Project Discussion: Watercolor Round Robin

[artmom]

Alex, have a glass of wine and relax!!! You did good!!

[Jijo]

One glass...

two glasses...

Zrrriii glazeszz ...

zzzzzzz......zzzzzz....

Alex

[M.A.]

Hey! Somebody wake up Alex ... we don't want him to miss the rest of the Round Robin! Here, Alex, have some coffee. :D

Wow! All that trouble you went to to get it out of the country! Amazing! You're a saint!!!:clap:

[tigre255]

(((((((((bump))))))))))


Got a question guys and gals.........:D

The building in the sketch has many stories to them are we to paint the whole building or just one story of the buildings........

I'm totally comfussed.........:confused:

[artmom]

Somewhere in here, Alex told me that there weren't too many stories to the buildings, when I questioned my ability to paint a whole building. I said if I thought I couldn't do it, I would just paint a storefront and leave the top of the building for someone else!! Check out Alex's numbered sketch and see if that helps!

Here's the sketch link:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/...php?proj_id=452

Go, girl, you can do a whole building!!!!!!!:evil:

[M.A.]

Hey Barb, here's a link to the numbered sketch, see if there is a section that is suitable for you :D
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/ref_image_viewer.php?proj_id=452&img=round-robin-sketch.JPG

[tigre255]

Ok got it.......lol was just a tad confussed.....lol.....not a problem.....

[tigre255]

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Well here it is.....not that great.....but i'm terrible with buildings......so who ever gets this and thinks they can fix mine go for it......and if it looks cockeyed that was the way it was shot with camera......sorry about that......and here is a close up.....

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Jun-2003/3748-elephant-project-2.jpg

[M.A.]

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This is wonderful, Barb!!! You ARE SO FAST!!!!!!!! Way to go!!:clap:

[M.A.]

What colors did you use? Looks like you picked up on Alex' color scheme. :)

[NgKK]

Hi Barb, looks like you managed to compliment Alex colour scheme.

I think you have done a great job ! ;)

[tigre255]

Thanks MA and NgKK for your kind words.....lol

But just spotted a typo......:o in the word gallery.......will fix before i ship it........:rolleyes:

And i did use the same colours as Alex.......

[babybrush]

just sent my addy to Lyn, will probably send it on to the other member in Texas, have to run and check who that is again. been busy past couple of days so i've missed this progress. getting really excited about this. i want to shoot some pictures of places downtown and base a building on a local building.


bethany

[babybrush]

Alright, i will be sending it to Emilie in Taylor Texas next, so check your PMs Emilie!

Bethany

[hopefulbucky]

Barb, really well done and so quickly!:eek:

My only concern is that I will be going on vacation fro m 7/18 and will not return until 7/30. This seems to be moving so quickly I really hope that I could receive the painting AFTER I return as I would like to do a good job and not be rushed.

Will this be possible? Where is it going after Texas?

Appreciate a response so I won't be worrying that the painting will come right before I leave for SC or come while I am gone.

Again, Barb You have done a fantastic job. I am going to have to take some photos downtown Portland and see what I can come up with.

[babybrush]

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looks awesome Barb!! what do you mean "not good with buildings"!? this is gorgeous!

say, what did you put in the little "E" box at the bottom?

Bethany

[tigre255]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Jun-2003/3748-elephant-project.jpg:D

[yahooserious]

Already received a PM from Bethany about my address!!!.....Oh, meeee.........an Elephant is coming... What have I gotten myself into??????

Emilie (Big Chicken):D

[artmom]

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Barb, you did good--hope I can, too! I'm sooo excited!!! PM me when you mail it, please!!!

[tigre255]

Well it's all packaged and ready to send out Monday morning.....already pm'd Lyn to let her know........have fun....

Now to go get a glass of wine and sit back and watch.......:D

[Kate Mc]

Looks like we're in business!

Great work so far--ooohhh, the pressure is building.....

I can't wait till it gets here!!

Kate

[M.A.]

So exciting seeing Alex' and Barb's name and other data ... the colours look so great! And Lyn's next! How exciting is that! I'm taking off for a couple of days and doubt I'll be online. See ya later, friends!

[Jijo]

Congrats Barb!!! you did this great, tell as your feelings while working on this project... I recognize I felt soooo tight I can hardly recognize any style while working... and consider I have just a clean paper, cant imagine to work on others work.

Mary Ann elepant is no longer walking alone... he is running...

Alex
:clap: :clap: :clap:

[artmom]

I'm so excited! Monday is here and Barb should be mailing The Elephant today! I'm all ready to receive it--will post as soon as it gets here.:D

[CharM]

All I can say is WOW!!!

Barb, love your piece!!!

Lyn, watch out, here it comes!!!

[tigre255]

Morning all, waiting for the postoffice to open.....It's only 8am here.......so as soon as I'm sure it is open will be shipping the Elephant along it's way........:D

[Fagan]

I am not sure where I am on the list. hep me hep me. *LOL* But I will be on vacation from July 4-12 ish.

[al22]

Bev, I copied this off page 7........

Babybrush - Texas coast
Artmom - Tennessee
Yahooserious - Texas
Hopefulbucky - Oregon
Fagan - Indiana
Painterbear – Ohio
Al22 - Arizona

Dunno where I am to send.................??
......al

[Fagan]

thanks Al!

[pampe]

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Looks great, Barb!!

[tigre255]

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Looks great, Barb!!

Thanks Pam......was fun to do........

[artmom]

Okay, everybody! Don't get excited--it's not here yet--but neither is today's mail--so there is still some hope! LOL

Al, the suggestion is that we send it to the folk nearest us. After I get it, I'm sending it to Babybrush in Texas, then she is sending it to Emilie also in Texas. Aren't you the closest contestant to Texas? There is a list on here with states also listed next to the artists names.

[M.A.]

So exciting that it is on its way to Lyn!!!:clap:


Basically, the global route goes something like this:


Argentina

USA

UK

Belgium

Singapore

New Zealand

Canada


Is that what you were wondering, Al?

[Uschi]

OMG!!! DUH!!! Don't ask me how this could have happened, but I sort of fell asleep and completely slept though this from page 2 to 19. Woke up past the nick of time, can you imagine the shock I would have been in when that elephant arrived here while I was in a deep sleep.

Anyway, Alex, GREAT JOB, drawing and painting!!!! and fast like lightening.
Barb, you courageous one (for being # 2) looking good!!

Mary Ann - great organizational skills

This is very exciting!!!

CHAR - YES, YES come on up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D We are the lucky ones, most of the painting will be done by the time we get it LOL!!

O.K., I am wide awake now, and will be checking the progress and journey with great anticipation!!!!
Uschi

[al22]

Originally posted by fun2cook
So exciting that it is on its way to Lyn!!!:clap:


Basically, the global route goes something like this:


Argentina

USA

UK

Belgium

Singapore

New Zealand

Canada


Is that what you were wondering, Al?

I think what I was asking .........am I the last in the USA and if so who in UK gets it next so I can get a snail mail addy from them....
........al

[artmom]

THE ELEPHANT HAS LANDED IN TENNESSEE!!!!

The elephant is uncurling on the table right now!! It is so exciting to see it IRL!!! It will take me a bit of time to pick out which building I'm going to work on. Friday is a holiday here in the USA, so it will be Saturday or Monday when it gets mailed out. I am NOT as speedy as Tigre255 or Jijo!!! LOL

BTW, it's in great shape--the tube doesn't have a mark on it!!

[M.A.]

Lyn, how exciting!!! That was unbelievably FAST!!!!!!!!!!! There's that Barb at work, man she's fast! Congrats that it is on your table.

Al - the people in the UK are Doug and Ruth ... I believe Ruth would like it shipped to her first (that is if you are the last to receive it in the USA) Does this answer your question?

[Jijo]

Barb, Lyn, wow how fast your part of the world is!!!!!

I didn´t see a photo of the whole paintin after Barb´s, just her nice detailed part.
Think it would be good to have a photo of the whole for each step so, if Barb had not, can you Lyn please take a photo before and after?

At the end we can perform a slide show with all the development
Alex

[tigre255]

Originally posted by Jijo
Barb, Lyn, wow how fast your part of the world is!!!!!

I didn´t see a photo of the whole paintin after Barb´s, just her nice detailed part.
Think it would be good to have a photo of the whole for each step so, if Barb had not, can you Lyn please take a photo before and after?

At the end we can perform a slide show with all the development
Alex

Good idea Alex.......sorry i didn't think of that:rolleyes: .....but maybe Lyn can photo the whole thing.......... ;)

[artmom]

Alex, Do you want something different that what is here?


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[artmom]

Well, I've picked out my section, and what I'm going to do in it--NOW, I just have to figure out how to do it!!! LOL (Just a little tremble in the hands.)

[tigre255]

Lyn, I think what Alex wants is a shot of the whole painting/drawing........:)

[artmom]

Well, Ed is my photographer:D We'll see what he can do--shall we photograph it before I start painting on it, and then again afterward, with close-ups, etc.?

[CharM]

Peering over your shoulder Sis, cheering you on... You'll do just fine!

Uschi... I was wondering when you'd figure out that I simply invited myself to your house!!! Never mind... we'll have fun... painting... drinking tea and coffee... maybe even get in a good game of scrabble...

Meanwhile... back in the hills of Tennessee...

[hopefulbucky]

Hey guys, this is hopefulbucky in Oregon. Al, you list had me freaking out. If it was to go to me after Texas it would arrived while I am gone which I had already written from 7/18 until 7/31. As fast as these folks are painting it looks very likely that would happen. Could it not go somewhere else before it comes out here. I don't mind sending it to England if I would get it last in the U.S. but really don't want it sitting on my doorstep. If Lynn is going to mail it out Mon. or Tues to Tex. and it goes 2 places then I am afraid that is exactly what would happen. Any thoughts anyone?

Judy

P.S. Good jobs so far on the painting, hope there is a tiny little bit for me that doesn't show too much getting nervous. Such good jobs you folks are doing.

[Uschi]

Originally posted by CharM

Uschi... I was wondering when you'd figure out that I simply invited myself to your house!!! Never mind... we'll have fun... painting... drinking tea and coffee... maybe even get in a good game of scrabble...


Char, any time for any of the above!!!!! Great pleasure!!!
Uschi

[M.A.]

Originally posted by artmom
Well, Ed is my photographer:D We'll see what he can do--shall we photograph it before I start painting on it, and then again afterward, with close-ups, etc.?

Great idea, Lyn. If you take a pic of it before you paint your section then, as Alex suggests, we can do an animation later ... seeing it come together piece by piece :)

*waving to Ed*

[al22]

Originally posted by hopefulbucky
Hey guys, this is hopefulbucky in Oregon. Al, you list had me freaking out. If it was to go to me after Texas it would arrived while I am gone which I had already written from 7/18 until 7/31. As fast as these folks are painting it looks very likely that would happen. Could it not go somewhere else before it comes out here. I don't mind sending it to England if I would get it last in the U.S. but really don't want it sitting on my doorstep. If Lynn is going to mail it out Mon. or Tues to Tex. and it goes 2 places then I am afraid that is exactly what would happen. Any thoughts anyone?

Judy

P.S. Good jobs so far on the painting, hope there is a tiny little bit for me that doesn't show too much getting nervous. Such good jobs you folks are doing.

LOL..........that's not my list.......it's posted several pages back...... I don't care who I get it from or when or anything else, but do want to know who to send it to.........so I can get an addy.........

..........al

[Jijo]

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Sorry, not for showing off this supper dupper but just to show the kind of photo...
Alex

[artmom]

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Here's the full image after Tigre255 (Barb) and before Artmom (Lyn). Does this work for you, Alex? and MA?

[Jijo]

Perfect Lyn, Thanks!!!!!
Alex

MaryAnn: can you give me a list of all participants with locations? thinking of posting a worldwide map with the road.

I LOVE THIS PROJECT

Other ideas are to make a "racconto" of the project, printing the whole thead, participants photos, and so.... agree? who can manage that?

Alex

[M.A.]

Lyn - Ed did a terrific job photographing the painting! :clap: for Ed!

Alex - here's a list of participants and locations (hope I got everyone correct)

What's a "racconto"?


Jijo - Argentina

tigre255 - Florida - USA
artmom - Tennessee
babybrush - Texas
yahooserious - Texas
al22 - Arizona
painterbear - Ohio
Fagan - Indiana
hopefulbucky - Oregon

madmum - UK
Yorky - UK

Ban Sidhe - Belgium

mchew - Singapore
NgKK - Singapore

Rod - New Zealand

Nandie - British Columbia - Canada
mustcreate - Alberta
Uschi - Ontario
CharM - Ontario
fun2cook - Nova Scotia

[painterbear]

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Alex and Barbara,

Your completed sections look very nice together.

Lyn,

Keeping us guessing on which building you've selected??? Look forward to seeing it when you finish. Take your time, not all of us paint as fast as Alex and Barb. Thank Ed for taking such a good photo of whole painting.

[artmom]

Originally posted by painterbear


Lyn,

Keeping us guessing on which building you've selected???

LOL, Sylvia, nope, not really! I keep changing my mind!! I drew one building on tracing paper, but it didn't look right--so picked another place and drew another building. I think this one will work--I just have to check my perspective, etc. then transfer it to the painting.

[M.A.]

How's it going, Lyn? Enquiring minds want to know :D

Has anyone figured out how far this painting has travelled so far ... as the crow (or elephant) flies?

[artmom]

MA, I THINK my drawing is finished. I'll be transferring it to the original sometime tonight, unless I freeze up completely--it is intimidating to put brush to something that other people have already put their art on!! :eek:

Also, making sure that no paint gets dripped on the painting other than my spot!! LOL I'm trying to have fun with this!:D

For those who are worried about doing their bit--Alex has all kinds of sections marked out--a sky section, a mountain section, a roof section, greenery section(s), a water section, etc. so you should be able to find a section you are comfortable with. I just had the wrong building for the first section I looked at, so I found a smaller section and redid the building and it works better. :cool:

[M.A.]

Lyn, that's great! Have fun with it! It's all yours for now :)

I remember doing an essay in school once about a native custom ... I think it was the talking rock or stick ... anyway, the point of it was that people would sit in a circle and pass the rock/stick ... when you held the stick, it was your right and obligation to speak what was on your mind. Guess this painting is a bit like that. So there, Lyn, it's your right and obligation to paint whatever is in your heart. :)

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Here´s the world map I've promised.
Go ahead and mark your territorie....
Alex

[M.A.]

Alex, that is so cool. I've uploaded it to the main project page too!!! Not sure how to update it but would be glad to add it to the main project page as it is updated :)

Has anyone figured out the mileage yet? :)

[Nandie]

Originally posted by artmom
Also, making sure that no paint gets dripped on the painting other than my spot!! LOL I'm trying to have fun with this!:D


I was thinking of this very possibility.... when I get the painting it will be three-quarters done already.... I plan to cover every inch that I'm NOT working on with paper or clean towels or something - I've never spilled on a painting yet but I would be devastated if that happened to this one!

It might be prudent if we all took a few extra precautions.... just a thought! ;)

[tigre255]

Nandie, you've got a good point.....that is what i did when I had the painting......as I'm not the neatest person in the world........:rolleyes: I just covered the whole painting except what I was working on with like wax paper to protect what I wasn't working on.......

[Uschi]

Once we get closer (long time yet) Char should get the painting before me because she will bring it up and visit - well that;s the plan anyway.

So, my point and worry, I think I'll be the second last person to get it, meaning there will only be two spots left -
PLEASE!!!!!! do not leave me with sky, water or foliage!!!!!!! :eek: :rolleyes: :o :( :D
Uschi

[tigre255]

Originally posted by Uschi
Once we get closer (long time yet) Char should get the painting before me because she will bring it up and visit - well that;s the plan anyway.

So, my point and worry, I think I'll be the second last person to get it, meaning there will only be two spots left -
PLEASE!!!!!! do not leave me with sky, water or foliage!!!!!!! :eek: :rolleyes: :o :( :D
Uschi


LOL @ Uschi.......those are the easiest parts.........LMAO

[artmom]

WHEW! I finally got my drawing transferred to the watercolor paper and am letting the masque dry. I'll post the finished section tomorrow, along with a new full spread shot and a close-up of my section.:D

[M.A.]

Lyn - thanks for the update, looking forward to seeing the painting tomorrow :)

USCHI - which section will you be leaving me :D

[CharM]

:evil: :evil: :evil: Since I'll get it before either Uschi and Mary-Ann, I have to ask... what's it worth to you for me to do the SKY, FOLIAGE OR WATER???????:evil: :evil: :evil:

Ladies, by the time it gets to us, we'll just have to bite the bullet and do our best with whatever is left... Since I've never done buildings, I've been terrified that only they will be left to paint...

Uschi, you can take it to the bank that I'm coming up for tea, coffee, visit, gafbest.... :D

Looking forward to your contribution Lyn!!!

[M.A.]

Char - It might be worth a lot ;) Seriously, though, whatever is left, is left, I will cope with that :)

[Uschi]

Originally posted by CharM
:evil: :evil: :evil: Since I'll get it before either Uschi and Mary-Ann, I have to ask... what's it worth to you for me to do the SKY, FOLIAGE OR WATER???????:evil: :evil: :evil:


Oh you :evil: one!!!! Hopefully the others take mercy on me and are :angel: before it gets to you :D

The only buildings I have ever painted are barns, so beware LOL

This is fun, so many anticipations at every stop it makes. Today Lyn Wooowee!!!!
Uschi

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Very cool!!!! When do we get to see your paintd section :D

So excited!!!!!!!

:clap:

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OH MY GAWD! OH MY GAWD! I must just be catching this as it is being uploaded!!!! Wow! Lyn! Great job!!!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

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Yes! This is looking great!!!

Well done, Lyn!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Here's the signature line--I'm finished!:D

I decided to put the State of Tennessee flag on here as Tigre255 had done the USA flag so well. That is supposed to be 3 stars in the center of the blue circle--standing for the three geographical regions of the state--the Mountains, the Plateau and rolling hills, and the lowlands which is part swamp, and Mississippi River delta land. The stars are arranged so that no one star is over the other.:)

[artmom]

Here's the whole thing!!

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Jul-2003/11722-RR_after_Lyn.jpg


This is the first building I ever drew completely freehand! I hope it does justice to Jijo and Tigre255s work!!

[Uschi]

Developing beautifully!!!! Well done Lyn!!
Uschi

[artmom]

Here's the closeup.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Jul-2003/11722-RR_Close-up_Neoclassical-Greek_Revival_Bldg.jpg

There will be a lot of greenery above my building, and the big church beside it--so I left it kind of soft for the church artist (hopefully Madmum) to put shadows and for the greenery artist for the section above my building to put greenery shadows or leaves.

This was the first building I have ever "built" from scratch freehand!!!

I hope it compliments Alex and Barb's work. It is a style known as neoclassical--Greek Revival that is used extensively in the USA for government buildings, courthouses, museums, libraries, college buildings, etc. The color of the brick is in honor of our Blount County Courthouse here in Maryville.

Hope you like it. BTW, you have a few hours to tell me if something is terribly wrong with it! LOL After that, the Robin will be winging its way to Babybrush (Bethany) in the great state of Texas!!

[artmom]

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OH MY GAWD! OH MY GAWD! I must just be catching this as it is being uploaded!!!! Wow! Lyn! Great job!!!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

ROFLOL!! Did you pee your pants, Mary Ann??? You sound so excited!! ROFLOL (laughing so hard I can't get up)

[tigre255]

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You did great Lyn......and if I had thought about it I should have put the florida state flag on instead of USA flag......to late now........lol

[artmom]

Thanks, Uschi! This was fun! Well, that is, after the fear and trembling passed! LOL

Barb, well, I thought since you had so kindly done the US flag, I would do the Tennessee flag, especially as I had the T--LOL

[tigre255]

Originally posted by artmom
Thanks, Uschi! This was fun! Well, that is, after the fear and trembling passed! LOL

Barb, well, I thought since you had so kindly done the US flag, I would do the Tennessee flag, especially as I had the T--LOL

Yeah your right, but it would have been nice for each person in the states to paint their state flag.......well maybe the rest will.......lol

You did well with your part of the painting.......now all you have to do is sit back and watch......isn't it nice.......:D

[painterbear]

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With a tip of the hat to the Greeks and Romans, of course. Great idea, Lyn, I like your colors and columns.

Now you can sit back and relax while you watch the fun (once you put it in the mail and send it on its way, that is).

[painterbear]

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Alex had such a terrific idea for the signatures. The first three look great, good idea on the Tennessee state flag, Lyn.

[artmom]

Yes, Sylvia, a tip of the hat to the Greeks and Romans!! Yes, once it is in the mail tomorrow, I will be able to relax and think about everyone else!!:evil:

Yes, Alex did have a great idea for the signatures--thanks to Barb for doing the US flag, so that I could do the Tennessee one!

[laudesan]

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Very nice Lyn I really like the colours......

JJ

[CharM]

WAY TO GO LYN-SIS!!!!!!!!

Told ya it'd be a piece of cake...:evil:

Your building looks good... I like the style and the colour!!! And yes, now you can finally relax!!!

[artmom]

Thanks, JJ! Thanks for looking and commenting.

CharM-Sis, yes, you told me that--but, dear one, it was NOT a piece of cake! LOL Thanks for the comment.

[Jijo]

Good Work Lyn!!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

A very interesting building type choose, best of all, with a background local history. Well drawn (congrts been your first freehand one) in conjunction with church will make a remarcable corner in our little city.

Mary Ann, those three signatures... this must be very very important for you, I can imagine how you are feeling, a BIG hug!!!. Your elephant creature is lovely.

Sorry for this late message. nice golf weekend, far away from PC.

Alex

[al22]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=23594

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/452/completed/11722/tn_RR_Close-up_Neoclassical-Greek_Revival_Bldg.jpg

Lookin' good..............like the Court House............coming together very well.......
.......al

[artmom]

Thank you, Alex. Appreciate the compliments!

Al, Thanks! Isn't it getting more and more exciting? :D

[Nandie]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=23593

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/452/completed/11722/tn_Signature_Line_after_Lyn.jpg

Looks like our elephant officially got it's feet WET :) and on it goes..... Way to go Lyn! You can relax now!

[madmum]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=23596

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/452/completed/11722/tn_RR_after_Lyn.jpg

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Great choice of building style, Lyn, if everyone puts so much thought into their section (of course they will!!!) this painting will be a rich tapestry of styles and history.

Good point about shadows, please everyone follow the light direction throughout the painting. Whoever gets the roads etc. will have to paint the cast shadows :o

By the way, don't go out of your way to save the church for me, I'll take whatever is left. :) So if you really want to do the church, go for it!

Ruth

[vestalqueen]

Poking my head in for a gander, guys and gals! Lyn, what a fitting building to represent this area! And bravo to you for pushing the architectural envelope (buildings can be so stinky to render)! I really think the three pieces thus far complement each other so nicely. Congratulations on achieving "WET" status.

Erin

[artmom]

Nandie, Madmum, Erin--thanks for the kudos!

Yes, it took some thought to find an architectural style that would go with high rises (remember, I live in a small town--4 stories is a high rise to me LOL) that would also cover a large section of the USA and as I was driving past our Courthouse, it struck me that was an important style linked to the founding of the US and as it was the Fourth of July weekend, it wasn't hard to pick that style.

[Kate Mc]

WHOOOOHOOOOO, LYN! It looks great! Congratulations!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:



Kate

[mchew]

Congrats Lyn! Courthouse looks good... *elephant lifting trunk... blowing like big trumpet... * galloping across the USA...

I really like the signature with flag idea. KK can paint the Singapore flag. I'll paint a Malaysian flag... or should I paint my state flag (Sarawak)... bet you guys have never seen one.

[M.A.]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=23285

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/452/completed/7665/tn_22junio2003_010.jpg



Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=23534

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/452/completed/11722/tn_Round_Robin_after_Barb.jpg


Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=23596

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/452/completed/11722/tn_RR_after_Lyn.jpg

Ah, sweet progress :)

Does anyone know how to animate images?

[tigre255]

Yes......I do........lol Why

[M.A.]

Think it might be worthwhile to animate the progress images?

[tigre255]

OK working on it.......inbetween working on my painting that i'm doing........lol Not a problem.....will have it done by tonight.......

[artmom]

Sorry, folks, the Robin won't be taking off until tomorrow morning.
I had PMd Babybrush (Bethany) before mailing the tube, and she hadn't come on line yet at 1:00 pm today when my online service went down. It just came up five minutes ago and she had still not answered, so I phoned her.

She will be there to receive the package this week, but there is no way I can get it to the Post Office and get everything taken care of before they close today.

This shouldn't slow things down, because we seem to receive it on Wednesday when mailed on Monday, and we seem not to mail it until Monday, even though the image is usually done by end of day Saturday and can't mail until Monday anyway! LOL

So, good luck, Bethany--you should have it by Thursday!!:D

[M.A.]

Kewl, Barb!

I think it is moving along at a great speed, Lyn, 'nother day won't hurt :)

[tigre255]

Well here it is.....not sure if this is what you wanted......if not tell me and I'll see what I can do.......I can change the speed and a few other things if need be.........lol

Hope this works......

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Jul-2003/3748-22junio2003_animation.gif

[M.A.]

Looks great! This is soooo neat!!! Thanks Barb, you are amazing!!!!!

[babybrush]

So great to hear from Lyn today. don't get many calls from Tennesee, so wasn't sure at first who it was. i'm so excited that it is going to get here this week. so exciting!! i have to head downtown and take me some reference photos. this is so cool.

Lyn, you did a great job! i can't wait to see what it will look like when we are all done with this one.

Bethany

[tigre255]

Originally posted by fun2cook
Looks great! This is soooo neat!!! Thanks Barb, you are amazing!!!!!

LOL .....I can add new frames to it as we go along.......

[M.A.]

Originally posted by tigre255


LOL .....I can add new frames to it as we go along.......

Excellent idea!!!

So now Alex, Barb and Lyn can relax, Bethany, you're up next! How exciting!

[artmom]

Barb, the animation is great! It makes it feel so magical!! LOL

I'll hit the Post Office tomorrow morning as soon as all the office workers have picked up their mail, and it'll be on the way.

[tigre255]

Thanks Lyn......lol it was a piece of cake........lol

[al22]

Barb, looks great.......can you start with the sketch and slow it down a tad for these ol' eyes......@¿@........lol
..........al

[tigre255]

Originally posted by al22
Barb, looks great.......can you start with the sketch and slow it down a tad for these ol' eyes......@¿@........lol
..........al

Sure, for you I will.........lol give me a few minutes......lol

[talkingbanana]

Been lurking on this thread for a while, had my doubts about whether you could make this work - but you defintely did, and it looks great so far! :clap:

Make us fellow WetCanvas-ers, especially the non-watercolor inclined like me, proud! :D

[M.A.]

Originally posted by talkingbanana
Been lurking on this thread for a while, had my doubts about whether you could make this work - but you defintely did, and it looks great so far! :clap:

Make us fellow WetCanvas-ers, especially the non-watercolor inclined like me, proud! :D

Very kind and cool of you to drop in, thanks! :)

[M.A.]

Originally posted by mchew
Congrats Lyn! Courthouse looks good... *elephant lifting trunk... blowing like big trumpet... * galloping across the USA...

I really like the signature with flag idea. KK can paint the Singapore flag. I'll paint a Malaysian flag... or should I paint my state flag (Sarawak)... bet you guys have never seen one.

Marvin, when I read your comment the other day, I did a google search ... very nice flag for Sarawak ... I think you should paint whichever flag is most suited for you, whatever you do, it will turn out fine :D

I like the idea of the elephant raising its trunk :)

[tigre255]

Just for you Al .........lol here is the slower version with the original drawing.........I had waited to late to edit my other post with the animation in it.......oh well ......here is the new animation........

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/08-Jul-2003/3748-22junio2003_animation.gif

Hey Al if need be I can slow it down even more........just say the word......

[M.A.]

I like the addition of the original sketch ... hey, Barb, could you speed it up a little? :evil: --- just kidding! The speed is great!

[tigre255]

Originally posted by fun2cook
I like the addition of the original sketch ... hey, Barb, could you speed it up a little? :evil: --- just kidding! The speed is great!

LOL @ MA........

Thanks MA, as we get each step done and the whole painting posted I will add to it.......;)

[M.A.]

Just added the animation to the details page for the project ... will update as Barb updates ;)

[al22]

Originally posted by tigre255
Just for you Al .........lol here is the slower version with the original drawing.........I had waited to late to edit my other post with the animation in it.......oh well ......here is the new animation........

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/08-Jul-2003/3748-22junio2003_animation.gif

Hey Al if need be I can slow it down even more........just say the word......

LOL......many thanks Barb...........'like Goldie Locks.......I find it just rite now'........lol...........tks............

Any slower and I'd fall asleep between views.........:D

..........al

[tigre255]

Originally posted by al22


LOL......many thanks Barb...........'like Goldie Locks.......I find it just rite now'........lol...........tks............

Any slower and I'd fall asleep between views.........:D

..........al

LOL @ Al.......yes wouldn't want it any slower.......but your welcome, aim to please always.......:D

[artmom]

Okay, Project Partners, and all the WetCanvas! viewers who are interested: THE ROBIN IS WINGING ITS WAY TO TEXAS!!

I sent it off Priority Mail to Babybrush (Bethany) this A.M. then had breakfast with my sweet husband (who took the pics of the project on my end) to celebrate it leaving my hands safe and sound, with no watermarks, spilled paint, etc. WHEW!!

Let us know as soon as you get it, please, Bethany!!!!

[babybrush]

ABSOLUTELY!! looking forward to getting it in the mail. so excited.

Bethany

[M.A.]

Lyn, you did a terrific job! Now you can relax.

Wondering if anyone knows how far it is from Tennessee to Texas (as the crow flies)

(or how far from Alex to Barb and Barb to Lyn, for that matter - kinda interested in tracking the mileage)

[artmom]

MA--I'll take that task on! Right now!:D

[M.A.]

Excellent!!!!!

[artmom]

MILEAGE (AS THE ROBIN FLIES) FOR ROUND ROBIN


Buenos Aires, Argentina to Orlando, Florida, USA:

4573 miles 7360 km

Orlando to Maryville, Tennessee, USA:

536 miles 863 km
Maryville, Tennessee, USA to Galveston, Texas:

779 miles 1254 km



TOTAL :

5888 miles 9477 km


[


I'll keep this figured out as we go!!:D

Somebody check my math--I can't find my calculator! ROFLOL

[M.A.]

The math looks good to me. How far do you estimate it will travel by the end of the project?

[artmom]

I'll have to get back to you on that! (Goes away muttering "What more does she want--blood? Sheeshe!!)

[M.A.]

Originally posted by artmom
I'll get back to you on that! (Goes away muttering "What more does she want--blood? Sheeshe!!)

ROFLOL

[tigre255]

Originally posted by artmom
I'll have to get back to you on that! (Goes away muttering "What more does she want--blood? Sheeshe!!)

She is a task master........ROFLMAO

[yahooserious]

Lyn,

Ummmm.....I don't want to cause a problem here, but did you mail the painting to me, Emilie, in Taylor, or to Bethany?

Inquiring minds want to know......I was expecting to get it after Bethany, but next is ok....


Emilie

[artmom]

Emilie, I mailed it to Bethany--I don't have your address! I guess I messed up on where she lives--I'll have to check it out and correct the mileage!! LOL

[yahooserious]

Lyn, glad to hear it...I won't be home tomorrow afternoon or all day Thursday...I'd rather be planning to be home when the Robin gets here!!!...

Emilie

[M.A.]

Originally posted by tigre255


She is a task master........ROFLMAO

Ok folks ... I'm standing right here!

:D

[tigre255]

Originally posted by fun2cook


Ok folks ... I'm standing right here!

:D

Dang you wasn't suppose to hear that........:evil: :D

[artmom]

(Comes back into Project room, counting on fingers, still muttering--I wish I could find that darned calculator! )

Well, MA, the closest I can come is a guestimate of
37556 miles OR 55015 kilometers give or take a few thousand as a total round-the-world trip for ROBIN!!

(Exits, still muttering--See if I EVER volunteer to do anything ever again! )

[hopefulbucky]

Great math job Lyn. As for a calculator, check on your windows accessories if you have a PC, click on start, programs, accessories, and voila there is a calculator. Just wanted to help, I use it all the time, very handy.

Judy

P.S. loved your bldg.

[artmom]

Thanks, Judy!!! LOL (Shhhh! Don't tell MA, I really did find my calculator--I just want to give her a hard time! )

[Kate Mc]

Originally posted by tigre255


Dang you wasn't suppose to hear that........:evil: :D


(psssst--Barb! She can be bribed with chocolate! )




Kate

[M.A.]

Hey. hey hey ... still here! (although the chocolate "as incentive" is a pretty good idea ;))

So cool that you're doing the calcs for this Lyn! (I am postitive you'll volunteer for many more things on WC! before you've had your fill of this site!) :clap:

[babybrush]

The Elephant has landed in Texas!!!! (BTW, why are we calling it an elephant?) unrolled it as soon as i could. looks so much better in RL. Jijo did such a great job on the drawing and the three finished sections are very powerful so far. now i have to decide what section i will paint. was hoping to get out and take some pictures of some buildings downtown, but it is very overcast outside and not a good picture day. will have to do this weekend. so excited!!!

Bethany

[Bides]

Hi,

I just wanted to pop in (if that is okay) and say that this is the most amazing thing!!!!! I am loving it! It is such a great idea, and coming along so fast as well!

Now, this thread is really long, so I apologize if this has been mentioned before and I missed it, but is it possible to get prints made of the completed work for WC! members to purchase before it goes on ebay? I would love to have a copy! I know there is no way I could afford the original!

Anyway, you guys are doing an amazing job....keep up the good work!!

Okay, I'll sneak back out now......

;)

[M.A.]

Bethany, so cool! I love your description of the painting and am excited to see it in real life too! Have fun! It was called an elephant early on in the game because we were sorta undecided about things and Sylvia kindly reminded us that we were creating an elephant ( what's an elephant, you ask? A cow that is created by committee.) I think it has subsequently begun to look more like an eagle in flight though :)

Hi Bides, thanks for dropping in! That is great! It is wonderful when people drop by with a word of encouragement! Hadn't considered the possibility of prints, I think that is a great idea though, should look into it. Wondering what everybody thinks about making some prints?

[tigre255]

Originally posted by fun2cook

Hi Bides, thanks for dropping in! That is great! It is wonderful when people drop by with a word of encouragement! Hadn't considered the possibility of prints, I think that is a great idea though, should look into it. Wondering what everybody thinks about making some prints?

I'm all for prints being made and available for WC people to purchase cheap like.....that money could also go towards WC site........great idea......

[painterbear]

Originally posted by fun2cook
Bethany, so cool! I love your description of the painting and am excited to see it in real life too! Have fun! It was called an elephant early on in the game because we were sorta undecided about things and Sylvia kindly reminded us that we were creating an elephant ( what's an elephant, you ask? A cow that is created by committee.) I think it has subsequently begun to look more like an eagle in flight though :)

Mary-Ann,

It was de plans, boss, de plans (said with a Herve Villechais (sp?) accent) that were beginning to look like an elephant, not the actual work of art! Jeez! LOL!:rolleyes:

I think it is beginning to look like a beautiful peacock now! Henceforth, we should say "The peacock has landed" or maybe Mary-Ann's idea of "The eagle has landed" whichever bird you like.

[M.A.]

I dunno, I kinda like the elephant has landed :D
(just that the elephant looks like an eagle ... or peacock, or pheasant or ... you pick:D)

[babybrush]

ah yes, i remember the conversation now. i kinda like calling it an elephant or a robin myself.

Bethany

[M.A.]

Shortly after we got the elephant lifted off the ground I contacted the Guinnes World Records site (http://www.guinnesworldrecords.com) to see if our project might qualify as a world record ... after all it will be visiting 5 continents and have travelled almost 40,000 miles before it is complete and they have a number of interesting art-related records. In any event, I received the following today and thought that you might like to know about it (didn't want to mention it earlier because I didn't want to get anyone's hopes up). Sadly, here is their reply:

Claim ID: 65121
Membership Number: 61031

10 July 2003

Dear Ms Archibald

Thank you for sending us the details of your recent record proposal for 'Most distance travelled to complete one painting'. I am afraid to say that we are unable to accept this as a Guinness World Record.

While we certainly do not underestimate your proposal, we do however think that this item is a little too specialised for a body of reference as general as ours. We receive many thousands of record claims every year and we think you will appreciate that we are bound to favour those which reflect the greatest interest.

We are sorry we cannot be more positive but we thank you again for your enquiry and your interest in Guinness World Records.


I appreciate that this may be disappointing to you, but I hope that this does not deter you from trying again. We are always keen to hear from people who wish to set a Guinness World Record. If you should need any advice regarding breaking an existing record or setting a new Guinness World Record please contact us again through our website or directly quoting the above membership number.

Once again thank you for contacting Guinness World Records. We wish you every success with any future record-breaking endeavors.

Yours sincerely,


Louise Whetter
Records Research Services

[CharM]

Bethany... you go, girl!!!

Bides... I LOVE YOUR IDEA!!!

MA... how much chocolate will it take to get you out of that SUIT????????????????

GBWR... bummer
How many watercolourists do you suppose are in the world???

Sylvia... you've been hangin' around me too long... Your voice keeps changing... :D

Barb... thought the same thing!!!

[Uschi]

I have just emailed one of my internet art friends who has giclee prints made of her art, to ask what the prices for prints are - I know it is not cheap.

In return for her favour and for your viewing pleasure (truly, she is amazing) I'll include her website.
http://www.janesgallery.homestead.com/

I'll let you know the minute I hear from her.
Uschi

[M.A.]

BIG NEWS!!! WE HAVE A SPONSOR FOR THE ROUND ROBIN!!!!!!!!

Here is our sponsor: http://www.artistprintshop.com/

Earlier today, I contacted Ron Kensey, he is a Giclée printer in the US and a member of WetCanvas.com, he regularly contributes in the art business channel regarding reproduction of fine art.

He is prepared to reproduce our round robin painting as a print AND as a poster AT COST (that cost includes fulfilling the orders, packing, shipping and postage as well as scanning, printing and top coating) so that people who are not in the project but would like to purchase a copy can do so. There will be a markup on these reproductions and he would like to see the proceeds from any of those sales go to support WetCanvas.com too.

The fine art giclee will be 18" x 24" to include a 1 inch border.

AND (ARE YOU SITTING DOWN?)

Ron will give each of the painters in the round robin project a print of the finished painting! (Please note that the cost of these prints will need to come out of the the proceeds from the sales of the prints/posters, meaning there has to be enough sales of prints and posters to cover the cost of printing our prints and further proceeds go to WC!). So it will be important to let the world know that they will be able to purchase a print or poster as their budget permits!

Remember, the project makes the money for Wetcanvas.com beyond costs, beyond the copies for the artists, not Ron and this is a very generous offer, I doubt it could be matched.

The beauty of giclee printing is that he can print what is needed as it is ordered so we don't need to worry about minimum orders and he should be able to work them every week or two with his regular orders.

I'll get back to you with the pricing and the ordering details. I think we can all agree that this is GREAT NEWS!

I am hoping Ron will stop by for a moment to say 'hi' to everyone!

[mustcreate]

sounds awesome Mary-Ann!!

excellent work as project leader!!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[tigre255]

That is supper Mary-ann.......just great....you are the bomb......:D

[Uschi]

That is great!!! I have received the prices from my friend from her printer, do you still want me to give them, or just forget about it.
Uschi

[M.A.]

Thanks guys! Sure Uschi, how much?

[Uschi]

My Question:How much does the original scanning (setup)etc. cost?

Answer: A scan is about $95

My Question: How much is it for each print afterwards - can you give me a few different size prices???

Answer: It goes by sheets. If you did 16 x 18 size you would get about 4 for $155 and if you did 8 x 10 size...I think it would give you about 18 of them for $ 155...but the prices have changed some recently...this is just an estimate. Also, if you do a large printing...more than just a few at a time...I think they would give you a better price break for sure...seems I got 4 sheets for $400 once and so if you were doing 8 x 10...that would be72?? something like that and doin the math...i think it would be a rather good price.

But that is giclee...and I have heard that you can go to a printing place and just have lesser expensive things done...one would have to check.

Uschi
P.S. this is not "at cost" but normal printing price.

[M.A.]

Here are some details regarding Retail sale price for people who are not in this project but would like a copy ...

Retail sale of the fine art giclee will be $195 US, plus shipping and handling.

Pre-printing sale of the fine art giclee will be $175 US, plus shipping and handling.

Retail sale of the poster will be $35.00, plus shipping.

Pre-printing sale of the poster will be $25.00, plus shipping.

How does this sound?

[M.A.]

OOps, Uschi, looks like we were posting at the same time ... this works out to be about $43 wholesale on the giclee and $15 on the poster ... the difference between the wholesale and the retail will cover the costs of the project and the balance will be contributed to WC!.

:)

[M.A.]

I am working out the details for the actual sales ... will hopefully have that solved soon ... if anyone is interested in pre-ordering you can contact me and I'll keep a list until the sales site is ready.

[yahooserious]

WOW!!!! , spend a day driving into the Hill Country to help a friend and all sorts of exciting things happen while I'm away!!!

MaryAnn, you RULE!!!!!.....

This is all so exciting, I can't believe I'm part of it.....Oh meeeee....

Emilie

[M.A.]

Emilie, this is very exciting!!! But I don't want to get people's hopes too high ... first there has to be enough interest in the project from people who want to purchase either a poster or giclee at Retail price ... after that, our reward ;) and contributions to WC!, our favorite site!

[yahooserious]

MaryAnn....Just being part of this is absolutely wonderful...If we get a copy, great, if we don't, oh well.....Participating is so exciting!!!

Emilie :D :D :D

[M.A.]

Emilie, I feel the same way you do :)

[babybrush]

ok, i am taking the floor for a moment as WC member holding the precious article.

I have a question for those of you who have seen this thing, what ddid you secure it to in order to paint on it? i don't have a board big enough for this and it is all rolled up, so i can't just lay it on the floor. help please!!

Bethany

[Ron Kensey]

We are happy to be a part of this great project .

. OOps, Uschi, looks like we were posting at the same time ... this works out to be about $43 wholesale on the giclee and $15 on the poster ... the difference between the wholesale and the retail will cover the costs of the project and the balance will be contributed to WC!.

Artist Printshop plans to scan the original and proof it... then print and ship the orders to indiviual customers anywhere in the world .. by mail, and as a sponsor we expect to cover our direct costs .. including materials, tubes, and shipping .. so ... that is what we came up with above,

The posters will be 20x30 inches on satin photobase,

and the fine art prints sould be a small limited edition that we can sell out within a year and will be sized at 18x24 printed in 11 inks on the finest fine art paper .. We Use Hahnemühle Art Paper - German Etching Board 310... so it will be a very nice size print ...

So there is no inventory or extra shipping for Mary-Ann to handle ...

The unknowns on our end would be the packing and shipping costs international .. but we are willing to do what is necessary to deliver the print at this price ... to make it easier on all if we can include worldwide delivery ...

We also agreed to buy a domain name and host the website for this project ... if that is what you all might like to do that ...

We will also help market the prints and posters anyway we can .. although I feel that after talking to MA .. she has a good grasp on that aspect too.... a wonderful leader she is ... ..

In return we would like to be identified as a sponsor of the event.

So .... should be fun, and I can assure you the prints will be top of the line qualitiy ...

[Nandie]

Ron, that is so generous of you to get on board like this and support our project! Thank you!

I'm a little overwhelmed, feeling like I'm not the right calibre of artist to warrant being part of a project that's going to be printed (giclee no less!) and distributed all over the globe!:o :o

Hoping I can do a bang-up job like everybody else and that the poster will be in demand so all of these costs can be recovered!


EEEKKK!!!! This is incredibly EXCITING!!!!:clap: :clap:

[M.A.]

Bethany - I believe Lyn attached it to a table (I seem to recall that she cleared off a table in advance of its arrival) and tapped it there. Let us know what works for you.

Ron, thanks for stopping by with additional information. This is an amazing development! I'm very excited.

Since last night, I've been contacted by pm from someone who wants to order a print or poster in advance. I'm hoping to have some details set up for the sales site by this weekend, hopefully there will be enough interest and I think there will be if we let enough people know about it.

Not only that, I feel this will be an additional opportunity to learn about how prints are made, I know that there are a number of people in this project whose work is top rate and many others whose work is on its way to that level and who may not have gone the fine art printing route yet ... and speaking of which...

Andrea - LOL - You're too funny! Can't believe a word out of you ... just have to look at the gorgeous work in your signature or on your Web site to be reminded of how humble you are!

[Kate Mc]

Originally posted by Nandie
I'm a little overwhelmed, feeling like I'm not the right calibre of artist to warrant being part of a project that's going to be printed (giclee no less!) and distributed all over the globe!:o :o

Hoping I can do a bang-up job like everybody else and that the poster will be in demand so all of these costs can be recovered!

EEEKKK!!!! This is incredibly EXCITING!!!!:clap: :clap:


OOOOHHH, Nandie, me too! I wish I had finished my part BEFORE this AMAZING, EXCITING, WONDERFUL development. **GULP!**


Mary Ann, you're the best. I think you need three new medals:

>> the most creative project leader

>> the most creative way of raising money for WC

>> the most tinyheads ever.

This is too exciting!



Kate

[CharM]

Mary-Ann... here's to you girl! you have been nominated for the Big Banana Award *drum roll* for these categories:

1. Creative Project Leader
2. Fabulous Fundraiser
3. Too many Tinyheads

And the winner is... OHMYGAWSH... Mary-Ann Archibald!!! For all three!!! :music: :music: :music:

Applause... :clap: :clap: :clap:

[CharM]

Ron... thanks so much for posting to this thread... Your generous sponsorship takes this project to a new level of excitement... I am really proud to be a part of this!

[Uschi]

Hi Ron, wonderful to have you and your company involved in this and thanks for your generosity (I'll pass your address on to my friend). This project is truly turning into a huge elephant, but a very beautiful one!!!!!! (decorated, like the Hindu Wedding elephants!!)

Very exciting!!!!!! and I too can't believe I am part of this. Wouldn't it be great if lots of people bought the prints/poster.

Gives me other ideas for future i.e. one like em had done but with different people's "best" art?

Lots of fun!!!
Uschi

[painterbear]

Originally posted by CharM
Mary-Ann... here's to you girl! you have been nominated for the Big Banana Award *drum roll* for these categories:

1. Creative Project Leader
2. Fabulous Fundraiser
3. Too many Tinyheads

And the winner is... OHMYGAWSH... Mary-Ann Archibald!!! For all three!!! :music: :music: :music:

Applause... :clap: :clap: :clap:

(Ahem, Char, I think the term is Top Banana, not Big Banana.)

I agree! Good work, M-A and welcome Ron, glad you have come on board!!!

[Ron Kensey]

Thanks for the nice welcome .. I am so glad to be a part of this project ... for the excitement of it!!! .... It is something worthy of news coverage in the industry .. We advertise in Art World news and I want to work with Mary Ann our leader for a press release on the project announcing the print when it is finished ... or before, and I will send it to the editor ... It will be good promotion of WC and the prints ..

there is soooo much that can be done, Thanks again.. so happy to be a part of the team ... :)

[pampe]

EXCELLENT

great to have a "Southern" neighbor involved:clap:

[CharM]

Sylvia... I know... but I thought we'd be able to call it the Bonafide Beautiful Benevolant B.B. Award for future bustling buoyant precocious project prognosticators... :D

[M.A.]

Just home on a quick lunch break.

Couple of things:

1. You guys are too funny ... all I can say is there's no such thing as too many tinyheads! (Especially when we put them all together in a project like this!)

2. I have received another pm from a person who wants to order a print or a poster. :clap:

3. More details to come (hopefully by the end of the weekend) re: sales site, press releases etc.

:D

How's Bethany doing?

[Jijo]

MaryAnn and all.
I am very very happy of participating in this fantastic project.
Best of all having done my part (relaxed and enjoying)

No matter about those Guinness guys, some day they´ll realize the real importance of this and we´ll decide if want to be part of a list of can eaters, and other fricks.

Amazing the Ron´s sponsoring. That is the kind of people we wish to be part of this, and the best way to give everybody the opportunity to have a part of it.

No medals for Mary Ann, a big whole monument will be fine. Tremendous effort, the best for her.

As I can´t say in english my real feelings....
GENIAL, maravillosos, magestuoso, impresionante, grande, enorme, increible, magnifico, una masa, un infierno, recopado, perfecto, apasionante, apabullante, fantastico, fabuloso, fenomenal, emocionante,

congrats you all, thanks you all

Alex

[babybrush]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

How will i ever survive under all this pressure! this is so incredibly awesome!! PRINTS!! of somethign I'M involved in!! that little tube laying on my bed just became a treasure chest of possibilities. it is a sacred object now and all members of my immediate family must learn to care for it as their own bodies. i have to get this frightfully important piece of artwork out of this house as soon as possible!!

Bethany

[Yorky]

Wonderful news of your participation in the project, Ron.

I visited your site and congratulate you for encouraging artists to publish their work in the form of quality prints and posters.

Can't wait to receive the RR for my contribution.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: to Mary-Ann for your perseverance in getting thi sproject underway.

Doug

[Nandie]

Originally posted by fun2cook
Andrea - LOL - You're too funny! Can't believe a word out of you ... just have to look at the gorgeous work in your signature or on your Web site to be reminded of how humble you are!

:eek: Humble - nothin'!!!! TERRIFIED is what I am!!!! LOL!:eek: :o Gettin' my Tinyhead in a tizzy, I am!!!:D :D

[M.A.]

Originally posted by babybrush
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

How will i ever survive under all this pressure! this is so incredibly awesome!! PRINTS!! of somethign I'M involved in!! that little tube laying on my bed just became a treasure chest of possibilities. it is a sacred object now and all members of my immediate family must learn to care for it as their own bodies. i have to get this frightfully important piece of artwork out of this house as soon as possible!!

Bethany

LOL Bethany. Don't worry. This is still our fun project! You are talented! (Very) Just take the salami approach - one slice at a time (don't anybody start calling this the big salami, either!) Everything will turn out okay.

Same for Andrea. One slice at a time. :)

LOL @ Alex - who wants to be on a list with can eaters, anyway! That's a good one! LOL

BTW - got another pm request for a copy! :clap:

[yahooserious]

:D

[M.A.]

Keep smiling, Emilie. Just had another request for a copy! :)

btw- I've just spent the last three or four hours working up a draft site ... will soon be able to pre-view!

[M.A.]

Hi everybody, still working on a site for the project ... I hope it is okay if I include links to everyone's sites.

The following people have sites (according to their profiles):

Barb
Al
Bev
Ruth
Doug
KK
Marvin
Rod
Andrea
Uschi
me

The following do not have sites (according to their profiles):
Alex
Lyn
Bethany
Emilie
Sylvia
Judy
Kate
Em
Char

Can you let me know if I have this right?

[tigre255]

You have my permission.......lol go for it with mine......:clap: :clap:

[M.A.]

Barb, you are such a trooper!

Hi, I've been working on a draft of the site this evening. This is the site where people will be able to pre-order/purchase a copy of the painting plus, it'll help promote the auction, the reproductions and the people.

Generally speaking, the links do not work yet ... this is just a draft.

It isn't finished but I'm at the point where I need some feedback. So I thought I'd post it here, grab a bite to eat and go to bed!

I'm especially interested to know if it downloads quickly, if it is easy to read, if one page fits on your screen (or atleast so that there isn't too much scrolling).

Right now, the links on the tinyheads open directly to sites for those people who have sites ... I think I would prefer that each person have one page with details about them and their work on that page and a link to their site from there. Let me know how this grabs ya!

Here's the link: http://www.citadelhill.com/robin2.html


and if you want to see the pre-first draft, draft, just take the "2" out of robin and hit enter!

:)

[M.A.]

btw - if someone happens to be an ace at web design ...

[yahooserious]

Is there a symbol for scared s#!#less?.......

MaryAnn, you are doing such a fantastic job..I don't have a website.....Wow, our tinyheads and everything!!...It's super...

Emilie

still grinnin':D

[M.A.]

LOL - Emilie, there really isn't anything to be scared about, same project you originaly signed up for ... just has some more possibilities. :) Serendipity is at our doorstep.

[yahooserious]

P.S. How on earth do you take the "2" out of Robin?

Emilie

[M.A.]

LOL! http://www.citadelhill.com/robin.html

[NgKK]

M.A. You are just so great !

I like the 2nd website you designed.

Thank you for spending so much time on this project. Can never thank you enough ! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Nandie]

MaryAnn! Yeesh girl, do you EVER SLEEP?!?!:D

The website's looking good, I've pm'd you with some suggestions as I also do web design with Frontpage 2000.;)

[Kate Mc]

OH MY!


Every time I go to sleep, I wake up and RumplestiltsMaryAnn has been beavering along, making this even more exciting! This is amazing! (**actually I know her secret--she's really TWINS! )

MA: That's correct, I don't have a website. What do you want/what should I do about the linking page to my tinyhead?

I want to express my thanks also to Ron for his sponsorship. This makes this project even more special. I'm proud to be a part of it. (...and a little nervous, to be honest! :eek: )

I was particularly touched by Jijo's comments. Living in a French-speaking area, I know what it's like to search for vocabulary to express accurately what you're feeling. You do so well in English, I (for one) often forget that you're not a native speaker!

I have to go tell Dan all about the new developments now....oh boy, oh boy! whooooohooooo! he won't believe it!

Kate (dancing down the hall)

:music: Oh, Daaaaaaaannn!:music:

[Yorky]

Wow! Mary-Ann you have been busy!

Just a note - my website is actually not an art site, it's the site of the West lancashire Heritage Association, a charity which I am chairman of.

Maybe I should consider a site for posting my artwork.

Doug

[M.A.]

I'm getting the sense that you guys are basically okay witht the site ... and Andrea sent along some excellent notes for tweaking it. Would be happy to hear from any of you in this regard too.

I think what I want to do, to accommodate people who do not have web sites and to add a bit of coherence to the site is to give each person one page of their own ... that way, when someone clicks on a tinyhead, they can get a little data about the individual artist AND a link on that page for people who do have their own sites.

I will hopefully get some more work done on this later today or tomorrow and update you at that time.

About the money taking part ... I am hoping that WC! might be able to take the orders and have sent along an email in that regard to Scott. Or, it may be the case that Ron could do the order processing for the reproductions :) ... as I would prefer to not do that part. I am still willing to deal with the auction ... that won't be for some time.

I'm thinking (optimistically) that the earliest this project will get done is in October/November ... would be awsome to have it at auction prior to Christmas!

For you guys who think that I'm a work-a-holic, I'm not. I just want to get the site up and running so I can get back to painting, that is my motivation!!! LOL.

KK - Thanks, the second site is the one with the checkerboard of tinyheads (although I posted it first)

Andrea - Your suggestions are excellent, will update and post here (probably pm you then too).

Kate - if you don't have a web site, that's not a problem, will get you a page.

Doug - I noticed that your site isn't art related ... Very cool site, just the same. I definately think you should have an art web site but think it is still really neat to link to that, whatever you prefer.

[M.A.]

Have made a few changes to the site, if you'd like to have a look: http://www.citadelhill.com/robin2.html

If you click on Barb's (tigre255) or my photo, you can have a sense of what I've come up with for the individual pages ... if you guys like that format, then you can just send me the following details and I can add it:

1. Name
2. Year of birth
3. Occupation
4. City/State-province-ville/Country

Oops, I think I should add country flags on those pages too. Let me know what you think. Am trying to keep it simple LOL

Suggestions, critiques etc. welcome.

[mchew]

MA, Just want to let you know how much I appreciate your effort in putting all this together... and Thanks to Ron for your generous sponsor.

I noticed that Madmum's flag in the website is a US flag.... is this a mistake... I thought she's from UK?

I'm a Malaysian citizen but a Singapore Permanent Resident, which is why I still use the Malaysian flag below my tinyhead. But if the flag represent the countries that this elephant has been to or is travelling to... I guess I'll have to stick with the Singaporean flag.

[M.A.]

Marvin, good eyes! Thank you for catching that. I've changed Ruth's flag. Marvin, can easily change to Malaysian flag if you prefer, just say the word.

[laudesan]

Wow you have done well........CONGRATULATIONS on the website, it is fantastic, I have just been having a look and clicking on the tiny heads. Amazing.......

You deserve a medal for all your hard work you really do!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

JJ

[Bubba's Mama]

wonderful site,MA - really inspiring to us lurkers to keep checking in!:cool:

Susan

[mchew]

Ok then... give me the Malaysian flag.... :D ... and now you have 8 countries represented!

Not trying to sound nit-picking but you may want consistency in Doug's and Ruth's country flag.. Ruth's is the English flag and Doug's is the Union Jack (UK flag)

Just trying to help :)

[M.A.]

Marvin, thanks, done.

I was wondering about the difference in their flags too ... will wait to see if they have a preference on it.

Marvin, want to send me your details ... will get started on your section next, here's what I need:

1. Name
2. Year of birth
3. Occupation
4. City/State-province-ville/Country
5. A short statement about your art or this project or what inspires you.

:)

Anyone else ready?

[M.A.]

Hi JJ and Susan ... thanks for stopping in! *waving*

[mchew]

1. Marvin Chew
2. 1975
3. Artist (or ex-accountant.... err nope)
4. Sarawak, Malaysia (now based in Singapore)
5. I'm a watercolourist who is equally comfortable in other mediums like pastel, acrylic and graphite pencils. Wetcanvas is the best artist community site I've ever joined and I've learnt so many things here, thanks to the many generous members all over the world. When Mary Ann started this round-robin project, I know I must be part of this as a way to say "Thank You! Wetcanvas". My day wouldn't be complete without logging onto the site :D.

[M.A.]

Marvin, that's great. The link from your tinyhead now opens to your own page ... right now, the links open a new browser window but once the site is up and running in its own space, I'll just link it so that it just goes to the page without opening a new browser and it'll have a link back to the main page (except for links that take people out of the site). Let me know if it needs anymore tweaking.

Anyone else got a little data for me? You can post it in this thread like Marvin did or you can email it to me at mario@ns.sympatico.ca or pm it to me, whatever you prefer.

Also, I snagged a domain name for the site: wcroundrobin.com ... hope that's okay with everyone.

[M.A.]

How's Bethany doing? Very excited to hear from her! :D

update - more of the tinyheads on the draft site now open to their data sheets ...

[Nandie]

The page looks better now that you made those changes, MA. I've pm'd you again!:)

[al22]

Originally posted by Nandie
The page looks better now that you made those changes, MA. I've pm'd you again!:)

Agree, and I pm'd you also........
......al

[M.A.]

I have both your private messages and have updated your data sheets for the site. Would you mind having a double take at them and let me know if there is anything you would like changed.

http://www.citadelhill.com/robin2.html

Good going! Ten of us have data sheets up and running, or at least started.

Andrea has kindly agreed to help with the web site (big, no, make that HUGE sigh of relief). Thank you Andrea!!! Can you send me your email so I can send you the DNS etc. info for the site and we can work on it together from there! :D

Looking forward to more data rolling in!

[hopefulbucky]

MA, thanks so v ery much for all the work you have been doing on this . The site looks really neat. I PM'd my info to you, don't have a web site at this time maybe sometime in the future. If you can help me with my tinyhead problem that would be neat but I know how busy you are.

Just wanted all to know how much I appreciate all you have done so far and am looking forward to participating in my small way, maybe a 'blade of grass'? LOL

Thanks also to Ron for his support what a wonderful thing to do and it surely will get out all kinds of info out into cyberland re WC and his services. Thanks Ron.

Judy

[babybrush]

well it is 3:45 here in Galveston and i was just thinking about getting out and taking some reference pictures downtown. then of course i would have to get them developed since it would not be a digicam, but if i hurry i might be able to get it done tonight as i will be stuck at home babysitting the girls. or...

maybe i'll call a friend who has a digi cam and see if i can borrow it for the day so i can take progress and after shots. must go get busy.

Bethany

PS i will be doing section 8 or 13 (see drawing in project page). i called my friend and she said she could take the final shot but it was her policy not to loan out the camera. fine with me. see yall

Bethany

[pampe]

have I told you lately how INCREDIBLY PROUD I am of all of you?!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fagan]

Hello...I survived the great north woods! bears, moose, skeeters! OH MY! *LOL* MA...I will send the info to you ASAP. I am ready to take my turn whenever.

[M.A.]

I bet (hope) Bethany is having fun downtown tonight getting the image she wants.

Have updated some more data pages ... am getting closer to launching the site. Have done/started 12 (I think) of them so far.

It'll be a hoot when Lyn gets back ... picked up some of her comments in the thread to use. She made some really good statements about why and how she painted what she painted. Fun.

Have a great night all.

You can still check your page at:

http://www.citadelhill.com/robin2.html ... soon, it'll be moving to wcroundrobin.com!!!!!

:D

[babybrush]

ok, so i am having a hard time deciding which reference to use, plus i can't paint tonight so i thought i would give you guys something to look at anyway. anyhoo, which one should i try to paint in either space 13 or 8.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-Jul-2003/11882-old-galveston.jpg
Bethany

[Nandie]

I like the one on the left, Bethany! :)

[sweetbabydill]

I like the first one also. Good
luck choosing.
Carolyn

[laudesan]

So do I.........

JJ

[NgKK]

Marvin, I think you should use the Malaysia flag, and if there is any problem, I can drive you across the border to do your part and bring you back to Singapore, that way, the painting would have travelled to Malaysia too ! :D

[M.A.]

Bethany, all three of those buildings are beautiful!!! I think the one on the left might fit nicely in #8. Hope you had fun grabbbing those pics. :clap:

Originally posted by NgKK
Marvin, I think you should use the Malaysia flag, and if there is any problem, I can drive you across the border to do your part and bring you back to Singapore, that way, the painting would have travelled to Malaysia too ! :D

Very cool!

[Kate Mc]

MA, I'm having trouble accessing the site. Whenever I try, my browser freezes (aaaargh!!)

....and for my data, I'm THINKING.... I'll pm you bientot!


Kate

[M.A.]

Uh, oh, are you using a dial up? Maybe because we have 21 tinyheads there! Hmmm. It will be moving to www.wcroundrobin.com soon ... maybe that will help:)

If you could get your data to me then I can fill that in and you can send along a statement later.

[M.A.]

ok - everyone has a page started now. Am waiting for details from a few more people. Have started the page for the painting itself but won't be able to get back to it until later. Any suggestions for this page, greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Special thank you to Sylvia for copy editing work!!!!! :clap:

[M.A.]

Ok, we need another volunteer...

Who would be willing to print out a copy of that neat world map that Alex (Jijo) uploaded under his finished portfolio and draw a red line that connects the places where the painting is going? Raise your hand if you're willing :)

Also, here's who is doing what:

Andrea and I - site design and maintenance

Sylvia and I - writing and copy editing (and everyone who sends a statement:))

Barb - painting animation

Lyn - distance tracking (mileage and km)

Painting - you know who you are :)

Have I missed anything or anyone?

[madmum]

MA I can do that for you if you like :)

Can I have a list of place names and the order it will be going to each one, then I can check out the exact position of each on my atlas and transfer it to the map :)

Ruth

[M.A.]

Yahoo! Excellent, Ruth!

I'll get you a list of place names etc. Not completely sure about the order it will be travelling through the states on ... but I understand that Bethany will be sending it to Emilie ... Emilie will then decide who is closest to her and send it to that person.

Once it leaves the US, I understand that you will get it before Doug and that Doug will send it to Kate and Kate will send it either to Marvin or KK and one of them will send it to Rod who will send it to Andrea, who will send it to Em who will send it to Char who will drive it up to Uschi who will send it to me :)

Ok, now to the list of places :)

[madmum]

I'm putting pushpins on my Encarta Atlas as I type :D

[babybrush]

alright, it looks like it will be the first one. that is the one my mom liked and even though it is the most detailed, i think i can handle it. after church i'll get right to painting it. going to print up the photo big now. (deap breath) i'll be ok.

Bethany

[yahooserious]

Ruth, if you don't have Taylor on your map of Texas, it is just 20 miles N/E of Austin. This project is so marvelous, I hope we get a HUGE amount for WC!!!

Emilie:cool:

Good choice, Bethany.....I like that building the best also...

[Kate Mc]

Originally posted by fun2cook
Uh, oh, are you using a dial up? Maybe because we have 21 tinyheads there! Hmmm. It will be moving to www.wcroundrobin.com soon ... maybe that will help:)


Nope. I've got broadband. I'll keep trying. I have another computer I can try, and see if I can isolate the problem!

YOU ARE DOING A FABULOUS JOB ON THIS! I'm constantly amazed at the life this project has taken on!



Kate

[CharM]

Bethany, you are a talented young lady and I have every confidence that you'll do a beautiful job. I liked the first building also... You have everyone's support here... Just do your best, as I'm sure you will...

Kate, I've had both sites open and I'm on dialup... :confused: Sorry about your problems!!!

Ruth... WHAT a great idea! I'm going to get a large map and post it here in my office, putting pushpins as it travels!!! My family is pretty excited about this and it will be great to have it right here!!!

Mary-Ann... If you need something else, you know where to call me!!!

[M.A.]

Need another volunteer again...

Alex just sent along the following map of the painting (is that what we should call it - another title for it?), it is nice and clear.

Wondering if anyone would like to print it out and add the usernames as each completes a different section. I've added it to the main page for this project and I hope Alex doesn't mind ... I'll add it here in the thread for everyone to see.

Ruth - your Atlas will look like swiss cheese :)

Bethany - I think you made a great decision, looking forward to seeing it :)

Emilie - :)

Kate - :)

Here is Alex's image:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Jul-2003/18725-wC_RoundRobin03.jpg

edit - Char, we must have been posting at the same time (great tinyheads think alike ;))

[CharM]

Snagged it!!! You have your volunteer!

[M.A.]

Excellent!

[painterbear]

Alex and M-A,

That outline is terrific. It is much easier to read than the original which was done for the painting and had to be kept light. Now those of us still to come can look at the various building sites and kind of think ahead about the types of buildings that might work on different places.

Thanks again all for keeping this moving as you are.

Bethany, I've copied your buildings just for general architectural elements, hope that is ok with you. I'm looking through books and magazines copying anything I see that might go into a nice building front. It's a shame Alex didn't add a canal so we could do Venetian-style building fronts. (Just kidding, Alex, just kidding. :evil: :cat: )

[Jijo]

Originally posted by painterbear
....
It's a shame Alex didn't add a canal so we could do Venetian-style building fronts. (Just kidding, Alex, just kidding. :evil: :cat: )

Here it is....!!!
Just Kidding, hope no one else insists on exotic styles or it will be like Xanadu...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Jul-2003/7665-wC_RoundRobin05.jpg

Thanks MaryAnn for changing my backgroun reinforcin flag.

ALELUYA; ALELUYA for all of you, this is GREAT

Alex

[M.A.]

Originally posted by Jijo


Here it is....!!!
Just Kidding, hope no one else insists on exotic styles or it will be like Xanadu...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Jul-2003/7665-wC_RoundRobin05.jpg

Thanks MaryAnn for changing my backgroun reinforcin flag.

ALELUYA; ALELUYA for all of you, this is GREAT

Alex

ROFLMBO
:clap: :clap: :clap:

[painterbear]

Alex,

You're a magician! Voila, a Venetian canal complete with gondola and gondolier appears. LOL!!!:cat: :eek:

[hopefulbucky]

Thanks to whomever did this drawing, Alex? The hard lines are really great and I was going back and forth trying to figure out what Bethany was going to paint. This is much easier to see.

Judy

[yahooserious]

Jijo..(texas twang) yew rekon yew could put in a lil' ole rodeo arena w/barrels fer barrel racin'?:D :p

JUST JOKIN'!!!

Emilie

[madmum]

I put my pushpins in all over the Encarta atlas to get a feel for where everyone is - WOW!

This isn't the map I'll be marking things on, I found another map without country names on it for clarity :) I'll get back to you with that in the week.
Just thought you'd be interested in the route and distance (although 4 US members homes aren't marked yet)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Jul-2003/10535-world_with_lines_copy.jpg

Obviously Singapore and N.Zealand can't be seen since they're on the other side of the globe!

Ruth

[M.A.]

Nice work Ruth. That's one lucky little elephant. Just imagine all the sites it has seen already and what it will see as it goes all the way around the world. Would love to be traveling with it. Gosh! I just added it to the main detail page for the project :)

LOL @ Emily and Sylvia!

[madmum]

Interesting fact! The circumference of the globe is just under 40,000 km. The painting - travelling as the crow flies - will go round the world nearly 1 and a quarter times!

(edited because of bad maths :rolleyes: )

[M.A.]

Ruth, that is an interesting factoid. :)

Three times? I'd like to get around it even once. Anyone ever been on a trip around the world?

[madmum]

MA I messed up, should have been 40,000km so it's more like 1 and a half times lol (I'm blonde ;) )

[M.A.]

LOL, still an interesting factoid, irrespective of haircolor ;)

[tigre255]

Originally posted by yahooserious
Jijo..(texas twang) yew rekon yew could put in a lil' ole rodeo arena w/barrels fer barrel racin'?:D :p

JUST JOKIN'!!!

Emilie

That would have been nice for this ole barrel racer.........:rolleyes:

[babybrush]

alright you guys, i'm finished, but you are going to have to wait a little longer since i haven't taken a picture of it yet. i painted in section 8 for those who care. i hope you all don't mind i added a sidewalk in front, thought it would help the transition between street and buildings.

Bethany

[Kate Mc]

Char, thanks. Maybe it's just my computer that's messing up. I tried it with another one, and that worked just fine too. Uh-ohhh.

Ruth and Char: If you're trying to find Verviers, good luck! It's actually about halfway between Brussels and Cologne (or halfway between Liege and Aachen, if your maps have those).

Alex: You're a genius. Thanks.

Dang! Every time I think I can volunteer for something, somebody beats me to it! What a great group....


Kate

[painterbear]

Mary-Ann,

Ruth has a good point with her math and map calculations. Since this is an international project, maybe measurements and distances should be given in both metric and U.S. terms, kilometers and miles, inches and centimeters. Who can do the math, "not I" says painterbear, not if you want it to be correct. ;) :eek:

[Kate Mc]

(waving hand in air frantically) I CAN! I CAN! Please, Mary Ann, can I do it???

Seriously, I've learned to do those conversions easily since I moved from an inches/feet/miles place to a centimeter/meter/kilometer place. (I can do temperature too!)

Just send me whatever needs to be converted and Katethehumancalculator will go to work.


Kate

(thanks, Painterbear)