I couldn't log in here since latest technical changes on dA on 24^th, till I finally found out these two important news articles: short instruction for Windows and Mac users how to flush DNS cache: [link] plus instruction for Firefox users: Use DNS Caching for Faster dA Browsing [link]

dA, why you gave not this info on status forum? I could have done it earlier, for I managed to find out the short info on status forum right after 24^th.


Jun 23, 2007

Additional info about Tolk Folk 2007 - Adam Klein, creator of "Leithian" opera, together with his wife will join us, lead vocal workshops and sing with us 'Gondolin Betrayed'

Need to practice more anatomy? Then join this great CAFÉ Special Stage 01 - THE MALE ÉCORCHÉ workshops at CGTalk [link] Open for all, any 2D or 3D technique is welcomed, from traditional to digital media. I had a different and busy plan for these 2 weeks, but I can't lose a chance to participate in that


Jun 14, 2007

^{In the name of Dawn Felagund I'm passing you SWG news:}

As part of a special publication for the month of July, the Silmarillion Writers' Guild is seeking short fiction, poems, excerpts of longer fiction and poems, and artwork for inclusion in a compilation about the House of Fëanor. Seven in '07 seeks to show the diversity of creative works inspired by the House of Fëanor, and we invite all Tolkien fan-writers and -artists to consider sending in work for inclusion in this project.

Currently, we are seeking the following:

* Short fiction under 200 words about the House of Fëanor.
* Short poems under 20 lines about the House of Fëanor.
* Excerpts of longer works (fiction or poems) about the House of Fëanor. The excerpts should not exceed 200 words.
* Visual art (drawings, paintings, et cetera) focusing on the House of Fëanor.

Currently, we have compilations planned for Fëanor and each of his seven sons. Compilations for Nerdanel and Celebrimbor may also follow, so creative work about any of these characters is welcome.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, 24 June 2007. We will let you know after that which of your submissions we will be including in the compilation, and the compilation will be released on 1 July 2007.

Read the whole information at SWG: [link]

Help to spread the word and fav the news [link]



While if you are going to be in South West Poland area in July make sure you'll take a part in the IX Tolk Folk - JRRT fans convention, Bielawa 12-15 VII 2007.
I'll be there

This year's main topic is an open-air performance "The Fall of Gondolin" and you are welcomed to act out in this event

Here you can download the main song of the Fall of Gondolin staging - "Gondolin betrayed" - "Gondolin zdradzony" (mp3 file from www.tolkfolk.pl): [link] Polish lyrics by *Wilithin, music by Jacek Wanszewicz, the main voice belongs to Elżbieta Zachowska.

The event programme offers also:

- The Hobbits’ Race
- The Bard’s Bow Archery Tournament
- LARP
- vocal and acting workshops
- dance workshops
- fight arrangements
- performances
- concerts
- literary meetings

The participation is free of charge. For the foreign guests a camp site is also for free.
For more information visit:
- PL/Eng/Cz:

- TF page [link] & [link]
- Elendilion [link]

- PL - odwiedź dodatkowo forum Hobbitonu z bardzo przydatnymi informacjami: [link] & [link]

Fav the news to spread the word [link]


I'll try to post the forgotten art features before the convention.There are still a few artists missing, though, so add a comment to be featured [link]