IconDoIt Lautrec

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Coming up with titles for these postings is quite a challenge at times. The title not only should reflect the content of the post in a meaningful manner but should also been intriguing enough to draw in passers-by who may not otherwise realize there’s something here of interest to them. In the case of tonight’s post which includes some clip art I created that was inspired by Toulouse Lautrec, I had an additional consideration to balance my choice of titles upon. And so, I imagine you don’t need further explanation as to why “IconDoIt Lautrec” won out over “Too Loose Leslie”… 😉

I have always loved the feel of Toulouse Lautrec’s artwork. It just so full of life, vibrant and real and totally absent of any judgment upon the people depicted or the activities they’re engaged in. So very different from most other artists of his time – or of any time, for that matter. He was a true observer and reporter in my mind: capturing only what was rather than what he thought it should have been. That puts him on the list for my ultimate dream cocktail party when I depart from this world. Who’s on your list?

Free Icons of the Day

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Happy Notes!

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Been working on updating some of my older icons to work better with those systems that can use 512px images in QuickView. Trying to update some of the styles, as well. Does anyone out there still like the old glossy, plastic-y 3D style or have y’all moved on?

I’m a bit short on time today so I’ll catch up tomorrow and write something a bit more substantive. Meantime, Enjoy!

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Harlem Nocturne Follow-up

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Today’s post is a departure from my usual ramblings and free icons, clip art, or desktop wallpaper but I wanted to follow up on my prior post “Harlem & Paris, Together At Last!”. For your listening pleasure, I’ve put together a selection of 16 variations of Earle Hagen’s “Harlem Nocturne” in an web-app from MixPod. I think you’ll be amazed at the incredible diversity of style. Not all of these versions are on the WFMU website that I had linked to in my last post. There are close to a hundred more available on MixPod (which is a free playlist service that I highly recommend.

Enjoy!




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