http://east-27.com/journal Olga Ulanova's journal of sketches and other things of artistic nature Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:25:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A very long time ago, Olga’s very fancy and not-even-that-old computer went to a better place. (The motherboard died, there’s no bringing that sucker back.) And sadly, a few pieces of artwork that she didn’t back up went with it. (I can’t say it enough, back up your stuff, cousins!) One ... http://east-27.com/journal/index.php/archives/art-sos-how-to-rescue-an-old-print-in-photoshop/ If you ever wondered what a post-apocalyptic, twilight-zone, “everyone’s suddenly and inexplicably missing” Seattle looks like, walk on Alki in the middle of the night. All the lights are on, the sprinklers come on automatically, but there’s no one around. As if the whole city was suddenly abandoned. Quite eerie. ... http://east-27.com/journal/index.php/archives/3-am/ I can’t believe I have not heard of Kay Nielsen until this year. But as soon as I laid eyes on his work, it’s been true love 4ever. Months later he continues to inspire me. And my latest ACEO feels almost like a direct ripoff copy. ^_^* Imitation is the best ... http://east-27.com/journal/index.php/archives/tribute-to-kay-nielsen-the-gift/ Which is kinda like Friday for some of us. :D This video makes me happy, and makes me want to share the happiness. (It also makes me wish for Discovery & SciFi channels. XD) http://east-27.com/journal/index.php/archives/happy-thursday/ Shopping for clothes has always been a chore with me. It’s a tedious process of going through racks of lame/unrealistic outfits that would or would not fit despite the correct size. Every trip is a compromise in quality vs price, and the number of things that fits my style varies ... http://east-27.com/journal/index.php/archives/i-dont-like-shopping/