Villa'Ness

Adam Savage (Mythbusters) has one of the all time best quotes, "Remember, kids, the only difference between screwing around and science is writing it down."  This quote, at it's core reminds us that any discovery, curiosity that we have is valid if we learn something and document it.  Memories are documentation too, just informal.  It's with that sentiment that I present to you today's project.  I have been lusting after my neighbors hydrangeas, they are so beautiful!  Knowing that you can grow them from cuttings, I took a shot.  Villainy isn't something that they have a proper school for, so we have the next best thing, YouTube.  I watched a few videos, shrugged, what did I have to lose?  Then because again, I am a firm believer in science... I documented it to share with you, my loyal subjects.  One of the branches was hanging by thread, so I snipped it, it had a lovely flower on it with a hitchhiker!! Let me make this part clear, this isn't so much a ho

"The problem with quotes on the internet is, that it's hard to verify their authenticity." - Abraham Lincoln Week three of photography class - This weeks challenge was strenuous for me, I am a perfectionist by nature.  The assignment - add a quote to a photo you took for this class.  Mhmm - I am not a quote person, I am a message, a feel person.  I am a villain who knows how to use presentation!  Not witty one liners... that aren't off the cuff. It might be banal, but I present to you the spoils of my toils.  Now, I am giving you, my loyal subjects, a chance to vote!  This assignment is due in less than 24 hours... which one is worthy of placement in my lair. Beetle Butt Weeds Strawberry Ant Sandy Roses Mossy Poe As always, enjoy and stay safe! And remember when I take over the world, everything on the internet will be true.

Two weeks in a row my loyal subjects!  Thank you for all the love last week, you almost warmed this Villainess' heart! Week two of the photography class had me tinkering with different cameras, settings and editing features.  The class is on flowers but this little Leopard Slug stole the show, a bee got jealous and wiggled his butt at me.  He in turn then got turned into the abstract art of this session. I hope you lovelies enjoy and stay safe! Remember... when I take over the world, Bee Butt Wiggles will be a national treasure!

Did you know... Instagram won't let me upload images from my computer? I have to hack my computer/internet into thinking it's mobile?  Yeah, no.  Villains don't play around - thus you get the first post in 6 months plus!!  I did warn you guys, I am no good at blogging. Anyway - well... what could have possibly happened recently that I'd want to talk about?!  *sad laugh* Photography - most of you that follow me, know it's been a hobby (villains need hobbies) of mine for about 10 years, maybe even 11 now.  My local (support local!!!) library has an amazing lineup of programs they offer and one of them is a photography class.  That's right, even while we are all tucked safely into our lairs, we can still learn, art and connect.  This is the third photography class I've been able to take part in and the one I am most excited about.  Flowers!!!  If you aren't already sick to death of the bugs and flowers on my page over the years... here are more! Sta

The journey has been lengthy, full of peaks and valleys, yet here I stand on the other side of my first showing.  Granted it was small, but the costume was not.  I spent a good deal of the event walking sideways. Still I wouldn't trade it! Sadly, I didn't place, but I am honored to lose to the second-place contestant (See picture below).  How she didn't win it all, I don't know.  First place wasn't bad, but I love a homemade costume and I wasn't sure if his was or not. This experience taught me a lot.  Yes, the construction, but also the joy it can bring to other people, not just the person wearing the costume.  I was thrilled that people wanted to take a picture of my outfit, the looks were fun, but what floored me were the kids that enjoyed it.  I only scared one little boy and he's fine.  However, the highlight was a little girl about 4 or 5; she came up to me dressed as Belle and said 'I love your dress, it sparkles.'  She giggled

Tomorrow is the 'big' local con!  One of my minions desired to make their costume, so we did.  The hat is made of foam sheets, hot glued together.  The purple shirt we found at a thrift store and the tie is a pair of ladies socks sewn and knotted into shape (I suspect it will look better when the shirt is tucked in).  The black pants we already had, for a total cost of around $7.    Who is the character?   Purple Guy, if you don't know who that is, don't worry I don't either.   But the kid is happy and learned to sew and use a glue gun safely, I am taking the win. The cosplay seed has been planted into another youngster... *evil laugh* #Cosplay  #PurpleGuy