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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Overload, Magic Jack and Citra-Solv

                                              'Overload'                                           © Eva Macie

This has been one of those weeks when everything has happened at once. I’m taking another online workshop to brush up on my Photoshop skills. I’m also trying to get my tax information together and deal with the State of Georgia’s new online filing system that doesn’t work any better than the employees. No one knows what they are doing so they just seem to make up stuff. Then they say they can’t understand why they are flooded with calls. This explains the sixty minute wait and longer on the phone. Thank goodness for Magic Jack! For $20.00 a year I have unlimited calling minutes and it doesn’t tie up my other phone. My son also has one so now we both have a private line. It was a bit tricky to install and if my son wasn’t here I’m not sure I could have done it myself. To add to the overload one of my email accounts has become un-assessable. I have spent hours in online Yahoo tech chats trying to solve it and no one knows what the problem is. (Apparently Georgia isn’t the only place that incompetency rules!) It looks like I may have to abandon it and try to notify those who contact me at that address. Ugggh!

The above Citra-Solv image really illustrates my state of mind. Overload! I was fascinated by the graphic elements and the distressed lettering. I could have digitally cleaned this image up but decided not to for now. The only manipulation I did to add a touch of clarity to the image, was to add the number 15 to an area that looked like a tag. I may have to take a break from my Citra-Solv fun as I have a full schedule ahead of me and looks like I’ll remain in ‘overload’ for awhile. I have discovered so many things that I can and not do with Citra-Solv that I think I could teach a course on the subject. Hummm.... another thing I could add to my overloaded schedule?

25 comments:

  1. It looks like you priced this image for sale at $15! It looks like an actual tag in front of the work.. but it's part of the composition, right? I love this citra-solv stuff and if I were located closer to you, and had more time, and you were actually teaching a class, I would be the first to sign up.

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  2. LOL Robin, it does look like that doesn't it? No, I didn't put a tag on it. It just appeared in the melting process.I just added the 15. If I put together a class it will be online as I don't have the stamina anymore to do a workshop in person.

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  3. I have never attempted an online class, but if time permits for both of us, it could be something to look forward to. Do you think citr-solv would mix with beeswax?

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  4. Robin, beeswax is something that I have on my list of things to try with this process.I believe someone has done it.I'll let you know if I put a class together.

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  5. I love this Eva! You make "Overload" look beautiful.

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  6. Thank you Karen! Good to see you again.

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  7. It's a gorgeous work Eva. I'm most certain you could teach a brilliant class on this technique.
    I was laughing (with you) on your vent about incompetency ruling. I feel that way often.
    I hope your email account works out and that your overload finds another dock soon.
    Have a great day!

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  8. Hi Pamo, I was gritting my teeth so hard I think I cracked one!I know some of my Georgia friends may have got their feelings hurt, but it was the truth of my experience. I know incompetency is not limited to GA, but it seemed so at the time!I still have to deal with them as nothing has been taken care of!

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  9. I love the title. You nailed it.

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  10. Thanks, it is a bit overloaded. Your link to your blog worked fine. Good stuff on it!

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  11. Sounds like you need a massage or a day at the beach reading! Your "Overload" art piece is beautiful.

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  12. It is a 'successful" overload, the feel you get out of this piece is justified by the title, Eva, liked it a lot!

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  13. That sounds like a plan Carole :O) Thanks for your comment.

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  14. Thank you Padmja, I'm glad you like it!

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  15. I love all the textured look in this work. I understand the overload. Last night I *finaly* had time to actually work on my art, and even that was after 10pm.

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  16. Thanks Sarah-Anne. Art does has a way of taking second base at times, but we always manage to squeeze in the extra hours.

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  17. Hey, I think we should all make art first in our life and squeeze all the other stuff in around it!!!!

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  18. Sounds like a plan! Let's tell the government that!:O)

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  19. Great piece as usual Eva. I haven't been able to spend time on the internet this last month so I am busy catching up. I hope all is well with you.

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  20. Thank you Susanne! I know you had a wonderful trip.

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  21. This painting is great, I am going to watch the videos on the citra-solve website, that look very interesting :-)

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  22. Good Idea Sandrine. Thanks for your comments.

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  23. Dear Eve,

    I just stopped by because it has been so long and find that you have made leaps and bounds progress in your art. Congratulations.

    Can I call you on the phone sometime this week or next? Just reply to my comment email notification and will take it from there.

    Warmest regards,
    Egmont

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  24. Thanks Egmont for you comments.I'd like to take credit for the "leaps and bounds', but in this case citra-slove did all the work I merely chose it.Back in art school we had a debate about that. Story too long to go here, but maybe I'll blog about it.

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