03 October 2016

Draw Your Beverage

Months ago, I mentioned that I was doing 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)

Now that I've copyright registered a large batch of work including my very rough sketches, I'm trying to be better about posting so you can see what I've been up to.

I had kind of a false start, so I have two drawings for the first couple days.

Day 1's prompt was draw your beverage. The original drawings are smaller than what you're likely seeing on screen, just quick little sketches in my date book.

Here I didn't have a real beverage because I couldn't drink anything for a while, so I just drew the inside of my mouth.

Yes, my handwriting is this terrible if I don't expect to be showing it to anyone. I endeavor to be neater when writing notes for others.


11 years ago on TTaT (3 posts in one day, good gravy!): Nerves a-twitter, tip of the week- electricity, The top of the hill

30 September 2016

Life of Art SitRep #346 More Abstract Blue Rays and OtterBox iPhone 7/7 Plus Cases

Though I knew I should've worn my fuzzy black hoodie to the car show, I wore my light blue one instead. Sunny and sooo many reflections. Ah well, still fun though. Shot 156 photographs and ditched 65.

Finished adding my Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Painting to some select iPhone cases, home decor, and gifts:
Abstract Blue Streaks Watercolor Painting iPhone 7 Case
Abstract Blue Streaks Watercolor Painting iPhone 7 Case by RocklawnArts
Check out Template Casemate Cases online at zazzle

Check out the collection of Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Painting products.

Finished updating iPhone 7/7 Plus Case-Mate cases.

Rocklawn Arts blogged New Stylish iPhone 7 Cases at Rocklawn Arts! and New custom iPhone 7 Plus Cases at Rocklawn Arts! and New Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Painting (which will post next Tuesday).

Started updating descriptions of new OtterBox iPhone 7 Cases and OtterBox iPhone 7 Plus Cases as needed:
Eye-catching Golden Gate Bridge Photo OtterBox Symmetry iPhone 7 Case
Eye-catching Golden Gate Bridge Photo OtterBox Symmetry iPhone 7 Case by RocklawnArts
Check out other Eye catching golden gate bridge photo Otterbox Cases at zazzle.com

Updated links file for new cases.

Watched A Modern Black and White Photography Post-Processing Workflow by Bryan O'Neil Hughes and Creating and Maintaining a Useful Digital Portfolio with Jared Platt on Creative Live. The portfolio workshop inspired me to keep working on rating/sorting my photographic archive.

How was your week?


6 years ago on TTaT: Twice, seriously?

25 September 2016

Voter Registration Deadlines Are Approaching!

Deadlines to register to vote are approaching! Remember if you've moved permanently or changed your name, you need to update your registration.

Joss Whedon created the SaveTheDay.vote site which has deadline info, the ability to register to vote, and a great PSA with loads of A-list actors.

If you are 17 now but will be 18 on or before November 8, 2016, check the Voter Registration Age Requirements by State. Many say "18 on or before next election," but in some cases, you can still register to vote before turning 18. Click your state's link for the most accurate info!

Here's the official government site for registering to vote: Vote.usa.gov

Get registered and vote, so your voice will be heard this November.


10 years ago on TTaT: Keep Kevin busy

23 September 2016

Life of Art SitRep #345 More iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Cases

This week, I shot 84 photographs and 5 videos. Culled 80 photos and 1 video, also from earlier shoots.

Made an Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Painting laptop sleeve:
Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Design Laptop Sleeve
Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Design Laptop Sleeve by RocklawnArts
Check out Template Laptop Sleeves online at zazzle

Continued revising iPhone 7, 7 Plus cases:
Snow-covered Trees: Vertical iPhone 7 Tough case
Snow-covered Trees: Vertical iPhone 7 Tough case by RocklawnArts
Find other Snow covered trees Casemate Cases at zazzle.com
Red and White Gingham Pattern iPhone 7 Tough case
Red and White Gingham Pattern iPhone 7 Tough case by RocklawnArts
View more Red and white gingham Casemate Cases at zazzle.com

Watched Working with video in Lightroom tutorial with Julianne Kost. For LR 4 but should still work, why didn't I watch this sooner?

Also, "Lightroom CC - Working with DSLR Video" with Julianne Kost –This was great! (Think she misspoke on the keyboard shortcuts for setting in/out points. Should be shift I and shift O.)

Caught up on some archive maintenance.

How was your week?


10 years ago on TTaT: Tyler plus one

22 September 2016

Note to Self, vol. XXIV

Forgo the layers next time.

But the curls get weighed down as my hair gets longer.

I know, but the random pieces that sometimes fall forward like bangs you don't want are surely a result of the layering.

You wanted something different. Even if it seems like your hair is only getting progressively shaggier as it gets closer to the idea of the cut you want, it is at least a change from the status quo.


10 years ago on TTaT: The Next 15

20 September 2016

Note to Self, vol. XXIII

Earl Grey Dark Chocolate by jelina chocolatier is extremely tasty! Also very good: Salted Almond Dark Chocolate by Theo and Orange Peel in Dark Chocolate by Chocolove.

The other chocolate treats I sampled were also tasty though I probably wouldn't get them again.

However, in future, do not nibble as much or as late because the sugar and no doubt caffeine will seriously fuck with your sleep.

Think I got 5 hours total, and not all at once.

It's about 22 hours later and I'm only now starting to come off that physical hum I associate with caffeine.

I guess "fair trade organic chocolate" is code for highly caffeinated.

On the upside, my newly low tolerance for sugar seems a good indicator I actually have kicked my sugar addiction. Even two years ago that would've seemed impossible.


10 years ago on TTaT: 33 Things

18 September 2016

Oh, Deer

I can't upload video directly to blogger? Whatev's, here you go, from my backyard.


10 years ago on TTaT: There are limits to my Dad's knowledge