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Jan 30, 2008, 8:42:44 PM
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:iconextraordinarymachine:
self-portrait from letterforms
except this one is hand-done
i cut out individual letters from magazines and pasted them down
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:iconrainyskyz:
This is very nice. And a lot of time to put together.

It also reminds me that I used to do stuff like this many many years ago. But my actual typography was done with either a manual typewriter or an IBM electric. Told ya, many many years ago. :)

For other times I would start collecting newspapers and magazines and would spend weeks cutting and collecting. More weeks deciding what to do with them. And then creating some sort of picture out of either related or unrelated clippings. One time I grew bored with an old kitchen table, so I covered the entire top with scenic clippings, creating a related theme. Even did the two inserts to the table. Months of work. Then coated it several times with a medium to help disguise the fact it was created from clippings and to give it depth. I forget what it was. And I finished with a thick vinyl. I loved that table. But during the move thereafter it was irreparably damaged. So it eventually got junked.

You remind me that I might want to try some topography art again. This time all done in software. I don't believe I have the patience with scissors and glue like I once had.

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:iconaimalee:
Well Done Great composing and typography is so amazing and innovative :thumbsup:

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:iconextraordinarymachine:
Thank you so much! I appreciate the praise considering my professor wasn't too too fond of it.

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:iconryuuketsueg:
~RyuuketsuEG Jan 1, 2010  Student Digital Artist
Your professor is an ass!
Handmade :O It must must have taken a lot of time and effort.
You did an awesome job! :D

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:iconoibyrdsdds:
Hello There :wave:
I have moved my Top Ten Typography for 2008 to the link below:

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I have explained the move in my journal :) I apologize for the confusion!
Sandi :heart:
aka `oibyrd

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:iconextraordinarymachine:
no problem...always great to be featured!! =]

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:iconoibyrdsdds:
I have featured your work in my Top 10 list for 2008 here:

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thank you for sharing your artistic vision with us - and have a wonderful 2009! :heart:
Warm Regards.
Sandi
aka `oibyrd
PS - I apologize for the cut-and-paste - all a part of time management ;)

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:iconextraordinarymachine:
woweeeee thank you so much!
i feel so honored!

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:iconbluepaintedtears:
very sweet

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:iconextraordinarymachine:
=D

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