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S5 is approaching fast and I didn't update my website for months, so I thought I really should get Salt'n Burn ready for the new season. Today I finally managed to muster up the energy and enthusiasm to get it done and not only made a new layout, but also added S5 pages to my Supernatural art and review section. I hope that wasn't too optimistic, considering the fact that I barely made any art these last couple of month! *g* And since it's really no huge effort to make a layout into a wallpaper, I did that as well.



Wasteland: So, this is nothing fancy or overly deep, just a PS quickie. :) We will start the season with the brothers' relationship in ruins and the apocalypse looming around the corner, so I thought my layout should reflect that. It's dark and cold colours are dominant, the world is a wasteland and Sam and Dean look appropriately grim. Let's hope things'll look up sooner rather than later. :)

Wasteland
Wasteland
1024x768 | 1280x800

You all know the drill, no posting elsewhere and no pretending it's your own. Just for private desktop use! *g* Resources as usual over at Salt'n Burn!

By the way, I get a lot of questions about my tagboard on Salt'n Burn, because tags don't seem to show up. Don't worry, tagging works fine, it's just that I screen my tagboard at the moment, because of spam problems. Usually I add the genuine tags manually to the tagboard within a day or two. So, nothing is lost. :)

Date: 2009-08-19 05:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ehlwyen.livejournal.com
Never ceases to amaze me how in tune we are. I have my own Wasteland piece in progress, though thankfully completely different meaning!

Very lovely and appropriate to start the season countdown! ♥

Date: 2009-08-19 06:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Ohh, so we'll get new SN art from you? How is your new site coming along, hon?

Thank you! :)

Date: 2009-08-19 08:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ehlwyen.livejournal.com
Slow! Coding is not my strong point! :p

Date: 2009-08-19 08:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
I hear ya! I haven't changed anything of the coding for Salt'n Burn since Rosely made it for me. *g*

I am really looking forward to your new site. :)

Date: 2009-08-19 05:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] llywela13.livejournal.com
Oh, so that's what you've been up to all day! Lovely work, hon.

Date: 2009-08-19 06:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Thank you, hon! *hugs*

LOL so much for me winning the race! I didn't manage to write a word today. I guess I'll have to make up for that tomorrow. I really want to have that essay finished this weekend. :)

Date: 2009-08-19 06:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] llywela13.livejournal.com
Ha, and there was me thinking how you must be so engrossed in your work and getting so much done...

I still reckon you will win the race, though *G*

And the delay was so totally worth it!

...heck, I should think about adding a page for S5 to my recap pages, too, shouldn't I? New season is so close now! Where did this summer go? Wasn't it only May just a moment ago...

*makes mental note to get that set up*

Date: 2009-08-19 06:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
LOL yeah, I wish! If I were only half as fast with the damn essay as I was with this layout, I'd be happy. *g*

Yep, you totally should, don't wait too long. *g* I was looking at the calendar today and realised it's only 22 days and then I panicked, what with needing a new layout and new pages and the little banners I had to do for them, so I got my head together and got it over with.

Date: 2009-08-19 07:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] llywela13.livejournal.com
22days!

*panics*

*hyperventilates*

There is no way on this earth I will get those final recaps done by then! And then next season I will be behind before I even begin and no recaps will ever be completed in good time ever again!

Sheesh. There just aren't enough hours in the day - or brain cells in my head LOL

Date: 2009-08-19 07:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Ha, don't despair! I am pretty convinced that you'll have all your recaps done by then. 4.21 is nearly in the bag and you have all week next week to nail 4.22 down, at least most of it. I have absolute trust in you. :)

Date: 2009-08-19 07:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] llywela13.livejournal.com
But it'll take longer than a week! Even working full tilt, which I won't be!

*panic, panic*

*runs in circles*

LOL It'll be all right on the night. No pressure, right? *G*

Date: 2009-08-19 07:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
LOL even if it takes longer than a week, you'll manage. There's still plenty of time :)

No, no pressure. It'll all be okay. *hugs*

Date: 2009-08-19 05:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bowtrunckle.livejournal.com
Very nice. All this talk of S5 is finally getting me excited for September!

Date: 2009-08-19 06:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Thanks! Well, I saw the first episode stills yesterday and they made me curious really. Still, I don't feel ready for S5 yet. LOL

Date: 2009-08-19 06:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] francy-m79.livejournal.com
Great job!! Very atmospheric! Love it! x

Date: 2009-08-19 06:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Thank you, Francy. It's really nothing special, but for a layout it's okay I guess. Glad you like it. :)

Date: 2009-08-19 08:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shawn-anne.livejournal.com
About time, dude! *pokes* I was beginning to suspect you were never going to post anymore art...

As for the wallpaper... *grins* Simple, nicely done and gets the point across. *snuggles wallpaper*

*goes to harass her own muse (Hey! Wakey-wakey!)*

Date: 2009-08-19 08:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
LOL Don't get your hopes up. It was just the bad conscience about the neglected website.

Yeah, it's nothing spectacular or anything, just something I threw together in 2 hours. But it's okay for a layout. :)

Go and art. If I don't, others should at least make up for that. *g*

Date: 2009-08-19 08:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shawn-anne.livejournal.com
*snort* I DO art. I've a truckload-ish of wallpapers made. I just haven't posted them anywhere.

And, I'm wondering how is it that you put many to shame with something done in just two hours. *parental voice* It's embarrassing for the rest. Stop it.

*grins*

Date: 2009-08-19 08:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
I wished I would be able to make a truckload of wallpapers! *is envious* I hope there are a couple of SN wallpapers in it for me. *g*

Ah, c'mon. It's really not that good. It's just a basic standard blend. It isn't anywhere near my best work. LOL

*hugs*

Date: 2009-08-19 09:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shawn-anne.livejournal.com
Nope, no SPN yet. That bit of my muse is gone on vacation a bit. The Merlin bug bit me too hard *grins* Though I can cook something up, I'm sure...

And yes. Standard blending, but it's refreshing to see you so something simple for a change.

Date: 2009-08-19 09:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Ooh, heh, I understand the Merlin bug! I ♥ the show. You should definitely post it, so I have something to look at. It's about time S2 starts, the UK breaks take forever! LOL

ROFL I prefer to do complex stuff, but it's refreshing to not spend 16 hours on a wallpaper too. ;)

Date: 2009-08-19 09:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shawn-anne.livejournal.com
When DOES S2 start? And how can I persway you to make some art on Merlin? *pokes*

And yeah, complex is fun, but it completely boggles the eyes. I spent 6 hours on a griffin manip the other day and by the time I was done, my eyes were bloodshot. Can't imagine how you'd look after 16 hours.

Date: 2009-08-19 10:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
I don't have an exact premiere date for S2, but since S1 ran from September-December 2008, I assume S2 will run in the same timeframe in 2009. The BBC is usually very acurate with the schedules. So, Merlin should start sometime next month. Just like most of the US shows. *g* Uhm, you can't persuade me. I am not a multi-fandom artist. It's SN all the way for me, no matter how much I love other shows as well. I barely art as it is, so if I art I want it to be Dean and Sammy. :)

ROFL I don't spend 16 hours in one session, it's spread out over a couple of days with these kinds of wallpapers. :)

Date: 2009-08-19 10:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shawn-anne.livejournal.com
PERSUADE! That's the word! THANK you! *is embarrassed as hell by her lack of brain cells*

*sigh* Yeah, I knew that part. I was hoping for an actual release date, though. not to worry, though! There's gonna be SPN and Merlin all around *happy dances*

*stops*

*sobs* No multi-fandom art? *wibbly lip*

*grins* Yeah, though you spread everything over a few days. Personally I don't have any sort of patience for that. Hence why I tend to much up things often enough.

*pokes* You do realize, people're gonna expect more art from you soon, right?

*snuggles*

Date: 2009-08-20 07:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
You do realize, people're gonna expect more art from you soon, right?
I figure as much. And I'll try, not least because I feel I'll get rusty if I don't practice regularly. I'll see how it goes, but I can't force it and there is a very real chance that I might stop arting completely. But who knows, maybe S5 fires me up again. LOL

Date: 2009-08-20 12:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shawn-anne.livejournal.com
"...there is a very real chance that I might stop arting completely."

I'll have you know my brain screeched to a halt at hearing reading that.

*prays that S5 will put your tush into gear*

Date: 2009-08-20 01:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
LOL I hope that too. :) *hugs*

Date: 2009-08-20 12:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fotw-sv.livejournal.com
Oh that's exquisite! I love those colors and the feel is cool. It looks great on your site as well. Beautiful job as always. *snags*

Date: 2009-08-20 07:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Thank you! :) Glad you liked it.

Man, I was so bad at commenting these last weeks, your latest Tom Welling manips were really gorgeous too! :)

Date: 2009-08-20 12:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fotw-sv.livejournal.com
You're welcome!

Aww tis ok. Thanks...lol....Good thing you got to see the manip before photobucket took it down. Bandwidth was exceeded and apparently they cut back their free storage. I hope they reset it soon. Otherwise all my work is gone. :(
Edited Date: 2009-08-20 12:54 pm (UTC)

Date: 2009-08-20 01:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Ack! I guess you have your walls on your computer as well, no? Can't you just upload them to your LJ scrapbook? Or change to Imageshack? It would be a pity if it would all vanish from the net. :(

Date: 2009-08-20 01:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fotw-sv.livejournal.com
Oh I have everything backed up on my hard drive but you know how many pieces I've posted and how organized my K-site art thread is. It would kill me to have all that work gone and have to re-upload everything. I do have other accounts but most of my latest stuff and archives are under that one account. Grrr... lol...

Date: 2009-08-20 02:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
LOL yeah, I can imagine. I would go nuts if I would need to upload all the stuff from my website on a free storage server again. I really hope the situation with photobucket normalises again.

*hugs*

Date: 2009-08-20 03:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fotw-sv.livejournal.com
Thanks! :) *hugs*

Date: 2009-08-28 08:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] visor-07.livejournal.com
I am glad, that your site works again. Wallpeper as usual remarkable))

Date: 2009-08-28 09:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Thank you! :) Hm, but my site did never not work. I simply didn't update for a while since I took a kind of break from fanart. That's all. :)

Date: 2009-09-07 11:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] helpspb.livejournal.com
OMG!! that's just amazing. I see I've missed a lot on your LJ/site.I'm gonna catch up now *runs to check out new art* :-)
great work as usual.

Date: 2009-09-07 12:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Hey there Helen! *hugs* Well, to be fair, I basically was non-active over the summer. I just was in a real fanart funk and needed some time-out from fandom and the show. But I am back with a vengeance now! Glad to see you around again as well! :)

Date: 2009-09-07 12:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] helpspb.livejournal.com
Hey Chris! :) I'm happy to hear that after the break, you found your way back. Me and photoshot broke up over the summer,too and I'm not sure when and if we're gonna get back together.
ANyway it always makes me happy to see your new art :)

Date: 2009-09-07 01:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
I am sure your relationship with PS can be mended again, right? Maybe ask photoshop out for dinner ... *g* But yeah, I know how it goes. You can't force it. I hope you find your muse back soon. *hugs*

Date: 2009-09-07 01:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] helpspb.livejournal.com
LOL, I'd expect that PS asks me out for the dinner, but yea I guess, it's up to me *sigh* XD
Hopefully, it will come back to me, but lookin' at your art, i'm lost case lol *hug*

Date: 2009-09-07 01:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] galathea-snb.livejournal.com
Nonsense! Your art made progress since I've known you and I am sure you have more in you. But I know you are busy with RL, too, and that does get in the way, time, energy and inspiration wise. Maybe S5 will bring the fire back for you! :)

Date: 2009-09-07 02:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] helpspb.livejournal.com
Thanks hon *hug* I hope so. I can't wait to see Lucifer coming, LOL

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