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An Exquisite Corpse withLuca did the top half,I did the bottom.
His skill and creativity,know no bounds. I feel like a candle in the sun.
Thank you my friend
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A delicious EC! So much to look at! I love those tunnels and the teeth.
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Apparently,I have a thing for teeth.
Thank you very much!
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Thank you....and thank Luca as well.
He did the top half
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WOW 
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Thanks Larain. I appreciate your enthusiasm,very much.
Luca did the top half,and I did the bottom. I just realized,
I may not have mentioned who did what half,in my artist's comments.
Thanks again
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I hadn't noticed the subtle difference in style. It looks as though some of yours is influenced by M C Escher? Your work is certainly progressing
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MC Escher? Hmm. Thank you.
Most of his work,that I've seen,seems very methodical,and thought out.
I think I'm much more random but,you're the expert
Thanks again Larain
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I know what you mean about Escher. I think it was just a particular aspect of your work that reminded me of Escher. His interest in perspective and how you have achieved depth in your work, which is why I think I felt it was becoming more sophisticated. You are also very meticulous in the way you use the pencil, very precise. Even when you create texture it's very controlled, just like Escher. When I create texture it's almost like a mad scribble
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I see. My ignorance,made your previous comment...
a Tsunami of intelligence,which my teeny,tiny legs of ignorance,could not out run.
I feel so foolish. How can I go on? Does anyone have a balcony,I can throw myself from?
How's that for drama?
Actually,I really did miss the point of your previous comment. I was looking at it from a very basic viewpoint.
You've enlightened me to some things I hadn't considered.
I know we had the conversation about education,remember? You just poked a big hole in my theory. I can totally appreciate that.
I also appreciate the fact that you noticed my technique.I don't think many people look that closely.
Thank you
If you think my "texture creation" technique is controlled,you ought to see me do leaves on trees. Utter chaos.
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Wow! I've never had a 'tsunami of intelligence', I'm still not sure I had one or possess one! 
I'm pleased that I have had some validation for my 8 years of being a poor struggling student and that you see some worth in education 
I don't think anything you do would be utter chaos
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Well,you had a tsunami of intelligence,that time.
No exaggeration. You're smart. Do doubt about it.
Consider yourself validated. Your education was definitely not a waste of time.
Once again,I really appreciate,your appreciation for my way of doing things.
I feel validated as well. Thank you
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Mutual validation
Smart but scatty, with regular lapses of stupid and unfathomable behaviour! (even to me) Well, at least my attempts at overcoming this with education achieved something. I can offer glimpses of what I'm capable of to myself and others every now and then
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Or in my case...virtual mutilation,of my reputation
I suspect you would've come out unscathed,either way.
Unfathomable behaviour...perhaps but,never stupid.
A very strong,negative reference,to your precious ways.
Please...not in front of me...or the children,for that matter.
Glimpses of what you're capable of,are good. Even if only thru a telescope.
I'm joking. You're the epitome,of normalcy,Larain!
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Did it really sound that negative? I find myself analysing that comment now 
I am anything but normal but that's ok, normal sounds especially boring
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Well,you seem to be constantly getting on yourself,about your.....perceived,shortcomings.
It's like you feel the need to defend yourself,when really,I
have yet to see anything wrong with you. You must be very self conscious about it,too.
My remark about the negative reference you made about yourself,was in the middle of my last comment.
Yet,it was the first thing you addressed,when you replied.
You're right about that tho'. Normal is boring. It's much more exciting to be "out there".
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My shortcomings are rather idiosyncrasies but my feelings of inferiority have arisen before in therapy
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I guess I notice things about you because I pay attention.
I mean,when you have something to say,it's worth listening to...
in my opinion. Sometimes we talk about things I may not really
care to think so hard about but,in the end,it's most always
a learning experience for me.
I don't feel alienated because I'm an artist. I'm an artist because
I feel alienated. I have too much I need to express,and no one to
talk to about it. I doubt words would do it,anyway.
I know of no better way,to get these...emotions,I guess you'd say,
out of my head. Maybe you have similar feelings?
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It's really interesting what you say about being an artist because you feel alienated. I have always felt like an outsider, ostracised from when I was a teenager. Perhaps you are right, that is why I turned to art but then even my school reports from primary school mention my love for art, painting and drawing but actually I think I felt ostracised even then. I wonder if maybe artists think in a different way and so need to be with their own kind. Well who knows, maybe we just have similar issues
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It seems like when you're younger,peer pressure has a tremendous affect on your
attitude,and general state of mind. I think those of us who don't quite fit into the cookie cutter mentality at an early age,are destined to be different. I believe turning to art,or any other less social,"no assembly required" type endeavor,is a subconscious attempt to raise self esteem. When I say "assembly" I mean...group of people.
Eventually,and unknowingly,we usually fit in somewhere. I think because often,those types are the ones willing to put in the time to become proficient,in their chosen area of expertise. The ones that don't...become serial killers.
I never did fit in. Not really. I spent my time drawing,and building model cars. Then later,I took up guitar and keyboards. I've always been obssessed with creating things. An insatiable curiosity too. Tho' I've mellowed a bit,recently,I guess. You don't seem to have mellowed,at all. I'm amazed by the amount of drive,to learn new things,you still have.
I usually have no idea what my drawings mean. I can't even guess,for the most part.
You always seem to have at least some idea. You're much smarter than I am.
My love of surrealism comes from the fact that,I don't do well with too many rules. I like the freedom it offers. Altho',there are times being able to put anything on paper you wish,makes you "wish" to throw yourself off the balcony.
What do you mean exactly,when you say you feel like you learned a different language?
Is it because of your ability to express yourself emotionally,so well?
Well,when you get to the next level..."in this world",could you please tie some sheets together,and throw me down a rope. Make sure they're at least the 650 count type,so they won't tear?
I wouldn't want to fall on my
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I think the art and temperament are possibly a 'chicken and egg', 'nature, nuture' kind of thing, difficult to say which comes first the desire, ability or need
Would you really like to decipher one of your drawings? I can only facilitate you doing that, only you know why you have drawn what you have. I'm not really one for universal symbols, I think it tends to be more individual than that but as you know I do have a strong belief in archetypal images, which seems contradictory but really it isn't. They kind of fit together. Bear in mind that by deciphering a piece of work you may encounter something of yourself that you weren't previously aware of. You could be opening a can of worms, I'm very cautious about doing anything like that ad hoc really but I can see the benefit in understanding you work in order to progress. So, if you are serious, pick a picture
When I say I feel like I learnt a different language, I mean it felt like I learnt how to express myself emotionally in a much more articulate manner. Not necessarily verbally. I seemed to understand language at a deeper level and often pick up things that other people might not. I try to ignore it now. I often sense when somebody is not being truthful but wouldn't really challenge it as it's often also quite obvious why they are not being truthful if you know what I mean. Sometimes it seems cruel to make someone face the truth or even face the fact that they are lying. I'm not always self aware and think after interacting with someone how I would have interpreted my behaviour. It's really quite telling!
I might be in the next world when I reach the next level but at least I would have died trying
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I think everyone has the need and desire to create art. Children love to draw and express themselves through creativity, it's only when they begin to think they are 'no good' at it that they stop or if they believe they are good, perhaps, motivated to practice more and therefore become better and more experienced at expressing themselves that way. So perhaps, it isn't a matter of temperament although I'm sure that would contribute to the desire.
I'll send a note regarding the analysing of one of your drawings. I'll explain the process after, it's better to just have the desire to know more for now
I think some people are naturally better at reading body language than others. People who are interested in it, like yourself, also make a conscious effort to understand what is being said non-verbally and over time become better at it, especially if they as observant as you. So, I think it all depends on what you mean by intuitive. Mostly people communicate via body language, 70% of communication I think is non verbal. People are often unaware of what they are saying with their gestures and mannerisms etc, as I'm sure you know
I did understand what you wanted me to do with the bed sheets, I just didn't understand what a 650 count was
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I think temperament,would almost certainly have to come first. Without the desire,or need,why would a person try to create art,in the first place? Even if they happened to do so by accident,they may not recognize it as art. Ability,to me,would be of secondary importance. If a person has vision,
they might attempt to realize it but,would very possibly fall short of their intended goal.
We could try to decipher one of my drawings. I have no idea what any of them mean,except for a few. I'm not really worried about what I might discover. It would be nothing more than speculation,anyway. There's really no way to be certain,is there? You pick one. I'd like to see what you come up with.
I now understand what you mean by "speaking a different language". I'm the same way. I think it comes from observing people in different situations,over the years,and subconsciously processing all the "signs".
ie Mannerisms,language,facial expression. Altho',facial expression would probably fall into the category of mannerisms,my brain just processes the 2 seperately.
I think of mannerisms,as being more about body language.
I'm usually pretty self aware tho'. If someone is lying to me,depending on the situation,I may call them on it. Or,I may choose to simply retain it,for future reference.
I don't think my ability to "see" things,is intuitive tho'.
It seems such but,I believe it comes mainly from observation. It's something I seem to do automatically,more on a subconscious level,I suppose.
650 count is a very dense weave,in the world of bed linens.
I was asking you to tie a bunch of bed sheets together,and throw me a rope. Hopefully,your knots wouldn't fail!
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You do a lot of collaborative work. I don't know if I work well enough with others to pull off a collaboration. Is that antisocial? lol
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