Support an artist facing criminal charges for displaying his SFX work on his own website

Canadian special effects artist, Remy, was arrested on 29th October, is facing serious criminal charges for corruption of morality and might even get jail time because his website dedicated to his art is judged too extreme.

To help publicise Remy’s situation and to find out how to contribute to his legal fund financially or simply offer him your support, please become a fan of his Facebook page and spread the word. To read the page in English, click on the Read More link at the bottom of the Personal Interests section.

I don’t want to talk about my personal feelings on the subject of criminalising art in an increasingly sterile global society because this would turn from a few paragraphs in a blog to a thousand page essay, but suffice to say Remy’s situation makes my blood boil.

Remy’s work can also be seen on deviantART and on his business website.

Spread the word through the wonder of online information sharing, social bookmarking and other such clicky things : Digg . StumbleUpon . Reddit

Sublime Rush issue 001 goes live!

Sublime Rush, the project which has been consuming my mind and my time lately, has FINALLY been released to the big wide world on the world wide web. In case you’ve missed my recent rambling on the subject, Sublime Rush is an independent arts, culture and entertainment magazine and the door is always open to fans, friends, creative content submissions and new readers.

From the website, SublimeRush.com, you can read the magazine online, register with the mailing list to get your hands on the mag before anyone else (plus see special subscriber-only content) and find out how to contribute YOUR work to future issues. You can also come and play at MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.

Any and all help with pimping the project – mentions in blogs, links on MySpace profiles, page promoting on Facebook, tweeting on Twitter etc – in these early days is massively appreciated. I’ve submitted SublimeRush.com and this blog entry to the following social bookmarking sites where you can add your clicks and love to help introduce the magazine to even more new readers…

- SublimeRush.com on Digg
- Blog entry on Digg
- SublimeRush.com on Reddit
- Blog entry on Reddit
- You can also Stumble the website and blog entry, if Stumbling is your thing.

Big huge hugs and thanks to the people who made issue 001 awesome…AnaBelle, Keith Caputo, Paul at Coolworld Photography, Jeff Koromi, Joshua Hoffine, Leyla Rose, Susan McKivergan, Danielle McKay at deviantART, Kate White, Kristen Santel AKA Hannah Bel, Teari Vaughn S at Electric Jungle Studios and Unsigned Rock TV, Jo Vallance at Room Thirteen, The Resistance, Micropenis, Alex Kelly, Christer Eckermann AKA Ecker00, Trppl Johnson at ABRA Tribe, Theodore Mander at NeveaH Jewelry, Lorna Currie and Fourthletter.

The magazine has already had almost 20,000 unique pageviews since it went live two days ago and I am so beyond excited. Every time I think about it, I feel all bubbly and hyper. And yes, issue 002 is underway already!

Also posted at: LiveJournal, MySpace, AltDiva, deviantART news and my deviantART journal.

Stephanie for Indigo Siren

Stephanie Tsang at an Indigo Siren workshop.

Also posted on: Flickr and deviantART
See more on: Flickr, MySpace and Facebook

Indigo Siren

Ever wanted to be a model for the day? Well, now you can with our fabulous workshops!

Indigo Siren is a joint venture between Frances McPate (FM Make-up), Tanya Simpson (RockstarVanity Photography) and Wild Card Kitty (model, performer and stylist). Between us we have a wealth of experience working with fetish and pin-up models, working on film and television and having traversed the globe gaining experience and critical acclaim!

We offer exciting burlesque, pin-up, fetish and alt glam styling, modelling and photographic workshops for all would-be glamour girls, beauty queens, starlets, stunners and vintage vixens all across the UK. Book a space alone and make new friends, book with friends for a fun experience, to commemorate an occasion such as a birthday or hen night, or simply as a stepping stone in building your photographic portfolio!

Our styling, modelling and photographic workshops aren’t just great fun – they also offer an opportunity to learn tricks of the trade from a qualified make-up artist, be styled and coached by an experienced model, performer and stylist, and have a photoshoot with a professional photographer.

Our workshops are great for models and performers looking to develop their portfolio, boudoir beauties who would like sexy shots to treasure (or to give to someone else to treasure!) or ladies who dream of bringing luxurious new elements to their own personal style.

We welcome guests of all ages, shapes and sizes. No experience is necessary! Remember, the accent is on fun, so you’ll never be made to reveal or wear anything you don’t want to. We’ve worked with all sorts of ladies from aspiring models to girls who “never wear make-up”.

Our first workshop is burlesque-themed and is being held on 21st March at Out of the Blue on Dalmeny Street in Edinburgh.  You can contact us to book a place on the workshop (each place is £100 for a four hour session with around ten participants) by email at info@indigosiren.com or by phone on 07737 549 774.  Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.  You can find lots more information in the following places…

[ IndigoSiren.com . MySpace . Facebook ]

Also posted on: Livejournal, AltDiva, UberCult and deviantART here and here.

Cameo Intimates model gallery

Wild Card Kitty for Cameo Intimates in the model gallery on cameo-intimates.com
Also posted on: Flickr
See more on: AltDiva, Flickr, MySpace and Livejournal