Altman at Large

Editorials listed in alphabetical order

Absence of Ugliness

A Day in the Life

DRAW 7: Three grains of salt and two thumbs up.

Just what is art these days?

The Tyranny of Presentation Software

Ventura 7.0

Who Says Macros are Only For the Advanced?
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Absence of Ugliness continued

"So how about if I start by saying, 'I'm not a professional designer. What can I do to create good-looking artwork?"

"That's great," I answered the host of the show. "And I'll respond that I'm not a professional designer either, and neither are most DRAW users. So when we approach a project, we shouldn't try for too much. We shouldn't try to reach beyond our grasp."

The director took off her headset and seemed more interested in our conversation than how it would translate into a television show. "So you're saying that I shouldn't try to make a piece of art beautiful?"

"Not if you haven't the ability," I answered. "If you're not a professional, I think it is far more important to make sure that your art isn't ugly."

"Absence of ugliness."

"Precisely--that is the rallying cry of the amateur contingent of DRAW users."

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