. It's so nice to see her again. I think I'm technically in layoff right now at work, and it'll start up again in February. Until then I'm going stir crazy BUT! I have photoshop.

Perusing the stock gallery is always a laugh and a half. I am impressed at how many people are actually submitting high quality work, and how we are finally seeing models with varying ethnicities. It's about time! ...and of course there are still the obligatory underwear/boob shots of those poor folks wh ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Life-Beneath-the-Stone-223748796 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Life-Beneath-the-Stone-223748796 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:07:12 PDT Life Beneath the Stone nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I guess I've been too far wrapped in real life rather than deviantArt over the past couple of months. I think it was a break I really needed. I've been in and out to check messages, but am only just beginning to piece together that which I have missed. It looks like I've missed some new amazing things...like :devshelldevil: and :devmollinda:, and that says to me that I still belong here in a way. I've been feeling so estranged from this website for a while now, and it's so sad because I miss my pals. It occurred to me that I might miss the yearly Autumn Country contest if I don't pay attention, but to be entirely fair I ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Heat-Wave-Ugh-225425893 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Heat-Wave-Ugh-225425893 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:17:28 PDT Heat Wave! Ugh. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I'm not sure if this is going on where everyone else is, but Maryland is positively baked. The grass is brown, the trees (or at least the younger ones) are shriveling up. Riverbeds are going dry. I have contemplated rolling myself in river mud and then not moving for a few days. It's humid and awful and 106. All of these are reasons for which I will justify my current desire to move to Canada. Don't get me wrong, living in America has it's perks, but so does a longer lifespan.

Still no job yet...a couple very interested parties but they can't make a decision until the end of the month or something, so life is in lim ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Tickled-to-Death-226143850 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Tickled-to-Death-226143850 Mon, 31 May 2010 08:08:54 PDT Tickled to Death nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
:devfantasystock:

I couldn't be happier (and somewhat relieved.) GF if you need help or support at any time, you couldn't be in a better community.

Ugh, it hurts...

Earth is still bleeding. Thanks BP. It's like watching a slow motion train wreck, and the joke is people think that because they don't live near the Gulf of Mexico it won't affect them. Hurricane season is coming, and the oil plumes are already in the gulf stream. That means it will probably be saying hello to Europe at some point. My heart aches. I am still continuing the Prayer Sessions/Emergency Response rituals every Friday night. Ever felt like a m ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Be-Still-My-Little-Beating-Heart-226367459 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Be-Still-My-Little-Beating-Heart-226367459 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:20 PDT Be Still My Little Beating Heart! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Guess who just passed her first math class in 10 years??????

>>>>>> THIS GIRL >THIS GIRL ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Dessert-or-Disaster-226611219 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Dessert-or-Disaster-226611219 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:44:07 PDT Dessert or Disaster nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I have been absolutely overwhelmed. Making time for dA is becoming more and more difficult (but I still love you guys!) Everyone should take a moment to congratulate :devmollinda: on a very well deserved Deviousness award. Go go go! I'll be here when you get back.

Back? Okay.

That's pretty much what I've got in the way of good news right now.

In other news, Momma Earth is wounded badly. I can't even express how torn up I am over the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that's going on right now. It's gutwrenching, and far bigger than anything we could have imagined Exxon Valdez to be. The east coast is going to be forever changed ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Human-vs-Troll-Rumble-at-4-o-clock-227093337 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Human-vs-Troll-Rumble-at-4-o-clock-227093337 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:38:46 PDT Human vs Troll: Rumble at 4 o'clock nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
So how do you deal with non-human entities on the internet? If you're on deviantArt there are a number of ways to defend ones self, such as liberal use of the block function. However, some of us (myself included) wind up being barraged with personal attacks every day. It happens to everyone, and those it has not happened to have either been 1.) Lucky or 2.) Logged out indefinitely. The internet is essentially land of "every man for himself" (and if you don't believe that, try being a stock artist for a month and being awarded a daily deviation).

We all have lives outside of the internet, which is largely responsibl ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Team-Edward-227264100 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Team-Edward-227264100 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:44:46 PDT Team Edward? nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I never thought it would come to this, but I think it's time I revealed the truth.

I know what you're thinking; "I thought she'd be a Team Jacob sort of girl!" and you'd be right! ...that is if I read those books at all and was able to take a side...

Still. All of those years of me hating vampires...their emo qualities, the fact that they are parasites, no one can seem to agree on what actually kills them, and now their newfound sparkly features...I was lying to myself. I had no idea that I was pushing away that which I truly loved because I was too afraid to understand what I was feeling!

So now, it seems, it ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Cool-Guys-Don-t-Look-At-Explosions-228192904 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Cool-Guys-Don-t-Look-At-Explosions-228192904 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:27:43 PST Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo

STOCK ART! Use them. Credit Them.

:thumb153055944::thumb153353022::thumb153288921::thumb153128030::thumb133477127::thumb116259910::thumb112225671::thumb113945190::thumb150916196::thumb97035012::thumb128243984::thumb133483627:

]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Completely-Mystified-228302285 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Completely-Mystified-228302285 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:37:05 PST Completely Mystified nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I realize saying things like this is usually in bad taste, but I'm just not sure what to make of it. I do not know who moderated this report ticket, but perhaps if someone out there does know they can help me out a little.

So. Yesterday I found a deviation that used my stock without crediting or notifying. I submitted a report ticket because quite frankly, I try to avoid dealing with art thieves for fear that I may catch what they have, and received this in response:

"Your My Work Used Violation Report on -omitted- was reviewed by a member of the staff and action was taken, marking the report as Invalid.

Additionally, the following c ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Amigos-su-atenci-amp-oacute-n-por-favor-228483370 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Amigos-su-atenci-amp-oacute-n-por-favor-228483370 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:20:07 PST Amigos, su atención por favor... nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
It has come to my attention that there is zero quality stock available of the one and only Zorro.

My heart has an 'F' carved on it where a 'Z' should be.

This is a sad day.

If there are any males out there with the panache to pull it off, I will use your stock in a manipulation. IF the MALE STOCK ARTISTS OF DA FAIL ME, give me two weeks and I will rectify this glaring error with my own means. Which means, of course, we all win. ;)

That is all.

:heart:

/somewhat silly journal

Inspiración

:thumb74086099: :thumb33673163::thumb150764005::thumb127925521::thumb120732921:
:thumb62095326:

]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Silence-228551903 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Silence-228551903 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:29:23 PST Silence. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Personal Serious Stuff

I apologize for not being able to find words to answer everyone that commented on my last journal. I can't really say much more about that situation because I'm being careful again. You guys probably don't need to be hearing about my personal life, but as my personal life has been very hard to deal with lately it appears my dA involvement has waned as a side effect. I've uploaded a little stock here and there, but I can never be very sure whether or not it's useful. I've taken to seeing how many times a picture is downloaded to determine whether or not it is appreciated.

I am suffering quite a bi ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Some-people-ruin-it-for-the-rest-of-us-228809080 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Some-people-ruin-it-for-the-rest-of-us-228809080 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:05:00 PST Some people ruin it for the rest of us. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I've not been around much, so I apologize for not being able to comment or add your deviations to my favorites lately. I've also not been able to shoot any new stock, due largely for lack of space in my apartment during the holidays.

Anyway, this new year just started, and I've already been dealt some evil blows from low places. I don't really want to share too much about it, but suffice it to say that patience does have an end. After such a long period of putting up with abuse, I have to put my foot down some time. This has nothing to do with stock, or art, or even dA, but strikes on a much more personal level.

I wish ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Attn-Stock-Art-Artists-229327476 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Attn-Stock-Art-Artists-229327476 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:27:56 PST Attn: Stock Art Artists nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
It has come to my attention that some stock artists are making life difficult for other artists, such as myself. (Aaaand vice versa, of course.) I am familiar with the numerous problems that stock artists face, because I am one. I know your frustration over how much time has gone into creating stock images all too well. However, a simple re-examination of how your stock rules are worded can probably ease frustration a bit on both ends.

I speak now not as a stock artist, but a frustrated artist. I have the utmost respect for artists who are able to publish commercially and keep track of each credit for ea ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Contest-Winners-229425009 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Contest-Winners-229425009 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:09:23 PST Contest Winners! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
If you don't know how difficult it was to judge this contest, then you need to know that I have literally been sitting here an hour a day for a week trying to figure out which entries had such spirit that it knocked me backward. (And that is how they were judged. On the spirit of the piece, the emphasis on technical ability was significantly diminished this time around. Also, if you followed the rules of the contest you had a better shot at winning.) 'Historical' accuracy and evidence of research (beyond the ever-popular wiki quote lol)  also had to be taken into account, which benefited some and damaged others. Artist's comm ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Mini-Contest-Irish-Deities-CLOSED-229937488 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Mini-Contest-Irish-Deities-CLOSED-229937488 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:35 PST Mini Contest: Irish Deities CLOSED nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
:new::new: This contest is now CLOSED for submissions. Outstanding turnout! Winners to be announced within the next few days--and you all certainly haven't made my job easy. Fabulous work, everyone! :heart:

The theme is Irish Deities, namely:

:bulletblue:Manannan MacLir
:bulletgreen:The Dagda
:bulletred:The Morrigan

Submissions must meet the following requirements:
- Must contain my stock. ( One piece minimum! It does not *have* to be model stock, but you'll probably score better if you do. )You are free to use other people's stock in your submission. Do what you need to do, but YOU MUST CREDIT AND NOTIFY YOUR ST ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Preciousness-in-Art-and-Contest-Ending-in-24-229593810 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Preciousness-in-Art-and-Contest-Ending-in-24-229593810 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:36:15 PST Preciousness in Art, and Contest Ending in 24 nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I'm an artist, sortof. I like art, and I like attempting to translate emotions into something visual. Sometimes it's not 2 dimensional; sometimes it's in 3d like theatrics. I try to think outside the box, because I'm not really sure I got a box to begin with.

Mom and dad are both artists. Mom doesn't have an account here, but my dad does. ( :devtimbryner: ) He does a lot of abstract sort of paintings, and likes to work in three dimensions. His paint strokes have texture that he leaves on, and sometimes he incorporates unusual found objects into his work. He didn't go to school for art, and I daresay that his irreverence ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/THE-SEA-IS-ANGRY-229697003 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/THE-SEA-IS-ANGRY-229697003 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:36:04 PST THE SEA IS ANGRY nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
:lol:

It has come to my attention that Bethany Beach, DE (my home town) is currently under water. I shouldn't be laughing.

Anyway, my uncle got up at dawn and took these photos:

His website: http://www.gregbrynerphotography.com/index.html

(I realize those photos are larger than my journal and look ridiculously wide...LOL, but I can't fix it so...)

Now, I won't say that it's necessarily because no one has made any entries to the Irish Deities Mini Contest depicting Manannan MacLir. Necessarily. I mean, that would be PREPOSTEROUS. UNHEARD OF. RIDICULOUS. But you must admit it's a strong coincidence!

Please help a ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Updates-and-stuff-229773044 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Updates-and-stuff-229773044 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:28:51 PST Updates and stuff. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
So, the good news is that Samhain went well, with no foolish gun-toting behaviour. Thankfully, the guy was a no show. Thanks to him though, we now have rules in place as to how we would deal with someone doing what he wants to do. The short answer, and I think many of you agreed in your overwhelming amount of responses is this: Call the cops.

That's what they are there for, and I agree with you. He seems to think that police are not obligated to protect an individual due to a court ruling, but I can't imagine the cops around here behaving like that. Every one I met has been helpful and has a good sense of integrity.

The bad news is, I ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-Review-or-Why-I-m-Not-a-Journalist-229968362 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-Review-or-Why-I-m-Not-a-Journalist-229968362 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:01:11 PDT The Review, or Why I'm Not a Journalist nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Well, well, well, deviantArt. Things have come a long way since I uploaded my first "stock" photo on this website, and the experience has been literally life-changing. Three years of it, as of September.

Three years of meeting and interacting with some of the finest artists, creative minds, and friends a person could hope to have. I've made real-life connections and have been able to redirect my life efforts through stock, and I truly believe I've come out stronger for it.

When I started out, I was very hesitant. What would people do with my friend's faces? Would they ignore me? What if people said I was ugly ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Fall-2009-Is-Devmeet-Season-230111595 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Fall-2009-Is-Devmeet-Season-230111595 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:25:30 PDT Fall 2009 Is Devmeet Season! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Tomorrow, I pick up :devamazonofexeter: at BWI airport!! We're going to hang out over the next couple of days, go to the MD Rennfaire in the rain, general shenanigans..and maybe...juuuuuuuust maybe....you'll get some stock out of us!

Also, if you want to meet up with us at the MD Rennfaire, we will likely be there from 3-closing at 7. Confirmed conspirators are: myself, :devthearcher777:, :devamazonofexeter:, :devdancingemlin:, :devjoefever: several of my friends who do not have dA accounts, etc.

Would anyone be interested? :D And if so-- what would you like to see from us! Give us suggestions!

Over a couple of days in Novemb ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Busy-like-a-Bee-230726207 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Busy-like-a-Bee-230726207 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:36:58 PDT Busy like a Bee! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Hi all! I'm really sorry if I've been slower to get to your messages than usual; I've got an awful lot on my plate at the moment. Please be patient; I'll get to you as soon as I can. :)

I started school this week, and I'm trying to be optimistic as possible. I'm trying to ignore the horrific bills (read as "hello, we need 4k from you right now kthx") I have that have been getting me down lately. Some of you guys have been absolutely incredible; the outpouring of support and e-hugs made me cry tears of a happy sort. :love: I don't know what I'd do without you all-- I just want you to know that.

IF you guys are so inclin ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-Daily-Geekout-230830668 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-Daily-Geekout-230830668 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:56:17 PDT The Daily Geekout nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Alright, so I've heard some discussion about this and I couldn't help but start brainstorming on the matter.

So far I've heard confirmed rumors that Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortenson and Hugo Weaving are rumored to return to the screen for the Hobbit movie. I'm sorry. MovieS  Okay WHY two movies? I gotta agree with Penny Arcade here: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/5/28/ I don't know what content needed to be added to form two movies out of a book I read in a single afternoon. I also don't know what Aragorn will be doing there, but ehm. You know I'll be buying a ticket anyway.

My friends and I have both funny and seri ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Whispers-of-a-Nameless-Fear-230865281 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Whispers-of-a-Nameless-Fear-230865281 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:37:54 PDT Whispers of a Nameless Fear nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Guys-- what is the DEAL with all the racism around here? Why is it when I upload any stock with any ethnic indicator I get messages asking me "I gotta know. Is she Filipino?" "SHE ISN'T EVEN SPANISH! *angry face*" "Is she actually native american?" and to that I say, as loud as possible:

WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??!?

I will let all of you, my watchers, in on a deep dark secret. This might stun and surprise you, and may be just too much of a ghastly shock to your system...but here it comes. I hope you're sitting down.

:thumb125689193: She isn't *really* an elf.
:thumb123134235:  She isn't *really* an elf, eit ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Down-with-the-heat-231012491 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Down-with-the-heat-231012491 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:47:51 PDT Down with the heat... nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Just so everyone knows-- I apologize if I don't get to your notes and comments right away. I will get to them.

I r has heat exhaustion and my vision is starting to get all splotchy again. Passed out somewhere in my apartment earlier today. This makes me grouchy and stuff, and the amount of stress I'm under at this moment doesn't help.

Damnable heat. I wish to live under snow.

Even the ducks are melting.

:thumb133799150:

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"She said I know what it's like to be dead.
I know what it is to be sad.
And she's making me feel like I've never been born.

I said who put all the things in your head?
Things that make me feel that I'm mad...
And you're making me feel like I've never been born.

She said you don't understand what I said!
I said no, no, no you're wrong--
When I was a boy, everything was right...
Everything was right!

I said even though you know what you know?
I know that I'm ready to leave.
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."

-Lennon/McCartney

The thing that sucks most about being born w ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-bursting-with-glee-231156462 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-bursting-with-glee-231156462 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:55:22 PDT I am bursting with glee. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Hehehe!!

My financial aid appeal was approved.

I am going to graduate. Ohyes. No one can stop me. :#1:

I do hope the aid I am awarded will be enough to cover mah tuitions. >.>

Will discover this later. For now! :party::party::party:

My watchers, my FRIENDS, you are one and the same. I love you all. PLEASE keep me on the ball. :lmao:

Also, my friends :devnitchwarmer: and :devtam2u: are in dire straits and need some help. I'm poor right now...scary poor, but I have food and shelter and I'm grateful for that. There has been a chip in fund set up to help them, and you can read all about that right here: htt ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/On-Poverty-Frustration-and-Scars-231219921 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/On-Poverty-Frustration-and-Scars-231219921 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:15:12 PDT On Poverty, Frustration, and Scars. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I was born into a poor family. We managed, though despite a meager (but very well appreciated) one-parent-income. Things like that never truly get much better except for catching a break now and then to get back on your feet. The state of the world today is, in my opinion, not all that much better than it ever has been. There is a new class of poverty here in the US, a sort of lower middle class ...or upper lower class and an economy designed to fix us there using the Credit game. (Something I feel to be a humorless corporate joke. ) People who desperately need jobs to pay off their debt cannot get a job without go ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/In-Celebration-of-Lughnasadh-231282824 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/In-Celebration-of-Lughnasadh-231282824 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:49:30 PDT In Celebration of Lughnasadh! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
August 1st marks the modern day celebration of Lughnasadh...some of you may have heard this word before. Some of you in the Northern Hemisphere may celebrate other festivals which occur around this same time, such as Lammas. I won't get too far into what the difference is between the holidays (and yes, there is one), but I will share with you some Celtic mythology that explains how Lughnasadh came to be. In other words, this is Lughnasadh, cut and dry.

To do this, we will start from the Book of Invasions, (Lebor Gabala Erenn) one of Irelands oldest available mythological texts. The following excerpt is taken moreso from ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/So-what-do-you-want-to-know-231699490 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/So-what-do-you-want-to-know-231699490 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:20:25 PDT So. what do you want to know? nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
No really. Ask me anything, and I'll answer as truthfully as possible.

It doesn't have to be about stock, either. :)

Hit me!

Preferably with a question, rather than a fish. I don't like getting hit with a fish.
Yes, it's happened before.

]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Fix-Bayonets-231737916 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Fix-Bayonets-231737916 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:21:49 PDT Fix Bayonets. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I wouldn't call myself a patriotic person. Perhaps an idealist, who is willing to fight for what she believes in because she believes it so deeply. Still, not very patriotic. Especially not these days.

No amount of peer pressure or bullying or modern machinations will change my mind in that we are all human, and are thus deserving of respect. We are all capable of anger. We are all capable of being respectful to others, and yet so many have chosen not to do so. We know when to advance, but it is a wiser lesson learned to know when to retreat.

On July 2nd, 2009 I made my (now yearly) pilgrimage to Gettysburg both out o ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Holy-Sh-t-Holy-sh-t-231923708 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Holy-Sh-t-Holy-sh-t-231923708 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:11:18 PDT Holy. Sh!t. Holy sh!t. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Take this as you will, I'm still stunned.

Last night my sister was woken by a crash sound in her apartment that scared her. She heard a man's voice talking throughout the night but couldn't find the source. She texted me and my sister asking if we were okay, because she just had a ridiculously horrible feeling.

Meanwhile, I was asleep, dreaming of something that looked like a game board. Somewhere on here, I was supposed to meet a god of some sort. A very specific location. It jarred me a little, and I woke up edgy. Finally received the text from my sister, and let her know I was okay. We have this connection, you see ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-M-Word-long-entry-232065918 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/The-M-Word-long-entry-232065918 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:45:02 PDT The M Word (long entry.) nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
So, as a part of my woes of a stock artist series of journals, I have to mention the M-word. I hate it, and I'm sure you do too.

But I want you all to know, that despite having :devgrael254:'s car broken into and having my debit cards stolen, and having indirectly purchased lunch and gas for some human I've never met, we still managed to get beautiful elven child stock for your enjoyment. I have six dollars in my pocket and owe thousands.

I really need to learn to trust my own intuition far more than I do, because I know that it's always deadly accurate. Bah to thieves.

But this brings me to my next point: no one has a ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Of-Beren-and-Luthien-232089501 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Of-Beren-and-Luthien-232089501 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:24:54 PDT Of Beren and Luthien nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I decided to write a journal entry about a stock set. I know, this hardly ever happens if it has even happened at all. Over a year ago, a dear artist friend :iconrenilicious: made a donation to our costume fund, and as a 'thank you', we accepted a request (which we do not do anymore) from her that is likely as dear to her heart as it is mine. I really hope her unending patience has paid off now that we have finally completed a difficult segment of this project, and were finally able to coordinate the shoot.

This was such an ordeal that it almost seemed fitting that we should endure as many trials as Ber ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Like-the-wrath-of-an-angry-goddess-UPDATE-232301225 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Like-the-wrath-of-an-angry-goddess-UPDATE-232301225 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:48:35 PDT Like the wrath of an angry goddess...UPDATE nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
:new: I called the rescue center this morning, and they said that both babies had their legs splinted because it appears mom and dad were not feeding them properly and they have problems with proper bone density, and the one of them had a bum leg from the rock and a few older injuries. BOTH of the birds are doing just fine. The plucky one has been hopping around, and the other is kindof recovering quietly. They are hopeful for both, even the injured one.

I also talked to the neighbors, and since mom and dad crow are both still freaking out and there was a huge limb down this morning, we have reason to believ ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Attack-of-the-Gallery-232337930 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Attack-of-the-Gallery-232337930 Mon, 25 May 2009 01:36:52 PDT Attack of the Gallery nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
It's quite sobering when you've run out of pain killers and you are still in pain.

I decided to try and pass the time my exploring the far reaches of the photomanipulation gallery. Sweet baby Jeebus, that was a mistake.

I know it can't be just me, but has the digital art --> photomanipulation --> fantasy gallery really taken a header off a cliff or what? It looks like some of those artists might have. What the hell has happened to good fantasy art? Perhaps someone could point me in the correct direction? Maybe I am wrong and the world does need to see the same eyeball in 10 different colors and standard photoshop ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/But-I-don-t-want-to-be-a-vampire-232390363 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/But-I-don-t-want-to-be-a-vampire-232390363 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:20:32 PDT But...I don't want to be a vampire! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I have a problem. I am fantasy-racist and I'm not ashamed to admit it, and I'm not going to apologize for it. Whenever I play DnD or some similar tabletop RPG, I am your token elf. I'm the drow hating, halfling punting, chaotic good pointy ear that intends to outrun the dwarf instead of outrunning the dragon. I'm a daisy eater. A Keeb. I admit it.

It's just the type of person I am.

However, I hate vampires. I find them even more pretentious than me, I hate their whiny baby attitudes and the fact that they think they can outdress me in any century. This stems from my general hatred of undead...things. If y ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/This-Is-The-Internet-232560261 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/This-Is-The-Internet-232560261 Fri, 08 May 2009 00:56:51 PDT This Is The Internet. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Here at Internet Headquarters, we are absolutely positively sure to be as inconsiderate as possible, content with our anonymity. We can make horrific, scathing comments to people we don't even know just for the pure joy of it, because once we leave the computer we don't have the balls to say those things to another living being. You can easily expect that we will personally find ways to troll you with little to no consequence, because Hey! This is the internet. We don't have rules here.

That's right. We have no rules or etiquette policy to follow, because we know that "feelings" are only something we fee ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Mythos-and-Magic-Contest-bday-232843583 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Mythos-and-Magic-Contest-bday-232843583 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:17:07 PDT Mythos and Magic Contest! +bday! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
Hi all! It's me again, telling you all about yet another contest I am involved in. This one is a bit of a challenge, as it encourages multiple stock uses from it's hosts. :D

Here be teh infos:

The theme:  The theme is Mythos and Magic--meaning this contest is open to anything from Arthurian Legends to Fairy-Tales to Ancient Greece to Egypt to Celtic legends--and so forth! Contest entries will be judged on originality, effort, aesthetic aspects, conceptual thought process, and use of required stock.

What are the required stocks?

You must use one (1) piece from EACH of the following artists in the same deviation to qu ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Beltane-Contest-232897961 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Beltane-Contest-232897961 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:56:25 PDT Beltane Contest nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
WARNING: Pagan stuff ahead. If it bugs you, skip to the end.

I know I've probably got some nerve posting about a Beltane contest on Easter, but important contests need promoted! (And most of you know that I have a lot of nerve anyway)

:icondapagan: is holding a Beltane Contest until May 9th, 2009, and we are in serious need of more entries. Sooo to help get the word out, I'm telling you about it!

For those of you that aren't sure what Beltane (Beltaine, Bealtaine, etc) is, it's one of the biggest Celtic fire festivals (apart from Samhain, which is the other Biggie imo, though not outranking Lughnasadh and Imbolc for impo ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Anyone-in-Philadelphia-233025871 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Anyone-in-Philadelphia-233025871 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:50:10 PDT Anyone in Philadelphia? nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
We are stuck here. :lmao: So hi!

Incredible journal, I know. But :devthearcher777: summed it up a lot better than I can in her journal, so I might as well point you there while I BATTLE THE BANK OF AMERICA.

Read shenanigans here: http://thearcher777.deviantart.com/journal/24025937/

Happy birthday (27! eek!) to me. :) Being stuck here, I don't get to see my other half all day, which makes me sad. :(

The Philadelphia Zoo is AMAZING. Holy crap. I don't think I've laughed so hard in a while. There was a male peacock that decided to try and take down a row of vending machines by itself. I guess he was seeing his reflection in the ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Valjean-at-last-We-see-each-other-plain-233218453 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Valjean-at-last-We-see-each-other-plain-233218453 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:21:19 PDT Valjean, at last! We see each other plain. nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
I wish to draw things, and am being eaten alive by my iTunes. (hence the quote in the title. And I'm a rabid Les Miserables fan.)  It's been so long since I parked my butt, pulled out a pencil and sketched something that I'm worried I've forgotten how. Ever had this problem? My other problem is that I can never draw things exactly as I see them in my head and start flailing. My grasp of human anatomy makes me wish I had interest in drawing oranges only. Or limes. Or something else that doesn't move far or have weird conditions.

(( We are occupied, have you forgotten how put-down we are?)) ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Behold-the-living-233275813 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Behold-the-living-233275813 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:26:43 PDT Behold the living! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
First of all, I need to get this out of the way: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090313/ap_on_sc/eu_italy_vampire_of_venice   VAMPIRES.
And then also: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,503164,00.html

I felt that was important enough to share.

In other local news, I'm still alive. I haven't posted a journal since January and I'm sure you're just dying to know whether or not I'm still alive or not. Truth is, I've had the I'mAHugeJerkInfluenza since Friday night and I've been down for most of the week. You know there's a problem when you can't smell Vick's vaporub. The winter has been a big jerk also and I have been havi ]]> http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Cosmic-Illusions-Winners-Woohoo-233867117 http://lindowyn-stock.deviantart.com/journal/Cosmic-Illusions-Winners-Woohoo-233867117 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:17:00 PST Cosmic Illusions Winners! Woohoo! nonadult journals/personal lindowyn-stock http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lindowyn-stock.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *lindowyn-stock @lindowyn
All the judging has gone in, and the results are here! WHAT A CONTEST! Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed! We shall do it again sometime. :D

Cosmic Illusions Contest

Hosted by: :iconfunerium: :iconelandria: :iconfaestock: :iconlindowyn-stock:

First place:

:thumb106034985:

by :devmoroka323:

My favorites from their gallery!

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Second place:

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by :devceara-finn24:

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Third place:

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by :devNaIniE:

My favorites from their gallery:

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Sometimes the generosity of some people blows me away. I was bopping back and forth yesterday from account to account when I noticed that this account's sub was expiring this week. When I checked in last evening, I suddenly had 12 months of subscription. I received no e-mail about it. No one has brought it up or noted me or anything, and it's driving me a little loopy. Whoever you are, generous, faceless person, know how truly appreciative I am.

It makes me wonder what I can do in return. In an attempt to spread the love around a little, here's a little extra exposure for contests and events I know are in the works. ]]>