http://www.aevx5.com art of the (well) crafted object Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:02:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://faucet-maker.com/m_custom.php# which I was in love with, up until I saw the price tag. Maybe I'll just build a faucet out of legos… http://www.aevx5.com/2008/08/28/if-you-can-design-skate-board-decks-why-not-a-faucet/ This week saw LOTS of sewing (such a good thing!) in preparation — for the American Cancer Society Fashion-A-Cure silent auction — along with the first santa sighting of the summer season! The orange/white/vintage floral fabric clutch, along with a "multimedia" scarf (as Murph, one of this year's organizers, calls ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/08/15/acs-fashion-a-cur/ So… now, the flash is 'done' (in web terms, where there's the opportunity to tweek up some print() or throw in a conditional statement or two, 'done' doesn't mean much)… it's amazing what layers can do (so many, many, many, many photoshop layers)… …and this one (well, the 'get'er done' version with ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/08/08/slits-for-eyes-sleep-is-overrated/ Invited artists spent Saturday, August 2nd creating artwork at the Zoo. A framed piece from each artist will be on display and available for sale at through a silent auction. Here's the link to the lowdown on the sketch-ups! http://www.aevx5.com/2008/08/03/naturally-inspired-paint-out/ There's nothing like an on/off toggle switch for a map that would otherwise be covered in layer upon layer of google-esque pushpins. Coding has consumed a good part of the day — and will do likewise tomorrow (calling xml files and video! whee!!) but i did manage to knock out ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/07/29/current-status-still-coding/ Granted I did manage to do something crafty today (deftly wielding a pair of scissors to convert a tiny tiny hoodie into a nice little asymetrical cardigan that was paired with a carved orange chinese-ish pendant just in time for work)… but tonight it's all about scripting. Specifically: coding a ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/07/28/all-about-the-_alpha/ Since ICON i've been trying to blog and complete illustration friday illustrations (somewhat) consistently. So far one has been completed, but I'm having trouble justifying a 17-minute photoshop job as a completed illustration. Guess I have until next thursday to tweek it to fit this week's theme, 'canned.' Then explaining ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/07/27/illustration-friday/ After losing both telephone and cable (in the great race to update and accommodate digital television service) I'm now patiently waiting for reconnection. And by patiently I mean occasionally detailing the events leading to what will be the 7-day drought of hi-speed connectivity. And since I'm relying on the happen-chance trips ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/06/23/lsot-access-increased-productivity/ Not as fascinating as a runway shot, but here are the the two other outfits, in-progress, on mannies instead of people! http://www.aevx5.com/2008/06/10/more-photos/ Leather holster skirt | Photo: Liz Stolz /indy.com The leather holster skirt, rocked out by master crafter Naomi Spier with a top styled by Richie Rich from DADA1024! (and never you mind the impressionable young child sitting RIGHT on the runway! I guess the VIP sponsors are getting younger and richer ... http://www.aevx5.com/2008/06/08/first-photo/