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Community / Hello from Dick Peairs
« on: June 15, 2017, 02:36:14 PM »
Hi...Just stopped in to see if the place that taught me 'puters was still active.
Say hey to Richard for me also.
GaryB
Say hey to Richard for me also.
GaryB
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Community / Airbrush technique to the max
« on: May 20, 2008, 05:39:30 AM »
Yeah, Jim...Those progress photos did make the process seem a little bogus.
Every Salieri has his Mozart...and vise versa. Luckily, for us Salieris, there are those that appreciate and enjoy rather than affect taste.
When my youngest son was attending the KC art institute, his drawing instructor Mark English, asked him if he enjoyed drawing. Scotty said he didn't draw much anymore as he was into oil and watercolor. To Mark's credit, he patiently informed my pretentious son that it was all drawing be it in graphite, charcoal or paint.
You're right Kris. I can't understand how anyone can enjoy themselves for long just copying, but I believe drawing ability and the resulting hand eye co-ordination has to be developed before you can put that abstract or impressionistic brush stroke exactly where intended.
I do thank the gods every time I profit from accident though.
Apologies if I offend anyone. I don't ususally argue religion.
Every Salieri has his Mozart...and vise versa. Luckily, for us Salieris, there are those that appreciate and enjoy rather than affect taste.
When my youngest son was attending the KC art institute, his drawing instructor Mark English, asked him if he enjoyed drawing. Scotty said he didn't draw much anymore as he was into oil and watercolor. To Mark's credit, he patiently informed my pretentious son that it was all drawing be it in graphite, charcoal or paint.
You're right Kris. I can't understand how anyone can enjoy themselves for long just copying, but I believe drawing ability and the resulting hand eye co-ordination has to be developed before you can put that abstract or impressionistic brush stroke exactly where intended.
I do thank the gods every time I profit from accident though.
Apologies if I offend anyone. I don't ususally argue religion.
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Community / Airbrush technique to the max
« on: May 14, 2008, 06:40:04 AM »
The arguement about what is art is a hot topic among artists. Mostly between those that can draw and those that can't.
Whatever one thinks of this guy's "art", the skill, tenacity and attention to detail is something to be admired.
If you get this skill down, man, you could really get arty and create something awesome.
...Or you could just take a course in color theory at the paint department at Menards, buy a big brush and create something the in-tell-ech-chuls might call art.
That said, I prefer a looser, more painterly look.
Whatever one thinks of this guy's "art", the skill, tenacity and attention to detail is something to be admired.
If you get this skill down, man, you could really get arty and create something awesome.
...Or you could just take a course in color theory at the paint department at Menards, buy a big brush and create something the in-tell-ech-chuls might call art.
That said, I prefer a looser, more painterly look.
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Community / Fun with highlighting
« on: February 12, 2008, 07:17:15 AM »
Thanks, Jim. Guess I should have said code or sumpthin'. I bow to your obviously superior left brain.
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
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Community / No more Polaroids
« on: February 09, 2008, 11:28:36 AM »
I spent a small fortune on polaroid cameras trying to get one that took sharp photos for reference. Need the pix right away...deadlines looming.
Finally adapted an old roll film, bellows type, high end polaroid I bought a swap meet for $40, to use the new 108 cassette stuff. I finally had my perfect reference camera. Then, the next year digital cameras appeared and I haven't used my hard won Polaroid since.
Sometimes progress is too slow. Or I was born too soon.
Finally adapted an old roll film, bellows type, high end polaroid I bought a swap meet for $40, to use the new 108 cassette stuff. I finally had my perfect reference camera. Then, the next year digital cameras appeared and I haven't used my hard won Polaroid since.
Sometimes progress is too slow. Or I was born too soon.
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Community / Fun with highlighting
« on: February 09, 2008, 11:15:43 AM »
'View source'...It's really kinda cool script. Good exercise for the logic center. 
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Community / You Tube videos
« on: February 08, 2008, 08:22:43 AM »
Hi Chris...
Sure glad I stopped by in time to see you play. Terrific!
The other guys aren't too shabby either.
Didn't George Segal (actor) play something like that National steel ax?
Going back to watch again. Great to put some music to the face.
Gary B
Sure glad I stopped by in time to see you play. Terrific!
The other guys aren't too shabby either.
Didn't George Segal (actor) play something like that National steel ax?
Going back to watch again. Great to put some music to the face.
Gary B
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Community / Jenny and the Bowling Ladies
« on: November 22, 2007, 04:50:18 AM »
Put me down for a Pinto hug.
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Community / What is this guy wearing?
« on: November 21, 2007, 02:36:14 PM »
I was thinking he could be a Predator in human disguiise.
It's only a matter of time before they hit on that ploy, gang.
It's only a matter of time before they hit on that ploy, gang.
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Community / This is NOT political!
« on: October 19, 2007, 03:29:19 AM »
The object is communication and I understood you perfectly, Jim.
It's those pesky syntaxual pitfalls that'll get you.
It's those pesky syntaxual pitfalls that'll get you.
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Community / TS Community project?
« on: October 16, 2007, 01:56:27 PM »
I had one of the first cell phones, ie the "brick". Decided in '02 I didn't really need one. Don't call me, I'll call you when I find a land line.
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Community / Right Brain - Left Brain
« on: October 14, 2007, 08:49:58 PM »
I finally got her to spin counterclockwise but I couldn't hold it long. She went right back to spinning clockwise.
Typical woman.
Gary B
Typical woman.
Gary B
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Community / Way way OT, Yahoo finance interactive charts
« on: October 11, 2007, 09:07:35 PM »
Thanks Jane...
My left brain initially recoiled at the title of the thread but I read it anyway. Glad I did. Neat-o.
My left brain initially recoiled at the title of the thread but I read it anyway. Glad I did. Neat-o.
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Community / Rediculous.
« on: October 11, 2007, 06:56:20 PM »
You were the life of this board, Jeannie, and your loss will be felt.
Harden up and cummon back. All those years of hard work and dedication gotta count.
I'm not here that often but it's always good to see you.
Gary B
P.S. That said, I miss Bill also.
Harden up and cummon back. All those years of hard work and dedication gotta count.
I'm not here that often but it's always good to see you.
Gary B
P.S. That said, I miss Bill also.
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Community / This is NOT political!
« on: October 10, 2007, 05:38:42 AM »QUOTE(krissel @ Oct 10 2007, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Gary!
Those guys are adorable. Are they the same ones in that Xmas pic from a while back?
Too cute!
Those guys are adorable. Are they the same ones in that Xmas pic from a while back?
Too cute!
Same ones, Kris. Two brothers, Mother and Father. I have four weiners and a black lab. Five is way to may dogs and probably against local codes, but I've a big yard and I went to school with the mayor.
Eccentricity is expected and I don't dissapoint.
"Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner."
Gary B