Happy Leap Day

To celebrate "Leap Day" I introduce it's "better-than-ever" Sea of Steve redesign. Supposedly 10x more super awesome than the last 20 redesigns of yester years.

But wait! Look up now and see something even greater. I finally got a favicon up. You know the little itty bitty icon next to the address bar? : )

Illustrating a sunset

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
~Rabindranath Tagore

Look at the above image a little closer. Did you realize it is NOT actually a photograph but a drawing? If you didn't notice, I take that as a compliment :) Here is what it looks like with just the outlines of all the shapes.

Here is the original photograph. Click to view it larger.

Harmony
Originally uploaded by one4all2nv

While I'm very happy with my work, I'm still no way near the technical skill and absolute jaw dropping spectacular mastery that some artists have. Check them all out.

Drawings were done using Adobe Illustrator CS3.

ice cycle

I hate snow, ice, wind, cold, and especially slush. But sometimes you just have to look at their beauty more often than not.*

This "ice cycle" caught my eye.

It also appears that I am not the only person ever inspired by such a contraption.



* I have never found beauty in slush, unless the muddy grime on the cuffs of my jeans is beautiful. Please come quickly Spring!

Happy Valentine's Day

Cupid found shot with arrow

By Albert Heartless
Associated Press Writer

HEAVEN, Kingdom (AP) -- February 14th. Steven, known by Cupid to nearly the whole world, was found murdered this morning, his heart pierced by an arrow. Archangel Michael discovered his frail, battered body high in the clouds as he was out for his early morning jog. The moment he was discovered a trumpet blast resounded from heaven and every angel bowed their head in sorrow. A beloved angel and friend has fallen.

At this time, authorities are more concerned about the whereabouts of Cupid's bow and arrow. "In the wrong hands the world below may never fall in love," stated Michael. "Humans below relied on Cupid to bring them together. Without his arrows the humans might seize to exist."

Cupid's death is a shock to all in Heaven and on Earth. Valentine's day will never be the same. Thankfully, Cupid was able to bring love to many on earth before his death. Sources close to him say he only had a few more arrows left when he flew off the night before. He was found on a cumulonimbus cloud somewhere over Virginia. This was where Cupid spent most of his time and is most likely why the state motto became Virginia is for lovers.

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Happy Valentine's Day?

As Valentine's Day approaches - my happiness level decreases proportionally. It's really the one day of the year that makes me feel like crap. On this day I'm reminded that no one cares for me and I have no one to give chocolates, expensive roses, or even a lame teddy bear.

Granted, being single isn't the greatest feeling the rest of the year either, but I deal with it in the best way that I can. However, once February 14th rolls around there is no way of escaping it. It's everywhere and it is definitely not a day for us single people. Hearts find themselves pasted to everything and endless rows of chocolates and Valentine's Day cards make it difficult to even go grocery shopping.

Those of you out there that have someone to share Valentine's Day with, consider yourself lucky. I, Cupid have shot you with a love arrow to bring you happiness, while I fly around whimsically watching you all hold hands, kissing, and falling in love. I'm envious but I bring it upon myself. I just wish someone would shoot me. But whom? I'm Cupid.