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I'm sorry that almost two month past again before my next journal entry (somehow I doubt I will ever manage to get into a higher pace..).

But at least I can say that I was busy in the meanwhile.
As you might have noticed, Miss Jules H. Aetherton got another new outfit. Though it is not totally completed yet, it is at least something quite rare as the East India Steampunk theme is still not very common.
The outfit premiered on the 5th May at the Aethercircus in Stade, Germany.

However I have to tease you a bit longer with only the preview shot (and maybe some detail shots of the gadgeteries following) for a while as I don't want to provide a full shot before it is completly finished which will be on 2nd of June for the German Role Play Convention RPC 2013 in Cologne.
But you can take a behind the scenes look on my Flickr WIP fotostream showing making of pictures with more to follow in the next days and weeks here [link]


Both, Miss Jules H. Aetherton and I will be attending the RPC 2013 show from the 1st to 2nd June in Cologne, Germany.
So if you have the opportunity to come, we sure will be pleased to meet you. Of course there's far more to see on the biggest convetion of its kind in Germany than only us. ;)


That leads me to another point:
As the page is reaching the 5000 pageview mark, with more than 30.000 deviation views, having shown most of my equipment for more than a year now, without ever showing the complete gear with all those gadgets worn together and having finally got also some good pictures during the Aethercircus, I'm finally bringing this gap to an overdue close.

And that won't be the last you'll see of it. As many talented photographers buzzed around at the Aethercircus and grazed us with their attention, there are some amazing pictures coming soon!



Furtermore I want to fulfil a promise.
I'm not a fan of chain letters, but this one's kind of a neat idea. I got it from :iconhypercats: and participated. So I'm obliged to further it.

1. For each of the first ten people to comment on this journal, I will put their avatar and the three deviations I like most from their gallery on the list! If you would like to suggest your own deviations, feel free to do so. I'll be doing the first 10 responses.

2. If you answer, you have to do the same in your journal, putting the tagger on the first place. The idea of this is not simply getting a free feature, but spreading art around for everyone!

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My love for SF started in the age of 6 while reading most of Jules Vernes works. "Discovering" Steampunk in 2010, it was instantly a perfect match! SciFi in the victorian style of Jule Verne. What could be better?

My first projects in this area after years of costume and prop building in "another galaxy", were two outfits with equipment for the Roleplay Convention in Cologne, Germany in May 2011 (biggest event of its kind in Germany). From there on I was infested with the Steampunk virus, continuing to refine the outfits and developing new stuff.

My approach on Steampunk design is quite simple: victorian aestetics combined with functionality.

There are many out there defining steampunk by simply bashing brass tubing together. The more the better.
I have a differend opinion:
1. if you take a look at the victorian age, you will soon realize that one essence of it was, that even machines and purely functional equipment should still be look and made like a unique and elegant piece of art.
2. every piece on every gadget and contraption I conceive should still look like it is there for a reason and has a plausible function instead of "just been put there".
To use a phrase of Walt Disney they must have at least a feel of" the plausible implausible".

That's my aim, I try to follow.


PS: Although I don't entertain a regularly blog, you can find more pics and WIP stuff here:
www.flickr.com/photos/arsenal_best/

and I have an Etsy shop now.
Yay! :woohoo:
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:iconsaidge42:
Thanx so much for the fave! Totally appreciated :-)
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:iconarsenal-best:
You're very welcome.

I was quite astonished about your Lyra artwork. It took a while till I realized it was a full cgi and not a real girl just photoshoped for the fx.

And I'm always keeping a lookout for talented artists doing commissions. You never know, when you might need one.. ;)
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:iconsaidge42:
I thank you so much; you're too kind. And should you ever need that commission, you know where to find me. I'm always here :-D
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:iconarsenal-best:
You derserve it.
And thank you. I will keep that in mind.
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:iconkilroyman:
~KilroyMan Mar 3, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Here is my pride and joy. My dad bought it for me many years ago as a father-to-son gift. [link]
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:iconarsenal-best:
Nice.
Though I don't know what you think is a more manly target, but remember, the most manly thing you can do is never to have to use it.
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:iconkilroyman:
~KilroyMan Mar 3, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I'm talking about cans and bottles. The only time I'll ever use this on a person is if our house is invaded and I have to protect my family.
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:iconarsenal-best:
It's surely a honorable intention.
But please make sure that it's really an intruder (not like some very unfortunate olympiats).
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:iconmcleach:
Very good work did you do.
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:iconarsenal-best:
Thank you very much.

It's very much appreciated. :happybounce:
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