Coley's World: Exploring Lunamaruna, a New Cartoon City Wonderland

ColeMarie Soleil sees Second Life's arts scene from her unique point of view

What happens when you mix Dr. Seuss, Van Gogh, and Antoni Gaudi? You might get Second Life builder Scottius Polke. His creations are very stylistic, created with care and detail; his new build, Lunamaruna, is really unique and fun to explore, with vibrant colors and a cohesive comic-like theme. [Direct SLurl teleport to Lunamaruna at this link]

If you run around long enough as I did during a sneak preview with some friends, you are bound to find a few interactive bits here and there. I really enjoy bouncing around on the launch pads and hanging out on the Mantra Rays. Yes, Mantra Rays:

If you've seen previous Scottius work, you might notice similiarities from his mushROOM in the new build. How everything is all very cartoonish, with a hand-drawn feel. They are very different in many ways, but if you appreciated mushROOM, you will enjoy Lunamaruna. With it, Scottius created a unique playground for the eyes.

ColeMarie Soleil covers the Second Life arts scene for New World Notes when inspiration strikes. Before joining SL, she was a studio musician, a wandering gypsy, a graphic designer, and a solo artist who's performed at Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles and the Apollo in Manhattan. See more of her machinima here.

Comments

[ColeMarie Soleil]

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lennox%20Hill/58/150/24

Is the SLURL... the slurl linked in the article here is wrong for now

[Wizard Gynoid]

and you can buy your very own mantra ray, and a bubble pipe too (with Scotti's hand-drawn bubbles coming out). be careful, because this build by the lovable little otter is *out of control* (be sure to peep into the out of control room)

[Hamlet Au]

Link fixed, Coley, sorry about that!

[paypabak writer]

If that isn't proof of the power of textures in SL building, I must be blind! Bravo, Scottius and ColeMarie for an amazing, evocative video!