#hope this gato brings you joy and much as you bring me

[ringosmistress]

YAYA! WE CAN'T BE STOPPED WE'RE HAVING SUCH A GOOD TIME! WE'RE THE BESTEST HENCE PROVEN!! ♪┏(・o･)┛♪

Oh I get so giddy and happy when you say that! You know all the right ways to my heart ♡ (⸝⸝- ̫ -⸝⸝)

And did you say that you have a lot of gato pictures stored up?? 😼 well, let me then give you one of my bestest gato pictures out there ⬇️

HENLO AMORE MIO <333 I COME BEARING FANTASTIC!!! NEWS!!!!!

i have FINALLY been freed from the shackles of exams and revision!!!!!! WE ARE SOOOO BACK

thank you for being the MOST supportive and motivating wife because honestly WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT YOU???? :���)))

me rn ⬇️

YAYA!! MORE TIME TOGETHER NOW WOHOO ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´- ✺◟( ᐛ )◞✺

Being your wife is the greatest achieve I possibly could have!! It's been an honor supporting you (￣^￣ )ゞ AND I WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE ‼️

Lovingly waiting for you now!! Me ⬇️

(But yeah, genuinely happy for you, my ladybug!!)

[lokispettigerr]

To Summon a Witcher- Chapter 3: Geralt x Reader

Summary: Reader lives and works in one of the most romantic cities in the US, Charleston, SC. However, because of the city’s colored past, romance isn’t the only thing that can be found there– it is said that ghosts, goblins, ghouls and the like make the city their home. When Reader meets one of these creatures she has to get the help of someone not quite so human in order to be free, but he frees her from much more than she ever expected.

Word Count: 898

Warnings: Witchcraft, spoop vibes

Taglist: In reblog

A/N: Sorry I could not get this out to you sooner friends! While I planned on it, the state of the world was keeping me down. :( Hopefully this brings some of you joy!

Turns out, Maricella had heard of Geralt. According to her, he was a legend. She said when she was a child her “Abuela” told her and her brother bedtime stories about him. Marci said he held the title of, “Witcher” meaning he was a hunter of the supernatural and monsters. It made sense that one of his employ would be able to help me in my current predicament. 

She remembered stories of other less honorable Witchers, but believed all of the stories were indicative of Witchers becoming “extinct” anywhere outside of the realm of folktales and legends passed down from generation to generation. 

For weeks Marci did her research. She was optimistic and hoped that Witchers had grown more secretive over the centuries and we could locate a Witcher from our present time with the help of a little magic. 

One evening she invited me over to her loft apartment above, “Dos Gatos Negros”. Marci made huevos rancheros served with nopales.

When dinner was over, we had planned for Marci to perform a locator spell in an attempt to locate a “Witcher” from our time. 

We stood side by side over her cleared dining room table. Marci placed an aged paper map of the world on the tabletop. 

Sitting on the map was a small chalice filled with what Marci referred to as, “agua de la luna”, water that she had charged under a full moon. 

Next to the chalice was a yellow taper candle which Marci said represented the element air. 

She intended to use the power of air and water to locate “Witchers” if there still were any. 

From out of the pocket of the overalls Maricella wore, she withdrew a matchbox. 

The friction of the match head on the accelerant strip sounded off in a hushed hiss as the flame ignited, appearing to come to life from her very fingertips. 

Once the candle was lit, Marci held it in one hand while she held the chalice full of “moon water” in the other. In the light of the candle flame she looked like some vigilante saint of outcasts and sinners. 

Her lips began moving and her eyes closed. I realized she was mouthing an incantation. 

As she finished she poured the moon water from the chalice onto the map. Miraculously, it bubbled on the surface instead of absorbing into the map. 

Marci tipped the yellow taper candle so that some of the wax fell into the moon water. 

She and I watched as the water and the wax combined, spreading out long finger like-tendrils, 8 of them-- looking like some ethereal octopus.  

We both bent over, not wanting to blink or take our eyes off of the moving and spreading liquid. We hoped and prayed it would find what we so desperately needed. 

The water stretched and swirled along the map until finally, it seemed all of the tendrils were moving towards the same place-- an island off the coast of North Carolina.

Without warning, the liquid stopped, still in the middle of what would be the Atlantic Ocean. 

It strained, shaking, seeming to be up against an invisible barrier before ultimately receding back into the original pool it had once been.

“What does it mean?” I asked Marci, looking away from the map. 

Marci looked just as confused as I did, “No se, I don’t know. I’ve never seen a locator spell do anything like this before.”

“What do you mean?” I asked, my voice sounding frantic.

She shook her head, “It sensed something...It was so close, but it just...” She trailed off, her thumb and finger cupping the bottom of her chin.

Marci shook her head as she turned to walk towards her living room. 

Her hand reached out to stroke gently against one of her many indoor plants before she sat gracelessly on the couch. 

Her old, grey cat Loretta followed close behind her meowing. 

Seemingly exhausted, Marci plopped down on her tan leather sofa. 

“Come. Sit,” she said. 

I walked over and sat next to her, Loretta purring in her lap. 

“Marci, what am I supposed to do?” I asked, feeling hopeless. 

Marci closed her eyes and rested her head on the back of the sofa. 

“Don’t worry, mi amor. Your Witcher will come as he is summoned.”

Her words echoed in my head, “*Your* Witcher”. My stomach felt like it was making cartwheels. 

“Expect him.”

My eyes widened and my heart began to race. I imagined a reanimated corpse, shuffling up my stone walkway, crawling shakily up the steps to my apartment door, limping and banging unceremoniously onto the front porch. Though, by now this was something I had grown used to, what with my history and all, yet the initial fear of the entities never left. 

“How?” I asked, needing reassurance that I simply had watched too many horror films. 

“Why of course, he will be summoned with time magic,” Marci said, sounding increasingly weary with each sentence. 

So no corpses would be crawling to my door, grabbing at my leg as they looked with their eyeless pits into my very soul. What a relief! 

Marci lifted her head, slowly. “For now, I must rest and prepare for what I must do. You’ll show yourself out won’t you, mi amor?”

“Of course, Marci.”

I moved around the couth to the door.

“Don’t forget, Your Witcher will come to you soon.”

***

Let me know if you all are okay. My PMs are open to you!  Thank you all for your patience with me! As always, it is much appreciated if you get this work out into the geraltverse by commenting, liking, reblogging. Hope to hear from you in the Askbox!  *If you would like to be added to the taglist, please send me an ask.  Peace, Loki’s Pet Tiger

[numuatelierlife-blog]

NUMU Atelier Life | Part 3 The Progress of Enzo Segovia

Enzo Segovia is an Illustrations major at California College of the Arts. He plans to be a Concept Artist or Illustrator for game companies. He has a rare combination of talent, skill and imagination.

Enzo’s imagination is very unique. As seen in this painting from Fall, 2016.

  One very enjoyable part of my job is meeting parents of artistic children and helping them understand his or her path toward a creative future. Enzo graduated from Westmont High School in Campbell, California with the class of 2016. Enzo is naturally talented and that included music and playing in his high school marching band. He was really getting the most out of his teenage experience. Right now he is finishing his Freshman year at CCA. “I'm enjoying college a lot more than high school. I can focus on what I like and make friends with similar attitude and interest toward Art”, says Enzo.

His parents Yumi and Dan supported Enzo’s artistic education from the beginning. He began taking Art classes at the age of 8 and by 14 or 15 they knew he needed an education for older or more advanced kids. They had an unconditional respect for his obvious calling, even though they did not always know what to do for him in advance. They pursued his future along with him, trusting he had the ability to follow through.

Yumi told me before Enzo graduated about her trust in him, “When he told us that he wants to go to Art college, we were very happy because we knew that's what he does best and that's what makes him happy. To us, that's the most important thing in life, being happy with his life. Some people asked us what kind of job he's going to have with an Art degree. We answered, whatever makes him happy. That's it”.

I met Enzo in June of 2015. Enzo was a finalist in the 2015 NUMU Annual Santa Clara County Juried High School Exhibition. He noticed that NUMU had a Drawing and Painting Program and he enrolled for my Summer Art Studio for several weeks. As my roster began filling up I was hoping one or two new students would bring an extra challenge. One name popped up that grabbed my attention.

Enzo Segovia. “What a name”, I thought. He already sounded like a famous artist. His name sounded like a high end designer or luxury brand. How cool would it be if he was really talented and ambitious?

I looked for an image of his and I found this beautiful drawing of sea shells. I had my answer. He could really do whatever he put his mind to. This would be fun.

His talent was obvious. The drawing was sensitively done but I could see room for improvement. Expanding his use of values and fine tuning his proportions would be a good place to start.

His first drawing with me required deeper shades and he was able to capture the light and form easily. I was glad to see he was a quick study. Enzo was confident, polite and an excellent listener. He was completely respectful and wanted to prove himself.

The challenging forms were his favorite and it was a joy to know he would not shy away from complex detail. He was in his element and had perfect concentration. The dramatic lighting in the studio gave him added form to study. In these conditions I could talk with Enzo about truly seeing, observing and rendering form. Much of Art is opening your eyes and processing the imagery conceptually. Art is not purely visual. It is mental, spiritual and a way of seeing things that many overlook. I call this Artistic Observation.

Recently Enzo wrote about this for me, “You quickly taught me how to see and observe, which to me, is more than half of painting and drawing from life. You taught me important technical skills as well. I could never complete my portfolio without your help”.

His second drawing was of a skull and he was becoming faster and more accurate. As an Art student he was conceptualizing more, which translates to predicting his process in advance.

Apparently suggesting which stages of the process to begin first seemed to help. He completed several more drawings and we began oil painting. Being a good listener he learned quickly. I taught him to manage a palette of oil paint and his command of values and form immediately showed in his use of color. He appreciated learning to mix color in advance of painting and understood the concept right away. His first small painting was a relief to see.

Enzo continued on with me into the Fall and Spring until he graduated. Along the way the other half of the story is his family’s choice of, “what to do”. Enzo had choices to make and this is the task that I defer to a parent’s wisdom.

Yumi wrote of this process and this is every parent’s puzzle to piece together.

“He was not interested to move far and wanted to stay within California, so we searched Art schools in California. Also, he asked his high school Art teacher and you, Gabriel, for recommendations. He wanted to focus on Art only so his choice was Art school and not the UC or Cal system. Enzo and I decided CCA because of the flexibility and they don't force you into a box like many Art colleges do. It's also close to home and that's a big plus.

He was accepted by The Art Center in Pasadena as well and they offered Enzo a Creative Achievement Scholarship. However, they didn't have housing for in-coming Freshman. As a parent, I wasn't comfortable sending him far away without housing of some sort. CCA offered a Freshman-only dormitory and we liked that. They both gave him Creative Achievement Scholarships”.

Enzo accepted a scholarship. I was delighted, as this was my second student being offered this by CCA. So, something was working.

Meanwhile, his progress in drawing was accelerating. He had been assigned to create a self portrait by his high school Art teacher. He completed, at home, this absolutely amazing charcoal and chalk drawing on gray paper. It was a beautiful collaboration of his combined teachers, but done by his own hand, in his own style. He was now firmly in command of his talent.

I was so astonished at the progress in his abilities. I could see the results of my lessons, and humbled by his effort to work independently. I am still happy to see this drawing and to show it to others.

As Winter turned to Spring we kept painting up until graduation. He was able to work well with a large brush and he had excellent judgement in his process. I could see him thinking out his steps in advance as he worked. This 14 by 18 inch oil painting on panel was done rather quickly.

Having produced so much good work, in the span of a few months, gave Enzo leverage to negotiate the choices he was given. Knowing more than one Art school was competing for his admission was enormously satisfying.

Ultimately, the main objective of my job as an Atelier instructor is to prepare a student for this position. An Atelier trains a student to be qualified to study in another teacher’s studio. Enzo became a highly qualified student and it was a pleasure assisting him. The best reward is the friendship of his parents and the feeling of helping.

Currently Enzo’s work at CCA shows his growth and use of Art as a means of study. Drawing can be the conduit for absorbing knowledge and information, as in his recent anatomical studies.

His style is still evolving and is showing diversity.

I still enjoy the updates by Yumi. When I am reminded of her appreciation I know the museum has done a great service for our community. Often a museum serves as a place for reflection and rebirth. It can be a community of families and students. It’s a place where students can find a retreat and can meditate and concentrate. The studio has helped many families and students find a safe place for growth and practice.

Yumi recently wrote, “Private art instruction definitely made the difference in his skills. They taught him different techniques and things he couldn't do on his own. He also got HUGE help in preparing his portfolio. I believe he couldn't be where he is without their amazing support.

Really, he couldn't do this without you, Gabriel! Thank you so much!!!!!!”.

Thank you Yumi, Dan and Enzo Segovia!

Your experience will help other families and I am thankful for the chance to tell your story.

Gabriel Coke | Atelier Program Director

NUMU Atelier | New Museum | Los Gatos

numustudio@gmail.com

831345-1845

NUMUAtelier

[slightlymad]

TURNS OUT WE'RE ACTUALLY UNDEFEATABLE?? WE CERTAINLY ARE THE GREATEST YOU'RE MOST DEFINITELY CORRECT!! OUR LOVE IS ONE OF A KIND AND IT CAN CONQUER ALL (EVEN THE MATH EXAM WHICH IS AN ABSOLUTE MIRACLE METHINKS???)‼️

and i'm genuinely SO PROUD of myself for knowing all the ways to your heart because that's WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME AND IT'S A FACT (つ≧▽≦)つ

oh i was NOT expecting this YOUR MIND IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT I'M IN TEARS THIS IS TOO GOOD HELP— WHEN I TELL YOU I SMILED SOOO WIDE IT'S ACTUALLY EMBARRASSING and dare i say i even.... giggled.... hsjsjfnngkg

damn you can really find the most unexpected photos on pinterest huh??? well now that i've seen this you also NEED to see it ⬇️ paul mccatney in the flesh‼️

HENLO AMORE MIO <333 I COME BEARING FANTASTIC!!! NEWS!!!!!

i have FINALLY been freed from the shackles of exams and revision!!!!!! WE ARE SOOOO BACK

thank you for being the MOST supportive and motivating wife because honestly WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT YOU???? :’)))

me rn ⬇️

YAYA!! MORE TIME TOGETHER NOW WOHOO ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´- ✺◟( ᐛ )◞✺

Being your wife is the greatest achieve I possibly could have!! It's been an honor supporting you (￣^￣ )ゞ AND I WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE ‼️

Lovingly waiting for you now!! Me ⬇️

(But yeah, genuinely happy for you, my ladybug!!)