7.0

I'm using a much older version of photoshop with our first assignment, 7.0 to be exact. Either I've forgotten what we learned in class or this PC version is somewhat different. I am still able to do the basics, adjust the hue/saturation and level. But when it came down to copy/paste after selecting the subject, it was driving me nuts. I was able to do it, but I had to do it using the "original" layer. Is anyone else using an older PC version? If so, were you able to do it a different way without messing with the original layer?

Side note, GO LAKERS!!!

#3 PROCESS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN OUTCOME

"When the outcome drives the process we will only ever go to where we’ve already been. If process drives outcome we may not know where we’re going, but we will know we want to be there."

The second I came across #3 on Bruce Mau's list, I knew this is what I have been lacking. Oh don't get me wrong, there were countless others that I need to focus on, but #3 spoke to me the most. So many times have I started working on something, but was more concerned about the end result. I never once stopped to think about the process. Yes there is a process, but I never stopped to really let it sink in. The only time I actually slowed down to absorb the process was this road trip I had gone on where I stopped at random points along the way. I had a vague destination, but no real plan on how to get there. Just winged it. Now if I can only apply that to my art work. 

Aliens & Art?

I'm watching this program on the history channel called "Ancient Aliens: The Series". In a nut shell, aliens have come down to earth thousands of years ago and the theory is that they shaped our ancient civilizations. So they're showing all these images of ancient sculptures, architecture and huge designs that can only be made out if you were high up above. They're talking about this book  "Chariots of the Gods", by Erich Von Daniken, and how it influenced a lot of people. Has anyone read it? If so, let me know what you thought of it. It sounds like something that would be helpful or at least be an interesting read.

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trial posting.