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rapidograph
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[2001-11-11 22:06:02 +0000 UTC]
"is Pantone 356C with envy"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 828; Deviations: 100; Watchers: 491
Watching: 562; Pageviews: 154125; Comments Made: 17815; Friends: 562
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Pixar, Blue Sky, ILM, Dreamworks, Aardman, Klasky-Csupo, Spumco (I mean shucks, what'dya expect!)Favorite movies: anything by the Coen Bros, Tim Burton, Ridley Scott, Terry Gilliam or Nick Park
Favorite bands / musical artists: BB King, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', SRV, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Brian Setzer
Favorite writers: Douglas Adams, Garrison Keillor, Shel Silverstein, Neil Gaiman, William Goldman
Favorite games: Pictionary, but no one wants to play me anymore
Favorite gaming platform: Miss Scarlett did it in the Ballroom with the Candlestick
Tools of the Trade: Sharpie XF & non-photo pencil, PS & Painter, Maya & Max, caffeine & laughter
Other Interests: animating silly creatures for fun & profit, screenwriting & storyboarding for film/comics
# About me
... the Rapidograph is an innovative technical drafting pen used by artists, architects, designers, engineers and hobbyists for over 50 years to produce precise consistent ink lines through the use of its unique barrel-shaped nib and refillable cartridge... with the advent of CAD programs and disposable nylon tips in the 1990's, the Rapidograph experienced a slow demise in popularity, acquiring a reputation for its uncanny ability to clog up or leak all over your artwork just 5 minutes before finishing your piece...*[special note]: it is not spelled "Radiograph"... a radiograph is a dental instrument that measures the density of plaque buildup on a patient's teeth, and frankly that's just plain nasty...
... so anyways, I am a graphic artist by trade and a born-n-bred Pacific Northwest treehugger by nature... I have an extensive background in large-format graphics production with over 10 years experience in all aspects of sign design and custom manufacturing to include precious metals, artisan glass, fiberoptics, resin casting and faux finishes... I have a bachelor's degree in graphic design with a major emphasis in broadcast animation, and since I'm a glutton for punishment I couldn't resist getting an associate's degree as well, only this time it was in animation art & design back in 2003...
... over the years, I've worked such bizarre side jobs as a radio disc jockey, a sound effects editor, a Photoshop tutor, a shipwright, a very bad standup comedian, a banquet caterer and even a paratransit driver... much like my username, I also experienced a slow demise in popularity in the 1990's (but that's another story)...
... I have a fondness for sailboats, flying stunt kites, beachcombing, gourmet cooking on a crappy budget, 80's pop music and subculture, old Hot Wheels cars, sleight-of-hand magic, underground comix, seducing women with cheesecake and writing the great American screenplay just as soon as I finish mowing my lawn...
... and yes it's true... I have registered the use of the ellipsis or the "dotdotdot" on the internet until the year 2094... I have a US patent on it actually, and everytime someone uses it I make 1.2 cents in royalties...
current residence: Seattle Washington (soon to be renamed "Starbucksopolis")
deviantWEAR sizing preference: sloppy is better in an XXL
*[edit: I've lost a bunch of weight since this entry, these days even an XL hangs off of me like a shower curtain with armholes]
fave genre of music: contemporary/electric blues, pounding roots rock and really loud danceable swingboogie
fave style of art: 3D modeling & character animation, with 19th century Impressionism coming in at a close 2nd
fave cartoon characters: Snoopy, Scooby, Calvin & Hobbes, Invader Zim, Little Nemo in Slumberland, Daffy, Goofy, Pogo
fave cookie: Oatmeal with White Chocolate and Cranberries
fave decade: 80's baby, and if you were there it wasn't just style over substance
fave quote: "You never really know someone until you go camping with them" -- Will Rogers
# Comments
Comments: 6242
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Oh Gary, I miss you my friend. Your birthday is in two days. Wish you were here to celebrate it. I hope you are baking up a delicious storm wherever your spirit may be. ❤️
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Wow, it has been a long time, I haven't seen nor spoken to you for years now. I hope all is well with you.
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uh. so i hate to be the bearer of bad news, six months late, but Gary passed away a couple years ago. :c
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Yes, I forgot all about it when I last posted that comment, then I remembered after.
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I was gone for a long time, huh? You dumped this space suit while I was away 
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I had no idea , you were a wonderful man and a source of much wisdom and friendship. I'll always rememeber you
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i met you here so long ago... It still amazes me that 1s and 0s created friendship...I am so very grateful to have known you in person too. you will always be my dear friend. love and hugs, Garebear!
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I found some old comments from you yesterday.. they were from two years ago and I hadn't been on dA to see them. You said something about Pete being lucky... You always had this way with words that made me feel really special. I know you would really like Pete, had you gotten the chance to meet him, I could imagine you two having a laugh and doing magic tricks..
Miss you, Gary, always will
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It's January 26th which means it's that time of the year again and your special day is here! We hope you have an awesome day with lots of birthday fun, gifts, happiness and most definitely, lots of cake! Here's to another year!
Many well wishes and love from your friendly birthdays team
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Birthdays Team
This birthday greeting was brought to you by: KoudelkaW
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Rest In Peace and I know you cannot reply to this but Happy Birthday.
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Rest in peace, my dearest sweetest friend. I think of you often and wish I had of spoke more. The guilt that I did not keep in contact since last Sept overwhelms me. I know that you wouldn't want me to feel this way though. I have cried a lot and went back home to pick up the framed photograph you bought for me all those years ago. I will never forget your kindness. You were one of my first ever friends here. You showed me such love, unconditionally, and you had the biggest heart for all your friends. I only wish I could have made it over there to meet you. Rest easy, sweet Gary.. I will never ever forget you. Nor your inspiring and infectious personality.
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He wouldn't want the guilt sweetie. He knew we all did what we could to stay in touch as best we can with our crazy lives <3 He loved talking to you and valued you dearly <3
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Thanks honey. I'm finally starting to see that... It's hard though, I just want to message him one last time and tell him how special he is to me.
At least I get to be able to tell my friends that though, like you. For that I am very grateful
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The world was a better place for having had you, Gary. Thank you for everything.
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My heart has been broken in two. :heartbreak:
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Gary I wish we hadn't lost touch in these last few years. I will always miss you. I still have those recipes you emailed me 10 years ago 'starred' in my inbox. 
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