Atargatis

Silent Lion

2010-07-06T13:57:00.000-07:00

Welcome to a new group of themed creations. Instead of once a week getting a special, everyday is something special from different creators over the SL grid. This months theme is white and my entry, that releases on the 13th, is a Cowry Fin with accessories to match. This one day the fin and extras will only be 75L, so don't miss out!!!

A look into a new direction

2010-06-15T00:21:00.000-07:00

I have been debating starting something new for awhile now. But know matter how I try, the waters always call to me. So instead of looking to see about other mythical creatures (which I still have not given up the idea of). I want have begone to expand the options in the waters of Atargatis. I have been creating jewelry, special occasion skins, poses, tops, and now ears. I have so many designs waiting to come out that this last Wednesday I set the first set of ears and a special skin for sale for 50L. It is still in the store, but the price is now 250L.

I love creating new and wonderful items and this, I hope will be something everyone can enjoy. As a bonus, I HATE trying to color match my ears to my skin. It never comes out just right and if light hits them the wrong way then they color is WAY off. So, I have teamed up with Mango Mango, and the ear bases will match the tones of those skins :)))

Atargatis:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/20/235/13
Mango, Mango
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bad%20Blood/62/163/19

Hooked

2010-06-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

Something that absolutely makes me happy as a shopper as well as feel appreciated for supporting my favorite designers are group gifts. I'm not a shop group hopper and generally stick to shops I'm interested in hearing about their new releases. I also don't mind joining fees for shop groups I really like. I'm weird like that. I wish I had more room for in world group slots personally as I'm not too keen on the various subscription groups. I digress though!

This is a little group gift available to Atargatis group members. Something fun and a little edgy, just how I like things! It's a lip piercing made from a fishing hook. It's currently available in the group notices for a while. If you dilly dally and miss out though by not joining the in world group, I've heard that you can get it (and lots of other prizes) from the custom 7 Seas fishing prize all new and nifty in the Atargatis waters.

Join the in world group, Atargatis or try your fishing luck here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/25/237/13

location: Sakura Cove http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sakura%20Cove/200/86/1
eyes: House of Ruin by Ruina Kessel
eyelashes: Magika by Sabina Gully
skin: Burning Chrome and Heartsick Skins by Amesha Jewell
hair: WAKA & Yuki by yukitan Farrjones
jewelry: Atargatis by Cheran Snook

Silver Jewelry

2010-06-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

Aaaannnnd June is upon us all already! I missed last weeks' special release which was a luverly two person pose. Human and merrow striking a fun pose together. Cheran posted it in the previous post. *I know! GASP!!*

Swim fast and go get it!

I'm late with this Wednesday's (my excuse is evertime I try to blog I get distracted feeding the fishes here) as well but I bet 'cause Cheran is nice like that, it might still be available.

It is a very prettiful head piece that once again can be worn by finned and feeted alike. It's got a regal feel without being overly fussy. I think it might make a great design on top of a spear or staff as well *cough cough*. Especially something that can heal as the design reminds me of that serpent and wings image thingy on old fashioned pharmacies.

Go buy this Wednesday's special here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/17/227/13

Till next time!

skin: &Bean by Keiko Morigi
ears: Schadenfreude by Allegory Malaprop
eyelashes: Magicka
eyes & eye effect: FanFanFan! by fanfan Uriza
hair: Exile by Kavar Cleanslate
silver headpiece, fin set, harp animation: Atargatis by Cheran Snook

location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/17/227/13

I got carried away

2010-06-02T12:26:00.000-07:00

When I see the loverly poses of men and mermaids together I cant help but wonder about how many of those encounters would really be romantic. I mean the nature of humans is to say "that looks cool, I wonder how much I could get for that?" And who leaves the fish that grants every wish in the sea? Throw that maiden over your shoulder and take her home to mamma!

This was my nutty look at a couples pose. Yes you can find it @ Atargatis. Enjoy, I had fin making it.

More Turquoise and Red Coral

2010-05-20T18:21:00.000-07:00

SL™ is not behaving muchly for me today so forgive the somewhat crazy looking pictures. Also the lateness of this post since it is about a Wednesday special release. It's Thursday of course, and I bet if we're really lucky it might even still be around for some of Friday (tomorrow). Just hurry and get it if shiny things are your cup of tea!

Remember that blog post about the necklace? Well you can still get it and it's matching counter parts as well. All for their luverly special price for a little while longer. The next installment of Atargatis' special Wednesday release is a pair of matching earrings and a beautiful belt. Good things for the not so finned but very pretty for us finned folk.

I do love belts. They can add just a little pizazz to a fin look.

Buy it here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/20/235/13

Other Stuff:

location: Blake Sea, Mainbrace: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blake%20Sea%20-%20Mainbrace/35/110/11

skin: Pink Fuel by Mochi Milena

eyes and eye effect: FanFanFan! by fanfan Uriza

eyelashes: Kosh by Lynaja Bade

hair: mikan by Natsumikan Checchinato

nail polish: Sin Skins by Portia Sin

top, fin set and jewelry: Atargatis by Cheran Snook

Gacha Gacha

2010-05-15T19:29:00.000-07:00

I remember fun Cracker Jack prizes. Cereal surprises worth getting the box first to dig for. Not a lot of them mind you, cause then safety rules and regulations against putting toys in food got serious. I'm not that old. I did get regaled with elaborate stories I'm sure now must have been made up of some of those prizes from the "good old days" being records or rocket ships, things like that, and being totally amazed... I do remember the fun little plastic toys though and Gacha machines remind me of those fond memories.

They're kind of like those plastic bubble prize machines that stand guard in the back of grocery stores all over the place. The cheap but thrilling prizes promised to children everywhere by harried mothers just trying to get the grocery shopping done. "Just be good while I get the groceries and I'll give you a [insert correct amount here] for the machine."

Lucky for us in SL™ designers like Atargatis have some of these. For mere pocket change we too can try our luck for a lovely little prize.

Luck out I did! I am not overly fond of the color green. Let me rephrase that. I quite have a strong dislike of it. I fully expected this to be rewarded with a green gacha prize as I awaited while my 15 $L went through the machine and delivered it's surprise prize.

Joy! I got a black fin set!

Try your gacha gacha luck at Atargatis and see which prize you get. You have nine chances to win total for 15L $ a try. Eight of them, to win a fin set in red, green, yellow-green, blue, purple, pink, white or black. There is also a ninth chance to win a mer waist belt in shades of blue-violet.

Swim here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/20/240/30

the stuff worn:

skin: Mango, Mango! by Sileny Noel
ears: Schadenfreude by Allegory Malaprop
eyes: by Miriel Enfield
eye effects: FanFanFan! by fanfan Uriza
hair & hat: Posh by Jeanie Valois
nails: Sin Skins by Portia Sin
Baby Tux: Fusion by Todd Borst
gacha Black Fin Set,
poses 1 and 3: Atargatis by Cheran Snook
eyelashes: Magika by Sabina Gully
pose 2: Poses for prose and poetry by Frigg Ragu

location Mystic: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mystic/34/150/24

Turquoise Trails and Coral Sunsets...

2010-05-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

Well hello there my splashy friends! I'm Diver, and for those of you who don't know me, I'm an avatar, usually a selkie named Divergence Magic who likes to write and take pictures in and about the virtual world of SL™. I'll be lending my shopping, writing and picture taking skills to my good friend Cheran, here on her Atargatis Blog, helping to announce her new releases and stuff like that cause she's shy.

Okay, maybe she's just a little shy and more really super busy. She's totally into making fun things and always has a zillion projects going on simultaneously.

I'm really into buying fun things and taking lots of pictures and rambling on about the fun things and their fabulousness.

I'll probably also give some attention to older items in Atargatis as well because some of them have told me they are sad, never having gotten their own time in the limelight. We'll see... he he

I'm excited to be blogging here so without further delay, I present my first blog post of an Atargatis new release and it's yumminess that you too can have if you swim fast!

Today is Wednesday and as part of a small group of designers offering a themed special item to help you with the midweek blahs, Cheran is offering a beautiful necklace. It is made to resemble coral and turquoise entwined together and can be safely worn by merrow and land lubbers alike. It also goes extremely well with last week's release, The Sea Horse Wrangler, shown here cause I can't very well be naked wearing only a necklace riding a seahorse. Or can I?...

It sort of reminds me of some of the Native American jewelry one can find in high end souvenir shops out in Arizona or Texas with the added bonus of some bright coral mixed. Perfect for the Ropin' It Wednesday group theme.

You should get it. Just look at the loveliness of it. And cause Cheran is super awesome, it's only 50L$!

Buy it here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/20/240/13

credits and stuff:

ears: Schadenfreude by Allegory Malaprop
eyes: by Miriel Enfield
eye effect: FanFanFan! by fanfan Uriza
eyelashes: Kosh by Lynaja Bade
hair: Shag by Sebastien Aries
Sea Horse Wrangler and Turquoise Coral Necklace (Ropin'it Wednesdays Special) : Atargatis by Cheran Snook
skin: Mango, Mango! Sileny Noel
Sea Horse: Safe Waters by Goldenstar Sands

Location: Atagratis Main Store - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Monkee%20Business/20/240/13

Tetra

2010-02-01T23:24:00.001-08:00

I am happy to be able to say I am BACK! I took a bit of a break from creating and SL in general after some RL hardships that really shook everything up pretty bad. But I have been trying to get back into the creative mood lately and the most simple and common fish in an aquarium gave me inspiration. The common neon tetra, although nothing spectacular, is very beautiful. I wanted to capture that same simplistic beauty with this tail. It is available at all my shops so you are sure to find it and 249L. Hope you enjoy!

Lovin'the NEW me!

2009-10-25T23:22:00.000-07:00

Okay, you know that super thin and BIG bewbies are the "thing" in world. Of course all the fashions (finned and legged alike) are geared around that common look. I however got REALLY bored with the same ol' same ol' sooooooo I changed it up a bit and gave made myself a shape that has fuller curves but still allows most of the fashions in SL to look smashing on my new figure ;) Also I have to give props to LAQ for their most beautiful skin that I HAD to have and TRUTH hair that has become my newest addiction.

Anyway, YES, that's me. That is what my body looks like in world and I am oh so very happy. I will still be making my crazy fins to fit the "norm" in world, but all of my fins are easy to fit most shapes. Which FYI, for those of you who may have difficulty with the pant layer I use for my fins. If your shape is modify, 50 is the perfect hip placement for a "legged" fin. If you notice a gap, IM me, we'll figure out something ;)

Pieces

2009-10-08T15:12:00.000-07:00

A Frankenstein inspired fin I "pieced"this mermaid together. I am really a bit crazy when it comes to my fins. Based on the idea of Frankenstein, this mermaid was put together with the remains of a shark. Quite dead herself, she comes with a very cold Gothic skin complete with stitching, but there is also a undershirt layer that can be worn with ones own skin to give it that stitched together look. Not quite the thing for the faint of heart, but really a fun unusual interpretation for the scarier side of the water.

Mami Wata

2009-10-07T13:59:00.000-07:00

There is a upcoming hunt that I am participating in called Myths and Legends. I was excited to participate seeing that alot of the stories surrounding races get lost in the "coolness" of how they look. Being me I couldnt just do mermaids, I had to find an unusual specific one. I chose Mami Wata.

Mami Wata is a water-spirit, sometimes described as a mermaid figure, who can found throughout the western coastal regions and into central Africa. Mami Wata is described as having long dark hair, very fair skin and compelling eyes. Although she may appear to her devotees (in dreams and visions) as a beautiful mermaid, complete with tail, she is also said to walk the streets of modern African cities in the guise of a gorgeous but elusive woman. She is interested in all things contemporary: some of her favorite offerings include sweet, imported perfumes, sunglasses and Coca-Cola. Nonetheless, the spirit appears to be related to other water spirits (known in Igbo, a language of southeastern Nigeria, as ndi mmili) who have a much longer history on the continent. Mami Wata's colors are red and white. Those she afflicts with visions and temptations, and who experience her as an obsession or an illness, may wear the red of sickness and dangerous heat. Others who have a more positive orientation towards the spirit may show their blessings by wearing white. Most devotees wear a combination of red and white clothing. Mami Wata is also said to have a number of avatars on earth--mortal women who have the same look as the deity and who act as her "daughters." Mami Wata may give wealth to her devotees, her "daughters" or to her (male) spouses, but she is never known to give fertility. Some Igbo stories suggest that the fish under the waters are her children, and that she uses them as firewood.
Any skin looks great with this fin. Includes the fin, clothing, and all jewelry shown. Enjoy!

Thriller

2009-09-26T12:13:00.000-07:00

Well almost October and time to look at the darker side of our fishy selves lol. So the first of my stranger fins, I bring you Thriller!
Forgive the space between entries. I have been running around in both lives so as always I am a bit nuts.

It's HOT in them waters!

2009-09-09T15:03:00.000-07:00

I had someone request a most unusual fin for the waters. FLAMES! So how could I resist the bright colors of reds, oranges, and yellows? The flames are more of a Hot Rod design than a more realistic approach to the flame look of the fin, and with that in mind I could not resist the urge to give the mer Ghost Flames on the tail. This flame can be worn by male, female, and child alike, but is only photographed at the moment in the female form. The release (later tonight 9/9/9) will have the optional child top included. Hope you enjoy!

Late Nights

2009-08-30T23:53:00.000-07:00

Again I find myself playing with photos and loving the outcome. My days have been so full of insanity that I look forward to the quiet of late nights and the soft glow from my computer as it illuminates the keys. Tonight I was messing about with the idea of hiding in the depths. So I grabbed one of the new soon to be released skins and the Onyx from the jewel fin set, this is what I came up with.

Splash!

2009-08-30T00:39:00.000-07:00

I was up late (as usual), and began messing a bit with some pics I had made of myself. Usually nights like these lead to just very little sleep. Tonight however I was pleased with the silliness that I decided to share it with you.

I love late night mess abouts :)

Fins for the whole family

2009-08-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

I have gotten more and more requests for fins in assorted sizes which include more male and child fin designs. What most don't know it that a lot of the styles I make are really Unisex and need only slight adjustments. So to accommodate I will be adjusting many of the fins and including the accessories needed for child Av's such as adjusted tops (these can be worn by adults also) and the fins will be modifiable that need be.

I am working on a few pictures of some of the past fins to give an example of what each avatar would look like with the fin on and hope to have a demo fin in each unisex style soon. In the mean time, if I am there, don't hesitate to ask me to help. I will change shapes to model if need be, or help any troublesome adjustments.

Yes I am working on new styles still and have gotten many requests. So look for newness coming soon!

New fins, new events, new direction for Atargatis

2009-08-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

Yes this is my blog of NEW-ness. First thing that I am going to attempt, is my new resolution to blog more regularly (cause I know I don't write near enough in here). So I hope that you will see my nuttiness a bit more often.

Second bit of new news is more fins. For those of you that have taken part in the Hunt for the Black Pearl, the gold fin is now in assorted jewel tones. Quite pretty if I do say so myself lol. But most fun is the Instant Mermaid fin. Look close at the fin and you will see why Divergence Magic calls it Eat'd.

Last bit of news has to do with the new events and direction Atargatis is taking. Yes we are still a store in which I try to come up with new ideas and designs as fast as I can, and you are always welcome to visit the Sirens Wail Tavern for the dancing and fun mixed club activities. Where Pirates and mermaids actually get along.

Striving to make the waters here a place to enjoy, learn, and interact with friends and other species. I have added an underwater sandbox and creators pavilion. If you are just starting out with some original designs, there is a small store area here just for you.

Also some exciting events will be appearing soon. At the temple we will be having story and poetry readings. This will have featured speakers and times for anyone to share their own creativity or work they enjoy.

At the observatory/creators pavilion we will be featuring select artists in world to feature their art. I am excited to tell you that Miraculous Visions by Mirac Levenque will be one of the first artists to share with us her amazing works.

Also, I will be setting up selective times to teach some building classes in the creators pavilion.

I hope to have some awareness events soon also. If there are any other things you would like to be a part of, I invite you to send me a notecard or leave a message with the mer~greeter in the store.

Cheran Snook

2009-07-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

Well for those of you that may follow my posts, sorry its taken forever for me to re post. If you know me at all, you know that I never sit still and make lists of things to do so long, they will never be done. The picture kind of shows the insanity I love.

At the moment I have taken a pause on making fins (although I have already taken out my sketch pad again), to work on the store. I am please to say it looks wonderful. It is a bit on the modern side, but who says we mer don't have style and a modern taste ;)

Although Atargatis IS a store, I invite everyone to just come over and have a swim in the water. I did not buy the land so people would just shop, but that we can come together and enjoy eachothers company and the environment around us. We do have shallow waters here, just think of it as the Caribbean lol. They are deep enough to enjoy and have plenty of coral reefs and animals. The land is broke up into 6 areas:

1. Atargatis the store: this is where all my creations of fins and animations can be found, we are also setting up stores that others can bring their creativity

2. Atargatis Diving: here you can explore a sunken ship and its treasures. Beware of sharks ;) Rene has a beautiful shop for divers here, with an assortment of tanks and gear to choose from. Under the store is a slow development of plants and fish that we are working on.

3. The Siren's Wail Tavern: this be the place for all ye who dare to party. Its a fun area for pirates, mermaids, and those who love to have a good time. Parties and fun going on here all the time!

4. Atargatis: this is an open water area full of plants, animals and fun. We will be trying to have more events for mermaid (and divers) in this area.

5. Atargatis Observatory: This has to be one of my favorite areas. There is a glass build that allows those with legs to watch, from the safety of glass, the underwater world. On land you can see seals (and selkies) enjoying the sun. Or sit back and enjoy an island drink as the cool ocean breeze passes by.

6. Atargatis Temple: here you can swim and enjoy the surroundings or set up a special event of your own, from weddings to a social gathering. Just contact Rene Wilder or Cheran Snook for details.

Ill submit photos of the areas soon, and I will try to post more here ;)

Myths, Legends, Tales, and Folklore

2009-05-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

When I became a mermaid of Second Life, it was not just because the tails are so beautiful. It wasn't a childhood memory of The Little Mermaid, or my deep love of the sea and all the creatures and treasures it holds. I became a mermaid from my studies of the history behind them. The beautiful tales opened my eyes to so many new stories and new twists, that I wanted to "become" them.

As I look through pages of these stories, I watch my own mermaids story unfold in Second Life. Many of the fins I create is from my interpretation of a story I have come across. In the blog post to come I plan on not only including the history of the stories, but hopefully a fin to go with them. And I hope no one becomes offended as I take some artist license and make stories of my own from them.

Steampunk Mermaid

2009-05-28T00:33:00.000-07:00

I have always been interested in the fun inner workings of steampunk. Not only is everything very intricate, but it shows SL basic prims at their best. Plus nothing is to wild or unusual to dream up with steampunk.

I think there is so much to explore with and RP with (if you like that). SL is so wonderful about letting try new and wonderful things, and explore these fantastic worlds. Just look at me.... a mermaid!

So in my quest for something new in my line of fins, I thought of combining these two worlds together. Now for mer and legged alike, anyone can enjoy the depths of the waters with this brand new invention. filtering air to water or water to air, exploration will never be the same!

Depending on the tide and how this is excepted by others, I may be inclined to invent more and share them with our world!

Stretching my blogging fins

2009-05-25T22:58:00.000-07:00

As a mermaid, I tend to keep mostly to myself and enjoy the cool waters of Atargatis. Always looking for new ways of entertaining myself, I tend to come up with an assortment of fins as well as furniture and custom builds. I tend to do a lot, and find SL a wonderful place to express creativity. I hope to start venturing out more and keeping you informed about all the exciting adventers I have under the waters of this large land.