Hello Friends and fellow artist! Jenius is back!!! I have been so busy with my life. I got engaged this month with ~Primedo and I couldn't be happier. So after four years of being with my boyfriend, now fiance.

There are also disappointments last year but I guess life does not always give you what you want, but if you look closely you will see that it gives what you need for growth. Just take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave. So I still want to stay positive because I know, good things will come. So I am back with doing artworks. I might do some book covers or webpages. Who knows? (:

Hello Fellas!

I have noticed that this site has changed (again) every time I am away. Is this intentional or what? I like the changes though, especially when browsing because it got much easier.

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So, here's a thing to discuss on. I stumbled into this quotation of Jim Jarmusch, an independent film actor and director, "Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old Films, New films, Music, Books, Paintings, Photographs, Poems, Dreams, Random Conversations, Architecture, Bridges, Street Signs, Trees, Clouds, Bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticty is invaluable; Originality is nonexistent. And don't bother concealing your thievery--celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: "It's not where you take things from--It's where you take them to."

Do you agree that 'Originality is nonexistent? How would you differentiate originality from uniqueness? Do you believe that everything in art has been done, redone, and overdone?

I always wanted a happy ending... Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.

Whoaza! I've been away for a month and a lot of things has changed here. My friends improved and I can see that new Photo-Manipulators are rising, very well! I am excited to create something new. I just missed it. So here are my few new favorite Manips:

Manipulation-Wonders Winners!!!

First Prize goes to:



Other works:





Second Prize goes to:





Other works:





Third prize goes to:




Other works:

I know 10 points is too much but I really need it to complete the prizes needed. Thank youuu!

I dreamt, I believed, I strived and  achieved. I am so proud to tell everybody that I am officially a Bachelor's Degree Holder; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Few hours to go and I will be officially holding my diploma and proudly say I am a Political Scientist.

Oh, I just got my internet back.

Now, I have so many things to fix here. So goodluck to me.

Thanks for these wonderful Photo-manipulations. Now, I got my inspiration back!

The Group #Manipulation-Wonders has a MINI CONTEST themed: 'KINDLED SPIRITS'. See Full details here: [link]

#Manipulation-Wonders Group Contest

What is Kindled?

(v. t.) Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame.
(v. i.) Fig.: To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.
(v. i.) To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.
(v. t.) To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings.

What is Spirit?

A supernatural being, as:
a. An angel or a demon.
b. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.
c. A fairy or sprite.
source: [link]

READ ALL THE RULES.

Your entry MUST somehow depict 'KINDLED SPIRITS'

You must be a member of this group. To become a member, simply go to our group and click "Join our Group" at the side of the page.

After you've uploaded your entry to deviantART, submit it to the "The KINDLED SPIRITS Contest" folder.

Only Photo-Manipulation will be accepted.

Only New deviations will be accepted.

All Stocks must be credited.

Only two entries per person. But you can chose to change your entry before the deadline. To do so, just note me, =i-am-JENius , or note the group.


The deadline for all entries is March 19, 2011 at 11:59PM Eastern.

If it wasn't mentioned, it's not a rule.


Prizes:


1.   FIRST PRIZE:

100 by =i-am-JENius
Exclusive Stock by =i-am-JENius
Exclusive Stock by *Brumae
Journal Feature by =i-am-JENius
Journal feature by devFalmed-Kronor:
Journal feature by =sara-hel
Journal feature by =nikkidoodlesx3
Journal Feature by ~Primedo


2. SECOND PRIZE:

75 by =i-am-JENius
Exclusive Stock by =i-am-JENius
Exclusive Stock by *Brumae
Journal Feature by =i-am-JENius
Journal feature by ~Flamed-Kronor
Journal feature by =sara-hel
Journal feature by =nikkidoodlesx3
Journal Feature by ~Primedo


3. THIRD PRIZE:

50 by =i-am-JENius
Exclusive Stock by =i-am-JENius
Journal Feature by =i-am-JENius
Journal feature by ~Flamed-Kronor
Journal feature by =sara-hel
Journal feature by =nikkidoodlesx3
Journal Feature by ~Primedo

Please donate here: [link]


Still not much Prizes but It can change as time goes by. Any prizes will be gratefully accepted, so if you'd like to donate a prize, journal feature,  just note me =i-am-JENius. I'll accept anything, features, subscriptions, etc. And, if you'd like to donate some points, I have a donation pool set up on my profile. Anyone who donates at least 25 points will get a feature on my page. You can still enter the contest if you donate a prize and I always let the prize donators know when the winners are announced.



Judging:


Judges will be added soon.

<sup>Judging will basically consist of this:
After the deadline, I'll note all the judges with a link to all the entries. The judges will then chose their top 5 entries and rate each from 1-10, 10 being the highest. Then they'll note me back with their selection and rating and I'll add up all the ratings and the three highest will be our three winners.

If you'd like to be a judge, first make sure you're a member of this group. Then note me and let me know that you'd like to be a judge, and in that note, please tell me why you'd be a good judge.
I'm looking for people with a good eye to be judges! ;D

Judges are still allowed to enter the competition.

I only reply to those who are being considered!</sup>


Remember, Be as creative as possible.


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We do need your help...

We are looking for anyone willing and able to donate prizes for the group's upcoming contest for the group #Manipulation-Wonders .

We are accepting point donations through [link]. But we can only do so much ourselves, so any help is very much appreciated.

THE CONTEST WILL BE ANNOUNCE NEXT WEEK!

As a special treat, there will be a special feature put together for all Prize donors! Prize Donors will be feature by our group for a month and in my journal! Plus llamas and favorites!

What we need for the contest:

POINTS
FEATURE
EXCLUSIVE STOCKS
STAMPS
or anything you are willing to give...

DONATE: [link].

This New Year... I WANT TO DO SOMETHING NEW.

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