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Description One of several drawings I've done at work.
Not a great environment for drawing but,
I'm not a great artist anyway.
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Comments: 58

Ljoewing [2014-10-28 13:14:20 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!!

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Meltin In reply to Ljoewing [2014-11-01 00:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Ljoewing In reply to Meltin [2014-11-02 01:47:35 +0000 UTC]

  you're welcome! 
It is really cool art!

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Meltin In reply to Ljoewing [2014-11-03 04:23:45 +0000 UTC]

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SalHunter [2013-10-04 08:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful interwoven shapes and fantastic details!

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Meltin In reply to SalHunter [2013-10-08 00:47:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ma'am!

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marcgosselin [2013-09-29 05:49:13 +0000 UTC]

This one is definitely my fav of yours.

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Meltin In reply to marcgosselin [2013-09-29 19:34:04 +0000 UTC]

Great! Thanks Marc.

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marcgosselin In reply to Meltin [2013-09-30 01:34:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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Larainjp [2013-09-19 05:54:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow,  your work just keeps getting better.  You certainly are a great artist!  I've been in hospital for a month, it's nice to see 2 pieces of new work from you, now I'm finally able to pick up my laptop.  Hope things are good for you

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Meltin In reply to Larainjp [2013-09-27 02:43:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Larain. I appreciate that. Nice to hear

 from you again,too.

Sorry to hear you were in the hospital. Hope 

you're feeling better. I'm fine. More importantly,

how art thou?

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Larainjp In reply to Meltin [2013-09-28 06:21:24 +0000 UTC]

As I've already mentioned.  I'm so much better.  Not  nearly so much pain and I refuse to take anything other than paracetamol after my withdrawal from the morphine.  I'm managing pain with the study of meditation in a much more serious and committed way  Apparently I can also raise the happiness and fulfillment of others whilst at it too and improve and suffering in the world.  I'll do my best anyway


Your's fine, doesn't tell me much.  How's your daughter doing? Relationship? Work? Message me if it's all too private, I'd love to know how you are doing

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Meltin In reply to Larainjp [2013-09-28 21:32:32 +0000 UTC]

Glad you're feeling better,managing pain without the use of drugs,

and raising the happiness and fulfillment of others,AND improving

the suffering in the world. Only you could get all that,from a month

stay in the hospital. More people should be so inspired.

Not enough info,eh? Hmmm. Are you a friend,or just another one of 

those nosey types. Hmmm. My daughter is doing great. Straight A's,

in college. She has to work for it but,she's fine with that. I've had a rocky

road with my girlfriend but,we're working things out,little by little. She's a

really wonderful,caring person. I'm a very,lucky guy. Work has been super crazy for the

last 9,10 months but,there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe I

can see one,anyway. Or maybe I died,and my brain is being flooded with

endorfins. Have to get back to you on that one. For now.....


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Larainjp In reply to Meltin [2013-09-30 09:35:01 +0000 UTC]

Hmmmm!  I think I might need to practice at the meditation a little more before I can raise the happiness, fulfillment of others and improve the suffering in the world.  I'll give it my best shot though!  


I'm a very nosey type friend.  How can I ever be a good friend without understanding the psyche of those I care about?  I make it my business to discover all I can.   Not that many people interest me to be honest, although of course I do care for their well being.


Well done to your daughter, it must make you very happy.  And a relationship that is working out too, wow! No relationships are ever easy, always rocky roads in my opinion but you consider yourself a lucky guy, that couldn't be better.  As long as she considers herself a lucky lady of course, which I'm sure she does. 


I don't think you died Robert, or you wouldn't be able to send messages on DA! Unless of course I'm on the same plain  You always work so hard, as long as you find time to be happy and draw then it seems like your life is on track, I'm happy for you

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Meltin In reply to Larainjp [2013-10-08 01:08:44 +0000 UTC]

Well,you were the one who said... "Apparently I can also raise the happiness and fulfillment of others whilst at it too and improve and suffering in the world." 

 Now you seem to have doubts? Are you "wishy-washy",Larain? Hmmm.
"Caring nosey",is much better than "gossipy nosey". You're a caring person,for sure. I think maybe you feel too much,sometimes.
My daughter's success makes me very happy,indeed. She works so hard,I'd hate to see her go at it like she has been,and fail.
Yep. Relationships are like traveling down a road full of potholes,in a car with no shock absorbers. I've never had a comfortable ride.
My life is on track,pretty much. I just need to learn to accept that fact. A huge problem for me. I'm too hard on myself,I think.



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Larainjp In reply to Meltin [2013-10-10 05:10:39 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I did read that meditation can raise the general well being in the world but as I said I need to practice, for quite a few years I expect  How dare you imply I may even be 'wishy-washy' never have I been so insulted (well maybe I have).  I practice daily and diligently at my meditation for the good of myself and the universe.


As always, you are perceptive.  I'm far too sensitive and it can be painful and detrimental at times but there are positives to that too.  My empathy skills are pretty sharp but then I think perhaps yours are too.  Hmmm, maybe you also suffer for your sensitivity


How can you not accept your life is on track?  I recommend meditation and living in the 'now'.  Making a point of enjoying the present instead of regretting the past and fearing the future.  You see how I'm learning  You need some shock absorbers

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Meltin In reply to Larainjp [2013-10-25 23:36:44 +0000 UTC]

I can't meditate. I'll fall asleep. I guess raising the 

general well being in the world,is up to you.

Sentimentality,is my downfall. It seems once I care, I never stop.

Life is so unpredictable,saying it's on track is....just asking for derailment.lol

I'm working on the shock absorbers.




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Larainjp In reply to Meltin [2013-10-26 06:29:06 +0000 UTC]

I fall asleep if I meditate lying down, the only way is to sit upright, not necessarily with legs crossed, I'd be in agony unable to focus.  What I read is to 'sit with dignity', so I prop myself up with cushions on the settee and make sure I hold my head high Seems to work. Being too empathetic and sentimental to the point of it being painful is not helpful for ourselves or others.  I don't ever focus on any particular suffering but for instance meditate on world poverty, suffering be diminished and resolved in time.  I'm focusing the cosmic energy  Perhaps a little ambitious for a novice but why not go for 'big'?


I think life is about caring, if you didn't care there wouldn't be much to live for.  Therefore, the more you care about the more you are alive.  I'm expecting an argument for that one somehow.  


How are you working on shock absorbing, if you are not meditating?

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Meltin In reply to Larainjp [2013-11-10 02:55:14 +0000 UTC]

I fall asleep standing up,sometimes. Work wears me out. I've tried meditation,years ago. If the world was to rely on my meditation skills to save it.....we're all screwed. We're counting on you,Larain.
"The more you care about,the more you are alive". A profound statement,indeed. How or why would I,or anyone else for that matter,argue? Let me try. Sometimes caring too much can stress you out to the point of being unhealthy. There's good stress,and bad stress. When caring gives way to worry,you have a problem. Worry is unhealthy stress,and it's also a waste of the imagination. That's the best argument I have,at the moment. Forgive me. I haven't had to "think" in awhile. I fear my brain may be going soft.
I'm doing fairly well,in the "shock absorbing" department. I quit worrying about it.

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Larainjp In reply to Meltin [2013-11-13 06:59:36 +0000 UTC]

I know when you work so hard, it's difficult to find time for anything else.  Maybe in the future you will find more time to meditate and to draw.  I'm doing my best with the meditation and although it makes me feel good it's still difficult to discipline myself every day.  Most days I manage it but sometimes I'm more focused than others.  I hope the world isn't counting on me! That's rather a lot of responsibility


I can't remember why I thought you would argue with my statement about caring  Caring only leads to stress and anxiety I think when there is a problem with neurosis.  I worry a lot about Jacob because I care so much but probably because I feel he is my responsibility.  The people in the Philippines are only partly my responsibility, I care a lot but it doesn't lead to stress and anxiety because I can only do so much and is of course not entirely my responsibility.  If I think of the opposite of caring, it's complete apathy.   That I think would be a very dull way to live.  I have the feeling you are arguing for the sake of it, simply because I suggested it


Pleased to hear you are not worrying anyway, but hope you haven't stopped caring

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Meltin In reply to Larainjp [2013-11-28 16:10:39 +0000 UTC]

The older I get,the less mental motivation I have when I get home
from work. It's easy to sit and doodle on a drawing pad tho'. If I stick to more abstract subjects,it's actually very relaxing,in a meditative sense,and I can hone my drawing skills. Trying to draw anything with high expectations would be..."counterrelaxing". I don't find drawing with expectations,relaxing.It stresses me out...usually. I've never really seriously tried meditation but,I do have difficulty quieting my mind. I think constantly. I had a discussion about that subject,not long ago. The other person said because I was a Virgo,I lived more in my mind. Constantly thinking. Well,I think constantly,and manytimes have mental conversations with myself,and other people too,I suppose. That's usually when I'm playing a certain scenarios out,in order to make a decision on some course of action. Altho',I often just daydream. This person said most people don't do that. I think they do. I'm sure you do. It just occurred to me,I may have missed your birthday. I just checked.....I did miss your birthday. I'm afraid I have been remiss,as of late. I apologize. See? I care about stuff. I'm not apathetic but,I don't think I'm neurotic,either. I understand what you mean about caring,and responsibility. You compared Jacob,to the people in the Philippines. Do you think people who leave their families,friends,and go overseas to help less fortunates,are neurotic? I wonder.
You asked if I argued for the sake of arguing. Actually,I argued because you anticipated an argument.
Hopefully this lengthy reply was more than just a bunch of gibberish. It IS long overdue tho'. Hope you're well,Larain.

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Larainjp In reply to Meltin [2013-12-02 20:51:25 +0000 UTC]

I often draw in the evening as I find it more relaxing.  Just to have a sketchbook on my lap.  At the moment I always feel I should be working on the portraits but I'm not tonight.  I can't focus all day long on the same thing anyway.  I always have expectations I think, as in I want to produce something I'm pleased with.  Even if it's ugly, I at least want it to be expressive, even if it is just a sketch.  I think my work might change a little once I start the Jungian, Active Imagination, Inner Work  Have to see if it goes to plan. 


Regarding the meditation, it's because I constantly think that I need to meditate.  I am sure you are right in that everybody has mental conversations with themselves.  In fact most people fail to listen properly because they are thinking of their response before they have even heard all that has to be said.  That's why it's important to quieten the mind but it really isn't easy at all.  I read an old Zen saying the other day, 'If you can't find 20 minutes to sit and meditate then you should find an hour."


Don't worry about missing my birthday.  I never think to look at whose birthday it is, so I probably missed yours.  You always seem to feel so guilty for things.  Don't feel guilty regarding me.  I like to hear from you sometimes, it's always interesting but it's not expected and I know how busy you are and what it is like to work long hours. 


Hmmm people who help others are not necessarily neurotic but I'm not sure I believe in altruism.  I do believe they need something from doing such a thing.  I'm pleased they do, it takes all sorts.  We all fit together like a jigsaw I think.  Each one of us has their own important role in the world.


When I said I anticipated an argument, I think it's just that I anticipate, 'food for thought' from you always, in fact I hope for it.  It's good to have someone to discuss meaningful things in life with and to be challenged.  Often conversation is chit chat.  I rarely find I'm having deep conversations and there is a part of me that longs for it.  I wouldn't want it all of the time, I like giggling too much but sometimes is definitely good.


Why do we have two lots of messages going?  Could we condense them down to one and tackle all subjects in one go?  Your message is not that long overdue.  I'm always saying you should never stress about something that is meant to be enjoyable.  It's not a chore, or shouldn't be  Simply reply when you feel you would like to without feeling guilty.  Hope to hear from you soon ha ha!

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MeFlyingFree [2013-09-13 04:04:30 +0000 UTC]

Jeez!

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Meltin In reply to MeFlyingFree [2013-09-15 06:25:49 +0000 UTC]

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Keneru92 [2013-09-04 22:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Incredible !! Great metaphysical shapes.....make me shocked ! I'm totally fall in love with your works !

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Meltin In reply to Keneru92 [2013-09-11 08:47:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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HMissXX [2013-09-03 18:08:07 +0000 UTC]

You are a wonderful artist with a great imagination!

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Meltin In reply to HMissXX [2013-09-11 08:49:16 +0000 UTC]

That's quite a compliment,coming from you,Christina.
Thank you,I appreciate it very much.

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HMissXX In reply to Meltin [2013-09-11 09:39:36 +0000 UTC]

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Meltin In reply to HMissXX [2013-09-12 05:36:19 +0000 UTC]

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HMissXX In reply to Meltin [2013-09-12 05:55:26 +0000 UTC]

sss

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Deborah-Valentine [2013-08-03 02:53:41 +0000 UTC]

both are great!!!

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Meltin In reply to Deborah-Valentine [2013-08-04 03:13:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Deborah

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Bernardumaine [2013-07-27 06:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Nice work !

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Meltin In reply to Bernardumaine [2013-07-27 21:37:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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ScorpionArt1110 [2013-07-10 06:19:53 +0000 UTC]

Nice work Bob, crazy details !

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Meltin In reply to ScorpionArt1110 [2013-07-13 03:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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ScorpionArt1110 In reply to Meltin [2013-07-21 09:06:39 +0000 UTC]

Welcome :]

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ArtByCher [2013-07-09 12:39:46 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic detail, Robert!

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Meltin In reply to ArtByCher [2013-07-09 23:19:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Cher.
I appreciate it

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meregoddess [2013-07-06 19:14:56 +0000 UTC]

What a creative mind you have! Your shading, as always, is superb. I love how everything is intertwined together, like they're all a part of one thing. I like how you did the holes, giving the image depth.

I have one question though...

Why did you draw the vagina?

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Meltin In reply to meregoddess [2013-07-06 20:29:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ann. What "vagina"? I don't draw them.
At least,not on purpose.

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meregoddess In reply to Meltin [2013-07-06 22:34:15 +0000 UTC]

OMG!!! You don't SEE IT???

Oh wait. That's VIRGINIA...uh, never mind...

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Meltin In reply to meregoddess [2013-07-07 20:42:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh,a Virginia. Yea,I may have accidentally put one of those in there.

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eastcorkpainter [2013-07-06 16:30:15 +0000 UTC]

It's a very detailed, trippy piece. Love the shading on the bones and objects. Such a cool imagination you have Bob!

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Meltin In reply to eastcorkpainter [2013-07-06 17:09:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch,Niall. Not exactly what I'd like to be doing but,
at least I'm drawing something.

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The-Lucky-Woodworker [2013-07-06 12:07:29 +0000 UTC]

very detailed. a lot better than i can draw

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Meltin In reply to The-Lucky-Woodworker [2013-07-06 17:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tim. Better because you don't really draw...do you?

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The-Lucky-Woodworker In reply to Meltin [2013-07-06 23:22:39 +0000 UTC]

only with solidworks or mastercam

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Meltin In reply to The-Lucky-Woodworker [2013-07-07 04:15:29 +0000 UTC]

That's cheating. lol

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