by Diana Diehl | Dec 12, 2012 | Real Life, Screenwriting, White Storm, The Movie
When Fate smiles, a hush falls over the room, and our inner caveman dares to venture outside the circle of firelight to gaze open-mouthed at her seductive ghost. For she speaks to us from the shadows in capital letters, no matter what name we call her: Serendipity,...
by Diana Diehl | Dec 5, 2012 | Screenwriting, White Storm, The Movie, Writing
It is beyond reason that I should not have entered a post about this project before now. Since May 2012, I have been officially working on the screenplay for a full-length movie, White Storm, based on a concept by Bruno Werneck. This illustrious graphics designer...
by Diana Diehl | Nov 15, 2011 | Art, Jewelry, Wishsticks
I’ve posted new jewelry in the portfolio: affordable, humorous pendants with a hint of Steampunk, Wish Sticks are beautiful, elegant, or silly. See the portfolio page and visit mywishsticks.com for the latest listing. ...
by Diana Diehl | Nov 15, 2011 | Art, Fashion, Journal, Steampunk
Continuation of Steampunk Discussion (#3) Previous/Next (not yet) In this continuing discussion of Steampunk, I’m plumbing the depths. What is the draw of Steampunk? In the previous post, we explored the sense of exploration and wonder, of the frontiers of...
by Diana Diehl | Nov 15, 2011 | Art, Journal, Steampunk
Continuation of Steampunk Discussion (#2) Previous/Next Time and again, people at art shows ask about Steampunk. Its appeal seems to be growing, leaking into mainstream awareness. For instance, on October 30, 2011, “Luann,” a syndicated Sunday comic in...
by Diana Diehl | Oct 28, 2011 | Events
No, I’m not talking about the vacillations of the U.S. dollar. I am pondering the other meaning of currency, specifically, the value of keeping Web sites current and up-to-date. I was busily getting ready for an art show tomorrow, specifically The Bohemian...
by Diana Diehl | Oct 19, 2011 | Art, Steampunk
Muzeo, an art museum in the heart of Orange County, California, is presenting concurrent exhibitions: The Queen’s Gallery, authentic Victorian art from the collection of Dr. Howard and Linda Kohl, and Steampunk: History Beyond Imagination, a collection of...
by Diana Diehl | Oct 18, 2011 | Short Stories, Writing
The shiny steel tracks led into the distance for as far as eleven-year-old Lee Sing could see, which was a long way—farther than the children from the nearby Shoshone village could see. Sometimes Lee would go hunting with them. He could spot a rabbit in the hot noon...
by Diana Diehl | Oct 18, 2011 | Nature, Steampunk
Did you know that a collection of crows is called a murder? I am fascinated by crows. The banner of this Web site features a crow; they are a major motif on my steampunk tattoo. Their intelligence intrigues. Their adaptability amazes. We (well, some of my fellow...
by Diana Diehl | Oct 17, 2011 | Art, Customized Shoes
Sometimes, shoes just don’t cut the rug like you want them to. Traditionally, shoes keep your feet warm and protect your soles from objects and pathogens on the ground. But shouldn’t they do more? Shouldn’t they put bounce in your spirit as well...
