MINI WWYP 2: A Picture's Worth

[Wak]

I demand to be eorlingashed since I know I won't have my history before the limit date.
And don't come with the argument "but Wak, you're a mod" because it would be unfair. >: (

 

[Virgilijus]

But Wak, I'm not a mod

I'm sure that can be arranged though. What painting are you planning on using?

 

[Wak]

this one:

 

[demoncaterpie]

Hey, I had to paint that for a project in eight grade. Nice choice dude!

Don't think you can sway me with my favorite painting though

 

[Virgilijus]

If I look at Dali's work for too long I get a blistering headache But don't worry Wak, I'll be as objective as ever.

Anyways, those that are entering and haven't already, it would probably be a good idea to tell us what painting you are planning on doing just to make sure we're on the same page and don't have to dock any cheap points once the judging comes around (which it will).

 

[Eor]

 

[Virgilijus]

Is that Francisco Goya?

 

[Eor]

Henry Fuseli

 

[Virgilijus]

Whoops! Every time I see demons I instinctively think "Syphilis induced madness"...much like Scav

Either way, you're good to go!

 

[demoncaterpie]

Nice choice Eor. I like the horse's head in the background.

Can't wait to read your story!

 

[tmw_redcell]

I demand to be eorlingashed since I know I won't have my history before the limit date.
And don't come with the argument "but Wak, you're a mod" because it would be unfair. >: (

You'll need an admin to Eorlinglash you. Other mods can't warn/ban mods.

 

[Revolutions]

I haven't paid any attention to this thread yet. I just wanted to say that I have a poster of the painting in the OP up in my room.

 

[sheepyman]

funny how admins and smods besides mcfox are pretty much inactive.

 

[OnYourMark]

They're not inactive, they just don't post much...

 

[demoncaterpie]

We should have prizes for the winners.

Mods/Admins, can you guys help us out?

 

[Jazzy Jinx]

Admission to the Writer's Group goes to first place just like last time. Or at least, it would seem only fitting. Come on mods, throw the cookie... throw it.

Edit: In other news, I started writing my Invincible Suit story again. I think I did fairly well with the style for the beginning but I can't tell.

I would be infinitely grateful if one of you read and reviewed it. I wish I could offer more than a thank you but I can't.

The link to the story is in my sig.

 

[OnYourMark]

I don't know anything about art...
-.-

So, in these paintings, would the tiger/dragon or the landscape be painted first?

 

[Virgilijus]

In paints or oils, the background is typically painted in first (though they do have to keep in mind how it will mesh with the person/animal that may be in it). This is because you can paint over oils a million times and it really makes no difference to the quality of the work, although it is very expensive; oils can cost forty bucks for a little tube.

Your pictures are ink though, and with ink the subject is almost always drawn first for the exact opposite reason; you can't go over or erase ink. Because the tiger and the dragon are the main focus of the picture they are typically done first to better ensure their quality. However, there are a few whacky painters that have no rhyme or reason for the order they work in, so I say he did the tiger first only on an educated guess of the medium.

 

[Jazzy Jinx]

Meh, Matt won't reply to my PM so I'll just ask publicly as it somewhat affects you all anyway. I wanted to know if you guys wanted me to construct a "Words Often Confused" section to add to the tips section on the front page.

I have this extensive list in my student agenda and thought I would make it more convenient for everyone else so that maybe the Grammar part of the grading won't be as crappy for some people.

 

[tmw_redcell]

Something like that should definitely be in there. The homonym confusion when I was judging was downright shameful at times. I can understand mixing them up on occaison but it was like some writers didn't know the difference.

 

[Virgilijus]

Kenny: Sure. Just PM me the list and I can edit it in there.

 

[Jazzy Jinx]

Words Often Confused​

accept: accept a gift
except: every day except today

advice: listen to good advice
advise: counselors advise students

affect: what did affect them
effect: the effect of the sun

already: He already ate.
all ready: It was all ready to leave.

altar: church's altar
alter: alter the clothes; alter the report

angel: angel in heaven
angle: a right angle

breath: out of breath
breathe: breathe fresh air

capital: nation's capital; a capital idea
capitol: a capitol building

cite: to cite a source
site: a building site
sight: a terrible sight to see

clothes: to wear clothes
cloths: cloths for cleaning

coarse: a coarse fabric; coarse language
course: a race course; a history course

complement: An attractive tie complements the suit.
compliment: He complimented her attitude.

counsel: The teacher gave the student good counsel.
council: The council voted against the action.

desert: a dry, hot desert
dessert: pie for dessert

forth: go forth into the crowd
fourth: fourth in line

hoping: hoping for a good grade
hopping: a hopping rabbit

its: the color of its eyes
It's: It's cloudy outside.

loose: a loose connection; loose clothing
lose: lose a toy

mantel: the firplace mantel
mantle: (cape or cloak) he put on the mantle

passed: passed a test; passed an automobile
past: lived in the past; past errors

peace: live in peace
piece: piece of cake

precede: The National Anthem precedes the game.
proceed: Proceed with your report.

principal: the principal reason; a school's principal
principle: the principle of good manners

quiet: the quiet night
quite: quite handsome

right: the right direction
rite: the religious rites
write: write a letter

shone: The sun shone on the valley.
shown: He was shown the evidence.

sole: the sole survivor
soul: body, soul, and spirit

stationary: a stationary object
stationery: correspondnce written on stationery

steal: to steal money
steel: a bridge made of steel

than: bigger than a bread box
then: We left then.

there: over there
their: their house
they're: They're not here.

to: to the car; to cheer
too: I want some too; too often
two: two soft drinks

troop: Boy Scout troop
troupe: a theatrical troupe

wander: He wandered aimlessly.
wonder: I wonder what happened.

weak: weak from starvation
week: a week from today

weather: hot, humid weather
whether: It doesn't matter whether we go or stay.

who's: Who's at the door?
whose: Whose house is this?

your: Your feet are dirty.
you're: You're angry.

Edit: Too late. Let me change the color real quick before you add it though.

Edit 2: There you go.

 

[Eor]

That looks like the back of my notebooks

 

[Jazzy Jinx]

Like I said, I got it from a school agenda.

It's still pretty helpful though.

 

[Virgilijus]

Only a couple of days left and only two finished entries; are some people going to be needing a slight extension or is the deadline good as is?

 

[OnYourMark]

Slight extension. Onegai [please]!
But, you know, there's no guarantee I'll get an entry in even if the deadline is a month from now...

 

[Eor]

Thought it was until next month like most

It's good where it is

 

[Eor]

Weekends are nice.

I'd say having it due the midnight of the 29th (so we have a full Sunday to write) would be nice.

 

[Virgilijus]

I think that is within bounds. As long as DC/Awesome Man doesn't disagree, consider it extended.

 

[demoncaterpie]

I think that is within bounds. As long as DC/Awesome Man doesn't disagree, consider it extended.

If it'll get us more then three entries, consider it done.

Don't make us regret it guys.

 

[Xsyven]

Visual art is a *****.

I'm a performing arts minor. I don't know who to look for, and whenever I'm refered to a certain artist, I don't like it. So yeah. Mini WWYP 3's prompt should be to write a play.

 

[Matt]

End of the semester. Super busy.










And super lazy.

 

[Virgilijus]

Three hours left and...three entries?

Well, it is the end of the school year

Anyways, any people that are trying to crunch their story in; Good Luck!

 

[Xsyven]

...should I totally write something RIGHT now? That would be fun.

 

[Matt]

Yeah, uhhhh, I just remembered that I have a paper due tomorrow morning. No last minute entry from me.

 

[OnYourMark]

So... i guess it's too late to start writing.

Except for you, Xsyven. Start writing. I'll cheer for you.

Spoiler

I want this smilie.....................

 

[Virgilijus]

Yeah, uhhhh, I just remembered that I have a paper due tomorrow morning. No last minute entry from me.

Or your paper could be your story! Two birds with one stone

 

[Xsyven]

Just find a picture that matches it.

I just turned my 3 paragraph trainwreck in. Now there can be an official competition... since there can be a loser, and all.


As for school though, I only have two more finals. Woot! This semester though bit my *** in half. I think I got one B, and the rest C's.

 

[Matt]

It's a paper about the Vampire LARP thing that my roommate does (I had to observe a culture unlike my own). YEAH, I actually went to a meeting. Not based off a piece of art. It's based off of one of the saddest subculture phenomenons ever. Expect a Broom topic in the near future.

 

[Eor]

*vanishes* .