A journal for my reading, and fanart thereof. I read mostly fantasy and romance and post my thoughts on my reads here. Lately I've been structuring these posts in terms of whether or not books pass basic tests for female agency, complexity and presence in media (i.e., the Sexy Lamp, Mako Mori and Bechdel test respectively). The title of this blog is taken from a quote by Vivian Vande Velde; they are four basic criteria I look for in the books I love.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Tribute to Ilona Andrews' "Magic Bites
Kate and original her original "faithful canine companion" Derek Gaunt, circa "Magic Bites" from Ilona Andrews' "Kate Daniels" series. Painted while listening to (i) "Squire" by Tamora Pierce and(ii) parts of "The Last Kingdom" by Bernard Cornwell. Derek was painted over my initial attempt (i.e., miserable failure) at painting Curran. Also, I copped out on background painting, imposing a picture of Raglan Castle from here ([link], Photograph Copyright © 2006 by Jeffrey L. Thomas) over my initial painted background. Not sure you can see it much - depends on how black the blacks on your screen are, I think.
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