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\"Inchworm\"<\/a>
Inchworm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I’m pretty excited about this little worm because I drew the beginning shape with a pencil and then I used Photoshop to add the pattern. I made the pattern in a kaleidoscope app that I love.<\/p>\n

(Actually, I fall deeply in love with any kaleidoscope app I find, but don’t spread that around.)<\/p>\n


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\"Inchworm<\/a>
Inchworm drawing with contrast pumped up to use as shading in Photoshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(And while I\u2019m talking to you in parentheses, I should mention that I’m not trying to be a great computer artist, and I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve discovered a secret PS technique either. I like to draw on my computer just because it’s fun, and I get to look through my embarrassingly large collection of kaleidoscope patterns too. It\u2019s a win, win situation.)
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\"Vector<\/a>
Vector drawing with a bazillion handles to adjust.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, I’ve been working with vector drawing programs and they’re great for simple shapes, but they don\u2019t offer the freedom a pencil does. With a pencil I can draw inchworms or anything else that catches my fancy without creating a vector drawing that has a bazillion handles to adjust.
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You can see that if I were an inchworm maker, I’d make them look like marbles strung together on a string. Also, I had a big turquoise marble with a pattern like this when I was a kid and using it here makes me feel united with the me I used to be. And that is fun<\/strong>.
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