Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. Why is Haley staying in? IMO, shes making a bet that circumstances will clear the field. Is it a longshot? Sure. Is it for the brass ring? Also yes. ~~~ Tack! Was worn! By horses! Granted they only did a few introductory circles on the longlines, but still, work! WasContinue reading “Tack!”

Awareness of the outside world. The Wallace Center for Arts and Reconciliation: Dedication Celebration: Feb. 24, 2024. Earlier, “A private dedication event will invite descendants to sign the names of their enslaved ancestors onto another column.” Wallace Arts: Community Columns Project. Update. Links have moved, With Love, For Grief, June 2025. ~~~ Tell me yourContinue reading “The Nose Knows”

Art of the outside world. LOTR Project: Interactive Map of Middle Earth. ~~~ Legend Nope. Not getting one. Figuring out the titles is part of the fun. I tried to for references that were neither obvious nor obscure. Should be guessable, or searchable. The dragons are not referencing any specific works. Process Notes What isContinue reading “Fantasy Map, Graphic Design”

Awareness of the outside world. Previous mention of the problems at the 2023 Hugo awards. [Observing The Natural World] Turns out it was not the initial suspects. Whatever: The 2023 Hugo Fraud and Where We Go From Here. Or maybe it was. Charlies’ Diary: Worldcon in the news. I’m lost. Speaking of ripples, this one willContinue reading “The Ripples of the Rings, An Internet Trawl, Non-Fiction About Someone Else’s Fiction”

Awareness of the outside world. “AP images must always be accurate. We do not alter or digitally manipulate the content of a photo or video except as stated below.” AP: Visuals ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Process Notes First attempt at post-production art. Not as genius as it was in my head, but I don’t hateContinue reading “Portal Fantasy II, Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. Daily Paws: Have You Heard of Doga? Everything You Need to Know About Practicing Yoga With Your Dog. Valentini 2020. Hat tip to Amy for answering my monthly plea for dog news. ~~~ I have magic fingers. I can pet any species – horse, dog, cat – and if theyContinue reading “Magic Fingers, Magic Feet, Dog Update”

Awareness of the outside world. What is time even? Listening to Around the World in 80 Days With Michael Palin. It came out 35 years ago. There was a point in my life when 35 years ago was ancient history. Now it is yesterday. ~~~ With the end of Winter Tournament, I find myself examiningContinue reading “The Next Step”