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That is hilarious.
I came across an article one time that talked about a course at some university somewhere that integrated biology and drawing. Essentially the idea behind it was that when you have to draw something very accurately, you tend to notice more details about and thus learn more about your subject matter. It talked about how the biologists of old didn't have cameras, and thus being a good artist was quite useful for recording the appearance of specimens. Let me see if I can track it down...
Edit: found it! http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/symbiartic/rediscovering-the-forgotten-benefits-of-drawing/
That's gorgeous!The finished product for my O.O.P.S painting that I'm giving my parents for Christmas.
Thanks! I'm a fan of yours too! You definitely need to post the finished product after the crayon is added!That's gorgeous!
Overall I like it, by the parachute looks like teeth to me. Maybe make the tops a little more pointed?Could use some critiquing. I officially started a non-profit with my Aunt and Uncle last year, but now I'm getting to designing the website and stuff. I came up with the name "Iconoclast Sport Corp." because I think the word iconoclast cuts to the heart of a lot of extreme adaptive-athletics: guys/gals getting out there and taking part in sports that most able-bodied people wouldn't think is possible.
Anyways, the focus of this non-profit will be providing full parachute and sit-ski gear for disabled athletes. It's pretty niche, but I want it to be. Operation Enduring Warrior works with wounded military peeps to put them through AFF training to get their skydiving licenses, but after that, they're on their own. I want to step in there and buy them gear.
Here's a logo idea I've come up with, but I don't know how I feel about it. The parachute might be a little too cartoony compared to the sit-ski. Let me know.
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Do creative histology pictures count?
You know what lurks in cat testicles....
That's what.
(yes, yes, ok it's technically an epididymus, but it's not as funny as saying testicle)
Just curious, what are those tubes in the heart? Are they actually chopped-up heartworms?The little dudes are upset that we broke into their home
Creative thread you say....
Just curious, what are those tubes in the heart? Are they actually chopped-up heartworms?
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The little dudes are upset that we broke into their home
We had a surprise for our supervisor last night, who is leaving our college this May. Mysteriously, her door tags disappeared Wednesday night at approximately 9:15 pm. No one knew what happened to them or where they went. Until they were unveiled as a collage for her to keep in a picture frame. . She had 30-some door tags and they almost didn't fit. I needed to trim down some of them. The picture frame is 2 feet by 3 feet for reference.
This is really sweet and it's giving me ideas for what to do with all of my own door decs when I graduate!
Ok well here is a poem I wrote about my favorite Brown Swiss Steer. His name was Alejandro. I knew him since he was a calf (Born Fall 2012), and I worked at my undergrad's dairy feeding calves when he was born. My avatar is Alejandro as a calf. He was the friendliest steer ever, and he was the reason I became a "Brownswissfanatic." I worked at the dairy feeding calves throughout the rest of my time in undergrad (graduated August 2015), and he would always come running to greet me and nudge me to make sure I would scratch his neck when I was cleaning out drylot (where he lived). Whenever I was stressed after class or just to relax on Saturday afternoons, I would walk down to the dairy and cuddle with Alejandro. When I called his name, he always came to me when I called him. After I graduated on August 2nd, 2015, I left my undergrad university and said goodbye to him. I was crying my eyes out, and I noticed him shed a tear as well. In October 2015, I learned he had been sold to the beef industry, and that is when I wrote this poem.
Dear Alejandro,
I know for certain it's a lie,
When they say animals can't feel.
'Cause every time I was with you.
Love was undeniably real.
The way you came to me quickly,
Every time I would call your name.
The way you got my attention,
With your head-nudging-my-arm game.
The way you comforted me when,
I was feeling stressed, sad, or weak.
The way in which your ears perked up,
Whenever you would hear me speak.
The way in which you somehow knew,
I was saying my last goodbye.
The way you showed you understood,
When you also started to cry.
Sure some say you were but a steer,
That was meant to be disposed of.
But they will never understand,
'Cause you taught me a steer can love.
Love,
Your [insert my name here]
I love poetry/creative writing too! I actually got a few pieces published my sophomore year, but I've been so busy lately I've let it fall to the wayside a bit.I love this thread! I didn't know it existed until today!
I love creative writing as well. I love writing fiction, romance, and historical fiction. I have also tried writing some fanfiction. I have attempted short stories, but because of how much detail I like to go into with description, I have never succeeded in keeping the "short story" short.
I have some stories that even date all the way back to kindergarten. Yes, I saved all of them. Some of those kindergarten stories are hilarious when I reread them now. I also wrote a lot in middle school and high school. However, many of these stories have never been finished because then the story idea dies due to lack of time, lack of inspiration, or if it was a romance the story died because the crush ended. I have had writers block for a while with writing stories. No new ideas.
Now, I write mostly poetry. I have even tried parody writing. What I have always loved about writing poetry and writing in general is that it is a way to express myself and release my feelings onto paper. Whenever I'm stressed, sad, happy, in love, etc I write poetry, and it helps me feel better. Even after I was rejected from Vet School last cycle I wrote poetry. It helped to get me back on my feet to push myself to get out of my depression and start thinking about a masters program (I call it my detour), and to apply again.
I'll share some poetry later. I have to find my poetry journal first. I'm old fashioned;I prefer writing out my poetry by hand. I eventually type my poems, but I don't often do so until I'm sharing them with someone.
At first, I thought the third one from the left side was a large black olive.Now that my school's Open House is done, I can post my and my friend's eye fundus models here!
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Can anyone guess the species? Last one is human (since I'm not sure there's good identifying features).
Yep! Supposed to have Saran Wrap on the outside to represent the spectacle (part of the skin that goes over the eye, and can be retained when the rest of the skin sheds if humidity isn't right).At first, I thought the third one from the left side was a large black olive.
Is it an eyeball from some type of reptile?
That is really coolI...write novels for a living...
Thanks. It'll be a nice-ish side income while in vet school. When I get there, eventually...That is really cool
Do you know which reptile? Name please?Yep! Supposed to have Saran Wrap on the outside to represent the spectacle (part of the skin that goes over the eye, and can be retained when the rest of the skin sheds if humidity isn't right).
Such as a reptile, with a paintbrush, and a carton of eggs?At first, I thought the third one from the left side was a large black olive.
Is it an eyeball from some type of reptile?
I write poetry and I'm trying to draft a novel, but dang it, it's hard. Want to trade skill sets for a little while?I...write novels for a living...
Poetry confuses me, though.
Not a specific reptile; I was just trying to make a scale pattern. I think I usually used snake when talking during Open House.Do you know which reptile? Name please?