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    Tommy

    Gender: Male
    Location: imythyou.com
    Height: 6'1"
    Religion: Jedi
    About Me: Crafting færies (and other flying things) all my life. Designing/building my own wings from scratch and living my childhood dreams one meter (or a thousand) up.
    Originally from inbetween the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Areas, I now live in Rough & Ready, California.
    Music: Loreena McKinnett my fave overall. Love lots of others too. "Imagine" has always been my favorite song. "What a Wonderful World" (Louis!) my favorite song of hope. My favorite album: "Moodfood" by Moodswings. Upon hearing this album, it immediately knocked all my top "10s" into #8 spots. I've also been haunted (since a kid) by certain songs... Judy Collins "Farewell to Tarwathie;" Tower of Power's "Sparkling in the Sand;" The Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin;" 10CC's "I'm not in Love;" The Split Enz' "Message to My Girl;" and John Lennon's "Mind Games."
    Movies: "Star Wars" and "The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao" immediately come to mind... Lots of others too. Always loved the Sinbad movies featuring Ray Harryhausen's special effects while I was growing up.
    A recent movie I liked: "Billy Elliot."
    Books: "Books are Lighthouses erected in the Sea of Time" - Edwin P Whipple
    David Eddings: "The Belgariad" and "The Mallorium." Love this guys subtle (and realistic) plugs on religion/politics too.
    My favorite spiritual book was by two of my absolute favorite people: Bill Moyers interviewing Joseph Campbell in "The Power of Myth."
    Likes: Light, Flight. Lately, drawing Celtic wings for my færies.
    Dislikes: Selfish-righteous, insecure people who lack the courage to comprehend Nature and portray it honestly. Religious zealots. Sheeple. People who lack the guts to think outside of their narrow mindset and for themselves, instead forcing their leaders' garbage on others.
    Hobbies: Photoshop, photography, astronomy, geology, history, anthropology (both), linguistics, sewing kites, and gardening all fall in here, but making kids feel treasured beats all of the above.
    Vices: Pretending it's too cold / hot outside to go for my bike ride, i.e., Lazy. (Bad Tommy!)
    Virtues: Freethought. Critical thinking, because honest truth comes from valid reasoning.
    Heroes: Superman. Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Paine. Bill Moyers. Eddie Lama. Sarah McLachlan.
    Prince Orchar, for his gentle wisdom and generous love for all... May he live on through our love for him. :^)

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    Help me choose entries?

    Friday, June 12, 2009, 06:06 PM PST [General]

    Hey gang, I'm trying to choose 2 of the following pics to enter in our county fair. I'm having a tough time and would appreciate hearing what you have to say. Please feel free to give criticism, as it's much appreciated to hear another's perspective!

    Which, and what do you like/dislike about it?

     AJ:    Brooklyn:
         
         
     Dance Coven:
       Reflecting Pool:
         
         
     Kelsey:   Kiana:
       
         
     Ranganiketan:    Sarah:
       
         
     Heather & Rosie:
       Ivan:
     
     
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    I can understand why you're having a hard time choosing. They're all fabulous. Each one has such enchanting and mystical aspects.

    It's tough for me to choose just two too. lol
    But here goes:
    Dance Coven
    Heather & Rosie

    I'm sure whichever ones you decide on will be the best ones to enter. You have excellent taste! ;)

    Deanna
    June 12, 2009
    07:45 PM PST

    Hmmm, I'm going to be wayward (& maybe a bit of a brat) here & pick "Faery Oracle". Seriously, I love that one.

    Failing that, my 2 favs out of this bunch are Kiana and Heather & Rosie.

    :-)

    Lise
    June 12, 2009
    08:28 PM PST

    I like Heather and Rosie, the wings are unique, and Sarah as she is beautiful and mystical doing her fairy dance under the nightime stars.

    ElmaBree
    June 12, 2009
    08:49 PM PST

    I'm going to pick 3.....
    For a fantasy pic I have always loved "AJ". I like the pose, lighting and background of that one.
    "kelsey" is really nice, too....just a perfect capture.
    I love "Dance Coven"...it's just beautiful, the lighting in the center is very dramatic and the focus is so sharp for a picture taken in a very dark setting.

    Good Luck :)

    Susan Schroder
    June 13, 2009
    10:11 AM PST

    My favorite is Kelsey. The photo is so crisp, and the lines of her body show up so vividly against the dark background. Even though she is still for this second when you took the picture, I can still feel her momentum. Very dramatic.

    I also like AJ. The bold orange stripes in her wings fit with her determined expression.

    Good Luck :)

    Ailynari
    June 14, 2009
    06:40 AM PST

    Two MISCHIEVOUS Fae

    Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 11:05 PM PST [General]

    These two fae-in-hiding were recently uploaded...

     

     You can just guess what trouble they were no-doubt brewing...
         
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    The first photos look like two very trouble making teenage girls. Are teenage fairies just as mischivious? lol I love your work Tommy!

    ElmaBree
    June 07, 2009
    08:14 PM PST

    Faery Oracle

    Thursday, May 28, 2009, 09:37 PM PST [General]

    The Doctor is IN...

    A big difference between this image and the original.

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    This is reaallyyy cool!! :)

    Michele
    May 29, 2009
    04:21 AM PST

    Yup, this time I see the changes.

    :-)

    Great stone carving! Beautiful green eyes, emerald plants & a knot on her forehead. But you took away her magic wand!

    :-)

    Looks great!

    Lise
    May 29, 2009
    11:28 AM PST

    She is lovely, she some how reminds me of Mona Lisa.

    Marianne
    June 01, 2009
    01:11 AM PST

    first big digi-paint

    Friday, May 15, 2009, 01:17 PM PST [General]

    This is something I've been wanting to do for a while. Take a look at the full-size image, then... Give me your input?

    I've gone through a rough charcoal on the outside to rough bristol brush/paint, then on to a fine brush paint on the inside. It took about 24 hours to do. Btw, this is from Dawn's image I did previously.

    I love it!

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    Gosh, you're fast, my friend! You made so happy with your compliments. You're such a good-hearted fellow! :)

    I think Dawn's so lucky to have a friend such as you to make these beautiful works of art in her honor.
    I love the way you utilized different techniques to make this faerie beautiful portrait. It has a dreamy aspect of enchantment about it (and of course I love the wings. lol)

    I'll look you up on flickr soon. I just opened my account recently and haven't quite got the hang of everything yet. Flickr seems a really good place.

    Wishing you a whimsical weekend!
    :)


    Deanna
    May 15, 2009
    09:41 PM PST

    Looks great!

    I still can't figure out whether you painted in (digitally) the grasses & flowers, though the buttercup looks rooted in the photo (yes?).

    Anyway, great job!!

    Nice border!

    Lise
    May 16, 2009
    11:07 AM PST

    Silly me. I realized that I had to look at Dawn's photo first.

    Lise
    May 16, 2009
    11:11 AM PST

    I really like it. I love the black frame. And the flowers just in front of her. They were painted weren't they? The colours are so pretty it makes all look like a fairy tale cartoon come to life. She looks so pretty and dreamy also and with those lovely wings. This picture is excelent and i can't stop looking at it!! :)

    Michele
    May 21, 2009
    07:37 AM PST

    Gosh I love it. Its beautiful. I love to have on of my self, but I'm broke and beside, I'd be a fat fairy. LOL. All your work and effort and time was well spent!

    ElmaBree
    June 07, 2009
    08:18 PM PST

    Spam spam spam spam...

    Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 11:30 PM PST [General]

    Hi Everyone! I have a side of SPAM for you tonight!

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    Wonderful Spam, Lovely Spam! I love it, but then I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay...

    Drew
    May 07, 2009
    01:47 AM PST

    An Everlasting Favorite!
    "I DON'T LIKE SPAM!".....hehe....that's me!

    Susan Schroder
    May 07, 2009
    07:48 AM PST

    HeHeee,

    Thanks Tommy, I needed a giGgle.
    Teeheee ;}
    Wait, it hurts to GiGgLe. :{* aahhhh

    hehee
    Have a Great Day ;}

    Matt
    May 07, 2009
    05:05 PM PST

    ~rofl~ Too funny... lol

    Thanks for the comment on my pictures...
    What does 'Muito bem!' mean?

    ;)

    Deanna
    May 08, 2009
    01:45 AM PST
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    They're the ones I'll admit to in public. You can share them with me if you'd like as vices are best when shared. :)

    Dave
    July 03, 2009
    02:51 PM PST

    Thank you for the lovely comments. You just changed my whole cave adventure and gave it a whole new stalactatric meaning! :D

    Michele
    July 03, 2009
    12:02 PM PST

    LOL I'm not worthy!

    Katya
    July 02, 2009
    02:25 PM PST

    Hi Tommy,
    Thanks so much for your kind comment about my figurines. I really appreciate this, especially coming from such a talented Artist as yourself.
    Have a great summer. Enjoy your woodland wanderings.
    Best wishes,

    Judy
    July 02, 2009
    04:19 AM PST

    I have indeed got it larger, what is your preferred dpi size?

    Lindsey
    June 29, 2009
    10:32 AM PST

    Thank you! Must admit I was a touch confused, my french is certainly not up to your standard. Zoe x

    zoe
    June 29, 2009
    01:56 AM PST

    Thanks for the comment. He certainly stood out, set the pace and left a mark. It's never what we take but what we leave.

    sleepy
    June 28, 2009
    10:51 AM PST

    Thanks for the comment Tommy! Hope you are having an awesome weekend!

    xo
    Em

    Emily
    June 27, 2009
    07:15 PM PST

    Thanks! :)

    Susan
    June 26, 2009
    09:30 PM PST

    Well not sure how to take your comment as it comes across as very sarcastic...not a great way to greet a new member...maybe you would like to enlighten me as to what you actually mean?

    FilmFae
    June 22, 2009
    08:56 AM PST

    Hey Tommy!

    I just felt a need to send you
    SUPER HUGE KISSES AND HUGS!!!

    Miss YOU!

    Alexandria LaNier
    June 17, 2009
    10:21 PM PST

    Thanks for commenting on my new picture. the runes across the top do mean something. I wonder if anyone can guess :)

    Lindsey
    June 17, 2009
    12:25 PM PST

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