✣ LnL Square in Second Life ✣
LnL Square is a group.
LnL Square is a store in Second Life with four collections
-- Main Collection, Gothic Collection, Kimono Collection and Tshirts Collection, plus accessories.
LnL styles go from Gothic, Biker, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Medieval, Oriental, Steampunk, Vampire to Celtic.
LnL Square hosts weekly discussions and inworld parties.
LnL Square is owned by Lizzie Gudkov and London Junkers.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Night Of A Wolf Hunt Prize!

The Night Of A Wolf Hunt will officially start December 15, but the prize is already out. It's a unisex wolf Tshirt (small photos show details of the back and sleeve) and matching jeans (mod). The prize is marked 1L. Check the hint giver, the red "i", by the hunt posters to get an updated hint. To go to the store, click --> here. Have fun!

Rollin' In The Snow Hunt Prize!

Yes! Two more hunts for December! One is the Rollin' In The Snow Hunt is all about having fun. LnL has created this white guitar with a Christmas feel to it. Notice the details (small photos). This guitar is worn in the back and it's resizable for a perfect fit to your avatar. This hunt prize is marked 1L. As you arrive to the store, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters for an updated snowy hint :) Oh, and look for a snowman! Hint, go up high where it's cooler, snowmen like that!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

London Junkers wins 1st place in Art Contest!

As you may recall, London took part in the Art of Protest Contest with the art installation "Paper against Peace" and the Awards Ceremony took place yesterday in the Shekhawati sim.
 It started with a beautiful concert of Indian Classical Sitar and Tabla play by VK and Nik.
Some of the participating artists in this Contest included Betty Tureaud, CaraMia Quan, Corcosman Voom, Eupalinos Ugajin, Hugo Krell, Noni Abeyante, Pol Jarvinen, Queen Bish, Riali Sandalwood, Secret Rage, Silene Christen and Sisi Biedermann and London Junkers, many of them present. Both Quan Lavender, the organizer, and Veekay Navarathna, the owner of Art India and Medley Arts, did an amazing job both during the length of the exhibition (September-November) and at the Awards Ceremony! You can find a list of all the winners and photos of their artwork at Quan's Travelogues.
The 3D non scripted category had three entries, CaraMia Quan with "Stop Genmanipulation", Corsosman Voom with "No, Not Me" and London Junkers with "Paper against Peace". And the first prize went to... drum roll... LONDON JUNKERS!!! London went onto the stage to receive the award of 4000L and said "thanks so much. I must say it is an honour and I want to thank you guys for the prize. I also want to thank Lizzie and dedicate this to her!! She is my inspiration!!" Awww, that was sweet!
Already back at home, I (Lizzie) took a picture of London next to the award certificate for posterity! Congrats to the winner artist! :)

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Great News! Medieval Fantasy Hunt VII !!

LnL is very happy to take part in the 7th edition of the Medieval Fantasy Hunt! The prize we have prepared for you is this impressive complete outfit that looks fantastic on a male and on a female avatar. The coat bottom and collar are both resizable. Again, click the red "i" for an updated hint and happy hunting at LnL!

Womenstuff Hunt December Prize

The second month of the Womenstuff Hunt will start in a few days. LnL's prize for November is still out, now complemented by the December prize. It's a very elegant and classic pearl necklace (see photo above). This prize is resizable so you can fit it perfectly to your avatar. Click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters for an updated hint. Drop by LnL for a bit of hunting.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Project Guernica's Gift

For future memory, here is the gift London has designed for "Project Guernica". All visitors can click the poster on the right side of the stage as they land and grab the Guernica Tshirt and black jeans (unisex). In the photo above you can see the details of the front, back and sleeve. It's a small token to remember the occasion. "Project Guernica" is open till the end of November. Click --> here to drop by for a visit. We also suggest you click the poster on the left side of the Landing Point for a Landmark and a Notecard with a bit of information about this art installation and a few suggestions on how better view it. Enjoy.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

THANKS!!

It has been less than a week since Project Guernica opened its doors in SL. and the response has been massive!! Hundreds of visitors are coming to see it and the comments about it have been very positive!! From LnL we want to thank you all for the support and beautiful words we are receiving daily!! We are so glad you are liking it!! Thanks so much guys!!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Project Guernica in the blogosphere

"Project Guernica" opened its doors to visitors a few days ago! Both London and I would like to thank everyone who attended the Opening for their support and words of praise. It was great to see a lot of familiar faces and a handful of new friends.
It was spectacular to see how visitors enjoyed the installation and found it impressive. The opinion was that this piece was a fit homage to Picasso's Guernica.
 
Here are a few of the places where "Project Guernica" was mentioned (in random order):
 Featured Events, also visible in the splash screen of Second Life's official viewer
(the photo above is a composite).
 Featured Events as seen in the splash screen of the viewer Firestorm.
 


For a better viewing of "Project Guernica", we suggest the following:

1. Use Mouselook.
2. If you don't see things correctly, set your draw distance higher.
3. Turn Atmospheric Shaders on -- click Ctrl+P or go to Preferences > Graphics > General Tab > Shaders: check Atmospheric Shaders > Apply
 
This exhibiton will be open till November 30 at LEA6.
Drop by for a visit!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Project Guernica to open today Nov 13 at 2pm SLT!


After a lot of work and endless efforts, Project Guernica is opening Tuesday, November 13 at 2pm SLT at LEA6 under the LEA Full Sim Art Series.

The intention of re-creating this masterpiece in Second Life comes from the love for the original mural itself and what it represents. Painted in black and white, it depicts the horrors of war, unfortunately still as updated as it was back then.

After a lot of thought and experimenting with external 3d software, a decision was made; this installation would be built in prims, as an exercise of the possibilities that LEA has given us.

Featured in the Destination Guide, the LEA and UWA websites, this piece is a tribute to Picasso and his extraordinary work.
For a better viewing of this installation:

1. Use Mouselook.
2. If you don't see things correctly, set your draw distance higher.
3. Turn on Atmospheric Shaders on -- click Ctrl+P or go to Preferences > Graphics > General Tab > Shaders : check Atmospheric Shaders > Apply

Drop by LEA6 and enjoy!
London Junkers and Lizzie Gudkov

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Something is brewing in the art world!

London has been working very hard to get things done at Project Guernica for the Lea Full Sim Series; I help giving opinions and ideas! All I can tell you is... IT LOOKS GREAT! Sorry for the caps, but it does! This art installation is a tribute to Picasso's Guernica. The picture above shows the landing point and the poster of the exhibition, just a sneak peek! The opening will be soon, so keep an eye on the blog for fresh updates!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Mr. Hunter Hunt prize!

Mr. Hunter Hunt 's newest edition starts November 1 and ends November 30, and LnL is thrilled to take part! We have created this armour type complete outfit that looks fantastic! Above you can see details of the front, back and gloves. The hunt item is a sculpted pipe! Click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters for an updated hint. Have fun!

Womenstuff Hunt to start!

The Womenstuff Hunt starts November 2 and this year it lasts for two months. At the end of the first month, designers will change the hunt prize, so you'll be able to receive two gifts! Above you can see LnL Square's gift for the first month, a beautiful burgundy ballroom gown. As always, you are looking for a red sculpted Thsirt and, to get a bit of extra help, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters. Enjoy!

Friday, October 19, 2012

New Gothic Release, G44-O86!!

LnL is happy to present a new release in the Gothic Collection! LnL G44-O86 is an elegant gothic outfit in black and red. The top is a black buttoned jacket over a red vest and a white shirt with a white jabot. The pants (mod) have a belt detail with a silver buckle. This outfit also brings black gloves, a sculpted collar, red laced cuffs and a coat bottom for the female avatar and one for the male avatar. All accessories are resizable.

Grim Grinning Ghost Hunt!

Halloween is here! The Grim Grinning Ghost Hunt starts Monday and this is LnL's prize, a haunted mansion Tshirt! In the picture above, you can see a detail of the back and sleeve (smaller image). This is a 1L prize. Drop by the store and click the red "i" for a hint! Have fun!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

The Boo Bunny Hunt!

The Boo Bunny Hunt starts Monday, Oct 15! This year, LnL has created a fun skully unisex Tshirt for all the hunters. In tones of burgundy with a bunny skull in the front, this Tshirt is complemented by black jeans (mod). Above you can see a detail of the back and sleeve of the prize. For hints, check the Boo Bunny Hunt page. You are looking for a wrapped candy and, at LnL, this was placed near a few pretty scary Tshirts (don't forget to click the red "i" hint giver by the hunt poster for an updated hint; we may need to change the prize's location)! Good luck and Happy Hunting!

London Junkers at the Art of Protest Contest



The challenge was to create an art installation on the theme "Protest". Many artists answered the call and the The Art of Protest Contest was set up.


This is a very interesting event curated by Quan Lavender and held in Second Life in the Art India Gallery where the pieces are carefully displayed. Great job.



 Some of the participants are Betty Tureaud, CaraMia Quan, Corcosman Voom, Eupalinos Ugajin, Hugo Krell, Noni Abeyante, Pol Jarvinen, Queen Bish, Riali Sandalwood, Secret Rage, Silene Christen and Sisi Biedermann and London Junkers.


London created the piece "Paper against Peace" (see above; detail below). In the description of his work, he writes a powerful message:

"In today's world, where money is everything for everyone, we cannot forget that even with our pockets full without peace, we are lost. LnL protests against the system for not understanding that . Millions of dollars are spent in armament when they should be put into the development of Peace, against hunger, against illness, against hate, against ignorance. We  protest for love, for freedom, for beauty, for education, for humanity....for dreams, and for a better future."


The contest prices will be attributed in 3 categories, 3D art scripted, 3D art non scripted and 2D art. The winners will be voted by public votings and by a jury, consisting of art historian and blogger  Rowan Derryth, artist and curator Ux Hax and art blogger and curator Quan Lavender

The votings close November 18 and the nomination of the winners will be November 23. The exhibition is open till November 25. So, drop by the Art India Gallery for a visit and do vote for your favourite art work!

Friday, October 5, 2012

LnL: New Release of Fantasy!

LnL Outfit O-73 is a Fantasy unisex complete outfit featuring a top (worn as a shirt) with an X effect in the front and a brooch decoration in the shape of a rosette with a blue pearl. It brings pants (mod) in the same blue tones as the top and matching gloves. The outfit is completed by a sculpted collar and a coat bottom (resizable) for the female and for the male avatars. Click --> here to go to the store!

Friday, September 28, 2012

LnL: New Release! Elegant unisex complete suit!

LnL O-82 is a classic complete unisex suit in tones of teal. The top is a white shirt and tie, a vest with a pocket watch chain detail, and a jacket (all worn as a shirt). It also brings pants matching the top part of the outfit, gloves and a coat bottom for the female and for the male avatar. This outfit is completed by a pipe and a black bowl hat. All accessories are resizable. To go to the store, click --> here!

Friday, September 21, 2012

New Unisex Medieval Outfit To Be Released!

Outfit O-72 is an outstanding unisex outfit with a Medieval feel to it, in tones of copper, black and a discreet purple tint. The jacket (worn as a shirt) shows buckled leather straps and belt details. The pants (mod) and the coat match the jacket perfectly both in color and in texture. Finally, this outfit brings a pair of gloves, a sculpted collar and a bow with arrows (non-scripted)! All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit! Click --> here to go to the inworld store!

Friday, September 7, 2012

LnL's New Release, Victorian outfit!

LnL O-81 is an exquisite complete unisex outfit in tones of teal. The top (worn as a shirt) is a jacket on a vest, white short and tie, with a rich embroidery in the front and at the back. The striped pants (mod) are adorned by a buckled belt. This outfit also brings a pair of greyish gloves, a coat bottom for the female and for the male avatars, plus a sculpted collar and laced cuffs. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit.
If you buy the complete outfit, the pipe comes with the outfit. But if you wish to buy the pipe separately, you can! To go to the store, click --> here!

Friday, August 31, 2012

LNL NEW STORE IMAGE


So here is the latest picture of LnL's main store in Borgatti. To visit the store just click here, or click the Store button on the right side column of the blog!!

Medieval Fantasy Hunt to start tomorrow!

The Medieval Fantasy Hunt is a grid-wide success and LnL is happy to, once again, be a part of this effort! We have created an amazing armour-like unisex complete outfit (check photo above and details). The hunt starts tomorrow and lasts till September 31. You are looking for an arrow with orange sculpted wings (picture on the hunt poster). For an updated hint, clicked the red "i" (hint giver). Click --> here to go to the store and Happy Hunting!

Later today, Outfit-71's release, a dragon!

And here it is! The first release after LnL returned to Borgatti! It has been a while since we released a new outfit and we are happy to present to you O-71! Outfit 71 is a fantastic fantasy outfit with a dragon as the theme. In tones of brown and light copper, it brings a jacket (worn as a shirt) with an impressive dragon blue eye as broch detail and a belt with a dragon buckle in the front. It also brings pants (mod) and gloves with a dragon scales design. This outfit is complemented by a coat bottom for the female and one for the male avatar plus a sculpted collar. To go to the store, click --> here! Enjoy.

Monday, August 27, 2012

London Junkers at LEA's Cube Project!

The Cube Project, an initiative of the Linden Endowment for the Arts, includes the work of over 25 artists gathered by Bryn Oh. The idea is simple and very interesting, to create an art installation using only black and white cubes. The artists worked for 5 days only and what they came up with is quite fascinating.
London Junkers, LnL's co-owner, was invited to take part.
Have a look at his build!
A quick view from above!
 Since the Cube Project is a collaborative artwort, expanding over 20 sims, the different pieces often intertwine creating an interesting impression.
Try going inside the structure and looking up in mouselook!

This project also includes artwork by Bryn Oh, Cajska Carlsson, Charlotte Bartlett, Dancoyote Antonelli, Giovanna Cerise,  Haveit Neox, Kicca Igaly, L1Aura Loire, Maya Paris, Misprint Thursday, Nessuno Myoo, Oberon Onmura, PatriciaAnne Daviau, Pol Jarvinen, Rag Randt, Rowan Derryth, Sea Mizin, Secret Rage, Solkide Auer, Remington Aries, Solo Mornington,  Tony Resident, Werner Kurosawa and Xineohp Guisse. The Cube Project uses a variety of windlights so Firestorm viewer is suggested by the organization. And it closes September 1, so hurry! Click --> here to go to the Cube Project and have fun exploring!

UPDATE: For a video of the exhibit, click to go to the LEA website --> here.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Mare Serenitatis Closing Time

And the time has come. Mare Serenitatis will be closed August 20. It was a wonderful island! A big thank you to Jo Querrien for daring London and me, Lizzie, to share this adventure with her. As you arrive to the island, you will land in a platform (see photo above) and there you find a poster. Click it to receive the Landmark to LnL's new location. See you soon!

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Menstuff Hunt Prize is ready!

Ok, here we go again! The Menstuff Hunt will start in a few days and LnL is READY! We have created this black skull "Carpe Diem" Tshirt (worn as a shirt)  with black Jeans (mod) to match as the hunt prize. Look for the usual blue sculpted Tshirt and check the "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters to get an updated hint. Oh, and since we are offering a Tshirt, the photo above was taken in the Tshirt top level of the store, check it out!  Happy Hunting at LnL!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Grimm Brothers Meets 2012 Hunt prize is out!

Grimm Brothers Meets 2012 Hunt was a fun challenge. Imagine how one of the characters of the Grimm stories would live, what they'd wear in 2012. LnL Square choose Red Riding Hood and we have created Wolf Tracking Goggles (see photo above for details). The prize is unisex and it has a resizer so you can adjust them to your avatar. You are looking for a red-green apple. The hunt starts August 1 and ends at the end of the month. For an updated hint, click the red "i" by the hunt posters. To go to LnL Square, click --> here! Happy Hunting!

LnL has been blogged!

It is with great enthusiasm that every now and then LnL Square receives a notecard saying that one of our creations has been blogged. This time it was Devin Vaughn who did an amazing job creating a very well structured post strongly based on carefully drafted visuals. The post is specifically about Group Gifts; Devin blogged LnL's Skully Scorpio Bike and mentioned the Belt with Bag and Set of Keys, also a group gift (at Mare Serenitatis, so if you haven't picked them up, run, because the store there will be closed soon). LnL was very impressed with Devin's fairly recent blog. It features a varied set of styles followed by clear and complete information about the creators, stores and locations. And while you read the posts, click play in the music videos selected. Great job. To visit Devin's blog Bishie Style SL, click --> here.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

A new beginning for LnL Square!

Welcome to LnL Square! About a week ago, LnL opened the doors to the group members, to customers and hunters in our new location. After a wonderful time at Mare Serenitatis, LnL is back in Borgatti, where it settled after a short period of time in a small rented store.

The look changed from a Gothic feel to a Medieval castle. The store has four levels, two with outfits of the General and the Gothic Collections, one with the Kimonos Collection (small photo, left) and one with the Tshirt Collection (small photo, right). As you enter the store, to the right, there is the hunt information (ongoing and future hunts, hint giver and link to the LnL blog (Hunts label) where you can see all the hunt prizes. Right after the windows, you'll find a wall with general information about LnL and other inworld groups and finally a corner with the group gift and a few fun dollarbies! 

More tomorrow! :)
We invite you to drop by and explore the new LnL Square!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Skull and Bones Hunt Prize!

The Skull and Bones Hunt starts tomorrow! And LnL has prepared a special prize for you, very piraty accessories - a pirate peg leg, a hook and a pirate eyepatch (all resizable). The prize is 1L. This is a very special hunt, so we have created a complete unisex pirate outfit (that does NOT include the items mentioned before) and it brings a coat (worn as a shirt), pants, a coat bottom and collar (for the female and male avies) plus a pirate sword and a belt with a flintlock gun (all accessories are resizable). We set it out at a very SPECIAL price, 199L. Click --> here to go to the store and grab your prize! Arrrrr!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

LnL Square voted one of Top Six Best Stores!

 LnL Square has been selected one of the Top Six Stores in the Hot as Hell Hunt by a group of hunt judges. Wow! That is fantastic!
Now it's your turn to choose the winner! :)
  
Click --> here to go to the voting location! A pop-down menu will show on your screen. LnL is number 5. Bring your friends to vote too! It would be so cool if LnL got voted the best store! :) So far it's looking good, but there is still a long way to go. Voting closes on June 28th. Hurry! And thank you for being the best!

UPDATE: And LnL didn't win... Oh well... Better luck next time! Thank you to all who voted for us!

New LnL store in the Borgatti sim!


Welcome to the new LnL store! We are back to Borgatti and with a totally different look. Drop by for a visit by clicking -- > here. More information will be posted tomorrow! :)

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Summer Fantasy Hunt 2 Prize is out!

The Summer Fantasy Hunt 2 is about to start and LnL Square has prepared a fantastic unisex cloak (resizable) with a dragon and rubi detail in the front. The hunt item is a Ice-Cream cone and is marked 1L.The hint is "Melting alert! Melting Alert!" ;)  So go, go, go, grab it before it melts totally! For updated information about ongoing hunts, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters. Have fun!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

100 Words, 100 Stories for Relay For Life

One 100 word story, that is all it takes for money to go to Relay For Life! So, here is the challenge. Crap Mariner will give Relay For Life (through the Relay Wizards For Spunky Team) $1USD for each person that sends in a recorded story (or stories) on the topic of "Life" for the July 15th 100 word stories weekly challenge up to $100USD. If you cannot record your story, let me know, send me an IM inworld. Stories without recordings do not count! The following people have generously offered to match Crap's contributions throughout this challenge: Serendipidy Haven, Bonnie Diggs, Uriel Wheeler, Botgirl Questi, Dr. Fran, and SeanBrady. Click --> here for more info! So, write, write, write!

UPDATE: We did it! The goal was 100 stories and a total of 111 stories were featured in the podcast.  Great effort! Thank you to everyone who took part, writing, reading and donating!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

London at the UWA Centenary 3D Art Challenge!

Our own London Junkers has entered the UWA Centenary 3D Art Challenge with the installation "Sailing to the Moon" (photo above). The UWA Challenge is a tribute to the 2013 Centenary of the University of Western Australia. There was no theme and the only limits were the artists' imagination! Drop by London's installation and click the blue tag (see above, lower left corner) to vote! Thank you!