artwork references (don't worry - no controversy!)

[Sivan Green]

On Thu, 2004-11-04 at 21:22 -0500, volvoguy wrote:
> Thanks Sivan!
> 
> So it sounds like the general rule is to do what you want (within
> reason), and if it's bad, someone will tell you. :-) That works for
> me.
Well, yeah, just make sure you do in a separate page or on such which do
not count for the larger community, before approval :)
> 
> Since I haven't introduced myself to the doc team, I'll take this
> opportunity to do so instead of sending another message. I've been a
> graphic designer for almost 15 years and a web designer for almost 8.
> I work full time as a graphic designer at a beer distributor (yes, the
> benefits are great!) and own my own design company which is usually
> just a part time thing. As far as web design goes, most would consider
> me a "web standards evangelist" - I've been using XHTML and CSS since
> before the browsers actually supported them. :-)
Yey! I am also standards addict, would love to master XHTML and CSS -
would you care to provide me with some insights or links? (and I don't
mean the XHTML spec and w3c :))
> 
> Lastly is one negative topic that will unfortunately limit my
> involvement with the doc team. I've had two surgeries in the last year
> to repair ruptured discs in my back. Both were technically successful,
> but my body isn't doing what it should to compensate for that.
> Therefore, I'm off work, on lots of medication, and can't sit at the
> computer for long periods of time (and my laptop died. DOH!). In the
> coming months I will most likely have another surgery to fuse the
> lower part of my spine, with six months to a year in bed afterward (in
> other words, you probably won't see me online much!). So, I said all
> that so everyone would know why I may start something on the website
> or wiki and then not touch it for a few days. I'm probably in bed.

> Hmm... I probably shouldn't end on such a depressing subject... well,
> many of my online friends are doing a laptop fundraiser for me, and if
> things continue I'll probably have an iBook before the end of the
> year! Yay for computing in bed! :-)

Well, I can only wish you the best and may you get well sooner then
expected :)


Sivan