Heather I think your big earnest smile pic is lovely - definitely the way to go. Plus, your photo is clearly taken by someone else, which is cool and implies that you actually have friends and a social life.
I'm fascinated by the online proliferation of self-portraits - mine included - that show one arm out of frame but outstretched holding the camera. Such a funny confirmation of how solitary modern life can be, while also being overtly social in that one takes the photo to share with others - who for the most part exist in our imaginations. Odd.
A couple years ago I suggested to a friend in nyc, a photographer, in need of extra cash, that she offer to take hipster friendster/myspace/nerve photos for people. She advertised with a nerve profile (but they blocked her), and a craigslist ad, which was a hit. She would go out on her lunch break, arrange with people to take their arty/flattering photos, and then charged $75 per digital pic. Seems like a good gig for anyone here.
I just saw this little essay .. traces self-portraiture from Jan van Eyck to myspace.
The funny thing about the picture I posted- the architecture DOESN'T SUCK!! It's a 100+ year old shed with a dirt floor in a Telluride back yard. home to a beer fridge (but no fully krausened Old Style), a TON of tools, and 30 or so bikes. mmmmm. Still standing strong after all these years, and I bet nobody told the guy building it to design for 100 psf snow loads.
I think for me the key to casual pictures is not knowing that they are being taken until they show up in your mail. and Heather- the guy making the face is named Dan, you know him?
I almsot never take self portraits because I have a digital SLR, and I haven't invested in the wireless cable release yet (camera doesn't accomodate a regular cable release). So I have to use self-timer, and just hope I end up in the shot, and that it's in focus. None of my lenses are a good size for the arm's length shot, so some of the self-timer ones are pretty funny.
I'd fully support the re-issue of ladies' small architecture sucks, and this time, in PINK!!! And perhaps Sustainable Edition too. But I looooove my lavender one, for sure.
Or how about a black pinstripe shirt, saying "Starchitecture Sucks"?? I would totally wear it!
Re: treekiller - Yes, all your beloved "limited item trend setting fashion statements" (love that term! - "Say yes to LITSFS! Buy now!") are made without any sweatshop labor in downtown LA - from the birth of each shirt to printing to handling & shipping. And from there it's all the mail man's fault...ha ha.
Re: Heather - Isn't it funny how ten thousands of people are now follwing the photo adventures of three obiously occidental blokes in Japan since you posted that "doppelganger" link? And everybody's thinking things like "Oooh, look at that architecture!" or "Aaah, look at these great colors!" Arigato gozaimasu, thank you for that one! :-)
I'll take a free trade jute sack cloth version - but then I should be asking for a locally grown fiber- hmmm? OH, recycled coke bottle plastic fabric- sustainable and local (to most places in the us). Paul- can you ask dov to look into alt fibers for the next print run?
amandine: yes i am with you. and archinect, here is why:
the first edition of archinect sucks t's did not include the ladies fit. while a lot of us ladies did buy the t, it just doesn't fit nicely...it's all like, loose and baggy. and let's face it, the fit is key when wearing a t-shirt.
i did buy a red less t, so i'm looking forward to that...
so anyways, yes, a reissue would be the coolest. for us ladies. and for your general viewing experience too, of course. unless you like us wearing baggy clothes.
You could always alter the men's size t-shirt to fit you, cut off the sleeves & turn into a boatneck, so it is drapey rather than baggy and shapeless, etc. Come on, solve this problem, don't be limited by t-shirt qua t-shirt!
this is just like those what's wrong with this picture? puzzles that you used to see when you were a child.
this image hasbeen doctored/manipulated/enhanced via photoshop...and although it was a helluva weekend—so i'm told—i still have no idea why the shirt is on backwards...
heaven only knows what else will emerge when i finally commit to running for office
mdler, thinking of you too. How couldn't i? But seriously, we live in the same town. This whole internet thing is goofy. Let's get drunk and eat omelets.
puddles. I can understand the passing out thing, but 1. not to Content. and 2. wear your shirt forward. Also, your walls are leany. Are you in a cold place?
post a picture of yourself in your brand new "architecture sucks" tee
heather,
i actually think the "artsy casual cool photo" is too thought out...the big earnest smile is real...
not very many of these posts include pictures. including this one!
PETITION!
STRIKE!
PROTEST!
REVOLT!
UNITE!
RE-PRINT the small ladies arch sucks t's.
I think aml is with me. please sign below. Don't let civil disobedience be the only recourse.
Heather I think your big earnest smile pic is lovely - definitely the way to go. Plus, your photo is clearly taken by someone else, which is cool and implies that you actually have friends and a social life.
I'm fascinated by the online proliferation of self-portraits - mine included - that show one arm out of frame but outstretched holding the camera. Such a funny confirmation of how solitary modern life can be, while also being overtly social in that one takes the photo to share with others - who for the most part exist in our imaginations. Odd.
A couple years ago I suggested to a friend in nyc, a photographer, in need of extra cash, that she offer to take hipster friendster/myspace/nerve photos for people. She advertised with a nerve profile (but they blocked her), and a craigslist ad, which was a hit. She would go out on her lunch break, arrange with people to take their arty/flattering photos, and then charged $75 per digital pic. Seems like a good gig for anyone here.
I just saw this little essay .. traces self-portraiture from Jan van Eyck to myspace.
The funny thing about the picture I posted- the architecture DOESN'T SUCK!! It's a 100+ year old shed with a dirt floor in a Telluride back yard. home to a beer fridge (but no fully krausened Old Style), a TON of tools, and 30 or so bikes. mmmmm. Still standing strong after all these years, and I bet nobody told the guy building it to design for 100 psf snow loads.
I think for me the key to casual pictures is not knowing that they are being taken until they show up in your mail. and Heather- the guy making the face is named Dan, you know him?
No, but he has a doppelganger.
I almsot never take self portraits because I have a digital SLR, and I haven't invested in the wireless cable release yet (camera doesn't accomodate a regular cable release). So I have to use self-timer, and just hope I end up in the shot, and that it's in focus. None of my lenses are a good size for the arm's length shot, so some of the self-timer ones are pretty funny.
I'd fully support the re-issue of ladies' small architecture sucks, and this time, in PINK!!! And perhaps Sustainable Edition too. But I looooove my lavender one, for sure.
i support the special production of the hairshirt and burlap versions of the 'architecture sucks' shirt.
and a black velvet one, too.
Or how about a black pinstripe shirt, saying "Starchitecture Sucks"?? I would totally wear it!
Re: treekiller - Yes, all your beloved "limited item trend setting fashion statements" (love that term! - "Say yes to LITSFS! Buy now!") are made without any sweatshop labor in downtown LA - from the birth of each shirt to printing to handling & shipping. And from there it's all the mail man's fault...ha ha.
Re: Heather - Isn't it funny how ten thousands of people are now follwing the photo adventures of three obiously occidental blokes in Japan since you posted that "doppelganger" link? And everybody's thinking things like "Oooh, look at that architecture!" or "Aaah, look at these great colors!" Arigato gozaimasu, thank you for that one! :-)
if you make "starchitecture sucks" then i want "interior design blows" and "urban planning swallows."
I'll take a free trade jute sack cloth version - but then I should be asking for a locally grown fiber- hmmm? OH, recycled coke bottle plastic fabric- sustainable and local (to most places in the us). Paul- can you ask dov to look into alt fibers for the next print run?
that's it! i am going permanent. tattoo architecture sucks on one arm and starchitecture sucks on the other.
why arm?...forehead...
beta, what doesn't suck?
I GOT MY GARWONDLER SHIRT TODAY!!! hahahahaha, it ROCKS. THANK YOU, SUSAN! Will post a pic tomorrow in daylight. woohoo!
myriam, do your boobs fit? :)
katze, you mean bewbz...
(\___/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
\m/ word :)
you'll have to wait and see!
bon ben allez (I know it's not brand new but wtf):
and a detail view of the customized collar:
bon ben allez (I know it's not brand new but wtf):
and a detail view of the customized collar:
damson, why the arms? that way when i am tugging on big beta, i can fantasize a little easier...;]
French, merci pour la photo! Tres bon!
myriam i'll be checking this thread every five minutes! \m/
also received my Garwondler shirt last night, thanks Susan. I love the special "RAD Garwondler shirt of the day" tag on the back. nice touch.
picture #1 to come later today (I wore it to work, incognito...)
Susan Surface is the coolest archinecter bar none, including the Garwondler.
Seriously, what the? Hahahahhaa.
Susan -
Amazing photo's.
amandine: yes i am with you. and archinect, here is why:
the first edition of archinect sucks t's did not include the ladies fit. while a lot of us ladies did buy the t, it just doesn't fit nicely...it's all like, loose and baggy. and let's face it, the fit is key when wearing a t-shirt.
i did buy a red less t, so i'm looking forward to that...
so anyways, yes, a reissue would be the coolest. for us ladies. and for your general viewing experience too, of course. unless you like us wearing baggy clothes.
garwondler is in my extended network!!!
You could always alter the men's size t-shirt to fit you, cut off the sleeves & turn into a boatneck, so it is drapey rather than baggy and shapeless, etc. Come on, solve this problem, don't be limited by t-shirt qua t-shirt!
i want my garwondler shirt...i'll wear it with my elephant thong
Garwondler is in my 'top 8'
betadinesutures, the T-shirt says "Architecture Sucks", not "Architecture Tugs".
mdler did you ever email me with a request? I'm sure i can accomodate it. :)
Casual Friday.
It's like meta-garwondler... garwondler himself has become the elephant.
yes. no one quite knows what to make of it/him.
mdler always seems to know what to make with him.
more t-shirt pictures pleaaaaaaase!
Whenever "le$$" comes :P
garpike
thinkin' of you...
Susan: I like that attitude! ;-)
i got my shirts today!
pictures to follow...
this is just like those what's wrong with this picture? puzzles that you used to see when you were a child.
this image hasbeen doctored/manipulated/enhanced via photoshop...and although it was a helluva weekend—so i'm told—i still have no idea why the shirt is on backwards...
heaven only knows what else will emerge when i finally commit to running for office
good to see you are keeping the theme alive - no pants! Cute butt BTW :)
mdler, thinking of you too. How couldn't i? But seriously, we live in the same town. This whole internet thing is goofy. Let's get drunk and eat omelets.
puddles. I can understand the passing out thing, but 1. not to Content. and 2. wear your shirt forward. Also, your walls are leany. Are you in a cold place?
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