Feature Friday: Cassandra Clare

If, like me, you happen to be a major fantasy novel fan, then you've probably heard of Cassandra Clare and her works. Recently wrapped was her Mortal Instruments series, which, word has it, will be turned into a movie!

Earlier this week, I've been thinking about who to feature this week. Well, this week being Halloween and all, I figured this would be the perfect time to feature her work! If you remember my last literature feature (that inspired a photoshoot), well, her books are on its way there. Casting's proving to be a bit of a challenge, but I'm finding ways to interpret the story into photos.

Long story short, I read all three books of The Mortal Instruments series, and wrote about it here. I love how she infused fantasy with (pseudo) reality, and created a different world that won't make any references, dead or alive, roll in their graves. It was a beautiful series. And for the love of vampires, lycans, and everything else fantasy, pick up her books and find out for yourself why Cassie Clare and her TMI books are on the spotlight this week. Also, she has another series in the works, The Infernal Devices. Go see her websites for more info on that, and the links below to know more about her awesomeness.

Cassandra Clare | The Mortal Instruments | Infernal Devices | Twitter

Feature Friday: Becky Van Ommen

One of my fave Pinoy photographers is Rebecca (or Becky) Van Ommen. What I love about her, and her works is that it fuses photography and digital art, yet straddles between the two that you can't always call it photography, or a photo manipulation. What you can always call it though, would be lovely, or stunning, as her work always is.

I've discovered her work via deviant art way back in 2004, I think, or 2005. Back then, all I had was this ancient and huge 2megapixel camera. I just had so much fun exploring her gallery, and seeing her recent uploads, because even today, it'll take some time for me to pull something like that off.

official site | deviantart | multiply | stock | model mayhem

Feature Friday: Design Collector

This week I feature another go-to site for design inspiration: designcollector.net. It features artists and artworks most definitely click worthy. Thing is, sometimes their articles are in Russian. And I don't do Russian. So sometimes I don't get a thing they're blogging. But I do enjoy the links and the eye candy.

Early this week, I got inspiration from designcollector, via their article on inspirational digital art portfolios. What I did with it, I will blog in time. For now, give them a click for some inspirational bliss.

designcollector.net | twitter | facebook

Feature Friday #10: Lara Jade

When I started getting into photography, I found inspiration (and a bit of envy) for Lara Jade. It doesn't happen everyday that you encounter a photographer who's gifted with skills, good looks, and styling prowess. It's like a complete package, and I wanted that LOTS. Thing is, we can't always get what we want. But we can make the most of what we've got!

It is in Lara Jade that I saw that you don't really need fancy lights when you want to shoot pictures. All you'd need to start is a good eye, good taste, and a whole lot of creativity. I've marveled at her photos which were shot next to a window, some were taken with a house plant as props. I believe that she has great skills maximizing natural light. Something I do hope to have myself.

Today, Lara shoots with more equipment we're familiar with. Seeing her work evolve keeps the inspiration alive. That like her, we have to grow and mature, skills and creativity wise. Now that I'm all hardcore into the craft, I find great joy to still be inspired by the same artist that fueled my passion when I began.

deviantart | flickr | official site | blog