So hard to believe that I have been on the Second Life grid this long. I still remember 2007 when I arrived on the color sims near the a popular sandbox. Building and creating my waterfalls... trying to mimic the world I really live in with the rivers, streams and natural places near my home. I have learned a lot here in Second Life. I learned how to build and though I am still a rudimentary scripter, it's amazing that I can even do that now!
My two regions have been so fun create. Like others, the passion we put into our land is the vision inside our heads. Some builders create fantastic fantasy worlds while others like me try to copy Mother Nature. It has brought a profound appreciation to the real world that I experience.
I am lucky. I travel, I see beautiful places on this earth and I try to bring that experience into the virtual world here. Without any fanfare, my regions are now in Second Life's showcase. I am so proud to have been chosen to be on that list. Look for WETLands in the Parks and Nature category; we are at #4 now. Wow! And, as a co-owner of THE A LIST! my actual land is actually on LL's list!
I have taken thousands of pictures and they are uploaded to my avatar, rafee's flickr and koinup. I created several RAFTWET Jewell youtube by myself and with my friend, Aoshi. And, the blogs... gawd, do I ever stop blogging? LOL! But, I needed something more.
A very good friend was on the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch videography team that finally won the Emmy. After a few years of being nominated, this death-defying team won this year. So, I talked to my friend and asked him if he would film a whitewater sequence in real life and incorporate my avatar rafting on WETLands. He was intrigued by the idea and enjoyed visiting both my land and SL.
Enjoy the video and then come on over to WETLands and try the rafts... or just bring a date and hang out in a natural park-like setting and just chill. There's an outdoor ballroom next to the bay area, both romantic and casual at the same time. Have fun!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
art box an educational installation
I have many favorite places in Second Life. Some are brilliantly creative and others are simple, elegant and immersive.
Art Box is a favorite. This is a gallery of internationally famous art by well-known artists in our world history. These are the artworks that we most recognize.
Here, you can become part of the art. You can attach props and be a character in the work itself. This is a place that will put a smile on your face.
Art Box is set up so that you can snap great pictures of yourself while you are in the art... in the piece itself. So have fun!
If you go, try to spend at least 2 hours here. There is a lot to see and a lot to try out. And, bring friends. It's a wonderful place to share with those who love art.
Art Box is a favorite. This is a gallery of internationally famous art by well-known artists in our world history. These are the artworks that we most recognize.
Art Box is set up so that you can snap great pictures of yourself while you are in the art... in the piece itself. So have fun!
If you go, try to spend at least 2 hours here. There is a lot to see and a lot to try out. And, bring friends. It's a wonderful place to share with those who love art.
Raftwet Jewell in Virtual Metaverse
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Monday, May 31, 2010
maximillion kleene as cyber warrior in second life
Maximillion Kleene as Cyber Warrior in Second Life
maximillion kleene as cyber warrior in second life, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
Raftwet Jewell in Virtual Metaversemaximillion kleene as cyber warrior in second life, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
Speaking of silly... we're we? LOL! I stopped off at The Herban Pipe club to catch Maximillion Kleene do a live music concert.
Hmm... he was wearing a purple and lime green cyber warrior costume. Explaining that this was an oldie but goodie outfit, he talked about his early days of Second Life.
His concert put a smile on my face as I listened to his tunes. I still remember the first time I heard him waaaay back in 2007. He sounds even better now than ever before! Love ya, Max!
Hmm... he was wearing a purple and lime green cyber warrior costume. Explaining that this was an oldie but goodie outfit, he talked about his early days of Second Life.
His concert put a smile on my face as I listened to his tunes. I still remember the first time I heard him waaaay back in 2007. He sounds even better now than ever before! Love ya, Max!
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
wetlands second life virtual land
wetlands
in second life
is a reflection of the beauty of oceans,
rivers, streams
and magnificent natural landscapes
in california.
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Old friends in Second Life are precious gifts.
I will remember them forever.
Their souls are etched in my heart.
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"Old Friends"
old friends,
old friends
sat on their park bench like bookends.
a newspaper blown through the grass
falls on the round toes
of the high shoes
of the old friends.
old friends,
winter companions,
the old men
lost in their overcoats,
waiting for the sun.
the sounds of the city,
sifting through trees,
settle like dust
on the shoulders
of the old friends.
can you imagine us
years from today,
sharing a park bench quietly?
how terribly strange
to be seventy.
old friends,
memory brushes the same years
silently sharing the same fears
a time it was
it was a time
a time of innocence
a time of confidences.
long ago it must be
i have a photograph
preserve your memories
they're all that's left of you
Words & Music by Paul Simon
Sung by Simon and Garfunkel
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Raftwet Jewell in Virtual Metaversein second life
is a reflection of the beauty of oceans,
rivers, streams
and magnificent natural landscapes
in california.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Old friends in Second Life are precious gifts.
I will remember them forever.
Their souls are etched in my heart.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Old Friends"
old friends,
old friends
sat on their park bench like bookends.
a newspaper blown through the grass
falls on the round toes
of the high shoes
of the old friends.
old friends,
winter companions,
the old men
lost in their overcoats,
waiting for the sun.
the sounds of the city,
sifting through trees,
settle like dust
on the shoulders
of the old friends.
can you imagine us
years from today,
sharing a park bench quietly?
how terribly strange
to be seventy.
old friends,
memory brushes the same years
silently sharing the same fears
a time it was
it was a time
a time of innocence
a time of confidences.
long ago it must be
i have a photograph
preserve your memories
they're all that's left of you
Words & Music by Paul Simon
Sung by Simon and Garfunkel
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the a list! in second life
Thursday, May 20, 2010
the museum of the globe
The Museum of the Globe
the museum of the globe, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
I saw him building this a couple of weeks ago over on Japan Resort one night. Boxes. Hundreds of them. Pure white and forming a shape... then, poof he was gone along with the build.
Now, I see it installed on KAZE as The Museum of the Globe representing the colors of humanity.
There were hundreds of pure white boxes forming an egg-shape shell with a platform inside, and a single chair to allow you to sit and read the posters laid out on the floor.
I sat there for a while mesmerized by the simplicity of the build itself. Simple white boxes making a very powerful statement. It is amazing. Thank you Ish Tomsen!
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Raftwet Jewell in Virtual Metaversethe museum of the globe, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
I saw him building this a couple of weeks ago over on Japan Resort one night. Boxes. Hundreds of them. Pure white and forming a shape... then, poof he was gone along with the build.
Now, I see it installed on KAZE as The Museum of the Globe representing the colors of humanity.
There were hundreds of pure white boxes forming an egg-shape shell with a platform inside, and a single chair to allow you to sit and read the posters laid out on the floor.
I sat there for a while mesmerized by the simplicity of the build itself. Simple white boxes making a very powerful statement. It is amazing. Thank you Ish Tomsen!
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raftwet jewell in facebook
raftwet jewell in twitter
the a list! in second life
Monday, May 17, 2010
through the eyes of mathematics
Life Art Gallery
through the eyes of mathematics, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
Right brain meets left brain is one of the reasons I love Second LIfe.
Artists here are also scripters and mathematicians as they apply the tenets of their science to their artwork.
I stumbled upon this gallery the other night during a late night break from building.
You can find it listed in the showcase in search.
Life Art Gallery is an explanation of mathematics applied to the wonders of the building process here in SL. It is a divine place for those of us with a math and science background touring through the magic of building in the virtual metaverse. Check it out! Math and Art! Woot!
Raftwet Jewell in Virtual Metaversethrough the eyes of mathematics, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
Right brain meets left brain is one of the reasons I love Second LIfe.
Artists here are also scripters and mathematicians as they apply the tenets of their science to their artwork.
I stumbled upon this gallery the other night during a late night break from building.
You can find it listed in the showcase in search.
Life Art Gallery is an explanation of mathematics applied to the wonders of the building process here in SL. It is a divine place for those of us with a math and science background touring through the magic of building in the virtual metaverse. Check it out! Math and Art! Woot!
raftwet jewell in blogger
raftwet jewell in facebook
raftwet jewell in twitter
the a list! in second life
Sunday, May 16, 2010
happy anniversary bay city!
Bay City Second Anniversary Celebration!
happy anniversary bay city!, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
raftwet jewell in bloggerhappy anniversary bay city!, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
Pure fun at the Bay City Second Anniversary Celebration was visible by the avatars participating and their costumes.
A parade of characters and cool vehicles arrived at the Bay City Fairground for the celebration.
A radio stream started the celebration and then live musicians took over starting with Christov Kohnke, guitarist and singer who sang mostly covers.
Then later, Edward Kyomoon, another guitarist, singer from Washington started his set with original tunes.
Bay City Alliance is the oldest and largest group in Bay City with approximately 200+ members. The community is well connected with a fun sense of humor and seems to welcome all!
Note: Thank you to the Bay City community for their wonderful celebration! (I heard that there was a beautiful home still for sale on the river there! What a wonderful place for an SL'er to live!)
Photos were difficult to take due to the large amount of avatars participating on the sim. Last count was approximately 56+. Apologies for the gray goo pics!
A parade of characters and cool vehicles arrived at the Bay City Fairground for the celebration.
A radio stream started the celebration and then live musicians took over starting with Christov Kohnke, guitarist and singer who sang mostly covers.
Then later, Edward Kyomoon, another guitarist, singer from Washington started his set with original tunes.
Bay City Alliance is the oldest and largest group in Bay City with approximately 200+ members. The community is well connected with a fun sense of humor and seems to welcome all!
Note: Thank you to the Bay City community for their wonderful celebration! (I heard that there was a beautiful home still for sale on the river there! What a wonderful place for an SL'er to live!)
Photos were difficult to take due to the large amount of avatars participating on the sim. Last count was approximately 56+. Apologies for the gray goo pics!
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