07-22-2004, 02:04 AM | #1 (permalink) |
Femme Fatale
Location: Elysium
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The satellite dish
This is a project that I've been using a couple of my vacation days on: painting two satellite dishes for loverboy's boss whom I hardly know. His boss has made the design - I merely painted it for him on two sattelite dishes that are to be used as an advertising for the company.
First of all I had to sketch the logo and letters on the dish using a projector. Up close they were pixelated as hell so I had to sketch it by eye. Then I painted it 2 times using a tiny paint brush and some paint based on xylener which is very injurious to health. It had to be xylener-based since the dishes are going to be outside all the year round. The satellite dishes have the old measure of 140 cm in diameter (the present ones are about 60-90 cm) - nearly as big as I am. And damn heavy too! Me trying to lift the damn thing so I can show it to you: and voilá: I guess it turned out ok
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07-22-2004, 02:12 AM | #3 (permalink) |
pío pío
Location: on a branch about to break
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i imagine projectors can sure come in handy. i've never used one, i just freehand my murals. but the level of detail & accuracy here is excellent.
this project makes me think that lots of other folks out there must have stuff that's nearly as big as they are, so let's see it! (or perhaps nancy is just very, very tiny) |
07-22-2004, 02:22 AM | #4 (permalink) | |
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and like I said: the satellite dish is abnormally huge - they don't make them this big any more
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I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. Last edited by Nancy; 07-22-2004 at 02:33 AM.. |
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07-22-2004, 11:53 AM | #7 (permalink) |
Gastrolithuanian
Location: low-velocity Earth orbit
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Hail Nancy!
The art looks professional, excellent work. The pictures themselves are entertaining, as well. You, of course, are always pleasing to look at but my favorite feature are your fingers peaking out from either side of the dish in the second image. It's always the little things that make me laugh. Thanks, -GH |
07-22-2004, 01:29 PM | #8 (permalink) | |
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I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. |
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07-23-2004, 04:18 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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Location: NZ
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very, very well executed
i don't like the style of the central "LEH" lettering personally, but that's a design issue i hope you got something nice for doing it, apart from a head-rush from the xylene fumes
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07-23-2004, 11:19 AM | #11 (permalink) |
The Cheshire Grin...
Location: An Aussie Outback
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heh awesome!
As everyone has said, very professional! And I hope he does give you something for it, seeing it's goin to be used for advertising and all..
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07-24-2004, 05:06 AM | #12 (permalink) | |
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I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. |
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07-24-2004, 05:07 AM | #13 (permalink) | |
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I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. |
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07-24-2004, 12:31 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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you have a very steady & accurate hand, ms. nancy.
that lettering looks like pre-cut stick on letters. remarkably good job! you could be a valuable asset to a sign shop.
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07-25-2004, 12:41 AM | #16 (permalink) |
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Location: Elysium
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Fremen: excellent idea! hehe maybe he's got one to spare that I can have
Bernadette: thank you so much! I'd never work in a sign shop though. I prefer the variety of assignments that my career as a media graphic artist will ensure me
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I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. Last edited by Nancy; 07-25-2004 at 12:43 AM.. |
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