Happy 18th birthday Stanley. 
I believe you, even if the others don't. 
I believe you, even if the others don't. 
24 Hour Art Challenge - part 3.
- Thread starter Stanley Edwards
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Knew it! The whole world is very different this morning. The Alhambra has gone - vanished without trace 
It was here yesterday.
I reckon some rich American bought it off a Gitano Gypsy and is currently rebuilding it in Texas.
It was here yesterday.
I reckon some rich American bought it off a Gitano Gypsy and is currently rebuilding it in Texas.
That's the worst case of a fogged photograph I have seen for a while.
Oi Stanley,
Read this you steet urchin
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5587586#post5587586
Cheers, man
Read this you steet urchin
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5587586#post5587586
Cheers, man
firky said:Oi Stanley,
Read this you steet urchin
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5587586#post5587586
Cheers, man
Read it. Get yourself a bleedin' sketch pad innit!
Fuck. Am I hungover today.
Not much happening presently. Has to be the quietest month for tourism. All seems peaceful up at the caves once more. I'm preoccupied with dog sitting. Was going to go out and paint all day today. To cold. So, I've bought five canvasses to work on from photographs at home and then finish on-site tomorrow. Or, maybe just one a day. Or, two.
Don't really get the point of painting from photographs. They're good for a frozen light reference I guess. These will be very loose translations of the pics.
Snobby artist is supposed to be moving out today
Don't really get the point of painting from photographs. They're good for a frozen light reference I guess. These will be very loose translations of the pics.
Snobby artist is supposed to be moving out today
Coming soon!
Off to get a big crate of fresh as fresh organic vegetables and fruit from San Miguel Bajo in a while. Will take pictures of said fresh as fresh organic produce to make you all jealous. €15 buys enough to last two people two weeks
Totalism - what's it all about?
Right I think I have found five fellow artists who's work and attitude to life I appreciate. We're all very different in many ways but, share some common values.
Totalism is about nothing other than being 'totally' who you want to be and totally open to the lives of others no matter what. It's about an appreciation for diversity. The love of new ideas.
Despite the fact that I am selling work, and it is extremely rewarding when people by your art, it's a precarious business to get into when it comes to self-confidence.
Primarily, this is a group of people willing to support each other when the going gets tough. Committed to getting there (wherever that is) regardless.
None of us consider ourselves to be fantastic artists. We all enjoy doing art and enjoy each others art. Genuinely. That's very important.
With a water off a ducks back attitude we are going for it
Plenty of people to knock us down. Few other than ourselves to big us up. No connections so to speak of. Let's see what happens between now and the end of March. We're all a bit clueless TBH. A big chunk of luck needs to come our way. If you don't ask - you don't get!
Totalism is going to happen soon.
Watch this space.
Totally mad innit
Right I think I have found five fellow artists who's work and attitude to life I appreciate. We're all very different in many ways but, share some common values.
Totalism is about nothing other than being 'totally' who you want to be and totally open to the lives of others no matter what. It's about an appreciation for diversity. The love of new ideas.
Despite the fact that I am selling work, and it is extremely rewarding when people by your art, it's a precarious business to get into when it comes to self-confidence.
Primarily, this is a group of people willing to support each other when the going gets tough. Committed to getting there (wherever that is) regardless.
None of us consider ourselves to be fantastic artists. We all enjoy doing art and enjoy each others art. Genuinely. That's very important.
With a water off a ducks back attitude we are going for it
Plenty of people to knock us down. Few other than ourselves to big us up. No connections so to speak of. Let's see what happens between now and the end of March. We're all a bit clueless TBH. A big chunk of luck needs to come our way. If you don't ask - you don't get!
Totalism is going to happen soon.
Watch this space.
Totally mad innit
The downside of plush cinemas where you can smoke and drink huge whiskies at €3 a time is that sometimes you wake up the next morning and can't even remember the film 
Finish film dubbed into Spanish. Lost me totally. Beautifully shot mind. I think.
Finish film dubbed into Spanish. Lost me totally. Beautifully shot mind. I think.
mrkikiet said:
Don't know. Possibly because years of work relating to branding and advertising has left me brainwashed
I'm seriously into this to make it work. The art world in general is often accused of being very nepotistic and elitist. Almost every artist who doesn't find financial success or, recognition blames the upper class and the establishment. Many discussions have ended up with words along the lines of "he only got that book published or, that exhibition venue because he's married to the daughter of Sir I've Got A Lot". Undoubtedly it is often true. However, I genuinely believe that anyone can make it if they've got what it takes.
In my case, I have marketing skills that are more critical to success than my abilities an an artist. I don't have any connections, but I do know how these things work. I'll use every last ounce of hard gained knowledge and give it 100% before I give up or, get there.
When I tell people I meet here in Granada that I'm here to be an artist most dismiss me as a fantasising fool
Tell people there is a book on it's way and they think I'm totally mad. So, by branding my new artists collective, and building power in numbers, I'm hoping more people will be convinced that we're for real.Well, you did ask and it was a very good question!
This may not be the logo we'll use. I'm trying to come up with something original to represent a Totalist Angel.
I'm going through some sort of crisis of confidence and self-doubting stuff presently. Realising that in order to move things on I really need to get my act together. Possibly more than I'm capable of
Maintaining your own self-confidence without going OTT into arrogance of the highest order is very difficult as an artist. Seriously. I'm starting to do 'unconventional' paintings that I feel are better than the little touristy things that sell, but it seems I am the only person in the world who likes them at times. It's all to easy to counter the dismissive attitude of others by faining some sort of false self-believing. It's very precarious. However, I think you have to.
I've been here before with many photographs I've taken and loved that others just don't get. The difference is I didn't have to sell them in order to survive. Lose your confidence and you lose your ability to sell. It's very tough this artists life sometimes. Honest.
Really not sure how to move forward ATM and I'm down to my last €300 in the bank. Oh well. Off to buy a couple of fresh canvases and carry on painting. Just keep working - seems the obvious way forward.
It's been raining much lately. Perhaps that's the only real downer. Sunny again now and a party to go to tonight.
I have Eight unfinished paintings to finish. Last three I've attempted have been hollow emotionless pieces of crap
Maintaining your own self-confidence without going OTT into arrogance of the highest order is very difficult as an artist. Seriously. I'm starting to do 'unconventional' paintings that I feel are better than the little touristy things that sell, but it seems I am the only person in the world who likes them at times. It's all to easy to counter the dismissive attitude of others by faining some sort of false self-believing. It's very precarious. However, I think you have to.
I've been here before with many photographs I've taken and loved that others just don't get. The difference is I didn't have to sell them in order to survive. Lose your confidence and you lose your ability to sell. It's very tough this artists life sometimes. Honest.
Really not sure how to move forward ATM and I'm down to my last €300 in the bank. Oh well. Off to buy a couple of fresh canvases and carry on painting. Just keep working - seems the obvious way forward.
It's been raining much lately. Perhaps that's the only real downer. Sunny again now and a party to go to tonight.
I have Eight unfinished paintings to finish. Last three I've attempted have been hollow emotionless pieces of crap
Personal ego crisis over for another day at least
Link here to the cave dwellers own blog with a few videos etc. All in Spanish. The blog looks to have been quiet for sometime now but, as said in an earlier post; all seems peaceful again for now.
http://cuevasgranada.blogspot.com/
Currently researching a fascinating story about gunpowder stores exploding around 300 years ago. Story goes along the lines of...
When the French left the city (don't know exactly when/if at all) they simply iginted a huge gunpowder store and mill just below the Alhambra. The resulting explosion sent debris and the huge grinding wheels some 10KM away. The factory was then rebuilt where the huge stones fell. There is some apparent evidence to back-up a good story. Can't find anything written about it yet mind.
Link here to the cave dwellers own blog with a few videos etc. All in Spanish. The blog looks to have been quiet for sometime now but, as said in an earlier post; all seems peaceful again for now.
http://cuevasgranada.blogspot.com/
Currently researching a fascinating story about gunpowder stores exploding around 300 years ago. Story goes along the lines of...
When the French left the city (don't know exactly when/if at all) they simply iginted a huge gunpowder store and mill just below the Alhambra. The resulting explosion sent debris and the huge grinding wheels some 10KM away. The factory was then rebuilt where the huge stones fell. There is some apparent evidence to back-up a good story. Can't find anything written about it yet mind.
Now this would make a nice stencil:
Research into gunpowder explosions has somehow led me into a quest for history on stained glass windows and early theories about visual colour perception. I knew it had to be a good story to follow up. Still no idea if it's true mind.
There is a gaping hole in the face of the hill that The Alhambra stands on. Facing Albycin Bajo, there was once an old entrance into The Alhambra via a gatehouse over the Rio Darro. When I first noticed the missing rock I assumed it was the result of a landslide caused by river erosion. However, a closer look reveals much more damage to the area and a lack of earth that would have remained after a landslide. Very possible that it was all simply blown sky high. Latest painting I can find that features the old gate/bridge house fits in with the proposed timing (circa 1780 - 1820).
More research needed. Particularly on stained glass windows. The theory states that the blast of the explosion was so strong that every window was blown out. Hence, today there are no stained glass windows in Granada older than 300 years. However, I've found a mention of a stained glass window within The Alhambra itself that is made up of four different colours of glass - red, blue, green and yellow. A window that is possibly the earliest indication of four colour theory over three (RGB) colour theory. Dates from the late 14th century. The window is said to be hidden off the tourist routes. Lots of rooms are barred from public entry, but still relatively unguarded and easy to gain access to. I shall go in search soon(ish). All good fun.
Research into gunpowder explosions has somehow led me into a quest for history on stained glass windows and early theories about visual colour perception. I knew it had to be a good story to follow up. Still no idea if it's true mind.
There is a gaping hole in the face of the hill that The Alhambra stands on. Facing Albycin Bajo, there was once an old entrance into The Alhambra via a gatehouse over the Rio Darro. When I first noticed the missing rock I assumed it was the result of a landslide caused by river erosion. However, a closer look reveals much more damage to the area and a lack of earth that would have remained after a landslide. Very possible that it was all simply blown sky high. Latest painting I can find that features the old gate/bridge house fits in with the proposed timing (circa 1780 - 1820).
More research needed. Particularly on stained glass windows. The theory states that the blast of the explosion was so strong that every window was blown out. Hence, today there are no stained glass windows in Granada older than 300 years. However, I've found a mention of a stained glass window within The Alhambra itself that is made up of four different colours of glass - red, blue, green and yellow. A window that is possibly the earliest indication of four colour theory over three (RGB) colour theory. Dates from the late 14th century. The window is said to be hidden off the tourist routes. Lots of rooms are barred from public entry, but still relatively unguarded and easy to gain access to. I shall go in search soon(ish). All good fun.
Stanley Edwards said:Now this would make a nice stencil:
Research into gunpowder explosions has somehow led me into a quest for history on stained glass windows and early theories about visual colour perception. I knew it had to be a good story to follow up. Still no idea if it's true mind.
There is a gaping hole in the face of the hill that The Alhambra stands on. Facing Albycin Bajo, there was once an old entrance into The Alhambra via a gatehouse over the Rio Darro. When I first noticed the missing rock I assumed it was the result of a landslide caused by river erosion. However, a closer look reveals much more damage to the area and a lack of earth that would have remained after a landslide. Very possible that it was all simply blown sky high. Latest painting I can find that features the old gate/bridge house fits in with the proposed timing (circa 1780 - 1820).
More research needed. Particularly on stained glass windows. The theory states that the blast of the explosion was so strong that every window was blown out. Hence, today there are no stained glass windows in Granada older than 300 years. However, I've found a mention of a stained glass window within The Alhambra itself that is made up of four different colours of glass - red, blue, green and yellow. A window that is possibly the earliest indication of four colour theory over three (RGB) colour theory. Dates from the late 14th century. The window is said to be hidden off the tourist routes. Lots of rooms are barred from public entry, but still relatively unguarded and easy to gain access to. I shall go in search soon(ish). All good fun.
wanker
e19896 said:
Cheers.
First day of Spring here today
Maybe the false Spring everyone keeps telling me about, but hey, it's a day to enjoy the promise. Glorious sunshine. Temps in T-shirt zone. Coffee and spliff by the pool under the lemon tree. Clear blue skies above The Alhambra. Wireless reception wherever you care to plonk your laptop in the grounds. No cash. What does that matter in such circumstances?
Bliss here
May go for a walk later to watch the sunset at 7.30(ish).
Maybe the false Spring everyone keeps telling me about, but hey, it's a day to enjoy the promise. Glorious sunshine. Temps in T-shirt zone. Coffee and spliff by the pool under the lemon tree. Clear blue skies above The Alhambra. Wireless reception wherever you care to plonk your laptop in the grounds. No cash. What does that matter in such circumstances?
Bliss here
May go for a walk later to watch the sunset at 7.30(ish).
Fucking beautiful here again today. T-shirts in the sunshine. Fresh, clean air and blue, blue skies
Just walked the dog down to SuperSol. Everyone in happy, sunshiney, smiley mood. Going out to paint or, photograph next. A choice of places just a short walk away;
1. Into the valley and away from the city.
2. Into the snow covered mountains.
3. Into the city with the happy, beautiful people.
4. Into The Albycin to watch the sunset views lighting The Alhambra.
5. Into Realejo for a bit of Cafe Society(ish!). Not really my scene.
.... endless choices all just a 30 minute walk away at most.
Or, I may go and take in some art as a couple of exhibitions I haven't seen yet close very soon.
Definitely Spring here already
Just walked the dog down to SuperSol. Everyone in happy, sunshiney, smiley mood. Going out to paint or, photograph next. A choice of places just a short walk away;
1. Into the valley and away from the city.
2. Into the snow covered mountains.
3. Into the city with the happy, beautiful people.
4. Into The Albycin to watch the sunset views lighting The Alhambra.
5. Into Realejo for a bit of Cafe Society(ish!). Not really my scene.
.... endless choices all just a 30 minute walk away at most.
Or, I may go and take in some art as a couple of exhibitions I haven't seen yet close very soon.
Definitely Spring here already
Took Canella the dog into the city. It's one of those days - may have to go back out again. The night is young.
Three pics of nothingness;
Protected facade of building reformation project on the south side of Albycin Bajo.
Digger going home from said project. Reminded me of a Spike Milligan poem thingy;
Small dog
Narrow Lane
Big car
Sausage meat
Calle I've snapped and photographed and sketched many times. A painting awaits. Just about make out the snow covered peaks of the Sierras.
Nothing brilliant. Just documenting on non-branded 3MP point and shoot for fun.
Three pics of nothingness;
Protected facade of building reformation project on the south side of Albycin Bajo.
Digger going home from said project. Reminded me of a Spike Milligan poem thingy;
Small dog
Narrow Lane
Big car
Sausage meat
Calle I've snapped and photographed and sketched many times. A painting awaits. Just about make out the snow covered peaks of the Sierras.
Nothing brilliant. Just documenting on non-branded 3MP point and shoot for fun.
A subdued evening.
Whilst sketching under the influence I was approached by some Korean tourists. €60 as easy as that.
A promise of Spring.
A CD arrived in the post this morning. Twana Rhodes was going to sing to me when she visited Granada a couple of weeks ago. Time ran out. But, hey! Here’s the CD and, it is fucking beautiful.
Fucking hell. She’s good. Just as well I didn’t get to hear her first hand. She’d have stole my heart forever. Very, very, good.
Love this city.
--/ Dunno. Haven't searched the web yet. Twana Rhodes. Nagel Heyer records. Those who believe celebrate success.
How true, true, true.
Time for a spliff.
Whilst sketching under the influence I was approached by some Korean tourists. €60 as easy as that.
A promise of Spring.
A CD arrived in the post this morning. Twana Rhodes was going to sing to me when she visited Granada a couple of weeks ago. Time ran out. But, hey! Here’s the CD and, it is fucking beautiful.
Fucking hell. She’s good. Just as well I didn’t get to hear her first hand. She’d have stole my heart forever. Very, very, good.
Love this city.
--/ Dunno. Haven't searched the web yet. Twana Rhodes. Nagel Heyer records. Those who believe celebrate success.
How true, true, true.
Time for a spliff.
Home by nine again.
SAF!
May go out later.
SAF!
May go out later.
Fresh oranges and sunshine. Perfect hangover treatment. It's definitely spring again. Crickets and bumble bees are out.
It's hot today. Not just warm but, hot. 23 degrees C in the shade with a very warm wind. That's 70+ old fashioned degrees in the shade
Incredible to think it was snowing here just a couple of weeks ago.
Going out to sketch later. Maybe paint. Maybe to windy. Maybe just chill and do nothing. Maybe find other people to do nothing with.
Incredible to think it was snowing here just a couple of weeks ago.
Going out to sketch later. Maybe paint. Maybe to windy. Maybe just chill and do nothing. Maybe find other people to do nothing with.
firky said:Where's my digger, twat?
Low setting on the non-branded 3mp point and shoot means I can't do widescreen
I'll sketch you one.There is a particular road here (the one I live on actually) that has a big sign in English (for all the thick Brits and Yanks) saying '1.5M maximum width - physically impossible' and yet you still find people trying to squeeze their 4x4 through the one way street.
Americans just don't know how to handle narrow lanes even when they're driving a tiny Citroen.
Who's the weirdo in the corner?
Oh - that'll be me. Sketching and photographing as the sky changes. The police weren't very friendly tonight. Anyway;
Canella waiting very patiently for me to get the light just right.
A favourite view.
Special FX from the 3MP point and shoot.
Haven't seen my all time favourite person in the whole of Granada for a few weeks now. Perhaps they've gone home. Off on a meander through town to see who I bump into. I'm on a nightime portrait mission. Have to leave Canella at home because the recoil lead broke earlier.
Oh - that'll be me. Sketching and photographing as the sky changes. The police weren't very friendly tonight. Anyway;
Canella waiting very patiently for me to get the light just right.
A favourite view.
Special FX from the 3MP point and shoot.
Haven't seen my all time favourite person in the whole of Granada for a few weeks now. Perhaps they've gone home. Off on a meander through town to see who I bump into. I'm on a nightime portrait mission. Have to leave Canella at home because the recoil lead broke earlier.
