curled around these images

I haven't had a chance to check much out lately, but here's some wonderful things I have come across:

Gorgeous J2 vid:



from HERE (thanks to redteekal for the heads up on this vid).

( art, meta recs and gorgeous con pics under here! )

*waves* hello lovely people. I hope you are all having a good start to the new year.

I came across this gorgeous drawing of Sam on twitter today and felt compelled to share it.



I adore this rugged, world weary Sam who looks like he's still fighting. My imagination gets swept away looking this (and ok, it doesn't hurt that his hair is awesome! *g*)

It's by Alice Mars Manns. Her original twitter post is HERE. - go give her some love if you like it as much as I do!

ETA: Alice doesn't have LJ but is seeing the comments. She's says thanks!

In other news, it's wonderful to see the spn_reversebang works being posted. I haven't had the chance to check many out but this one caught my eye recently: Twenty-Three Double X by necrora. It's atmospheric and beautifully dark. I really liked it. I feel like I have more time up my sleeves this week so will hopefully be able to check out more posts (yay!). Who would have thought the holidays could be so busy!

I've been working on my sammybigbang (yay! still excited that Sammy has his own bang!) vid. My lovely author gave it the thumbs up so that was cool. *g*


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I constantly have this urge to bury myself in all things fannish, but time and life just doesn't seem to want to play ball. Boo. :(

Aaaanyway. I am working on the answers to this meme. Thank you! I always love taking about vidding. :) (just wish I had time to actually DO it!)

Jensen on Twitter is filling my fannish heart with glee. Who would have thought?! I love this bts tweet. Be still my goddamn heart!! (perhaps spoilerish to mega mega spoilerphobes)

Also, check out this gorgeous art by becc_j Fire and Gold. Painted in a day! This is part of the awesome artpaperscissor challenge. <3

And while I'm swinging by I have to rec to new shows I am watching that I LOVE! The Leftovers and The Strain (warning, that graphic is rather graphic). Neither are really for the squeamish (especially The Strain), but I love that they both take well worn tropes and weave them into something new-ish. The Leftovers is all sorts of confusing - but damn intriguing, and The Strain is just good old fashioned schlock horror that I am a sucker for. I also love a good twist on an old fashioned monster. On paper The Leftovers isn't something that I would normally tune into, but the writing is fantastic (to me anyway) and explores elements of human nature that ring so true. And it treats viewers with respect - not using dramatic scores to "tell" us when we need to be feeling something. The Strain is the opposite end of the spectrum and totally tells us when we need to be feeling something - but it still manages to subvert our expectations to great effect. I am also on the edge of my seat when watching both of these shows.

I'm still catching up on both shows - so no spoilers if you're up to date!

And Teen Wolf, a show that is confusing (but not in a good way) is just so ridiculous I think I might be getting to the end of my patience with it. I still have the last episode to watch (4.11) but I'm feeling less inclined to do so after the non-sensical last episode. I just need Dylan O'Brien to leave so I have NO reason to keep watching (sorry TW fans, but wow - what the hell is that show?!?).

*hugs* to all.Hope you are hanging in there. This seems like a dreadfully long hiatus. I am both excited and full of some sort of despair for S10. I need it to happen so I can at least know!

For some reason the GoT tag line to the last season "Winter is Coming" has been stuck in my head. I then had the urge to see the tag line tweaked for S10 of Supernatural. quickreaver is super awesome and made it happen. *hugs her to pieces*

Give her some loving here.

*DIES* Just saw this on tumblr. It's by the incredible petite_madame. It's HERE over there but I needed it here too.

I just love how much story there is in this one image. *stares and stares*

And also these:

( Might just be one of my fav Jared pics... )

( My fav Musketeers pic )

Just needed me some pretty on my LJ tonight. That kinda mood...

counteragent's amazing fan project The Other Side is now complete. There is an additional Gag reel part also!

I was privileged to see a lot of the raw footage and I can tell you that everyone seemed to have such great fun making this. The lead actresses have a natural chemistry and they have the same respect for each other that Jared and Jensen do. The casting couldn't have been better. They take their craft seriously, but didn't forget to have fun at the same time.

And counteragent works like a boss!! She had a clear image of what she wanted and an excellent understanding of how to get it. It's no mean feat putting together a film like this. Be sure to stop by and shower her with all the love and hugs.

Also, check out the brilliant movie poster by quickreaver. SO awesome.

Some other stuff...

bertee has put together an awesome collection of Gods on Supernatural. I didn't realise there were so many.

bertee has created some amazing picture posts over at spnroundtable. My favourite is one that's close to my heart Show Some Restraint. BONDAGE! \o/ There's also - choking, plaid, ladies, boys getting dirty (not like that! sheeesh...) and many more. Who says Tumblr has all the pretty!?!

galwithglasses has thrown in the towel! Check out the collection of towels used in SPN. Ha! I love collections...:D

Speaking of collections - I only recently discovered this one and it's SO COOL!

cloex_brosluvr has a Sam and Dean Tie Collection from all the seasons! I love it.

Enjoy!

I'll be back with more stuff on 8.02 but I couldn't help depositing this as that was one of my favorite moments...

( 8.02 spoilers )

I was lucky enough to have a sneak peek at this vid a couple of days ago and it blew me away.

In Your Darkest Hour by callme_k

It impressed me not only because it is so beautifully vidded but also because I didn't expect for ONE MINUTE that I would be as moved as I was about a Cas vid. This isn't JUST a vid about Castiel though, it's about how he is there, and has always been there for our boys. It's as much about the Winchesters as it is about Cas. It's an AU and the way callme_k has manipulated the footage to look like Cas is watching over them is wonderful. It's also works as an outsider POV of the boys and I always love that.

Damn it. Just trust me on this. Whether you love, hate or are indifferent about Cas I recommend this vid. I can't remember the last time a vid with Cas in it has moved me so much. It adds another layer to the meaning of "Team Free Will". I also love it when Cas is represented as being there for both Sam and Dean.

Go. Go!... and tell callme_k how awesome she is. <3


While I'm here I also have to rec the A-mazing secretlytodream's latest vid - Lonely Souls.

*guh* This gal! Her skill just...well, leaves me breathless to be honest. If she could bottle that she'd make a fortune. The timing of the edits in the vid is INCREDIBLE and the theme encompasses so much of what Supernatural is.


I'll toss in another rec while I'm here....

Check out missyjack's poem dedicated to spnstoryfinders - Can You Rec Me?

It's HILARIOUS and very clever. Read the blurb to find out how this was constructed. OH FANDOM!!!


And now for some gorgeous art. There has been some wonderful art posted in the recent spn_j2_bigbang postings and reccing all those would take another post. But this one you've got to check out NOW!!

Artwork for 143 Alice Grim Lane by fanlay (Sam/Dean, probably nsfw). BEAUTIFUL AND YUM!!

Oh this...*HEARTS*

Tangled in You by letoist

This is absolute magic. I also adore the sheer size of it. :DDD This was made for spn_cinema. The posting has recently started recently for this challenge. \o/ So exciting. :DD


And THIS! This captures everything I love in hurt!Sam and big brother!Dean:

Big Brother by n4t4ss4


And for those who needed a little something extra after 7.07 (of the gen schmoopy variety) this is a MUST read:

We haven't had an earthquake lately by killabeez. It's perfect! (There's also a fabulous observation in there with regards to Sam. It's now my personal fanon).


For a heap of other recent recs go here.

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Hey guys!

So...um... last night I mentioned to cherry916 (after seeing all the art she finds to make her personal art recs) it might be worthwhile thinking about opening up an art reccing community. And..er...here it is. Just like that. (man, if only things can happen this fast tin RL *g*)




Hey everyone, a new spn_artrecs community is now open and we'd love to see some recs from you! Just click on the pic.


So, if you have any art you love and want to share please do stop by.

(my thinking was if you, like me, often miss great art because you're not around the nets as much as some, this would be a great way to enjoy stuff. Also, nice for artists to be recognised for their work).

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