I liked it at the time, but... gotta be honest, it's stupid as hell.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
SEC 148
I saw Vampire Girl versus Frankenstein Girl...
I liked it at the time, but... gotta be honest, it's stupid as hell.
I liked it at the time, but... gotta be honest, it's stupid as hell.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
SEC 145
Don't talk to strangers.
I really don't know what drug dealers look like.
I don't know why I thought he'd look like Dick Tracy.
I really don't know what drug dealers look like.
I don't know why I thought he'd look like Dick Tracy.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
SEC 143
I'm trying out this fancy Blogger-LJ linking thing - so it should update both Blogger and LJ with the same thing.
Finger painting shaman comic doodle.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Show and Tell Friday: Things that Help Me
Time for another written blog post. These are things I use when I draw that don't actually do any drawing.
- Color pallete generator
Sometimes when I draw digitally, I have a specific palette I want to use from a picture that's already existing. Rather than eyedrop a bunch of points into my palette library, I go to this cool little thing. Upload your inspiration pic and it'll spit out a generalization of the colors. You can save the color pallete for use in Photoshop by clicking "Save as Photoshop swatches..." and moving the file to this folder:
Photoshop>Presets>Color Swatches.
- Paper trimmer
I thought of this post because I was at Michael's getting replacement blades for my paper trimmer. I use it so often, and I really should have gotten replacements sooner. I cut badges, art cards business cards, flyers and all kinds of crap ALL THE TIME, so I'm constantly pulling my trimmer out.
- Masking fluid
I barely use any watercolor, but I do treat markers like watercolors in some ways. Markers will bleed under masking fluid a little if you're heavy handed, but otherwise, it does protect paper from unwanted marker marks. If you have a big area to fill in and a small area you want to protect, masking fluid is probably the best way to keep your markers where you want them.
- Crappy brushes
I never threw away my old brushes from when I used to paint. Crappy old and frayed brushes can still serve a purpose. You don't have to worry about ruining them if you forget to clean them after laying down masking fluid. I also use them to spread various glazes around that otherwise I'd be afraid to brush onto something. Old bristly brushes can speckle masking fluid onto a piece in a cool texture.
- Circle and elipse templates
This is one of Those Things I have that I wonder why I don't use more often... I'm awful at drawing geometric shapes, my hands are very unsteady.
- Paper smudge stumps
I was reading another artist's comments about blending markers, and she said she used her fingers to blend the ink. That kind of blew my mind. I thought it might be doable with smudge stumps, which worked quite well. Put down your marker, and if it's still a little wet, you can scratch it around into the colors or paper around it.
- Color pallete generator
Sometimes when I draw digitally, I have a specific palette I want to use from a picture that's already existing. Rather than eyedrop a bunch of points into my palette library, I go to this cool little thing. Upload your inspiration pic and it'll spit out a generalization of the colors. You can save the color pallete for use in Photoshop by clicking "Save as Photoshop swatches..." and moving the file to this folder:
Photoshop>Presets>Color Swatches.
- Paper trimmer
I thought of this post because I was at Michael's getting replacement blades for my paper trimmer. I use it so often, and I really should have gotten replacements sooner. I cut badges, art cards business cards, flyers and all kinds of crap ALL THE TIME, so I'm constantly pulling my trimmer out.
- Masking fluid
I barely use any watercolor, but I do treat markers like watercolors in some ways. Markers will bleed under masking fluid a little if you're heavy handed, but otherwise, it does protect paper from unwanted marker marks. If you have a big area to fill in and a small area you want to protect, masking fluid is probably the best way to keep your markers where you want them.
- Crappy brushes
I never threw away my old brushes from when I used to paint. Crappy old and frayed brushes can still serve a purpose. You don't have to worry about ruining them if you forget to clean them after laying down masking fluid. I also use them to spread various glazes around that otherwise I'd be afraid to brush onto something. Old bristly brushes can speckle masking fluid onto a piece in a cool texture.
- Circle and elipse templates
This is one of Those Things I have that I wonder why I don't use more often... I'm awful at drawing geometric shapes, my hands are very unsteady.
- Paper smudge stumps
I was reading another artist's comments about blending markers, and she said she used her fingers to blend the ink. That kind of blew my mind. I thought it might be doable with smudge stumps, which worked quite well. Put down your marker, and if it's still a little wet, you can scratch it around into the colors or paper around it.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
SEC 138
Source: Wikipedia.
Comic:I had had one of these cysts in the same place once before. I knew it was from my wrists in bad form at my old job. It healed quickly. This one lingered for so long - fixing my posture was not enough and came too late. It had gotten too big to just "leave alone" - so I manned up. HADOUUUKEN.... Should have done it a month ago - all that pressure is gone, it's not painful anymore... and.. yay!!! Thanks wall!
I'm going to get one of those "carpule tunnel" braces to keep my wrist from doing the poise I've been doing for like 6 months now - hoping that helps it not come back since the bad angle has been the culprit twice now.
Wikipedia disclaims that "doctors don't approve of this" well SOME don't approve of it, and will aspire the cyst with a needle, or say to leave it alone. But some doctors WILL tell you to try a book.
Also, have some lady sketch.
Comic:I had had one of these cysts in the same place once before. I knew it was from my wrists in bad form at my old job. It healed quickly. This one lingered for so long - fixing my posture was not enough and came too late. It had gotten too big to just "leave alone" - so I manned up. HADOUUUKEN.... Should have done it a month ago - all that pressure is gone, it's not painful anymore... and.. yay!!! Thanks wall!
I'm going to get one of those "carpule tunnel" braces to keep my wrist from doing the poise I've been doing for like 6 months now - hoping that helps it not come back since the bad angle has been the culprit twice now.
Wikipedia disclaims that "doctors don't approve of this" well SOME don't approve of it, and will aspire the cyst with a needle, or say to leave it alone. But some doctors WILL tell you to try a book.
Also, have some lady sketch.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Show and Tell Friday: Art Podcasts
Anywho, have some art history, contemporary art and culture. I'm sure everyone knows all the "cool" stuff to listen to already like Ninja Mountain - so here's the stuff that makes you feel like you're in college again, without paying for it. Whee!
National Gallery of Art London Podcast
I LOVE this podcast - Miranda Hinkley visits the art and architecture of the National Gallery London.
Slide show of photos of the art and people plays along with the audio.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Special Exhibition Podcast Podcasts
K, longest name ever. Lectures and discussions on pieces and exhibits.
No video or slides, so you'd have to look up the work on topic if you're not familiar with it.
Whitney Focus Video Podcast
As the title says, it's all video! This podcast views exhibitions of contemporary artists at the Whitney.
Very nicely produced, and usually has commentary from the aritists themselves.
MOCA Los Angeles
The Musem of Contemporary Art will periodically post lectures, audio tours, and video samples of their exhibitions. More videos can also be found on their Vimeo gallery. They seem to update once or twice every month or two.
So there's lecture material. Your papers on Rauschenberg and Fuseli are due next month. :P
National Gallery of Art London Podcast
I LOVE this podcast - Miranda Hinkley visits the art and architecture of the National Gallery London.
Slide show of photos of the art and people plays along with the audio.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Special Exhibition Podcast Podcasts
K, longest name ever. Lectures and discussions on pieces and exhibits.
No video or slides, so you'd have to look up the work on topic if you're not familiar with it.
Whitney Focus Video Podcast
As the title says, it's all video! This podcast views exhibitions of contemporary artists at the Whitney.
Very nicely produced, and usually has commentary from the aritists themselves.
MOCA Los Angeles
The Musem of Contemporary Art will periodically post lectures, audio tours, and video samples of their exhibitions. More videos can also be found on their Vimeo gallery. They seem to update once or twice every month or two.
So there's lecture material. Your papers on Rauschenberg and Fuseli are due next month. :P
Thursday, March 4, 2010
SEC 129
May be a little TMI but... yeah, period stopped, took a million tests, went to a doctor and everything says I'm not pregnant.
I enjoy being not-pregnant. No room in my life for that kind of nonsense, no sir.
I enjoy being not-pregnant. No room in my life for that kind of nonsense, no sir.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
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