Windows 7

At this moment in time I have been using Windows 7 for about 2 hours and so far so good. My one program issue so far is that The Gimp ( an open source image manipulation tool ) won't install, I have e-mailed them for assistance in the hopes that they have a patch for this already.

More comments to follow once i finish installing the rest of my software etc...

Ciao laters aligators.
Ann AKA Dragon.

Aloha and good Evening =)

Another random post is due I think. Firstly I'm reccomending that if you havent already heard them that you check out 'Banjaxxed' by Black-Sookie. I found it very entertaining, in other news they are having an album release night tomorrow evening, sadly I will be at work so will miss it, looks like fun though =)

For more information please Google them or Google 'Belfast Unbound' (the guys organising the evening).

The Children in need evening was a blast aswell, the Peter Kay Animated album really ought to make it to #1 for shear laughs value.

Finished reading 'Kingdom come' (Mard Ward and Alex Ross) heavy plot but wonderful artwork and once you get your head around the concepts a good read, if a tiny bit depressing...

Possibly will post again soon, possibly not. Its the run up to christmas and I work in a toy shop, i may have gone insane instead =)

Ciao later Aligators,

Ann aka Dragon.

Work in progress. Witch from Dr Sketchys.

Based on this sketch from Dr Sketchys,



I have drawn up an ink outline on watercolour paper, below is the first layers of watercolour on the sketch.


The blue is actually a base for a black wash as I feel it helps give a bit of texture to the black.



Her hair was supposed to be black aswell, however I decided that would make the overall image a little too harsh so purple it was.




While I like the way the painting turned out I was a bit disapointed to have lost a bit of the feel from the sketch.





Also I haven't yet decided if I want some dark clouds behind her for a little more atmosphere. Suggestions and comments are always welcome :)
Back again soon.






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Ramblings

Good morning, afternoon, or night. All depending on where you are :) not much happening here, I'm currently on my merry way to work. Note scarcasim. If anyone wants a tip, google 'the temple of the seven golden camels' it's a blog that's well worth Reading :)



Don't you just love Dr who.

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Dr Sketchy May.

Just photos of the sketches for now,





































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Mural complete :)

Stages 1 & 2 complete











Stage 3 will be Goofy and Pluto :)


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Photo dump #1

I do love my new camera, first outing was St Georges Market in Belfast this morning.



Busy old place really :)



The fishmongers have taken over one edge of the Market.



Are have shown signs of inventive product display.











Live music provided as standard.










More spices available than I was aware existed, smells fantatic aswell.




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Achieved on my day off...

... Mickey Mouse!
Sadly I didn't mannage to complete the mural, back on sat for that.




Progress shots




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And another thing...

... The Lego delivery has finally arrived! It's only a week late =p

Cool beans, it even fits out on the shelf!

Anyone looking for the Power Miners range it's back in stock.



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The windscreen.

I suppose the best way to put it is 'I am not amused'
Fact1 : my windscreen suffered a crack when an evil stone hit it.

Fact 2: my insurance covers a repair but only if their guys do the job.

Therefore I arranged that as wedensday was my day off I would wait for the technition to call and tell me when he would be there. By 5pm no sign and I had been unsuccessful calling their office, about half an hour later I managed to get a human rather than a machine to talk to. It turns out that due to clerical error they never booked me in. Joy.

Many complicated negotiations later they are to fix it this afternoon, at my Aunts house.
I may be lucky and it will work this time.

In other news I have arranged to paint a mural next week and the next sketch club with Dr Sketchy is 3rd May at 8pm.





It seems spring has really arrived and is doing autographs.



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Photo dump =)

The most recent self portrait. Obviously slightly exagerated that's kinda the whole point!



My dogs chosen default position.


Stony beach.


Sun, sea, surf, and sand. Some of the reasons I love portnoo.







We tried teaching her manners but so far no sucess.






Good at the waiting game =)

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Interesting the range of apps for the iPhone

Nice little camera on it as well!





Hopefully more interesting images will follow

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Happy Valentines day ... late ... =)

Dr Sketchys Drawings

My drawings from the evening in no particular order. The poses ranged between 10 seconds to a maximum of 10 minutes.