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Saturday, 30 March 2019

Blue Fairy on a Pink Donut Fantasy Acrylic Painting Tutorial

 Blue Fairy on a Pink Donut Fantasy Acrylic Painting Tutorial

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Hey there everyone, Kristina here with another blog post on  acrylic painting.  I decided a fantasy painting would be perfect for this month's tutorial.  I really hope you enjoy painting this as much as I did.

If you are in Hervey Bay, make sure you make time to visit Art and Soul Studio, shop 2/168 Boatharbour Drive, Pialba.
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Acrylic paints used in this tutorial:

These colours and more are available at the Art and Soul Studio Hervey Bay.  I mainly use Golden paints and Liquitex heavy body.  Jo Sonja has a gorgeous rich gold that I use.

Mars Black
Rich Gold
Quinacridone Red
Brilliant Blue
Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Blue
Permanent Green Light
Dioxaxine Purple
Brilliant Magenta
Transparent Red Oxide
Burnt Sienna
Flesh Tint
Alizarine Crimson
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Umber

Paint Brushes Used:

Large Flat Brush
16/0 detailer brush
Size 4 Round brush
Dagger Striper

I used a 16 x 20 inch canvas board.
Gold Glitter for the fairy wings
Golden Super Gloss Varnish

Let's begin the fun!

First step is usually to paint the back ground, this makes things a lot easier and saves you a lot of time.  So if you know what colour you want the background to be then do it now.  I wasn't sure what colour I wanted until the very end.  I chose Mars Black.  So paint the whole canvas Mars Black.

Wait for the paint to dry and sketch the shape of the donut onto the canvas.  Then paint the whole donut Yellow Ochre.

Mix some quinadicridone red and titanium white to make the pink colour of the icing. This colour pink is perfect.

Paint over the sections marked for the icing with the pink paint. Use Mars Black to paint in the hole of the donut.

Don't worry, a few more layers and this donut will look scrumptious.

To make the texture of the dough, using a round brush just dab dots all over the yellow ochre part of the donut, using a combination of burnt sienna, yellow ochre and burnt umber mixed, burnt umber, yellow ochre and white mixed.  Cover the whole area in lots of dots, keeping the bottom of the donut darker, and the parts directly under the icing darker as well.

Using burnt umber and the round brush, draw a curved line approximately half way down the donut, to form the crease.  Add some titanium white to the burnt umber and draw a lighter line on the top and bottom of the burnt umber line to indicate highlights.

Painting the icing:

Adding shadows and highlights to the icing makes it look more realisitic, so let's get to it.

Using a 3:1 ratio of Quin red and Titanium White, make a darker pink to begin the shadows along the back edge of the donut.  Use the flat brush to curve your stroke up from the donut hole, in a curved motion forming a backwards "C".

Now for the darker highlights, just use Quin red, and a small amount of the Green Light (being opposite on the colour wheel the green will darken the red perfectly).

Shade the donut as shown above, then using the round brush and the same colour paint a line at the bottom edge of the pink icing and the edges of the icing drips.

For the highlights use the quin red and titanium white mixture, adding more white to make it nice and light.

When painting the top of the donut, make sure you do a curved motion to make the top of the donut appear curved.  Using the light mixture of the pink and white, add the highlights as shown above.  Making sure each stroke is curved in the way you want the donut to look.

Add highlights to the icing drips as well.

Painting the sprinkles:

This is quite easy, just get the colours for the sprinkles....Primary yellow, titanium white, lavender, green light and quin red.  Paint a little line where ever you want the sprinkles, in all different directions.  To ensure nice coverage of the yellow, paint the lines white first, then wait until it is dry and paint the yellow over the top.

Add darker colours to the bottom of each sprinkle for the shadow, and a touch of white on the top for a highlight.  This adds depth to the sprinkles.

 The donut should be looking like this, nice and edible.

Painting the fairy:

This is the traceable for the fairy, this image was downloaded off Pixabay and is free to use.  Just don't draw in the mushroom as she is sitting on the donut.  Trace the fairy into position on the top of the donut.  I used pencil so you can see it.  It is best to use chalk, watercolour pencil or transfer paper.

Using flesh tint, do a first layer on all of her skin parts, head, chest, arms and legs.

 Use the brilliant blue to paint in the fairy clothes.

Mix transparent red oxide and yellow ochre 50/50 mix.  Add a touch of Alizarin Crimson and then mix titanium white into this mixture.  You should have a darker skin tone to paint in the creases and the shadows.  Use this darker mixture to paint in the lines on her chest, under her neck, her collar bone and the outside of her legs and arms.  Where all the creases will be.

While the darker colour is still wet, use the flesh tone to blend the darker tone into the lighter tone.

The face on this fairy is very simple.  Using the darker flesh tone, paint in the outlines of the mouth, eyes and the sides of the nose.  See how hinting at the lines on the face actually makes a face appear.  It is a very simple and easy face to paint.  Paint in the hair using Primary Blue, following the direction of the hair.  High light the inner part of her breast with a lighter flesh tone.

To make the fairy a little naughty, by having bites taken out of the donut is fun and quirky. Using yellow Ochre and the round brush dab along where you want the missing piece.

Add some burnt umber and burnt sienna dabs to this bite too.

Dab mars black around the edge of the bite, and then highlight this with titanium white.  Make sure the top half of the donut is darker, to hint at the shadow.

Almost at the end, painting her wings.  Using brilliant blue paint along the wings that you have traced on.  Do a couple of coats of blue, adding some darker tints to the parts closest to her body.

Then add rich gold to the top parts of the wings, and while the gold is wet, sprinkle gold glitter on the wet paint.  Do this for both wings.

Go over any part you think needs extra highlights, like her hair or parts of her face.  Add more glitter to the back ground, do whatever takes your fancy.  This is your painting, make it yours and enjoy the process of creating.

Until next time.........

Chocolate Easter bunny painting tutorial in acrylic paints

Chocolate Easter Bunny Painting

Paints required:

Jo Sonjas Sap Green
Jo Sonjas Carbon Black
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Titanium White
Napthol Crimson
Cobalt Green
Hookers Green
Primary Yellow
12 x 16 Canvas board
Filbert paint brush size 4
Flat brush large enough to paint the background easily
Old stuff round brush for the white flowers
Old brush for scumbling
Rigger brush
Golden Glazing Liquid

Steps to painting some chocolate bunnies!

The first step is to get's almost Easter, Easter means chocolate!  Then grab your sap green and paint the whole canvas.  Let it dry and paint another layer of sap green.

This is the point where you look at the reference photo I have provided.  It is royalty free and downloaded from Pixabay so you can do what you like with your painting of it :)  See the different shades of green in the picture, that is what you are focusing on.  Get your Hookers Green and your favourite scumbling brush (scumbling does ruin a paintbrush so use an old one or one you don't care much about) and start scumbling parts of dark green in the background, following the picture below.

  To scumble, you place the tip of the paintbrush on the canvas and lightly go in circles.  To blend the Hookers green into the sap green you just scumble some sap green around the hookers green.  I have made a YouTube video for this painting.  I will add the link at the end of this blog.  Just keep scumbling lighter and darker green around the canvas until you are happy.  You should end up with something similar to this picture.

Now for the longer blades of grass behind the bunnies.  Using your rigger brush, and cobalt green, dip the brush in water and then mix it into the paint.  You want it watery, but not too watery.  About a third of the way up the canvas begin making long blades of grass, using sap green, cobalt green and a mixture of these greens together.  Fill the whole bottom third of the canvas with grass blades.

Using Titanium white, dip your old stiff brush into the paint and just lightly dab on some white flowers.

Tracing in the chocolate bunnies:

Trace the chocolate bunnies in using your preferred method, or draw them in if you enjoy drawing (traceable will be at the bottom of the page and also on my Pinterest page.)

Paint over the whole bunnies in Burnt Sienna, leaving the eyes blank so you know where they will be.
Then paint a layer of Burnt Umber on Daddy Bunny.  Work on one bunny at a time, it makes things easier since they are so close to each other and the same colour.

Using Burnt Umber and a small amount of Titanium White mixed together paint the inside of Dad Bunny's ear.  Using Black paint in his nose and the little gap on his face that makes his nose.

Dry brush Burnt Umber and Titanuim white combined on Dad's belly, the inside of his ears, his head and his arm.  Paint white where his eye will go.  Mix Napthol Crimson with a little white to make pink, and paint that inside his ear.  Then using Burnt Umber make small lines on the edge of his ears, these are the imperfections in the chocolate.  Make sure you follow the direction of his ear when doing these strokes, look at the reference picture you will see they all go in different angles.  Mix a little Burnt Umber and Titanium White and outline the dark creases you just did.

Add some Burnt Umber and Titanium White to the inside of baby bunny's ear so you know where it should be placed.  Finally for Dad bunny, using Black place a curved line where his closed eye is.

3.  The Chocolate cracks..

Make lots of small little marks on the Dad's face, and ears, looking at the reference picture to get an idea of the direction they should be going.  The mix Burnt Umber with Titanium white and make lines around all of the Burnt Umber spots and lines. He should begin looking like the picture above.  I have a quick time lapse showing how I did this.

Continue painting the choclate cracks all over his body.

4.  Painting Baby Bunny:

Using Burnt Umber and a little bit of Titanium White, cover the baby bunny in paint.  Add the pink mixture to the inside of his ear.  Use some Burnt Umber to outline where his arm and ears and head will end if you need to.  It does help.

Follow along the same procedure for making the cracks on baby bunny as you did on Dad bunny.

5.  More strands of grass

Using the rigger brush and a combination of the greens you used before, place some long strands of grass in front of the bunnies, this helps with pushing the bunnies back into the painting a little.

Place some more white flowers around the front of the bunnies too.

Using Titanium white paint the eggs in, wherever you want them.  Using white first helps the colour you choose for the egg to be seen better.  Use Primary Yellow for one egg, and Napthol Crimson for the other.  Let it dry then do another coat.

Use Hookers green to paint the shadow of the eggs on the grass.
Mix the yellow with some burnt Umber to create the shadow on the yellow egg.  Mainly on the bottom of the egg and the sides.  Mix Yellow and Titanium White to create the highlight on the top of the yellow egg.
Mix black with red to create the shadows on the red egg, and mix red with zinc white to create the highlight on the red egg.  You can use Titanium White, just be careful not to turn the red pink.  Zinc White is less strong and it takes a bit more of it to turn the red pink, henceforth making it perfect for highlights.

Decorate the eggs however you want, making sure if you want lines on them they need to be curved to make the egg appear rounded.

Using the rigger brush, add some grass strands in front of the eggs, like you did for the bunnies, and then some white flowers.

Don't forget to sign it......

My Pinterest page where the reference photo and the traceable can be downloaded:

My Facebook Art Page:

I will have the YouTube video up for this tutorial by the end of today, so make sure you check it out:

That is it for me this month.  Hope you enjoy painting this sweet little Easter scene.

Lots of Art hugs......

Blue Fairy on a Pink Donut Fantasy Acrylic Painting Tutorial

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Using Livescribe for a Year

The Livescribe 3 has its annoyances but overall I'm still happier to use it than not. But if I were buying a new smartpen now, I'd probably buy a Neo N2.

A year ago, I bought a Livescribe 3. It costs $150 and requires special paper (which you can print yourself, if you don't want to buy a pretty Moleskine or other notebook), so it's not just a simple impulse buy sort of gadget.

Several folks have asked me what I think of it. It's a little complicated, so I've decided to write up my thoughts in one place, here on my blog.

First off, you should be warned that there are several MAJOR caveats in my Livescribe recommendation:

  • The older, non-smartphone-only pens, have a little LCD screen that dies every 2 years, according to user reports on their support site. (Despite this, some of those users say they just buy a new one every 2 years. Crazy.)
  • Speaking of their support site, no one has replied to posts their in 7 months (as of today).
  • Two things the OCR does not handle well: separating paragraphs, respecting indents, and crossing out mistakes. (Three things. I'll come in again.)
  • Their software looks like it was designed by Big Corp. Meaning, it works, mostly, but its usability is not that slick. Some tasks have more steps than they really need to have. Sometimes you have to "turn it off and back on again" before it actually works.
  • Every once in a blue moon (ie, months will go by just fine), the software just flat out refuses to do its OCR magic on a paragraph or two. Tech support is stumped as to why this is, so I just had to manually transcribe those couple paragraphs.
  • It's a tad bit bulky, although just this side of doesn't-get-in-my-way.
  • Its ink cartridges, while not totally proprietary, are a little hard to find. I've ended up ordering mine (including red, green, and blue inks!) off Amazon and it shipped from Japan in a couple days. :P

Now, why do I like it so much if it's got these significant drawbacks?

  • It's a fun tech toy. ;)
  • The OCR works amazingly well, maybe 90-95% accurate. (It even understood most of my husband's messy handwriting!) I always proofread what it generates, but usually I only have to clean up the equivalent of a typo here, a typo there.
  • Because its output is "just text", I can email that output to a computer script that then does all sorts of magic to it. (Eg, I wrote a program that guesses where paragraph breaks are, turns *asterisks* into italics, looks for custom syntax like "#Flickr: foo" and inserts HTML that displays & links to my Flickr photos, etc. Or, if the text starts with #NaNoWriMo, it processes it slightly differently, then hands it off to a different program that sticks the text in my Google Docs while updating a Google Spreadsheet & the official NaNoWriMo word counts.)
  • I really, really hate transcribing. I don't mind proofing, but I hate transcribing.
  • I love, love, love how it enables writing in the dark. When I'm working on a piece of fiction, it seems that my brain always comes up with an extra scene or two while I'm trying to fall asleep. I used to lose these scenes, or scribble notes that I'd then dread to transcribe the next morning. With the Livescribe's OCR, it's just as easy to transcribe neat daytime writing as messy nighttime scribbling. For example, the last short story that I wrote, 80% of it was done in the dark when I should have been sleeping. Because of my aforementioned scripts, I was even able to know what my updated word count was while still lying in bed. :)
  • When I do have problems every so often, their email-based support staff has always gotten back to me within a couple business days.

Livescribe isn't the only "smartpen" on the market. It's the only one I've used, but I did do a little bit of searching around to see what the competition was like:

  • The Neo Smartpen, which sounds like a direct competitor to Livescribe. It's $170, so right around the same price point. It looks slimmer, thus less crampy to write with. It also lets you print your own paper. And several Amazon reviews by previous Livescribe 3 owners unanimously prefer the Neo N2. If I'd known about it (and/or if it had been out when I was looking), I would have strongly considered it instead.
  • There is an entirely different design of smartpen, which lets you write on any paper you want, but requires you to clip a sensor to the top of the paper. But my research turned up lots of users complaining that if anything got in between the sensor and the pen, it could get distorted and confused. So I wouldn't recommend that other design, although feel free to do your own research. ;)

If you're still interested in getting a Livescribe after all that, here's my referral link: http://mbsy.co/livescribe/18611326 ;)

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Making An Omelet In A Bag Might Sound Gross, But It Comes Out Perfect

Looks weird, but just try it.

If you've ever tried making an omelet, then chances are you've messed it up more than once. Flipping it in the pan to get the shape just right is always tricky. Now omelet-making just got way easier. All you have to do is... (drum roll, please)... make it in a plastic bag.

In a YouTube video posted by Allrecipes, we get to see exactly how it's done. It's super easy, with almost no cleanup required, and though it looks a little weird, the omelet comes out perfect — every time.

Check out how to make an omelet in a bag below. Once you see it, you'll want to try it for yourself immediately.

Step 1. Crack eggs in a plastic bag and seal it shut.

Step 2. Knead the eggs in the bag.

Step 3. Add ingredients of your choice to egg bag.

Step 4. Gently churn the bag to mix in the ingredients.

Step 5. Let the bag sit in boiling water for 13 minutes. (You can put in multiple omelet bags at once.)

Step 6. Take out the bag, and slide out your ready omelet on a plate, and voilà! a perfect omelet.

Step 7. Enjoy!

Watch the video below to make your own plastic bag omelet.

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Artistsworkhouse Members Spring Show

ArtistsWorkhouse is inviting works to be exhibited in our Spring Show by Associate and Studio Members.

The Spring exhibition has no theme it is simply a place to showcase current original works by our members.
AW Spring Show - preview evening

If you would like membership details, please do get in touch

2 thoughts on “Artistsworkhouse Members Spring Show

    1. Hi Maggie, sadly not this show, it’s for Associate and studio members. I do hope we might see you for drinks at our opening event on Friday 1st March 6.30 pm -8.00 pm. With my best wishes, Dawn

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“Those Trees.” 5 panels, each 19 x 57 cms.

Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.

My favourite coloured pencil drawing for 2019 was a series of 5 that I’ve had mounted and framed as a  single entry for an art prize when I return to Tasmania. I completed a total of 16 drawings of different views of Hyland’s Flat in Tasmania’s Midlands region. Last month I posted the 5 drawings on the coloured pencil Facebook groups that I belong to, only to be rejected by one group because I apparently broke one of their rules of only posting one drawing per post. Maybe I didn’t explain it clear enough! I’ve also included some of my other favourites for the year.

2019 has been a productive year for me with a solid folio of drawings being produced, some sales, trips interstate, being featured in 2 books, a series of successful workshops and I’ll be judging the Mid North Coast Art Prize, here at Port Macquarie at the end of this month.

Things though are about to change.

Firstly, my wife, Val and I are moving back to Tasmania next month, arriving on January 31st. On the way I am conducting a coloured pencil workshop  for 5 days at the Grampians Summer School near Horsham in Victoria. It will be nice to have one more workshop before heading back to Tasmania. I have some plans and goals that I’d like to  achieve once back in the island state, following the re-establishment of my Launceston studio which I’ve sorely missed for the past 4 years. ‘Pop-Up’ studios are fine for the short term, but they are never really one’s ‘home base’. I’ve already joined Tasmania’s 3 major art groups and there’s been genuine interest in me conducting workshops around the state. I’m hoping to keep showing my art in 3 galleries, although one in Hobart is in doubt at this stage. I may have a solo show next year as I certainly have enough work. When and where have yet to be decided.“Tasmanian Daily Bread?”

Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel board.

I’ve decided on a lower media profile next year. I’ll maintain my Instagram page and this blog that you’re currently reading, but I’m cutting back on my use of Facebook. I don’t like its restrictions, so I intend to leave all the groups I’ve been involved with, remove my art page altogether and a further 2 pages that I am admin for. In their place I will have a new page called ‘artkleko’, or similar. I may join some groups at some point in the future, it depends on where my art is headed.

“Dorrigo DNA.”

Prismacolor pencils on Canson Mi Teintes paper.

And speaking of art, I intend to work less in coloured pencil and return to painting and digital drawing. The latter has been my sole creative outlet for the past month and I must admit that I’ve enjoyed the change in direction and I’m pleased with my results to date. My hands have enjoyed the change too, having suffered from arthritis (severe on occasions) for several months, due I’m sure to excessive coloured pencil drawing! I’m not sure if my digital drawings are commercially viable even though they are single editions. They can’t be any harder to sell than my coloured pencil drawings, that although have realised some sales in Tasmania over the past few years, have failed to be even noticed here on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.

“Kempton Sugarloaf.”

Digital drawing.

I’m unsure if my hands will cope with the cooler Tasmanian climate, so a return to painting is certainly on my ‘to-do list’. I’m interested in a major art project that I’ve been tentatively planning for the past few months (with the help of a second party). If all goes well, I’ll have enough ‘grist’ for my art mill to last me up to 12 months. I also want to enter large paintings in several major art prizes. Coloured pencils simply won’t do the job, nor will they be accepted. The reality still exists that CPs are well down the rung of accepted mediums for art awards (except in Drawing). There’s always been a medium-bias when it comes to coloured pencils and I fear it will always be that way.“Dry Landscape.”

Digital drawing.

I’ve been working with CPs for the past 33 years. Maybe it is time for a change.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the year on Facebook,  Instagram and my weblog. Your encouragement is very much appreciated and highly valued.

A Merry Christmas to you all and may you have a Prosperous and Creative New Year!!

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“Colour Rush.”   A4 size

Derwent Lightfast pencils on Canson 240 gsm paper. Own reference.

The recent release of 28 new colours has seen the Derwent Lightfast coloured pencil range reach 100. Will there be anymore to come? Maybe another 20? I hope so.

I rarely draw on white supports but I drew a small composition which was taken from a photo of a rock pool that I took at Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia. It’s usually a colour support for me as the colours seem to have more life and a somewhat painterly look to them. The latest colours went down very easily on my ochre coloured pastel board. Let’s take a closer look at the 100 range. I divided the pencils into groups as I would use them. This  may  not be  technically  correct,  but it should be easy enough to follow.

Let’s begin with the Green Family, that make up 21% of the range. An excellent selection of deeper greens, very ‘European’ I feel, but not so many on the ‘brighter/lighter’ side.

The Brown Family has a good balance of ‘earthy’ tones and make up 20% of the total range. I didn’t include Yellow Ochre and Mustard in this group because their pigments were more aligned to the Yellow Family.

The Blue Family represents 15% of the range, the majority being deeper blues. I feel that some warmer/lighter additions are needed. Mid Ultramarine is the nearest to a ‘sky blue’ and it needs some company on either side of its tonal value.

I quite like the Yellow Family (10%) and I’ve included Yellow Ochre because of its lightness. Banana is an interesting addition.

The Grey Family (11% with the inclusion of White) could do with some deeper cool and warm greys.

The Red Family (12%) has a lovely bright orange (Flame), but nothing either side in the form of a vermilion and an apricot colour. The pinks are very ‘fleshy’, maybe the omission of a richer pink maybe a lightfast issue.

The Magenta Family is small (8%) but quite varied with some close cousins in the Blue Family. Where is a true pink?

The Black Family has 3 members (3%). I like the softness of the Mars Black, compared to Black. Midnight Black seems to be a distant cousin of Dark Indigo.

The Verdict: There’s no doubt that Derwent have created a range of quality coloured pencils that should seriously challenge most of the major brands. I’m a fan of Coloursoft and I see strong similarities between the two pencil sets, the difference being the quality and depth of pigments in the Lightfast range. I am a little disappointed in the dominance of darker/deeper colours over warmer/lighter tones. There is room for up to another 20 colours in the range. There seems to be a strong ‘Northern Hemisphere palette’ in the range which is to be expected as that’s where they are manufactured and that’s where their greatest market is. Having said that, I particularly like the selection of browns as they suit a lot of my ‘stone’ drawings. In large sets of coloured pencils we always seem to ignore certain colours, I’m no different, but simply having a ‘full set’ of coloured pencils is something special and that is why I expect a lot of people are eagerly awaiting the release of Derwent’s set of 100 Lightfast pencils.

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“Mersey River Stones.” 40 x 60 cms

Derwent Lightfast pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.

As soon as they had been released, I was keen to try Derwent’s latest range of coloured pencils. With the name ‘Lightfast’, it was obvious that these pencils were aimed at the top end of the coloured pencil market and that made me very happy! Lightfastness has always been of concern for professional artists in all mediums and indeed for anyone who exhibits their art. I have 39 different sets of coloured pencils, the majority having a good lightfast rating, while some haven’t. The pencils that have a high rating are the ones I use for any work that I try and sell or enter in art awards.

What’s the big deal about lightfastness? It’s simple, one doesn’t want their work to fade within 12 months, do they? Always choose a quality pencil with a high lightfast rating, because you’ll also work with high quality pigments that give excellent surface covering and ease of application. Cheap pencils cost too much!

Before I ‘saw the light’ and ‘converted’ to Cps, I worked with oil pastels, soft pastels and finally pastel pencils. My first set of Cps was a 72 tin of Derwent Cumberland Artist’s and they were a joy to work with. Because I’d favoured coloured papers with pastels, I continued this approach with my pencils, with greys and ochre colours being my favourites paper colours. The pencils’ coverage was excellent with good results and I was rewarded with several art prizes. That was over 30 years ago and since then my Derwent Cp arsenal has increased dramatically. I now have Derwent’s Coloursoft, Inktense and Procolour pencils, with Coloursoft being my favourite. That was until Lightfast pencils arrived.

Last year Derwent (for whom I’m a Cp tester) sent me a tin of 12 to try and this year I received a set of 72 and so far, I’ve completed 2 drawings. I’m looking forward to receiving 28 more colours (that have recently been added) in the next month. A set of 100 coloured pencils will make Lightfast a strong competitor alongside Caran d’Ache, Polychromos, Prismacolor and Albrecht Durer brands.

PACKAGING: The strong metal tin looks impressive thanks to Jesse Lane’s ‘eye-catching’ artwork (pun intended). The pencils themselves are clearly labelled and as is a Derwent tradition, coloured at the top end. I was a little disappointed though at the lack of strength of the plastic inserts, fearing the possibility of disturbing the pencils if they were mishandled in transit.

COLOUR RANGE: Landscape colours were well represented. The overall palette was somewhat subdued and I hope that the additional 28 colours will contain some warmer even brighter examples, such as brighter blues, turquoise, deeper greys, a vermilion and a strong pink. Not sure about the 3 shades of black.

APPICATION: The pencils sharpen easily to a point and lay down their respective colours well, very well. I find high quality pencils perform best when they are warm and these are no exception. They were a joy to work with on different coloured supports (papers). The pigments are strong and cover exceptionally well. I was impressed! For those (like me) who often use Luminance pencils, you will notice that the 2 brands are very similar to hold and work with (and are about the same size as each other). Both brands are very responsive with Luminance being slightly ‘oilier.’

BLENDING & LAYERING: I usually apply a maximum of 3 layers in my drawings and I experienced no concerns with Lightfast pencils in that regard and the same applied when working under or over layers of both Luminance and Prismacolor pencils.

Lightfast White with Mid Ultramarine

HIGHLIGHTS: WHITE is a prized addition when working on coloured supports and Lightfast White won’t let you down. I tested what I believe are the top  5 coloured pencil whites on Canson Red Mi Teintes paper with the strongest being, Museum Aquarelle,  Prismacolor, Lightfast, Luminance and Supracolor in that order. All 5 pencils performed admirably and confirmed my opinion concerning their status.

THE COST: I’ve read that there is some concern regarding the ‘high’ cost of both sets and individual Lightfast pencils but as the saying goes, ‘you pay for what you get.’ Yes, Lightfast maybe more expensive than most of the other brands but it must be remembered that these are high quality coloured pencils. Cheap pencils cost too much!

I believe that Lightfast pencils are the best product Derwent has produced and the release of a set of 100 is something worth looking forward to.

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“Norfolk Plains DNA” 40 x 80 cms

Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.

Winner of the Norfolk Plains Art Prize 2013.

In the mid 1950s I was given a box of Australian made Builda Brix by my parents. My favourite objects to build were cargo boats that I’d ‘sail’ across the carpet of our lounge room. (I can still remember the sound that the boats made when I pushed them around). It was then that I fell in love with bricks and continue to do so until this day. I love bricks! They look so neat, come in so many colours (these days), sound wonderful when they knock against each other and look so good in a wall or surrounding a house. A also have great admiration for bricklayers, what clever craftsmen they are!

It wasn’t until 2011 that I took an ‘artistic’ liking to bricks. A couple of nights in a cottage at Avoca Beach in NSW confronted by a series of patterns on bricks inside our accommodation reveal ‘landscapes’ that I had to draw once I’d returned to Tasmania. I did. The result was a series of ‘Brickscapes’, some reminiscent of the style of the late Australian artist, Fred Williams. One of these drawings was awarded the Norfolk Plains Art Prize in 2013.

At that particular time I was involved with a Northern Tasmanian brick manufacturing company and was hoping for an exhibition in their (new) showroom in Hobart. Sadly, that never eventuated and my ‘brick’ theme went silent until a few weeks ago when during a stopover at Dorrigo in NSW, I noticed some interesting patterns on a brick wall. Here we go again!

“Dorrigo DNA”

This series of drawings is about the patterns I see on bricks and my interpretations. I see ‘landscapes’ from different parts of Australia. The marks and patterns remind me of DNA profiles, hence the titles. Some of the bricks I’ve seen contain strongly marked patterns, the result of crushed previously fired bricks being added to the clay mixture before it is formed, fired and stacked, ready for use.

“Outback DNA”

Future directions? I intend to photograph and catalogue as many interesting brick patterns as I can before returning to Tasmania next February. I may even return to the brick company and see what they’ve been up to since I left the state in 2016.

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“Coastal Rocks”40 x 60 cms

Prismacolor pencils on Canson Pastel Board. Own reference.

Today’s featured coloured pencil drawing happens to be my biggest selling print as a greeting card not only in Australia, but overseas. For some reason this drawing has universal appeal. Is it the subject, the medium, or the colours and shapes?

I recently took part in ArtWalk 2019, an annual local council arts initiative at Port Macquarie (Australia) where I’m currently residing. For 3 hours on Thursday, July 18, between 6-9pm, about 11,500 people visited the CBD to witness a massive range of visual and performing arts. This event gets even more popular with every passing year. I wish though that it be held over a weekend, not simply an evening. On my stall I offered cards and prints for sale and my return this year exceeded my participation in last year’s event, so from that point of view I was successful. Unfortunately, I was situated well away form the fine art stalls and performers, limiting the amount of customers I could have had if I were nearer to the ‘action.’

What pleased me most was the reaction of people to my work. The vast majority were amazed that my cards and prints were derived from actual coloured pencil drawings. Two comments stand out: “They’re only photographs,” and “I wish I could take photos like that.” I’m not sure what to make of either!

Despite the popularity of my work, why has it been such a challenge to sell my original drawings?

Creating art is part of a process that often involves extensive research, planning, making, framing and marketing. If you simply create art for your self, then it’s about the processes involved in making something and keeping it for yourself. Sharing one’s art is a very different matter and can be classified as the ‘serious side of art.’ It also can involve a great deal of expense for materials, framing and promotion. The latter can also include gallery representation, a website and market stalls.A selection of my recently released prints of some of my coloured pencil drawings that are also available as greeting cards.

For a long time I’ve been of the opinion that we first and foremost create art for ourselves, enjoy the process and take solace from the products that result. When one crosses the line into the commercial art world, strange things can happen. One can be seduced by the market’s demands and produce work that’s popular. ‘Popular’ has a great chance of selling. If that’s the way you want to go, you can expect a reasonable financial return for your efforts. But what if you want to simply ‘be yourself’ and create work that has personal meaning? Starve?

There are a number of artists who have succeeded being ‘themselves,’ I’m not one of them. The past few years have not been good for me sales-wise in respect of my coloured pencil drawings. I am however, enjoying success with my greeting card range and lately, with my recently released range of prints. Despite some limited commercial interest, I’m wondering though if it’s all a waste of time. I get depressed when I see art on social media that is popular, selling and what I consider insincere and of questionable originality.

I promote my art as one should on various social media outlets, my website, online galleries, my RedBubble shop, this blog, through my art workshops and in 3 galleries for (lately) very little return. Having been away from my home state of Tasmania for the past 3 years hasn’t helped maintain the sales I was experiencing before I left. Breaking into new (local) markets has been a challenge that has eluded me. I’ve been featured in national art magazines as well as overseas publications and books. This ‘promotion’ has resulted in no sales of my work whatsoever. I’m beginning to question if it’s all worth the effort and I believe that I’m not the only one who thinks this way.

The art market seems to pay little attention to the skills of artists. If people like an artwork and are prepared to pay for it, then a sale is made. Producing ‘commercially popular’ artwork sits way above any comparison to artists’ skill levels in many instances. ‘Nice, happy, friendly, non-offensive’ artworks will more often than not, sell. I can understand that if art’s your living you have to make art that brings in the dollars, but is the joy of creating art diminished? For some, maybe not and good luck to them!

From time to time I’ve questioned my skill level, but with 50+ art awards to my credit, I must be doing something right now and then. Maybe my subjects are too personal; what I like to draw lacks ‘commercial appeal.’ It may be the fault of my preferred medium, coloured pencil. The latter is a point worth consideration and is worthy of a blog post itself. There is (still) a deep misunderstanding concerning the merits and value of coloured pencil drawing as genuine artworks of merit in the Australian art market, especially away from the big cities. Why are my greeting cards so popular, while many of my originals still reside in my studio?

Next year I’ll be returning to Tasmania and to my own studio as well as re-connecting to the local art scene. This will be the ideal time to re-evaluate my involvement with art. Should I continue with drawing with coloured pencil or should I return to painting or my love of digital art/photography? Can I combine them all? Should I continue teaching? If so, should I change my approach? I want to write a book about my art and after several starts it’s still a ‘work in progress.’ Maybe it’s time to get it done. Are more public art demonstrations and art markets the answer? If all else fails, it’s back to fishing and golf!

Before any decisions can be made it all depends on whether or not I can continue to find ‘joy’ in anything creative, for without a love for what one does, how can joy be found? Why one does art is just as important as the art one creates.

At the end of the day, our priorities in life will determine the journeys we take.

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We are all different; we look at the same things, but we all see things differently.

At the beginning of July I had the pleasure of conducting a five-day coloured pencil workshop at the McGregor Winter Arts Retreat in Toowoomba, Queensland. Workshops of this length can be demanding on both tutors and students but we got through okay, no doubt assisted by the first class organization that prevailed throughout the week, the planning stages and post-workshops.

My teaching style is as much about the ‘why’ as it is about the ‘how’. Why create art if you don’t know why you’re doing it? Technique is important, but it’s not essential. Skills will come over time with practice, but motivation, understanding and accountability to one’s self are vital if art is to have any personal meaning. The process of creating art is very therapeutic, but rarely is it simply ‘busy work; the product is the bonus. Understanding what you are doing and indeed why you are doing it gives one a much greater chance for success than simply ‘doing it’.

My classes are not based on everyone drawing the same thing for the same outcome. I don’t believe in that method of teaching. We are all different, we look at the same things, but we all see things differently. Art is based on personal expression/interpretation. What’s the value in drawing the same subject to an exact formula? I teach individual programs as I did for the majority of my career as a full-time art teacher. It’s not that hard to do. Skills and techniques that are taught are far more relevant if each person chooses their own subject matter. It’s also likely to increase self-confidence knowing that you have had some influence on the lesson outcome. I struggle with the teaching of photo-realism as an art response. What individual response is there when what one creates looks the same as everyone else’s?

The only time I come anywhere near a mass-produced topic is with my exercises in colour; even then I set broad guidelines, allowing for individual responses.

Each of the 5 days at my Toowoomba workshop saw a different topic, with a different outcome. My 10 students performed admirably and considering their wide range of abilities and art experience, there was no doubt that the week was successful. I was particularly pleased with the final session on the last day, where several students spoke with passion to the rest of the group about their ‘journey’ throughout the week.

A summary of the week’s activities:

Day 1: Introduction to the materials on offer – Caran d’Ache Lumimance, Supracolor and Museum Aquarelle pencils, Canson Mi Teintes papers, Montval Watercolour paper, drawing paper and recycled drawing paper. The role and value of visual diaries. Colour pencil and paper identification and testing followed by an individual response to a set exercise.

Day 2: Construction and techniques of landscapes.

Day 3: How to compose a successful still-life from objects seen and/or collected.

Day 4: Creating abstracts from Nature that have a personal meaning through the markings of the scribbly gum moth.

Day 5: Resolve unfinished work from the previous 4 days. Create a drawing that contains elements from the previous 4 days. Discuss your work and share your experiences.

This is why I still love teaching art.

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“Coffs Harbour Landscape” 40 x 60 cms.

Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.

I have an interest in both mosaics and jigsaw puzzles. Simple tile mosaics can be fascinating in both their designs and flexibility of pattern composition. They can be abstract or realistic. The CP drawings below were inspired by the patterns on the floor of a shopping centre in Coffs Harbour (NSW, Australia).

“Summer Landscape” 60×80 cms.

Luminance pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.“Mosaic Landscape”

Over the past 12 months I’ve been working on jigsaw compositions using previous work as a starting point. The results have been very encouraging, the bonus being that I’ve seen my older work in a completely different way. My first effort, “Hyland’s Flat Deconstructed”, was a finalist in the 2018 Fire of Fires Art Prize.

“Hyland’s Flat Deconstructed”  52 x 78 cms

Luminance pencils on Canson pastel board.Own reference.“Unsolvable” (Climate Change) 60 x 80 cms

Luminance pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.

In this drawing I deliberately broke up the composition to highlight the craziness of climate change and its impact on the landscape.

TOP: “Deconstruction 1., NW Tasmanian Stones” 52 x 78 cms

Supracolor pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference.

mypicturepuzzle.com were kind enough to send me a copy of my latest drawing with a jigsaw template to give me an idea on how it would look. I can see the potential and hopefully I’ll have some jigsaw puzzles manufactured.

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Isang Bagsak! Barely made it, but still made it!

Just started Fall Term today, and while I still had a blast Summer Term, that last animation assignment almost did me in. There’s a reason why I discontinued the Ron Antonio Dance Project posts, and that reason was because my animation plain sucked! Now why did it suck? It was a combination of things, I got busy with work and training for the Portland Marathon, and my priorities just got all screwed up. And honestly, I didn’t put as much time and effort into that animation as I should have. Suffice to say that that was one of the main reasons I have decided to leave my job and focus on school. That’s right, as of October 16. I will no longer be working at the Wing Luke Asian Museum (well at least full-time, I’ll probably still have to train the new person). Anyway, take a look at my progress reel from last class… looking back its not that impressive, and it shows that I have to step it up.

But still, I made it. We may not finish the way we like, but sometimes all that matters is that we finish. I’ve learned that lesson in the ND movement, in marathons, and now in animation. It’s a good lesson, but I want to do more than just finish…

Isang Bagsak!

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The Ruby is a catalyst for creativity and a home for making art at Duke.
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September 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm8:00 pm
Free; open to all.
Makerspace at the Rubenstein Arts Center
2020 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27705 United States

Come to the 2nd annual Art + Tech fair at Duke University! Students of all interests and majors can explore an explosion of ideas at this interactive evening of art meets technology in the Ruby. Visit the OIT makerspace studio to learn about the equipment and tools on hand and how to use them for your creative vision. Help create an oversized “spirograph” using laser-cut parts, join 3D printing and augmented reality demos, and see a pop-up exhibit art + technology projects. Plus, learn all the practical technology tools Duke has to offer new students. There will be food, giveaways, and hands-on fun. Hosted by Duke OIT, Duke Arts, and the Rubenstein Arts Center.

Pop-up Art+Tech Exhibits

Laser cut art mandalas – Zak Weinberg

Duke eNable – Iris Chang and team

Virtual projector – Aaron Kutnick

Unbound: 3D printed fashion – Christopher Anthony Orrico & Kristine Stanners

The Audio Described Art Project – Daniel Ellison

Hover light speaker – Anuj Thakkar

Artistic flexible arm brace – Atanaz Bohlooli

Laser cut glasses – Sam Osheroff

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The Ruby is a catalyst for creativity and a home for making art at Duke.
Date & Time
Sunday, January 12 at 5:00 pm
Free; reservations required
Studio 131 at the Rubenstein Arts Center
2020 Campus Dr
Durham, North Carolina 27705

5:00 pm Workshop

In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing
About the dark times.
– Bertolt Brecht, 1939 (motto to the Svenborg Poems, aka The Exile Poems)

One election does not change who we are as a people. The America I know is clear-eyed and big-hearted―full of courage and ingenuity. Although politics can significantly affect our lives, our success has always been rooted in the willingness of our people to look out for one another and help each other through tough times. More than my Presidency, or any Presidency, it is the optimism and hard work of people like you that have changed our country for the better and that will continue to give us the strength we need to persevere.
– Barack Obama, January 9, 2017 (in a letter to Salon presenter Adam Farcus)

Protest Song is a participatory and collaborative project in which people are invited to create and perform a protest song. For lyrics, participants use gibberish text that is a translation of Donald Trump’s inauguration speech. Everyone is encouraged to create new protest songs or perform versions of existing songs from the project.

*Instructions, writing tools, and some instruments are provided. People are also invited to bring any additional musical instruments or noise makers.

RSVP requested for Workshop. Please email

6:00 pm Artist Talk

Through poetic sleight of hand, Farcus’ work contends with the emotions that extend from climate change and social injustice. In this talk Farcus will address on how their work focuses on the fears, anxiety, complacently, and hopelessness caused by the degenerating social-political climate and dire environmental state of our society.

Adam Farcus is a Lubbock, Texas, based activist, artist, curator, feminist, and teacher. Adam received their M.F.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, B.F.A. from Illinois State University, and A.A. from Joliet Junior College. Their work has been exhibited at numerous venues, including the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; Vox Populi, Philadelphia; the American University Museum, and Advance Art Museum, Changsha, China. They have lectured on their work at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Performance Studies International 16 conference, among many others. From 2012 through 2015 they were also a co-curator, with Allison Yasukawa, for the Baltimore-based residential art space, Lease Agreement. Lease Agreement now exists as an alternative and nomadic curatorial project, based in Lubbock, Texas. Adam is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Foundations at Texas Tech University.

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Rubenstein Arts Center 131
Curated by Mao Wei, MFA’20

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Benefits of active learning explored in new podcast episode

By: Linda B Glaser,  A&S Communications
November 6, 2019

Closing Achievement Gaps,” a new episode of the “What Makes Us Human?” podcast series, examines how active learning helps students succeed. The podcast’s fifth season – “What Do We Know about Inequality?” – showcases the newest thinking across academic disciplines about inequality.

“For those who went to a poorly funded high school, which is too often the case for first-generation students and under-represented minorities, active learning can level the playing field, allowing them to close achievement gaps,” says Peter Lepage, Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Cornell’s Active Learning Initiative in his podcast.

Lepage studies QCD, the modern theory that explains how protons and neutrons are put together and interact with each other in the nucleus. His other research interests include high-precision atomic physics, nuclear physics, and most recently physics pedagogy. He has served as chair of physics and for ten years as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The “What Makes Us Human?” podcast is produced by the College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Cornell Broadcast Studios and features audio essays written and recorded by Cornell faculty. New episodes are released each Thursday through the spring semester, airing on WHCU and WVBR.

The episodes are also available for download on iTunes and SoundCloud and for streaming on the A&S humanities page, where text versions of the essays are also posted.


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Best Curry Ever {Authentic}

I love that this curry starts out with so many fresh vegetables.

My sister-in-law Renae, made a big pot of this curry for the family the other night…because she’s sweet like that! =) It was so good I’ve been craving it ever since. I only strayed from her recipe a tiny bit by adding a potato for volume but thats totally optional.

I became addicted to roti and curry when we stayed in Bangladesh for 3 months. I now crave it on a regular basis. The curries there were very similar to Indian curries, which I love. Take me back please!

Whatever you do, please be sure to make roti or naan bread with this! By the time I took these pictures I had already consumed an entire naan with the curry as my dipping sauce. It’s that good.

The recipe is easier than it looks at first glance. Make it around noon and let it simmer the afternoon away! The delicious aroma will fill your house with happiness. (And make you REALLY hungry!)

These two little munchkins do pretty much everything with me and bread dough has got to be Declan’s favorite thing to play with in the kitchen. Its better than play-dough.

A little follow-up on my recent writings:

  1. On the subject of screen time: I can say that its been a huge blessing to be more focused on DELIGHTING in my kids. Really, truly, focusing in on them and enjoying the moment.

2. A contented heart: A verse jumped out at me the other day and it confirmed what I’ve felt God speaking in my life. Jesus said, “Take heed and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he posesseth”. Luke 12:15 In America I can have so much but it’s seemingly never enough. There will always be something better than what I have whether its clothing, decor, house items, you name it. But we don’t find our life (happiness) in posessions. If you need a good chapter to read, go to Luke 12.

I hope you give this curry a try!

Have a great weekend.

Best Curry Ever {Authentic}

  • Servings: 12
  • Difficulty: easy
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  • 2 medium size onions
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • Chop vegetables and place in medium saucepan. Simmer until soft.
  • Transfer to blender and blend until smooth puree.
  • Meanwhile:
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in pot, stir in 2 tsp turmeric.
  • Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Pour pureed vegetables back into pot.
  • 1 quart canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked pumpkin
  • 2 tbsp garlic (fresh is best!)
  • 2 tbsp ginger (fresh is best!)
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1-2 tbsp salt (or to taste)
  • Blend these ingredients in blender until smooth. Add to sauce. Stir and cover.
  • Simmer for a few hours.
  • 3 lbs chopped chicken or turkey
  • 1 large potato (Optional)
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.66 oz)
  • Chop meat into small pieces and add to sauce. (Add potato if using) cook on low until chicken is tender and potato is soft. Add coconut milk.
  • Taste! If you want an extra spice – add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve with rice and naan bread. Enjoy!

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  1. That looks soooooooo delicious!!!!
    The other night, we had a couple and their 3 children over, who are missionaries to Bangladesh…. It was fun hearing about their experiences!
    Thanks for the recipe! (I also absolutely loove Indian curry, and naan bread!! :))
    Have a blessed day!
    Rachel for the Lloyd’s

  2. This is such an awesome recipe! And it’s so much healthier than a lot of curries which are super oily. 🙂 Thanks so much! I love your blog!

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With its superior power to weight ratio, the hydrostatic dynamometer is an ideal candidate for transient engine or powertrain testing. Given its high bandwidth, the hydrostatic dynamometer can be further used as a virtual power source to emulate the dynamics of the automotive hybrid power sources. This will greatly expedite the investigation of various hybrid powertrain architectures and control methodologies without building the complete hybrid system. This paper presents the design, modeling, nonlinear tracking control and experimental investigation of a transient hydrostatic dynamometer. An electronically controlled load sensing mechanism is employed to facilitate the supply pressure control, and a two-stage high bandwidth valve is used as the primary actuator for the loading pressure control. To enable the model-based control, a 9th order physics-based model is formulated and then, identified and validated with experimental data. On this basis, model-based nonlinear tracking controls are designed for this multivariable nonlinear system to realize the precise engine speed tracking. A nonlinear model-based inversion plus PID control is first implemented and then, a state feedback control via feedback linearization is designed for reference tracking. Experimental results demonstrate precise tracking performance with less than 5% tracking error for both transient and steady state operations.

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The meniscus performs several functions for the maintenance of knee joint health, such as load transmission and joint stability. Meniscal lesions have been suggested as a precursor to the onset of osteoarthritis (OA)[1]. Such lesions often lead to surgical removal of the torn portion of the meniscus, increasing cartilage to cartilage contact area. Partial meniscectomies have been shown using finite element analysis and histology to lead to altered and increased mechanical loading on the remaining meniscus and underlying articular cartilage[2,3]. Consequently, pathological compressive strains of more than 15% have been shown to increase proteoglycan breakdown and meniscal matrix degradation[4]. Preliminary investigations in our laboratory have demonstrated an increase in interleukin-1α (IL-1α) gene expression of meniscal explants subjected to pathological levels of dynamic compressive strain [6,7]. This inflammatory cytokine has been attributed to apoptosis and matrix degradation[5]. However, gene expression measurements merely suggest possible matrix remodeling mechanisms and do not necessarily result in protein syntheses from which matrix changes occur. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify protein synthesis of IL-1α in porcine meniscal implants after compressive strain exercises. It was hypothesized that, similar to mRNA expression, protein synthesis for pathologically loaded (0 or 20% dynamic strain) samples would be greater than samples loaded to physiological levels (10% strain).

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3 Causes of Green Pond Water

Green pond water is one of the worst problems for a pond owner. The green-colored water is caused by unhindered algae growth or more commonly referred to as an algae bloom. There are two types of basic algae that can invade your pond; the first one consists of single-celled organisms that float on the water and the second is made up of hair-like types of algae organisms.

Factors that Set Off Algae Bloom

Algae bloom actually results from the disruption of the pond’s ecosystem as brought about by a staggering increase in algae population. The increase in the algae can be triggered by these three circumstances:

1. Overabundance of Nutrients in the Pond

There are dozens of food sources within a pond ecosystem. Even things like decomposing leaves and fish can all provide nutrients for algae, allowing them to grow exponentially.

2. Too Much Sunlight

Algae bloom can happen if the pond is exposed to too much sunlight. Excessive sunlight can be detrimental to other plants in the pond. And when such plants perish, it is going to be a big feast for the algae.

3. Low Oxygen Levels

When there is low oxygen content in the water, aquatic organisms and plants can die, including algae. But ironically, the decomposing tissues become food source for the next cycle of algae overgrowth.

With careful maintenance and observation, however, you can prevent your pond water from becoming green from the algae overgrowth.


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Scientists are predicting a new age of astronomy with the discovery of the first sub-atomic neutrino particles from deep space, which could provide fresh insights into cosmic events in distant regions of the Universe such as exploding stars and black holes.

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We specialize in making ruffle pants for women and teens. Custom orders are available. All fabric is a Cotton/Lycra mix giving these pants a nice stretch and comfortable fit. Our fabric is top quality - I use 10 to 12 oz cotton lycra when available.

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This listing is specifically for plus sized, one ruffle, cropped length, in solid colors with standard elastic waistband. They are handmade at the time of order by me, so please allow time for me to complete the order. If you include your measurements your pants can be custom made for your exact height and body size! When placing an order in the note section include waist, hip and inseam measurements along with your height for a custom pair at no additional charge! Feel free to send me a message with any questions.

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The weather in Roswell, GA can really fluctuate, with highs of 115° in the summer and lows of 0° or below in the winter. Keeping your family comfortable during the seasonal swings is our goal. Make sure your heating and cooling systems are maintained properly by having them serviced regularly. Maintenance is very important, its similar to the recommended maintenance on an automobile – you shouldn’t ignore it. If its been a while since your systems have been looked over please don’t wait until there is a problem. Its much easier and often less costly to maintain equipment rather than wait until there is a problem.

Roswell, GA has a population of ~94,786 and many companies that offer HVAC service. Atlanta Climate Control is a great choice when you need help because of our high attention to detail. We can properly service or fix your heating and cooling systems the first time, every time. We hope to add you to our list of highly satisfied customers today.

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When you live in Roswell, GA it’s important to keep up on the maintenance of your heating system. Before the winter weather sets in, give Atlanta Climate Control a call to make sure your home environment stays warm and cozy throughout the winter months. Keeping your home comfortable is our priority. Our team of furnace repair experts have the training and the experience necessary to help with all your heating and air conditioning needs. Don’t waste any more time in the cold with a furnace that isn’t working properly. Get your furnace serviced today to make sure that it is performing as well and as efficiently as possible. Call us today for all your furnace repair needs at (770) 276-4008.

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Stray Dog Found Sleeping in Trash Now Sleeping on Warm Bed of Facebook Likes

Say what you will about sleeping on garbage, some of it is pretty comfy. PHOTO: Bart Everson

ATLANTA, GA–A stray dog that formerly made its bed on a pile of garbage will be sleeping a bit more comfortably tonight thanks to its warm envelope of Facebook thumbs up clicks, or “likes.” The pup, inadvertently spotted by Cody Dennison as he took an Instagram selfie, has possibly been rescued and nursed back to life on a steady diet of Starbucks cafe lattes and leftover Chipotle.

Reporters were unable to determine whether the dog is being feed these items, or if Dennison’s remarks were just jokes, because the story has gone viral and nobody much cares how true it is anymore.


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The Diploma is designed for health and safety professionals who require a high degree of managerial and technical competence to advise on effective management of risk across the range of employment sectors.  The NEBOSH National Diploma is recognised by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – as fulfilling the academic requirements for Chartered Membership (CMIOSH). The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) also accept it as meeting their requirements for full membership.

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There are no mandatory pre-entry qualifications required for the Diploma but candidates are advised to obtain the NEBOSH General Certificate before starting a Diploma programme.  All candidates should have a good standard of written English.

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The syllabus comprises four core units:

Unit A Managing health and safety                              Unit B Hazardous agents in the workplace

Unit C Workplace and work equipment safety            Unit D Application of health and safety theory and practice

Units A - C are assessed by written examination. The examinations are held twice a year in January and July.

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Plant breeding is a profession of compassion. Beyond the knowledge and technical expertise, a plant breeder requires flexibility, patience and a passion for plants. It is vital for a breeder to have good understanding of what farmers are expecting in their field and then work constantly to meet the demand. Working as a breeder is very diverse but also rewarding when you see your variety growing across the area and bringing smile on farmer’s face by fulfilling their requirement.

There are several passionate & potential plant breeders in/or around our surrounding and they can contribute to make a difference in our farming community if given a chance to excel their competencies.

To attract more of such candidates, ATPBR has started ‘Referral Program’ which incentivize those who bring passionate people to be benefited from ATPBR’s offered programs. You can refer to your students, employee, friend, neighbor or any one you find compassionate for plants and willing to have career in plant breeding or related domain.

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Avatar Sequels: Titanic's Kate Winslet to Reunite With James Cameron

An unsinkable combination.

Titanic star Kate Winslet has joined the cast of Jame's Cameron's Avatar sequels.

Variety reports the pair will reunite to work on his new films over two decades after the release of Titanic.

Calling his time working with Winslet on Titanic one of the "most rewarding of my career,” Cameron said he "can't wait to see her bring the character of Ronal to life.”
Winslet is not the only new member to join the cast. Seven new members were revealed last week, some of which making additions to the Sully family.

Additionally, Fear the Walking Dead's Cliff Curtis will have a lead role in all four sequels. Actor Stephen Lang is set to reprise his role as the main villain of the series, Colonel Quaritch.

The sequels began filming last week with an estimated collective budget of over $1 billion USD. The first offering, Avatar 2 is slated to hit theatres on December 18 2020.

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Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra might have more RAM than your PC

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Rumors for the Galaxy S20 have mentioned a no-holds-barred Ultra model, but just what would that entail? Quite a lot, if you believe the rumors. XDA's Max Weinbach (who shared the leaked photos of the S20+ 5G) claims the Ultra 5G will have extreme specs, including as much as 16GB of RAM in its top spec -- yes, there's a real chance this phone will have more RAM than many computers released in the past few years. It's undoubtedly overkill for most people, but could be helpful if you can't stand the thought of background apps closing.

The camera setup might be just as ridiculous. Samsung's vaunted 108-megapixel camera would be the centerpiece, but also just he start. You'd also get a 48MP secondary camera with 10X optical zoom and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide cam. While you probably wouldn't shoot at full resolution with those first two cameras (their pixels are likely to be combined for the sake of low-light shots), image detail might be a non-issue in the right circumstances.

You could also expect up to 512GB of built-in storage, plus more thanks to a microSD slot.

Provided the Ultra leaks are accurate, you'll hear more about the phone at Samsung's Unpacked event on February 11th. Just prepare your wallet for impact. Samsung appears to be positioning the Ultra as a step up from the already high pricing for the S10+, and that could limit it to enthusiasts who are willing to pay whatever it takes to have the most powerful phone on the block.


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Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis will be on the road course in 2020

NASCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway said Wednesday that the beleaguered Xfinity Series race at the track would be run on the road course layout in 2020.

It’ll be the first NASCAR race on the road course, though the track has previously hosted sports car races on the layout. The IndyCar Series races on the road course two weeks before the Indianapolis 500 in May and the track has also hosted Formula 1 races on the layout.

“As we’ve seen in recent years, road course racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series provides some of the most thrilling action of the entire season and we are excited to bring it to an iconic venue like Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” NASCAR managing director of racing operations Ben Kennedy said in a statement. “[Track owner Roger Penske], [track president Doug Boles] and the entire IMS team have been tremendous partners in growing the Brickyard weekend and we’re looking forward to what promises to be a must-see event during July 4th weekend.”

The move is the first big one made at IMS since Penske’s purchase of the track. Penske closed on the purchase of the track earlier in 2020 after it was announced in November.

Xfinity Series has run at IMS since 2012

The move to the road course is the latest change in a host of them since NASCAR moved the Xfinity Series race from what’s now known as Lucas Oil Raceway to the 2.5-mile oval.

The Xfinity Series has perhaps the widest gulf between teams with financial resources and teams that don’t and that gulf is never more exposed than at IMS, a track that requires horsepower, handling and aerodynamic efficiency. And the teams that have the most money are also the ones that have the most of those three things.

And that gulf means the racing was, well, never really thrilling. NASCAR tried adding heat races in 2016 but Kyle Busch ended up leading 62 of the 63 laps at the track anyway in the main race. The heat races were gone after just a year and in 2017 NASCAR changed the rules to make it easier for cars to draft with each other in an effort to facilitate passing.

Now the Xfinity Series will make some right turns in addition to left turns in 2020. It’s a lot of changes in nine years when NASCAR could have easily stayed at Lucas Oil Raceway, a short track that always produced compelling racing. Xfinity Series races on road courses are fun. And this year’s race on a road course has a much higher probability of being entertaining than it would have if it was run on the oval. But it’s also hard not to think (again) that NASCAR should never have moved the Xfinity Series to IMS in the first place.

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ANZ is thrilled to continue our support of one of the world’s greatest sporting events.

As the only tennis Grand Slam tournament held in the southern hemisphere, the Australian Open offers many opportunities for our customers and employees to participate.

Our partnership stretches back to 2010 and underlines ANZ’s purpose to shape a world where people and communities thrive. This commitment is further highlighted by our additional support of tennis on a year-round basis at grassroots level.

Since 2014, ANZ has partnered Tennis Australia’s fast-growing children’s starter program, ANZ Tennis Hot Shots. Since its inception in 2008, Hot Shots has become one of the most popular sports programs for primary school children in Australia, with more than 700,000 children experiencing the program in the past 12 months alone.

Together with Tennis Australia, ANZ has also given out 140,000 tennis racquets to first year school children across Australia to encourage them to play tennis. In addition, the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Grants program has rewarded 20 tennis clubs and venues with a $10,000 tennis grant with entries currently open for a third year.

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Arnotts Tim Tam Honeycomb 160g

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Tim Tam is a brand of chocolate biscuit made by the Australian biscuit company Arnott's. It consists of two malted biscuits separated by a light chocolate cream filling and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate.

Delicious smooth cream sandwiched between 2 crunchy biscuits. Honeycomb flavour.

If you're looking to buy authentic Australian-made Tim Tam in the USA, you've come to the right place. Simply Australian is committed to keeping a healthy supply of the most popular Tim Tam flavors, including Original, Chewy Caramel, Double Coat, and Classic Dark.

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