Sanne’s Christmas art for Kevin Sorbo and fans

Hi, everyone, a very Merry Christmas to you all!

This year I wish to share Sanne’s beautiful holiday message with you. She is one of our amazing Kevin artists who also creates our monthly calendars.

Sanne recently revamped her popular Sorbo’s-Tribute website (story to come) and gave us some stunning art for Advent, as well as many other lovely pieces. She topped her Christmas art this year with the following great collage. Many, many thanks, dear friend!

Happy 29th Birthday (again?), Kevin Sorbo…

Happy Belated Birthday, Kevin Sorbo! One more…

Aliykat (Alison) in Canada made her first vid for Kevin’s birthday, and wrote about how and why she did. Wow! Way to go, Ali!

For years I have followed the career of Kevin Sorbo. I first chanced upon the actor when he starred in the TV show, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. The flowing, long, sun-kissed brown hair and beautiful cerulean blue eyes with all those muscles and bare hairy chest on the body that seems to go on forever drew my attention. The more I watched him, the deeper I sank. I followed the actor on to Andromeda, where the hair was cut off (I cried for the loss) and the muscles slimmed down, but here remained this tall drink of water with those eyes I couldn’t stop watching.

A year ago my husband convinced me to join up with Twitter and Facebook in order to find out more about the actor. Since then I have made amazing Sorbo Sister friends and have even been followed back by the man himself on Twitter, which stunned the heck out of me.

I have come to realize by following Kevin that he is more than just an actor: He is a humanitarian, a husband, a father, a spokesperson, a jokester, a humongous flirt and an all around man’s man and good guy. He is one of the hardest workers I have ever heard of with movies and guest appearances everywhere that you want to look and in every genre.

I want to share my opinion that it is not just Kevin Sorbo’s eye color that draws us into them. Not saying that I don’t love the color of them, but, what I am saying is that the expression in Kevin’s eyes is what makes them special. When he looks off into the distance, I want to know what he is looking at. When his eyes crinkle with laughter, I want to laugh with him. When the tears well up in his eyes, I can’t help but cry with him. Kevin’s eyes take me on a journey with him, and it is a journey I wish to travel.

Once again, Kevin’s birthday has come around. However, this year I have learned a few tricks. Last year, I sent out my birthday wish with the rest of the fans on Twitter because it was all I could do. Since then, I have been learning Photoshop and have started with a few Kevin collages that I have passed around on his anniversary, Christmas, and such.

But, for his birthday I have decided to go a wee bit further with a little help from a friend named GinaNyxx who had started to do videos in the last year and agreed to put the collages together in a video. I made all the collages myself (42 of them) in Photoshop, but when it came time to complete the video, I was so invested in it, I asked GinaNyxx to teach me how to put it together myself instead.

Being the sweetheart that she is, she, of course, agreed. To my amazement the video-making is a lot easier and less time-consuming than making one collage. Thanks once again to my bosom buddy GinaNyxx for making the learning easy.

I did enhance the eye color to draw the attention to Kevin’s eyes and because of the distance of the shots. I have never met Kevin, so I cannot guarantee that they are the correct color, and because with lighting and background colors, it is never a guarantee to get the shade of color accurate.

Again, the point of the video is to draw attention to Kevin’s expressions through his eyes because I believe this is what makes him a great actor. I have and will continue to feel through Kevin’s eyes.

Have a great Birthday, Big Guy.

(Stills by Aliykat)

Happy Belated Birthday, Kevin Sorbo! More to come…

So, so sorry for the belated birthday wishes for Kevin whose big, um, 29th (again!) was September 24.

This beautiful vid is from Jacqui in Scotland, and here’s her sweet message:

For Kevin on his birthday. Thanks for allowing us to escape from our daily troubles.

Thanks very much to Teresa Sanchez and Sanne Jasker for allowing me to use some of their amazing images.

Regards, Jacqui

(Still artwork by Malena)

 

The more I read or watch videos on Kevin Sorbo, the more I get hooked…

You might remember that Fatima in Spain previously wrote a lovely story about her “Hercules” jigsaw puzzle that she planned to enter in last year’s Basauri Convention (Spain). Here’s her original tale of how she became a Kevin fan. Gracias, Fatima!

Here’s how it started:  My “Sorbino” fanaticism:

I got “infatuated” by Kevin very young. I think I was about 12- or 13-years-old (now I am 28) when the series began with “Hercules” on T.V. Mother of God! I did not know what to do, looking like a lunatic at magazines, looking for news about him, (and) recording all the episodes. I kept watching again and again… lack of control! My mother did not like me “obsessed” with this man and the series, either, because in truth (it) also happens that I liked Greek mythology, and, of course, what a combination.

(When) T.V. retired the series, I was “forgetting” about this man so charming; and, well, years passed. I could not do much more; the internet era had not yet arrived and I resigned.

But, last Christmas I found a friend who told me they’ve released the series (“Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) again (DVD), and it was like a hormonal revolution! I think all of those feelings resurfaced again, but, even stronger.

Today, I still do not know how I waited so long to find the Fan Club (OEKSFC) or something. I do not know, I swear, I cannot find an explanation: perhaps family circumstances, the transition to college, work…

My friends also told me these days, “Fatima, can’t understand why you did it not before.” And so I joined this wonderful club.

It is for this reason that you’d say I’m not a big fan of Kevin, but, believe me when I say that the fact that I´m somewhat off the hook of his personal life in no way diminishes my admiration for him. The more I read or watch videos on him, the more I get hooked. And not only for his work as an actor, (but) also for his involvement in charitable causes.

(Collage by Loli)

Henri Raynaud’s Movieguide Award photos of Kevin Sorbo

Photographer Henri Raynaud covered the Movieguide Awards and kindly granted permission to post his fantastic photographs from which he created the following collages. Aren’t they great?? Thank you, Henri!

Please see Henri’s website for more of his amazing work:  http://www.hjrphotography.com/

Kevin Sorbo 2011 calendars… Free English and Spanish downloads!

Do you still need a 2011 calendar? Our lovely friend Mara from Brazil created two exquisite Kevin calendars for this year – one for everyday use and another for, um, your dreams… Here’s her tale of how and why she made them for us… And they’re FREE to download! I printed mine on glossy photographic paper available at most office and photography supply stores. Cool! Obrigada, querida!!!

I think all us fans -Kevin’s fans- would agree on how handsome and elegant he looks. And that his eyes are beautiful and expressive in their deep blue sea color. And, let’s be honest, how sexy he is…

Looking at pictures and captures of Kevin and his characters, ideas began to emerge on my mind and I kept talking to myself: “On this landscape he would look great…or how this angle or this particular photo or collage would look put in the spotlight. Scenes from his films, especially ‘Hercules,’ would make a beautiful collage this way.” And so on…

This way, early last year I had the idea to make the calendars, at first just for me.

I should tell you, something magical happens when you’re choosing collages about Kevin. You focus on what is most beautiful and special about him, what spots would look like him. And then when you go cutting the photos, appreciating the look of his body, his eyes, the expressions on his face… and suddenly it seems like you’re painting a Kevin’s portrait or making a statue of him… It’s as if you were close to Kevin himself.

Those who make collages (about) Kevin must feel the same. It’s as if we create a living link between the person doing the work and the character of Kevin.

As I was fortunate and honored enough to know Kevin personally, I felt very close to him when I made the Dreams Calendar. It seemed that I was talking to Kevin, touching him… I also meant to show how sweet he is by the collages on those special calendars. There is always one picture of Kevin looking at us on each month.

When I came to think it could be a good idea to share calendars with fans who might want them, too, then I’d remade again each collage in order to make them as nice as possible. I had shown the collages (to) my sister and a friend, and they encouraged me to make the calendars for those who might like them, too.

That was how, after several months, the two collections were born… I sent a message to Sam Sorbo asking her permission to expose the sexy collages from the Dreams Calendar because I think they are more sensual, and she kindly allowed me to.

My only intention was that each fan who might like the calendars could look at Kevin each morning and see the day become more cheerful… I am not a professional, just a fan who really loves Kevin’s work and his generous, sweet heart. So, the calendars are available to be printed for free for I think fans would like to look at Kevin every day on them as I do…

Here they are in English:

http://tinyurl.com/4633xs4

http://tinyurl.com/5t3dy2r

And in Spanish:

http://tinyurl.com/5rd72k6

Calendários feitos por Mara para fãs de Kevin Sorbo sem intenção de lucro.

Calendars made by Mara for Kevin Sorbo’s fans, no profit made. All pictures used under permission.

(Artwork courtesy of Mara)

Kevin Sorbo ala Lichtenstein

Kevin as pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (Oct. 27, 1923-Sept. 29, 1997) may have painted him:

Happy New Year, Kevin and my Sorbo friends!

Happy New Year, everyone!! May 2011 find you happy, healthy, and prosperous.

As you know, Kevin has several movies slated for release, upcoming conventions, and charity golf events, including his tournament to benefit WFIT. We wish him well with his endeavors.

These, of course, give us more to talk and write about and more opportunities to get to know each other better. How exciting!

Don’t forget to check his Official Website, the Official European Kevin Sorbo Fan Club (OEKSFC) website and blog, and the many, many creative websites, blogs, and YouTube pages dedicated to him for news, art, vids, and just plain fun. Please refer to the blogroll at right for links. Let me know if you have a Kevin link you’d like me to add.

I have some great ideas and cool stories for the new year. I also have your Kevin stories to post. Apologies for my tardiness with those, and many, many thanks to all who sent them. Remember: If you have a Kevin story, we really want to read it, so, send it today! 

See you next year!

To Kevin Sorbo and friends: It’s a Wonderful Life! Merry Christmas!

Well, another year has passed, and here we are, still together, my lovely friends.

We laughed; we cried; we shared our hopes and dreams and worries and sorrows. We grew closer in many ways – ways for which I cannot express my extreme joy and gratitude.

Many of us experienced great losses from family and friends to jobs and even our homes. Yet, we have our dreams and our friendships. How, you ask?

Through all of the muck and mire, sadness and woe, laughter and smiles, we have Kevin. Sounds corny, doesn’t it?

But, think about it. He drew and continues to draw us together. He has a way about him that envelops good people because he is a good person, and so are we all. Not a fan have I met via the internet or in real life who doesn’t possess great qualities; each of us has a special gift, whether it be art, vids, writing, conversation, jokes, or just being a Kevin fan… we all have him in common, and, so begins our journey to discover each other across the miles and continents.

I truly appreciate the many things about your lives that you share here and with me personally. I am constantly amazed by you and hope to one day accept your kind invitations to visit your lovely homes. Thank you so much!

And it’s because of you, boss. I hope you never tire of how much we appreciate you and your fine work, our heartfelt sentiments cheering you on with your career, hopes that your family remains healthy and happy, and wishes that everything you do goes well, especially your fine efforts with WFIT and other great charities.

Many sincere thanks, everyone. You made this year great!

Merry Christmas to you, my special Sorbo friends…

It’s a Wonderful Life!