Posted on August 5, 2010

• It’s a sad day for me as I just returned from saying a final goodbye to my grandfather, Earl Kaufman. He passed away last week at the tender age of 97.

  Grandpa lived a good long life and taught me a great many things, among them how to whistle, fish, and steer an airplane, car or boat. He also showed me how much personal joy can come from making others happy. He was a farmer, musician, pilot, businessman, politician, fireman, teacher, and a great friend to many. More than a few times I called him Dad by mistake.

  Grandpa was something of a contrarian in his church and my positive spin on the term “blasphemy” has always been a tribute to him. Here’s a few photos I put together on Facebook shortly after his passing.

  Goodbye Gramps.

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Posted on July 30, 2010

• I’ve added my final (?) “Double Rainbow” to the gallery this afternoon. It’s been rendering away on my alternate box now quite a few days and is at long last complete. I’ve moved the camera back to reveal a bit more sky and added a lake in the foreground for some nice “rainbowy” reflections.

  The other versions can be found in the Pickle Jar.

  Hope you enjoy it and have a great weekend!

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Posted on July 29, 2010

• A few items to note today. First, I’ve posted the dual and triple-screen versions of “Hexaline” this afternoon.

  I know that abstracts aren’t everyone’s exact cup of tea, but they are necessary every so often in order to shake out my creative cobwebs. Sort of like REM sleep. They’re also fun. I do notice, however, that I’ve done less and less of them since I started accepting comments and ratings.

  Which do you prefer? Abstract or “realist“?

• I’ve added over 150 wallpapers designed to fit 27″ 2560 x 1400 displays (like the new iMacs). Members can download the updated zip file here.
• DecalGirl is running a contest from now until August 1st. Post your favorite DB DecalGirl Skin design on their Facebook page and you can win a $25 gift certificate. Make DB the most mentioned artist and you all get $9.99 coupons. Details and entry form here.
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Posted on July 28, 2010

• I’ve posted a new version of “Hexaline” this morning, taking it further away from “The Comb” update that it started out to be. The original that I posted yesterday will remain available in the Pickle Jar. The basic theme was very much inspired by the “Giant’s Causeway“. I would love to do a natural version someday…
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Posted on July 27, 2010

• I’ve added a new abstract, “Hexaline“, to the gallery today. I set out to update “The Comb” but took a detour somewhere. Perhaps I will go back to retry the update, but I think this one stands well on its own.
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