Fan Fiction, Song, Vid, Self Pimpage

I posted this little gem on my YTC blog already, but since not all my visitors here know about it, I put it here too.

So... if you haven't read Your True Colors, the Twilight fan fic by now, maybe this sweet collection of hot chapter illustrations will allure you. (Rated M, mature readers only!)

The song that goes with it is a duet,

sung by my beloved beta Uhyesplease and humble me.

It was made with just our PC's and eMail. We've never met in person by now. Magic? Yes, a little magic... Enjoy!

New Twi Fic Graphics

These are two out of eight illustrations I made so far for the romantic/lemonicous Twilight fan fiction of sorts "Your True Colors" by notwhatyouthink. 

The left one is for chapter 6 "I'll walk you home.", and the right one is for chapter 9 "Don't touch her, asshole!" (Uhh... I love that chapter title!!).

All eight have been uploaded to your-true-colors.blogspot.com. 

Check the sidebar, and click the thumbnails to see the full size images. Enjoy!

Artsie makes up for German book recc - hot!

Epic Calamity Challenge Pt.2 Recap

My dear commenters,

first: I really have no words - no Recap on sunday... I know! But as you've probably read in her Monday Apology, Betti just really isn't able to cope with even the tiniest bit of art or music without me (no idea what she needed Fanny for), so I was occupied and couldn't reply earlier.

Second: In retrospective I see that I shouldn't have recommended a German book, especially not a German book with lemons. It turned out to be a kind of pre-cockblock, since the majority of US readers was frustrated even before, uhm... the act.  

I said to myself: "Artsie," I said, "you should apologize and think of something nice to make up for your flaw!" - And as usual, I couldn't help but agree with myself. 

But first things first...

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Honolulu Girl

Wow. Again an amazing post Artsie!!

I'm actually really bummed that the story about Alex and Frank is only in German. It really sounds good. I will definitely pick up The Shore of Women and I have never read a Stephen King book but my husband has read several and loves his work. So I plan to pick that up as well. Thank you!!

If there's King on your book shelf, I recommend you to make use of it. Not all of his books are good, but his writing is always excellent craftmanship. 

If his books were movies (which almost all of them have already or will become - just this speaks volumes) one would say: Excellent director, just some of the screenplays are a little weak... 

As for "Lisey's Story": It's different, but I'm sure, if your husband didn't read it already, he will like it, because there's still enough of the "old" Stephen King left, of course.

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Mrs.Vanquish 
I read a lot, I mean really A LOT but those three I never had in my hands! So I am very hooked and I promise you, I will read them all.

The Shore of Women: The pic is awesome and the summary sound interesting.
A gay lovestory? never read one, but I am willing to try.
I did't know SK could actually write a love story, ok this is really impressing! And Betti cried? What does that means for me ? That I have to lock myself while reading it, and that I eventually need tons of Kleenex? ..very likely... 
Thanks so much for these recs, I see you really took it serious, that is awesome.
Well, and thanks for not choosing Kafka, I hate him - or better I never got him. Although I had German "leistungskurs" Kafka was the worst mark I ever got in German, so we don't have a good relationship.
*bows* and I hug Fanny since you probably don't want to have a hug

Oh, I'm really glad you don't know any of my picks. Though this thought was one of my criteria, of course. And the reason why I went a little back in time. 

I picked "Shore of Women" because, Betti read it 8 times. I mean, 8 times? That just has to mean something, hu? 

The gay lovestory is actually written by a woman, and I guess that is the reason why it is so appealing to women. 

And the King - yes I have to advice you to fill up you Kleenex storage for this. It goes really deep, an although it is not a happy story - I mean, Lisey is a widow from the beginning - it is overall comforting and makes you believe in the power of love.

It was my pleasure to pick them all out for you. And before you hug Fanny on my behalf, I guess I take the hug. *hugs* Yes, thank you. Ok. *backs off* That's enough.

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rpfangirldc

Interesting... Although recommending a German book that's only in German is sort of mean to those of us who can't read a lick of German. LOL

Yes, in retrospective, I see that was not nice. I am sorry. 

But there are still two you CAN read. So stop whining.

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Fire Crotch

Okay, so I definitely will be reading #1...not sure about #3 and #2 would be quite the challenge...maybe I should try it. If you haven't read some John Irving...I recommend pretty much anything by him. Son of the Circus is kind of out there, but I really liked his most recent book. He's kind of weird but a great storyteller.

Of course, I know John Irving and I like his books. Sometimes I think he's wanting a little too much and the ways life takes in his stories are a bit over the top. But still they are the ways life takes and I love how he tells the most dramatical events kinda matter-of-factly, but with an undertone that aims at peoples hearts and hits - nonetheless.

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SBGDGT

I am going to look into Shore of Women some more and definitely put Stephen King's book on my Books to Read list for sure! I have to catch up on my John Saul first cause I abandoned him for Twilight. Yes, Artsy, Twilight... BUT I am taking your recommendations to heart! Thank you! :)

I think Mr. Saul will not be amused if he reads this. But I have no problem with you Twilight addicts as long as you don't end up like Mrs Robward (see below). 

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itsjustme

The first recc has my interest peaked. I shall look for it. The 2nd sounds good too, but alas, I'm in the states. However, I am a diehard King fan. His books are never really about the "boogie man" his works are important b/c they are about the demons inside of us. I read Lisey's Story twice. *sigh* Yes, this is a love story. However, I also believe it is a story of the different levels of madness. Scott is crazy, his dad and brother were crazy. Lisey is crazy, her sister, the stalker. The point, I think, is that we are all just a little bit fucked up. The unconditional love of another may not save our sanity, but maybe our souls. Ok, I'll stop now. Awesome post!

What a wonderful comment, itsjustme! 

You are right, everything you say about "Lisey's Story" is right on the nail. 

I was just afraid, if I mention too much of the angst part, I might scare Mrs.V away. 

And I think she should read it.

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Smuttier Than You

Oh Artsie! Thanks fo the recommendations, I needed some new material as I'm just about convinced fanfic is turning me into a borderline "innapropriate" smuthound, if there is such a thing. Although the hubs did enjoy the, er, wake-up call I gave him when I got in bed last night/early this morning *smirk*

Uhm... I'm not sure I really needed that much ...err, information about the personal effects of your usual reading matters. But, uhmmm anyway, I'm glad if I could ...uh, help.

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uhyesplease

Hey Artsie!
So, I'm adding these to my book que. I'm also a big Stephen King lover....have you read the Gunslinger series? Wow - finishing those made me feel like I finished a marathon. Gutwrenching..... But I don't really like the scary stuff either.... I mean, it's hard enough to go to bed w/o thinking there are dead things lurking below your bed, or consuming your pet, whatever... ;)
I'm sad that 2nd book isn't in English. Guess I'll just have to find me some good slash some other way!
And the first book looks super interesting - I love sci fi - and sexy scifi is a bonus!!!
Thanks for the recs!!!!!

Yes, I know what you mean. It was always like that when Betti had a Stephen King as her night reading: While I was enjoying the wonderful strong human beings fighting off the nightmares and creatures, Fanny was under the bedsheet, shaking and whining. 

I had hard times keeping Betti in balance... 

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Susie From ApplesnFeathers

Artsy this was an interesting choice in books. I was thinking it would be something a little more aristocratic but I see that you do at least share Betti's amazing reading tastes(excluding Twilight Saga of course) I've read "Lisey's Story" and I was as moved as Betti was and it does suck that we American's can't get our hands on "Schneewittchens Unschuld" because it sounds absolutely beautiful. I actually enjoy alot of gay/lesbian independent films although i'm straight they intrigue me with their struggles. After I get done commenting today I will be going over to some online bookstores to get my hands on The Shore of Women. Why have I not heard of this before! It sounds amazing! Thank you for the great recommendations. I really do love books and as big of a fan of Twilight that I am I can't read just those four books for the rest of eternity lol. I'm looking forward to the tattoos...I could use a new idea for a new ankle tat!!

I agree wholeheartedly: You can't spend the rest of your life with just four books. Especially not with just THESE four books, good God! 

If I have helped just the tiniest bit to prevent this, I will say in my last hour: My life hasn't been in vain - Susie bought herself a fifth book!

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One Pushy Fox

Artsie, I hope you won't be offended when I say, "You rock my socks!" I'm so looking forward to reading books #1 and #3 (I know very little German, although, crazy side note, my favorite German word is Schlüssel, I giggle everytime I hear it). Thanks for broadening my horizon beyond Twilight. :)

No offense taken, Foxy. On the contrary! Setting your uhm... foot clothing in motion is probably a good thing. I suppose.

I'm wondering whether you are able to pronounce the word Schlüssel correctly? Most Americans have trouble with the German vowel "ü". It's almost like the "y" - not like in "hymen", but like in "Hysterics", so you would speak "shlyssle". 

Another nice word which rhymes is "Rüssel" (the elephant's trunk), and you guess it by now... speak: "ryssle". Hope this was a little "Schlüsselerlebnis" for you. (key moment, speak: shlyssle-airlaibnis) 

Btw.: YOUR  horizon is not among those I'm worrying about!

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Mrs. Robward

So Ms. Fanny you mean to tell me that you are saying we should read actual books? Books that have real paper pages that you have to turn? What a travesty! 
Well not really, but truth of the matter is I have not had an actual book in my hands, (besides my Bible), since reading the Saga. 
I absolutely love to read. After having my 3 kiddos I quit reading until Twilight came along & now that I abide in the world of fanfic, I wonder why I ever stopped.
STEPHEN KING! One of my all time fav authors! 
Thanks for all the reccs. Will I ever get to reading them? Maybe someday, but I promise you this, when I get the urge to read a real book, I know where to go! 

It's Artsie. You hear me? Artsie! And just Artsie, please. No Ms.!

 

And yes, I was talking about real books. Paper. Pages. Turn.

You might have to moisten your finger to do so. A nice change for once, wet finger instead of wet... well, you know.

There you see what Twilight does to unsuspecting readers. It keeps people from reading other books. A shame! 

*shakes head* I don't know what to say... I really don't.

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So what is my gift this time? 

Not what I wanted to do for you.

I had planned on translating one or two hot lemons from the German book into English, just for the pleasure of it. Unfortunately, Betti lent it out to a person who isn't available right now, so: no lemons from "Schneewittchens Unschuld".

What to do, what to do...?

Finally I thought, since you all liked the illustration of sexy Arvil from "Shore of Women" so fine (and since there was no Rob in my last challenge!), I could show you a few more of Fanny's illustrated fantasies of Rob... err, Arvil...

Since they are not all appropriate for all ages, I had to hide them under this

F*CKHAWT LINK

Enjoy!

Please don't miss the Recap of Mrs.V's and Fanny's epic "Book vs. Movie discussion Pt.2"! See link below.

Sincerely, Artsie

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Related links:

Simultan-Post: 

The great Book vs Movie Discussion RECAP Pt.2

Prequels:

The great Book vs Movie Discussion Pt.1

The Epic Calamtity Challenge Pt.1

The great Book vs Movie Discussion RECAP Pt.1

The Epic Calamity Challenge RECAP Pt.1

The great Book vs Movie Discussion Pt.2

The Epic Calamtity Challenge Pt.2

How did this all start? 

The Announcement

And finally: 

Who the fuck are Artsie & Fanny?

Artsie practising social intercourse Pt.1

My dear commenters,

first of all I would like to thank you deep from my heart for taking the time to attend to my very first solo blogpost, and for sharing your thoughts. 

Yes, I got a little emotional indeed about the way you all appreciated my work, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. For once.

When I learned that Fanny and Mrs.V are going to post a recap of the first part of their blog collaboration, I said to myself: "Artsie" I said, "you too should honor your commenters with a proper response!" - And as usual, I couldn't help but agree with myself. I even made a little gift for you! But first things first...

...and first of all, of course, I shall reply to my very dear challenger!

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Mrs. Vanquish:

Really, this was far from what I expected!! 

I told you so, didn't I. 

You impressed me by your deep insight into the Twilight universe. After all it looks like you know quite a bit about Twilight? ;)

Of course I do, I read the books and saw the movie... repeatedly. 

I didn't really had any choice about it, because WHAT and HOW OFTEN I read or watch something, is totally under Betti's control. And it is my job to consider and judge everything she consumes, so... well.

I never thought RobPattz could look like those great artists, but the pictures you choose are awesome!
I love how you pointed out the similarities between Edward and van Gogh!

In fact, I'm holding Mr. Pattinson in high esteem. I think he is a very talented young man and it's a shame to reduce his multi-facetted personality to his impersonation of Edward. (There's more convincing material at the end of this post).

If you allow me one personal remark, I would like to say that you and Fanny did an awesome job over at letsridethevanquish. I even have to admit, Fanny seemed extraordinary coherent... by her standards.

She shouldn't have made these... scribblings, though. And I don't approve of all the encouragement she's getting.

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cutie:

My dear Artsie,
It is a damn shame Fanny and Mrs V have "banned" you from the discussion. =( This is a sadness for sure. I always enjoy your depth and no holds bar look at all things Twilight. And I must admit, I often agree wholeheartedly with you.

Dear Cutie,

your comment really touched me and made me feel like I've found some soulmate of sorts. I admit that it hurt me a little to be banned from the discussion, but honestly: I probably would just have been the party-pooper, don't you think? And though Fanny often is a real pain in the neck, I do not begrudge her the fun.

Now onto the amazing work you have done. *pats Artsie on the back*

Thank you, but please don't... touch me, ok? I'm a little... uhm.. just don't.

1. Dali - LONG before Twilight and Mr. P Dali has been a favorite in the Cutie house. *looks over at four books about Dali* Mr. Cutie especially loves him. Excellent pick!

I'd never thought it could be that way, but well... I've learned a lot during my short time solo blogging here. I think I must apologize to all the Twilight fans around here, because I used to underestimate them thoroughly. And I'm really sorry. I should have known, if only because of Betti. But I didn't really understand, how she... 

anyway - I see now, that you are smart and educated people, with a variety of interests. And this whole Twilight... thing is just all about fun and feelings and romantic and such, and I guess it is important. Or so I think.

Oh, and please... my compliments to Mr. Cutie.

2. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing some of Renoir's work at a museum in Washington DC. Truly an amazing man and his paintings are beyond words.

Oh you saw the originals... that must have been awesome. I wished Betti would take me there too some day.

3. Oh van Gogh... I have a bag with Starry Night on it. True story. Absolutely wonderful. And I LOVE the picture comparison of Mr. P and Mr. G. Wowzers!

Well, I'm not sure whether I like such a thing like a van Gogh bag, but I take it you love that item. And as I said... I recently learned a lot *smiles wryly*. So *clears throat* I'm sure it looks great on you. As for the pic comparison, like I said, there's a little thing I made at the end of this post.

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Honolulu Girl:

I love these banners and I love art. I think you did a fabulous job!!!

Thank you very much. I took my task very serious and I'm glad you appreciate my work. I would also like to compliment you on your name, it is very... illustrious.

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Fire Crotch:

And the Rob look-alikes are hilarious!

I wouldn't use the term "hilarious" but - I understand you liked them? I'm still trying to get used to the jargon you people use.

Anyway, I think Mr. Pattinson is more than just a handsome young man, and I wanted to illustrate that. There's more "hilarity" if you scroll down. Hope you like it.

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Susie From ApplesnFeathers:

Your educational and artistic explanations are epic in a way only you can pull off! Bravo!

I bow down to your ability to see my genius, Susie. Thank you. 

I know you own some of Betti's CDs, and I want to use the opportunity to let you know that Betti didn't listen to me all the time when she recorded that music. There's also a lot of... uhm... Fanny in it. Ok?

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Call of Duty Widow:

Fanny should not be allowed to draw close ups of body parts. At first glance I thought the nose was a pair of hairy tits.

Aha! Listen to this! In fact, Fanny wasn't allowed to draw anything, far less close ups of body parts! Betti even locked away any drawing materials, pens and paper. We have no idea how she managed to... I'm not the secondhand embarrassment kind of person, but the biology scene... really!!

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fragilelittlehuman:

These banners are EPIC!! I'm a huge Renoir and Van Gogh fan, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE those banners. Now if KStew weren't in them, they'd be perfect.

I'm very honored you liked my art, because I do admire your writing. Although it's still Twilight fan fic. I think you should write something original, not twi-related stuff some day to let your talent shine outside these bounds. And about KStew - well, I was bound here, thanks to Mrs.V

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rpfangirldc:

Okay... This was funny. All three banners were fantastic!

Funny? I don't know... but I'm pleased if you had "fun". So... thank you.

I will say that my favorite banner is the van Gogh, but it's more becuase I really like that painting of van Gogh's. (Ask my Starbucks coffee press and shot glass with the ame art.)

I like that painting too. Starbucks, hu? It's a strange world outside...

But something creeps me out about the whole thing... Robward looks a lot like van Gogh. I never realised that until you posted the two pics together.

He can look a lot like whoever he wants to. It's amazing. More creep-out-worthy pics below.

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Smuttier Than You:

Aww Artsie! I love love LOVE the banners! Skill such as yours is one of a kind!

I am truly glad you like the banners despite of the lack of any smut. I had some smutty things on my mind, but the alarm bell rang before I made it to my Gauguin or Egon Schiele banners. Maybe next time...

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uhyesplease:

Artsie! Lovely job! Not that I didn't except some serious great work - but still - it's fantastic!

Uhyesplease...! *sighs* What shall I do with you? *shakes head* I don't know what to say. I started reading "Destiny". Will you reveal your true identity one day? I know you are no writing greenhorn, yet still you think you can fool me. I'm not mad at you, it's just... well, we'll discuss that another time. Thanks for your kind words.

I'm such an Impressionist lover...Def my favs..and there is a lot of Dali in my house too... The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdamn is da bomb diggity

As I said in my reply to Cutie before, you Twilight lovers are some astounding people.

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TwihardMama808:

WoW!!!! These were AMAZING! Loved them....absolutely AWESOME!!! 

Genius job Artsie!

I adore your enthusiasm, thanks very much. And Betti wants me to say "Welcome to this blog!". She said, if I'd do this on her behalf, it would be a good exercise for me in social intercourse. I'm practising.

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Mrs. Robward:

Good job Betti --

Hu?

I mean Artsie! I am so proud of you. You really are an artist! Your thoughts were so, so.....DEEP. (evil grin) Hope ur not missin Fanny too much! 

Auntie Stacy
Mrs.Robward

Thanks, auntie. And since I'm practising social intercourse... I never had a chance to thank you for helping to find my name. Fanny likes hers too. You know, it was because of you when Betti got us out for the first time, and we didn't have names before. So yes, thanks.  

I also want to say that you did improve a lot in your writing, you actually do with every new chapter. And even without Fanny (yes I miss her a little), Betti is enjoying your story very much.

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itsjustme:

Wow!! Awesome banners. Your skills are quite amazing. 

Is it ok if I'm jealous?

Yes.

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And now, like I promised, here's my gift to all you fabulous commenters. You Twilight fans are awesome people of heart and mind, and without Fanny's continuous and high-pitched giggling and chattering, I finally saw this for myself. 

So here's my little gift, since you all enjoyed the comparisons so much. 

Starting out with the three you already know, I give to you...

Robert Pattinson impersonating famous painters 

Don't miss Mrs.Vanquish's epic RECAP of Pt.1 of the "Book vs. Movie Discussion" on Sunday!

I hope I see you all next Wednesday, wenn I do the literature challenge?

Love, Artsie

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Related links:

Simultan-Post: (up on sunday!)

The great Book vs Movie Discussion Pt.1 / Recap

How did this all start? Announcement

And: Who the fuck are Artsie & Fanny?