tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306290512024-03-16T16:49:39.618+11:00Have Phaser, Will TravelAndorians, "Star Trek" series (and movies, toys and novels), superheroes, "Number 96", and Jack Russell terriers...Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.comBlogger1439125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-81858016491010469512020-06-29T10:40:00.000+10:002020-06-29T10:48:58.884+10:00Remembering Mission to Horatius
"Mission to Horatius": until "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", it was the first Trek adventure in which both Janice Rand and Pavel Chekov appear.
I had a weird/joyful experience with "Mission to Horatius" (1968). One Christmas, my grandmother gave my brother and I a "Whitman Authorized TV Editions" book each one Christmas. I received "I Spy" ("Message from Moscow" by Brandon Keith), based on a Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-10486778172578465722020-06-18T14:15:00.000+10:002020-06-18T16:09:14.951+10:00Ranking Star Trek movie soundtracksA thread on TrekBBS asked us to rank our favourite "Star Trek" movie soundtracks. I do enjoy all of them very much but, if pressed, I would have to put them in order of most-listened-to, I guess.
1. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" by Jerry Goldsmith has to come first. One of the first movie soundtrack LPs I ever bought (with a gift voucher from my 21st birthday, a few nights after hearing how Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-63352682470781584142020-05-05T13:53:00.000+10:002020-05-05T13:55:59.179+10:00The kitchen dresserIn the 1960s, confiscated toys went to the very top of our kitchen dresser.
My younger brother was notorious for coming home from school with small toys obtained by curious means. There was a set of styrofoam toy aeroplane models, "Flying Things", sold at the corner shop. (Probably by Scanlens in Australia, not Topps USA.) Today's equivalent would be "Kinder Surprise" eggs. One didn't know whatTherin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-7447839483434560592020-03-28T20:30:00.000+11:002020-04-13T17:45:27.572+10:00Earth Hour 2020
#EarthHourDayTherin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-3147928826905671602019-09-13T17:47:00.000+10:002019-09-18T10:49:39.998+10:00The search for homeostasisWhere have I been?
Two weeks into Term 1 of 2019's school term year, I officially "separated from the NSW Department of Education". Despite keeping tabs on the doings of my teacher-librarian colleagues, I haven't felt a burning desire to do any casual teaching or library work. Instead, have renewed my writing efforts on some fiction manuscripts and started making preparations for a future Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-36696057734911539002019-03-30T20:30:00.000+11:002020-04-13T17:41:23.705+10:00Earth Hour 2019
#Connect2EarthTherin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-85997873713018268942018-03-24T20:30:00.000+11:002018-08-22T14:59:34.831+10:00Again, Earth Hour
Earth Hour - #connect2earthTherin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-583199666802846642017-03-25T20:30:00.000+11:002017-03-25T21:04:41.450+11:00Earth Hour 2017Earth Hour
Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-4375672278042321712017-01-11T00:10:00.000+11:002017-01-11T00:30:11.619+11:00Year 4 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 2
Week 2: Feathered animal.
Watercolour painting of an extinct, feathered Velociraptor, based on my own photograph of a model featured in the Tyrannosaurs exhibit of 2013 at the Australian Museum, Sydney. Highlights and shading in white pigment Signo, watercolour pencils and black finepoint Sharpie. In 2010, scientists discovered proof that many dinosaurs had feathers and, through a study of Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-67549752239529834852017-01-04T00:10:00.000+11:002017-01-11T00:40:45.255+11:00Year 4 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 1
Week 1: Whimsy.
"Ready for a night out." Sketch in black Sharpie, watercolour pencils and white opaque Signo pigment ink on watercolour paper.
Update:
Week 1: Whimsy II.
"Working for peanuts." Watercolour and brown, black and white markers.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-87306459091328157282016-12-28T00:10:00.000+11:002017-01-11T01:14:56.122+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 52
Week 52: Reflection.
"The witch's mirror." Sketch in black and silver Sharpies, with red, yellow and blue coloured pencil.
Update:
Week 52: Reflection II.
"Duck on the pond." Freecut silhouette symmetrical collage using metallic bronze card, watercolour pencils, white Signo pigment ink and black Sharpie. Based on a photo viewed in Google Images.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-45537170716361312502016-12-21T00:10:00.000+11:002017-01-11T00:49:02.825+11:00 Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 51
Week 51: Celebrate.
"Celebrating in their snowglobes." Sketch in watercolour, and black and brown Sharpie on watercolour paper. Snow created with masking fluid.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-87453056963970688682016-12-14T00:10:00.000+11:002016-12-14T00:10:13.510+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 50
Week 50: Festive.
Symmetrical collage and freehand white opaque Signo drawings and black pencil and Sharpie shading, mounted onto Quill Metallique card.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-15933228350106959392016-12-07T00:10:00.000+11:002016-12-07T00:10:05.679+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 49
Week 49: Gift.
"Always one in reserve." Cartoon in finepoint black Sharpie on watercolour paper, coloured with watercolours, white opaque Signo and red Sharpie.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-17125304866430843992016-12-02T22:42:00.000+11:002016-12-02T23:09:42.717+11:00Redbubble for art by andorianlad (Ian McLean)I finally set up a Redbubble page to host my art on various stationery, clothing and drinkware products - even clocks and phone covers!
Click www.redbubble.com/people/andorianlad/ and scroll down to see themed categories and the full range of products! Service seems to be very efficient!
Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-33607204308182729042016-11-30T00:10:00.000+11:002020-05-18T11:13:36.146+10:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 48
Week 48: Clocks.
"Cassius Cuckoo, Magic Circle Club." From the early 60s Australian TV series, Cassius lived in a longcase cuckoo clock and told a daily riddle sent in by viewers. Symmetrical collage and watercolour, mounted onto corrugated cardboard.
Update:
Week 48: Clocks II.
"Time flies." Quick sketch in black Sharpie with highlights in white opaque Signo, metallic gold Sharpie and Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-29589053747500440632016-11-23T00:10:00.000+11:002016-12-02T22:55:57.996+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 47
Week 47: Buildings.
"1960s Street". Sketch in finepoint Sharpie, with watercolours, white opaque Signo, yellow pencil and collaged road markings on watercolour paper. Based on a photo found in a Facebook image search.
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Week 47: Buildings II.
"King Kong hug." Quick sketch in black and brown Sharpies with highlights in white opaque Signo and watercolours.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-72384088866106129102016-11-16T00:10:00.000+11:002016-11-26T12:23:08.400+11:00 Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 46
Week 46: Treehouse.
Torn paper and corrugated cardboard collage with black ballpoint detail.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-49378616946252454252016-11-09T00:10:00.000+11:002016-11-26T12:49:52.189+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 45
Week 45: Zebra.
"Deconstructed zebras." Freecut zebra silhouettes in cartridge paper, collaged onto card and striped fabric.
Update:
Week 45: Zebra II.
"What's black and white and red all over? A sunburned zebra and a newspaper." Freehand sketch of a zebra in black Sharpie with a watercolour wash and collaged newsprint. I found an ironic headline to suit this big news week.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-72081280283451934542016-11-02T00:10:00.000+11:002016-11-26T16:08:43.323+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 44
Week 44: Spain.
Sketch in red and black Sharpie on white card, based on several Google Image photo references.
Update:
Week 44: Spain II.
"The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain." Cartridge papers of various colours, mesh baking sheet and photocopied flowers, collaged onto pink card. Some brown Sharpie shading. Inspiration from a Google Image search of publicity stills of Eliza Doolittle Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-38682459154881380582016-10-27T12:32:00.000+11:002016-11-26T12:36:12.587+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, bonus round
Bonus Challenge: #AUSILLO
Sketch in black fineline Sharpie on watercolour paper, and coloured with watercolour pencils. (I did use an HB pencil first, before inking, which I haven't done in quite a while.) I decided to surround the girl with a few Australian inventions and icons. Based on two different photos of children, one from a Google search, another from my own collection.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-43515755865773564182016-10-26T00:10:00.000+11:002016-11-26T16:15:12.294+11:00 Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 43
Week 43: Rainbow.
"Pot of Gold - Found!". Black Sharpie, watercolour pencils and Kindy Glitz glitter glue, on watercolour paper, collaged onto white card. Photographed under a halogen lamp.
Update:
Week 43: Rainbow II.
"Rainbow Paddle-pop." Just a quickie sketch of a kids' summer favourite - for all of its colours, the Streets Rainbow Paddle-pop is simply vanilla/caramel flavour. Drawing is Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-18912744064763842022016-10-19T00:10:00.000+11:002016-10-25T23:20:47.745+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 42
Week 42: Dog.
Freecut silhouettes collaged onto metallic card. Halogen light, indoors.
Update:
Week 42: Dog II.
"Bonnie." Watercolours on damp watercolour paper, black finepoint, white opaque Signo and brown Paint FX. Based on a 1962 photograph from my own collection.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-75700237018916285432016-10-12T00:10:00.000+11:002016-10-25T22:45:08.826+11:00 Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 41
Week 41: Island.
Sketch in finepoint black Sharpie, plus with colored pencils. From several inspirational elements found in a Google Image search.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30629051.post-30259785522773869582016-10-05T00:10:00.000+11:002016-10-25T22:40:03.082+11:00Year 3 of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 40
Week 40: Blue.
"Portrait of the artist as an Andorian from 'Star Trek'." Oil pastels on watercolour paper, from a photo from my album.Therin of Andorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544949467067318021noreply@blogger.com0