Nefarious is visiting a friend today for supper, and Caitlin is at work, so I had quite a bit of time today to paint (which is literally what I did all day long). Below is some updated work on the “Kubla Khan” series (here’s the earlier versions if you’re interested in seeing how they have evolved). I’m still enjoying working on it, but it is definitely nice to be closer to the conclusion these days. The lighting was a bit dark but on the whole these are pretty accurate photos.
Caitlin and I watched “Global Metal” this morning, the study of heavy metal music around the world and follow-up documentary to the amazing “Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey“, and it didn’t disappoint — and again, I appreciate the parallels in body modification culture and heavy metal culture. I of course admit that I do download media from time to time, and I really wish that there was a way to financially support projects that you’ve obtained through non-commercial channels. I would definitely use a tip jar if it was put on Sam Dunn’s homepage (or whatever). Speaking of downloaded media, I’ve also been experimenting with whether I enjoy audiobooks, listening to them while I do other things — it’s less invasive than movies or TV. Right now I’m going through Dawkins’ “The God Delusion“, which is great, but I’m a fast reader and to be perfectly honest, I can read a book in the bathtub in a tenth the time it takes to listen to it read to me, and I think I prefer to read. But still, a better habit than TV.
Other than that, I did an interview a while back with Lukas Zpira for La Spirale (for “digital mutants”), and he’s just put up an English translation on his Hacking the Future blog. There’s also a recent interview I did with a CoBM member on their site, but I think you have to join their community site at uscobm.com (I haven’t seen it yet so I’m not 100% sure).
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LOVE the paintings…!
Enjoy your paint!
Very nice tecnique and subject!
Background of all work still very interesting!
:)
I’m generally have a positive attitude towards audio books, although I rarely listen to them. they make long solo car rides much more entertaining. conversely, they do take away a certain aspect of the imagination.
Both of Dunn’s documentals blew my mind, I didn’t expect the 2nd one to be SO good!
I’ve just read the interview and must say I’m really impressed with your stand, ability to acknowledge your past mistakes and the lack of vitriol while discussing the negative experiences.
Unfortunately, the interview also made me miss your presence on BME/IAM even more than usual!
I’ve posted the link here that will take anyone wishing to view the Interview I did with Shannon to my personal blog.
While I can admit that I didn’t do as great a job as Lukas, but this was only the 2nd Interview I conducted… please be gentle!
https://codewhite.net/blog/2009/03/shannon-larratt-cobm-interview/
Darn… I want to edit that soooo bad… *sigh*
looking good man!
i wonder about putting poppies in a kid’s book tho…
way off topic:
https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090305/ap_on_re_ca/canada_bus_beheading
you Canadians are crazy!!
i find audiobooks to be uber convenient and have amassed quite a collection should you require anything. between listening and reading im going through alot of books lately :)
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