invalidartist

Wahoo, Nebraska, UNITED STATES


Joined September 26th 2006

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"The best thing going for you is your ability to humiliate yourself."

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An amateur artist.

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Singing My Favorite Song

June 23rd 2008 02:21
Just thought of recording my voice singing my favorite song! Hope you enjoy listening! ( Sorry for the noises...darn neighbors!)
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Flash Demos

November 28th 2007 15:08
Here are some of my flash demos. For freelance work/employment offers you can email me at amateur_artist07@yahoo.com. Thanks!

JET

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I'm Back!

February 9th 2007 15:13
I’m back! Whoa that was more than a month of hiatus! No, I was not stricken by a terrible disease nor was I bitten by the lazy bug. In fact, I had been quite busy. I know that is not an excuse but it’s the truth.

Unfortunately, I can’t share what I have been working on. Confidential matters. I also had (and still) a hard time with my internet connection. Ever since that earthquake hit Taiwan more than a month ago, service in my location has been on and off. It is quite frustrating. Speed is at a snails pace.

However, I was lucky enough to catch and chat with a friend who now resides in the USA. It’s been years since we had any contact. He is now an independent record producer supporting amateur artists. That did not really surprise me since he was always fond of music. He told me that he has yet to earn anything from it and is in it more to support young talents. Currently, he is promoting a group of young artists called Sad 2 B True. For those interested to hear a sample of their music, drop by at Link.
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The "Boga" Bang

January 1st 2007 02:03
Filipinos welcome the New Year with a Loud Bang. Different noisemakers, usually in the form of pyrotechnics, assured that local manufacturers made a killing during this period. However, the sluggish economy, high cost and the government crackdown has affected the industry dramatically.

With firecrackers becoming more expensive, it is not surprising that one of the hottest alternative noisemaker this season is the “Boga.” A Filipino slang for cannon, it is based on the traditional bamboo cannon. The Boga was first made by an enterprising Filipino in the province of Cavite last year. It is an ordinary PVC tube with one end, squirted with denatured alcohol and then ignited with a lighter or stove igniter. The latest incarnation of the device employs a triggering mechanism made out of toy guns


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My short stint as a Freelance Writer

December 26th 2006 09:20
I was never educated as a writer. However, I found it easier to express myself through writing rather than spoken words. This was further validated when my English highschool teacher read a short story I composed during class. After which she told me that I have an innate ability in writing. I never made anything about it. I thought that I just picked up words when watching the tube or movies.

One day, I found myself unable to physically show up for work. With nothing to keep my mind occupied, my sister suggested for me to do some freelance writing. She was herself a writer and in fact maintained a site which enables her to earn even while at home


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The cast of "The Simpsons"

December 25th 2006 05:34
After all these years, I still enjoy watching “The Simpsons.” In fact, I tune in every chance I get.

After watching an episode, I often wondered who did the voices of the individual cartoon characters. I do know that Julie Kavner does the voice of Marge Simpson. Who could ever forget her unique voice in the movie “Awakenings” with Robin Williams? It was quite a welcome treat when I saw an episode of John Lipton's “Inside the Actors Studio” featuring the cast. It gave me an insight of how little I know about them


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Marketing Gimmicks

December 20th 2006 15:32
Only a few days left before Christmas and I was running a little late in my shopping so I asked my sister to help me out.

She told me that she was going to do most of her shopping at a place selling imported Chinese products. I thought that since most products nowadays are made from China, I guess it was okay. So I gave her the money and told her to use her best judgment


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This was forwarded to me by a friend. It is posted at artistsden@yahoogroups.com and was supposedly taken from Painter Creativity. Some practical things for us to consider as amateurs.

Top 10 Lies told to Naive Artists and Designers

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An Amateur as Couch Potato

December 16th 2006 10:18
Working at home has given me the opportunity to enjoy movies I failed to watch during their theater run. This past week I was lucky enough to catch two movies shown on cable.

The first is “Shattered Glass”, based on the true story of disgraced journalist Stephen Glass (played by Hayden Christensen of the Star Wars prequel fame). Glass was a young hotshot writer for the well-renowned “The New Republic”, a magazine specializing in political and social subjects. He also wrote articles for other publications such as Harper’s, George and Rollingstone magazine. His dozens of high profile pieces generated a lot of interests. In 1998, he was earning more than a $100,000. However, unknown to his editors, publishers and the public, most of his articles were fabricated


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What is a professional?

December 8th 2006 23:21
How does an amateur become a professional? Is it a state or title? Is it attained through the completion of formal studies or is it gained through experience? Is it the mastery of the medium or the mainstream acceptance of your art? Is it based on the quality of work done or just simply being paid to do it?

What do you think


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Recent Comments

Comment by invalidartist
on My short stint as a Freelance Writer

December 27th 2006 01:03
You're right on the money Bhumika!

Ha,ha,ha I guess the tag "content writer" gave it away. Im glad that we share the same experience.

Comment by invalidartist
on Top 10 Lies told to Naive Artists and Designers

December 21st 2006 14:30
I definitely agree Cibbuano!


Comment by invalidartist
on Marketing Gimmicks

December 21st 2006 14:24
Yup Nina!

I guess there are still things left to learn.

Comment by invalidartist
on An Amateur as Couch Potato

December 17th 2006 00:44
Ha, Ha Pisstakers! Don't take my TV away! That's the only luxury I can afford.

I don't rent anymore Hope. Its more practical here to buy a DVD copy than watch the movie in the theater. Sigh!

Comment by invalidartist
on An Amateur as Couch Potato

December 16th 2006 12:00
Im sorry bout that katyzzz.

How about anything in TV that peeked your interests? Whatever lets you escape from your normal routine....

Comment by invalidartist
on What is a professional?

December 10th 2006 00:49
That's a nice analogy TomN!

Dont you think that money somehow compromises the work?Maybe opting for quantity instead of quality.

But I guess if you enjoy what you do, and money is not the issue, then it really doesn't matter.

Comment by invalidartist
on What is a professional?

December 9th 2006 15:46
Thanks katyzzz!

I have been lucky enough to be a "paid" talent of an e-learning company. Although I did some freelance projects before, I am quite grateful that the company is willing to gamble with me even at my current skill level.

Comment by invalidartist
on Here's the other one!

December 2nd 2006 22:36
I really like The Swirl of Colours. It seems to be drawing you to the center.
To me, it looks like a jellyfish looking from below.

Cool!

I always write/blog under a pseudonym.
Firstly, for privacy. Afterall, this is the internet and we can't be sure who everyone really is or what their intentions are.
Secondly, I am an amateur so being anonymous helps me receive "real" criticisms even from aquaintances without them knowing it is me.
Thirdly, it makes the criticisms easier to swallow.

Comment by invalidartist
on Do you believe there is a parallel universe?

December 2nd 2006 22:04
Matter cannot occupy the same space at the same time. I guess parallel universe solves that.