How to Build a Universe That Doesn't Fall Apart Two Days Later First, before I begin to bore you with the usual sort of things science fiction writers say in speeches, let me bring you official greetings from Disneyland. I consider myself a spokesperson for Disneyland because I live just a few miles from it — and, as if that were not enough, I once had the honour of being interviewed there by Paris TV. For several weeks after the interview, I was really ill and confined to bed. I think it was the whirling teacups that did it. Science fiction writers, I am sorry to say, really do not know anything. It reminds me of a headline that appeared in a California newspaper just before I flew here. Well, I will tell you what interests me, what I consider important. In 1951, when I sold my first story, I had no idea that such fundamental issues could be pursued in the science fiction field. Finally, in the story, the dog begins to imagine that someday the garbagemen will eat the people in the house, as well as stealing their food. What could explain all this?
VoiceDraw VoiceDraw is a drawing program designed to be controlled using only one's voice. Since no mouse, keyboard or stylus is required, it can be used by people with various forms of motor impairments to express themselves creatively. VoiceDraw is built upon the Vocal Joystick engine in order to process "non-linguistic vocal parameters" in addition to traditional speech recognition for providing continuous and fluid control of the virtual brush. Non-linguistic vocal parameters are voice features that do not correspond to a particular word or phrase in a language, such as changes in loudness, pitch, and vowel quality. A video demonstrating the features of VoiceDraw can be found here: The following is an artwork was created by the first author using VoiceDraw, taking approximately 2.5 hours. The following two pieces were created by Philip Martin Chavez, who refers to himself as an "Electronic Voice Painter." The artwork on the left was created by Mr. S.
How to Draw Celtic Knotwork The old method These instructions can be followed with pencil and paper or using any computer based drawing or drafting program. I have used Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, and AutoDesk AutoCad for various projects, but my favorite is Corel Draw. In the tutorial below I show the method that I use in Corel Draw; however, I have deliberately left out program-specific instructions. This method, like most, begins with drawing the grid. The second step is to draw in the diagonals. Next draw in the connecting curves that will become the edges of the knotwork. This is the step that most people have the most trouble with: deciding where to "Break the Grid". So, where do we put these spaces to make an aesthetically pleasing design? Here is how I do it:: I CHEAT! 1). Or 2). But back to the tutorial. Follow the diagonals until you come to a red line. For this step a computer graphics program comes in real handy. We're almost there! All that is left is to figure out the "Over / Under Thing".
Who needs a camera? Artists create hyper-real paintings which look just like photos Taking a photo this clear would be a feat for many - but these stunning images are actually hand-painted or drawn. Last week the detailed pencil drawings by Scottish artist Paul Cadden caught the eye, but the exhibition at the Plus One gallery also showcases other artists creating hyper-real pictures. Explaining the aim of one of his pieces, artist Tom Martin says: "Essentially I’m trying to look for ways to create a situation whereby things are believably real, yet impossible. "The scenario here is impossible and cannot ever exist in this world at least, but we are forced to accept it." Including three BP Portrait Award winners, the display features both portraits and still life works - though chocolate lovers may be disappointed by Cynthia Poole's confectionery as those grabbable-looking bars are sadly unreal... ©Pedro Campos/PlusOne Gallery ©Tom Martin/PlusOne Gallery ©Paul Beliveau/PlusOne Gallery ©JKB Fletcher/PlusOne Gallery ©Tjalf Sparnaay/PlusOne Gallery ©Philip Harris/PlusOne Gallery
Tantra lovemaking positions, I : Lands of Wisdom When you play with different positions during lovemaking, you invite a whole spectrum of qualities into your union. Each posture will activate a different kind of response. The more expansive you can be with how you express your love, and the more dimensions you can include, the more spicy and fulfilling your relating will be. Instead of being one-dimensional, always moving into the same habits of behaviour, you will become multi-dimensional – able to access new and unexpected facets of your being. This will help you to open to new experiences and qualities in lovemaking. In this posture the man can go wild. In this posture the woman can go wild. This is a relaxing way to be a king and queen of love, sitting together in a chair with the woman on top. In this posture the man enters the woman’s Yoni from behind, allowing for deep penetration and letting the woman feel totally possessed by her mate. This posture allows the man and woman to relax together in the space of valley orgasm.
The Dinner Garden, providing seeds for food for families and communities. Drawing Lessons - StumbleUpon In 1988, an extraordinary thing happened in the world of animation. The film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"( Directed by Robert Zemekis, animation directed by Richard Williams) was released. The film gleefully celebrated the kind of imaginative slapstick cartoon violence that was the staple of the most popular short cartoon classics that were made during the period from around 1940 till the decline in the year that the film takes place,1947. Cartoon lover's eyes popped like Tex Avery wolves all over the world for this caliber of animation hadn't been seen since...well, 1947. It was also in 1988 that I became associated with the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon Art in Dover, New Jersey. The next year, Milt left the school, but I stayed on as an animation instructor and have since been teaching a course in what the school lists as "life drawing". What follows are the notes for my class. So, are we ready to start drawing? Click on page 1 below!
Create paintings from photos - StumbleUpon Did you ever wanted to be a great artist? But unfortunately you are really bad at it? Well that's ok because now with Psykopaint you can be a great artist with no skills. But how does it work? Open a photo you like and paint it using a variety of tools like brush, spraycan, ribbon, knife, Psykopaint will choose the colors automatically for you So you don't need to worry about it and focus on a style you like. The Top Ten Horror Films of 2011 | Gothic.net 2011 was host to some fun and scary films. Listed below are only ten of the top movies that brought shocks and frights to us all. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. It was an interesting year for scary movies, and I hope to see more fresh, innovative indie flicks come our way in 2012. A Buy.com coupon code is often available for horror DVD’s. Related Posts:
Mosaic Maker: A world of creative photo possibilities. Tons of fun stuff... Give one of our toys a spin! Framer, FX, Trading Card, Mosaic Maker, CD Cover, Photobooth, Bead Art, Magazine Cover, Billboard, Mosaic Maker, Color Palette Generator, Mosaic Maker, Calendar, Lolcat Generator, Cube, Pop Art Poster, Mat, Hockneyizer, Movie Poster, Motivator, Jigsaw, Wallpaper, Map Maker, Pocket Album, Badge Maker, I know, right? It's a lot to take in. Go slow. TLC Family &How to Draw Flowers and Plants& Flower Image Gallery Publications International, Ltd.Learn how to draw a rose and other flowers and plants with our step-by-step instructions. Bring out your inner artist as you learn how to draw a rose. From the deepest valleys to the highest mountains, flowers and plants can be found in all shapes, sizes and colors. The easy, step-by-step instructions on the following pages will teach you how to draw everything from daisies and daffodils to strawberries and spider plants. Each drawing begins with a few simple shapes printed in red ink. The following steps also show the earlier drawings in black and the new marks and shapes in red. A blank space near each step lets you practice your drawing skills. When you have finished, use a pen or fine felt-tip marker to darken the pencil marks that make up the finished drawing. When you are done, you will have 23 drawings showing many different types of flowers and plants. In these articles you'll learn how to draw a variety of flowers and plants.