RANDOM WEDNESDAY: Ney:3 as Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon (The Witcher)

 

Guess Ciri’s not the tallest after all ⚔️📏#TheWitcher pic.twitter.com/OAXBXNv64p

— 🌻Ney:3🍯 ✨ (@Neyrodesu) April 4, 2026

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Michelle Jung

Art Appreciation

Michelle Jung is a Connecticut-born painter whose path into fine art developed later than most. Raised in East Hartford, she earned a degree in art history from Colorado State University before working in galleries and later running her own insurance business. 

Her formal transition into painting began around the age of 40, followed by intensive study through workshops and, eventually, a Master of Fine Arts in painting. This nontraditional trajectory plays a central role in her perspective—she approaches painting with both academic grounding and lived experience, often emphasizing that artistic growth is not confined to youth.

Michelle’s career has since grown into a national presence, with exhibitions, awards, and memberships in organizations such as the American Society of Marine Artists and the California Art Club. Her work is rooted in observation but not tied to strict representation. As she explains in interviews and writings, including features on her official website, she studies environments repeatedly—sometimes for years—before translating them into paintings built from memory, sketches, and layered references. This process allows her to move beyond documentation and instead capture what she describes as the “personality” of a place.

Stylistically, Michelle operates between realism and abstraction. Her paintings often read as representational from a distance, but dissolve into expressive brushwork and layered color up close. She works methodically, building compositions over time before executing the final paint application with speed and confidence. Her use of multiple planes, subtle distortions, and unconventional formats—such as square canvases—creates visual tension and draws viewers into the work. 

Sources:

https://www.michellejungstudio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/michellejungart/

https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/michelle-jung-16

https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/about-opa/bloggers/michelle-jung/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxTkJ1oBXQg&t=1s

Body Art: Kazim - Belgian Bodypaint Championship

Artist: Kazim Christophe Cwikla

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Cobra Starship: You Make Me Feel... ft. Sabi

Music Appreciation

“You Make Me Feel…” is a 2011 single by the American synthpop band Cobra Starship, featuring guest vocals from Sabi. Released on May 10, 2011, the track served as the lead single from the band’s fourth studio album, Night Shades, and was made available digitally through iTunes the same day. 

The song marked a continuation of the band’s shift toward mainstream pop and dance music, following the success of earlier hits like “Good Girls Go Bad.” The collaboration with Sabi, who was then emerging in the pop scene, added a polished, radio-friendly dynamic, with her vocals providing a bright counterpoint to Gabe Saporta’s lead.

Lyrically, “You Make Me Feel…” centers on the rush of attraction and the liberating energy of nightlife, with a tone that leans more toward carefree indulgence than emotional depth. The chorus, driven by Sabi’s vocals, reinforces themes of desire and escapism, while the verses maintain a playful, slightly irreverent tone typical of Cobra Starship’s style. 

Musically, the track blends synth-heavy production with a four-on-the-floor dance beat, reflecting the early 2010s pop landscape dominated by electronic influences. The song’s structure—catchy hooks, repetitive chorus, and upbeat tempo—was designed for club play and radio rotation, contributing to its commercial success.

The music video, directed by Kai Regan, captures a chaotic house party filled with vibrant visuals and youthful spontaneity. Much of the video unfolds through photobooth-style sequences, where partygoers document their night in quick, candid snapshots, reinforcing the song’s theme of living in the moment. 

One of the most memorable aspects is a cameo by actor Robin Williams, whose unexpected appearance adds a layer of humor and cultural intrigue. The video’s fast cuts, saturated colors, and playful energy mirror the track’s upbeat tone, helping cement it as a defining pop anthem of the early 2010s.

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cobra-starship-mn0000571913

https://www.billboard.com/artist/cobra-starship/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpyZEzrDf4c

https://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666029/cobra-starship-you-make-me-feel-video.jhtml

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/cobra-starship/you-make-me-feel

https://genius.com/Cobra-starship-you-make-me-feel-lyrics

Cosplay is an Art: Best of Sakura Con 2026 (Seattle Anime Convention)

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Carmen Kinsley

Modeling Appreciation

Carmen Kinsley was born on May 8, 1984, in Houston, Texas. She entered professional modeling in her early twenties, adopting the stage name Carmen Kinsley as she began building a presence in adult-oriented media during the mid-2000s.

Kinsley began her nude and adult modeling career in 2006 and remained active until about 2009. During that period, she accumulated credits across numerous studio productions and appeared in a range of magazine features, photo sets, and video releases, including roughly 20 cover appearances alongside multiple photo sessions and filmed projects. 

Standing about 5 feet 3 inches tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes, she was frequently noted for a youthful look, natural figure, and approachable on-camera presence that aligned with popular modeling aesthetics of the era. Her work included collaborations with several well-known studios active in the mid-2000s online distribution boom, helping her gain steady visibility among viewers of subscription and digital platforms.

Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2361798/

https://grokipedia.com/page/Carmen_Kinsley

https://www.thenude.com/Carman_11737.htm

https://www.amkingdom.com/tour/model/car076

https://www.indexxx.com/m/carmen-kinsley

 https://www.freeones.com/carmen-kinsley

Caught in the Act… Thanks to My Best Friend

One of my closest friends called to see if I wanted to join him for the Lady Longhorns NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament game in Austin. That was an easy yes—I wasn’t going to pass up that opportunity. 

The seats were solid, giving us a clear view of the court, and the arena was packed with Longhorn fans. Missouri State brought energy too, with a surprisingly rowdy section and a lively student band.

While my friend—Vietnamese and fully committed to his slice of pizza—kept it simple, I went a different route with an $18, 8-ounce can of sangria. Yes, I’m the guy drinking wine at a college basketball game. Judge if you want; I’m fine with it.

We’ve been friends for over 25 years, so we know each other well—what we like, what annoys us, and how to push each other’s buttons. Vegas trips, shared rooms, no surprises. So when he nudged me mid-game and said, “Hey, check out that chick on the left—she’s got nice boobs,” I knew something was coming.

At 50, my eyes don’t snap into focus like they used to. As I turned and tried to zero in on where he was pointing, I noticed the woman already looking in my direction. Our eyes locked. I quickly looked away, pretending to scan the crowd. Too late.

“She saw me,” I muttered.

He started laughing. Got me again.