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09/29/2003 at 03:45 PM GMT

"Busy, busy, busy!"

Wel its been over a week since my last entry, but hey I'm only human and I do have a life out there...somewhere. Well I have been a busy bunny! I've been to London for an extended weekend, where we visited the new Lord of the Rings exhibition at the Science Museum. All I can say is AWESOME! If you like the films then this is one exihibition not to miss. There are props, miniatures, costumes, special effects, and documentaries that have all been brought together especially for this exhibition. If you live anywhere in Europe, then get yourself to the Science Museum in London, as this exhibition is not touring anywhere else in Europe.... ever!

While we were there we also popped into the Titannic exhibition, to see those items that had been salvaged from the wreck. All I can say is that I found it really morbid.... interesting, but morbid. To add to this the lighting was kept at a low level, so you were expecting to see the Captain's ghost at any minute. To be honest I'm not sure whether I think the exhibition is a good idea or not, it just seems to me that the organisers are making money from other peoples misery and grief, but then again I did pay to go in and see it.

Another highlight of the weekend, was a trip to Camden Market. I'm really into "alternative" stuff, so this was a paradise for me. Had I had my cheque book with me it could have been an expensive trip, as I saw so much stuff I would like, and that was just clothing! And no I'm not a Goth, or a wierdo, I just like things that are not run of the mill (a bit like me really - LOL). Suffice to say I resisted temptation, but we are planning a return trip in November, so I had better warn my bank manager.

Artwork wise, I have been a little slow lately. I am preoccupied with finding a new house, and the wife and myself are off to Britanny, France, next week to do just that. We have long dreamed of moving to Britanny, for the slower pace of life, and the better way of living. In my book simpler = better. Consequently we are madly contacting estate agents trying to arrange booking etc. Also I am trying to complete my wifes website for selling her crafts, and my Pharty Dog website as well. Not to mention another couples of sites I am trying to get up and running for other people. Busy, busy, busy!

So I am a little shocked to find that I have found time to do another image. So far I am really pleased with it. The render from Poser was really simple, but the postwork required is massive. Suffice to say it is a shower scene, and through a little bit of experimentation and reading various tutorials, I have found a way to paint with water in Photoshop, as if you are painting with a normal brush. You can create rivulets of water easily, and even pools on surfaces, and small droplets with ease. Once I have completed the image, hopefully in the next day or so, I will post a tutorial to explain how to do it.

Anyway enough babble for now.......

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