#27 Perler and 8-bits

I've had recent bit of inspiration and decided to try my hand at some perler bead work. I've done a couple of things before based on 8-bit characters from Super Mario 2 and despite the time it takes to set up the beads the stuff usually comes out looking really nice. My current idea is to make coaster sets based on a variety of games. I've already picked out the games and the sprites I want to use. The coasters will be 20 pixels by 20 pixels. I'm going to start with one of the games and hopefully that will improve the speed I work at and my skill at melting the beads.

#26 Sketchup!

I've started using Sketchup this semester for my 103 class and after messing around with it I've grasped the most basic of concepts. It is an easy to use program with respectable learning curve. I was at work the other day talking to my friend Omar and he was talking about a frame he was trying to make and I figured since I am also taking a woodshop class I might be able to make one. I also thought it would be a good idea to test out my Sktechup skills and create a 3D mock-up to see how things would fit together. I haven't completed it yet there are some splines to add in and possibly adjust the internal edge for the spline cuts on the corners. As it is now I think it looks pretty decent. Here's a link, I'm still learning about the upload model option. I thought it would put it into the 3D warehouse but apparently it put it in with the Google earth stuff...

*correction, it uploaded to the right place :)

#25 A test research blog

So I did some reading Sam Maloof. A woodworker of the highest skill from what I have seen. Here is the rough stuff I have typed up based on what I've read and the questions from my professor. I'll add some pics once I finalize it.
- Connections and such are not overly done and seem to be made with as few additional pieces as possible.

#24 another semester starts...

Back in school and hopefully all the paperwork I turn in allows me to fulfill all the req's that keep popping up for graduation though that is neither here nor there as the point of this post is something entirely different as its focus is to allow me to keep a list of artists I am supposed to choose from to research for my Art168 class. So here are the names:

#23: Wild China

It's Saturday morning and my girlfriend put on this special to watch and just the intro was a crazy montage of environments and things that are in Chine. She then says that it is no wonder they have such a diverse, rich folklore, they live in a country that has all kinds of crazy landscapes and stuff. I thought it was funny and thought it should be noted someplace. I do have to agree though, they also have some kickass landscape paintings from the the early centuries, I forget which specifically though I recommend to anyone to check out Chinese landscapes paintings.