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  • January 20, 2022 12:06pm
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    Books

    Currently reading: De Vallei Van De Paarden (de Aardkinderen #2) by πŸ“š Liked the first part, let’s read the second.

  • January 19, 2022 3:49pm
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    Books

    Finished reading: De Stam Van De Holenbeer by Jean Auel πŸ“š I enjoyed listening to this one; my eyes leaked, without being sick.

  • January 18, 2022 11:25am
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    Art

    Pixel art

    I’m not sure why it takes so long, but I guess that goes with the creative process; it’s not as straightforward as one would want.
    πŸ‘Ύ πŸ–₯πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨πŸŽ¨

    pixel art designs
  • January 16, 2022 11:32am
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    Art

    Pixel art

    Cat walk as 2-frames pixel art animation. Took me long enough.
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    frames side by side animated GIF

    I suppose 3 frames is the minimum.

    animated GIF
  • January 15, 2022 6:37pm
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    Art

    Pixel art

    I picked one of the pencil sketches and turned it into pixel art, as practice.
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    A pixelated illustration of a cartoon cat with a larger sketch of the same cat above it.
  • January 15, 2022 3:55pm
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    Art

    Progress on my character design is slow, yet steady. 🎨

    pencil sketches
  • January 15, 2022 11:38am
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    Art

    Character design doesn’t come in a flash with me. It always has been a slow process, rather discouraging imo. I guess I’m not a glutton for details, which is a big drawback for creativity. 🎨

    pencil sketches
  • January 14, 2022 7:45pm
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    Books

    Currently reading: De Stam Van De Holenbeer by Jean Auel πŸ“š

  • January 14, 2022 5:10pm
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    Books

    Finished reading: Nederzettingen by Sanneke van Hassel πŸ“šNiet mijn favoriet ☹️

  • January 14, 2022 12:59pm
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    Art

    Pixel art

    Scaling down often means (partially) redrawing a pixel art drawing.
    πŸ‘ΎπŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨πŸ–₯🎨

    Two pixel art cats, one smaller than the other, are depicted with their size dimensions labeled as 32x19 and 84x44.
  • January 14, 2022 11:19am
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    Art

    Pixel art

    Donkey Kong on C64 (VICE on Raspberry Pi OS) πŸ•ΉπŸ’»πŸ‘ΎπŸ¦πŸ—

    🎡 Donkey Kong intro screen 🎡
  • January 14, 2022 8:43am
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    Art

    Pixel art

    My flatbed scanner isn’t functional anymore, so I had to scan with iOS. After importing the doodle as a reference, I drew this critter in Pixaki.
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    A pixel art depiction of a cute, round cat sleeping soundly.Various sketches depict playful cartoon cats with different expressions and poses, including a ball of yarn.

  • January 13, 2022 7:51pm
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    Had problems in Raspberry Pi OS entering special characters. I had to “Google” for them. No longer. GUCharMap to the rescue! 😍

    screenshot of GUCharMap in Dutch language
  • January 13, 2022 7:28pm
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    Was interested in camera equipment for YouTube videos. My budget is < €150. The cheapest I could find via YouTube tutorials the Canon T7 (EOS 2000D) with kit lens for €570. Those aren’t beginner prices! Better for me to use an iPhone on a UBeesize tripod, €20. πŸ“Ί

  • January 12, 2022 2:46pm
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    Art

    Pixel art

    Great Scott, BTTF inspired pixel art, started on Linux GrafX2, completed on iPad Pixaki app. 160x144 px, 6 colors.
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    pixel art
  • January 12, 2022 1:11pm
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    Art

    Pixel art

    I made a 32x32 pixel image with GrafX2 on Linux, imported it via the Secure ShellFish app to my iPad, and refined it with the Pixaki app.
    πŸ‘ΎπŸ–₯πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨πŸŽ¨

    pixel art
  • January 12, 2022 9:48am
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    I still see people not wearing masks where they should. By this point I can’t call it ignorance anymore, but must see it as anti-social behavior. It’s about 15% of the population, the same amount that isn’t vaccinated as of yet. They might be the same defiant people. 🦠😷

  • January 11, 2022 9:57am
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    I suppose this is how the sky presents itself in winter. Taken before sunrise, instant photo filter applied.

    A picturesque sunset casts a warm glow over a neighborhood with rows of houses and fenced backyards.
  • January 10, 2022 12:06pm
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    Cats

    Art

    Pixel art

    Stylized cat in a hero pose.
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    A pixel art style depiction of a cartoonish otter wearing blue overalls, striking a joyful pose.
  • January 9, 2022 10:10pm
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    Programming

    I can easily spend 2 hours researching a simple question and not finding any answers. Google search isn’t as good as it used to beβ€”I suspect foul play through SEO πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

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