2010
06.16

On Vacation

As of tomorrow, June 17th, I will be in Anchorage, Alaska for ten days. I will be returning June 27. I will not have access to my computer during that time.

Should you need any help, or have any questions about any of my products in that time, you can still contact me via email. I will still be checking it with my phone (but only occasionally, so I might not reply immediately. I also reserve the right to leave more complex things for when I get back lol)

you can reach my email at: ignisserpentus@aol.com or ignisserpentus@damageinc3d.net

I will also be updating my fb, twitter and myspace accts, as I will have full access to them thru my phone. You can also contact me thru them.

2010
06.11

God is a kid with an antfarm

So, I watched this really interesting program earlier. And it was interesting in that, it kind of covered one potential theory of the God concept. One that I think is far more believable than some supernatural entity.

Heres the link to the video in case you wanna see it….

Through the Wormhole – The God Experience

Basically, they surmised that the entire universe is made up of these tiny particles — tinier than atoms even. And these particles make up everything that we see (sort of how a pixel makes up an entire picture) And that all the forces of the universe can exist harmoniously in complex mathematical equations, which until recently, completely eluded physicists – they believed that the forces that make up the universe could not be computed in math. And from there, it is suggested that “God” is a being that is capable of complex mathematics.

Also, this program got me thinking of the human brain, in terms of computers and technology. All the human brain really is, is an organic machine, capable of computation. It is fired in a similar way that motherboards are — that being electric pulse that reacts with the chipset. In recent breakthroughs, they’ve actually created organic life with a computer. Granted, its primitive for now. But nevertheless, if something of that sort is possible to us, surely greater potential would be available to a being with incredible intelligence. Why couldnt one create a thinking and processing machine, which is encased in an organic shell? So, what if the universe really was an experiement, created by some being whose brilliance far outreaches our own, and everything we see was developed by means of a very powerful computer, capable of programming and creating organic life? And maybe this theory even stretches to the far reaches of our universe…. each planet… each star… black holes. Maybe theyre all results of an experiement, and were all created by a computer.

We also just created the LHC (large hadron collider) which can create microscopic black holes. Maybe thats not making stars like our Sun, or even planets…. but its a start. Wouldn’t that also be the same thing?

We can already SEE that sort of technology at play.

Ok… so it sounds a little like the Matrix, I guess. But it also actually supports my belief in the bible code.

What is the bible code? Well, basically, its a theory that suggests everything – past, present and future, can be scryed in the bible. They use a computer to decipher the bible (preferrably the Torah, actually, as its old and untainted) And in it, they can find actual events that have occured in history… with dates, names, etc. Its uncanny, even. Some skeptics believe that you could do that with any book…. but to the extent of everything they have found in the Torah? I dont think so. I remember watching programs on this, and thinking…. a code…. in the bible. That’s got to be alien technology. Coz only something with the capacity for extreme thinking, or capable of intricate technology, could potentially concoct a book with hidden messages in it, which can only be deciphered with a computer (or using more percentage of our brains than we currently utilize) There’s no way some primitive guy wrote all those hidden codes for sure. He’d either have to be capable of prophecy, or it would be an exhausting task, to constantly add in current events and rewrite the bible a gazillion times. And thats assuming the primitive human brain would even be capable of writing it, and simultaneously use a series of rules and patterns to apply to the code itself, without the use of a computer, which they obviously didn’t have way back when the Torah was written.

Im not going to get into the logistics of how deciphering the bible code works… its pretty complex, and works on multiple levels, but if you’re interested, just google the bible code.

Digressing back to my point, though. If you continue to think in terms of this mindset, it also supports some theories about the methods our ancestors used to create monolithic structures, like the pyramids of Egypt, structures at Tikal, or any of the impossible things they did. How would they do those things, without the aid of intelligent beings? To perfectly align the pyramids with the stars in Orion’s belt (back when they didnt even have telescopes) To concoct a primitive calendar out of erected stones….. even the alignment of certain structures that match constellation formations in the sky, that we cannot even see without the aid of a telescope. Buildings and architecture, which have lasted thousands of years, and we cannot even produce in modern times with our current technologies?

I say its ALL alien design. And I say in times passed, they’ve interacted with us, as any good parent would their child. They’ve given us hints of their existence, secrets of design, and even the tools to prophecize our own destinies and avoid certain downfalls. But now, we’ve come of age…. and the time for parenting us has passed. Not to mention, we’ve become a violent race of beings besides. And we would probably disect them, instead of easily and readily accepting them as our God, as we must have done in ancient times.

To me, this is more plausible. And really, it doesnt make it any less “God-like” I mean, the definition of a god, is someone with great power. And knowledge IS power.

2010
05.29

Dark Zodiac ~ Cancer

And another… figured Id do one more, since it had been so long. This one is Cancer

Dark Zodiac ~ Cancer

2010
05.29

Dark Zodiac ~ Aries

I finally got around to doing the next image in my Zodiac series… this one is Aries

Dark Zodiac ~ Aries

2010
05.22

One nation, under God?

So, I just got this email stating that 85% of Americans believe in God, and therefore, it is not understood why people have a problem with this line in the pledge of allegience, or “In god we trust”

Before I go on, tho… now me, personally…  I believe in something. More of a source of Power, or infinite energy that is in everything. If you wanna tag it with the title “God” I guess you could. Afterall, God is just a word.

Do I believe its some man in the sky? No.

Do I believe, that what I believe, is absolute truth?? No….

But now, we’re getting to the meat of the matter….

So do I have a problem with statements such as “One Nation, Under God? Actually…. yes, I do. Maybe 85% of Americans do believe that there is a god, but what about the other 15%??? And just because the greater majority believes, does that make the concept absolute? Not even close. I have never seen any evidence proving (or even disproving) that God exists. So having such sayings in our money, in our pledge of allegience or even as a motto, is absolutely asinine. Not to mention, archaic. You might as well stamp “I believe in the Tooth Fairy” on all our currency.

And thats completely getting away from whether or not the statement “85% of Americans believe” is a truth unto itself. That percentage seems awfully high, considering the rise in Atheism, Paganism, Wicca, as well as people of other Nationalities living in America, whom believe in their own God. Lets not even get into the many Polytheistic religions that believe in multiple Gods.

(Did you know that 99.9% of statisitcs are made up on the spot? LOL)

But thats not even the biggest reason why I have a problem with those lines…..

Anyone who comes to our country, would obviously have to obey our laws, etc etc. Does that mean they have to stop believing in their god, only to then believe in ours? Absolutely NOT! And they should not be expected to repeat lines in the pledge of allegience, such as “One nation, under God” It just seems like its a form of truncating their God, for ours…..

Personally, Id like to see mottos like that, tossed. Leave sayings like “In God We Trust” for Sunday sermons. If we truly are free to believe how we want, then whats the purpose of implanting things like that into everything remotely legal or political in nature?

2010
05.22

I am now on Twitter….

Coz I so needed another thing to keep up!! LOL

Actually, since most of my stuff is now streamed from my weblog and into aol lifestream, I figured one more wasnt a big deal. And wheee, I can update twitter thru my phone too!

Check out my twitter and feel free to add me!!

http://twitter.com/IgnisSerpentus

2010
05.22

Featured!

I got up to a notice that someone featured a piece of my artwork (Guardian of the Dead) on their site as best of the week.

Click here to check it out

Its an old one I handpainted a few yrs back in Photoshop…. but I do have a fondness for this one, since Anubis (my fave Egyptian god) is in it.

2010
05.14

Water to Gold Alchemy Brushes

My newest release on DAZ

2010
05.08

Visions Of Darkness

New Background set at my store — 10 Backgrounds for darker scenes

2010
05.05

A colorful rant….

Ok so, I feel the need to blog about Arizona. And my opinion might not make me popular, but I can assure you, it DOES NOT make me  a racist. In fact, Im a little tired of people inferring that those whom side with Arizona are racists. Seriously? Is that the best argument you can throw at me?

ILLEGAL is ILLEGAL…. am I right or wrong? Every person in this country has to ABIDE by the LAW… right or wrong? If a drug dealer gets busted for trafficking or even possession, or being under the influence, does he get off scott free just coz hes a person, and its inhumane to lock him behind bars? NO! Nor should they. Black, white, hispanic… the law is the same for everyone. If a person wants to come here from another country, MORE POWER to them. I embrace it, for I have many friends that are from other countries, and came to America the PROPER way. They couldn’t enter this country without knowing English FIRST. They had to fill out paperwork en masse, and they probably know more about America than native Americans do! They have to pay their dues and tirelessly cut thru red tape, and then they are finally rewarded with the prize — citizenship.

So in all fairness, is it RIGHT for people to come in from other countries, tip-toe past the border illegally and sneaky-like, take our jobs (and thats from natives and legal immigrants alike) use our resources, when they can’t be bothered to pay their dues? When many of them can’t be bothered to even learn English? NO, ITS  NOT RIGHT! And quite frankly, Im tired of hearing the argument from the other side, that what Arizona is doing is not humane. You guys have an odd concept of what humane is. Its not like we shoot them down, or subject them to tortures, or whip them like slaves. We simply require everyone to adhere to our laws, or they get sent back to where they came from… thats it. And that is how it SHOULD be!

If I decided to move to Italy, would I not be forced to learn Italian? Would I not have to adhere to their laws and standards? Would I not have to enter their country with proper documentation? I would have to learn Italian, I would have to acquire a visa and passport and I would most definitely have to abide by their laws. So why should it be any other way for us?

You want to be an American? Then you have to BE an American. And everything that implies….

And no…. this does not make me racist. I embrace more races than most americans (especially since I seem to be a minority in sticking up for Arabic people after 911) I deal with multi-raced people on a daily basis, as part of my job. I have friends from all around the world. If you want to voice your opinion on the matter, thats wonderful! Its your right, by our laws. But don’t sit there and call people of the opposing faction, racists. Coz quite frankly, thats coming across as “I’m sorry, I dont have a better argument than you, so Im going to go to my lowest point and infer you’re a racist. That ought to shut you up! Or at best, hide the fact Im talking out of my rear.”

When you come up with a better argument, then you can come talk to me……

In close, WTG Arizona! I hope that more states follow your lead.

2010
05.01

Web Dev: Favicons

Ok so, Im a total webdevgeek…. and Ive been currently geeking (with ann) over favicons. This has been our whole fancy of the week LOL

What is a favicon? Well, its a custom icon you can create for your website, with a logo on it, which will display in your browser when you load the site. When you add it to favorites, it will also show the icon, so you can spot the site…. well, on sight lol

Ok, cool, but how do you make one?

Well, for starters, it needs to be 16×16 pixels in size (thats really tiny) And it will need to be saved as an .ico extension — and Photoshop does not have that capability by default. Naye does Paintshop pro. This means you will have to have a friend make one (if they have a program that can actually save .ico) or you will have to buy expensive software to create a favicon…..

No, no, no….. it means you will have to look here!

Creating Favicons in Photoshop

This tutorial (courtesy of Ann) explains how to create one using a Photoshop plugin to make the ico file. So now, everyone in the galaxy can have pretty icons on their website! YAY!

Now… go forth and make icons!

2010
04.29

New Weblog

So, as you can see, Ive added a weblog. This nifty little doodad will be replacing my current update method, with a fully interactive blog upon which you can actually communicate with me, by leaving comments.

Need help or have a question about something? Simply post a comment (and you dont even have to log in!)

You can subscribe to it, using a wordpress account, or via RSS feed.

And everything thats new in my evil world will be added: From content releases, new art, and anything that pertains to my empire.

2010
04.29

Azraella

Available now at DAZ

Yeah, I know…. most everyone has already been introduced. But here she is again……