http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:EvincarOfAutumn&section=today deviantART RSS for by:EvincarOfAutumn en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:19:54 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/27373068/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/27373068/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:12:19 PDT lot closer to what I want to do than a major that focuses principally on the design of interfaces.

Not to say that this'll change things much. It's just that from next quarter on, nothing I submit will have been required by a class, which in some sense should make my work more genuine. For a while I probably won't have time to work on artistic endeavours at all—not that I've been so active on here lately.

At the same time, I will make time in my schedule to practice those subsets of art and design that I enjoy and in which I want to improve, specifically typography, pixel art, digital painting, and 3D modelling.

As an aside, I just noticed that I've recently hit 5000 pageviews. I now feel inexplicably inspired to do or make 5000 of something. Any ideas?

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/24826601/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/24826601/ Mon, 18 May 2009 17:05:52 PDT this dA news page, describing the Wacom “Bring Your Vision to Life” contest. Cleaning that inner editor-vomit out of my ears is a real pain. Little things such as “one in the same” instead of “one and the same” are just unnecessary, not to mention “mediums” in place of “media”, and, worst of all, “between light vs. dark…” instead of “between light and dark” or just plain “light vs. dark”. News of this sort is viewed by countless members of deviantART; you'd think they'd give it a little bit more polish.

I'm not even going near the Contest Rules. Gah.



On the artsy side of things, I've been working on a few typefaces, so expect to see those pop up here soon. There are a couple of titling faces and one comic lettering face, the latter of which is giving me a lot of trouble.

As for programming, I almost have a language on my hands! Prog nears a reference interpreter. Only a few thousand more lines of code before 1.0!

So that's the update. Unusually social, aren't I?

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/24556585/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/24556585/ Sat, 02 May 2009 22:20:36 PDT
Things go well at school, and I'm learning a lot about design and imaging, and I hope it's starting to show in my work! It's so great to be in an art major at a technical school: I've developed something of a reputation as "the art kid who for some reason is a great programmer".

Speaking of programming, my latest project, "Prog", is coming along rather nicely. Prog is a programming language designed to be a happy medium between Perl (which is about getting stuff built quickly, without regard to elegance) and Python (which is about getting stuff built simply and cleanly). The idea for Prog started ages ago, when I started programming, as an idea for a toy language project. The project has has progressed through numerous revisions and reincarnations, taking on countless names including jCode, jasm, LaX, Sylph, and sol.

As I've been working on these projects off and on, I've gained invaluable programming experience. Despite that no functional, non-esoteric, non-highly-domain-specific language has yet come out of these (mis)adventures, they've certainly formed the set of best learning experiences in my programming career. As such, I now have the technical skills to implement just the language I want! Right now, I have a lexer, part of a parser, and a type system in place. All that remains is to finish the parser and get going on the interpreter, and I'll have completed a dream that has been tormenting me for years.

So...thumbs up for Prog?

I'm mad busy this week. The end of the quarter is fast approaching, and I've got all these extrascholastic projects to wrestle!

Oh, yeah, since I noticed an increase in people's adding my antialiasing tutorial to their favourites, I figured I'd do a minor update on it. That ought to be done within the next few days.

Guess that's it.

If you're interested in Prog, you might try the Prog wiki, which, though not as up-to-date as it claims to be, is still a fairly good representation of where the language is heading. And if you haven't seen my antialiasing tutorial, I strongly encourage you to check that out, as well.

Cheers!

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/22736403/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/22736403/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:24:47 PST
I ended up failing at NaNoWriMo, but the upshot of that was that I've developed a few story ideas that I found kicking around. Maybe something will come out of those, and maybe not. I've also been writing a fair amount for my Creative Writing class, which has been good practice.

Working on countless top-secret projects, as usual. Maybe the world will end up seeing some of them.

In programming news, I wrote up an evaluator for SKI combinator calculus because I was bored. The interesting thing about the implementation is that it's built around the idea of a synthetic processor. With any luck, I'll be able to make use of RIT's facilities to actually build this thing as a physical processor! Should be interesting.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/21435178/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/21435178/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:22:52 PST
In other news, for the past 10 weeks I've been beaten to hell by my first quarter in the New Media Design & Imaging program at RIT. Turns out that when you draw, design, and animate for every waking hour of your life for that amount of time, you get better fast.

So look forward to an improvement? Maybe?

I'm also trying to write for National Novel-Writing Month. The goal is 50 000 words in the month of November. I intend to write fast and hard and purple for a while and then expand it into legitimacy. Woot. I near only 1000 words so far because my last two weeks at school have gotten in the way.

So that appears to be it. Until next time, all.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/19959800/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/19959800/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:35:37 PDT

• dA should allow music submission.


• "They" is a viable genderless third-person singular pronoun.


• If you try not to end your clauses with weird dangly prepositions, then you are often forced to use what turns out to be highly creative and expressive word choice to rescue yourself halfway through a sentence.


• Heuristics are an acceptable (if a tad dirty) approach to problem-solving.


• LESS MUDKIPZ


• /b/ is a scary, scary place.


• 

Thank you, thank you.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/16218912/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/16218912/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:59:43 PST
...

C'est tout.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/15806297/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/15806297/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:42:19 PST mind-boggling features, all designed to prevent global warming due to DeviantART's high hot air emissions.

• Support for advanced critique with brutal honesty!


• Lower fluff and hot air emissions than ever before!


• The inability to feel sorry for bad artists!


• Muffins!

Best of all, the Critique Module 2.0 comes prepackaged with the new Super Advanced Review of so-Called Art as it is often seen in the popular Section on the front page Module! It automagically places artists who are considered good merely because they are popular at the bottom of the critique stack!

Isn't that great!?

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/15116318/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/15116318/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:16:23 PDT [link] , the Mature Content system has been subjected to an "upgrade". As someone who routinely views deviations with the Mature Content tag[0], I strongly object to deviantART's new blanket age restriction on Mature Content.

As $realitysquared[1] states in his journal, "In my personal opinion the sole purpose of a Mature Content filtering system is to keep the tagged content away from underage users."

I disagree.

Though it is[2] illegal for minors to be exposed to pornographic content, deviantART purports to police its galleries of such adult material.

The Mature Content filter as it was, therefore, was a division merely between those who preferred to avoid such content and those who sought it. It made no distinction as to whom should be restricted from viewing mature content, simply because it was not, I assumed, deviantART's place to instate policies that are crafted according to what people should do or should think.

Apparently I was wrong.

But the new Mature Content filter slays a large portion of the community that would view and provide valuable critique for adult content of what is — or most definitely should be — purely artistic in nature.

The new system is, in this respect, destructive. It is destructive to the already failing community that is deviantART, a community that professes to be one where artists can share and critique to better themselves and one another, but whose actual impression is one increasingly like MySpace.

The majority of people who view genuinely artistic mature content (and I refer here to visual content) outside an artistic context are too ignorant to realise that it is not pornography; these people should not be members of deviantART in the first place, and hence should be disallowed from viewing mature content.[3]

An age restriction on the mature content filtration system is detrimental to the health of the community, simply because it is an arbitrary restriction.

I rest my case.

[0] For both artistic inspiration and anatomy reference
[1] A deviant whom I respect and admire greatly
[2] I will not say "should be"
[3] If you want an example of a real art community, take a look at PixelJoint.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/14661279/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/14661279/ Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:38:18 PDT .

There are a few rules, but I'm not going to bother following most of them. Hence, since I'm sick today and have nothing better to do, here goes.

1. I have a lot of strange compulsions and I often obsess over seemingly unimportant details, which leads me to believe that I have mild obsessive-compulsive disorder.


2. My favourite cartoon characters are Winnie the Pooh and Calvin and Hobbes.


3. I like to sing and I'm starting a band called Molasses Disaster.


4. I'm in the Improv club in my town.


5. I have two birthmarks: one is on my leg and the other hides in a rather more sinister location.


6. I have two cats, named Angel and Cinders.


7. I can't stand to dedicate myself to one form of art, so I'm always bouncing around between the visual arts, music, and the performing arts.


8. I beatbox and sing in the shower.

So that's how that goes.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/12454707/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/12454707/ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:13:33 PDT
]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/11037618/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/11037618/ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:36:22 PST "Holy crap, he updates?"

100 Challenge
^{Oops again}
See [link]

Signature Competitions
^{Dead and gone... maybe.}
See [link]

Plooba Crew
^{+ =}
The Plooba Crew is working on the script, art style, animation, and voice overs for our two upcoming series, Mike and Horrible. See the Crew journal for more info.

Holidays
^{Want a gift?}
I'll be giving holiday presents (in the form of digital art) to all who request them! You can also support me by purchasing high-quality prints of these--or any--of my pieces directly from me. Just note me about it!

Oh yeah... and big prizes for whoever gets my 1000th pageview.

Game Projects
^{I am a programmer...}
I've been working a lot on my game engine, Tonos, which is about halfway complete, to run an upcoming RPG, Ithiel, and a less-epic-yet-more-addictive swarm-type game, Miminy.

Other Programming
^{Still a programmer}
I'm making another programming language (this time it's a good one) to form the backend of a semisecret project on which my company, Aquilo Computers, and I are collaborating. Any ideas would be helpful ^_^

3D
^{Blender ftw!}
I've been working a lot more with Blender lately, so you might be able to expect some 3D art from me soon. Probably psychedelia.

Um...

I think that's all, folks.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/10786316/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/10786316/ Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:49:35 PST
100 Challenge
^Oops...
See [link]

Signature Competitions
^{No riddle yet}
See [link]

Plooba Crew
^{+ =}

Check out the Plooba Crew page for a nice little quiz ([link]) if you feel like joining up and working on our animation projects with us. So far we've got 2 Admins, no Members, and one Fan. Just add the Crew to your watch to become a Fan or pass the quiz to become a Member.

Dying Day
I've been working on the script and the art style, improving my traditional art enough to produce some more professional-quality animations, and in general having a good time with Japan Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Improv Club, dA, StepMania, and everything else I do with my crazy life.

I Got a Wii!
^OMGZ!
You heard me, suckers. I waited in line for eight hours to get a voucher that entitled me to wait another two hours to buy a video game system for 250 dollars! I must be a gamer.

Seriously. OMG. This thing is amazing. No words of mine will help you understand: you just have to experience it.

]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9763506/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9763506/ Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:19:46 PDT In Local News

I go back to school on 30 August. Only a couple more weeks. Ah, well. Classes mean more hanging out with friends.

I'm going to be pimping out my journal in the next couple of updates, so keep a lookout for some new pics to spice things up.

100c

I've decided to try my hand at the 100 Challenge as an opportunity to fill my gallery and try a bunch of new styles. In case any of you haven't heard of it already, here are the rules:

1. Make 100 pics each pic having a theme listed below. Each pic should have ONE and only ONE theme to it, for it to count.

2. No time limit so have fun

3. The main picture should be drawn but not limited to. for all fair purposes, people are allowed to use their paint programs and photo shop to create the pic.

3a. pics should be of own artistic ability. You may not edit photos, or break any other rules set out in the DeviantART etiquette policy. Your pics can be anything from sketches and doodles to great master pieces. Just have fun with it.

4. The list below is to be placed somewhere in your journal for others to see that......
4a. You are in the challenge
4a. What you have completed

5. make sure to update this list and check off what is done and make a link to the pic

6. In the comments for your art work note if it is part of the list and what ONE theme it is.

100c Themes

And here are the themes ( appears beside completed, beside WIP):

1. Introduction
2. Love
3. Light
4. Dark
5. Seeking Solace
6. Break Away
7. Heaven
8. Innocence
9. Drive
10. Breathe Again
11. Memory
12. Insanity
13. Misfortune
14. Smile
15. Silence
16. Questioning
17. Blood
18. Rainbow
19. Gray
20. Fortitude
21. Vacation
22. Mother Nature
23. Cat
24. No Time
25. Trouble Lurking
26. Tears
27. Foreign
28. Sorrow
29. Happiness
30. Under the Rain
31. Flowers
32. Night
33. Expectations
34. Stars
35. Hold My Hand
36. Precious Treasure
37. Eyes
38. Abandoned
39. Dreams
40. Rated
41. Teamwork
42. Standing Still
43. Dying
44. Two Roads
45. Illusion
46. Family
47. Creation
48. Childhood
49. Stripes
50. Breaking the Rules
51. Sport
52. Deep in Thought
53. Keeping a Secret
54. Tower
55. Waiting
56. Danger Ahead
57. Sacrifice
58. Kick in the Head
59. No Way Out
60. Rejection
61. Fairy Tale
62. Magic
63. Do Not Disturb
64. Multitasking
65. Horror
66. Traps
67. Playing the Melody
68. Hero
69. Annoyance
70. 67%
71. Obsession
72. Mischief Managed
73. I Can't
74. Are You Challenging Me?
75. Mirror
76. Broken Pieces
77. Test
78. Drink
79. Starvation
80. Words
81. Pen and Paper
82. Can You Hear Me?
83. Heal
84. Out Cold
85. Spiral
86. Seeing Red
87. Food
88. Pain
89. Through the Fire
90. Triangle
91. Drowning
92. All That I Have
93. Give Up
94. Last Hope
95. Advertisement
96. In the Storm
97. Safety First
98. Puzzle
99. Solitude
100. Relaxation

So you guys can start looking forward to me doing 100 deviations pretty soon. Goodie gumdrops.

Signature Competition

I guess my signature competition isn't going anywhere in particular, especially considering that I haven't got a riddle atm. If anyone has a suggestion for a stumper, I'd be happy to hear it via note. http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9595824/ Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:41:55 PDT Signature Competition

eva-nina has figured out the answer to my little riddle (#2):

Riddle:
I find myself with two bottles: one holds 5L and the other holds 3L; I am near a free-flowing river. How do I measure exactly one litre of water to bring back to my camp?

Answer:
"Fill the 3L can and put all of the water in the 5L can. Refill the 3L can and fill the 5L can to the top with the water from the 3L can, now there's one L in the 3L can."

She gets a free commission! Eva-Nina, All you have to do is comment with a request (and maybe some references or examples of things you like), and I'll get right on it.

For those of you that don't know the rules, you can find them here.

A new riddle is on its way!

--

Past Winners:



In Local News...

After getting lots of good reviews from people at home and here on dA, I'm going to be doing several more anthro cat drawings. Recurring characters:

Alley Cat
Cool Cat ()
Fat Cat
Pussy Cat ( working on this one; she's very cute)
Nip Cat

...and a few more that I can't remember right now.


and , everybody! ]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9493492/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9493492/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:59:42 PDT
Yay! Someone ( ) finally figured it out.

He gets a free commission! A piece with any subject he wants in any digital medium (3d, vector, oekaki, fractal, etc.) is his for the taking.

Just reply with your request, mate.

So I've decided to make this a constant thing: it allows me to stimulate my brain and make people do some work, and it forces me to get more deviations out there.

Here are the rules:

• I will change my signature to contain a riddle and a condensed version of the contest rules.


• The first person to figure it out and note me with the answer will receive a 100% free commission of any subject in any digital medium (3d, vector, GIMP, oekaki, fractal, ...) or almost any conventional medium.


• I will post a journal entry containing the name and icon of the winner; he or she should respond with the subject and medium desired for all to see; don't bother me by noting me with the info!


• All winners will be added to my deviantWATCH. Because I can.


• My signature will change immediately after someone solves the riddle, and only one winner will be accepted for any contest.


• I will refuse, at my discretion, ridiculous commission requests.


• These rules may change without notice, but changed rules will indicate that they have been changed and old rules will remain available.

Those are them; watch out for the next riddle! ]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9244601/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/9244601/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:24:15 PDT

If anyone has got any inspiration for good ol' Evincar, please let him know! ]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/5711513/ http://EvincarOfAutumn.deviantart.com/journal/5711513/ Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:05:20 PDT
Peace folks. ]]> ~EvincarOfAutumn