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Good dental hygiene is essential during orthodontic treatment. Plaque and debris can damage your teeth and gums and lead to cavities and periodontal disease. However, brushing and flossing your teeth is not enough. Our Invisalign provider also recommends that you clean your Invisalign aligners.
When you are wearing your aligners, do not drink anything other than water. Many drinks and foods can cause your aligners to develop stains and odors. Do not use toothpaste or abrasive cleaners on your aligners: these can create dull, rough spots in which bacteria can grow. Each time you remove your aligners, be sure to store them safely. If you are eating, do not put them on a napkin, which increases the likelihood of them being lost or thrown away. Keep them stored properly until you are done so that they are not lost.
Proper care can ensure your treatment proceeds exactly as it should, and that your teeth look and feel great throughout the Invisalign process. Call our dental office today to learn more or to schedule your appointment.
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Formulated with healing Australian native plant extracts and nourishing essential oils, Akorah is as pure and pristine as its beautiful home, Australia’s Blue Mountains. Akorah is based on three signature blends of essential oils – Spirit, Thrive and Dream – each offering a unique sense-orientated experience that replicates a visit to the spa. Nurture your skin with formulations including plant extracts such as Kakadu Plum, Lilli Pilli and Quandong, which have been used by Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years for their healing properties. Akorah is free from parabens, sulphates, lanolin and mineral oil. Akorah has no artificial colours or fragrance and is proudly not tested on animals.
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The firing of the Fenny Poppers was the first ceremonial custom I intentionally visited. True, I had come across such events before, the Lord Mayor’s show, Morris dancers (some of my earliest memories which speaks volumes perhaps) and the odd bit of Maypole dancing. But this was different. I had read about it in an old book on customs and was intrigued to find out more. In those days, there was no internet and the first port of call would be the local Tourist misinformation Centre as I call them. I rang up Milton Keynes and unsurprising, as I wasn’t after accommodation or information on theme parks, they were unable to help me! That’s not strictly true they did suggest I contact the church. So with my copy of Crockfords, I rang up….but didn’t get through. I decided to go anyway….if it wasn’t one there were always other things to do around it.
I turned up in the village, now a suburb of that large Milton Keynes and asked. “It happens at the rec”. At first I was confused by this, until the lady directed me to the recreation ground. Here were the poppers, miniature canons, embedded in the leafy soil of that park.
Pocket canons which pack a punch!
364 days a year, these six strange objects, which resemble small beer tankards, hang in that parish church. Then on the 11th they are brushed down, filled with gunpowder and fired! Called ceremonial cannons, it is thought that the originals dated from 1740, but may have indeed been medieval as their instigator collected such items. They unsurprisingly became cracked and deteriorated such that they were re-cast in 1859. It is still remarkable that they are still being used.
These guns were placed upwards and slightly buried, loaded with charges of around an ounce of black gunpowder. Then with twelve foot metal rod with a red-hot end, made so in the church furnace, they were lit gleefully by the church warden and they certainly made a bang. This ceremony happens at noon, 2pm and then 4pm. Originally, the ceremony was at the church by the collateral damage to both it and the Bull it was moved to more open ground. When I visited, the custom was bereft of any cones and cordoning, only the bellowing of the church warden to look out! It is noted that by tradition the vicar fired the first, and local notable people would do the others, but I cannot remember others doing it.
This is a strange celebration associated with Dr. Browne Willis a rather eccentric historian who paid for the building of St. Martin’s church in 1730. This being intentional named after his grandfather a noted neurologist, Thomas who lived on St. Martin’s Lane, London, prayed at St Martin in the Fields in London and even died on 11th November!
Upon his death, he wanted to make sure Martinmass was truely celebrated and so a sermon was established in his honour of his grandfather, a noted neurologist Thomas Willis, an evening meal at The Bull where turkey would always be served and more excitedly, the firing of the fenny poppers as they became known, on that date. Interestingly its celebration is a rare survival for mention November 11th to many people and Remembrance Day will be their answer and indeed many may confuse the firing with that commemoration but they of course would be wrong.
The Firing of the Fenny Poppers is a quintessential British custom, noisy, smelly, enigmatic and to be honest slightly pointless, and all the better for it.
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Will the insurance company guarantee the repair work?
Am I required to use a repair shop on my insurance company’s list?
What if another body shop or the insurance company provides an estimate that is different from yours?
What about the use aftermarket, reconditioned or used parts on my vehicle?
1. Who pays for the repair of my vehicle?
If the damage to your vehicle is the result of your error and you have comprehensive and /or collision coverage, then your insurance company pays for the repairs (less your deductible). You are responsible for paying the deductible amount directly to the body shop upon completion of repairs.
If the damage to your vehicle is a result of the error or negligence of someone else, then their insurance company is responsible for paying the full amount of the repair cost.
2. Will the insurance company guarantee the repair work?
The collision repair facility guarantees its own work. An insurance company or other third-party cannot effectively guarantee the quality and thoroughness of the repairs. Click here to view Capitol’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
3. Am I required to use a repair shop on my insurance company’s list?
No – who does the repair is entirely your decision. An insurance company may make a recommendation, but they cannot require you to take your vehicle to a facility of their choosing.
4. Do I need to get three estimates?
No – there is no law that requires you to obtain three estimates. You have the right to have your vehicle repaired at the facility of your choice.
If you are dealing with a private party or an insurance company that does not have a local claims office, it may expedite your repair process to obtain more than one estimate. Do not get an estimate from any collision repair facility that you would NOT want to repair your vehicle.
5. What if another body shop or the insurance company provides an estimate that is different from yours?
Differences in repair estimates are common. Some repair operations are based on the appraiser’s judgment and may vary. A difference in the collision estimating software used by the insurance company or another shop may also result in variations.
We will go over any body shop or insurance estimate with you line by line. We want you to have all the information you need to make informed decisions about the repair of your vehicle.
6. What about the use aftermarket, reconditioned or used parts on my vehicle?
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are made by the manufacturer of your car and are generally higher quality and better fitting than aftermarket parts, which are made by non-OEM suppliers. The decision to use non-OEM parts for the repair of your vehicle should always be yours; however, many insurance policies now give the insurance company the sole right to make this economic decision. Be sure you know the terms of your policy. Capitol Body Shop will not use any parts deemed to be unsafe or substandard.
Stay at the scene of the accident. Check the safety of passengers in all vehicles involved. Turn off ignition switches to reduce the risk of fire. Do not attempt to move any seriously injured persons unless their vehicle is on fire.
Get important information at the scene. In addition to obtaining information from other drivers, be sure to get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses or people who stopped to help.
Print out the Accident Checklist form on this page and keep a copy in your vehicle. This form provides a helpful “fill in the blanks” record of the information you need to obtain.
Share only pertinent information at the scene. Provide your driver’s license, registration, insurance information and contact information only to other drivers and police officers. Do not discuss accident details with anyone except the police. Do not discuss responsibility with anyone except a representative of your insurance company.
If your vehicle is not drivable, the police will call a wrecker service from their approved list unless you specify who you would like to use. Call Capitol Towing at 601-936-6700 or have the police make the call for you. If your vehicle is drivable, see us as soon as possible for a damage evaluation.
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Henrico County Public Schools hired its first diversity and equity director, Monica Manns, after the release of a video last fall in which some white football players at Short Pump Middle School simulated sexual assaults on black players and yelled racial taunts. Shared on Snapchat, the video made national news. A veteran teacher and administrator, Manns stepped into the new role March 26. She will collaborate with an advisory team to address the achievement gap in Henrico schools.
Richmond magazine: Why was your position created?
Manns: I think that there is a belief that it was created primarily in response to the Short Pump Middle School [incident], but having worked in the district prior to that, there was conversation around this issue and ensuring that the county was looking at things through an equitable lens. … I think that it was more of a catalyst than a response.
RM: What has most prepared you for this job?
Manns: Seeing my mother, who was Native American, but looked white, have to traverse this world in a space that she didn’t particularly internally own … and then she had two black kids in the ’80s in a very segregated community in Roanoke. So it was a very unique experience, and she was married to a white man. My dad was married to a Salvadoran [immigrant]. And my brother is in the LGBTQ community; he came out when I was 13. I feel like, oftentimes, that my lived experiences probably better prepared me than my academic experiences.
RM: What are you hearing from the community?
Manns: There are concerns that the facilities aren’t equitable, concerns about disproportionality, [concerns about] special education, concerns about the curriculum and instruction. We need to narrow the focus on two to three areas and really work in those spaces to ensure we’re addressing the issues of equity and diversity, because if not, we could go down a rabbit hole and not get anything accomplished.
RM: How do you see your role?
Manns: This is not just me doing it alone; it really is a group effort of all the stakeholders involved from Henrico County, the staff and the people here, the community members and all of us kind of working together to move this conversation forward.
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Next post will probably be titled Sweater Weather and I will have officially contracted OFD.
Fall is here guys! Every morning I wake up and am reminded that I need to go home and grab my fleece blanket, because I'm shivering in our chilly apartment. A couple days ago I woke up to rainfall and it made me smile as I snuggled deeper into my blankets. Then I jolted upright with a start and realized I needed to get to class. That's the thing about fall - I absolutely love this season, but its only enjoyable for lazy days.
Ah well, I'm just thrilled to bust out my tights finally! This maroon pair have always gotten a lot of use during the colder months. Something about the rich, deep color that goes with a lot.
And get a load of this beanie guys - it has studs on it! When I discovered it at Rue 21 (for half off too!) I had to snag it. Its perfect!
Its a good thing I change up my accessories often; because the truth is, I've basically been living in this shirt. I'm sure my classmates and teachers are probably wondering if I have any other tops at this point.
I received these delicate, stackable rings from Shop Lately in the mail, and I love them! Such a tiny yet cute accessory to add on. Since a lot of my jewelry is mainly gold, they fit in wonderfully with my other pieces. A girl's gotta have her gold touches some days!
You know, when I started stockpiling blog photos, I never thought I'd run into this problem...but it looks like I have actually taken too many in advance. I'm backpiling in drafts! Too many things to post and so little time - this blogging thing can be tricky.
I love those burgundy tights! Those dainty rings are adorable! Great job!
yay for layering! I love that ability when the fall season hits and the cooler weather starts. =) Great color on the tights!
Ooh what I am going to miss most when it gets warmer here is the layering and being lazy part. Lazy-comfy as opposed to lazy-it's-too-hot-as-f***-to-do-anything. Enjoy love, and keep wearing that fabulous beanie!
That beanie is an absolute win and you rock it. Love the maroon tights, makes me feel like digging mine out of the wardrobe.
You know, I'm surprisingly happy about fall, particularly because I get to layer.
Great idea with the rights and the floral skirt. I'll have to remember this outfit as an inspiration for myself.
Love the color of your tights and those boots are too cute!
It's definitely time to layer up here, too...we had -1°C here last night!
Hi, Linda! I've got to say you look awesome) So chic and pretty) Those photographs are also adorable! Oh and dress up warmly, looks like the weather is getting colder everywhere!!!
Love the tights and the skirt!
love the Beanie Linda! So jealous you can now layer! Ugh. i so wanna bust my tights now too! anyway lovely as always. and by the way, it's always better to have stocks anyway so don't worry about it, pff. hehe. altho i have to agree blogging can get tricky!
Major love for the tights too.
Love the colour of the tights. I want a pair!
Heh. tights. I used to love them, but after a summer of bare legs I find myself crying when I have to force my legs into them. Maybe time will toughen me up.
ps: awesome rings! I love stackables.
Stockpiling posts is like a blessing in disguise ;) At least you don't have to stress about having blogging material. Love the delicate gold rings!
I love that you stock pile photos! I have a few, but need to get better at doing it, especially because I'm so busy!
First off, both of your recent outfits are adorable!! I love the pops of color; your gray shirt is perfect for that!
Fall is the best time of year, I think. It's actually the first time I'll experience a legitimate "autumn", too! So Excited for those leaves to turn!!
Hope your weekend is going wonderfully!!
I love your shirt, that's so cute! And I've fallen for fall too, I suffer from it and can't help but tell everyone how much I love fall. It really is the best season!
I have a very similar pair of boots!
FLorals and a basic gray tee!
I've having that blog issue too- I've just dyed my hair but still have weeks if posts!
Love the vividness you brought to this outfit with those amazing coloured tights and the pretty print, I love layering and you do it with flair! Have a wonderful weekend doll!
Gosh, I love your rings!!
What a cool outfit. Nothing clashes, everything sits just right. Am a big fan of bold tights, so your maroon ones have stolen my heart.
I love love love the colour of your tights. And that beanie? Perfect.
omg Linda! this shirt! i'm loving your gray shirt! i'm also a fan too! it's so versatile and very nice in mix and matching! now you paired it with some floral and some fall elements!! very Chic I must say!!!
love the floral and burgundy!!
Could I trade some of your autumn cold for my warm tropical weather? And you are dressed so snugly for fall!
You have too many photos??? I always say I'll take a few in advance but then I take them that same day hours before posting.:D You're a really diligent one, aren't you? I'm jealous.:) And these maroon tights are prefect, I'm loving the color!
Ah, tights season. I am always excited to break out the rights but man, I'm sick of them by april and there is still two monthd of winter left at that point! ( but at least the tights cover up bruised legs and yay for no shaving! Woot!). I reslly love the bright tights and the pretty skirt with the badass boots, that's awesome!
GREAT outfit! I love your beanie!
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Neither Facebook nor a lawyer for the plaintiffs responded to a request for comment Wednesday.
The lawsuit, filed in 2013, alleged that Facebook scanned the content of private messages sent between users for links to websites and would then count any links in a tally of "likes" of the pages.
Those "likes" were then used to compile user profiles, which were then used for delivering targeted advertising to its users, the lawsuit said.
The complaint alleged that the scanning of the private messages violated the federal and California state law.
According to Tuesday's ruling, Facebook ceased the practice at issue in October 2012. But the company said it still does some analysis of messages to protect against viruses and spam, the ruling said.
The lawsuit was filed by Facebook user Matthew Campbell and seeks class action status on behalf of U.S. users who sent or received private messages that included website addresses in their content.
The case is Campbell v. Facebook Inc, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 13-5996.
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Unless otherwise noted, the following forms are saved in an Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these files.
A completed and signed W-9 Form must accompany check requests when paying a new vendor, or for payments for personal services, honorariums, or stipends.
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If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Crystal Palace vs. Man City on US TV in the Premier League, you’ve come to the right place.
For viewers in the US, Crystal Palace vs. Man City will be shown on TV and streaming (more details below).
Looking to watch Crystal Palace vs. Man City online from your work, home or on the go? If you live in the USA, there are several options to catch all the action.
With fuboTV, you can watch Crystal Palace vs. Man City and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
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The purpose of this project is to develop a conversational agent system that counsels terminally ill patients in order to alleviate their suffering and improve their quality of life.
Although many interventions have now been developed to address palliative care for specific chronic diseases, little has been done to address the overall quality of life for older adults with serious illness, spanning not only the functional aspects of symptom and medication management, but the affective aspects of suffering. In this project, we are developing a relational agent to counsel patients at home about medication adherence, stress management, advanced care planning, and spiritual support, and to provide referrals to palliative care services when needed.
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Learn how to carve whole and half hams. Also, see how easy it is to carve a spiral cut ham.
Step-by-step instructions on how to make this Easter cake. It's a fun and easy project for the kids.
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The same popular design of our traditional shell bag. Constructed using leather from the Horween Tannery in Chicago, IL. The front panel features a Hermann Oak leather yoke and genuine full quill ostrich hide. Features solid brass grommets to allow accessories to be attached. The belt loop is extra-wide to accommodate the widest of belts. Bag holds 50 rounds of 12 gauge shells. Definitely a first class shell bag. Crafted in Texas, USA with domestic materials (ostrich imported).
I found this product to be as beautiful in person as I did on the web site. The leather is of great quality and the workmanship is second to none. I Love it. Anthony was wonderful to speak with and the order was processed and sent out immediately. I received it within two days. Thanks for the wonderful service and a really great and beautiful product. I will use if for years and hand it down to the next generation.
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Dry cough does not produce mucus (phlegm) which is why another name for it is nonproductive cough. Cough, in general, is the body’s defensive reaction to clear the airways of something irritating or obstructing. In many respiratory infections, and even in common colds, cough begins as dry and then becomes productive.
The best treatment is the one that targets the cause of the cough. You should see your GP and if necessary get referred to a specialist. Do not self-medicate and follow the steps recommended by the physician!
– For adults, you should see the doctor if the cough has no apparent cause, yet it persists and causes discomfort. Pay attention to any other symptom that accompanies the cough and give the doctor a detailed list of all the drugs you are currently using for other health conditions.
– For children, you should see a pediatrician as soon as the child begins coughing. Young patients have difficulties describing their symptoms. The parent is the child’s voice and he/she can point to any recent changes in environment, behavior or health condition.
There is quite a number of remedies for getting rid of dry cough that you can find around the house. However, these tend to work when the cough is triggered by a bad cold or some environmental factor. Against lung diseases, natural remedies may be too weak or ineffective. You should first get a professional medical opinion as to what might be causing the dry cough.
Does homeopathy offer viable treatments?
Homeopathy fans and homeopaths will answer with a big YES to this question. However, there are all sorts of controversies about homeopathy, and lots of people claim that it does not provide real remedies. Skeptics say that the rate of success is variable and explained by the Placebo effect rather than by the efficiency of the homeopathic remedies. Before you decide who you side with, do a bit of reading on homeopathy.
The treatment for dry cough as well as its length and nature depend on the cause underlying the health condition. Talk to your physician about this aspect to get a professional answer to your questions.
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Dubai has become a great place for all to start a new business. No matter what kind of business you want to start, Dubai has all the required resources to offer you. Dubai is famous for its ability to attract investors from all over the world. Are you planning to start a real estate development company in Dubai?
If yes, then you have taken a good decision. All you need to understand the process of real estate company formation to start your company. However, here are some useful tips that you can follow to start the company. But it will be good for you to take help of startup business consultancy to complete the process easily.
In Dubai, you will find some areas marked as free zones and some are marked as mainland zone. You need to choose one. If you want to enjoy more benefits then go for mainland business. Dubai has lowered the rules and regulation regarding setting up the new business.
For successful company formation, most of the businesses are required to be 51 percent owned by a UAE national. But you will enjoy complete ownership. Besides, you will enjoy other benefits such as no corporate tax for 50 years, no need to give personal tax, no currency restriction and more.
You can choose from seven different types of company formation. These are limited liability Company, joint ventures, partnership in commendam, normal partnership, private and public shareholding, and share partnership. So, choose what kind of business unit you want to start.
You need to register your new real estate unit and need to obtain a valid trade name from the Department of Economic Development of Dubai. Now, the registration process can be completed online. While submitting the registration form, you need to provide all the required documents asked by the department. Once all the papers get approved, you will get your commercial trade license to start doing your real estate business.
To get your real estate license, you will have to complete training courses. The RERA- Real Estate Regulatory Agency will give you the license. It is mandatory to take the Real Estate Certified Practitioner’s Training Course to do real estate business.
Keep these things in your mind and follow then to establish a real estate business in Dubai. If you want, don’t hesitate to take the help of business consultancy services to know and complete the real-estate business formation easily.
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A small group of organizers are going to make a one day run to Death Valley and also check out Cuddeback Dry lake on Saturday Nov 8th - Sunday Nov 9th. YOU MAY SIGN UP ON THIS SITE IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US.
We figured we'd open this up for ALL MEMBERS.
What is a recon trip? For those who are not familiar, a recon is an off road trip where we check out the trails and terrain in preparation for the upcoming events. They can be fun even though we're doing a little prep "work" (lol).
Three organizers are planning to depart from Orange County around 7:00 AM Saturday morning. We can rendezvous along the way.
Morning comms using either Big Bear Repeater 147.330 before and after the net.
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A set of notes to help those setting out to do a picture from a three dimensional object.
To get a good example of the scene or subject in front of us, we need to develop some basic skills in looking at the subject and assessing the best format, size, and content for our picture.
I will look first at the essentials and give some pointers towards getting the necessary techniques and then go on to look at specific examples.
An upright view of the picture is called ‘portrait’ and is the usual shape for taller subjects - including portraits !
This is not to say that all portraits are tall and thin and all landscapes are short and fat !
look better in a landscape format !
The way you show the viewer your selected scene will make a huge impact on the success of your work. If you think back to how you take a photograph, you will remember that - these digital days - you often have the choice to not only take the photo differently by turning the camera round from landscape to portrait view, but also to zoom the lens in and out and include far more of the scene or concentrate just on a detail.
Even if you were to take a wide angle view and include a lot of the scene, you can still crop down the picture later to make a better picture.
It can help if you mark the inside edge of the cut out area into thirds at the top and quarters at the bottom and similarly at the sides.
This identifies the quarters and thirds of your scene, and using the thirds marks enables you to keep your main focus point near one of the the golden section points.
1. Assess a critical focus point from which distances across the object will be measured.
of the egg meets the diagonal line of shadow in the cloth.
that is not exactly a mirror of the lower edge of the egg seen below it.
the egg and try to establish the two lower lines.
Make sure that all your initial lines are drawn in lightly - you may need to erase and adjust several times.
Next we will look at that diagonal shadow. Consider the angle from vertical - it is about 45 degrees. The line of darkest shadow meets the left hand egg about centre of the first egg’s left hand side curve.
Now let us see if we can place the next ( left hand ) egg.
The next steps all build on the shapes we are assembling, so we need to keep comparing the shapes we have drawn with the original solid items.
Check to see that the gap between the two eggs is correct and that the fold in the material falls at the correct place.
The space between the two eggs is described as a Negative Space and the correct drawing of this will determine whether the two eggs are correctly positioned.
If we hold up the pencil in our eyeline ( between eye and subject ) we can assess the first measurement across a critical part of the subject. Here it could be the first apple and the vertical measurement across the centre of the apple.
Check this by moving the fingers up the pencil so that at a comfortable point between you and the apple ( one that it is easy to go back to ) you can fix the distance from top of the pencil to your fingers as the distance across the apple from north to south.
You can now take this exact measurement to the paper and check your drawn apple size.
That makes sure that your hand is exactly the same distance from your eye as when you took the first check.
Now, without changing the distance of pencil to eye, check your next measurement and mark the distance on to your paper.
By rechecking that North-South length of the first apple at any time you can easily confirm that other distances accurately compare.
You can also use your pencil guide to check angles where there are critical lines within the picture.
or a collection of items, so that we can examine the relationship between them ?
For the apple - should we include a plate ?
If we do, should it be plain or patterned ?
Do we want one or two apples or a collection of different fruit?
What about the angle from which we view the apples ? Is a flat view or a more overhead view best ?
A is a little forlorn sitting up there on it’s own near the top of the picture.
C is better still as it has two apples overlapping and the plate has a pattern which matches the background.
The cold blue is a good foil for the warm reds and golds of the fruit. The viewpoint is lower so we see more of the side of the fruit and I think this is an improvement.
F the reverse layout with two apples.
and see where it gets us.
WHAT ABOUT OUR VIEWPOINT ?
Is your VIEWPOINT ideal , Can you make the composition better by moving yourself or some of the subject elements around ?
or even just change in position of the head.
Your SITTING POSITION is vital when working a picture of a small three dimensional object placed fairly close to you. Any major movement to your head will result in the sight line changing and the possibility of confusion in what you should be showing in your picture.
For a landscape where the subject is some distance away, your head position is not so vital.
You would not want to move your seat though !
If you are working on a small still life in a larger studio enviroment, you may be able to identify the best position to look at your subject and then - without moving your head - make a note of other reference points in the room. If you do have to get up from your seat, you may then find it easier to return your head to the exact spot to continue after - say - a coffee break.
Are you COMFORTABLE ? - can you remain in the viewing position for an extended time or can you be sure we can get back to the exact position with your head, if you need to.
though if you take too long recording flowers they may fade and die before you finish.
With Landscape you need to be aware of how the scene will change during the day.
The sun’s position will change, people and cars will come and go, ...... at the seaside, the tide will come in and go out.
A camera image will certainly assist later if you need to complete your picture at home.
If you are working a portrait, ensure that your sitter is comfortable and has the chance to relax from time to time and also easily return to the same sitting position after a break.
How well can you SEE your subject ?
That sight line is vital.
Are you looking at the subject AND the working surface on the same plane ?
By this I mean that if your sight line from your seat is straight ahead to the subject of the picture, your sight line to the working surface should be the same.
If you try working a landscape on a flat table top and have to change your sight line up to the subject to check on details and position, and then back down to the horizontal work surface, your resulting picture may well suffer from major distortions. This is even more likely when working portraits and still life subjects.
For this reason art colleges supply upright easels for studio work so that the student’s eye line is constant between subject and artwork. There is minimal head movement.
You need an easel that will provide a reasonably upright position for the work surface.
Table top easels need to be stable and heavy enough to take your working pressure of pencil or pastel without moving. Many are only suitable for brush work which applies much less pressure to the working surface.
A sloping drawing board is the very least you should be working on.
- of course you may wish to do this to correct the original distortions of a photograph. You just need to be aware.
When we work from life, we have to be aware that the subject may well comprise a number of elements and the picture is not merely the transfer of those solid parts of our picture to the paper, but also the correct placing of negative spaces - the shapes and sizes of the spaces in between. The way we see how the parts of the picture go together also helps us in drawing the shapes correctly. In drawing a group of items, it is often easiest to identify and draw the main negative shape between them.
What do I mean by this ?
When we look at the elements of our picture, our eye goes to the shapes that are defined by clear edges and we tend then to examine the objects within the shapes.
check on the fruit themselves.
If we have a suitable subject, we can use patterns and lines on the surface of the subject which follow the shape and show how it curves.
So if we now have the subject in an ideal position with the right lighting and the shadows as we would wish, We can now look at the paper the artwork is going on to.
I will assume that we have suitable paper for the medium either in pad form or attached to a board.
Is the board comfortable to work on ?
Where do we start and how big is the image to be ?
A good approach is to decide on a picture sited well within the paper edges - keep well away from the edges of the paper, you don’t know when you start exactly where you are going to need to extend your picture. A still life of an apple may not be a crisis matter if it is too big, but a full length portrait of someone will look a little odd if it finishes up without feet.
Let us go back to our apple picture.
I will now do a diagrammatic image to show what I mean about sizing.
It enables you to re-shape the picture later if necessary.
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Ratatet sprang out of a collective trio, formed in 2014 named Electreo, which consists of of Alan Hall, Jeff Denson and Paul Hanson. In the process of writing music for Electreo, Alan’s desire to write for a larger ensemble grew, and once all the personnel pieces fell into place, the Ratatet was formed. The members of Ratatet include Paul Hanson on bassoon and tenor saxophone, John Gove on trombone, Dillon Vado on vibraphone, Greg Sankovich on organ, acoustic and electric piano, Jeff Denson on acoustic bass, fretted & fretless electric bass, vocals and leader, arranger/composer and drummer Alan Hall.
The members of Ratatet have played and/or recorded with an assortment of great musicians, groups and organizations, including Geoffrey Keezer, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Art Lande, Minsarah, Paul McCandless, Lee Konitz, Cirque Du Soleil, Kenny Werner, Kai Eckhardt, Cuong Vu, Ralph Alessi.
The adventuresome spirit exemplified by the band’s novel instrumentation is also reflected in leader Alan Hall’s cliché-free and melody-rich compositions on Arctic, the outfit’s genre-dissolving debut recording. Incorporating prime elements of jazz (from mainstream to fusion), funk, rock, South American idioms and classical music, Ratatet categorically rejects rigid categorization. This co-existence of extremes is evidenced in the range of material, emotive nature, and vibe of the music, composed by drummer and band-leader Alan Hall. The title and music on Arctic embodies a sense of wide expanse, adventure, loss and new discovery. Utilizing the unique sonic nature of bassoon, trombone and vibes with the classic jazz trio back line of piano, bass and drums, new ground is broken. Stellar soloists Paul Hanson and John Gove set the tunes ablaze while Vado, Sankovich, Denson and Hall keep things roiling underneath.
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