Been a long time scince I've done this. Trying for the Boris Vallejo look. And of course, Veth is happy to be out of cold storage after such a long haitus. But life turns and twists, and often, we wind up dabbling at what we once loved, but found too painful to enjoy. September 11th, Afghanistan, and Iraq still hurt, amd now my son is gone off again to do what his father, and his grandfathers before him have always done. We talked one night when he was home for Christmas. And he reminded me how much I loved and enjoyed doing this. Fussing and tweaking with LadyLight on the other end of ICQ, sending things back and forth, overjoyed at success, and much hairpulling at setbacks. He thought LadyLight and I were insane, but knew we were having fun. And in that, he was happy for us, so humored our ranting and crying, knowing when we succeeded, there would be peace in the house...for a little while anyways. LOL! You know your getting old when your children have to remind you about life and things worth living for. Even amidst all the pain, there is often joy to be found...or rediscovered. So, Thank you Nicky. Thank you for being my son. I hope when you get to Kabul, or wherever you land this time, you have a way to peek in here, and see, that yes...she is still strutting her stuff. *LOL!* I love you. Stay safe, and come home soon. The collage texture itself by Veth. Every image is related to Veth, her sisters, or our own modeled menfolk. *winks, and grins a bit wickedly at Sir Bowen*. Most are by myself, but the collage includes art done by friends and some folks I've never met. They just found a use for her, or a Veth idea in their art. I chose this mode, and concept, because I was stunned at how much art had come from the birth of one simple Poser 1 model, and how it had influenced my life in so many ways. I have tons of other images, similarly related. I chose these here for what each meant to me personally, and the memory that goes with each. But I love them all. ***Credits*** Pasties, and tassles by Vethril, something I fashioned for the playing card contest that was held here. No, they are "not" a texture. They are a prop, LOL! Conforming stockings and garter belt by Agnes...Love her things. They are so femminine and daring. Spiral Earrings by Ed Driver. And I was pleased to see he is still here, lurking in chat. LOL! *gives Ed a big hug and thankee* Mini Corset with the Corset Skirt by LadyCherry, texture and transmap by Veth. Cherry has so many lovely things in Freestuff. It is impossible to choose or use them all. Photo Collage Prop is a simple item from mcleans "Proparama" collection. LOL, his things are always useful and handy. But the Read Me files are still the best part of each. LOL! Veth's hair is the Total Hair item by Hmann, available at the Rosity Online store. I am fooling with it, and am sure I'll get her "Big Hair" look with it eventually. I think I'm close. More tweaking though. It is in there somewhere. Just a little post on it in this one. LOL! I cannot find a readme for the floor texture, cameo necklace, panties texture, spiral armbands, or the back wall. *sigh* If you recognize them, can you please note it here, so we may give proper credit? After all, each texture, prop, figure, pose, or light is a piece of art in itself. And often takes days or weeks of hard work. And of course, Vethril Talshaya, by me, Vethril, I know she is an oldie, but hopefully, still a goody. *LOL!* (We'll work on that some more. Heehee...) Thanks for peeking in, bless you all, and enjoy the day!