I wanted to create an error message that fades from a bright red to a lighter shade on the ActiveState website Komodo beta page.

After a bit of research I found the Moo.fx Javascript Library, which was super easy to implement. I triggered the colour transition using the window.onload event. (I used Simon Willis’ function to add the event to the window.onload handler).

I’ll add a link to the beta page so you can experience the beauty yourself.

I was looking through my projects folder and found this motorcycle. I remember at the time that I was painting it, I was really happy about the new techniques I was learning about. I was also really excited about maintaining momentum and to keep on painting and learning. That was two months ago and I haven’t finished it. Regardless, here it is. I’ll make some time to finish it soon.

I thought I liked painting. Rather, I wanted to like painting. Turns out I don’t. I wanted to like it like I like drawing. But it’s not the same. I don’t have the same control. What I visualize in my head doesn’t materialize. Maybe it’s because I never learned to think like a painter. I can certainly think like a drawer. Or any other piece of furniture.

“I don’t like the colour. FUCK!! Meh. Groan” - Donna

Maybe my frustration is limited to physical paint. I’ve had better success with digital painting.

Yes it is.