Hi:
I just thought I'd mention the application I used is actually called MixCraft in case anyone is trying to find it.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
One tune from MixMaster 4
Hi:
Here's a fun little tune that I'm working on that was created with loops in the blues related musical loops. I made another little fun techno type of mix, but it's longer, so this example is good because it's just a little under 3 minutes. It is really interesting to try the different sounds to get ideas. I think this tune needs to be a little bit longer for an actual tune, and I might try to record or find some additional sounds like claps or snapping fingers to it, but it sounds fun so far to me. I hope it just gives you an idea of the fun in this application. If you have any frustrated musical ability (like I way do), this is so fun and sort of like putting puzzle pieces together. I was able to capture the video with my camera, but the sound was a little odd, so I blended the mp3 and the video in Windows Movie Maker. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this. :)
Here's a fun little tune that I'm working on that was created with loops in the blues related musical loops. I made another little fun techno type of mix, but it's longer, so this example is good because it's just a little under 3 minutes. It is really interesting to try the different sounds to get ideas. I think this tune needs to be a little bit longer for an actual tune, and I might try to record or find some additional sounds like claps or snapping fingers to it, but it sounds fun so far to me. I hope it just gives you an idea of the fun in this application. If you have any frustrated musical ability (like I way do), this is so fun and sort of like putting puzzle pieces together. I was able to capture the video with my camera, but the sound was a little odd, so I blended the mp3 and the video in Windows Movie Maker. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this. :)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Something different
Hi:
The other day, I happened to watch a little video on cool technology for kids, and saw 'GarageBand' - an application that allows a user to add musical loops and possibly record their own voice or instrument. That looked so cool, I poked around the web , and of course, it only runs on macs (or on Windows Vista), so I found a similar application called MixMaster 4. I downloaded a demo version, and it is so cool. It comes with many different musical loops, and you can mix and match, and add effects like distortion and reverberations, so of course, I had to play with the hip hop, disco, and some techno sounds - I thought it would be maybe fun to try to make little tunes to walk to - in this application it's nothing to change key or tempo. Well, I tried to upload a version of my tune in mp3 format, but this application fussed - I'll see if I can upload a version of it later or maybe a video with the tune.
The other day, I happened to watch a little video on cool technology for kids, and saw 'GarageBand' - an application that allows a user to add musical loops and possibly record their own voice or instrument. That looked so cool, I poked around the web , and of course, it only runs on macs (or on Windows Vista), so I found a similar application called MixMaster 4. I downloaded a demo version, and it is so cool. It comes with many different musical loops, and you can mix and match, and add effects like distortion and reverberations, so of course, I had to play with the hip hop, disco, and some techno sounds - I thought it would be maybe fun to try to make little tunes to walk to - in this application it's nothing to change key or tempo. Well, I tried to upload a version of my tune in mp3 format, but this application fussed - I'll see if I can upload a version of it later or maybe a video with the tune.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
MidAmerica Pastel Society Small Painting Show Update
Hi:
I got a notification that the opening for this show will be on 11/14 rather than 11/7. The time is still 6 to 8 pm. Sorry for any inconvience this may have caused, and again, everyone is welcome to attend. When I go, I'll try to take some photos and post them in case you can't make it but still may want to see what the show looks like. Thanks!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
MidAmerica Pastel Society Small Painting Show
Yesterday, I submitted my entry into the annual MAPS Small Painting Show at the R.G. Endres Gallery at the Prairie Village City Offices at 7700 Mission Road in Prairie Village, Kansas. This show will run from 11/3 to 11/26 and the opening reception will be 11/7 from 6-8pm. If you are in the area, please feel completely welcome to stop by anytime during this show to view the lovely works by MAPS artists. The paintings are all 8x10 or smaller and the frames are no larger than 14x16, and at least 80% soft pastel. I think all are for sale, and usually the prices are really reasonable for some wonderful works.
This is my entry which I titled "Overcast Afternoon". It was painted from a spot close to Alma, Kansas in the very lovely Flint Hills. This photo is actually from a not quite finished painting. My spouse made a nice oak frame that I patined to have a transparent golden finish that still allows the wood to show through. I will try to take another photo of the painting and post it later.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Vote tomorrow
I am planning to vote in the elections and I hope everyone who can vote gets a chance to do that as well. Not to sway anyone one way or the other (because at this point, it is actually probably too late anyway), but I am planning to vote for the Obama/Biden ticket, and at least one reason is because Obama seems like he has a brain, and that will be a nice change from the current president, who doesn't really seem to have one at all. Obama seems like he can think on his feet well, too, and seems like he will be a much more inspiring president than any we have experienced in recent years. Hopefully, whatever the outcome, things will be better. Good thoughts to all.
I am planning to vote in the elections and I hope everyone who can vote gets a chance to do that as well. Not to sway anyone one way or the other (because at this point, it is actually probably too late anyway), but I am planning to vote for the Obama/Biden ticket, and at least one reason is because Obama seems like he has a brain, and that will be a nice change from the current president, who doesn't really seem to have one at all. Obama seems like he can think on his feet well, too, and seems like he will be a much more inspiring president than any we have experienced in recent years. Hopefully, whatever the outcome, things will be better. Good thoughts to all.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Some tips
This is just a note for anyone who may run across this and may be interested. Wetcanvas is a great online artist community, and basic membership is completely free. There are many excellent forums for various types of artwork - the ones I typically hang out in are the soft pastel, watercolor, sculpture, wearable art so look me up if you want.
A common way to find artworks or items on Ebay from Wetcanvas members is to look for 4wc as a keyword. Your kind support of artists everywhere is greatly appreciated.
Another inspiring blog to read is by Paul Dorrell, proprieter of the Leopold Gallery in KCMO, and author of "Living the Artist's Life". He is an incredible person, and a true friend of artists everywhere. You can check out his blog at http://www.pauldorrell.com/.
If you would like to check out the MidAmerica Pastel Society, their website is http://www.midamericapastel.org/. This is an excellent organization, and membership is completely open to all for a mere $25 per year. There are many benefits, including almost monthly newsletters (also available to download from the website in pdf format), almost monthly meetings with various topics - in October, we're having Jim Wallen, an excellent performer of stories dressed in period type costumes and several members do pastel demos - we normally have a packed house when he shows up! MAPS is under the IAPS, so some benefits exist also from that relationship. For more information, please visit the website.
I'll try to add some more artwork soon, and thanks for visiting. Truly, I hope all is going well for you and your loved ones!
A common way to find artworks or items on Ebay from Wetcanvas members is to look for 4wc as a keyword. Your kind support of artists everywhere is greatly appreciated.
Another inspiring blog to read is by Paul Dorrell, proprieter of the Leopold Gallery in KCMO, and author of "Living the Artist's Life". He is an incredible person, and a true friend of artists everywhere. You can check out his blog at http://www.pauldorrell.com/.
If you would like to check out the MidAmerica Pastel Society, their website is http://www.midamericapastel.org/. This is an excellent organization, and membership is completely open to all for a mere $25 per year. There are many benefits, including almost monthly newsletters (also available to download from the website in pdf format), almost monthly meetings with various topics - in October, we're having Jim Wallen, an excellent performer of stories dressed in period type costumes and several members do pastel demos - we normally have a packed house when he shows up! MAPS is under the IAPS, so some benefits exist also from that relationship. For more information, please visit the website.
I'll try to add some more artwork soon, and thanks for visiting. Truly, I hope all is going well for you and your loved ones!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
another entry
Hi:
I had forgotten completely that I had started this blog until today. I will try to make regular updates. I had noticed that other artists on the wetcanvas website were creating art blogs here, and I thought that it might be good to join in.
Here is a pastel painting I worked on after I had started it a few years ago during Kim Casebeer's workshop. I still have a few tweaks to make to it, but it is mostly finished. The image is in soft pastels on a 300lb rag cold press watercolor paper, that I think I coated with Golden's Fine Pumice Gel, and the image itself is about 14x16 inches. This is from a spot in the Flint Hills close to Alma, Kansas. It was a completely beautiful day.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)