South Park, SOMA\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>– my Communal Place. Been coming here for the last couple of years right about early evenings, but for some magical reasons, including the uncomfortably hot weather, not able to focus on the task ahead \u00a0while sitting on my folding metal chair on the sidewalk next to my Van,\u00a0and with the presence of an “ah” on sight – who I don’t see eye to eye, \u00a0I decided it’s best to take a walk to the Park. Did a quick detour to the convenience store for my 32oz. Miller, then proceed to the Park.<\/div>\n

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While contemplating sitting on this bench, a total stranger stop by, offered me smokes, we chatted for 15min. then took me to his bank and handed me $800.00 in cash. The excitement escalated the next day. While having the killer “Little Skillet’s” Chicken, Cat insisted on being my Investor (See Update<\/span>).<\/strong>\u00a0My story about my buddy Walt – Central America’s Santa Claus apparently inspired “Cat” (InspiredBySanta<\/a>)<\/strong>. As I said in the past, how can one go wrong in life when you have Santa as an advisor and #1 Art Supporter. I actually now seriously thinking in taking a full time job as a Park Bench Sitter (ha-ha).\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Update:<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>Nov. 1st, 2010\u00a0Cat made it official to fill the Investor position. He hand delivered the 1st monthly installment of $2,000.00 in cash. <\/strong>I am somewhat getting used to handling reasonably substantial amount in cash, don’t really mind the slight inconvenience of walking half a block to deposit the cash to my bank.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The Artist – “Arch”<\/strong><\/p>\n
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The Artist\u2019s childhood environment offered minimal recognition and encouragement of his creative ability. Graduated from College with a Degree in Civil Engineering. Career development proved to lack self-fulfillment. Impressive financial rewards was thought to provide happiness therefore shifted in real estate which was even less meaningful.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/strong>The need for survival, unwillingness to turn back into traditional work environment was enough motivation to take on new challenges.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/strong>Political activism presented itself. Despite being totally apolitical, the fascination to be part of the solution to social and environmental issues, was an instant gratification.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/strong>The direct interface with a wide range of intellects, led to the discovery of the creative ability. From an assignment in Minnesota and Wisconsin in weeks following Earth Day \u201996, the Artist\u2019s oeuvre of large original oil paintings quickly cover every inch of the Seattle apartment.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/strong>Experiment in fusing modern technology and traditional painting technique of creating art, provided confirmation that surrealism was the primary fascination. It also offered various ideas on where to direct the creative energies and the very promising future of the Barcha Process<\/em>. On the forefront of the ideas is to ensure easy accessibility of this Artist\u2019s works, hence the idea of installation on traditional Art Gallery for handsome financial rewards and playing the capitalist game at the expense of art enthusiasts and the future of the process was of no appeal.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/strong>Strictly self-taught and having no interest in traditional art lessons, vigorous study of works of modern masters such as Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Dali, Kokoschka, Chagall, and others provided technique development coherent with the desired surreal style.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n<\/strong>The ultimate goal is to make a significant statement to humanity through resources and recognition of the process and creations, giving special emphasis on clean air, clean water, and welfare of underprivileged children.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The \u201cbarcha Process\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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\nThis process was created and developed solely by the artist to simplify the earliest development of his visual art pieces. There are several ways to initiate the process. The following levels are how this artist created most of his early pieces.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\nAn idea is drawn on paper then replicated on the computer, recreating the exact idea, using the electronic media. The image is further conceptualized, visualizing the form and taking the perspective values into account. At this point, the completed work may now be shared with enthusiasts.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nLevel -2<\/span>
\nNumerous methodology can follow. Depending on one\u2019s ability to navigate the software utilized, the intended initial message of the artwork can take numerous forms.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nThis artist is proficient with the program CorelPaint, which has a striking similarity to Photoshop. Both are excellent paint programs.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nThe completed Level \u20131 art form is then digitized. The digitizing process needed to be repeated numerous times.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nFor detail demanding images, such as City Scapes and Historic Land Marks, it is best to include photography into the mix (no-it is not a simple task of painting over a photograph). This part of the process requires the most dedication. Creativity and digitization of the completed art form elevates its values and enhances its compelling nature far beyond imagination. It requires the highest proficiency and navigational skills within the selected program.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nEndless hours of computer work seem to be a requirement in order to portray a striking digital creativity. Most of this artist\u2019s artwork takes about 100 hours, requiring countless layers and filters and manual applications combined in a cacophony of color configurations.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nIt is often necessary to revisit this level to ensure that distinct individuality between original pieces.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nThe last 10 years of developing the process convinced this artist that the traditional way of creating art will become a thing of the past.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nDIGITAL INNOVATION & NANO TECHNOLOGY<\/span>
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IN MEMORIES OF “ARCH” A GOOD MAN AND AN UNSUNG ARTIST<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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