I knew you would hate the shoes, Barb, and curiously, the condition of the carpet was also the first concern expressed by @MahaShiva !
The Library at Cruxton Abbey
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What started off as an innocent game of Cluedo in 'Country House Cosplay' fashion seems to have taken a sinister turn as Jasmine ponders the true identity of her latest victim. A serious player for whom winning is everything, Jasmine was surprised to find her favourite 'Miss Scarlett' dress inexplicably missing from her wardrobe. But she has also learned something about the mysterious guest now playing the role of the involuntary deceased so convincingly.
Lord Wragg recalls the scene in the library which, 'sent my imagination into overdrive!' Nevertheless, he was able to provide a plausible account, describing the man as, 'A second-hand dress salesman, who had made a fortune by nicking fine dresses from rich young ladies and selling them on the black market. It is said that he can trace his pedigree back to Roman times, when his umpteenth great grandad got lucky and acquired two expensive dresses in one day. Jasmine finally wreaks her revenge. Spooky!'
Spooky indeed - and a neat solution to a murder mystery. Seeing red - Miss Scarlett, in the library, with the dagger...
I knew you would hate the shoes, Barb, and curiously, the condition of the carpet was also the first concern expressed by @MahaShiva !
But on the whole, we are confident that this unfortunate incident can be legally resolved as a case of self-defence.
The Library at Cruxton Abbey
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What started off as an innocent game of Cluedo in 'Country House Cosplay' fashion seems to have taken a sinister turn as Jasmine ponders the true identity of her latest victim. A serious player for whom winning is everything, Jasmine was surprised to find her favourite 'Miss Scarlett' dress inexplicably missing from her wardrobe. But she has also learned something about the mysterious guest now playing the role of the involuntary deceased so convincingly.
Lord Wragg recalls the scene in the library which, 'sent my imagination into overdrive!' Nevertheless, he was able to provide a plausible account, describing the man as, 'A second-hand dress salesman, who had made a fortune by nicking fine dresses from rich young ladies and selling them on the black market. It is said that he can trace his pedigree back to Roman times, when his umpteenth great grandad got lucky and acquired two expensive dresses in one day. Jasmine finally wreaks her revenge. Spooky!'
Spooky indeed - and a neat solution to a murder mystery. Seeing red - Miss Scarlett, in the library, with the dagger...
Of course you just took a black and white image and colourized it so that the rest of us can't tell.I knew you would hate the shoes, Barb, and curiously, the condition of the carpet was also the first concern expressed by @MahaShiva !
But on the whole, we are confident that this unfortunate incident can be legally resolved as a case of self-defence.
The inspiration for the picture was provided by a recent appearance in the 'Lovely Ladies Thread', courtesy of @elephas , of Wragg's current Greco-Caledonian starlet, Jasmine Andreas
I don't think we need worry particularly, M'lord. The staff will take care of the carpet cleaning, and as Mr. Phlebas said, much of the carpet is already red. But I think you would prefer to "discuss" this little incident with Miss Jasmine privately, rather than have the house full of police constables. If you will excused me, sir, I shall ask Mr. Jollyrei to discretely remove the supine gentleman here before someone trips over him.
Phlebas, my dear fellow, you really ought to cheer up a bit. Most chaps would give their eye teeth to have a girl like Julia in their studio!It goes without saying that Cruxdreams models always receive a warm welcome at Cruxton Abbey. And so, Phlebas Rossetti lost no time in persuading Julia to model for a painting, based on the session she originally performed for Makar and ImageMaker. Despite the challenging pose, Phlebas was so pleased with the outcome that he announced his intention to enter the portrait in the prestigious Royal Academy Exhibition - at which point Julia began to wonder if her ordeal had been ill-advised...
The Studio at Cruxton Abbey
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On the afternoon of 8 June 2008, Julia performed with Oxana in the Cruxdreams session which produced the 'Virgin Crucifix' video and accompanying photo series.
Phlebas' painting is based directly on Makar's 'Portrait of une Crucifiee - 30'.
. . . . . it's hard being an artist!
"Oh mother, you're so melodramatic. What could possibly happen to her?
"Do shut up, Cecilia about things you know nothing about!"
Well, I think that may be the most likely explanation.
A lovely afternoon on the lawn, doing some painting. Certainly a nicer setting than I have at home at the moment. These gentlemen clearly take their art seroiusly, although they are rather fixed on Julia on her cross, rather than the other girl who might be pressed into some sort of artistic service. She seems to have a critical eye.Well, I think that may be the most likely explanation.
A wonderfully compact composition, Jolly! - I love that little cameo scene with the rather coy looking, naked servant in the distance, whilst full revelation awaits close up in the foreground, just around the corner!
And here we can see members of Cruxton's artistic community, working en plein air and feeling totally inspired by Julia's posing, on 'The Lawn at Cruxton Abbey'
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Thanks for your enthusiastic response, Jolly. Having two models available means that they can take turns, since it is very demanding to hold this static pose for any length of time.A lovely afternoon on the lawn, doing some painting. Certainly a nicer setting than I have at home at the moment. These gentlemen clearly take their art seroiusly, although they are rather fixed on Julia on her cross, rather than the other girl who might be pressed into some sort of artistic service. She seems to have a critical eye.
Having discussed the preview of this, I am reminded about how much work goes into some of the small details of these manip images. If I recall, the right hand male figure's face alone has 45 layers, and Bob is such a consummate artist that it is (to my eye) impossible to tell that the face is not original to the body. The colour blending on this image is likewise perfect with all the characters comparably shaded. I only use the word "comparably" because if I say "perfectly", Bob will doubtless respond with a long explanation on how perfection in shading was impossible and he's not really that satisfied.
But seriously, a wonderful pastoral scene, beautifully executed, Bob.
May I say, on behalf of all of us at Cruxton Abbey, how deeply honoured we are to have two such accomplished artists on our premises. Please consider all the facilities at the Abbey to be at your disposal, including the wine cellars, and, indeed, the dungeons should any of your models be unwise enough to move or even twitch while you are composing your masterpieces.Well, I think that may be the most likely explanation.
A wonderfully compact composition, Jolly! - I love that little cameo scene with the rather coy looking, naked servant in the distance, whilst full revelation awaits close up in the foreground, just around the corner!
And here we can see members of Cruxton's artistic community, working en plein air and feeling totally inspired by Julia's posing, on 'The Lawn at Cruxton Abbey'
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I would note, by way of addendum, that his Lordship does not mean we necessarily discourage insolence or misbehaviour. In fact, on occasion we actively encourage it. We just don't tolerate it after it happens. It's a bit of a subtle point.
(is that why you're angry ??)What on earth does that girl think she is doing?
Look at her!
She's got her sticky little fingers all over that chrome!
Do these gals think that we buy these expensive cars just so they can drape themselves all over them? It'll be the dungeon for her if she doesn't mend her ways!
