Hi All,
Color. It is all around us. And to think that I just noticed it...
I'll try not to make today's blog entry silly or confusing or annoying or campy.
I'm writing this from the reference desk and I just noticed all the various colors in the library. Click here for a color palette of well, colors. Take note - these sites are very, very colorful!
Wondering about complimentary colors or shades? Dominant colors and saturation and intensity. Click here for another link to many sites that talk about this. Also, you might want to visit this site to basic color theory - neat stuff - it'll brighten your day.
Click here for a website that will help you with your color mixing recipes. This is neat stuff if you like to make your paint or are an artist!
Well, now that we are on the topic of color, click here for a link to Michael's - the art store. Click here for a link to ACMoore - the art and craft store. Finally, click here for a link to Jo-Ann's - the fabric and craft store....
Want to see all the colors that Crayola makes and has made in the past? Click here for that colorful little nugget of information from Wikipedia. Here is a neat link to the Crayola website - you can search for colors on the site.
Finally, click here for a simple color wheel.
One last thing - sorry about not posting a single entry last week. It has been hectic around the library since we reopened on January 18th! I'll try to post on a more consistent Monday-Wednesday-Friday basis...
Regards,
Stu
Like us on Facebook - its better than vegetables and fruit because you won't gain a single pound from it! Oh, and also follow us on Twitter - it is better than a double header sweep by the Yankees or the Mets!
Showing posts with label colors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colors. Show all posts
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, December 10, 2010
Art and Computers and Math - Combined
Hi All,
What happens when you combine art, computer graphics, and math...shake them all up and then print the results?
Fractals. That's what happens. Let me start at the beginning.
Click here for a description of what a fractal is - link is from Wikipedia. Basically a fractal is a geometric shape that can be split into its indivdual parts. The parts of the shape being a smaller and smaller sizec opy of the whole shape. Click here for an example from the Wikipedia article.
So, now that you know what a fractal is, why are they interesting? Because of the geometic designs that can be generated. Click here for a simple Google search using the phrase, 'fractal art'. Once I entered the result and generated the results, I clicked on the 'Images' link on Google. Click here for the results.
Notice the different colors, shapes, designs, backgrounds and more in these photos. Cool stuff, eh?
So, now what? Well, if you like to use a computer, enjoy a bit of math and like 'things artistic', you might want to download and install some fractal software so you can generate your own images.
Click here for a link from Cool Math.com - you'll be able to make your own fractals using their software. Still want more fractal software to generate your own pictures? Click here for a link from Easy Fractal Generator. Note that the EFG has links to popular and new fractals that users have generated.
Finally, click here for another fractal science kit generator...aka another downloadable piece of software so you can make your own fractal designs.
Just some thoughts for those who like art, design, computers and pictures. Enjoy the fractals - and just think, at the very least you might have learned a new word today.
Enjoy.
Stu
Friends like friends who friend the library at Facebook!
Using the internet is twice as much fun when you follow the library on Twitter (click here to have that fun!)
What happens when you combine art, computer graphics, and math...shake them all up and then print the results?
Fractals. That's what happens. Let me start at the beginning.
Click here for a description of what a fractal is - link is from Wikipedia. Basically a fractal is a geometric shape that can be split into its indivdual parts. The parts of the shape being a smaller and smaller sizec opy of the whole shape. Click here for an example from the Wikipedia article.
So, now that you know what a fractal is, why are they interesting? Because of the geometic designs that can be generated. Click here for a simple Google search using the phrase, 'fractal art'. Once I entered the result and generated the results, I clicked on the 'Images' link on Google. Click here for the results.
Notice the different colors, shapes, designs, backgrounds and more in these photos. Cool stuff, eh?
So, now what? Well, if you like to use a computer, enjoy a bit of math and like 'things artistic', you might want to download and install some fractal software so you can generate your own images.
Click here for a link from Cool Math.com - you'll be able to make your own fractals using their software. Still want more fractal software to generate your own pictures? Click here for a link from Easy Fractal Generator. Note that the EFG has links to popular and new fractals that users have generated.
Finally, click here for another fractal science kit generator...aka another downloadable piece of software so you can make your own fractal designs.
Just some thoughts for those who like art, design, computers and pictures. Enjoy the fractals - and just think, at the very least you might have learned a new word today.
Enjoy.
Stu
Friends like friends who friend the library at Facebook!
Using the internet is twice as much fun when you follow the library on Twitter (click here to have that fun!)
Friday, November 12, 2010
Birding on Long Island
Hi All,
You see them all around - possibly even feeding some of them. They have vibrant colors, sing wonderful songs in the morning and have adorable shapes. What am I talking about you ask? Birds of course!
And Long Island is home for some fantastic birds! Click here to find a small article about Suffolk County birds. The article discusses Dune Road in near Shinnecock and Moriches.
If you are a beginning birder this site from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a must see. Birding Basics, bird guides and more are all available from this very authoritative website. Note that users can find birds by name, bird shape, bird family and more.
Furthermore, when you find a particular bird, users get a picture of said bird, identification methods, a life history of the bird, sounds the bird makes and video of the bird. There is also a range map which describes the locations and geographical places that the bird can be found.
This is a wonderfully comprehensive birding website even for the intermediate birder in your life.
Click here for the Wikipedia entry on birding. The entry gives context to the hobby and is well written. Notice also that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is mentioned about half-way down the article. The SSAS has a wonderful mission statement that can be found on the home page link.
The organization sponsors birding outings and is active in promoting environmental education. Definitely worth looking into if you like birding or if you think you might like birding, click here for a more informal view of Long Island birding from Long Island Birding.com.
Going back to a site that I use often in this blog is About.com. Click here for the About.com birding entry - which, while somewhat similar to the Wikipedia entry, is more thorough and more comprehensive. Click here for About.com entry on '3 Steps to Easy Bird Identification'
Reades should note that there are many, many organizations dedicated to birding, especially on Long Island. Click here for the South Shore Audubon Society webpage.
Finally, click here for a more informal view of Long Island birding from Long Island Birding.com.
Regards and happy birding!
Stu
Follow the library on Twitter.com/knowtweets.
Follow the library on Facebook.com
You see them all around - possibly even feeding some of them. They have vibrant colors, sing wonderful songs in the morning and have adorable shapes. What am I talking about you ask? Birds of course!
And Long Island is home for some fantastic birds! Click here to find a small article about Suffolk County birds. The article discusses Dune Road in near Shinnecock and Moriches.
If you are a beginning birder this site from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a must see. Birding Basics, bird guides and more are all available from this very authoritative website. Note that users can find birds by name, bird shape, bird family and more.
Furthermore, when you find a particular bird, users get a picture of said bird, identification methods, a life history of the bird, sounds the bird makes and video of the bird. There is also a range map which describes the locations and geographical places that the bird can be found.
This is a wonderfully comprehensive birding website even for the intermediate birder in your life.
Click here for the Wikipedia entry on birding. The entry gives context to the hobby and is well written. Notice also that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is mentioned about half-way down the article. The SSAS has a wonderful mission statement that can be found on the home page link.
The organization sponsors birding outings and is active in promoting environmental education. Definitely worth looking into if you like birding or if you think you might like birding, click here for a more informal view of Long Island birding from Long Island Birding.com.
Going back to a site that I use often in this blog is About.com. Click here for the About.com birding entry - which, while somewhat similar to the Wikipedia entry, is more thorough and more comprehensive. Click here for About.com entry on '3 Steps to Easy Bird Identification'
Reades should note that there are many, many organizations dedicated to birding, especially on Long Island. Click here for the South Shore Audubon Society webpage.
Finally, click here for a more informal view of Long Island birding from Long Island Birding.com.
Regards and happy birding!
Stu
Follow the library on Twitter.com/knowtweets.
Follow the library on Facebook.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)