Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Woodburning + Retro Kid Flickr Pool + Javier


I tried woodburning for the very first time during the weekend. I think my burner is too hot (950 degree F) and it burns really really fast... I need to shop for a temperature controller so I can adjust it and maybe have better control over the lines. But so far I like it; it feels like drawing on wood. If you have any suggestions please let me know! :)


Also, remember to take a look at the Retro Kid Flickr pool that has thousands of images contributed by people around the world. What a great source of inspiration!


And then, this is not really related to doodling or anything... but please allow me to just say this: isn't Javier Bardem the most adorable man ever? For some reason I totally missed the Oscar, but my co-worker showed me this clip and I just think it's so sweet that he brought his mom as his date. Now I really want to watch No Country for Old Men. He is HOT!
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11 comments:

  1. EstiWednesday, February 27, 2008

    1) Javier Bardem is great! He comes from a great family of artists. His mom is a splendid actress.
    2) The woodburned work looks quite good. I used to do this at school when I was 12 or so but I don't remember a single thing about it. So I can't help.
    3) Thanks for the flickr link. Great!

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  2. marie-louiseWednesday, February 27, 2008

    Hello to you also!
    Such a small sweet character.

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  3. mauraWednesday, February 27, 2008

    hey flora - i'm diggin' the wood burning! makes me wish i hadn't sold my wood burning tool! *argh!* anyway, there are tools out there that allow you to control the temp. if there's not a knob on there, chances are you can't.... but different types of wood give different results. . . which is fun to experiment with!

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  4. FeltaholicWednesday, February 27, 2008

    Bardem family is very popular here in Spain. Both Javier and his mother are involved in fair causes and they have a very good relationship.
    By the way, I love your blog!

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  5. UnknownWednesday, February 27, 2008

    oh cool...I love using my woodburning tool...nice work

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  6. mushroommeadowsThursday, February 28, 2008

    does the wood smell good when it's burning? very nice job! I like it a lot. :)

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  7. :: Carla Irusta ::Thursday, February 28, 2008

    use the woodburning is so funny! I love your blog! saludos mil!

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  8. EliThursday, February 28, 2008

    This looks great, I like the character and composition. I really like your other more colorful works too!

    As for Bardem, hmmm, deep voice, broad shoulders, loves his mom... eh, I guess I can't get past the whole he's a man thing... so no, not so hot, haha.

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  9. bowerbirdFriday, February 29, 2008

    I think Javier also took his girlfriend Penelope Cruz to the oscars...He does seem rather lovely though - and gorgeous!

    love your blog - such a talent too!

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  10. Sidsel_._Thursday, March 06, 2008

    uhmm - miss the smell of woodburning - and yours look great!
    thanks for great Flickr-link and a great blog.
    :)

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  11. Ester GarcíaSunday, March 09, 2008

    Do you like Javier Bardem? Our Spanishhhh actor, hehehe

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