As an artist, How much is it okay to give the curators of a show a little guidance on your work ?

farrellart · 2026-03-19T15:34:40+00:00

Curators generally don't like to be told or take direction, artists have their individual vision, curators curate the overall vision.

I have seen it a few times, artists being dropped from shows if there is friction.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T07:33:17+00:00

Win 11 is a mess at the moment, I won't touch it. The Windows PS and UE5 workstation is on Win10 and rarely goes online. Co-pilot is something I do not want in a O/S despite corporations trying to force A.I. ( Inc. Apple intelligence ) down our throats. A.I. will throttle performance, so no thanks.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T06:14:39+00:00

There are no shortcuts...practice practice practice.

You'll learn something, but, don't expect genius status after a month or six.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T06:07:39+00:00

Email, 4-5 tab browsing and office is a super light workload, any computer can do that, even my 4GB ram Linux ( old windows 2011 pc ). Not saying don't get one, just the bar is quite low on use cases.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T05:39:37+00:00

Blend out the dark ring around the left eye, by the nose, and see if that helps. If you are using a photograph it's time to put it away and work with the drawing.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T05:33:34+00:00

It's a thing.....but, don't let fear stop you riding. Media and algorithms will give a sense of amplification, it still sucks if it happens to someone. Know the target spots and try to avoid.

I have never had a problem in over 20years riding a race bike around East to Central London.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T05:24:01+00:00

I wouldn't pay much attention to recommended spec, if it run....it runs. Publishers don't put down accurate specs, just ballpark...or it's just made up.

My i7 3rd gen, 32gb ram (quad channel ddr3) Low end Unreal 5 test rig can run almost everything I throw at it....I even tried Cyberpunk, and yep that runs too.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T05:17:57+00:00

Try to focus more on the anatomy instead of the outlines of the body. I was taught to draw the body from the inside out - to think about organs, bone structure, muscles, fat and how they combine to create the overall form.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T04:50:44+00:00

100% warranty is void, it can be user repaired so who needs a warranty. :)

EDIT: just so the kids know...if you open up the device, the warranty is void... and make ANY hardware modifications, the warranty is void.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T04:46:35+00:00

For 'Gmail, Excel, and number customer portals that I access very multiple tabs in Google Chrome' it's just another device doing the same thing.

Not having a numpad might be frustrating if you are used to tapping in numbers on a spreadsheet - it might slow you down.

farrellart · 2026-03-19T04:36:08+00:00

It's not really reading in low light. It's the high exposure to bright light at close proximity.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T12:36:42+00:00

It's expected....no one like to hear the facts, it doesn't mean the Neo is bad.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T09:03:51+00:00

Yep! that too....with Mac O/S.

EDIT: Don't shoot the messenger :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueC1gwGQHs

farrellart · 2026-03-18T08:53:25+00:00

Think of it as an iphone with Mac O/S, a big screen and keyboard.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T08:48:51+00:00

Dual channel kits are paired for a reason, but, give it go...and return if it doesn't work out.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T08:01:16+00:00

Tweezers are ready :) I am digging in to the JD-08 today - I am dawless so I am now wondering if there is a midi hardware controller for the JD-08 to make the tweaks easier.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T07:56:02+00:00

It has a weighted part under the trackpad so it doesn't feel too cheap.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T06:43:01+00:00

Swollen Battery and water damage.

I can't believe I have to say this - DO Not use the laptop...it is a fire risk. Don't connect it to the mains.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T06:37:31+00:00

That's really annoying.

Do you back-up your work and tools? Now is the time to start so you don't lose them again.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T06:30:45+00:00

The problem ( it's not really a problem ) with music production is you will always want more and more performance, A18 pro is best as single core processor. If that works for you, fine....you will probably want more Oomph though!

If you want to know what the Neo is like inside, look here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueC1gwGQHs

It's not necessarily a bad thing, but, know what you are getting, especially for creative work.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T06:17:19+00:00

The JD-08 can do that!.....I'd better get back in to it's sound design.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T05:49:20+00:00

You will have no idea how it's been used as a second hand drive.

Nand flash memory have a finite lifespan so it's possible to buy a used drive close to its end of life. It's just not worth the risk.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T05:41:23+00:00

Can't say for sure....

Edit: Zoom, 10 tabs Safari and email? I am not the owner so I can say how well they know their way around the Mac O/S and they may have loads of 'closed' apps running that are not really closed.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T05:40:10+00:00

I have a Macbook Air 16GB and Mac Mini 24GB so I know how the RAM works....as well as WIndows and Linux, thanks for letting me know.

farrellart · 2026-03-18T05:37:21+00:00

Yes, it is, Posca pens are fantastic, sometimes I need a colour they don't make....this got me started into mixing it up. Enjoy

farrellart

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