planetFigure - Inspirational

[Patrick Kirk]

I gotta agree, the planet has been a great source for me to learn. By nature our passion is one we do in solitary (Pete, stop...I know what you are thinking; Larry you are SO shallow! sheez, you two!), and this forum helps bring it all together in a community. It's all about sharing, and would like to think that I am better person for the friends I have made from this and other forums...

This is my sensitive big guy side :lol:

Pete, you better be at MFCA...I'd hate to have to hunt you down amigo! :lol:

 

[Shane]

This is a good opportunity to do something I should have done a long time ago, and that's thank Gordy and his suppport staff for creating and maintaining this site. I especially like the ease with which we can post our work here. Though I tend to lurk more than post--a good thing given my mercurial tendencies of late--I do appreciate this site and the general good nature of those who post here.

 

[quang]

Hello Marc,

Like thousands of others, I took up the guitar after hearing 'Apache' (what else? ) by the Shadows in the early sixties. I played in several school bands in the various styles which were fashionable at the time.

After a 25-years hiatus (marriage, kids, jobs, the works,...), I fulfilled my childhood dream at last: to be the proud owner of a Fiesta Red '57 Stratocaster like my hero's, Hank Marvin of the Shadows. Since then, the GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) is getting worse and worse. :lol:

These days, I play mostly instrumentals (Shadows, Ventures, surf music) and blues stuff (B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Duke Robillard).

I usually play while waiting for the putty to cure (20 minute-break). I also play and surf on the internet at the same time or while watching TV or reading. Sometimes I feel like running a race before Mr. Parkinson or arthritis gets me!

As for the AMSS bust, you'll find many Rubens' paintings (inc. several self-portraits)

HERE

Also keep in mind that the fashion at the times in Belgium/Holland was the same as in Spain: BLACK and WHITE. No alternative. That will give you the opportunity to study how a great master like Rubens dealt with these two notorious non-colours. No simple matter but ain't that what learning is all about?

Best of luck,
Quang

 

[Grizzly]

Ok here's a nebie question. What is AMSS

 

[quang]

Thomas,

AMSS stands for Antwerp Model Soldier Society. More info HERE



Quang

 

[Guy]

Hey Thomas,
AMSS is a club that is based in Belgium
http://www.amss.be/

 

[Guy]

Here is a pic of Quangs bust that was shown in their Show pics

 

[Pete_H]

Well, LtCol. Kirk, scouts out front ... I'm not going to MFCA. Sorry, amigo. Guess you'll have to go to Chicago, dude!

To all,
Patrick's right - a "solitary" hobby (no Patrick, I won't tell anybody about that flock of lost camels you were "pushing across the road" in Kuwait back in '91 ) indeed. But here's something we've tried out at the San Diego club: painting parties. Basically, we all congregate at someone's house on a weekend and just paint and/or sculpt. Even if you only have 3 or 4 people show up, it's still a hoot. Besides, we get to see first-hand how each does their work and learn from each other.

 

[garyjd]

Rob, Thanks for the kind words my friend.

Quang, It's nice to see your smiling face make an appearance. Very nice looking guitars. I could not play one to save my life so I'd have to settle for the "dirt nap". Welcome back.~Gary

 

[RobH]

Guitars!

Give me a Didgeridoo anyday!