The Boys are Back In Town
A mind-numbing two years have passed since my last post. Two of the worst years I can remember, for me personally (bereavement, business worries and injury have all taken a toll) and probably for a lot of other people, since the recession started. But I called this blog misery distraction patrol for a reason. We shall divert ourselves with shiny
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Aw, Flu you're a sweetie pie! ;) I feel so happy to have inspired you! Usually I just get on people's nerves ;p I want to see what you've done when you're ready! Your icons always look very professional so I'm sure the drawings will look great too :)
It's not the dissertation itself but the whole attitude towards art in our university ie what is said about the art is more important than the art itself, which is ridiculous. To prove my point, I wrote my last essay with pure disdain* with all the kind of rubbish they like to hear and they thought the essay was brilliant and "written with a real interest in the subject"...I was part amused and part angry lol.
*(get me with the big word :P )
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That's because of Photoshop, not me! OMG, if you want to scare yourself I'm on deviantart. I'm not good enough to be playing with the big boys and girls yet but I thought that internet shame would force me to improve. Please bear in mind I have NEVER drawn anything, ever, so I'm starting from scratch.
HAHA!! Even when you're making fun of them they're too stupid to notice! You'll be fine, only 1 year to go!
*Hides from scary big word*
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The one I'm looking at now, "D9 Wikus with Gun", you keep putting yourself down for the drawing of the gun. It looks fine!!! Guns and other mechanical stuff are very hard to draw (I find it difficult to draw) but your's looks convincing to me, and you've got the guy's arms and hands in the right places! ;) I don't know anything about this movie but I like the drawings: the comments on all of the drawings are positive, and I agree with them ;)
I have to say, the A Team one is my favourite lol. Especially Sharlto because I can tell that you spent the most time looking at him ;p I love his face!!! And the cigar guy is just hilarious! The only change I'd make to Mr.T is to make him a bit more tough-looking - he's been on the Snickers bars for a while ;)
10 out of 10 :)
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Are you on deviantart btw?
Sorry this has turned into twenty questions!! I hope you don't mind!
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I love painting but I haven't done it in ages! I shudder when I hear the word "installation" lol because it always makes me think of random junk put together on a table (the fabulous exhibit I saw last night on the show about the Tate Modern...)
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District 9 is kind of violent and grim but Sharlto was such a cutie that I had to draw him ;) I feel better that other people find mechanical stuff hard, it's not just me.
The A-Team was meant to be a draft for a full-length version but I haven't gotten round to it yet. I ought to get it done before the film comes out. You can see the drawing improve from left to right! As Mr.T might say, I pity the fool who draws me with a bulbous head.
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It's hard putting all those small pieces together to make a credible gadget but you get the hang of it. I did eventually by looking at other drawings of mechanical stuff. The key is to be really observant.
This thread is getting a bit long lol! Do you want to email or should we just carry on here? I don't mind, either way!
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You're right; look at small parts of mechanical things, then put them together and OBSERVE. Your icons would be awesome - your traditional art is amazing. I love that picture you did of Ian as Father Anderton; it's not only detailed, you really captured the atmosphere of the play. Do you still go to the Yahoo group?
It's been nice to help my little nephew A out with his drawing; he needs a bit of encouragement sometimes.
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It's about time I did something with that icon. I didn't even like that Zelda game, just the Wolf! I've been struggling to get inspired recently but I will do something when I get the energy! Why thank you! :)
I still go to the Yahoo Group but not as often because of uni work ¬_¬ Also, because I'm trying to wean myself off Ian. Ian is amazing and I would go out with him in a second, but 3 years of loving a man I can never be with is getting kinda sad lol.
Have you tried emailing Yahoo? If you can't remember your password or secret answers, they can send you a new one if you send the correct personal info that's on the account.
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And I forgot - you already DID make some super cool icons - the South Park City of Vice ones!! They were the best!
Yup, tried that. The memory is failing me.
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Don't worry, you're not the only one who thinks men have it better, because it's a fact. No periods, no pregnancy, no menopause, still look good even without make-up and nice clothes, don't even have to shave...Cheers, god/mother nature.
Hey, you're right, I can! And you did an excellent job of turning one into an animation! ;)
Hmmm. Have you tried navigating through their very complex Help section to the "password help" address? It's not the automated "reset password" system: an actual person emails you lol. They were very nice to me about it when I forgot my password. You have to get your account back, it has all our weird conversations on there! *reminisces*
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