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Black Knight
Member # 134
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Hey, all. Aban, if you were contacted by this girl recently who like this pic of yours, it was my cousin. She liked it so much, she wanted me to make a desktop out of it. It's not my best work (I only spent about 5 min. on it), but here it is.800x600 ------------------ -Kyle Batson [This message has been edited by Black Knight (edited January 31, 2001).]
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Aban Rune
Member # 226
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Ah. You're better with the cloning tool than I am I remember getting the e-mail. I dropped a sample packet in the mail to her a few days ago. I hope it helps her out. ------------------ "You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim." Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
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Nim
Member # 205
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I haven't read the books, just played the game somewhat but, isn't that discworld-inspired? ------------------ Here lies a toppled god, His fall was not a small one. We did but build his pedestal, A narrow and a tall one. -Tleilaxu Epigram
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Aban Rune
Member # 226
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No, actually it's inspired by the myth (Hindu I think) that the world is supported by four great elephants that stand on the back of a giant sea turtle that swims in an endless ocean. I was going to do a series of "creation belief" pieces, but I never got around to any more of them.------------------ "You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim." Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
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Masao
Member # 232
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Hey, I found my new desktop picture! Great work!Nit: The ears suggest African elephants rather than Indian ones. ------------------ When you're in the Sol system, come visit the Starfleet Museum
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Black Knight
Member # 134
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Leave it to you to pont that out, Masao. And Aban, we just got the mail today. Thanks. Some really cool stuff. She enjoyed the packet, and really likes the painting. (she wants the original, hehe) And don't give me too much credit, it's not that good. I think I will redo it...------------------ -Kyle Batson
[This message has been edited by Black Knight (edited February 01, 2001).]
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Aban Rune
Member # 226
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Masao, I was lucky that I could find three pictures of elephants in positions relatively close to the ones I needed You're right, though. I guess I never really even thought about the fact that if it's an Indian myth, they should be Indian Elephants I really wanted to get the piece done so I could get the mailer printed. I wasn't spending alot of time with in depth research But, hey, I'm glad that everyone likes it! Look for a couple new pieces in the starship potrait series in the next few months (knock on wood). The Steamrunner and the Saber clases. Drawings are done and the paintigs shall begin...well...sometime soon, I hope. ------------------ "You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim." Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
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Nim
Member # 205
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Woopee! ------------------ Here lies a toppled god, His fall was not a small one. We did but build his pedestal, A narrow and a tall one. -Tleilaxu Epigram
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Aban Rune
Member # 226
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Doth I detect a touch of sarcasm? Or wath that a genuine Woopie! ------------------ "You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim." Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
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Masao
Member # 232
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I can't help myself from pointing out errors. My civilian job is an editor/rewriter of articles for medical journals. What was once an annoying habit is now a good-paying career. People actually pay me to be a pedantic pain in the ass. Anyways, Alan, I'm looking forward to your new ship paintings. ------------------ When you're in the Sol system, come visit the Starfleet Museum
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Nim
Member # 205
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And the "woopie" was pure in heart, I assureth thee.
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Black Knight
Member # 134
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Yay! More starships! I salivate at the though.
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AndrewR
Member # 44
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What happens if the turtle dives down to feed!?! ------------------ "This is cooling, faster than I can..." Tori Amos "Cooling"
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an'on
Member # 222
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Oooooo....a turtle....*huge huge grin*
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Aban Rune
Member # 226
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Hey, I didn't write the myth, guys! And Masao, I didn't take it as criticism. I'm the same way! ------------------ "You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim." Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com [This message has been edited by Aban Rune (edited February 05, 2001).]
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Masao
Member # 232
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That's cool. It's just that not everyone accepts my "helpful suggestions" in the same spirit.Did you finish any new ship paintings yet? ------------------ When you're in the Sol system, come visit the Starfleet Museum
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TSN
Member # 31
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Well, at least that turtle is in the water. As opposed to the other theory... "It's turtles all the way down!"------------------ My new year's resolution is the same as last year's: 1024x768.
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Aban Rune
Member # 226
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Nope. Don't have any done yet. I have the drawings done for both of the new ones. But that's about it. I'm going to have jobs coming in pretty quick so they'll probably end up on the back burner for a while. ------------------ "You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim." Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
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Harry
Member # 265
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So, what's carrying that body of water? Another pair of elephants with an even bigger turtle? ------------------ To know a thing well, know its limits. Only when pushed beyond its tolerances will true nature be seen. The Amtal Rule (Dune) --- Titan Fleet Yards - Harry Doddema's Star Trek Site
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