sew wings to your pigeon toes

[reflectedeve]

Oh hello Monday, I did not miss you. Though it's much better to be in the office without the sense of burgeoning panic that characterized last week.

Had one of those frustrating weekends where I felt like I was just pushing graphite around, boo. I know this may sound kind of weird and counter-intuitive, but I think I need to write myself plans for my art in the future; my specific list of things to do really helped with all the fanart I drew this last month or so. It's not like I'd have to stick with the plan if inspiration ran a different way, but it really might help; otherwise I wind up flailing with too many options and not enough discipline.

I did watch a bunch of Merlin, so I guess it's time to admit defeat or something. :p It's kind of a dumb show, honestly, but amusingly so. Perfect sort of thing to draw to. Plus, actual femslash potential!

(Speaking of femslash, I think I will sign up to do art for thelittlebang. \o/)

The other main thing I did with my weekend was walk around in the rain, getting soaked to the skin with absolutely no kind of protection. My umbrella died a lingering death, though I suppose it's all right; the two old friends I was meeting up with do not believe in rain gear. We looked like drowned rats by the time we got to that cafe, but at least we matched. Still, I am totally the worst intensityboat member. *g*

Comments

[phineasjones.livejournal.com]

I did watch a bunch of Merlin, so I guess it's time to admit defeat or something. :p It's kind of a dumb show, honestly, but amusingly so.

\o/

:)

it's totally dumb. and i totally love it.

[hermionesviolin.livejournal.com]

There is femslash potential in Merlin? There are characters other than Arthur and Merlin on that show? (Okay, technically I know there are, because I read this (http://community.livejournal.com/merlinxarthur/534923.html) -- thanks, phin.)

[reflectedeve.livejournal.com]

Surprisingly, yes. Female characters who are . . . well, as decent as any characters on that show, really. (I have not worked up to ringing endorsements just yet.) Who occasionally smile sweetly and coo at each other, and support each other in plots to get around Evil Giles Uther. And there actually has been some femslash written about them (I have to dig it up now that I'm equipped to read it).

I mean, not that you'd know it or anything, from the fandom. One of any number of reasons why I couldn't see this show becoming my fannish focus.

[prozacpark.livejournal.com]

(Speaking of femslash, I think I will sign up to do art for thelittlebang. \o/)

Why must you make me aware of these things? ;)

I possibly need to watch "Merlin." I can use some femslash subtext.

[reflectedeve.livejournal.com]

Because it is my job? :D

Hmm. I feel like I should caution you slightly; there's some femslash subtext (which I am enjoying), but also distinct gender issues (all magic is problematic, but women's magic in particular seems to be dangerous, evil, or beyond their control - for instance). Also, it is Arthurian Smallville.

[prozacpark.livejournal.com]

I'm possibly making a list of fandoms/ships I can do. But! 15,000 words seem kind of overwhelming. For a fic that long? There would have to be PLOT!

You know I like the evil women, yes? I'm sure I can live with the women's magic = evil since it's way too prominent in myths/folklore anyway, so I'm kind of used to it. Plus, um, Gwen/Morgaine subtext should be fun.

In other news, I need more Rachel/Kitty icons.

[reflectedeve.livejournal.com]

*g* Yeah, I think that's the idea! I love big bangs; I love long, plotty fic, and there isn't nearly enough femslash like that. (In fact, I can't remember ever really reading long, plotty femslash fic. Well, maybe some Kim Possible badfic once upon a time.)

I like the evil women, too, but as a theme it bothers me. Oh, I'll stop trying to dissuade you . . . I certainly would be interested in hearing your reaction. :) (Merlin makes legends into teen drama; half the entertainment for me is actually sputtering over how intentionally wrong they get everything.)