Confessions of a researchaholic

2023-10-22

Pumpkins – generative fill experiment

Filed under: Imaginary,Real — liyiwei @ 11:43 am
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I used the same text prompt “pumpkins” to generatively fill regions within the graphical sign on the left and the yard on the right via Photoshop, and the corresponding results faithfully observe the surrounding contexts (graphical and physical pumpkins).
The motion graphics over the white arrow is added via Fresco.

https://youtu.be/rLW-Fvx7P4Y

2023-10-17

Quick finger sketches of public transport passengers

Filed under: Real — liyiwei @ 6:31 pm
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With fewer strokes it is more important to place them more strategically to depict the essence of the subjects.

2023-10-15

Face relief on a candelabra

Filed under: Real — liyiwei @ 10:35 pm
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I noticed this small face relief carved on a candelabra that was meant to be part of Thomas Wolsey’s tomb.

2023-10-13

Flip hair style

Filed under: Imaginary — liyiwei @ 10:37 pm
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During a dream on Oct 10 2023 morning I saw a guy with a hair that can flip open from the back like a carpet to reveal his scalp.

2023-10-11

Bengali fish curry

Filed under: Real — liyiwei @ 9:05 pm
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Sometimes I looked at the company lunch menu even when I was not in the office, to feel a sense of connection and anticipation.

https://youtube.com/shorts/8w3jOkLL5vk

2023-10-08

Squashes

Filed under: Imaginary,Real — liyiwei @ 10:16 pm
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Inspired by some squash arrangements I saw in a company cafeteria, I realized that I could draw a few individual squashes and rearrange them later for different compositions.

Cafe Zoe

Filed under: Real — liyiwei @ 4:55 pm
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Visited this local cafe for a photography exhibition and drew some patrons sitting outside afterwards.

2023-10-06

Waiting in line

Filed under: Real — liyiwei @ 4:14 pm
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As long as I have a drawing surface with me (e.g., a sketchbook or a smart phone with a drawing app), I can observe people around without getting bored during idle times.

2023-10-03

A tree in the wind

Filed under: Real — liyiwei @ 6:02 pm
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[The post title has nothing to do with the content below, but it was suggested by GitHub co-pilot and I decided to keep it for fun.]

In addition to convenience/portability, another advantage of using a mobile phone as the drawing surface is discretion: I can draw in public without attracting much attention as people will think that I am just another cell-phone user, which is not the case with a tablet or a canvas.

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