Often this blog is about technical things in my life. For example, I recently wrote in detail about the wiring that goes into my computer setup. One thing I didn't write up more recently (OK, back in August 07), was that we got a new computer. Maybe I'll talk about that some day. The new purchase was precipitated by some pretty stupid moves on my part in which I destroyed the Mac Mini.
OK, this blog is about my initial forays into computer art. My daughter likes to draw and she often scans in her artwork so that she can colorize it on the computer. So we got her a new Wacom Intuos3 pen tablet. They sort of let you write or draw or paint or whatever in a more natural way using a pen and the tablet captures your input and puts it into a computer picture. Here's a picture of it.
So I decided to try it out and do a little artwork. First, I did a still life.
It's not bad. I think the fruit is a bit out of proportion. I kind of liked this picture and I use it as a desktop for my computer.
Next I tried a man. Here he is:
My daughter thought he looked a bit creepy. It was something about his eyes.
Finally, I did a beach scene. It's pretty clear that I was getting bored by this point.
Maybe I'll get inspired again some day and embellish this beach scene or try a bit more to hone my skills.
Bye-bye for now.
