Dottism for the easily impressed.
RJM
Impressionism was a bit too reactionary in that
painters in the style still used old fashioned brush
strokes to make their marks. One or two of the
bolder painters decided that this was all a bit airy
fairy and they decided to get back in the studio
and develop a more scientific chromatic technique.
They used dots. The trouble with using dots was
that the viewer often had a problem looking at the
picture from exactly the right distance. Too far
and he saw a kind of greyed out colourlessness.
Too close and he saw a bunch of dots. It was
not a good idea really and not too many artists
took it up. In fact the only one anybody cares
about is the neo-impressionist known as George
the Sewer Rat who painted that riverside scene
with the disproportionate figures. Nobody has any
idea why he did that except people who say they
know about these things. I think it was because he
used different length brushes.
gekko
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Thomas Armagost
"RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> wrote:
> Some artists in the late 19th century thought that
> Impressionism was a bit too reactionary in that
> painters in the style still used old fashioned brush
> strokes to make their marks. One or two of the
> bolder painters decided that this was all a bit airy
> fairy and they decided to get back in the studio
> and develop a more scientific chromatic technique.
> They used dots.
The use of a dot matrix printer heightens the stipple effect.
Or a braille printer.
> The trouble with using dots was
> that the viewer often had a problem looking at the
> picture from exactly the right distance. Too far
> and he saw a kind of greyed out colourlessness.
> Too close and he saw a bunch of dots. It was
> not a good idea really and not too many artists
> took it up. In fact the only one anybody cares
> about is the neo-impressionist known as George
> the Sewer Rat
Is he by any chance related to British television star Roland Rat? We
should be told.
BTW, the most successful rodent artist is a neo-fascist. She sells her
paintings exclusively to CEOs.
> who painted that riverside scene
Hey, I live in Riverside, California. There are lots of generally
ignored artists here. However, none of them are rats.
> with the disproportionate figures. Nobody has any
> idea why he did that except people who say they
> know about these things. I think it was because he
> used different length brushes.
Digital tarts create digital art.
ASCII art is most popular in MiscWritingVille.
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"Don't forget to register to vote" - Frank Zappa
Dr Zen
Sorry, what was your point?
--
Dr Zen
I do believe that amor vincit omnia
or at least that if you have the amor,
you have a fighting chance.
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Ray Haddad
and Dr Zen <longho...@gmail.com> instead replied:
>GIGO, innit. "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> fed this in:
>
>>Some artists in the late 19th century thought that
>>Impressionism was a bit too reactionary in that
>>painters in the style still used old fashioned brush
>>strokes to make their marks. One or two of the
>>bolder painters decided that this was all a bit airy
>>fairy and they decided to get back in the studio
>>and develop a more scientific chromatic technique.
>>They used dots. The trouble with using dots was
>>that the viewer often had a problem looking at the
>>picture from exactly the right distance. Too far
>>and he saw a kind of greyed out colourlessness.
>>Too close and he saw a bunch of dots. It was
>>not a good idea really and not too many artists
>>took it up. In fact the only one anybody cares
>>about is the neo-impressionist known as George
>>the Sewer Rat who painted that riverside scene
>>with the disproportionate figures. Nobody has any
>>idea why he did that except people who say they
>>know about these things. I think it was because he
>>used different length brushes.
>
>Sorry, what was your point?
Shouldn't you have asked, "What is your pointillism?"
--
Ray
Dr Zen
No, I shouldn't. I am not aiming at clodhopping clown.
Ray Haddad
Yet you always get there miles ahead of me. Go figure.
--
Ray
RJM
news:gpia525hp3t0nvtm2...@4ax.com...
> GIGO, innit. "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> fed this in:
>
>>Some artists in the late 19th century thought that
>>Impressionism was a bit too reactionary in that
>>painters in the style still used old fashioned brush
>>strokes to make their marks. One or two of the
>>bolder painters decided that this was all a bit airy
>>fairy and they decided to get back in the studio
>>and develop a more scientific chromatic technique.
>>They used dots. The trouble with using dots was
>>that the viewer often had a problem looking at the
>>picture from exactly the right distance. Too far
>>and he saw a kind of greyed out colourlessness.
>>Too close and he saw a bunch of dots. It was
>>not a good idea really and not too many artists
>>took it up. In fact the only one anybody cares
>>about is the neo-impressionist known as George
>>the Sewer Rat who painted that riverside scene
>>with the disproportionate figures. Nobody has any
>>idea why he did that except people who say they
>>know about these things. I think it was because he
>>used different length brushes.
>>
>>
>
> Sorry, what was your point?
Exactly.
Ray Haddad
and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
Whoosh!
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Ray
RJM
"Ray Haddad" <rha...@iexpress.net.au> wrote in message
news:opbc52d95fbgkvne6...@4ax.com...
Oh dear. Stupid Guy has heard of Pointillism
and wants us to know. Bless.
Ray Haddad
and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>Oh dear. Stupid Guy has heard of Pointillism
>and wants us to know.
One has to wonder why you feel the need to make really idiotic
statements like this. Truly.
Am I that much of a perceived threat to you? What is your point?
--
Ray
RJM
> On Mon, 01 May 2006 16:51:11 GMT, I said, "Pick a card, any card"
> and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>
>>Oh dear. Stupid Guy has heard of Pointillism
>
> One has to wonder why you feel the need to make really idiotic
> statements like this. Truly.
>
> Am I that much of a perceived threat to you? What is your point?
> --
> Ray
You're stupid.
Alan Hope
>Am I that much of a perceived threat to you?
Busted, Maughan. He has you now.
--
AH
http://sour-grapes.blogsource.com
RJM
news:iflc525q05qm1u5qo...@4ax.com...
> Ray Haddad goes:
>
>>Am I that much of a perceived threat to you?
>
> Busted, Maughan. He has you now.
Yeah, it's a terrifying prospect.
Ray Haddad
and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>You're stupid.
The very fact that you are so oft compelled to remind yourself of it
sort of makes one wonder who really is stupid, RJ.
--
Ray
"Just when I've thought you've said the stupidest thing ever,
you keep talking." - Hank Hill "King Of The Hill"
RJM
> On Mon, 01 May 2006 17:58:07 GMT, I said, "Pick a card, any card"
> and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>
>>You're stupid.
>
> sort of makes one wonder who really is stupid, RJ.
Often? When was the last time?
Ray Haddad
and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>"Ray Haddad" <rha...@iexpress.net.au> wrote in message
>news:ov0d52hk6ta3pb00o...@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 01 May 2006 17:58:07 GMT, I said, "Pick a card, any card"
>> and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>>
>>>You're stupid.
>>
>> The very fact that you are so often compelled to remind yourself of it
>> sort of makes one wonder who really is stupid, RJ.
>
>Often? When was the last time?
Ten minutes ago? Come on, RJ. You do know the meaning of the word
often, right?
Let me put it to you in baby talk. You write it. You must need
reminding of what you are writing else why write something so
completely mindless in its origin? Your mantra, as it were.
If you need affirmations like that to remind you of something you
believe, you are the real dummy here. If you use that as an excuse
not to engage me, it also demonstrates your lack of ability to
simply control yourself. You don't have to make yourself look like a
moron. You do it by choice.
--
Ray
Dr Zen
It's like clockwork. Zen lays really obvious trap. Puts up signs:
"TRAP AHEAD". Clodhopping clown blunders into pit with stakes. Zen
pulls one out with a cry of "IKYABWAI, you fucking idiot".
Ray Haddad
What has that got to do with your obvious lack of ability when it
comes to stating something really clever or original?
You're simply stating your own party line over and over again. When
I catch you at it, you cry "I set a trap!" No, you set no trap. It's
a clear case of engaging your brain into reverse gear yet again.
--
Ray
RJM
> On Mon, 01 May 2006 22:06:03 GMT, I said, "Pick a card, any card"
> and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>
>>"Ray Haddad" <rha...@iexpress.net.au> wrote in message
>>news:ov0d52hk6ta3pb00o...@4ax.com...
>>> On Mon, 01 May 2006 17:58:07 GMT, I said, "Pick a card, any card"
>>> and "RJM" <scrat...@virgin.net> instead replied:
>>>
>>>>You're stupid.
>>>
>>> The very fact that you are so often compelled to remind yourself of it
>>> sort of makes one wonder who really is stupid, RJ.
>>
>>Often? When was the last time?
> Ten minutes ago? Come on, RJ. You do know the meaning of the word
> often, right?
I think so. I think it has the main meaning "frequently". So, when
was the last time I reminded myself that you're stupid? Before
this time, obviously . . . and for fucks sake don't do one of your
standing under a falling piano IKYABWAI failures here, I've
already got a headache.
> Let me put it to you in baby talk. You write it. You must need
> reminding of what you are writing else why write something so
> completely mindless in its origin? Your mantra, as it were.
That's not baby talk, that's stupid talk. That's the kind of stupid
bollocks you talk that makes me think you're stupid. Baby talk
goes like this - bwaba baba bubaababa bbrrrrr pth bwabababa.
See the difference there? The baby talk makes sense.
> If you need affirmations like that to remind you of something you
> believe, you are the real dummy here. If you use that as an excuse
> not to engage me, it also demonstrates your lack of ability to
> simply control yourself. You don't have to make yourself look like a
> moron. You do it by choice.
Good grief. The Stupid Guy demonstrating exactly how stupid
a stupid guy has to be to be given the title Stupid Guy.
Ray Haddad
Repeat the mantra until you believe it, RJ.
--
Ray