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Color/Light/Perception: Red Planet Glows Green!

11/27/2023

Mars probe sees Red Planet atmosphere glowing green at night!

Scientists just observed Mars' nightglow
in the visible light spectrum
for the very first time.
Mars might be the Red Planet, but its atmosphere glows green.

Artist's impression of ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detecting the green glow of oxygen in the Martian atmosphere. This emission, spotted on the dayside of Mars, is similar to the night glow seen around Earth's atmosphere from space. (Image credit: ESA)

Using the European Space Agency's (ESA) ExoMars
Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), scientists have observed
Mars' atmosphere glowing green for the first time ever
— in the visible light spectrum, that is.
The effect is called airglow
(or dayglow or nightglow, depending on the hour),
and it occurs on Earth, too.
While it shares some similarities with the northern lights
(or aurora) here on our planet,
it's a different phenomenon with different causes.
Nightglow, in particular, "occurs when two oxygen atoms combine to form an oxygen molecule,"
according to ESA, ExoMars. On Mars, this happens at an altitude of approximately 31 miles (50 km).
By comparison, auroras occur when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's magnetic field.

Scientists have suspected Mars to have airglow
for some 40 years, but the first observation only occurred a decade ago by ESA's Mars Express orbiter, which detected the phenomenon in the infrared spectrum.
Then, in 2020, scientists observed the phenomenon in visible light using TGO, but in Martian daylight rather than at night. Now, we've seen the phenomenon at night
via TGO (Trace Gas Orbiter). -Stefanie Waldek

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Murals On The Street! / Jonas Never

11/20/2023

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Jonas Never Never More a Mural!

This was sent to me from Sue W.:
Silver Lake: A Jonas Never mural of musicians Beck, Elliott Smith, Jackson Browne and the Silversun Pickups in Silver Lake, put up when Floyd’s 99 Barbershop occupied the space, has reportedly been painted over by the building’s new tenant, which is part of a chain of tanning salons.
A new mural is said to be due for the wall. [L.A. Dork]

This iconic mural in Silver Lake on Parkman/Sunset featuring the holy trinity of Elliott Smith, Beck, and Silversun Pickups, was completely painted over by a new tenant -- a tanning salon chain that apparently didn't want to pay for upkeep but now promises their own mural.

“Yea… Promises, Promises! What a Shame!
Another Great Mural lost!
I hope they hire Mr. Never to paint the new one!
( Homeboyz from my old neighborhood! )” -RQ

Here are a few of Jonas’ murals from his
Not-Twitter-Any-More-X-Account
twitter.com/never1959?lang=en:

"5 days and an unbelievable amount of @MontanaPaint
to do this 41’ "Lizard King" in Venice Beach.
#JimMorrison actually lived/crashed here and they shot the Doors here, as well" -NEVER!

"Pretty amazing experience painting @tompetty
on Ventura Blvd just in time for the #vampirewalk" -NEVER!

“Underwater action at @thevenicewhaler... I'm really happy with the way this one came out #veniceisforlovers” -NEVER!

"Here's a Pacific Ocean Park mural I just did at Ashland Hill on Main st in Santa Monica @66SunsetStrip" -NEVER!

Here’s an Interview:
Jonas Never Interview
By Nick Douglas Published February 27, 2019

And his…

and... "X"

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Spotlight Update / Tracy Lee Stum

11/13/2023

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As usual, Tracy’s been painting up a storm!

“I have had a busy summer!
I want to share some of the great work that I have done recently.” -Tracy Lee Stum

Tilt: A Tracy Lee Stum Museum will take you on a journey filled with delight, laughter and awe. You’ll step into unbelievable life-size murals for an unforgettable and inimitable experience of art.

TiLT: American Dream Gets A Makeover!

"We are thrilled to announce that our facade
at American Dream recently had a makeover.
This bright new entrance is sure to pique the curiosity
and 'TiLT' visitors' points of view!" -Tracy

You can learn more about TiLT here

The artwork Tracy creates is a far cry from paintings
behind velvet ropes in museums.
Her art is made to be played in,
and this is the foundation for
Tilt A Tracy Lee Stum Museum
an experience like no other where people of all ages can step through the looking glass and revive their sense of wonder.
With every stroke of brush or strike of chalk, Tracy transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Her journey from aspiring artist to award winning master
of her craft has culminated in
Tilt A Tracy Lee Stum Museum,
the purest expression of her love for art and imagination.

"We are looking to expand TiLT!
Are you interested in bringing
TiLT: A Tracy Lee Stum Museum
to your community?
We would love to hear from you!
info@tracyleestum" -Tracy

Client: Braunabiity
Name of Piece: Access Aisle Campaign
Size of piece: 20’ x 10’
Materials:Vinyl graphic / digital design

"My team and I loved creating this 3D Access Aisle artwork, an optical illusion resembling a raised barrier to discourage drivers from misusing the space intended for those with mobility challenges.
The 3D Access Aisle is visible in cities around the country as a conversation starter about inclusion.

The optical illusion was designed to work with
standardized parking slots adjacent to
mobility challenged support vehicles.
My concept began with looking at the older version
parking striping feature in disabilities parking zones.
Our team hoped the added optical illusion
would draw more attention to these zones.
By using the approved blue curb color,
the design seamlessly replaced the standard
flat striping in the parking spots,
maintaining code requirements for the design.

"Thanks to Braunability for asking my team and and I to contribute to this engaging civic project." -Tracy

Client: NVIDIA for the Siggraph Convention
Name of Piece: Utah Teapot
Size of Piece: 10’ x 15’
Materials: Chalk Pastel on Pavement

"Pioneering Graphics for the AI Generation"
was the mission statement.
We partnered with Nvidia for their Siggraph Convention.
Our team created a 3D chalk drawing which pays homage
to the Utah Teapot, an iconic 3D test object.
We attempted to capture the process of an image being generated in reference to AI being able to generate
incredible imagery now.
The teapot is glass and lit in a way to highlight the realism that we're able to achieve with computer graphics in present-day.

Once the layout design was completed, our team member Julio Jimenez recreated the teapot using 3D rendering software to effectively create the luminance of glass
as it would work with the existing environment.
Guests interacted around the borders of the design,
standing on the perimeter of the virtual space.

Visitors to the site loved the artwork and enjoyed discussing the use of the Utah teapot in the design.

Tracy was also the "Featured Speaker" at the 23rd annual International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) in Minneapolis on October 26, 2023.
IRDC features two days of engaging educational and networking experiences for visual merchandising and store design professionals from across the globe.

Interested in working with Tracy?
Do you have any questions about her work?
Do you need help with an upcoming event or activation?
If so, you can contact her here:
[email protected]

Copyright (C) 2023 Right Angle Management.
All rights reserved.

Her mailing address is:
Right Angle Management
237 CALIFORNIA STREET
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
USA

Here's a link to Tracy’s ‘Featured Artist’ blog-post
here on "Duit-On-Mon-Dai" for 2-27-23
http://www.artandsoulproductions.com/blog/tracy-lee-stum-muralist-3d-street-chalk-artist

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Stunning Glass Murals! / Bonnie Rubinstein

11/6/2023

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Bonnie Rubinstein Studio
https://www.rubinsteinstudio.com/
email: [email protected]
phone: 715-220-8105

“I am pretty much a 2D Painter Guy, although I have dabbled in the 3D worlds of painted tile and glass painting
and glazes for stained glass windows,
and some etching and sandblasting…
But this Gal takes it all to another level altogether!
I love Bonnie’s work, and I really respect her dedication to exploring her medium deeply,
and her courage to work on such a large and monumental scale!” -RQ

GLASS MURAL
REPRESENTING 7 ECOSYSTEMS

This huge 11' x 13' fused glass art mural
is a beautiful celebration of nature!
Each piece features stunning colors and forms
inspired by seven different ecosystems that
evolve into one another in 2' x 4' fused glass panels.

The concept for this project was a collaboration with high school students
through a grant provided by
the WI Arts Board 'EcoLegacy' project

Scaffolding for installation! 15' above ground level. Exiting (and frightening) experience!

“The concept for this unique mural was developed in a fun glass workshop that I (Bonnie) taught to River Falls High School students in 2010. During the workshop, the students learned about how to work in fused glass, the impact of public art, and the importance of preserving a healthy planet.
The students came up with this amazing concept supporting sustainability, which I (Bonnie) then created in glass! The students made this their legacy tribute to the school.
A special "Thank you" to facilitator Julie Dean for your help!”
-Bonnie Rubinstein

About Bonnie and Glass

"What medium plays with form, color, and light the way glass does? This mesmerizing material still awes me!
I am passionate about it!. I have always loved glass...
to that end... I studied glassblowing, neon, and stained glass.
But what really spoke to me was fused glass, or kiln formed glass. I saw the bigger picture of what glass could do in its scale, its ability to convert light, and its impact on a space.
I envisioned glass art spread across a wall or hanging from the ceiling in new ways.
So, I purchased large sheets of brilliant fusible glass and a kiln on sheer faith and experimented. And, literally, the light went on! I absorbed as much as I could through trial and error.
I focused on perfecting visual techniques while learning the technical intricacies of managing the outcome of glass at 1450 degrees.
The outcome- I now kiln-fire and kiln-form colored fusible glass into many architectural uses." -Bonnie Rubinstein

GLASS and METAL
AERIAL and ARCHITECTURAL
WALL SCULPTURES!

'The Power of Art'
65' long (!) glass and metal wall sculpture,
commissioned by the City of River Falls
for the power substation on the river.
A colorful representation of water power
viewable day or night.
Designed, fabricated, and installed by
Bonnie Rubinstein Studio.

'Luminous Flight'
25’ diameter Aerial Sculpture,
Westfields Hospital Rotunda
New Richmond, WI

“River Fusion”
20’ tall, glass and metal
University of Wisconsin,
River Falls, Student Center

a typical adventurous glass day in the studio!

Environmental Stewardship
Supporting sustainable values is a priority!

Bonnie has performed environmental audits for many other companies through EcoSource, Inc. since 1990.
So, she naturally monitors her studio's waste stream and materials sourcing. The studio is as close to being a zero-waste shop as possible, and is sustainable in many ways.

   • glass scraps are used in future pieces.
   • water is needed to run the saws, cutters, and grinders,
but used minimally.
   • Bonnie picks up the large sheets of glass
in her van in quantities;
avoiding need for shipping boxes, bubble wrap.
   • heating- only when in use, and by an efficient gas heater, never set above 60, even in frigid weather.
   • cooling- cool and comfortable in the lower level of a large former dairy barn, doors kept open for cross ventilation,
the concrete floor we poured helps retain the coolness.
In the colder months, we unroll a carpet
to insulate against the cold.
   • cabinets, table tops, desk, chair, carpeting, and large florescent lights were all procured from office remodeling projects, where they were headed for the dumpster.

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...to Roberto's Blog!

‘Duit-On-Mon
-Dai-Luna-Prime’

  Roberto has been pestering the ‘Marketing’ staff here at Art and Soul for some time now to get together with ‘Research and Development’ to come up with a fun way for him to share all the great work out there of all the many other talented muralists and artists he's been "influenced by" over the years. ‘Sales’ was totally against the idea! ("How could that possibly improve the bottom-line?!"). ‘Marketing’ remains split, as usual ("We need more data"). ‘R&D’ thought it might be a fun way to "show off a little", and to showcase all those great ideas they keep finding out there on the internet. ‘HR’ said it might be a good way to keep 'The Crew' distracted ("Since they are all so bored since Covid hit, and Roberto is spending more and more time in his studio working on all those silly little easel paintings").
'The Crew' said: ’'Sure, We've got nothing else going on …but only if we get to share stuff about technique, materials, and equipment." ‘Receivables’ said: "It obviously won’t make more work for us, so why not!". 'Legal' said: "No Way! You are NOT going to reveal where you steal all your ideas from!" (Although Roberto values their legal advice, He rarely listen’s to their hysterics anyway). So... here we are! Welcome!

‘Duit-On-Mon-Dai-Luna-Prime’
     "As the title implies, I will post once a Month (on the first Monday, more or less). Feel free to leave a family friendly comment. Dialogue and praise is encouraged. Creativity, passion and wonder should be expected. Politics and personal grievances hopefully kept to private emails. And please… no Whining! and no sales pitches either (you can make your own damn blog for that).
   I expect to start becoming a little more savvy with all this social media stuff, but for now ‘Bookmark’ my website and check back every once in a while. I hope you will find it interesting. Don’t be too persnickety over my whimsical spelling and creative punctuations either, my Editorial Department is not what it used to be… I am seriously understaffed these days."
Peace and Love...
-Roberto Quintana, WFA

Color/Light/Perception: Red Planet Glows Green!

Murals On The Street! / Jonas Never

Spotlight Update / Tracy Lee Stum

Stunning Glass Murals!﻿ / Bonnie Rubinstein

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