Red Tash's Blog, page 16
November 26, 2013
Nanolines! Monsieur DuQuay and the Hotel that bears his...
Nanolines! Monsieur DuQuay and the Hotel that bears his name!
From my WIP Troll Or Park:
Or, I should say, what was once a grand foyer. The abandoned hotel lobby was boarded up from the outside, but within, an enormous bonfire crackled beneath twinkling chandeliers. Shadows flickered on the walls and balconies as lithe bodies danced around the fire. The remains of what had once been a riche red carpet spread out all about a firepit, seemingly all for the pleasure of a man with a pitchfork who danced atop a concierge desk to music only he could hear. On the wall behind him, an enormous mural was spray-painted—a geisha bent over backward in ecstasy or pain, I wasn’t sure. Someone had grafittied a speech bubble over her face so she now asked “Where is my mind?”
The floor’s not right, but you get a sort of ambiance from this pic, I think!
pic from fuckyeahabandonedplaces:
Grand Lobby (by Noel Kerns)
The Baker Hotel Lobby, Mineral Wells, Texas.
The Baker Hotel, an infamous landmark here in Texas, was built in the late 1920’s in Mineral Wells, a town of about 30,000 people (at the time) about an hour and a half west of Dallas by hotel magnate T.B. Baker. For a town of this size, the Baker was an absolute mammoth of a Hotel, and completely dominated the skyline at the time, as it does to this very day.
I use the term “infamous” because of all the ghost stories surrounding this hotel. It’s widely regarded as the most haunted place in Texas, and one of the most haunted in the country. You can learn more about the Baker’s undead residents here.
So why would a modest little Texas town like Mineral Wells suddenly need a massive, 450 room luxury resort hotel in the middle of it? The answer is in the name of the town itself; the mineral wells located there, the water from which was regarded at the time as a cure for a whole range of illnesses, such as rheumatism and epilepsy.
For a time, the Baker became just what it’s creators had envisioned; a huge resort hotel and retreat for the health-conscious well-to-do from all over the country. In it’s heyday, it hosted such celebrities as Marlene Dietrich, Dorothy Lamour, Will Rodgers, Pat Boone, Tom Mix, Clyde Barrow, Jack Dempsey, Roy Rodgers, and the Three Stooges. Likewise, the Baker attracted some of the most popular musical acts of the day, such as Lawrence Welk and Guy Lombardo.
Around 1933, Mr. Baker passed ownership of the hotel to his nephew Earl Baker, who operated the hotel for the next 30 years. Earl had always said that when he turned 70, he would close down the Baker, and sure enough that’s exactly what he did on April 30th, 1963. In 1967, Earl was found lying on the floor, succumbing to a heart attack.
In 1965, under the guidance of a group of local leaders, the Baker was reopened, but sadly, her time had passed, and she was closed again in 1972, this time for good.
November 25, 2013
Nanolines! The roller elves
From my WIP Troll Or Park:
Behind...
Nanolines! The roller elves
From my WIP Troll Or Park:
Behind us, I heard the click-clacking of skates on pavement. Our entire party turned just in time to duck, avoiding a team of roller elves as they leapt over us on glistening skates. One of them smiled at me, her elegant pointed ears adorned with golden filigree embellishments woven into her hair. Although I only glimpsed her, I was struck by the power of her beauty. The billowing white robes of the elvish party flew out behind them like ethereal sails and I wanted to follow.
November 24, 2013
The most interesting nanolines in the world
November 23, 2013
letmypeopleshow:
#artselfie heaven: Who needs a filter when you...
#artselfie heaven: Who needs a filter when you have Yayoi Kusama?
Took the interns to preview the artist’s new show at David Zwirner, where the concept of infinity and beyond becomes a lot more literal.
We chased our reflections in Love Is Calling, a candy-colored concoction of mirrors, metal, sound, light, and more.
Infinity Mirrored Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away, is Kusama’s newest infinity room. We entered in small groups, and the door closed behind us. Then we were captured in a sea of L.E.D. lights, and a carousel of time.
November 22, 2013
Nanolines! Of gnomes and men!
From my WIP, Troll Or Park:
I...
Nanolines! Of gnomes and men!
From my WIP, Troll Or Park:
I listened hard, but all I got was the buzz of trash gnomes, digging through unopened plastic bags looking for English financial information. Oh, you thought most ID theft was due to hackers, right? Try gnomes. Yes, they’re magical, but not that magical. They can’t conjure food and they’ve got insane appetites for bling. I don’t care which side of the Market you shop on, bling costs money. You ever see a gnome with a zirconia-rimmed hat, you’ll know you found an information thief.
(I’d say this one looks trust-worthy. Jut keep him away from the jewelry counter.)
The Gnome’s Garden by Christy Babrick on Elfwood
November 21, 2013
What I liked & didn’t like about Code Monkey Save...
What I liked & didn’t like about Code Monkey Save World. See what the guys read this week, too, at IMJ Comic Book Reviews™
November 20, 2013
design-is-fine:
Philippe & Gaston, evening ensemble,...
Philippe & Gaston, evening ensemble, probably French, 1925. Silk, beads, metal, tortoiseshell, feather.
The 1920s was the era of the flapper - a liberated woman who danced all night, sipped cocktails and frequently smoked. She was a carefree spirit and this was expressed through her dress. Hemlines rose and waistlines dropped, creating a tubular silhouette. Sheer and delicate fabrics were used, revealing more skin, and heavy beading was a common adornment, for the beads would catch the light and sparkle while the wearer was in motion.
For a fabulous night on the town, a lady had to have the appropriate wardrobe and this evening dress is a perfect example of a well-made dress of the period. It is a visually appealing piece with the combination of the ombré fabric and the refined beadwork. The floating panels on the skirt are a classic design element of the 1920s dresses and would have been quite eye-catching while the wearer danced the Charleston and the Black Bottom.
Source: Metmuseum
Zelda.
November 19, 2013
Allegories of the Tarot interview and GIVEAWAY! Win prizes!
no-mischief:
Stream by Viviphyd
Just saw the the drawing...
Just saw the the drawing process in the live stream, super stunning.
