[ubuntu-art] Lubuntu Spec

2010-12-05 Thread j_baer
Thorsten, I updated the Lubuntu spec with modified content from Xubuntu. ( look @ the Inspiration :- ) Mario - we could use your help in adding words to the spec which will assist artists as they craft submissions. In addition, I would like a high quality ( png / svg ) logo image so that I may

[ubuntu-art] Wallpaper Submissions

2010-12-05 Thread j_baer
I would like to draw your attention to the wallpaper submissions being posted to the Xubuntu and Edubuntu flickr groups. Thanks! My first Edubuntu submission is titled "Where am I?". Does anyone know the answer? ;-) John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Wallpaper-Submiss

[ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo Submissions

2010-12-04 Thread j_baer
Hello everyone, I collected all of the submissions ( 41 :- ) and created a wiki page based on the Launchpad use case. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/TeamLogoSubmissions The objective is to view the candidates as they may appear on a web page ( desired target ). Best regards, John -- View th

[ubuntu-art] The Brickyard - Week of 2010-12-03

2010-12-04 Thread j_baer
* Dates * A general discussion about the best format for dates and the "silent consensus" is to accept the ISO 8601 standard which is -mm-dd. * Open Office Splash * The question was raised the current Open Office splash screen will need to be changed. It was agreed the splash screen should

Re: [ubuntu-art] OpenShot - Ubuntu Promo Video Remix

2010-12-04 Thread j_baer
Ivanka Majic wrote: > > On 30/11/10 17:51, j_baer wrote: >> Ivanka Majic wrote: >> >>> The original video was purposefully light and think that the music you >>> have chosen, while a lovely track in it's own right, flattens the >>> experience

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo - Submissions due today!

2010-12-03 Thread j_baer
Vishnoo-2 wrote: > > On Thu, 2010-12-02 at 18:15 -0800, j_baer wrote: >> >> j_baer wrote: >> > >> > Hello everyone, >> > >> > I could not be more pleased with the submissions and thank you to >> everyone >> > who contri

[ubuntu-art] Re ady for Edubuntu Wallpaper Submissions

2010-12-02 Thread j_baer
I am pleased to announce we are ready to accept Edubuntu wallpaper submissions. Spec: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/0006_Edubuntu_Natty_Wallpaper Cheers! John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Ready-for-Edubuntu-Wallpaper-Submissions-tp30364703p30364703.html Sent

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo - Submissions due today!

2010-12-02 Thread j_baer
j_baer wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I could not be more pleased with the submissions and thank you to everyone > who contributed. Please upload any last minute creations today > (2010-12-01). > > Cheers, > > John > Just an update to this post. We receive

[ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo - Submissions due today!

2010-12-01 Thread j_baer
Hello everyone, I could not be more pleased with the submissions and thank you to everyone who contributed. Please upload any last minute creations today (2010-12-01). Cheers, John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Artwork-Team-Logo---Submissions-due-today%21-tp30347824p3

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Xubuntu Wallpaper

2010-11-30 Thread j_baer
Jakub Jankiewicz-3 wrote: > > I create wallpaper for Xubuntu (dimensions as in spec) > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/56196...@n08/5221489829/ > > Jakub, Very nice and thank you posting this submission early. :-) I am making an assumption some folks will install Xubuntu on smaller laptops

[ubuntu-art] Welcome Lubuntu

2010-11-30 Thread j_baer
Perhaps you noticed the Lubuntu task on the project board! I would like to welcome Rafael, Mario, and Julien from the Lubuntu community to the team. The next item to be complete is the spec. We have two available for your consideration. IMO a modification of the Xubuntu spec would be a good start

[ubuntu-art] Managing Criticism

2010-11-30 Thread j_baer
Without a doubt Artwork and criticism are like oil and vintager. Without critique there is no opportunity for improvement; too much criticism kills creativity. It may sound like a no win situation, but it's not. The secret is to acknowledge the effort even if you disagree with the result. >From

Re: [ubuntu-art] OpenShot - Ubuntu Promo Video Remix

2010-11-30 Thread j_baer
Ivanka Majic wrote: > > The original video was purposefully light and think that the music you > have chosen, while a lovely track in it's own right, flattens the > experience and makes it heavy. I also think you could do more with the > intro and exit sequences. "Discover computing as it sho

[ubuntu-art] Edubuntu Spec - Take Two

2010-11-29 Thread j_baer
Thorsten, Jonathan, All: The following is my attempt at the Edubuntu spec. :-) > Introduction > > Edubuntu desires to enhance Ubuntu with the best open source educational > software available and to provide a solution which is easy to install and > maintain. > > The current wallpaper is two

Re: [ubuntu-art] Hello World!

2010-11-29 Thread j_baer
Paul-479 wrote: > > Hello, > > my name is penguinplus. I'm new to all of this. I like photography and > plan > to try to make backrounds. > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > > Welcome! John -- View

[ubuntu-art] Re ady for Xubuntu Wallpaper Submissions

2010-11-28 Thread j_baer
I am pleased to announce we are ready to accept Xubuntu wallpaper submissions. Just to get things started I posted my first submission and it is available http://www.flickr.com/groups/uawt-7/ here for your consideration. The guidance from the spec states a blue palette and I decided to use thes

[ubuntu-art] OpenShot - Ubuntu Promo Video Remix

2010-11-28 Thread j_baer
I decided to give the OpenShot video editor a test by remixing the Ubuntu promotional video to some music and adding intro and exit sequences. After changing the theme to be less "MAC" I was very comfortable with the interface and pleased with the power. The additional sequences were created in G

Re: [ubuntu-art] Need Advice - Bugsquad Icon

2010-11-28 Thread j_baer
Vishnoo-2 wrote: > > On Sat, 2010-11-27 at 16:58 -0800, j_baer wrote: >> Charlie & Vish, >> >> This task has submissions posted for your review. Will one of these meet >> your needs? If not, please advise on how they can be better. >> >&

[ubuntu-art] Without Submissions - We are Nothing

2010-11-27 Thread j_baer
Hello Everyone, I am pleased to announce comments received off-line in reference to the Artwork Team Logo submissions are very positive and thank you. However as the clock ticks down on this task (2010-12-01) I would like to challenge the Team to think out of the box. To quote Paul Rand ( http

[ubuntu-art] Need Advice - Bugsquad Icon

2010-11-27 Thread j_baer
Charlie & Vish, This task has submissions posted for your review. Will one of these meet your needs? If not, please advise on how they can be better. * https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs//0003_Bugsquad_Icon Submissions Best regards, John -- View this message in context: http://old.nab

[ubuntu-art] Inkscape Papercut

2010-11-27 Thread j_baer
Inkscape under Maverick has an annoying bug where the ruler markers do not display correctly. If you want to take a chance, :-) an updated version may be loaded which fixed this issue for me. Bug report: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/inkscape/+bug/627134 ppa: https://launchpad.net/~

[ubuntu-art] The Brickyard - Week of 2010-11-26

2010-11-27 Thread j_baer
* Ubuntu Forums * Pending any new requests from Mike Basinger, this task is considered complete. You may view the new design at this URL. http://www.mikesplanet.net/forums/forum.php Thank you to everyone who contributed! * LibreOffice * LibreOffice is currently at 3.3 Beta 3 and much of the g

Re: [ubuntu-art] Spec Organization

2010-11-25 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > My organization compulsion trumped my dislike of the wiki for a moment, > because I couldn't stand seeing: > > Thank you Thorten! I always support improvement and will review when time permits. John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Spec-Orga

[ubuntu-art] Papercuts Ninja

2010-11-25 Thread j_baer
I presumed they were coming and here they are - Papercuts Ninja. http://design.canonical.com/2010/11/here-come-the-ninjas/ https://launchpad.net/~papercuts-ninja Changing loose ends to achieve a professional polish look is nothing new to this team and I applaud this moving to center stage withi

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for Ubuntu-bugsquad

2010-11-24 Thread j_baer
coz wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 8:10 AM, j_baer wrote: > >> >> >> Charlie Kravetz wrote: >> > >> > Can you help me with this? Do you need more information? (by the way, I >> > am not an artist, but only the person that seems

Re: [ubuntu-art] LibreOffice Logo Concept

2010-11-24 Thread j_baer
Jakub Jankiewicz-3 wrote: > > Hello, > > This is new logo submission > > > Regards, > Jakub Jankiewicz > > Jakub, Thank you for showing your support with your submission for this important community project. Best regards, John --

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for Ubuntu-bugsquad

2010-11-23 Thread j_baer
Charlie Kravetz wrote: > > Can you help me with this? Do you need more information? (by the way, I > am not an artist, but only the person that seems to know where to go > for help). > > - -- > Charlie Kravetz > Linux Registered User Number 425914 [http://counter.li.org/] > Never let

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for Ubuntu-bugsquad

2010-11-22 Thread j_baer
Vishnoo-2 wrote: > > On Sun, 2010-11-21 at 17:06 -0800, j_baer wrote: >> Hey Everyone, >> >> I put a some love into this spec and added a couple of submissions just >> to >> get things started. Don't be shy to add yours! >> >> https://

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for Ubuntu-bugsquad

2010-11-21 Thread j_baer
Vishnoo-2 wrote: > > On Wed, 2010-11-10 at 07:49 -0700, Charlie Kravetz wrote: >> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> I have tasked to get a icon for a new team being set up by the >> Ubuntu-bugsquad mentoring program. The team will be called the >> bugsquad-mentor-teamA . Th

Re: [ubuntu-art] [request] packages.ubuntu.com needs rebranding

2010-11-21 Thread j_baer
Сергей-33 wrote: > > Web interface to Ubuntu repositories, http://packages.ubuntu.com/, needs > rebranding to conform the new Ubuntu branding. > Frank Lichtenheld maintains this website. > Information > about upstream developers can be found at at > http://packages.ubuntu.com/about/. > > I gue

Re: [ubuntu-art] Edubuntu Wallpaper

2010-11-21 Thread j_baer
Hrafn Nordhri wrote: > > On 11.20 2010 16:28, j_baer wrote: >> * Pallet >> >> I made a guess at the pallet. The GTK theme appears to be Radiance. Is >> this >> correct? >> >> The inspirational image IMO has the right mix of colors but if this

[ubuntu-art] Edubuntu Wallpaper

2010-11-20 Thread j_baer
Jonathan, Thank you for posting this request to the project board. I took the liberty of creating an https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/Request-6 updated spec but I have a few questions. :-) * Target Audience Is the target audience young school age children or the class room? * The succes

[ubuntu-art] The Brickyard - Week of 11/19/2010

2010-11-19 Thread j_baer
The following is a summary of Artwork Team activity for the week of 11/19/2010 :-) * Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com * https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/Request-4 Request 4 on the project board. This topic received the most discussion and brain storming. As a result, Ivanka from the Design Team de

[ubuntu-art] Need Help with Wallpaper Spec

2010-11-18 Thread j_baer
Hello Everyone, This is very exciting! We have requests to create submissions for the default wallpaper for Edubuntu and Xubuntu. At this point in time it makes sense IMO to create a spec which will assist artists prepare great submissions. Here are the bullet points that come to my mind. * Sin

Re: [ubuntu-art] On hold: Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com

2010-11-18 Thread j_baer
Ivanka Majic wrote: > > I don't think this is a big piece of work but it is too important to be > building it on a bunch of unsubstantiated assumptions. > > Let's wait until I hear back and then we can pick it up again. > > Ivanka > +1 Thank you! -- View this message in context: http://ol

Re: [ubuntu-art] Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com

2010-11-18 Thread j_baer
Ivanka Majic wrote: > > The wiki page is somewhat off the mark but I didn't want to edit without > discussing with you why. > The following comments may be more a * brain dump * than anything else. :-) I do not know the intent or the desired outcome of the authors of "screenshots.debian.ne

Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal discussion on xubuntu wallpaper/artwork.

2010-11-17 Thread j_baer
Saleel Velankar wrote: > > Okay I thought I could put this together, but clearly I was wrong. I need > some help. After reading John's post "Adding a Task to the Project Board." > I > am asking for feedback on the following: > > Xubuntu is lightweight, and focuses on a more traditional desktop

Re: [ubuntu-art] Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com

2010-11-17 Thread j_baer
Ivanka, Ivanka Majic wrote: > > I had a look at the wiki page yesterday and was hoping to catch you on > IRC to discuss it - when might you be around? > Gladly. I am east coast US which gives you a 5 hour jump on my day. :-) I do not have IRC availability during the day but I am happy to pi

Re: [ubuntu-art] Nucleus Meeting Confirmed

2010-11-16 Thread j_baer
DoctorMO wrote: > > Hey everyone, > > The meeting will be on the 26th of November 2010 at 16:00 UTC, I've > attached a cal file for everyone who can import them and have their > calendar do the time zone magic. > > Agenda: > > * Leadership > * Grievance > > Quick Agenda > * Promotion -

[ubuntu-art] Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com

2010-11-16 Thread j_baer
Ivanka, I believe this task is to the point where your advice is required. The team can certainly bounce around some design ideas if that is your desire. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/Request-4 Specification John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Screenshots-%40-

[ubuntu-art] Welcome Matthieu

2010-11-15 Thread j_baer
Please welcome Matthieu James as a new member to the Artwork Team. Matthieu is the artist behind the popular "Faenza Icons" and the "Equinox Ubuntu Themes". Matthieu, it's a great team and a great community. Welcome! John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Welcome-Matthi

[ubuntu-art] Having Fun with Pictograms

2010-11-15 Thread j_baer
Hey Everyone, The Artwork Team logo submissions are looking very good! Thank you for your submissions but there is time for more. Borrowing from the Design Team I added these. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/5180350536_8bbf5f0f2c_o.jpg Artwork Team Pictogram Logo 1 and http://farm2.stat

[ubuntu-art] LibreOffice - An Open Apology

2010-11-15 Thread j_baer
David, The desire of the Ubuntu community is to assist the LibreOffice community as best as we can. The negative comments expressed by some do not represent the community at large. Although frustrating to some, in the world of open source you do the best you can with the resources available. S

Re: [ubuntu-art] Community Survey

2010-11-15 Thread j_baer
DoctorMO wrote: > > Hey J_Baer, > > Each time I've tried to paste you the link, we seem to miss each other > on IRC. > > Here you go: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommunityReview/Sep2010/Art > > Although responses were very muted so there isn't much data. &g

[ubuntu-art] New Unity Logo Proposal

2010-11-14 Thread j_baer
> In my opinion the current icon ( > http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Unity_Logo.svg) is too plain. > Actually, the more I look at it, the more I like it, but the first > impression is dreadful. The logos proposed in this thread might me not > enough symbolic. I'd prefer a simple and symboli

Re: [ubuntu-art] compiz/unity

2010-11-14 Thread j_baer
coz wrote: > > On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:05 PM, j_baer wrote: > >> >> >> >> coz wrote: >> > >> > Having seen these,, i thought at least I could better the original ones >> I >> > submitted; >> > >> > htt

[ubuntu-art] LibreOffice Update

2010-11-14 Thread j_baer
Hello Everyone, The LibreOffice marketing list is very active and I do not know of the numerous ideas being proposed what will stick. It is my understanding they want to open the logo design for submissions and this will be handled as a contest from their wiki. I do not expect specific tasks to

Re: [ubuntu-art] Possible tasks

2010-11-14 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Sat, 2010-11-13 at 17:26 -0800, j_baer wrote: > >> As we haven't received a request from the "Ubuntu-Brainstorm" community >> to >> provide updated artwork I view Thorwil's work ( very nice ) as a >> proposal.

Re: [ubuntu-art] compiz/unity

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
coz wrote: > > Having seen these,, i thought at least I could better the original ones I > submitted; > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/132551/compiz-unity/cu3.svg > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/132551/compiz-unity/cu2.svg > > I believe that Сергей; should also get credit for these as well. > I dont wan

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for Ubuntu-bugsquad

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
Vishnoo-2 wrote: > > On Wed, 2010-11-10 at 07:49 -0700, Charlie Kravetz wrote: >> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> I have tasked to get a icon for a new team being set up by the >> Ubuntu-bugsquad mentoring program. The team will be called the >> bugsquad-mentor-teamA . Th

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for Ubuntu-bugsquad

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
aamiraarfi syed wrote: > > off topic --- notAspam > I have made some wallpapers for ubuntu -- wanted to share with you guys > Check out my flickr account > http://www.flickr.com/photos/54509...@n03/5169598203/lightbox/ > did u guys like it? > > My favorite is ubuntu-rising. :-) Stay tuned a

[ubuntu-art] Community Survey

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
Vish - Martin - Thorsten, There was talk at UDS about doing a community survey. Any thoughts on how we can make this happen? John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Community-Survey-tp30210588p30210588.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archive at Nabble.com. --

[ubuntu-art] Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
Ivanka, A *draft* spec is posted for your consideration. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/Request-4 Screenshots @ Ubuntu.com John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Screenshots-%40-Ubuntu.com-tp30210573p30210573.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archive at N

Re: [ubuntu-art] LoCo getting new logo.

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
Maitraya Bhattacharyya wrote: > > Hi all, > > The Ubuntu-in LoCo is getting a new logo. We have created a poll and would > like all Ubuntu artists to select your favourite logo. Please feel free to > voice your opinion and do vote here at:* * > http://openfreedom.wordpress.com/2010/11/13/ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-art] Possible tasks

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
Vishnoo-2 wrote: > > > thorwil did the original logo and not sure how many here remember he has > already re-done the logo for the new branding. > > > Site just needs updating. > > -- > Cheers, > Vish > > Vish, As we ha

[ubuntu-art] Wiki Update

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
Hello, The suspected problem with the Wiki is identified as we are running a dated version with limited support for Xapian indexing. Canonical is advised and is reviewing alternatives. John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Wiki-Update-tp30210196p30210196.html Sent from th

[ubuntu-art] Adding a Task to the Project Board

2010-11-13 Thread j_baer
The work we perform may be classified as either a request or a proposal. The two are identical with the following exceptions. 1. A request originates from the community 2. A proposal originates from the team 3. A proposal has more risk as it may be rejected by the community Attached to every re

Re: [ubuntu-art] Possible tasks

2010-11-12 Thread j_baer
Сергей-33 wrote: > >> 2. update Ubuntu brainstorm look and feel >> >> ** This community site is run on ideatorrent software. This request >> should >> come from the community as it may involve some coding. > > Actually, it does: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/26349/ > I posted a comment 11

Re: [ubuntu-art] Possible tasks

2010-11-12 Thread j_baer
Сергей-33 wrote: > >- update checkbox-gtk header with the new Ubuntu logo >- update checkbox-gtk header with the new Ubuntu logo >- update Ubuntu brainstorm look and feel >- update and improve hwdb.ubuntu.com look >- design a better unity logo (?) > Where shall I put it? Shal

[ubuntu-art] Nabble2

2010-11-10 Thread j_baer
Hey Everyone, Does it make sense to request moving the Ubuntu mailing list archives to the new Nabble2 site? Apparently all it takes is to submit a request. John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Nabble2-tp30186579p30186579.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archiv

Re: [ubuntu-art] screenshots.ubuntu.com

2010-11-10 Thread j_baer
Ivanka Majic wrote: > > Hi all, > > 1) At UDS we talked about me putting out 'briefs' in a place where > everyone could pick them up. > 2) I have put a brief up here: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/buttons/+bug/673488 > > Questions: > - does this work for everyone? > - should I assign them to

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Forums need design assistance

2010-11-02 Thread j_baer
Jef van Schendel wrote: > > 2010/11/2 Ivanka Majic > >> Mike Bassinger has been working on improving the design of Ubuntu Forums >> and bringing them in line with the new visual identity. Would someone >> like >> to get involved? I will be here for backup and help if required and I >> would >>

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork "Light" Wiki Mockup

2010-10-31 Thread j_baer
DoctorMO wrote: > >> >> http://art.ubuntu-owl.org/people/jbaer >> >> We have some work to do here. :) > > I've done the smallest amount of work to support the projects we have in > the required ways. Other than that it's not good time to fix it up more. > IMO. > > I'll be working some more o

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork "Light" Wiki Mockup

2010-10-31 Thread j_baer
DoctorMO wrote: > > Hey John, > > On Sat, 2010-10-30 at 21:21 -0400, John Baer wrote: >> I completed a "proof of concept" Artwork Wiki site based on the new >> light theme [ not fully functional :) ]. > > So these processes and tools are the tools we're going to use for this > cycle to develop

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo

2010-09-30 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 14:19 -0700, j_baer wrote: > >> I would like to see an updated Artwork Team logo for the Wiki that could >> also serve as a badge on other sites (launchpad?). > >> I suggest we start with a Wiki page to c

[ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo

2010-09-29 Thread j_baer
Hello Everyone, I would like to see an updated Artwork Team logo for the Wiki that could also serve as a badge on other sites (launchpad?). https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork I suggest the image embrace the possibility this team will support Ubuntu and the broader "ecosystem". I blogged on this t

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ruby on Rails skill on this list? (was: Owl's ccHost Website)

2010-09-21 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Mon, 2010-09-20 at 14:12 -0700, j_baer wrote: > >> It sounds like most agree the Wiki is not a good solution for our >> purpose. > > Just acceptable for documentation, but not suitable for managing > artwork. > > >> T

Re: [ubuntu-art] Owl's ccHost Website

2010-09-20 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Mon, 2010-09-20 at 10:56 -0700, j_baer wrote: > >> As I look to our friends at Fedora and openSuse as far as I can tell they >> still use a Wiki for collaboration. Are we missing something or do they >> know >> something w

Re: [ubuntu-art] Owl's ccHost Website

2010-09-20 Thread j_baer
DoctorMO wrote: > > Full information: > > ccHost is a PHP based system and for svg uploads it had a couple of > holes, so we had to fix them. The site works from skins and that may > need fixing too to make it all nice. > > We've cleverly committed it all to a bzr branch so if you'd like to p

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

2010-09-20 Thread j_baer
Charlie Kravetz wrote: > > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > On Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:16:08 +0530 > Vishnoo wrote: > >> On Sun, 2010-09-19 at 12:12 -0400, Saleel Velankar wrote: >> > I am glad to see that others also seem to think that the death of this >> > list is a problem

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

2010-09-20 Thread j_baer
Saleel Velankar wrote: > > On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 7:14 PM, Cory K. wrote: > >> >> Do most folks on the list know this? Should more be done? Maybe change >> the list name to: "ubuntu-community-art"? >> >> >> -Cory K. >> >> > Hey Cory! I agree that name needs to change, especially now that can

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

2010-09-20 Thread j_baer
DoctorMO wrote: > > Hey Art Team, > > On Sun, 2010-09-19 at 23:16 +0530, Vishnoo wrote: >> Trim the list to contributors only, only those that post and >> > contribute regularly. > > I would _highly_ advise against trimming a community, so long as the > silent majority are doing no harm to t

Re: [ubuntu-art] Crunch Time

2010-08-25 Thread j_baer
Andrew SB wrote: > > On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 9:09 PM, j_baer wrote: >> >> We are fast approaching the time when community themes need to be in >> their >> final form. I plan to test next week against a fresh Maverick install and >> report my findings. >&g

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase

2010-08-19 Thread j_baer
Info for the countdown banner is here. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Website/MaverickCountdownBanner :) "Duy Anh Nguyễn" wrote: > > I have posted my demo idea but i don't know how to create it to image > file :( > > http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/s/2360/4d3d13e525f142e6a9728b3a5e41c233.jpg > or > h

[ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase

2010-08-19 Thread j_baer
Just a reminder of the process changes for the submission of artwork for Maverick. :) http://www.canonical.com/news/ubuntu-free-culture-showcase Cheers, John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Ubuntu-Free-Culture-Showcase-tp29481017p29481017.html Sent from the ubuntu-art m

[ubuntu-art] Crunch Time

2010-08-18 Thread j_baer
We are fast approaching the time when community themes need to be in their final form. I plan to test next week against a fresh Maverick install and report my findings. I'm not sure what version of Murrine will make the cut but I am assuming the "Murrine Daily Build" will be the source. I had som

Re: [ubuntu-art] 10.10 Impression GTK Themes

2010-07-06 Thread j_baer
Zachary C. Pletan wrote: > > > I saw this via OMG! UBUNTU! a couple of hours ago, and so far, I like > what I see after using it for those two hours. One thing - I noticed > that when a window is unfocused, the continuity between the titlebar and > menubar disappears. See attached screens

[ubuntu-art] 10.10 Impression GTK Themes

2010-07-04 Thread j_baer
from the https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Maverick/ImpressionGtkThemes Ubuntu Wiki . Screen shots may be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_baer/sets/72157624409067576/show/ Flickr . Enhanced Metacity Theme Metacity code improvements should speed execution and the improved w

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-17 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Sat, 2010-04-17 at 08:31 -0700, j_baer wrote: > >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JohnBaer/SandBox > >> Thorsten, I need your advice on where this page should be located. > > Being the only audience-facing page, it does not fit into an

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-17 Thread j_baer
Hello everyone, I've completed my vision of the public facing Community Themes wiki page and would like to replace the content of the current page with the new content. My desire in creating this page was to align with the new Ubuntu branding to the greatest extent possible and to showcase the

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-13 Thread j_baer
Yann Dìnendal wrote: > > Would it be possible to have this package in the "featured" category of > the > software center? > > -- > Yann Dìnendal > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > > > - > Yann Dìnendal

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-12 Thread j_baer
I updated the wiki page with another mockup. This approach displays two screen shots for each theme. I removed the comments to keep the page more manageable. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JohnBaer/SandBox :) -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/New-Communty-Themes-Wiki-Page-tp28202

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-11 Thread j_baer
Zachary C. Pletan wrote: > >> As promised I started to to update the Community Themes wiki page. The >> current content is just to see how the page flows. >> >> ... >> >> - The "logo" is my attempt to blend with the new Ubuntu look (e.g. >> "fish") >> assuming the appearance of the wiki will n

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-11 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Sat, 2010-04-10 at 08:45 -0700, j_baer wrote: > >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JohnBaer/SandBox > > OK, so this is meant to be an audience-facing page, unlike the entire > rest of the Artwork wiki section? What do you think should be the > p

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-10 Thread j_baer
j_baer wrote: > > As promised I started to to update the Community Themes wiki page. The > current content is just to see how the page flows. > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JohnBaer/SandBox > > I must warn you it is different as IMO the audience has changed and the >

[ubuntu-art] New Communty Themes Wiki Page

2010-04-10 Thread j_baer
As promised I started to to update the Community Themes wiki page. The current content is just to see how the page flows. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JohnBaer/SandBox I must warn you it is different as IMO the audience has changed and the requirements. New audience - I was pleasantly surprised to s

Re: [ubuntu-art] Cleaning up Community Themes

2010-04-08 Thread j_baer
Andrew SB wrote: > > On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 3:54 PM, Andrew SB wrote: >> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 8:32 AM, Kenneth Wimer wrote: >>> On Wednesday 07 April 2010 02:13:53 pm j_baer wrote: >>>> Andrew, > >>>> I know I updated the Impression series

[ubuntu-art] Cleaning up Community Themes

2010-04-07 Thread j_baer
Andrew, I would like to update the Community Themes wiki page to reflect the contents of this package. I am assuming there will be one last push (v.23) between now and RC. :) I know I updated the Impression series to bring it into alignment with default and others may have uploaded "last minute"

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu font

2010-03-27 Thread j_baer
j_baer wrote: > > Ken, > > I noticed in today's update the Plymouth logo reverted back to the > previous font. Is this the desire for release? > > If not, would it be possible to get a clip of the new ubuntu with black > text on a transparent background and ano

[ubuntu-art] Ubuntu font

2010-03-26 Thread j_baer
Ken, I noticed in today's update the Plymouth logo reverted back to the previous font. Is this the desire for release? If not, would it be possible to get a clip of the new ubuntu with black text on a transparent background and another with white text? I tried gimp-ing images from the web but th

[ubuntu-art] Community Themes

2010-03-20 Thread j_baer
Andrew, I made a minor tweak to the Impression GTK themes. Please update the community themes package if it isn't already on its way. Thanks, John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Community-Themes-tp27973330p27973330.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archive at

Re: [ubuntu-art] Community Themes Too Hard To Find

2010-03-09 Thread j_baer
Kenneth Wimer-5 wrote: > > On Thursday 04 March 2010 03:04:22 am Merk wrote: >> What if the community themes showed up in appearance, but faded and when >> clicked the user was prompted to install? > > In the future we intend to improve upon the "get more themes online" link > in > the appeara

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wallpaper Aspect Ratio

2010-03-05 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 07:29 -0500, John Baer wrote: >> All, >> >> Some time back a discussion occurred about the correct demension for >> wallpaper submission and the number 2650x1920 was offered as a good >> middle ground. > > That's what I proposed, under the assum

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Artwork Cleanup

2009-12-27 Thread j_baer
Andrew SB wrote: > > Hi all, > > As Lucid is a Long Term Support release, I feel that this is a good > time to clean up some of the artwork releated packages in the archive. > A number of packages haven't been updated at all since Hardy, > esentially un-maintained. Some look and feel quite out-

Re: [ubuntu-art] Flickr - What is the desire of this group?

2009-11-18 Thread j_baer
Kenneth Wimer-5 wrote: > > > On Nov 18, 2009, at 7:19 PM, Andrew wrote: > >> On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:54:58 -0800 (PST) >> j_baer wrote: >> >>> >>> I use Flickr and for the most part I am happy with how it works. I >>> discovered &

[ubuntu-art] Flickr - What is the desire of this group?

2009-11-18 Thread j_baer
I use Flickr and for the most part I am happy with how it works. I discovered large images are cropped to 1024x768 and this may be a problem if we are going to use Flickr for wallpaper submissions (2650x1920). I assume this restriction is removed if you purchase a "pro" subscription. Although $24

[ubuntu-art] Gimp mathmap

2009-10-24 Thread j_baer
Is there a deb for this Gimp plugin? Examples of it's use are here: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=mathmap&w=all#page=0 :) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Gimp-mathmap-tp26044660p26044660.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- ubuntu-ar

Re: [ubuntu-art] Looking over the Fence: Fedora Wallpaper

2009-10-24 Thread j_baer
Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > Hi! > > Interesting blog post by Máirín Duffy: > http://mairin.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/f12-wallpaper-sprinting/ > > > -- > Thorsten Wilms > Fedora certainly has an active art group and I'm sure the wallpaper for Fedora 12 will look as good as Fedora 11. However t

[ubuntu-art] Community Themes

2009-10-20 Thread j_baer
Ken, I find the mix of GTK themes to be very good when community themes are added. What is the possibility of having these themes added by default? John -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Community-Themes-tp25985358p25985358.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archiv

[ubuntu-art] Community Themes Released

2009-10-10 Thread j_baer
For those who are testing Karmic, the new Community Themes package is available. Thanks Andrew! To celebrate the pending release I created a new wallpaper titled "Karmic Gazing Ball" which is available here. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Karmic/NightImpression/Desktop15 :) -- View

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