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A Spring Without Mulch

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Philosophy Nature COVID-19 Family History
  1. Art should strive to convey a meaningful message or provoke thought about important issues, rather than simply aiming to create pretty pictures for self-indulgence.
  2. During difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic, finding inspiration from historical figures who faced adversity with positivity and humility can be powerful.
  3. Humility and a connection to nature can be essential in facing the challenges of the world, and in finding joy amidst hardships.
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Working with Skin tones using Blending Ranges

Erik Explores • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Tutorials
  1. In Affinity Photo, skin tones can be adjusted using blend modes and blending ranges.
  2. Understanding blend modes categories like Darken, Lighten, Color, and Contrast helps in practical applications.
  3. Blending ranges in Affinity Photo are useful for altering skin tones by using techniques like color burn, multiply, and adjusting opacity for different tone ranges.

Book Review: “How to Tell a Story” by The Moth 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Storytelling Podcasts
  1. The Moth events gather people to share stories using only their voices, no visuals allowed.
  2. The book 'How to Tell a Story' by The Moth hosts shares insights on crafting compelling stories, supported by real story transcripts.
  3. Great storytelling involves sharing personal experiences and emotions, connecting listeners to the storyteller's world and even bringing past characters back to life.

There's a difference between looking and seeing...

lifeboat • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Wildlife Conservation Education Career
  1. Photography can transform everyday sights by freezing a moment, revealing details we might not notice otherwise.
  2. Filmmaking requires understanding how to slow down action to show what's happening, balancing practicality with creativity.
  3. Observing wildlife with patience and respect is key, knowing when to film and when to simply observe to avoid disturbing the animals.

'Making a Handaxe': a knot in time.

lifeboat • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Archaeology Time
  1. Archaeology can be a creative and imaginative practice that involves physical and practical work.
  2. Objects like handaxes hold secrets of their making, usage, and the passage of time, providing a meditation on time.
  3. Engravings of artifacts can capture the intelligence of the hand and communicate the process and skill involved in crafting the objects.

3 Projects at Mirlo Studio · UPDATES

Mirlo Studio • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration NFTs Design Education Music Humanities
  1. The Winter collection by Mirlo Studio is having a public sale for NFTs, with six pieces still available for collectors.
  2. Manuelita collection by Georgina Mauriño at Mirlo Studio is now showcased on a YouTube channel by Música por la Ciencia.
  3. MIRLOS platform by Mirlo Studio focuses on Music, Arts, and Humanities to offer decentralized learning opportunities for all ages.

Two Weeks From 21 Years Ago

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Sculpture Creative Writing Visual art Mixed Media
  1. The author reflects on the passing of time and the role of technology in society, highlighting the importance of soul-searching and staying true to one's art amidst modern distractions.
  2. The text delves into philosophical and existential themes such as the illusion of the 'whole' and the concept of individuality, urging readers to explore their own significance in the world.
  3. The narrative touches on personal struggles, artistic pursuits, and the complexities of human relationships, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and finding joy in everyday moments.

The Ink-uilab Index (Ch. 16)

Ink-uilab • 0 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Literature Music Philosophy History
  1. The newsletter is exploring various themes, characters, and places in a unique and creative way.
  2. The Ink-uilab Index serves as a compendium of raw data on different topics discussed in the newsletter's chapters.
  3. The content ranges from poems, mystic poets, and explorers to philosophical concepts, historical figures, and pop culture references.

Canon R3 + New Lighting Setup

laserllama's blog • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jul 25
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Visual art Technology Lighting Equipment
  1. The Canon R3 camera is great for photography, especially for indoor shots with low light. It offers fantastic image quality without needing expensive gear.
  2. A good lighting setup is important for taking good pictures of small items indoors. The use of affordable softbox lighting can make a big difference.
  3. The autofocus feature on the R3 is really impressive, locking onto details like the eyes of action figures. This makes capturing sharp images much easier.

Understanding Colors for AI Artists

Erik Explores • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Color Theory Digital Art
  1. To excel in AI art, mastering traditional color models like RGB, CMYK, and HSL is crucial.
  2. Adjusting colors optimally involves steps like tweaking brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and luminosity.
  3. Different color adjustment layers like Color Balance, HSL, and Selective Color serve specific purposes in photo editing and AI art.

A Series of Numbers

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual Arts Creative Writing
  1. The post discusses unique concepts related to numbers, such as specific mathematical contests, poetic meters, and music compositions.
  2. Each concept is described in a creative and imaginative way, connecting numbers to diverse fields like exercise, poetry, and music.
  3. The author uses these inventive descriptions to explore the intersection of numbers with various aspects of human life and creativity.