Success

So after a bit of reworking we got my files to work. Let's just say the cutter has issues with certain things ... and needs some work on its mirrors that has not been in the budget to fix for some time. I got some great ideas from the tech while I was there though. She suggested sand blasting to get the effect I want on one piece specifically, and thought cutting out the stencil design on the laser cutter would work, I am thinking that a vinyl stencil would work too though. Hmmm........ I had already thought of etching glass but that is another thing she suggested with acid resist paper. I love one of the designs I reworked for the laser cutter, want to sand blast the other and am thinking of improving the other with that as well. Here are the pictures:

One Drop Ripplessss

Organic

Fern/Branches

Illustrator

So in trying to get something ready for the laser cutter, I realized I needed some Illustrator tutorial help and have spent time learning more about the one program I feel most in need of instruction on. I have a few designs that I am going to try out and hope that the execution of them will satisfy me.

The editing process has been a little frustrating. I guess I am expecting too much from myself based on my level of knowledge about Illustrator. The simplest design may prove to be the best one, for all I know. A test may be the best way to go, before I use the more expensive products.

I am hoping to include some text in one of my designs.

I got this one laser cut and will be in early on Friday to get the others done too. Interesting the things you find out once you have a file and talk with the tech in the laser cutting room. It takes hours to etch a solid fill...

Good to know... Anyone needing to laser cut may need to beg from now on. They are supposed to be closed next week. We shall see.

http://www.layersmagazine.com/category/tutorials/illustrator

Left Behind

Left Behind, originally uploaded by KS_Dorn.

Just the evidence of enjoying the scent of a rose. We leave behind a moment that may have brightened our day. Kind of a glimpse into the past. A nice thing to find that won't pollute the world. A spot that raises the mood.

Scattered

Scattered, originally uploaded by KS_Dorn.

Not quite dry, interesting that a shelf can become a garbage can. Are they just too lazy to pick it up and drop it just 4 feet away? Sad but curious that it becomes a bit of art in and of itself. People tracks are often significantly thoughtless. Even the design created from a person being careless in their own actions creates things that enlighten at times. However, the stuff I didn't post from this bathroom turned my stomach, so the thoughtlessness was still disgusting.

Human Tracks

Human Tracks, originally uploaded by KS_Dorn.

Drip Drop! Sometimes what we leave behind isn't so much destructive as a bit of an annoyance to someone else. The water left around the sink is rather a pain if it wets your clothes. Kind of amazing really how far it can get from the sink while they are in search of a towel to dry off with. Hmm... a reason to redesign the paper towel to sink connection... new combo piece of equipment...................

Excess

Excess, originally uploaded by KS_Dorn.

Lots of refuse! A truck full of old tires. I certainly hope they will be going somewhere to be recycled, but as we know rubber has a limited chance of that. Why can't we design things that are made to improve the earth when we have lost the need for them?

The photograph may be technically flawed but I love the flares of light on each side of this one.

More Escess

More Escess, originally uploaded by KS_Dorn.

Isn't it interesting the things that get left behind and where? When Diane and I saw this all we could do was laugh. It did draw attention to the beauty of a warped tree trunk surviving in the middle of city chaos. Illuminated by the afternoon sun it appears majestic even. The wonders of a good light source.