This book is called Book Name Goes Here, and it is by Jack Thompson, and it is a fictional fantasy. The book is 222 pages long and kind of boring. It is about a dog who must stop an evil talking kangaroo from killing an important wizard. In the end, everything turns out okay. I kind of liked this book because the characters were very realistic. It was a hard read and I recommend this book to young children. Don't even think about buying this book, Your Name Here.
The title of my book that this report is based on is called Book Name Goes Here. It was 868 pages long. It's the story of a Norse god who must stop an evil alien from kidnapping an important talking magical +1 longsword. The story had a really sad ending. I recommend this book to old people who are about to die and will not have any memory of this book after reading it. In conclusion, I hated this book. Lastly, I would like to say that if only more people would stay home and READ, we'd have 56% less crime in America today. Sayanora, Your Name Here.
It's the story of a elf named George growing up.
It was 787 pages long. It's the story of a dog who has to attack an opposing village. The story had a really terrifying ending. I recommend this book to fans of the movie of which it was based off of.
This book is called Book Name Goes Here, and it is by James Parker, and it is a fictional horror. The book is 634 pages long and pretty interesting. It is about a dog on a quest to find her childhood friend, Michelle. In the end, everyone is happy. I despised this book because the dialogue was funny. It was a very hard read and I recommend this book to comic book fans. Thank you, Your Name Here.
This book is called Book Name Goes Here, and it is by Marty Applegate, and it is a fictional tragedy. The book is 613 pages long and so dull that I never want to read it again. It is about a superhero who must stop an evil walking snake from becoming superhuman. In the end, everyone is dead. I loved this book because I felt like I could see where the characters were. It was an easy read and I recommend this book to fantasy fans. Buy this book, Your Name Here.
It's the story of a dragon named Marty becoming a fisherman. The story had a really sad ending. I recommend this book to my English teacher, because she's a boring freak.
It's the story of a dog who must stop an evil dragon from killing an innocent sorcerer. The story had a really sad ending.
It was 127 pages long. It's the story of a alien who has to find his mother.
This book is called Book Name Goes Here, and it is by something Stellar, and it is a fictional comedy. The book is 281 pages long and very boring. It is about a sorcerer who has to find an ancient waffle. In the end, something really weird happens that I can't tell you without spoiling the book. I disliked this book because the cover was green. It was a not-so-easy read and I recommend this book to old people who are about to die and will not have any memory of this book after reading it. Thank you, Your Name Here.
a process at more that its sum
Current mood: artistic
Category: Art and Photography
I've finished a new piece. To those that have hinted, suggested, stated or assumed that art (my art or anyone else's) is easy, and a quick 1-2 step... well, this is for you. A proverbial middle finger to anyone who thinks that the time invested is minimal. Or, to those that feel that using a digital tool like Photoshop is not as valid an artistic method.
A document of an abbreviated 6-step process to a finalized piece:
STEP ONE
This is the original photo image. I don't quite know how I came into the ownership of it, but I liked something about the framing and energy. This part was simple and quick. Someone spent 1-5 seconds framing and clicking an exposure. I spent maybe that long deciding that I liked the image.
STEP TWO
I took the image into Photoshop and toyed around with it. Within multiple layers and experimentations, I settled for this look. I was trying to break apart the shapes in a way that would allow me to see things in the image I would have generally ignored. This also discarded a great deal of information that I deemed unnecessary. I would say that this step took me between 30-90 minutes.
STEP THREE
This is a drawing/tracing of the printout (8.5x11) of the previous Photoshoped original. This step was to allow my own mark, or my touch, into the piece. At this point I further deconstructed to image to parts I felt to be more essential. I wanted to break the image into solid shapes, and hard lines. Look at my other work and you'll see other examples of my work with line. This took me about 10-20 minutes.
STEP FOUR
You might have guessed it. I rescanned the image into Photoshop and further manipulated it. This helped pull me back away from my line drawing and again, reevaluate the entire collection of lines and shapes. This took me again, around 30-90 minutes.
STEP FIVE
I then needed to see a representation of the scale in the physical world. I printed the image out in parts (12 to be exact) that I then composed on my wall with tape. The planning, construction and taping took roughly 60 minutes.
STEP SIX
This is the final piece. The image I worked from while painting this was the printout I posted on my wall. Not until the time I posted this blog did I even look at the original photo I drew inspiration from. I like the path of drawing inspiration from something that was a result of compounded inspired moments. It is my belief that it pulls you away from the preconceived parts of the original and its context. While pulling you away, it gets closer to the root of something else you might have seen in the first place. I find it an excellent way to examine your world and your internal beliefs and processes. I am forced to make a decision on my standing. This part of the image's evolution took me the better part of 20-30 hours, over the course of approximately a month.
The entire 6-step process I've just recorded from noticing the image (on my part) to Photoshop manipulation to the finished piece took me roughly 2-3 months. Keep that on your mind when you question the value of a piece of art. What would be appropriate to sell this for? If it takes me over 30 hours to finish a piece start to finish, is it worth a week's wages (what is a week's wages)? On top of the base value, how would you equate the value of all supplies used? Then there is the price and time involved in framing. The biggest and most critical, how do you sell it? If you have gallery representation, you need to price the work at a point that you can still pull a profit to continue making work. If you'll lucky enough the profit would allow you to live off of.
Art is a valued resource. Think back on the greatest of civilizations throughout history. The furthest, most developed, and longest lasting has always had a strong sense of culture and awareness of how that culture has affected the arts. My vote is that the Midwest needs to work on this in a few places.
Damn. You know what bugs the droppings out of my gut? Anything that is offered up as a topic to look further into, but taken away at the moment my curiousity is at it's peak.
Such as...
Blogs set to private. People that say, "Oh man." "SHIT!" "I hate it when he/she does that" (But when you ask them what's up they say, "oh, nothing...") Or, anything that people choose to start to tell you, but decide they can't anymore.
Now, I realize I've more than likely done something like this. That being said, I'm trying to make sure I don't ever do it again. I don't believe that too many people think about what they want to say. The result is some verbal vomit of irresponsibly spoken thought parts. If you come to a conclusion in your thinking, and that conclusion will be something you are not willing/able to share... Keep it to your self.
This concludes my verbal vomit. I trust you realize I'm willing to share this.
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