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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

AEDM-Day 4

It is still beautiful to arise before the sun these days and see the large moon riding low in the sky. I try to find a little bit of time to just enjoy the moment before starting a busy day. I am trying to add some "spiritual" activities to my days and think being "in the moment" is a good start.

I've been guilty of making more Photoshop patterns and now wish I had a better printer; I'd like to print them out to use as backgrounds in traditional art or maybe even print them out on fabric. Perhaps someday I will be able to do one or both of those things.

I also had a request for more kaleidoscopes, and really enjoyed playing with my moon picture from yesterday. Kaleidoscopes are very addicting too; almost as much as pattern making.


This is the first attempt, but I thought it lacked something in the center.


So I added the star to the center. This seemed a bit like cheating, so....



I chose a different beginning triangle. This is my favorite.

And then, since I already had Photoshop open and waiting, I played a bit with more patterns:



 

 

 

 


Okay, I'm stopping now, but there is no guarantee that I won't make more today. I am going to try to sketch something today too - by hand. I will share that with you tomorrow.

I had a question about the trees on the moon drawing from yesterday. It is a digital picture, so it is not charoal, but a digital stamp of bare trees.

Bye!





9 comments:

  1. Wow Such an inspiration!!!And to think it is such fun also!!!
    Gale

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  2. These patterns are fun - you might enjoy seeing the fabric kaleidoscopes of my dear friend:
    http://www.paulanadelstern.com/

    These art quilts however are all hand pieced - if you can imagine!

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  3. Your favorite is also my favorite. You never cease to amaze me, my dear. Hope your shoulder's better. hugs, nancy

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  4. I would have to say-FANTASTIC! The second kali would be my favorite choice, soft colors, star in the center.

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  5. I love your kaleidoscope designs. I can't wait to see what you draw by hand!

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  6. I love your patterns and particularly like your curly-ribbon pattern!
    A lot of fun for the eyes!
    carmen s.

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  7. i like the colors of your kaleidoscope!

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  8. JHawk,

    I really like the last KALI and some of your patterns make me jealous. I still can't do it.
    Vicki, your awesome!!!!

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  9. So amazing you can come up with so many patterns every day!

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