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Love Through Your Eyes

Linora Low — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:33:50 +0000

In addition to the Valentine’s Day Wallpaper post, I’m also doing a collection of images that are related with the season and the ‘feeling’ or ‘thought’ of what love is.. These are just artistic images and I thought some of them were interesting enough to share. Let’s see what I was able to find. Some of them are images that can be bought on deviantart. If you like them enough do consider! I’ve also added the artists comments on their images. Heh it’s all about looking at art in abstract (or not) for this post. I’m also writing this post cause I just wanted to see how others view love..

love by ~auroille

Love is the smell of summer on a hot afternoon Love is that tiny spark along the horizon Love is a four letter word Love is when you want time to stop for one more moment one more day one more forever.

“Hold it up, then light it up for the world to see” ~atomic-ikon

love is… by ~dorkmunch

love is painful messy work worth it? My comments: What I find unique about this photo, is that it shows how love is not all cozy, and made of wonderful images or words. Love between people is sometimes painful. With obstacles blocking the very essence of what it means to love. The relationships that come with human love is hard.. and confusing. I don’t think I’ll ever break the code, get the code or even understand the code. But that’s just it isn’t it… there are no rules for love.. is there? The image above reads for me that with every love there are sacrifices and heartbreaks.. In the end though it may all be worth it. The picture above can look tragic and sad, however i see a tiny light at the end of the picture. In a way the picture represents the last bit of hope. Despite the wounds on the heart but in the end it is mended.

Love by *ladyrapid

This is a little sudden for me, to post something so strong and meaningfull just like this , BAM! . I saw this flower and thought, hmm what can I do with this one rather than just take a plain straight up shot on it. After some concideration I think it can be fun to do something not so common and with a more personal touch. The idea of trying to display some kind of feeling or mode felt like something cool. I picked it all except 1, now you get the title huh . Love can be represented in many many different ways, this is just my personal touch to it all. What I like most of this photo/work is the fresh sense of it. It’s not “just another photo”, it’s a nice little twist on a long and great message/concept, love. There’s different types of love, the one you have for your family, for your clothes, for your friends, for photographing etc etc . This perhaps can show and view MY love to photographing and everything around it. To symbolise a message, thought, idea etc you aren’t bound to use the colours intendet, as in this photo you’d say that red is essential but no. It’s the colours I choose to mediate together with my ideas. With that said I want you all to stop think so closed-minded about colours, go outside the boarders and experiment. It’s only with new ways we can invent new things ^^.

Love by =ahermin

According to the Greek legend, red roses arised from blood of Adonis who was killed by a wild boar on a hunt. In Greek mythology red rose was a symbol for the cycle of growth and decay, but also for love and affinity. Red rose is dedicated to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and daughter of Zeus. …I found this bloom by the sea last evening, hunting for sunsets. It was quite touching to see its strong colors even after death.What’s funny is that when I went home and I blew up the frame on my monitor, I clearly distinguished the textile texture in the petals, revealing it’s artificial origin…

love. by ~jan-ex

Love is beyond all words. this is inspired by all the typography work i have seen around on deviant art. but i have decided that love is a language beyond all – anyone in the world would have experienced love- no matter which form it is in: family, friends, spiritural… and so i figured i should translate it to ALOT of different languages. since the language of ‘love’ is international so i went on google and searched for online translator(s) to translate the word, love (in english), to 30+ different languages. (so i’m really sorry if some ain’t correct, since i don’t really speak/write/read your language : P) yep. so spread the love, darlings.

The Love Omen by `gilad

This light in your eyes, only I can see This smile on your face, devoted just for me This love in my heart, that forever will be I know somebody must be looking over You and me My Comments: I just thought this was a simple yet touching poem. See you don’t need to say much.

Love Pollution by ~ll

So, yes, anyways – an anti valentines day message this year – I’m really not against the idea of celebrating love – love is a many splendid thing after all – I just take issue with the notion that’s it’s one huuuuge buildup to one day of the year – guys are under pressure to get the perfect gift, girls are obssessing about all the romatic things they’ll invariably end up not doing – and all the singletons winge about how they’re so unlucky! Much like Christmas and all other major holidays, it’s a lot of buildup to what is largely a very damp squib of a day that only rarely lives up to your expectations… And yet – this one’s not even a religious holiday! Ok, birth of a deity, fair enough, you can have a day devoted to that, death of a deity you can have best part of a week – but a saint being mauled by a lion? Now you’re pushing it! Yet in spite of that, like it or loathe it, everyone feels compelled to participate – and so the factory owners laugh a hearty laugh for another year and stoke the fires to belch out more cards, gifts and other materialistic tokens of love – leaving valentine’s day ending up looking cheap, nasty, suffocationg, sickening…anybody see where I’m going here? Ahem, anywho, I think my point is made – whatever your status, much love to all for this time of year – I know it’s a pain in the ass and an excuse to sell more chocs before Easter but have a good one all the same My commnets: I purposely decided to add this picture to the collection, cause it’s a simple way of showing how valentine’s day has become nothing more than a commercial event. Really is the day about love? Or about spending? You have ridiculous prices for food, roses and chocolates which should never be. For me I’ll be honest in saying that, it is special for me because that was the day I got together with the person i care for. I don’t want to buy into all the hype of the so called ‘love’ on that day. Valentine’s Day may be my original anniversary day but as of this year I’ll be anti-Vday.

The Way of Love by ~heavenzchild

My comments: Need I say more why this was included 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (New International Version)

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Christmas Is Coming

Linora Low — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:30:27 +0000

It’s the season of the year which i enjoy the most. I just have this happy and light feeling whenever Christmas is about to come around. Listening to christmas carols, special collection of songs sung by our favourite pop artist, to see all the snowy decor hung on the walls. Ohh just little silly things that are ‘suppose’ to represent christmas. It’s not about the presents under the christmas tree. It’s not about the cookies or the stockings or the chestnuts roasting by the fire (well we don’t have a fire here anyway). It’s a time to share, love and give. Hence I spent some time to make for you guys a wallpaper. My gift to ya’ll and my second gift will be coming up soon. Wait for 25th Dec.

This wallpaper is 1280x 800. If it can’t fit on your desktop let me know and I’ll make another one.. I should actually..Anyways. Right click on this to download Aronil Xmas Wallpaper and save the link as a jpg.

And a more simpler one.Same thing, right click here to download Aronil Xmas Wallpaper 2. Have fun!

Sketching Art

Linora Low — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:23:18 +0000

Just got back from ‘The Boyfriend Musical’ audition, not too bad but I just hope that give me a callback. I don’t care what role i get I just want to be involved! That aside, to get my mind of that for the time being, went surfing on Youtube. I love looking at tutorials online and there was one I came across when I was searching for some latest news or videos on Lost. I found this video, which i’ve seen before, but thought of sharing it this time. This guy has drawn some of the cast members straight from I think either Photoshop with airbrushing it on the comp and using a Digital Tablet. Really cool to see it down in fast motion. ^_^ He’s also done other characters other than Sawyer like Locke and Kat, which was a gorgeous drawing. Personally I like the Kat drawing more. I can’t do that, wish I could, but I do know a friend, Ari, who hides his ability in this kind of drawing. Click here to see some of his photoshop works. Hehe.

Gorgeous 3D Hye Kyo

Linora Low — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:32:46 +0000

I was blog hopping when I found this site called CGArena, and whoa does he have talent. Look at this picture. Is it a real pic? Or not?

All images are from CGArena

The texture of her skin in the picture above, is amazing. I’m always fascinated when I see 3D art like this. It’s already hard as it is to do it in 2d, but creating the right textures and not to mention the little baby hairs that are just floating about her fragile face. You can tell though from the eyes, if you zoom in that it’s not a real human. Interesting though, doens’t matter how real you make them to look, like that of Final Fantasy and Half Life or whatever other movie that uses CGI. The eyes of human can never lie.

He designed her from scratch, by looking at tons of pictures of the actual Korean singer/actress Hye Kyo. When i say scratch.. this is her epidermis.

Pretty cool eh?

Now take a look at the actual process of him creating this piece of art on his site. See the making.

Graffiti Along The Pasar Seni Wall

Linora Low — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:32:02 +0000

It’s not everyday that I take the LRT (Light Railway Train), but the other day when I was to meet up with some friends to discuss a script, I purposely took the opportunity to use it. One because I can save petrol and two because I really wanted to share what I saw the last time when I passed by the Pasar Seni Station. As you sit on the LRT, you have a good view of a number of things on ground and this particularly caught my attention. Underneath the LRT railway there is a river.. or some sort of a river, or maybe it’s just one HUGE drain. Anycase there is some walking space on the cemented banks and on the walls there is a long line of graffiti. Which to be quite frank looks rather interesting. I thought it kinda cool to also get into the whole graffiti vibe and put up my own graffiti or aronil.com heh. Can you spot it?

Don’t know if you guys noticed. But do you see these words on the floor? ABU? I originally thought that someone just sprawled their name on the floor, but I didn’t know it actually meant this!

Yeah I know it’s blur.. but if you look carefully it actually says ABU – Asal Bukan UMNO (As Long as it’s not UMNO)… ouch! Kinda harsh statement.

But pretty cool no less

The Christmas Look

Linora Low — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:19:54 +0000

Well I spent quite a number of house just revamping it for the season. But i’m finally satisfied.. for now.. lol Here’s what the new look will look like once it’s up on the server…I know looks a bit all over the place.. so please bare with it for a bit. I don’t to spedn too much time redoing it lol as I want to revamp the whole thing later on. I’m fine with the look for now, and heehe come come it’s the season!! You gotta love this holiday.. Christmas is always a favourite of mine and now a song! From AroniL to everyone else out there, blogger, reader and koalas… Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and the countdown begins… hehe 6 more days left.

My Blog was in Adobe Newsletter

Linora Low — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:25:37 +0000

I found something to blog about…. Weeehooo.. I was soooo entirely ecstatic when i found out that my blog was in the Adobe Newsletter. I was wondering why my blog suddenly had an influx of visitors and now i know why. It’s so narcissistic of me, I know… but it was sooo cool when I found my blog there. I mean whoaa!!! I got like 147 unique hits… that was like the most ever!! Yeah i just did the math of it today. Click to see a bigger image. Check this out. Here’s what the email will look like. Click to see the bigger one or you can go check out the link here to the actual adobe news. OOOOOHHH happpy!! … sorry I’m acting like such a child, but it’s soo cool to see your stuff up, related with associations you love.

Photoshop World Asia Pacific 2007

Linora Low — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:31:35 +0000

Today was Photoshop World Asia Pacific 2007. Held at Mandarin Oriental, KL at an unforsaken 8.45am in the morning, of course that was just registration and you know what? For the first time ever in the history of me being Malaysian…the event started on the DOT! We were actually on time for once! Hahaha.. Anyway the day was more of presentation of what Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended could do for you. And I tell you… the way how Adobe has grown and grown over the years to becoming a fascinating tool… not to mention a tool that is so widely used it practically dominates the creative market. Having said that the event was presented by three speakers: Marion Young, Michael and Christine Serks, who all know their stuff with Photoshop…. don’t “pray pray” with em’. I won’t go through a long article on what are the latest cool things on Adobe Photoshop CS3 and the Extended version (what is this a movie?). But briefly I shall say that it has made being a graphic designer a lot easier. Even in terms for people who use it for web designing, video editing and would you believe it these people use photoshop too: doctors, sonographers, engineers and interior designers (which is what the Photoshop CS3 EXTENDED, is for) How so? Firstly one it has an option for creating 3d images out of static flat 2d images. Secondly, you know how for some scientists they have to count every single cell underneath a microscope and they could lose count? Under the ruler option, there’s a new feature called the count tool. Which helps you to number the amount of items you wish to count on your image. Also the ruler allows u to measure just about anything even accurate measurements for the human anatomy.

The best part about Photoshop fans, is that it can even allow you to create simple video animations. Like so. And it’s sooo cool.. you can WARP a video!!!! WARP!! and ADD normal blending effects to the video like any other layer on Photoshp. At the end of the day, Adobe was giving away 1 Photoshop cs3 and 2 Photoshop cs3 Extended. The crowd went nuts! Since it was a lucky draw, everytime someone’s name was called and no one answered, the crowd immediately screamed….”TAK DAAAA” or “NOT HEREEEE” or “GONE HOME”. Sad to say I didn’t get one Ah but having said that.. it still support Adobe… They ROCK!

Practical Aesthetics

Linora Low — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:41:21 +0000

The most helpful piece of news recently… for me anyway. I have been looking around for classes such as this. And what do you know. Just as I was looking for something. This pops up. Yay!

Practical aesthetics By SHEELA CHANDRAN Are you interested in acting? Then make a beeline for David Lim’s acting class, Scene Study, at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts in Jalan Strachan, Kuala Lumpur from Oct 20 onwards. Participants will study Practical Aesthetics (PA) – a technique that explores the processes of acting. This technique was developed by award-winning writer-filmmaker David Mamet and Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy.

Talent showcase: Dram Projects founder Jennifer Kuah in front of the studio. Check out its upcoming Project OMG (Open Mike Gig).

Created primarily as a response to Method Acting, PA has been studied by actors such as Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four), Matthew Fox (Lost) and Eddie Cahill (CSI:NY). The class is open to beginners without any training as well as seasoned veterans who simply want to try another approach to acting. Participants will be required to attend all classes and be prepared to spend at least four-to-six hours a week outside of class on homework. The classes are open to participants who are 18 years old and above. The course fee is RM400 and registration fee is RM50. Classes will be held on Thursdays (8.30pm till 10.30pm) and Saturdays (2.30pm till 6.30pm). There will be a mini presentation on Dec 1 (5pm). Only a maximum of 14 students will be accepted. Reading materials and an introduction letter will be handed out or e-mailed to enrolled participants. For more information call 03-4047 9060 or e-mail academy@klpac.com.

THE Actors Studio presents Life Sdn Bhd 4, together with breast cancer survivors and others associated with the disease. The production marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come and listen to Ednin, Mei, Ranjit, Renée, Shereen, Shery and Azean as they share their deepest emotions. Shows will be held from today to Saturday. There will also be free breast cancer tests at the Oval of The Actors Studio in Bangsar. You can also get a free examination conducted by Pantai Hospitals from 5 to 8.30pm, from today to Saturday, and from noon to 3pm on Sunday. All donations collected will be shared between PRIDE, Azean Irdawaty and ELPIZO. Tickets for Life Sdn Bhd 4 are available at The Actors Studio at Bangsar Shopping Centre, KL. Tickets are priced at RM30 and RM20 for senior citizens, the disabled and students. For bookings, call 03-20940400 or e-mail tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my. For details, visit theactorsstudio.com.my.

Showcase your talents at Project OMG (Open Mike Gig) – a platform for inspired people to do their thing, be it performance poetry, readings, music, short film, art or even sword swallowing. The event is held on the fourth Sunday of most months at The Dram Projects at Studio, BG-6 Happy Mansions, Jalan 17/13 in Petaling Jaya. The Dram Projects is a privately funded community project that offers a space for youths to express themselves through theatre and the arts.

Audio-visual feast: Catch The Lost and the Ecliptic: 10 Memorandums of a Devastated and Crippled Amnesiac at KLPac.

The next Project OMG event will be held on Oct 28. For more information, e-mail nowhitespace@gmail.com or call 012-783 9006 (Pat) / 016 660 6460 (Priya). Alternatively, browse omg-series.blogspot.com.

This Hari Raya break, The RiverGrass Dance Academy will be presenting its fourth instalment of children’s games and activity series – Pebbles 4 All. The event will be held this Sunday from 3pm to 6pm at Pentas 1, KLPac, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL. During the event, children will be able to participate in creative games and an interactive creative dance performance. Dancer/ choreographer Mew Chang Tsing and her team will lead the session. For tickets, call 03-4047 9000 or 016-2210 562. Entrance is RM15 (for participants under 12 years old), RM20 (for participants above 12 years old) or RM150 for a group of 10 pax (minimum seven children under 12 years old).

Pentas Project’s abstract performance The Lost and the Ecliptic: 10 Memorandums of a Devastated and Crippled Amnesiac will be performed till Sunday at Pentas 2, KLPac. Showtime is at 8.30pm (except Sunday, when it is 3pm). Directed by Loh Kok Man, the production brings together young and emerging artists from various fields in the arts to produce an audio-visual feast. Artists include Amelia Tan, Au Sow Yee, Caecar Chong, Ng Chor Guan, Steve Goh and Tan Yan Tee, with theatre thespian Shanthini Venugopal on vocals. Unlike other theatre performances that concentrate on story-telling, this one will bring the usually neglected elements of lighting and visual imagery into focus, putting them on equal footing with the performers. Tickets are priced at RM35 (adults) and RM25 (students, senior citizens and the disabled). For more information, call 03-40479000/20949400/012-2661579 or 012-2744292.

YKLS 50 Years

Linora Low — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:09:08 +0000

To do some lil promotion for my friends hehe. YKLS is turning 5 this year and they are going to be having a bang up performance. My friends Carrie, Jarryd, Joel and Aaron will be performing, hence I must give all the support hehe. The shall be performing their tenth production called Move It! I’m going on the 30th of September.. so for those who want to join me.. gimme a buzz.

“This year also marks the opening of YKLS’ new home, under the Young Choral Academy (YCA) – an umbrella of the country’s first academy for choral music.

Move It! will feature, among others, ‘One Day More’ from Les Miserables, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ from Carousel, ‘Magnificent Horses’, a Mongolian song from a world song themed concert in 2004 and choral works composed by Malaysian composers such as ‘Yang Indah’ by Saidah Rastam from M! The Opera. The YKLS Chamber Choir will also bring back Debussy’s ‘Yver, vous n’etes qu’un villian’ from its concert in 2005 titled Four Seasons. This concert will also able to see the choir premiering a new theme song ‘Walk with Me!’ which was composed and arranged by the members of the choir, especially for this concert.” - youngchoral.com

Date 27th to 29th September 2007 – 8.30pm 29th September 2007 – Charity Matinee, 3.00pm 30th September 2007 – 3.00pm Venue The Actors Studio – Bangsar Shopping Centre Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tickets RM47 (middle seating) & RM32 (side seating) – Adults RM32 – Children 12 years & below Tel: 603 2094 0400 / 603 2094 1400 Email: tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my