ERB20 In reply to ??? [2011-08-24 08:44:13 +0000 UTC]

Lovely. A time lapse would be great!!

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bryanetch In reply to ERB20 [2011-08-24 13:34:23 +0000 UTC]

I agree, it's a major item on my to-do list, I think it could really take off. Thanks again

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ERB20 In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-24 17:12:32 +0000 UTC]

Well I'll keep an eye out for it when you get round to it

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willwriteforhearts In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 17:52:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you're art is really amazing O_O

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bryanetch In reply to willwriteforhearts [2011-08-20 01:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, you're very kind

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msilvestre In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 17:37:17 +0000 UTC]

You should try etching a Cathedral!

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bryanetch In reply to msilvestre [2011-08-20 01:43:32 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps someday I will; I do love etching cities and structures.. Far more than I enjoy doing people (although I spent the past 6 months teaching myself to do just that.) Thanks so much, appreciate it

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richard-matchett In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 17:15:55 +0000 UTC]

You're so unique haha!

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bryanetch In reply to richard-matchett [2011-08-20 01:44:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the wonderful comment, I truly appreciate it.

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richard-matchett In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 16:27:08 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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bryanetch In reply to CraigWinslow [2011-08-20 01:44:55 +0000 UTC]

There are others out there who can do work like this.. but they're few and far between (which is partially why I love the etch so much). Thanks!

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CraigWinslow In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 02:01:46 +0000 UTC]

your welcome and the best etcha sketcher ive ever seen

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thisisRyi In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 16:54:35 +0000 UTC]

You my kind sir are just epic!
I can barely master a staircase let alone a city!

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bryanetch In reply to thisisRyi [2011-08-20 01:45:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, it means a lot Appreciate it!

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Tsukiiyo In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 16:48:50 +0000 UTC]

I love what you do. So if you're not in my group, I invite you with pleasure : [link] .
It'd be great

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bryanetch In reply to Tsukiiyo [2011-08-20 01:46:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I shall kindly accept your request Appreciate the compliment!

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Tsukiiyo In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 09:56:11 +0000 UTC]

It's a pleasure !

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steeber In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 13:51:35 +0000 UTC]

What do you do with the Etch A Sketch's once you've photographed the drawings? Simply shake and start again?

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bryanetch In reply to steeber [2011-08-20 01:48:06 +0000 UTC]

It depends on how much I like the piece and how much time was invested. I never shake a finished, full-sized etch a sketch. Instead I drill holes into the back before doing the picture and then if I'm satisfied with it upon completion, I remove the tape I put over the holes and sift out all the dust, that way it cannot be shaken/erased. Thanks!

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steeber In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 12:48:34 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating.
Ohio Art must send you a lot of these.
I had two as a kid: one which leaked, one which didn't (and still doesn't).
Seems that through some chemical application, the images could be further stabilized, and the item itself could be hung on a gallery wall.

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bryanetch In reply to steeber [2011-08-20 14:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Hidden by Owner

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steeber In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 18:31:34 +0000 UTC]

It might be nice to find out.

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ReasonsToLaugh In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 13:42:10 +0000 UTC]

You are fantastic! Keep up the great work!

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bryanetch In reply to ReasonsToLaugh [2011-08-20 01:49:12 +0000 UTC]

Comments like yours help ensure that I will keep it up; before today's DD I was in a bit of an art rut. This overwhelming response will surely motivate me to keep pushing forward towards my goals Thanks so much!

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ReasonsToLaugh In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-21 02:50:18 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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djkafkastudios In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 11:33:26 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your DD! May you have another.

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bryanetch In reply to djkafkastudios [2011-08-20 01:50:02 +0000 UTC]

I'd always hoped I'd get recognized with a DD, so this has been a wonderful day for both my art and my motivation to continue. Thanks so much!

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djkafkastudios In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 11:21:26 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem. Keep on keeping on!

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guardianhorse In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 11:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on your DD! Amazing work you have in your gallery!

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bryanetch In reply to guardianhorse [2011-08-20 01:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the kind words, it really means a lot! Appreciate it greatly

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tamedwhiskers In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 11:30:15 +0000 UTC]

Your work is amazing! I am in awe of how you can do that on an etch-a-sketch. I felt proud when I drew a square xD

I have a question, do you buy up lots and lots of etch-a-sketches or do you use one main one and erase it to use again after photographing it? I ask because I don't think I could bear to erase something like you do!

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bryanetch In reply to tamedwhiskers [2011-08-20 01:51:47 +0000 UTC]

I do own a lot of etch-a-sketches.. Probably somewhere in the 30+ range. I drill holes into the back, cover the holes with tape and then etch the pictures. If I like the finished sketch, I remove the tape and sift out all the sand, so that way it can never be erased! (ignore that sad face, I didn't mean to click it!) Thanks so much!

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tamedwhiskers In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 02:22:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's awesome, and a great idea to be able to keep your sketch. You do an amazing job ^^

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bryanetch In reply to Atobe333 [2011-08-20 01:53:38 +0000 UTC]

They're pretty common where I'm from (New York).. I can find them in any toy store or Walmart/Kmart/Target, ect. I do get a lot of them off eBay, also.. That's where I find all the fun, different colored ones Thanks so much!

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Atobe333 In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 08:22:53 +0000 UTC]

Yea I think it never made its way to south africa XD But such a toy does intruige me, the small ones look really cute. And you dont erase your art on them obviously right? Heheh I like seeing art on all sorts of interesting mediums. ^~^ keep up the good work

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bryanetch In reply to Atobe333 [2011-08-20 14:16:42 +0000 UTC]

I empty the sand out of the etch-a-sketches after I finish the art, so that way they can't be shaken and erased Thanks so much!

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bryanetch In reply to HellboysLady [2011-08-20 01:54:06 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks, mrsbonitaprime!

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HellboysLady In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 05:13:01 +0000 UTC]

your most welcome

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Endorell-Taelos In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 08:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Holy moly! I never knew such detail could be made on those things. You're Etch-A-Sketch Art is amazing!

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bryanetch In reply to Endorell-Taelos [2011-08-20 01:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it greatly!

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Endorell-Taelos In reply to bryanetch [2011-08-20 04:10:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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TheAbyssalSymphony In reply to ??? [2011-08-19 08:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on your DD!

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bryanetch In reply to TheAbyssalSymphony [2011-08-20 01:54:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, what a wonderful surprise it was today!

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bryanetch In reply to NotAlabaster [2011-07-06 17:20:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! They cityscapes can take anywhere from 12-25hrs, depending on the detail involved. About an hour a day for a few weeks.. Appreciate the kinds words

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NotAlabaster In reply to bryanetch [2011-07-06 23:50:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome Wow... that's incredible dedication! Have you ever dropped one just as you finish it? It must be so difficult to do because you just constantly fear shaking it (or maybe that's just me and my clumsiness!)

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bryanetch In reply to NotAlabaster [2011-07-20 20:19:37 +0000 UTC]

I've dropped two. My Sydney Opera House micro-etch was dropped before I could photograph it. I then had to retrace the faded lines and of course it wasn't as clean as the original.. Then I also dropped my green full sized Boston etch a sketch, face down on concrete, after having removed the sand. There was a residue transference and I had to retrace the whole thing. It's much faster to retrace than it is to etch something the first time. Sorry for the delayed reponse! Take care!

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