Amazing etch-a-sketch pictures

Post by **Skylace** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:52 am

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major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:02 am

There's something quite sad about etch-a-sketch art -- all that effort vanishes with a mere shake.

The philosopher inside weeps at the comment this makes about the impermanence of life. But another part of me a bit closer to surface yearns to beat that philosopher to a pulp.

Post by **faceless** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:33 pm

I think they're pretty amazing really - notwithstanding major's philosophical turmoil! haha

Post by **Skylace** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:48 pm

Just remember major the most beautiful sand art made by the Native Americans is done to be just swept away. It speaks to us of the shortness and beauty of life.

major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:13 am

No worries, Skylace. I was just having a laugh.

I'm impressed by some of these. At least they have photographs. Wasn't Van Gogh (among others) known for destroying his paintings if he didn't feel they were up to his standards? Not to denigrate his work, but this medium might be right up his alley.

Post by **eefanincan** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:23 am

Those are incredible...... I can hardly draw a box with those things.

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:28 am

major.tom wrote:No worries, Skylace. I was just having a laugh.

I'm impressed by some of these. At least they have photographs. Wasn't Van Gogh (among others) known for destroying his paintings if he didn't feel they were up to his standards? Not to denigrate his work, but this medium might be right up his alley.

Sorry, so was I. Too bad we can translate tone of voice to posts!

I think this would actually work for a lot of artists who become disgusted with their work. It would help with canvas prices as well.

major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:54 am

Yes, tone is so difficult to convey through text...

I'm with you eefan. The lat time I tried, I was hopeless. Which only increases my admiration for others' creative ability. Too bad they don't have "sketch-by-number" books. I could probably manage that.