Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Like Passing Notes in High School

 
While waiting for the clothes dryer to beep, I practiced using my stylus on the iPad.  I sat on my Hans Wegner chair at the dining table and drew my Siesta chair from the 70s (an agility test in my living room).  My iPad beeped--there was an email from my brother about a "Modernism" auction in Charlottesville VA on Saturday.  Perfect timing.  This was my response, the modern method of passing notes.  Love it.  I know, I know--I'm having too much fun.
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  1. Chairs from yesteryear are beautiful....I really love the "Siesta" (great name too!) Your ipad drawings are FABU!

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    1. Hi Celeste. I love the chairs from the 60s and 70s--they're like sculptures.

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  2. I love the chair! Beautiful job on the wrinkles, Hallie!

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    1. Hi CrimsonLeaves. The leather on the chair is really soft and pliable--it just sags into place. (Like old skin)

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  3. I have a stylus for my iPad too, but I have never used it. I feel like I am missing out on all this fun!

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    1. Robin, you need to try the stylus. When I use my finger, it's very hard to see what I'm drawing or writing.

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  4. Hallie,

    What's wrong with a good old La-Z Boy recliner, that is as modern as you need.

    Everette

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    1. Everette, the recliner usually has an occupant. I will add that I've seen you get out of the Siesta chair--young and agile!

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  5. Awww a note from your brother! I like the way you think. We could have some laughs together. If you send me your snail mail address I'll send you a note!

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    1. Carole, I wonder if we're related. My brother and I love auctions, thrift shops, etc.--it's genetic, we think, from our dad.
      I like the ipad for email notes; I can draw on the sketchpad, use the stylus for handwriting, and it makes a "whoosh" sound when I hit "send."

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    2. Hallie...... you missed the hint! Email me your snail mail addie and I'll send you a note through the post office! A real envelope and stamp!

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    3. I'm caught. I thought, "If Carole sends me a through-the-mail note, I'll have to send one back.". Oh, the pressure.

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  6. I'm glad you are having fun Hallie, love your chair..looks familiar :-)

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    1. Hi Jane. This is definitely fun; finished my iPad bottle painting today. Now I can try a portrait or figure. Then I might have to get back to the kind of paint that colors your hands.

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  7. Great chair and you are having a delightful time with the iPad. I can tell I must have one of them soon.

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    1. Mary, I'm getting nothing done. Today I downloaded the app for the TED talks, and was using the drawing/paintings apps until about 2 this morning. You lead a much more active life; you need an iPad to keep track of your schedule.

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  8. have you been arting around in SOVA today?
    p.s. what is arting around in SOVA ?

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  9. Hi Celeste. Yes, I arted around yesterday. I drove to the next town for a haircut, took my camera in case the black angus were grazing on a green hillside against a blue sky (they weren't), visited a newly opened gallery, picked up one of my paintings from a cafe so I can exhibit it next Sunday at McCullum More Museum & Gardens, left the painting at a friend's antique shop for a few days so another friend can see it; while there, I met an interesting newcomer to town and gave her one of my cards. I came home and went out to dinner locally; then played with my iPad until around midnight. Today is Art at the Y Day. Ating around in southern VA takes a lot of time.

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  10. well that all sounds very art-y! I'm looking forward to seeing your next thing! Hope the Black Angus will be available soon...!

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  11. Celeste, the Black Angus have ESP--they stay low every time I have the camera in the car.

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  12. I'm the person with the Daisy Dog at Jeans. I'm nuts about my ipad2, also. Best thing invented next to the wheel, imac, sushi, a few other things.

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  13. Hi again DownTheLaneWithDaisy. I demo'd my iPad for Jean yesterday--she needs one. It is a great toy. I just printed out an iPad painting (the Bottle)--looks good, and bought another art app yesterday.

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