Fall break turned into Christmas with the arrival of my new toy: an 8×6 graphics drawing tablet. It’s not got a display of its own, but it hooks up to my computer by USB where I can use it on the GIMP. I’ve already done some stuff with it, but I’m hoping to get better. As I use this thing more (if I get the time after classes start again), I’ll try to post some more of the stuff I do. And by all means, if you’ve got suggestions about how to improve (or even if you just want to tell me how bad these things are) please feel free to comment

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I came across the site of an amazing artist today. I’d seen some of his work before (online, not in person), but it never had any information about the author. He’s got some great pieces of work. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Waste of Water

Eiffel Tower Sand-Sculpture

The Pause That Refreshes

He’s also done art in other media, but I personally think his chalk paintings are the best.

Fall Break officially begins at 5:10 today, and most students are off to visit friends and family. I of course don’t have to travel to see my family, so I instead will get a chance to catch up on the sleep I’ve lost over the past 6 weeks. Other things I plan to do over the break include work for IRPA, more development of my web hosting software, getting ahead in class reading/homework, and perhaps a little artwork.

Other bits of excitement… my parents are getting me a graphics tablet from WOOT for my birthday, and I’m waiting on a 1 TB external hard drive which should arive in the next couple days. I also just purchased a set of Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Technical Pens which I can’t wait to try out. It should be an exciting 4 days