Just found this and was very intrigued. Smarter people than I respond in this forum. It has been quite some time that I have read something that I went, "Hmm, I'm pretty dumb." I found this forum by looking into the golden ratio or 1.6183:1 . I hadn't seen this number or even thought about it in 10 years, where I had seen it in a disney film in Geometry class as a Sophmore.
As a graphic designer, I could really learn something from this rather attractive number. Human beings find it beautiful since its ratio is so "correct". The ratio is seen every where in the natural world; found in subjects like flowers and shells that humans find beautiful. It would only seem natural that a designer, whose main purpose is creating beautiful layouts for clients, should add the golden ratio into his arsenal of creativeness. It would at the very least speed my creative process along.
Whatever the case, it is imperative that I learn more about it before trying to execute using it.
Ah well, it would be nice to be 18 again, and KNOW EVERYTHING!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Monday, May 08, 2006
European Adventure
Just got back from Europe. A bit fried and reeally tired. Thought I would notate the date in history. ... Also got lots of catching up to do in the work department.
I wonder why Google stripped the blogs page rank. I love some google, but that sux none the less. I want my 2 page rank back
I wonder why Google stripped the blogs page rank. I love some google, but that sux none the less. I want my 2 page rank back
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Bonnaroo 06
The artist list looks fantastic. I bought my tickets about a 2 weeks ago. I'm excited cuz It will probably be the last festival I go to. I'm a little weary cuz I'm not a big "camping out doors" type of guy and I don't exactly handle the hot very well. I can almost promise it is goint to be a scorcher this year.
I'm crazy
I'm crazy
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Waste Basket Vol. XI No. 7: Contractors Gone Wild
Waste Basket Vol. XI No. 7: Contractors Gone Wild
Wow... This is unbelievable. Makes me want to get a government contract. Screw some tax payers.
Wow... This is unbelievable. Makes me want to get a government contract. Screw some tax payers.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
The Flaming Lips: At War With Complacency
MTVNews.com: The Flaming Lips: At War With Complacency happens to be a great article on the adventures of The Flaming Lips at the SXSW festival in Austin TX.
I have to admit I have just half heartedly followed the Flaming Lips, but I have never once over looked their influence on music. So check out the article if you feel a little like looking at some legends. I especially like the part about starting a parade- (The lips started a parade after their show because there was too many people at the concert for the tiny venue to hold - so rather than disappoint- they started a parade through Austin- much to the dislike of the local police and security). Great tale. You can't make this stuff up.
I have to admit I have just half heartedly followed the Flaming Lips, but I have never once over looked their influence on music. So check out the article if you feel a little like looking at some legends. I especially like the part about starting a parade- (The lips started a parade after their show because there was too many people at the concert for the tiny venue to hold - so rather than disappoint- they started a parade through Austin- much to the dislike of the local police and security). Great tale. You can't make this stuff up.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
DMZ
I have just gotten back into comix and here is the really freaky part; I'm actually reading them. I picked up a handful of comix the other day to try out, and DMZ happened to be one of them. DMZ is written by Brian Wood who is obviously a household name when it comes to comix. It is a wicked awesome read and anyone over the age of 13 would enjoy it. Love the graphix and everything. I'm going to try and pick up the rest of the issues ASAP. Just thought I would spread the love.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Friday, March 31, 2006
Fried Ideas
1st off : $10 a week art contest. Like a Jam but the winner -as voted on by the peers- wins $10 cash- no questions asked.
2nd: When a person uploads art the have the option of putting their paypal data along with a sell price. This means anyone viewing it can have the option to buy original- of course this means uploading the original art, but makes it very easy to make money off a competition piece.
3rd: add store for folks to "add" their pieces to the gallery for sale- upload same as it is to enter contest.
2nd: When a person uploads art the have the option of putting their paypal data along with a sell price. This means anyone viewing it can have the option to buy original- of course this means uploading the original art, but makes it very easy to make money off a competition piece.
3rd: add store for folks to "add" their pieces to the gallery for sale- upload same as it is to enter contest.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Octabong
Octabong, LLC
I honestly couldn't make this up. An 8 chambered beer bong with 8 hoses . Everyone gets a hose and you can race. It is fantastic.. The possibilities are endless. My idea is plug 7 of the holes and leave one hose open and funnel 8 beers -- now that is my ideer of a challenge
I honestly couldn't make this up. An 8 chambered beer bong with 8 hoses . Everyone gets a hose and you can race. It is fantastic.. The possibilities are endless. My idea is plug 7 of the holes and leave one hose open and funnel 8 beers -- now that is my ideer of a challenge
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Fried Crispy online maggy
I really wanted to draw this out, but I couldn't find my book, and then I wanted to write this out and this was the best place I could think of to post my ideas. I don't rightly know if anyone is going to read this, so I think it should just be best if I do it here and whatever happens happens.. Right?
Okay.. I'm turning Fried Crispy.com into an online maggy. I don't really have enough time to post it all the time, and quite frankly I don't think that i have enough endurance and creativity to constantly produce the same type of info all the time and consistently good.. so what i'm going to do , and what seems the most novel to me is: create an online magazine that comes out monthly and is different every time.
The front page will change every month.. That said.. articles will change.. interviews will change.. everything will change.. and if I want to have a character comeback - they can.. if they don't want to then they don't have to.. The important thing to keep in mind though is that it would only have to be fresh once a month.. and it wouldn't have to be deep. all it really has to do is have links directly from the front. ...
This probably isn't even a new idea.. it just is the way that I want Fried Crispy to become.. I've been thinking this over for a bit and it just seems too complicated to have constant/static sections that keep growing and growing. I don't honestly think I can come up with sections that are even broad enough to add to.. It would be much easier just to draw a cover / slice it up and add on from there. It gives the website a much more fluid life of its own and doesn't rely on one grand idea-- it can change over and over.
So i've talked myself into it. Now I just need to come up with some cool articles for March.
Articles for March:
Rain and the Other Fantastic Elements that Make up Weather
He-man, the interview of a Life time
15 reasons to keep breathing..that aren't very good
My Cat
Cartoons without pants
Spring Fashion-Nude is in
How I spent Spring Break: What I don't remember but my camera does
Letters from Your Mom
Card Carrying Freaks
Residue
I truly think that this could turn out to be something interesting at least.
Okay.. I'm turning Fried Crispy.com into an online maggy. I don't really have enough time to post it all the time, and quite frankly I don't think that i have enough endurance and creativity to constantly produce the same type of info all the time and consistently good.. so what i'm going to do , and what seems the most novel to me is: create an online magazine that comes out monthly and is different every time.
The front page will change every month.. That said.. articles will change.. interviews will change.. everything will change.. and if I want to have a character comeback - they can.. if they don't want to then they don't have to.. The important thing to keep in mind though is that it would only have to be fresh once a month.. and it wouldn't have to be deep. all it really has to do is have links directly from the front. ...
This probably isn't even a new idea.. it just is the way that I want Fried Crispy to become.. I've been thinking this over for a bit and it just seems too complicated to have constant/static sections that keep growing and growing. I don't honestly think I can come up with sections that are even broad enough to add to.. It would be much easier just to draw a cover / slice it up and add on from there. It gives the website a much more fluid life of its own and doesn't rely on one grand idea-- it can change over and over.
So i've talked myself into it. Now I just need to come up with some cool articles for March.
Articles for March:
I truly think that this could turn out to be something interesting at least.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
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MMMM Lemme touch the tatas--- I will let you guess what is behind my cobra command crotch of Destruction
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Sunny Dog - courtesy of Solidox Records
Sunny Dog
A fresh new tune from the makers of "That's too bad" and "Laying in the Road" Remember to enjoy it safetly.
A fresh new tune from the makers of "That's too bad" and "Laying in the Road" Remember to enjoy it safetly.
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