#marc henry

[killyridols]

everything you like i have never even heard of by marc henry, 2023, oil on canvas, 65 × 50 centimeters

[xan-the-emo-trans-man]

”you can’t prove they were gay!”

well you can’t prove they weren’t gay

[diioonysus]

love + art

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Henry Wilcoxon and Claudette Colbert on the set of Cleopatra (1934)

[mrs-illyrian-baby]

Mob Rules | Mafia AU | Reader x ...everyone

Bucky and Steve have banned girlfriends in the gang, but they're not cruel, they know their crew works hard and needs to let off steam sometimes...and that's when your hard work starts.

Warnings: 18+ for sexual content, language and themes now and throughout this AU

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Masterlist

Bucky - Cockwarming

The room was completely silent. Each of the assembled crew around the table staring at Cap and Sarge. 

You didn’t really want anyone else in the room, you had been quite happy, sprawled on the large blanket under the table, moving between your new masters in turn. You had been licking a long stripe up Bucky’s hard cock when the first knock sounded, jolting you from your soft state into one of panic. 

Tucking himself away, Bucky had shouted ‘enter’ allowing a seeming herd of other people into the room. 

Sensing your nervousness, Steve had placed his hand on your cheek, his thumb rubbing against your bottom lip until you sucked the digit into your mouth, once more content to rest between them while they carried out their business. 

“Is this real, or a trick?” The man’s voice was like thunder, loud but clear. You couldn’t tell who was talking yet, only seeing a series of shoes, combat boots and a few loafers, one pair of battered trainers…you closed your eyes, sucking harder on Steve’s thumb and focussing on the polished shoes in front of you, one brown pair, one black pair, Steve and Bucky, Sir and Sarge, that was all you needed to worry about.  

“It’s not a trick, Thor.” Steve rolled his eyes, “we know we brought that rule in, no girlfriends.” 

A disgruntled murmur ran around the room, none of the men willing to vocalise how frustrated and angry they’d been since. 

Bucky slammed his palm onto the table and the room went quiet again, you jumped clinging to his calf, but remained where you were. 

“We brought the rule in, now we’re fixing it, but only if you're polite.” He growled.

“C’mon out, Bambi.” Steve and Bucky pushed their chairs back and Steve held out a hand to you, the ring on his pinky finger flashing in the afternoon light. 

Placing one hand slowly in front of the other you crawled out from underneath the table, one hand on Steve’s thigh, one on Bucky’s. The latter reached down, cupping your chin in his large, tattooed hand and pinched your cheeks. 

“Good girl, now say hello to the crew.” 

You turned, kneeling high enough that your head and shoulders peeked over the top of the walnut table, resting your chin on one hand you raised the other in a wave, “hello.” You whispered, nervously eyeing the array of men and women sitting around the long conference table.

You’d been worried ever since Cap’ and Sarge had informed you that your world would be expanding outside of their closed off penthouse, but now you felt that familiar throb of longing deep between your legs. They were handsome, your masters’ friends, so perhaps this wouldn’t be so awful after all. 

Bucky tucked a palm under your elbow and helped you stand, your feet wobbly after your time spent kneeling at his feet. Your heels tipped you forward slightly and you crossed your arms behind your back to steady yourself, pushing your chest out at the same time. A collective intake of air rippled around the room and, you supposed, that was to be expected given your scanty attire. 

Steve had wanted you to make a good impression and had chosen a soft pink babydoll with plenty of ribbons and bows. You certainly felt like a doll once they’d finished dressing you up but you loved it, loved that you didn’t have to make any decisions anymore. You let your wide eyes take in the room again, the hungry looks in everyone’s eyes. 

“Bambi, the family -” Steve gestured to the assembled group, “family, Bambi.” 

There was a chorus of replies, hellos and good mornings before the room went quiet again.

“Well, we don’t have much work to do today, so -” Bucky looked up at you, his hand on your hip protectively, “get to know everyone, okay. Take your time.” His smile was soft, but dropped from his face when he looked back at the rest of the family, “as for you, be polite.” Bucky glared around the room, “and remember to play nicely.” 

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Happy Harvest Festival (Halloween)!

To celebrate, here's a themed assortment!

[first-edition]

Welcome to this year 2023 Smutmas!!!! Im currently working on as many works as i can but here the teaser for all of you since I started late lol. If you want to be added to the tags list please leave a dm or message me!! Thank you

DAY 1: Present (modern!Sandor Clegane x wife!reader)

DAY 2: Three Wise Men (Jake x Steven x Marc X reader)

DAY 3: Gingerbread (Steven Grant x baker!reader)

DAY 4: Toys (Bucky Barnes x reader)

DAY 5: Santa Baby (Bucky Barnes x reader)

Day 6: OH! Holy Night (Matthew Murdock x Virgin! Reader)

DAY 7: Gold (Spencer Reid x reader)

DAY 8: Frankincense (Geralt of Rivia x reader)

DAY 9: Myrrh (Hellboy x “monster”!reader)

DAY 10: Mistletoe (Arron Hotchner x Reader)

DAY 11: Peppermint (Sandor Clegane x Princess! Reader)

DAY 12: Sugar Plum Fairy (Henry cavil x Ballerina! Reader)

[theeblooferlady]

'sharp objects' hbo "vanish" directed by jean-marc vallée, 2018.

[ruminiscence]

The Artistic Beauty of Southern France: A Short Film

Saint Paul de Vence - The best village!

This charming village is undoubtedly my favourite destination in the south of France. It's a true haven for art lovers and introverts (it’s so quiet despite being kinda packed), having been home to many renowned artists such as Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Henri Matisse, and Yves Montand. This place sells itself.

A fan of medieval architecture? This village is steeped in it; wherever you go you'll find that ornate, charming feel.

I’m especially appreciative of the eccentricity which lies in the little things; the rustic knick-knacks would make exceptional decorations for homes.

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue April 1, 1957

Marc Bohan for Jean Patou Haute Couture Collection Spring/Summer 1957. Joanna McCormick in an organdy ensemble with the exception of a black satin bow which connects the strapless black dress to the jacket organdy bouffant with black polka dots. Hairstyle by Guillaume.

Marc Bohan pour Jean Patou Collection Haute Couture Printemps/Été 1957. Joanna McCormick dans un ensemble en organdie à 'exception d'un nœud en satin noir qui relie la robe noire bustier à la veste bouffante en organdie à pois noirs. Coiffure par Guillaume.

Photo Henry Clarke vogue archive

[runa-falls]

recent reads - july '23

if you enjoy these fics make sure to reblog and comment to show your support for the writers!

(*) nsfw (**) dark (~) angst (^) fluff

series - [read a lot more this month bc of travel!]

poe dameron

alabanza*^~ - @brandyllyn [ao3]

“A mis-delivered message causes You and Poe Dameron to become anonymous penpals. But falling for each other via letter while at the same time falling for each other in the real world leads to more than its fair share of complications.”

din djarin

miscommunication*^~ - @ezrasbirdie [ao3]

“When the Mandalorian brings you aboard his ship to care for and protect his son when he’s away, neither of you is what the other expected. You’re both exceptionally bad at reading each other, and you’re afraid of what might happen when your past inevitably catches up to you.”

henry cavill 

crystal ship* (RPF - mafia AU) - @littlefreya

“Henry is the most dangerous crime lord in England, he has everything he wants and women throw themselves at his feet, but what really gets him off is what’s hard to get.”

(i usually never read rpf but littlefreya can make me read ANYTHING)

geralt z rivii

outlander*^~ - @leva [ao3]

“The witcher universe was cruel and unforgiving. You couldn’t imagine lasting a day in it yet here you were. It wasn’t all bad, the food was decent, some folk were nice and you even had your very own mutant bodyguard to boot. Not to mention Jaskier being your personal radio station on the road.”

kylo ren

cruel world*^~- @worm_girl [ao3]

"When Professor Ren moves in next door to your sorority house and you become one of his students, it is impossible for the two of you to ignore the pull you have to each other.”

[not reader-insert:]

reylo (my comfort ship)

all our days*^~ - @voicedimplosives [ao3]

"I can listen no longer in silence." The hologram projection of his strangely handsome face is cobalt blue, flickering, and full of static. "I must speak to you, Rey. You… you pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me that I am not too late.” 

bamon (TVD) (my other comfort ship)

spellbound*^~ - @ladyloec

“An AU of Bonnie and Damon in the Prison World, without Kai, but with a problematic blood shortage that leads to our favourite judgy witch and snarky vampire getting closer than anyone anticipated.”

one-shots (all are reader-inserts!)

moon boys

satisfactory pt.1 + pt.2* (pornstar!jake) - @whatthefish

weightless~ (steven angst) - @m00nsbaby

call me* (feral!steven) - @writefightandflightclub

acts of service^ (marc fluff) - @ivystoryweaver

nice job!*^ (sub!steven fluff) - @romanarose

nathan bateman

indulge me* - @leoluved

poe dameron

wasted on you*^ - @campingwiththecharmings

blue jones

a long night** - @melodygatesauthor

beg** - @“”

santiago garcia

just friends pt.1* and pt.2*~ - @campingwiththecharmings

say my name*~ - @writefightandflightclub

threesome: santi x reader x frankie* - @youvebeenlivingfictional

a midnight picnic - @sweetly-yours-and-mine

miguel o’hara

rendezvous* - @campingwiththecharmings (i’m so sorry i’m tagging u so much lmfao)

stitches and claws* - @astroboots halo* - @missdictatorme

surrender* - @romanarose

llewyn davis

anchor* - @bits-and-babs

ezra prospect

darkness* - @ezrasbirdie

joel miller

what comes after*~ - @softlyspector

frank castle

all up in smoke^ - @saintmurd0ck

raymond smith + tangerine x reader

who you belong to*~ - @youvebeenlivingfictional

[novakaiserart]

FE Awakening AU; Purple Serpent House

Following this post, here's the second house As the Halidom' southern neighbor, tensions have been high between the two nations. Alongside this, internal conflict is never ending as well. The country is divided by Grima's followers and regular folks. The cult has a huge reach over anything that happens in the Theocracy and as such, they're involved in just about everything. A harsh land praised by their expertise at magic and the dark arts, as well as renown for many, many mercenaries and thieves roaming the land, Plegia is plagued by many stains on it's name. Ezra: Eldest son of Gangrel and Aversa, he's seen some shit. Upon learning at a young age that his parents' marriage was purely political to appease the Grimleal, Ezra grew a profound hatred for the cult. He holds many of his father's beliefs, but refuses to swear by his ways. He enrolled in the Academy to spy on the neighboring countries. Elisabella: Youngest daughter of the pair, she's the splitting image of her mother in almost every way. Unlike her brother, she has no aversion to the Grimleal and wishes to join them once she graduates. Tensions between the siblings are high and they've been growing apart more and more as the years go by. Marc: Youngest son of Robin and Henry, he's like a mini version of his mother. Usually calm and collected, he adores discovering new things and partaking in Morgan's weird antics. He admires his oldest sister and his parents above all else and strives to impress them every step of the way. Morgan: Youngest daughter of Tharja and Darean, Morgan is quite energetic. She adores pulling pranks on her loved ones. Despite her and Marc being cousins, they were born on the same day by some miracle. She enrolled coincidentally without telling him at the same time. Noire: Tharja and Darean's oldest daughter, she's timid and quiet. She detests violence and detests the dark arts even more. Coming from a long line of extremely powerful shamans, Noire is struggles to learn any dark magic and it is unknown whether she was born with Crests. Vincent: Only child of Gaius, he was originally born in the Halidom. Though, shortly after his birth, his mother passed away. He's been roaming the continent ever since with his father, eventually settling in the capital of Plegia to pick up odd jobs to make ends meet. Wanting to make a name for himself, he enrolled in hopes of grabbing some powerful people's attention. Alice: Oldest daughter of Robin and Henry, she's her father's treasure. She lived a relatively cozy life, with her parents' stand in the Plegian army. Though she's not much of a fighter, she enrolled to keep an eye on her cousins and brother. Maryam: Youngest child and only daughter of the Great General Mustafa, Maryam is following in her older brother's footsteps by enrolling at the academy. She dreams of becoming a renown general, just like her father. Her ambitions are only met by her feisty personality. Ohhh boy, I had to make up so much stuff for this lol. Enjoy Henry and Gaius' fanmade children. Few references hidden here and there, kuddos to you if you can find them

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Masterpiece or Hot Mess?

Here Are 7 Bad Paintings by Famous Artists.

Even the most adept of painters can totally miff it.

Ah, the expressive brush strokes of Van Gogh, and oh, Chagall’s dreamy scenes! Celebrated artists throughout history have produced some of the world’s most ravishing works, executed with an unparalleled mastery of light and color, line and space. But let’s face it: they also turned out their share of duds. We’re not talking about paintings intended to capture the grotesquerie of human life, but artworks that evidence clumsy mark-making, questionable choices, or a rudimentary hand. Even the most adept of painters, it seems, have their off days.

Don’t believe? Here are seven artworks by famous artists that will make you question their credentials.

Henri Matisse Portrait of Sarah Stein (1916)

Matisse’s portraits are recognized for their evocative planes that seem to bear out the sitters’ psychological states. But not so much in this work. Part of a double portrait of his patrons, Michael and Sarah Stein, Matisse here has rendered Mrs. Stein sans dimensions, her facial features overly simplified and her neck caught between what seem like giant scissor blades. His vibrant palette is also absent here, save for the light patches he slapped onto Stein’s face. Even the study Matisse did of Stein looks grades better than this completed portrait—just saying.

Edvard Munch Angry Dog (1938–43)

In case you couldn’t tell, Munch did not like this dog. While the Norwegian artist was certainly an animal lover, this pooch, which belonged to his neighbor, was apparently an untamed beast that did not endear itself to Munch. “I have myself many times on dark nights been attacked by it,” he wrote, “even right outside my own house.” Such behavior only slightly excuses this hastily daubed piece of nightmare fuel, in which the titular dog seems not so much angry as ready to escort you to the underworld.

Marc Chagall Hommage à Apollinaire (study) (1911)

Granted, Chagall’s work has tended toward the whimsical and symbolic, but this garish work, a study for his ode to poet Guillaume Apollinaire, is probably best left unseen. While the piece is meant to depict the conjoined bodies of Adam and Eve, it instead captures confused proportions and a gaudily muddled background. To be fair, it is a study, which did pave the way for a stunning avant-garde canvas, so we’ll go easy on this one.

Vincent van Gogh Young Man with Cornflower (1890)

Sorry to break it to you, but Van Gogh produced a handful of real lemons in his day. Our vote, however, must go to his painting of a youth he encountered at Auvers-sur-Oise. Surely, the artist’s intention was to capture the subject’s sunbaked complexion and radiant smile—the “je ne sais quoi of the eternal,” as Van Gogh described it. But what he turned out was a green-eyed, spotty-cheeked, pointy-eared creature, his discolored lips clamping down on a cornflower stem. I don’t know what, indeed.

Georg von Rosen The Sphinx (1887)

Though hardly the most well-known name on this list, Swedish painter Georg von Rosen was recognized toward the end of the 19th century for his finely detailed historical scenes, created in strict academic style. Which makes this 1887 artwork downright baffling. Von Rosen’s portrayal of the mythical critter has the body of a lion and the head of a human female, except the proportions are so out of whack that it distracts from the meticulously drawn work. Seriously, where’s her neck at, Georg?

Pablo Picasso Fillette à la corbeille fleurie (1905)

Put aside, if you can, the grossly asymmetrical power dynamics of a grown man having a child pose in the nude for him, and still, this early Picasso canvas is, well, not his best. The face of the mononymous “Linda” is drawn with some evocative world-weariness, but she’s otherwise clumsily rendered (the work’s one-time owner Gertrude Stein bemoaned the girl was painted with “feet like a monkey”). Not that the circumstances and gaucheness of the painting hurt its market: this hot mess was snapped up for $115 million at Christie’s in 2018.

Rembrandt van Rijn Stone Operation (Allegory of Touch) (c. 1624–25)

At 18, Rembrandt created a series of paintings, each an allegory of one of the five senses. Understandably for a young—but no less gifted—artist, these works don’t reach the level of realism and tenebrism that marked the Dutch master’s later works. Smell and Hearing are forgivable, but Touch, showing a man undergoing a quack operation, is downright cartoonish, from the doctor’s three-fingered hand to the onlooker’s pinhole eye. Surely, the scene is meant to be comical, but not this much of a joke.

By Artnet News.

Top Painting: Vincent van Gogh, Madame Roulin and Her Baby, (1888).

[mrs-illyrian-baby]

Now that Bambi's been introduced to the family...

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