shanith

Tolkien's Mountains

shanith Mar 07, 2008 12:13

People might be interested in picture 5 of the slideshow - Rare National Treasures go on display from the BBC website -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/default.stm

I shall definitely be over to the Bod to have a look when its open.

Shanith finds Portobella Road

shanith Mar 02, 2008 11:21

And consequently everytime she closes her eyes she see's glrious fabrics, patterns, costumes, dresses, jewelry. Its not as good as Camden market (which is the ultimate in shinyness), but it is pretty darn cool, and I'm very happy I found it :-)

More art.

shanith Feb 29, 2008 12:09

I love this sketch so much, I'm almost tempted to ask Anke whether she'd be willing to sell it...

http://anke.edoras-art.de/cgi-bin/drawings.pl?file=sc_eowyn_and_grey_lady_72.jpg

Its great to see her improving all the time, even if it does make it more disheartening that I could never even in my nicest dreams be able to compete.

EDIT:
If the link ( Read more... )

For Reference

shanith Feb 28, 2008 12:55

A Good Sci/Fi art website - it has the aim of collecting the best sci-fi/fantasy art out there - a laudable aim :-)

http://www.fantasiaonline.com/

And I love this picture of Merlin by John Howe. It must be one of my favourite pictures of his.

http://www.fantasiaonline.com/howe/howe006.html

Banquet in Numbers

shanith Feb 18, 2008 12:48

- Number of people at banquet - 59
- Number of food courses - 4
- Number of dishes prepared - 31
- Number of hours I was awake continuously for on Saturday/Sunday - 24
- Number of desserts eaten by Exactlyhalf - 6
- Number of dances participated in by me - 5
- Number of Meduseld cakes made - 1

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shanith Feb 14, 2008 13:34

In the five minutes I need from banquet heavy thinking to work heavy thinking I find - yay - new Anke hobbit sketches, and they're for sale. I'm trying to work out which one i like most :-)

http://anke.edoras-art.de/kunstplus_shop/originale_e.html#hobbit_e

Merry Christmas!!

shanith Dec 24, 2007 18:12

Once again I have failed somewhat in my Christmas card writing ambitions. So here is my late/poor/cheap/artistic/environmentally friendly (delete as applicable) alternative.

'I don't like this at all,' panted Sam just behind. 'Snow's all right on a fine morning, but I like to be in bed while it's falling. I wish this lot would go off to Hobbiton! ( Read more... )

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shanith Dec 04, 2007 09:08

A huge congratulations to Beam_Engine!!

Its been a long and hard road, but I knew your cheeky smile and winning personality would shine through in the end. I'm very happy for you and toasted you well with mead last night.
Well done you!!
x

shiny, katy

Happy Birthdays!!!

shanith Nov 23, 2007 12:53

Parrot Knight for tomorrow and Drievertel for Sunday! Sorry I can't be at work on the right day to wish you it!
Many many happy returns, I hope you both have very shiny days.
Have a shiny birthday picture!!

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art, birthday, tolkien

Banquet - Time is running out!

shanith Nov 23, 2007 12:07

We're rapidly approaching being two - thirds full, so I'd encourage anyone who hasn't signed up for the banquet to get on and do so, even if its just a maybe. It would be tragic to have to tell people there isn't enough space ( Read more... )

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