This show is popular probably because it depicts an idealized version of America: people idolize intellect, compete fairly, act and dress elegantly, and treat each other with courtesy.
2020-11-14
2020-11-12
Rick retiring
I received an announcement earlier today that a prominent member of our research community is scheduled to retire next month, which made me think about what it means for a research scientist to retire.
To me, it means all the extra time and freedom to do whatever I want, such as single-author a SIGGRAPH paper in an exotic topic that I wouldn’t be able to find support from funding agencies or company managements. (I used to joke with my students that I plan to single-author papers when I am 88 years old.) But I have yet to reach that biological and career stage, so I cannot predict what I can or want to do then.
Maybe I will write a follow-up post when I turn 88.
2020-11-11
Neck scarf
A head wrapped in a scarf can look very good; drawn from a stationary subject.
2020-11-08
Wrapped on a sofa in a cold rainy day
Another drawing practice of a relatively stationary subject.
2020-11-06
Quick sketches of a resting construction worker
As captured in the time lapse, initially I was trying to depict the repetitive shovel motion but eventually settled for the resting postures, which seemed simplistic while drawing but quite expressive afterwards.
2020-11-05
2020-11-03
Election night doodling
“The American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of stupidity.” – Will Rogers
Adobe internship
If you are an intern candidate who can (1) propose crazy ideas that nobody else can think off and (2) beat everyone else to accomplish that idea, contact me. 🙂
https://research.adobe.com/internships/
2020-11-01
Fuyu persimmon
This is an exercise with different mediums (pencil, charcoal, oil, watercolor) and tools (Fresco and Expresii).