more flashdance!
and here is another installment of texas A&M's FLASHDANCE! This weeks tune was "single ladies" by Beyonce. ferosh! [sorry for that :p]
enjoi!
we practiced the night before. how can you not love theatre kids? i hear the goal is to make FLASHDANCE! a recognized organization soon. all that means is bigger and better things. i think it just another way for students to have fun, but still do something meaningful. every performance has just gotten bigger. the sky's the limit really. :D
enjoi!
we practiced the night before. how can you not love theatre kids? i hear the goal is to make FLASHDANCE! a recognized organization soon. all that means is bigger and better things. i think it just another way for students to have fun, but still do something meaningful. every performance has just gotten bigger. the sky's the limit really. :D
It is a cold night. But everything is right. Moving over time. Trying to keep shine. Seeing things five different ways. I moved to save the day and keep sane.
bart's blackboard
bart simpson's blackboard intro is an ongoing gag with the simpsons series. how do they come up with stuff for every episode? you would think that after so many year it would get stale, but it doesnt. maybe thats why the writers are getting paid and i am not.... :D
Barts Blackboard
yay online comics!
i read quite a bit of online comics. to me being able to come up with a new comic strip every day, or every other day, has to be tough. you have to be able to think outside of the box with some of the stuff they do! here are a few comics and some linkage to some i find very entertaining. also, look for the secret comics. sometimes there are funnier than the regular one
some of the comics may not be safe to view in certain places [for ex.: really strict work]. there is some foul language.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
sometimes you gotta think....math humor...
Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net
greaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
some of the comics may not be safe to view in certain places [for ex.: really strict work]. there is some foul language.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
sometimes you gotta think....math humor...
funny story: the writers/artists of the comic are all from texas. and two of my cousins are dating two of four artists/writers!
Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net
greaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
this strip is kind of out there. it is awesome...sometimes hard to understand
i will end the night with this
johnny cash is one of favorite musicians [even though i dont like country]. his cover of Nine Inch Nails song "hurt" gives me goosebumps. you can hear the emotion in his voice. cash was able to put his own art into another one's art
oldie but a goodie
i wonder how long this took him/her to time this and figure out the finger thing...
there is another video out there that took the same idea but incorporate their bodies. i will have to find it later.
anywho. great timing and fun song.
enjoy Daft Punk.
there is another video out there that took the same idea but incorporate their bodies. i will have to find it later.
anywho. great timing and fun song.
enjoy Daft Punk.
quotes on creativity
“There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” — Edward de Bono
- “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook
- “To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.” — Joseph Chilton Pierce
"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions."
— Anthony Jay
slam poetry
something i have gotten into is slam poetry. there is a "dive" bar out in downtown bryan [tx] that i go to called revolutions and sometimes perform. the even is held every other sunday. the event is called "Speak!". it is a way for local poets, musicians, artist to showcase their talents in an environment that is pure art. it is a great feeling.
here is an example of a slam poet:
Saul Williams "Coded Language"
here is an example of a slam poet:
Saul Williams "Coded Language"
[why i am here]
this started as a blog about creativity for my ENDS class. what it has turned into is stuff that i enjoy. there are things that usually helps me when i need some inspiration. the things on here are by no means the only things i enjoy, but these are things that i think other people would enjoy as well. i felt this was the BEST way for me to show what helps me create and be creative. I felt as though this also best represented how my generation lives. the internet. on the web. this is how we roll. i plan to keep this going for as long as i am interested in things. :]
jacob, or Ja'Quob
wanna play old school video games online? who doesnt! follow the link and enjoooooy!
http://www.thesmartass.info
http://www.thesmartass.info
blink-182 "always"
one of my favorite songs "always" by one of my favorite bands blink-182. i really liked the three way split screen. it is an interesting video.
and here is a bonus just bc the video is creatively hilarious!
and here is a bonus just bc the video is creatively hilarious!
some background on this.
24hr theatre and Alpha Psi Omega has a philanthropy project every year. basically what we do is either 24 hrs of straight theatre performance and as of last year we do what can be simplified as the one day play (a play is written, memorized, blocked, lit, staged all in one day for a paying audience). two years ago we decided we needed a more creative way to advertise for our project. we decided "freezes" at rudder plaza would be a good way. he are the results.
24hr theatre and Alpha Psi Omega has a philanthropy project every year. basically what we do is either 24 hrs of straight theatre performance and as of last year we do what can be simplified as the one day play (a play is written, memorized, blocked, lit, staged all in one day for a paying audience). two years ago we decided we needed a more creative way to advertise for our project. we decided "freezes" at rudder plaza would be a good way. he are the results.
gLee is one of my new fave shows! basic premise: it is a glee club. anyway. here is one of my favorite songs from the show. i am tryin to find some of the more creative clips. this kinda of music gets me motivated to do theatre and stuff.
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sorry the videos have been squished lately D:
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sorry the videos have been squished lately D:
dude perfect
this had made the rounds.
how do they think of these things? worlds longest basketball shot?
how do they think of these things? worlds longest basketball shot?
back from break
wow. sorry! turkey break was great. I have a few things coming your way via videos and what not. whoop!
here is a hand turkey that i drew to hold you over! GOBBLE!
remember when those were cool to do? yeah i am bringin it back!
here is a hand turkey that i drew to hold you over! GOBBLE!
remember when those were cool to do? yeah i am bringin it back!
Aggie Theatre!
Sooooo our show Midsummer was featured on Wired.com.
here is the link and some pics. :)
good publicity for our program! whoop for innovative theatre!
Wired Article!!!!
more RR&TFB
amazing interp. of a classic song! and great views of that sweet instrument. i wanna play some music now!
[update!]
after some research* [read "googling"] i found out about the instrument. Pedal_steel_guitar. there's the wiki link!
[update!]
after some research* [read "googling"] i found out about the instrument. Pedal_steel_guitar. there's the wiki link!
WOAH!
Sorry for the void in posts. Just finished wrapping up Midsummer [pics to come soon from that]. For now enjoy Robert Randolph and the Family Band. This is a super pump you up song ["Ain't Nothing Wrong With That"]. this song gets my creative juices flowing. and the lead singer has such passion.
BRAVA!
BRAVA!
Remember...
Today is a day that every Aggie knows. It is a day that remains forever etched into our University. 10 years ago Texas A&M was changed. The Aggie Family was pushed to the limits. The Spirit that can ne'er be told was tested. We will never forget the 12 we lost. Today I answer "here".
so this creeps me out...
read the history of this man. i get an uneasy feeling when ready about it. is there an explanation for this? or could it just be people being easily influenced. i feel like this could be real, but could also be like alien abductions. you know, people know all about them and sometimes just let their subconscious do the rest. regardless this man creeps me out. what are you all's thoughts? real? fake? i am still on the fence...
here is his creep pic.
http://thisman.org/
here is his creep pic.
http://thisman.org/
palindromes
Demetri Martin is a comedian of genuis epicness.
Palindromes are words, phrases, numbers or other sequences of units that can be read the same way in either direction (the adjustment of punctuation and spaces between words is generally permitted).
Mr. Martin is a fan of those. Here is his 113 word palindrome titled "Dammit I'm Mad".
ENJOY.
Wow. O.K.
A still animal sits afoot. Tones I ring.
I sing (i.e. ride it, nuts open). On or off, I riff.
Uh… I, to lasses, say, "Oh aha, hah, all!"
It's tops. It is a Tao, bro, to my baby demo.
Can one poet arise so rosy?
As "D" I star. Comedy, baby. My my, a show.
Oh say "my my," baby.
Democrats? I'd say so. (Roses irate.)
Open, on a comedy baby motorboat. As "it"
I spot still a "ha hah!" ahoy. Assess a lot.
I huff, I riff, or on one post untied, I reign.
I sign. I rise, not too fast.
I slam. In all, it's a K.O. wow.
what is the next great thing...
It seems that every day there is the next big thing. Myspace. YouTube. Facebook. Twitter.
So I ask: what is next?
What is the next must have? I can not see anything overtaking. I mean, how far can we go? Video seems to be the next logical intergration into our lives. It has to be the next must with something i guess. Maybe a way to tweet 20sec video. I am sure something like this exists. but anyway it is just a thought....
speaking of twitter. follow me @song_of_adam
D:
cheap plug :P
So I ask: what is next?
What is the next must have? I can not see anything overtaking. I mean, how far can we go? Video seems to be the next logical intergration into our lives. It has to be the next must with something i guess. Maybe a way to tweet 20sec video. I am sure something like this exists. but anyway it is just a thought....
speaking of twitter. follow me @song_of_adam
D:
cheap plug :P
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sorry for the lack of post! i have been busy with the theatre life. i have some pictures from the show as well as some writings and drawings. and more awesomeness all around!!!
any one who doubts me can fight me! (9'')9
any one who doubts me can fight me! (9'')9
the aggie player logo. whoop theatre!
HALLOWEEEEN!!!
stop motion animation. one of the best movies ever. i can not even imagine the amount of time it took to create this. you have to agree that this is very imaginative!
Enjoy Jack Skellington and his song "What's This" from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas!
Enjoy Jack Skellington and his song "What's This" from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas!
promoting the arts and creativity! who says art and stuff is dead in texas?
Creative Arts Center of Dallas
all done on a computer...
i cant even get microsoft paint to work for me. >:|
some peoplea are just too talented in the world of computers. seriously. this is AMAZING.
let yourself feel. from Esteban Diácono on Vimeo.
super heros...yeah.
These are some sketches from an ENDS project. Super heros! if you notice the "emblems" on each of the chest are 1 of the vowels :P i thought it was subtle. here are only three, but altogether there were 5.
one take..wow
this is how canada rolls apparently. all done in one shot. awesome. i love things like this. i just love when students get together and create a piece of art. it speaks to the theatre kid in me :D
unwind
this is how i pass the time. sometimes i just need a little break from work and school. sometimes i just want to not think and play a game online. usually afterward i am rejuvenated and ready to go! what are other people's ways of unwinding? music and tv have to be at the top of the list. i am aiming to change my habits and get something a little more energy [read exercise]. maybe this is the year...
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i dont know how to get the whole game on the screen...soooo here is the link D:
http://bored.com/game/play/721/CycloManiacs.html
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i dont know how to get the whole game on the screen...soooo here is the link D:
http://bored.com/game/play/721/CycloManiacs.html
here is a little action from some aggies! the group is comprised of theatre students and non theatre students. gig 'em ags!
internetting goods.
i love internet things. like hole in face just as an example. this one is mad men yourself.
:D
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here is me. dashing if i do say so myself.
:D
here something random i worked on in some class. it is a little colored, but not much. got lazy . :3
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BONUS GOODNESS!
Here is a ninja turtle!
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collection of photos
here is a collection of photos that are pretty cool. it is smoke and hair gel and liquids...it is way cooler than it sounds.
link to the flickr gallery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jedwaters/collections/72157613618313066/
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i tried to upload pics but it i cant for some reason. i will try at some point again
link to the flickr gallery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jedwaters/collections/72157613618313066/
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i tried to upload pics but it i cant for some reason. i will try at some point again
update with poetry coming soon.
and some new art.
and some videos once i figure out embedding!!!
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FIGURED OUT. WOO!
and some new art.
and some videos once i figure out embedding!!!
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FIGURED OUT. WOO!
small art!
so I stumbled upon "chip art" way back in the day. always thought it was cool. here is chipart via ChipWorks.
cheers!
pics+linkage!
street perspective
some street art by edward muller. great look at perspective drawing.
so much work by him. his some with link to his site.
http://www.european-street-painting.com/
so much work by him. his some with link to his site.
http://www.european-street-painting.com/
hmmm....
some pretty rad stuff. in essence it is taking fictional characters and bring them to life so to speak. there are also some drawings and what not. good use of computers here. something i could never do.
enjoy
Creativity to the max...
Banksy!
The above link will take you to British graffiti artist Banksy. His work is amazing. enjoy!
The above link will take you to British graffiti artist Banksy. His work is amazing. enjoy!
Banksy's manifesto:
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.Then I realised God doesn’t work that way, so I stoleone and prayed for forgiveness.
- Emo Philips
Intro
Creativity is a mental and social process involving the discovery of new ideas or concepts, or new associations of the creative mind between existing ideas or concepts. Creativity is fueled by the process of either conscious or unconscious insight. An alternative conception of creativeness (based on its etymology) is that it is simply the act of making something new.---wiki
