When Art Imitates Life
Saturday, October 20, 2007 by PoSmedley | Discussion: Community
Okay. So. Like almost 2 years ago, I made my first OD icon for the 'rare icon' thread in the forums. It was aimzz and Koasati that encouraged me to submit them for the gallery and off I went. A month later and some 30 icons, Alternate Setting requested an icon for 'Folding At Home'. I had no idea what it was, but I made them.
Then it began. Alternate Setting (Andy) starts emailing me. For over a freaking year he harrases and tasks me! No. Just kidding. Really. Andy actually shared the icons with the folks at Folding At Home, who really liked them. What began was a year and a half long wait as Andy kept me up to date on weather or not the people in charge there would make them the 'official' icons or use them in some fashion for the project. Andy would send me updates, email them for info, and through it all has been steadfast in seeing it through. Myself, I was just flattered and honored (especially after I found out what Folding At Home was about) that my amateurish work was being looked at for such a purpose.
So, this past week. It was made official. Andy emailed me a jpg of what they were doing with the icon they selected from the pack.
Now, not wanting to sound ungrateful, I asked him if there was perhaps a 'bigger' image they were using or had posted. Only because I wanted to write a little something here and pat my own back as it were, but mostly brag that not only was it being used, but it was being used by such a great site and group of people. So, Andy went back to the emails and in a day sent me this link.
Folding At Home
WOW! This was cool. And an honor. What is so 'ironic', if that is the right word, is that during the time since I made the icon and it was finally accepted, I have been through a lot. Too much. When Andy contacted me this past week, I was trying to figure out how to best approach handling what I had just found out was cancer as well as several pre-cancerous lesions. I didn't answer Andy right away when he first emailed me this past week. It was too wierd and kind of a slap in the face from 'fate' or whatever.
Anyway..I wanted to share my joy over this little 'acknowledgment' I received for my effort on the icons. AS much as I like all that I have made, this one I will always be proudest of. More than that, I wanted to thank Andy. He is the one who shared them with the folks at Folding At Home. He also has tried to keep my spirits up and I honestly believed was just dangling the prospect of this icon being accepted, just to goad me on sometimes. lol. His emails and updates, since February of 2006, always seem to come at just the right time.
Thanks, Andy.
Then it began. Alternate Setting (Andy) starts emailing me. For over a freaking year he harrases and tasks me! No. Just kidding. Really. Andy actually shared the icons with the folks at Folding At Home, who really liked them. What began was a year and a half long wait as Andy kept me up to date on weather or not the people in charge there would make them the 'official' icons or use them in some fashion for the project. Andy would send me updates, email them for info, and through it all has been steadfast in seeing it through. Myself, I was just flattered and honored (especially after I found out what Folding At Home was about) that my amateurish work was being looked at for such a purpose.
So, this past week. It was made official. Andy emailed me a jpg of what they were doing with the icon they selected from the pack.
Now, not wanting to sound ungrateful, I asked him if there was perhaps a 'bigger' image they were using or had posted. Only because I wanted to write a little something here and pat my own back as it were, but mostly brag that not only was it being used, but it was being used by such a great site and group of people. So, Andy went back to the emails and in a day sent me this link.
Folding At Home
WOW! This was cool. And an honor. What is so 'ironic', if that is the right word, is that during the time since I made the icon and it was finally accepted, I have been through a lot. Too much. When Andy contacted me this past week, I was trying to figure out how to best approach handling what I had just found out was cancer as well as several pre-cancerous lesions. I didn't answer Andy right away when he first emailed me this past week. It was too wierd and kind of a slap in the face from 'fate' or whatever.
Anyway..I wanted to share my joy over this little 'acknowledgment' I received for my effort on the icons. AS much as I like all that I have made, this one I will always be proudest of. More than that, I wanted to thank Andy. He is the one who shared them with the folks at Folding At Home. He also has tried to keep my spirits up and I honestly believed was just dangling the prospect of this icon being accepted, just to goad me on sometimes. lol. His emails and updates, since February of 2006, always seem to come at just the right time.
Thanks, Andy.
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sydneysiders
Reply #3 Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:19 PM
Reply #3 Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:19 PM
always enjoy going through the 'rare icon' thread to check out your icons.......they're wonderful, even though I’ve no idea what most are for....... 
.....not surprised this one got snapped up........
sorry to hear you're in the wars again........been there, done that a couple of times........inner strength just seems to appear.....and you seem to have it by the bucketloads........
.....not surprised this one got snapped up........sorry to hear you're in the wars again........been there, done that a couple of times........inner strength just seems to appear.....and you seem to have it by the bucketloads........
Thanks, Andy.
PoSmedley
Reply #4 Sunday, October 21, 2007 4:50 AM
No you don't. I had absolutely NOTHING to do with that. You made Quenn of the Mardi Gras all on your own!
I hate you more!
I wish. lol.
Reply #4 Sunday, October 21, 2007 4:50 AM
I would not be where I am, was it not for you!
No you don't. I had absolutely NOTHING to do with that. You made Quenn of the Mardi Gras all on your own!
I hate you!
I hate you more!
.and you seem to have it by the bucketloads....
I wish. lol.
Alternate Setting
Reply #5 Sunday, October 21, 2007 8:04 AM
Reply #5 Sunday, October 21, 2007 8:04 AM
You know you're more than welcome Po'dude.
I didn't have to sell them, just keep communications open. FAH have also given Po' a nice written credit on their 'About' page, in the Logo section. Professor Vijay Pande the Director of Folding at Home was keen from the moment he saw Po's icons and made it easy to keep up with the development of the new version.
FAH is going from strength to strength. Whether it's harnessing the power of the PlayStation market, or the refreshing of their whole site. Po's icon fitted right in and arrived at just the right time.
I know I said to Po' that I hoped this would be a small distraction from some of the less rosy stuff that's going on in his life. It's more than that of course, the energy & passion that Po' puts into his art doesn't create distractions, it is a part of his armoury and will I'm sure help you safely through this difficult time Po.
Congrats on the icons and be well soon.
I didn't have to sell them, just keep communications open. FAH have also given Po' a nice written credit on their 'About' page, in the Logo section. Professor Vijay Pande the Director of Folding at Home was keen from the moment he saw Po's icons and made it easy to keep up with the development of the new version.
FAH is going from strength to strength. Whether it's harnessing the power of the PlayStation market, or the refreshing of their whole site. Po's icon fitted right in and arrived at just the right time.
I know I said to Po' that I hoped this would be a small distraction from some of the less rosy stuff that's going on in his life. It's more than that of course, the energy & passion that Po' puts into his art doesn't create distractions, it is a part of his armoury and will I'm sure help you safely through this difficult time Po.
Congrats on the icons and be well soon.
kenwas
Reply #7 Sunday, October 21, 2007 8:39 AM
Reply #7 Sunday, October 21, 2007 8:39 AM
Congrats Po on the Folding At Home logo. Wishing you well with the health issues. I had a bout with cancer myself and it can be over come my friend.
MySecret
Reply #8 Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:00 AM
Reply #8 Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:00 AM
Hats off to you PO' C
Sorry to hear that you are struggling with more health issues. My prayers & thoughts are with you.
It's My Secret
Sorry to hear that you are struggling with more health issues. My prayers & thoughts are with you.
It's My Secret
Fairyy~
Reply #9 Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:11 AM
Reply #9 Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:11 AM
Congrats Po' - you are an Icon yourself.
I know things can sometimes seem so overwhelming but keep busy and think positive my friend
We all will be cheering for you.
I know things can sometimes seem so overwhelming but keep busy and think positive my friend
We all will be cheering for you.
Zoomba
Reply #10 Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:52 AM
Reply #10 Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:52 AM
Huge congrats on the icons Po! It's a rare honor to get work like that made the official icon of an app
And best of luck with your health problems, we'll all be pulling for you at Stardock HQ!
RoseNell
Reply #11 Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:03 AM
Reply #11 Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:03 AM
CONGRATULATIONS PO,,,, We are all very proud of you...
Prayers and good wishes coming your way for your good healt...
Prayers and good wishes coming your way for your good healt...
Erk.
Reply #12 Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:36 AM
Reply #12 Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:36 AM
Congratulations Po', on a wonderful achievement.
...and I also hope you overcome your health issues very soon.
Thoughts are with you mate.
And Andy ...you're one of the good guys too... but you know I already thunk that
Hankers
Reply #13 Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:43 AM
Reply #13 Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:43 AM
Congrats Po' and all the best with your health issues.
firebrick
Reply #14 Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:33 AM
Reply #14 Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:33 AM
Congrats my friend! I'm very happy for you, and very sad to hear about the c word, thoughts and prayers for you Noah.
ArileenDesign
Reply #15 Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:50 AM
Reply #15 Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:50 AM
Congratulations Po'
and my thoughts and prayers for you my friend
take care
and my thoughts and prayers for you my friend
take care
sViz
Reply #16 Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:54 PM
Reply #16 Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:54 PM
Congrats, Po'! That's pretty cool. I wish you good luck and good health; my thoughts are with you.
PoSmedley
Reply #17 Sunday, October 21, 2007 5:57 PM
Reply #17 Sunday, October 21, 2007 5:57 PM
Thank you everyone. Again, most of the credit goes to Andy for his perseverance..with me and FAH. If it were in my power, I would definitely nominate him for a promotion, not just for his assist on this, but because he is just very supportive overall to everyone and the community.
Alternate Setting
Reply #19 Monday, October 22, 2007 3:34 AM
Reply #19 Monday, October 22, 2007 3:34 AM
Cheers Po'.
I wasn't going to add any more because this thread should really be about you, but I better speak to this generous quote:-
I was fortunate that the promotion I already have, came when the site was a bit smaller. Back then they were also given for community support, it's hard to quantify that so I don't try. I wouldn't want or accept anything additional that wasn't connected directly to pushing the pixels around. I have my own personal challenges that slows that down, but I'll get there in the end. Not least because this forum and it's members on all strata, generates the desire to produce something that others can download.
Meanwhile, when you take a second to look at the sort of threads that I really enjoy. The dynamic/interactive stuff which creates a bit of a buzz on the forums. Threads that are all about involvement. such as the 'Rare Icon Request' thread, Zoomba's Winky thread and the occassional 'Community' suites. It becomes easy to see that's it's a pleasure to be able to support members like yourself that contribute on this level.
Watching the transition of your icon from the original thread, to it's place on the FAH board, was another really satisfying extension of that dynamic. The icon hasn't changed at all, just the way it's perceived - it's kinda cool that can happen and nice to be part of.
(Thanks to sidneysiders for the +1 - much appreciated - Erik you got a PM)
I wasn't going to add any more because this thread should really be about you, but I better speak to this generous quote:-
I would definitely nominate him for a promotion, not just for his assist on this, but because he is just very supportive overall to everyone and the community.
I was fortunate that the promotion I already have, came when the site was a bit smaller. Back then they were also given for community support, it's hard to quantify that so I don't try. I wouldn't want or accept anything additional that wasn't connected directly to pushing the pixels around. I have my own personal challenges that slows that down, but I'll get there in the end. Not least because this forum and it's members on all strata, generates the desire to produce something that others can download.
Meanwhile, when you take a second to look at the sort of threads that I really enjoy. The dynamic/interactive stuff which creates a bit of a buzz on the forums. Threads that are all about involvement. such as the 'Rare Icon Request' thread, Zoomba's Winky thread and the occassional 'Community' suites. It becomes easy to see that's it's a pleasure to be able to support members like yourself that contribute on this level.
Watching the transition of your icon from the original thread, to it's place on the FAH board, was another really satisfying extension of that dynamic. The icon hasn't changed at all, just the way it's perceived - it's kinda cool that can happen and nice to be part of.
(Thanks to sidneysiders for the +1 - much appreciated - Erik you got a PM)
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Reply #1 Saturday, October 20, 2007 10:14 PM