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ihave4catz: lady mary, downton abbey
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animalsoundsrecords: Old school Walt Kelly Inspiration “WALT...
Old school Walt Kelly Inspiration
“WALT KELLY—1957 POGO turnarounds for sculptor to use as reference for the Wade figurine. If only the final piece were anywhere near as cute as this…Pogo’s essentially unsculptable, in a way—particularly his “hair”—even Kelly’s notes admit he doesn’t know how to handle it…”
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rebirthcycle: pixiemotel: Jenny Holzer
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dorkvader: lomographicsociety: Grandma’s Home-Cooked...
Before Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti went off couchsurfing, his doting grandmother made him one last hearty meal before leaving home. As he went along his trips around the world, he documented all the delicious dishes prepared for him by the grandmas he met along the way
I see sinigang!!! that’s the best<3
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animalsoundsrecords: Sponge - Molly (Sixteen Candles) (by...
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9emeart: Illustration pour la couverture de Poul Anderson - la...
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isis-nicole: Interview By Isis Nicole: Sasha Kremenetsky is...
Interview By Isis Nicole:
Sasha Kremenetsky is nail art’s defender. You might recognize her from her Tumblr The Holy Nail, a nail lover’s wet dream recently evolving into a creative writing project. According to Kremenetsky, new boo on the block, The Holy Nail Blog, is meant to serve as deeply confessional and experimental as possible. In other words, The Holy Nail has matured, putting on its big girl panties to link fragments of Kremenetsky as a writer, nail fanatic, and comic book nerd while also allowing nail enthusiasts a space to express and build their talents too. Find out more about Kremenetsky’s constant quest, nail art wishes, and loves for puns after the jump!
Name
Sasha KremenetskyAge
25Hometown
The suburbia hell otherwise known as Manhattan Beach, CA
Website(s)
theholynail.tumblr.com, theholynailblog.com
Most Known For
theholynail.tumblr.com
Unknown For
As a kid I dressed up as the red power ranger for Halloween two years in a row. Also, working at a little comic book store/art gallery while in college.Guilty Pleasure(s)
As of right now it’s Star Trek: The Next Generation, listening to public radio, and Sharffen Berger Milk Chocolate Nibby bars.
Did you watch GIRLS on HBO?
I did. I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand I’m disappointed that the show didn’t include more Women of Color, but on the other hand I think Lena Dunham, as a writer, is very strong. I know she’s discussed the topic in various interviews since and has said she intends to remedy the situation. I look forward to seeing more of the show and how she plans to follow through on that.
3 things you must do (or have done) before bed?
Make sure my face is clean, put on a nice smelling plant based cuticle oil, and turn on a movie or show.
How many zines do you own?
I definitely have a pretty fair amount. Whenever I can, I try to hit up bookstores in L.A. like Ooga Booga and FAMILY. Those are my favorite spots. The most recent zine I purchased was one by Will Sweeney called Captain Mindseye. He had a really great solo show at Synchronicity Space where I got my zine signed by him and everything.
Favorite nail artist(s)?
Two words: DISCO NAIL. When I saw her Ghost World nails I nearly fell over. I’m a sucker for those kinds of esoteric references. I also have to give it up to my L.A. girls. I really dig Madeline Poole’s work. She’s got the steadiest hands I’ve seen thus far and her work requires it. I also really admire the fact that she consistently takes nail art to an unexpected place. I adore the fine young ladies behind Hey, Nice Nails! I had such a fun time getting my nails done by them! They really know their stuff and are so down to earth. Recently I’ve been checking out a lot of work by Nail Swag. I think she will be my next stop on the L.A. nail art tour. Also, Sophy Robson. My first post on Tumblr was about her work. Seeing her stuff made me want to get into the nail game to begin with.
What is your background?
On my dad’s side I’m Russian and (a tiny bit) Iranian. I just found out about the Iranian thing a few months ago from my grandparents. On my mom’s side I’m Ukrainian and Jewish. My brother and I were born and raised in Manhattan Beach.
How did you come up with The Holy Nail?
The title idea came from wanting to marry my English literature background with my extreme love for nail art. I don’t know what it is with nail art blogs and puns, but wordplay is a recurring theme with so many of them! I love a good pun so I kind of wanted to keep that tradition going. I began the site in college when I had to take a pretty gruesome prerequisite course on medieval literature. We read a lot of Arthurian legends. I initially started the site around that time for the purpose of introducing my friends to something I was genuinely interested in. I never thought it would turn into what it is today.
How do you think The Holy Nail became so popular?
To be honest, I think a lot of it was good timing. I’m definitely riding the nail art wave, so to speak. I also think part of it may be that one of my main focuses for the page was to make sure it was curated. I only post what knocks my socks off and I don’t apologize for it. Of course, I’m always open to submissions. I’m just really picky about what I choose to post. That ended up working toward my advantage, I think. I also think that nail art and feminism (yep, I dropped the f bomb) go hand in hand. Right now we live in a really politically charged time that doesn’t make it super easy to be a woman. I think nail art not only provides women with an opportunity to become a part of a community, but also is something that can be used as a tool for empowerment and expressing oneself. I think that’s a big part of why the nail art scene has exploded the way it has in the last few years. That isn’t to say men don’t have a place in the nail art world. I love a guy that can rock a manicure, but let’s be realistic, the nail art world is predominantly run by women, which is okay! Men have enough industries where they are the ones that run things.Do you have any new nail adventures in the works, or major plans brewing for your blog?
Right now I’m working on some collaborations for the blog (The Holy Nail Blog ) that I’m super excited about. I’m going be publishing reviews about some of my favorite products and I’m currently taking submissions for art, poetry, and journalistic style pieces (feel free to contact me at theholynail@gmail.com if interested). I want to see whatever my followers have to throw at me! I’m still debating on whether I want to include tutorials. I use them constantly, but I think they’ve sort of oversaturated the market. Although, I’m sure if someone presented one to me in a new and refreshing way I could be convinced.
What has been the biggest reward/challenge since creating The Holy Nail?
So far my biggest reward has actually been my biggest challenge. That is, to take The Holy Nail into a blog. My intent with The Holy Nail Blog is to foster a space where nail art enthusiasts of all backgrounds can come together and form a grass roots community. A lot of what it’s going to be is taking the concept of a “beauty blog” and turning it on it’s head. The personal is political, so why can’t a beauty blog also be about important issues? The project is more than just the blog or the tumblr at this point. This project has become about joining together fragments of myself (as a writer, artist, nail fanatic, comic book nerd, what have you) and creating a multidimensional project that represents me in a holistic way. All my past experiences are now informing what I want to do with this blog. I’ve never worked on a project like that before and it’s really exciting!
If you could let anyone do your nails, who would it be?
So hard to choose! In Los Angeles: Madeline Poole. I haven’t gotten a full set by her yet, but I know she works primarily on shoots and things like that. Elsewhere: Disco Nail and Sophy Robson, of course! I’ve had many a daydream about packing up and going to England or Japan to get my nails done.
What have you learned throughout your quest?
That nail art is a sisterhood and I’m so lucky to be a small part of it.
yay sasha!!!
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fuckyeahbehindthescenes: A typhoon destroyed several sets,...
A typhoon destroyed several sets, causing a delay of several months.
Apocalypse Now (1979)
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feedbrandon: thenewenlightenmentage: Never-Before-Seen Stage...
Never-Before-Seen Stage of Planet Birth Revealed
Astronomers studying a newborn star have caught a detailed glimpse of planets forming around it, revealing a never-before seen stage of planetary evolution.
Large gas giant planets appear to be clearing a gap in the disk of material surrounding the star, and using gravity to channel material across the gap to the interior, helping the star to grow. Theoretical simulations have predicted such bridges between outer and inner portions of disks surrounding stars, but none have been directly observed until now.
It probably doesn’t look like the Beat Mesa
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potatofarmgirl: busterbeam: [08:38:43] Crobdan: I think you...
[08:38:43] Crobdan: I think you should tumblr it to remind her it’s a thing she did that I love
[08:38:52] busterbeam: ok
[08:39:02] Crobdan: I COMPARE EVERYTHING SHE DOES TO THIS
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sketchamagowza: The original set of Pac-Man ghosts these are...
Blinky / Shadow / アカベイ
Pinky / Speedy / マチブセ
Inky / Bashful / キマグレ
Clyde / Pokey / オトボケ
Sue / スー
Yum Yum / レンレン
The original set of Pac-Man ghosts
these are great!
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projectpatta: and they aint believe me when i said wrestling...
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ianbrooks: Drop of Blood Ear Dagger You’ve already been stabbed...
Drop of Blood Ear Dagger
You’ve already been stabbed through the ear: why not take the fact to its hardcore extremes and put a knife through it? CLEAR STAGE BONUS: make it look like you’re still bleeding from the gaping wound. The Drop of Blood Ear Dagger earring is made with English pewter and a red, faceted Swarovski crystal and despite the name can fit in almost any pierced hole on your body, so hell, be creative in the ways you plan to frighten your friends and family. One dagger earring (not a pair, though buy yourself two if you feel the need for symmetry) is available at Think Geek for $29.99 USD.
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ohyeahralphbakshi: More art stills from Ralph’s forthcoming...
More art stills from Ralph’s forthcoming film, Last Days of Coney Island!
According to Bakshi, Last Days of Coney Island is ” a series of shorts set against the strange backdrop of 1960’s Coney Island and all its weird characters: crooked cops, broken hearts, jaded strippers, and singers.
It takes place on and around Coney’s garish, freaky midways and dark alleyways. It also discusses America: Kennedy’s assassination, the mafia, Bobby Dylan, Vietnam, Dick Tracey, Miss America. It’s as real as it is crazy and funny.”
You can help get it made on Kickstarter! FEB 1st!
-OYRB
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lyfeh8r: and oldie but goodie. because i would sample obscure...
and oldie but goodie. because i would sample obscure late 50’s teen pop and flip DAT SHYT into palatable bangers because i can and i did that a lot and still do when everyone was sampling the same old soul records.
gonna get some Hennessy?or maybe he said something about Tennessee and i cut off the T to make it sound like Hennessy to update it to current part styles that name drop overpriced liquor. so clever but not really.
and that concludes tonight’s look into how to waste your life making shit no one cares about. join me next time time where i will preview my next upcoming roger-ramjet-style(aka supremely limited animation). a parody and stinging satire starring one of your most favorite super heroes.
Great stuff David! do you have any more of your music up anywhere for download? -Jeaux
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