C.E.S. - ACCG: History

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Hello, 
Welcome to our BIG list/ "B'list" of our past experiments with this project, and the "credit where due" section of whom helped us out! For the unaware, an introduction.
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A BIG THANK YOU VERY MUCH!, to all whom have volunteered their time/ assistance in any way throughout these trial period years of this Halloween Calendar/ H.C.1 project. 
Brief History
  In 2010 we started this in a cemetery. In 2012 this became an official road trip option, with our first private photo shoot in Toronto. We loved the chance to explore new places and locations; and offered June & July as our interchangeable months for road trips to local/ semi-local locations throughout our Ontario community.  Time for some fun with family & friends (FWFF)!  
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LOCATIONS
Shakedown Street, & various friends.
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MAKE-UP
Shyenne Messer, Adrienne Zaugg, Rob Grey, & Doug Jones.
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MODELS 
  And The Genitorturers even stopped in for a quick visit - sadly the picture taken was very grainy. We may still share it anyways, not sure yet. Want to see it, let us know... (^&^)
We are happy to say we have had at least 7 repeats, and the interest for others to "get in on it" is still growing!
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NOTES: 
~ Names may be pending due to retrieval location in files. If you are one listed here without a name, please email me at chriss.projects@gmail.com; so I can add your name to the list. Thankz
~ For our friends that have wished to be included/ had a hand in helping, and whom have passed away... 
We honour them here, as our November's month.
Examples:
~ "Big Bill": whom wanted to be in it, but unfortunately he passed away first .
~ Thomas Reidel: whom helped when I needed it most.
You are both missed by many, and in many ways! R.I.P. & Keep on Rock 'N' Rollin' Brothas! XOXOXO
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PHOTOGRAPHERS 
~ Myself (Chris S.)
Past Assistant photographers:
~ Andie Dahl (I call her "Raggedy Andie Photography (R.A.P.)")
~ Meg Thomson - Raevyn's Inspirations Photography 
(Glad you like this nickname Meg! - R.I.P. Photography)
Contact:    Facebook   (519) 277 - 1064    raevynsinspirations@gmail.com
~ Katie Graham
~ Doug Jones (a "photo ninja")
~ Rob Grey (a year, of left overs!) 
~ Christine (Killbride)
~ Ryan G. Zacher 
~ Garry Last 
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THEMED PHOTO SHOOTS
NOTE: Not all were used in the calendar project. 
Faeries; Alternative Models at all Shakedown Street parties, and my annual Land of the Dead Journeys in October (history: First Mennonite, & Laurentian Wetlands); Red Riding Hood with Granny and the Big Bad Wolf; DIY; Mystics;
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~ my Bloody Nurse - Aug.20 - My Extended back yard
~ Sugar Skullians - All October - Land of the Dead Journeys - Some include Dead Dolls
~ Dead Dolls - May 31 - International Monster Day (Hespler Village)               
      - June    - Private shoot (Hespler Village)
~ Steam Punk - July 26 - Private shoot (Hespler Village)
~ Cosmic Character (included steam punk)
         - June 21 - Victoria Park (beside/ behind the clock tower)
         - July 26 - Private shoot (Hespler Village businesses) 
              * Black Orchid Designs Alternative Couture/ Rowan Photography, The Vault, 
                 & The Cat, The Book, & The Candle.
         -  Aug.9 - Shakedown Street party - "Freak Love" (Peace Haven chapel)
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TRANSPORTATION - us or stuff
~ Meg Thomson, Thomas Reidel (R.I.P. brotha!), Cynthia McDonald, Erica B., Doug Jones, & Of course transit systems within cities.
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More Information:  Opportunities         Disclaimer
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NOTE:
This will be updated more.
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NOTES
~ This idea/ project has been much interest within the arts & culture community from individuals, artisans, and business owners, family, friends, and strangers alike. 
~ I have done this project voluntarily at my own cost, and I now must seek assistance/ support from our community. 
~ Otherwise, to continue this project we are online only; and even here, we debate future continuations.
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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C.E.S. - Adventures

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Hello,
Life is a journey, full of adventures!
   Like anything within Life, it depends on your choices of what to do. Here is a collection of different adventures we have had, and yes some are with our Sista site Wild Wicked Women - Creative Collective. Starting with the shortly after starting our Sista site in 2009.
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Listing by as best I can remember from earliest to present (Left to Right), and includes photo shoots and other activities/ events and categories/ projects either attended, or hosted.

We got Bent!         the Unexpected        ACCG         Double  -  Whammy!         A Round 2 It night
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UrbanEx         KSttC        some fun         Sexy 
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More will come to this blog!
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Adventures - Double Whammy2

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Hello,
   This was the second event of my evening, and something that was a complete contrast to the previous event. I took a pause between events, to catch my friend up with how my adventure was going thus far. I told her what the event was (Re/Max Fundraiser), and how it was a crazy networking night - shutterbug me. Then we were off to the second event.
Event: Club Ren - Kings Meet Queens
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   As we parked, we saw a girl looking lost on the sidewalk (9:30PMish). When I attempted to help, I got dirty looks and an attitude - oh well. We got stamped as we walked in, got our drinks, and found a table with a good view of both the dj booth and the stage. This was great because I also happen to know the dj, as Brent and I have been friends for a while by this point. So I asked him who I should talk to about picture allowances. Once informed I made my approach, asked, and they agreed. I then had the chance to go back to Brent and say hello, and started taking pictures until the need of fresh batteries. A quest was born!
THE MAYHEM!
  I informed my friend of the quest, and made a quick trip to the store. I came back just in time for the show's starting, changed my batteries, and continued taking pictures as I left the table. Soon after my friend joined me, and somehow ended up finding herself in trouble. Straight drunk guys hitting on her, and other ladies pooring their drinks "accidentally" on her - and then hanging around to chat. Not a good way to meet someone eh? - poor friend.
   I got as many shots of each performance as possible, edited a little while I went ("costing me" battery power), blinding everyone along the way (sorry everyone), and I happenerd to notice someone video taping the event. When I he wasn't busy I spoke with him, and ended up sharing my contact information. The door of opportunity was open with others in the area, and I got to speak with them and share with them also. By the time I was done, I had gone through the better part of 2 sheets of paper... lol.
   I then continued on my quest of pictures, only to run out of battery power (thankful for 2 more batteries), and ran out of picture storage room in my camera. Time to do more picture editing, down to at least 1 picture of each performance - with the exception of a favorite and a "story". Pushing my luck to continue, I found I was running out of battery power again. I tried to be quick with the power usage, and get a few more before completely empty batteries (not an easy task). I managed it, re-joined my friend, discovered the display table with her, and discussed leaving as the hour was getting late. It was already 2AMish, and others were starting to buy me beers - on top of what I had already drank - Ooops, got a little drunk (hahaha).We left, and got some food on the way home.
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All in all it was a very fun night with 2 kinds of adventures - I will have to do it again!
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Catch the pics here, and If that doesn't work, try here.
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Until next time...
Crazy adventures await!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Live Body Cast Night

Hello,

   This was a much appreciated experience on Mar.24,2010, that was gained through a road trip with 3 of us! Our first project with a new friend, Brett Moore from Special FX Make-Up in Hamilton. Although we got off to a late start, we still had a good amount of time to work with. Hooray!!!

The project: a LIVE BODY MOLD! (^&~)

   Once at Brett's "headquarters", we found him with a table set up and ready to go! Next, Brett briefed us on the product we were going to use, the requirements, and what we were going to do. 
PRODUCT & COMPARISON

1. Used
 Alja-Safe

~ Powder that must be mixed with water.

~ Comes in a 3 lb box.

~ Prob. cheapest for this kind of product - SEAWEED made. 
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2. Comparison
 Alginate

~ Premixed.

~ Comes in a 1 lb can.

~ Twice as expensive.

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REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
~ Room Temperature required during application of the impression material.
~  Mold drying time required before removal - guesstimate 1hr .
~ Application Hands: Brett Moore, Cristiana S., & Debbie S.
~ Model: Chris S. (me, from Collaborative Endeavors Studio/ C.E.S.)
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NOTES 
~ Both sides of the torso (= 1hr each - drying time) was made.
~ Seaweed product once mixed was similar to "Jello".
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   As Brett mixed our "Jello" substance, Cris and Debbie were quick to "glove up", and Debbie (wearing an apron) looked ready for some serious butchering.  This is where I started taking my pictures to document the event! (^&^)

BODY CASTING
1. Apply the "Jello" substance:  
~ It MUST be done quickly, and from the top down. 
~ "Jello" substance may stick to model better than where placed.
 It was cold, wet, and rather interesting to have so many hands involved with the application. 

2. Apply the cotton:
~ IMMEDIATELY (before the "Jello" dries), and spread as evenly as possible (think cob webs). 
Sounds simple, but tricky! Be prepared ahead of time as much as possible!
3. Apply plaster bandaging strips:
~ 2 or 3 even layers, wet (not dripping). 
This was much like paper mache projects.
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   Once complete the mold started sliding after 5 minutes, so "all hands on board" were used to keep it on until it set. This did not take long, and I got to take pics. of the front half of our mold. After a break, we took on the back of the torso. Learning from the first half helped us here, and we were done before we knew it. It was getting late by this time, so Brett offered to complete the cast with plaster and send pictures once done. Thankz so much Brett!!! (^&^)
NOTE:
The "Jello" seemed colder in the central lower back area, and application caused me to jump around a bit. Thankfully, no complications came from it.

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Catch the pics here:

http://app.onlinephotofiler.com/GalleryThumbnails.aspx?gallery=389084&ci=42555  
Note: working on location...

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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!!!

Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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Brain Inspirations

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Hello, 
Here is our BIG LIST (B'list) of Categories/ Projects!
We hope this inspires/ motivates to accomplish great things throughout Life! 
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Adventures
Life’s journey is on big adventure after another!
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Archives
Past stuff, information/ inspiration lists, and more.
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 Arts & Crafts
Various activities/ events attended, or hosted/ done by us:  Painting/ plaster of Paris; clothes, costumes, & prop creations, purse constructions, other painting projects, and more.

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Communicay-tions

   The key to many successes in Life, is communications. Our updates, general information about projects, events, and more. Where we communicate with you, as much as you can with us.
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Disconnected Contact

Ever feel disconnected from others/ society?  Like something is missing or not quite right?

Wish you could talk about it? How about here.
& Feel free to add pics with any new subject.
Thankz (*@^@*)

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Fashion
  Accessories, blogs/ vlogs, clothes, costumes, O.A.D. (overall appearance designing), shows, t-shirt trials, and more!

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Information Overload
We all know people, places, and things that could help others. I’m sharing… (^&^)

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KW Volunteering
The various places over the years we have helped out, and any in the future.

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Modeling
Alternative (various ways), "normal", O.A.D., body/ picture experiments, Dead Doll posing, etc...

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More will be added as I find it. Thankz for the patience.

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Other Activities/ Events
  ~ Weekly shared posts on FB from our community, and updates from all 3 of my major projects/ “business initiatives”.
~ Attendances at community activities/ events (pics taken, and shared after on FB).
~ Our “mini-events” – to promote attendance/ participation at local activities/ events within our communities
~ Positive Growth Inspirations (include our brother/ sister sites)
~ Our Odd Celebrations – some that do not promote other community events.
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More

Anything in additional fun we think of along the way to the above.

As we go, this B'list will grow!

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Have fun out there!
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)

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