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Kronic & Krunk! - Hey Ho

Music Appreciation

Released on April 29, 2014, "Hey Ho" by Australian DJs Kronic and Krunk! is a high-energy electro-house banger built for the club scene. Packed with a ridiculously catchy saxophone riff and a driving beat, it’s the kind of track that gets people moving whether they're at a festival or just vibing with friends.

The music video, directed by Josef J. Weber, cranks up the fun with a playful, over-the-top vibe. It kicks off with Amy-Jane Brand, Tarsha Fraser, and Caitlin Glanville rolling up to what looks like a country club in a white Moke, setting the tone for a wild time. 

Right at the entrance, a cheeky "Wanna have sex?" sign on the floor sets the irreverent mood. Inside, DJ Kronic—rocking a wig and sunglasses—shows off his saxophone skills while the girls, dressed in bikinis, one-pieces, and athletic wear, launch into a choreographed dance routine by Chris van Doren. 

As the beat builds, DJ Krunk! joins in, and the party kicks into full gear. It’s a music video that doesn’t take itself too seriously but delivers plenty of eye candy and high-energy fun, just like the song itself.

Sources:

https://www.discogs.com/release/8126099-Kronic-5-Krunk-Hey-Ho-Le-Remixes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei4rbJgMZPc

Skye Model

Modeling Appreciation

In my younger days, I had a fondness for petite blondes. Syke, much like Shannon Hrib, bore a striking resemblance to my ex-wife, in more ways than one. 

Standing at 5'4", this blonde beauty was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 28, 1986. She ventured into adult modeling in 2005 and remained in the industry for six years. 

Skye possessed the quintessential girl-next-door look, with enchanting grey eyes and a captivating smile that easily caught my attention.

Little is know about her whereabouts; however, I like to imagine that she found happiness as someone's beloved partner, perhaps with children who share her striking features.

Sources:

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Skye_Model

https://www.nudevista.com/?q=skye+model&s=s

https://www.freeones.com/skye-model 

DANCE: Meg Myers - Desire

Choreography: Jordan Kensley

via  Ryan Shi

Cosplay is an Art: Maxim Zayats (SirMax) - Succubus

Models: Kristina Yakimova (victim) and Oksana Chucha (Succubus)

via Maxim Zayats (SirMax)

 

Jean Crotti

Art Appreciation

Jean Crotti was born on April 24, 1878, in Bulle, Fribourg, Switzerland. He initially studied at Munich's School of Decorative Arts before moving to Paris in 1901 to attend the Académie Julian.

In Paris, Crotti's early work was influenced by Impressionism, Fauvism, and Art Nouveau. Around 1910, he began exploring Orphism, an offshoot of Cubism.

Crotti's best-known works often feature abstract compositions with spiritual themes. He also developed the "Gemmail" technique, which involved layering colored glass to create unique color combinations when illuminated.

Buste de Femme, 1920

Femme À L'éventail, 1923

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.natalieseroussi.com/en/artists/16-jean-crotti/biography/

https://www.metmuseum.org/research-centers/leonard-a-lauder-research-center/research-resources/modern-art-index-project/crotti

https://www.fivecontinentseditions.com/en/p/jean-crotti-3/

https://www.askart.com/artist/Jean_Crotti/10012218/Jean_Crotti.aspx

J.M.W. Turner

Art Appreciation

Joseph Mallord William Turner, born on April 23, 1775, in Covent Garden, London, was one of the most influential English Romantic painters. His father was a barber and wig maker, while his mother struggled with mental illness, which led to her institutionalization. 

Despite his modest upbringing, Turner showed an early talent for drawing. His father, recognizing his son’s potential, supported his artistic pursuits by selling his sketches in his shop. Turner’s childhood was marked by frequent trips to the countryside, where he developed a fascination with landscapes and natural light, themes that would define his career.

At just 14 years old, Turner entered the prestigious Royal Academy of Art in 1789. Initially, he considered becoming an architect, but his passion for painting took precedence. While studying, he developed his skills by working with topographical draftsmen, which refined his attention to detail. 

Turner’s first exhibited oil painting, Fishermen at Sea (1796), showcased his mastery of light and shadow, depicting a dramatic moonlit seascape. This work marked the beginning of his long and celebrated career, earning him recognition for his ability to convey movement and atmosphere.

Turner’s style evolved significantly throughout his life. Early in his career, he was known for detailed landscapes and historical scenes, but he gradually adopted a more expressive and abstract approach. He often used watercolor in addition to oil, which allowed him to experiment with luminosity and color. 

Turner’s later works, characterized by swirling brushstrokes and vibrant hues, pushed the boundaries of traditional landscape painting. His use of thick impasto and layered glazes created an almost ethereal quality, influencing the Impressionist movement decades later.

Among Turner’s best-known paintings are The Fighting Temeraire (1839), which depicts an old warship being towed to its final berth, symbolizing the end of an era, and Rain, Steam, and Speed (1844), which captures the power and motion of the Industrial Revolution. The Slave Ship (1840) is another striking work, blending vivid color and raw emotion to depict the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. 

Turner’s ability to portray both the grandeur and turbulence of nature solidified his legacy as one of Britain’s greatest painters.

Fishermen at Sea, 1796

The Fighting Temeraire, 1839

Rain, Steam, and Speed, 1844

The Slave Ship, 1840

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://smarthistory.org/turner-the-fighting-temeraire/

https://galleryintell.com/artex/rain-steam-and-speed-jmw-turner/