Saturday 31 October 2009

THE BRUSHWORK OF LEONARD STARR: AN APPRECIATION

I was pleased that my last post about working with ink triggered a discussion in the comment section about the great Leonard Starr.

Regular readers know that I am a big admirer of Starr's brilliant draftsmanship in the comic strip On Stage. At regular intervals, I revisit On Stage just to renew my education. In view of the comments from readers, I thought it would be timely to share some inspiring examples of Starr's work with brush and ink.


Starr's no. 3 Winsor & Newton brush gave him more descriptive power than he could have obtained from a pen.

In the following panel, note Starr's elegant brushwork on the crouching figure, especially the brisk contoured shading of his left arm.



The next panel is a good example of the range of delicate applications for a brush in the hands of a talented artist: contrast the freedom of the curls in her hair with the lines of the folds in her nightgown sleeve, and contrast both with how effectively Starr sculpted those hands holding the phone:



Starr knew how to apply heavy inks for dramatic effect:






If anyone knows the whereabouts of the original of this daily strip, I'd love to hear from them.

But the heavy ink never gets out of control. The consummate craftsman, Starr maintains complete balance. In the following daily strip, only one face ever comes out of the shadows but the moonlight on that single dubious face works perfectly, both visually and as stagecraft.





Also, note the woman's upturned head as she offers her lips for a kiss (quite sexy, I thought). Starr gets the tilt just right, and delicately captures the effect of gravity on the back of her hair. You can tell when an artist is using silhouettes to avoid work, and when he really knows what he is doing.

For me, a bonus in Starr's artwork is that he is a master of facial expressions. Look at how he captures the emotion in the face of the loyal old soldier in the last panel...



Or the disappointed bemusement of the woman in the last panel here... not the simplest emotions to depict.



Starr seamlessly combined the strengths of the pen and the brush to create unified pictures of integrity and class.



For me, it defies the laws of physics that Starr was able to write and draw three such panels every day, six days a week, and three times that amount on Sundays.
Today, the medium of the comic strip has evolved and no longer has room for this type of craftsmanship.

The entire wonderful series of On Stage is being reprinted by
Classic Comics Press and I highly recommend it to you. The reprints have now reached the years where Starr really hit his stride. It is truly a pleasure to read.

How to Add Flash Files to your blogger

Adding flash to blogger or adding .swf files to blogger.
Flash files having .swf extensions can be added to blog posts,if you have got the embed code for the same..The best example is the youtube embed code!!IF u want to add flash to the blogger tile.In that case you will have to edit your template and add the flash embed code there..

See a sample of what can be done below, doesn't this look cool!
Read on to see how it's all done.




Now see What i have doen Above.
In my one of the previous articles i showed you how to add music files to blogger.
Adding flash is somewhat similar to it.
The code i have used for above flash file is:

<object width="100" height="100">
<param name="movie" value="cooldots.swf">
<embed src=" http://h1.ripway.com/funwithblog/cooldots.swf" width="100" height="100">
</embed>
</object>

Another example:



Code For above swf is :
<embed height="101" pluginspage=" http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://www.amarasoftware.com/valentines-animations.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"></embed>

You can use Any of the above code directly to your own blogger
just replace
http://h1.ripway.com/funwithblog/cooldots.swf or http://www.amarasoftware.com/valentines-animations.swf
with your own flash file url.
Change height and width according to your own

Now,the only question left is where to upload.
i think the best option is google sites or you can upload to any free webhosting like i used ripway

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Blogroll...

I think its time now to Add A blogroll page to my Website.Since The numbers of Blog-rolling partners are increasing day-by-day.with more than 15 blogroll subjected  e-mail pending and ever increasing demand of our website.This page will be the dedicated page for the blogroll .

If u are a web developer.And u have a website or blog and wondering if i could link exchange with Myfundoo-blog then I as the owner of Myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com welcomes you.
All you have to do is E-mail Me by filling this contact Form.

bloggets
Hack A PC
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Share Every things
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Logicclub

http://www.hackingaday.com/

The Final Guide

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TechVoir - Redefining Technology

TechPavan – Unleashing Ideas

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Simple Blogger Tutorials

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Tuesday 27 October 2009

Create Additional Horizontal Menu bar just using Html/script gadget

If u would like to add A Horizontal menu bar to your blogger,without indulging,in any of the fuss of editing css,html of your template.Then this menu bar Is the best For your blogger.If your desire is more i recommend you to try  cssmenubuilder

Demo:The menu bar will Look like the image below.

Characteristics
  • Can be easily added
  • Can be customized to change its color
  • Hovering effect present.
  • Any number of links can be added.



<style type="text/css">

/*URL: http://www.myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com */
.underlinemenu{ font-weight: bold; width: 100%;

.underlinemenu ul{ padding: 6px 0 7px 0;
/*6px should equal top padding of "ul li a" below, 7px should equal bottom padding   bottom border of "ul li a" below*/ margin: 0; text-align: right; //set value to "left", "center", or "right"*/ } .underlinemenu ul li{ display: inline; } .underlinemenu ul li a{ color: #494949; padding: 6px 3px 4px 3px; /*top padding is 6px, bottom padding is 4px*/ margin-right: 20px; /*spacing between each menu link*/ text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px solid gray; /*bottom border is 3px*/ } .underlinemenu ul li a:hover, .underlinemenu ul li a.selected{ border-bottom-color: black; } </style> <div class="underlinemenu"> <ul> <li><a href="http://myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com/">Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/templates">Free Blog templates</a></li> <li><a href="http://myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com/">Widget</a></li> <li><a href="http://myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/blogging%20tricks">Tricks and Hack</a></li> <li><a href="http://myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/Simply%20Google">Simply Google</a></li>  </ul> </div>
<a href "http://myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com/"><h6>Myfundoo-blog</h6></a>
 All You have to do is:
1.copy the above code.
2.Go to your Dashboard then page element.Then click on add a gadget
3.select Html/javascript
4.paste the above copied code and place It just below your header
click save and view changes

Hi there!

Hi there :)
I will be going offline for a few weeks and I just wanted to pop up
and say thank you for your continued support
& for all of your lovely comments. You always make my day!
I will be back with lots to share and a big surprise.
My Etsy shop will be on vacation mode as well. See you soon!
Photo Booth self-portrait.

In A Sentimental Mood






Sonnet 44
If the dull substance of my flesh were thought,
Injurious distance should not stop my way;
For then despite of space I would be brought,
From limits far remote, where thou dost stay.
No matter then although my foot did stand
Upon the farthest earth removed from thee;
For nimble thought can jump both sea and land
As soon as think the place where he would be.
But, ah, thought kills me that I am not thought,
To leap large lengths of miles when thou art gone,
But that, so much of earth and water wrought,
I must attend time's leisure with my moan,
Receiving nought by elements so slow,
But heavy tears, badges of either's woe.

(Shakespeare)


One more thing: The bone in the film is a wishbone:
The wishbone, known in anatomy as the furcula, is a sternum bone found in birds which is shaped like the letter Y. It is used as an attachment point for the wing muscles. It is so named because of a tradition: Two people pull on each side of such a bone, and when it breaks, the one who gets the larger part is said to have a wish granted.

The mechanical sculpture in the film is by Arthur Ganson. Some of his stuff is really awe-inspiring. Check this Machine with Artichoke Petal #2



Of course, it may bring to mind other art machines (Rebecca Horn, but also manyothers), but what I really appreciate here is the simplicity. Modest art is something to be cherished. It also reminds me of some of the musical experiences by the Portuguese musician Nuno Rebelo:


Even the really simple ones are really something: Machine with Chinese Fan


Is it kitsch? I don't care.
(via)

Monday 26 October 2009

Workingg

Just so you don't think I'm ignoring you - check out some great projects by Marc Kremers:
  • As found, a site with images found on the net... Fantastic.
  • The wonderfuly anarchist Tex Server.
  • And some of Marc's animations can be found here.

Sunday 25 October 2009

How to Add an Email Subscribe Button Below Every Blog Posts ?

How to add An EmailSubscribe buttun below Every posts?If this is the question in your mind then you have come to the right place.Here i will show you how how to add this e-mail subscribe button to your template.This hack will produce an e-mail subscribe box exactly as shown in the Image above.

So lets Began.:

1.Copy the below code and paste it in notepad as you have to make some changes in it replace the red part in the code with your own feedburner  address.

<br /><div style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 5px;">
<br /><img src="http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii150/mohamedrias/subscriberss.gif" align="left" border="0" height="18" width="44" />
<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"  >
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you
<a target="_blank" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FunWithBlog">
<b>subscribe to my regular Email Updates</b></a></span>!
<br /><a href="http://Myfundoo-blog.blogspot.com">
<br /><img src="http://img1.orkut.com/img/castro/i_tool.png" align="right" border="0" width="14" height="14">
</a></div>

2.navigate your way through  layout - edit HTML-Tick expand widget template and search for
<p><data:post.body/></p>;   or    <data:post.body/>

3.And paste the copied code beneath  <p><data:post.body/></p>;   or    <data:post.body/>

4.Click on Save Template
5.Click View blog and enjoy.
Note:
It might be possible that the box might not appears in 1 try just use hit and try method.to find the right position comfortable to you..

Saturday 24 October 2009

Increase Your Text Size with single click [Widget for blogger]


Want to make your blog/user friendly ?
Want to show your text in different Text sizes ?
Want to show off to your visitors that u are a professional ?
View Examples Of both two styles :
. Click on the + sign to see the changes.

Change Text Size

+ + + + +

Or

Change Text Size
Click on the below text to see the changes.

Small
Medium
Large
Larger
Largest

Change Text Size<br/>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='.5em'"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='1em'"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='1.5em'"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='2em'"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='2.5em'"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></a>
Or to use the second one, use this code:
Change Text Size<br/>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='.5em'"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Small</span></a>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='1em'"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Medium</span></a>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='1.5em'"><span style="font-size: small;">Large</span></a>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='2em'"><span style="font-size: large;">Larger</span></a>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:body.style.fontSize='2.5em'"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Largest</span></a>

Copy any of the above code and follow the steps given below:

1.Click On add  new gadget In page Layout.
2.Choose Html/javascript.
3.Paste Any of the above code in the popup window.
4.Click save And view your blog for the gadget.

The right and the rights

So how was it for YOU?

Not all of Robert Grigolov's work convinces me. Some of it seems like simple tricks pour épater les bourgeois. But isn't part of the fun about discovering the value something has for you when taking out of a context which isn't necessarily one you appreciate?

Why does the above installation have the title Dollar Bill? I don't know. I have some ideas, but I don't think I want to follow them. And, just as Daniel Pennac's 10 Inalienable Rights of the Reader, so any spectator has similar rights, among them, to decide arbitrarily where the work begins and ends for her.


This doesn't need to mean any sort of glorification of ignorance. However, it does accept it as part of the deal. After all, the spectator is no less free than the artist, is he?


This should be a very obvious question. Aesthetic relativism is something seemingly accepted. Yet the contemporary art world seems to specialize in "right" ways of looking at its creations.
Anything goes - yet there is still plenty of exciting space for dialogue. Tastes are indeed something we discuss and shape, aesthetic experience is a beautifuly shapeable thing. And yet one of the most difficult things is to stay within the play of common value-seeking and exploration of personal experience, and not move into the discourse of competence, the universe of authority, which might sustain a big chunk of what the contemporary art world is about, but is hardly enjoyable for those of us who like their artflesh stupendously raw and intimate.
(via)

Friday 23 October 2009

The Oct/Nov '09 Pages

The Oct/Nov 09 pages
Preparing the next two weeks on my journal. Collage, watercolor, pencil & ink.

Thursday 22 October 2009

Best Firefox Addons For Web Developers :



Mozilla Firefox is becoming more and more powerful tool in these days.With its Addons feature it has been the most powerful browser for sure.
Addons Are just like a accessories which get stick to the core part of the firefox.
And the best Part Is that user Can decide which feature he needs And can include and exclude the feature according to his will.
These Are The 13 Most Useful Firefox Addon which are essential For a blogger/web developer.This is not the final list still there are hundreds more complex addons Built keeping in mind about specific people.Just Search https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ If you do not find what you are looking for.

1.Web Developers Toolbar

The Web Developer extension adds a menu and a toolbar with various web developer tools          DEveloper : chrispederick               Homepage    http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/  Webdevelopers help :http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/help/#install 

Firebug is pretty similar as web developer, but it comes across with few different powerful options. You have an ability to edit, debug, and monitor CSS, HTML, and JavaScript right in any web page.
 
Visit the Firebug website for documentation, screen shots, and discussion forums: http://getfirebug.com
Advanced Eyedropper, ColorPicker, Page Zoomer and other colorful goodies...



Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://www.colorzilla.com/





Draw out a ruler to get the pixel width and height of any elements on a webpage.

Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://www.kevinfreitas.net/extensions/


5.Html Validator:
HTML Validator is a Mozilla extension that adds HTML validation inside Firefox and Mozilla. The number of errors of a HTML page is seen on the form of an icon in the status bar when browsing.


  For more information, or other platforms, see: http://users.skynet.be/mgueury/mozilla/

Or the forum:
http://www.htmlpedia.org/phpBB/




6.Greasemonkey:

Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript.

Hundreds of scripts, for a wide variety of popular sites, are already available at http://userscripts.org.

You can write your own scripts, too. Check out http://wiki.greasespot.net/ to get started.

Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://www.greasespot.net/


7.Screen Grab.!!

Screengrab! saves webpages as images...

It will capture what you can see in the window, the entire page, just a selection, a particular frame... basically it saves webpages as images - either to a file, or to the clipboard.








Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://groups.google.com/group/screengrab or by sending an e-mail to andy@screengrab.org


 Features:
  • Zoom in-zoom out
  • RMB+scroll zooming (Right mouse button + mouse wheel zooming)
  • Page Zooming
  • Reset Image Size
  • Custom Zoom
  • Fit Image to Screen
  • And many more

Venkman is the code name for Mozilla's JavaScript Debugger. Venkman aims to provide a powerful JavaScript debugging environment for Mozilla based browsers.


Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://www.hacksrus.com/~ginda/venkman/faq/venkman-faq.html






 10.Fireshot

FireShot is a Firefox extension that creates screenshots of web pages (entirely or just visible part).

Unlike other extensions, this plugin provides a set of editing and annotation tools, which let users quickly modify web captures and insert text annotations and graphical annotations. Such functionality will be especially useful for web designers, testers and content reviewers.




Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://screenshot-program.com/fireshot/

11.Dummy lipsium

Generate "Lorem Ipsum" dummy text (from http://www.lipsum.com).

Minimum text length: 5 words.

Context menu option on form inputs ("Insert Dummy Lipsum"). This option fills automatically the selected field.

Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at sogame@gmail.com


12.Font Finder

Simply highlight a single element (e.g. a paragraph or a strong tag ), right-click and select `Font Finder`, then marvel as the full CSS text styling of the selected element appears.

I will be updating this at some point (been promising it for ages) - just rebuilding my website currently and then I'll be back to extension development!

Support

Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://bendodson.com/projects/ or by sending an e-mail to ben@bendodson.com


13.Clipping
Saves and manages frequently-entered text for later pasting into Web page forms in Firefox or email and newsgroup messages in Thunderbird. Pasting a clipping is accomplished with just two mouse clicks, eliminating the hassle of retyping or repetitive copying and pasting.



These Are The 13 Most Useful Firefox Addon which are essential For a blogger/webdevloper


The High Life

Grottaglie, Italy

Another installation from this year's Fame Festival. This was placed near the local fly-tipping area and dog pound - the high life indeed! This has just been released as a print on metallic paper, signed and numbered. Find out more here.
The image is also available in a very limited, very large format through Andipa Gallery.

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Watch your back





Oh what jealousy of the physical difference! Of the outcasting cast out in flesh! Oh how simple the definitions then become. How meaningful in their ever-presence. What sort of a tragedy can there be when its shape is nothing? How do you give it shape? How do you translate it into something it is not?

All pictures are by Risk Hazekamp.