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Varda is a sparkle junky (elentari) wrote in valarnet,
@ 2014-03-05 14:33:00

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boromir, legolas, luthien tinuviel, mary poppins, ororo munroe (storm), rose tyler, thor odinson, varda

I'm pleased to announce that Lu Qing will be putting out its new line this summer. It's a great time of year to enjoy the night, do a little stargazing and breathe in the summer air. Why not add a little sparkle?

Our Cosmos line will include pieces that evoke images of the stars above us, the night sky, and some of our artists' favorite constellations. I'm very excited about it myself, because I got to craft quite a few of the pieces on my own. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I enjoyed them - and the range includes quite a few affordable selections.

Why should the rich have all the fun, mm?

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elentari
2014-03-09 01:07 am UTC (link)

A polite and diplomatic reply, all told.

Can you imagine what it would feel like to be commissioned for such a task? To make a real crown for a real King... that would be quite an honor, but I think I would also be overwhelmed with anxiety.

This will be more fun, as I have no head but my own to put it on and no royal personages waiting on baited breath to wear it. Or pass judgement.

You certainly could, if I do manage it!

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without_glory
2014-03-09 01:23 am UTC (link)

There is a saying that one can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I find that it rings true, and it is better to be polite and diplomatic as much as possible.

It would be daunting to say the least of it. Especially if they supplied specific details, since I believe it would be more difficult to blur the lines between artistic expression and your client's preconceived notion about how the finished product should look. Without that, it might be a fun project. I should very much like to see the outcome, if and when it's completed.

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elentari
2014-03-09 01:56 am UTC (link)

Oh, I don't disagree.

It's always a daunting task, too, to work for specific clients. Not just creating crowns for kings, but other things. I remember how nervous I was when I took my first commission. It was a wedding ring, and I was terrified by the importance of it.

But it all turned out well in the end. Artists take the blurry visions in a client's mind and bring them to life. Every piece has a tiny bit of their soul in them.

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	without_glory 2014-03-09 03:14 am UTC (link)
	That sounds like a lot of stress, but the risk is worth the reward when it does work out as expected. I like the way you described it having a tiny piece of one's soul, which is how I always thought people involved in the arts were able to create such awe inspiring pieces. Please note that this is high praise, from someone who can only draw rudimentary figures. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	elentari 2014-03-09 04:52 am UTC (link)
	I've gotten nothing but praise and engaging intellectual debate from the internet today. I consider today a win, for me. And you may only be able to draw rudimentary figures, but you're quite skilled at weaving together words. ;) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	without_glory 2014-03-09 05:30 am UTC (link)
	It's easy when others are open to such a discussion taking place. I think we both won, in such a capacity. Thank you. :) I suppose we all have our own strengths, even if yours is something more tangible than the written word. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	elentari 2014-03-09 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	If the great libraries of this world are any indication, the written word is quite tangible indeed. Don't sell yourself short. Every single person on this earth has at least one skill they are extraordinary at, the trick is simply to find it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

without_glory
2014-03-09 10:41 pm UTC (link)

I always preferred books, but I live with the inescapable reality that books will someday be entirely replaced by digital devices. While tangible, they don't have the same sort of sentimentality an old, well-read book would have. The eyestrain is also worse.

I know I am a capable teacher, as well as that I'm happy with my chosen profession, so I believe I've found the skill that I'm most comfortable with and adept at.

I'm content.

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	elentari 2014-03-09 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	That is really the best we can hope for in life. Congratulations! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	without_glory 2014-03-09 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. I hope your business and new designs do very well. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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