How to create incredible paintings in minutes.

I posted some of my artwork in an earlier entry here, and i decided to talk about that a little bit more.
this is a surprisingly easy skill to learn, or at least the basics are. within my first paint session i was able to create things that amazed people.

 This is Brandon McConnel, this video is unedited, you really can make something that amazing, that quick.

if you are interested in learning to paint like this there are a few simple things you need
1. a little bit of time (a lot less than you might think)
2. GLOSSY spray paint
3. GLOSSY posterboard
4. a magazine- any type of paper can work, and different papers can give different textures, but magazines are glossy and cheap so they are good to use.
5.circular objects to use as stencils for planets (such as coffee cans or plates)
6.a mask. you can use the little paper filter mask things, they will help filter out the paint particles, but with those you are still inhaling dangerous chemicals. i recommend getting one like this 3m respirator
7.and finally you need a place to paint.
i painted in my back yard, DO NOT PAINT INDOORS! at least not unless you have proper ventilation. the fumes from the spray paint are harmful if inhaled, to minimize health risks only paint in well ventilated areas.
including the respirator you can get everything you need to get started for less than $50.
other things that might be helpful are a pallet knife, a foam brush, a straight edge, and a razor blade.

OK so now you know what you need to paint, but how do you do it?
There are two main ways to do this, you can buy instructional DVDs such as these. i haven't been active on that site for a few years, but when i was the message boards were also very helpful if i ever had any questions, they were also a good place to learn new techniques. The second way to do it is for free just by watching tutorials and videos of people making these paintings on youtube.


A few tips, don't mix and match different brands or types of paint. they like to separate if you do.
cheap walmart paint will work, just make sure it's glossy.
start off simple, just do a space scene with one or two planets for your first few attempts, no need to try and recreate the Mona Lisa right away and get discouraged.
The biggest tip i can give you though, is just to go out and try it. you can get 10 cans of spraypaint and a few pieces of poster board for under $20, and you already know the paintings don't take long, so their is no major time investment either. what do you have to lose?

Again i apologize for the crappy photography, but here are a few more examples of some of my paintings.

I hope i inspired a few people to try this hobby, and that this was helpful to them.
Leave some feedback, and thanks for reading.

A few useful things.

Here are some useful things
On your flash drives put a file with your name phone number and address, that way if you ever lose it, it can be returned.
Home security systems are a scam.
Melatonin is a chemical in your brain that regulates sleep. you can buy it at walmart or a drug store, it is good for you, impossible to overdose, and will help you sleep, and get quality sleep. i recommend taking 4 or less Mg though, because some people report nightmares when they take about 6-7 Mg. take it about 20-30 minutes before bed.
Women are horniest in the morning, so if you have a GF or wife and want some action, try first thing in the morning.

I will also leave one random fact. A pigs orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.

an update as to how insanity is going. i have made no progress.. a few days ago i partially dislocated my ankle, luckily it was put back in place without any difficulties, and it is healing very quickly and has already almost completely recovered.

i will be trying to update this much more regularly, i have been a bit busy. thanks for reading, leave some feedback :)

Lets go green

I'm sure everyone has noticed the huge increase in "green" products in the last few years. well i'd like to take a minute and talk about all this bullshit.
this is a video (one of my favorite) of Penn and Teller, and it is a part of one of their episodes of Bullshit.

unfortunately this video shows a pretty good representation of your average American, and their stupidity. most "green" products are not any better for the environment than their standard counterparts, in fact they often have much worse impacts on the environment, or are the same exact thing with a different label and twice the price.
for example-to recycle 1 ton of plastic bags it costs $4000, after being recycled it can be sold for $32, and no i did not miss any decimal places. that's right to recycle a ton of plastic bags you loose over $3900.
In fact much of the things you recycle just ends up in a landfill anyways.
remember a few years ago when there was a big push for all the ethanol gas? everyone got all excited about being more eco-friendly and stuff, then realized that taking hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland for feed corn and converting it to ethanol corn, resulted in mass starvation, and many other very serious problems.
many other green products may not have as large of an effect as the ethanol movement, but they still suck!

don't get me wrong i'm not against going green, and i know that there are legitimate green products out there, i'm just tired of the all the bullshit out there. next time you go shopping use a little common sense when it comes to this stuff, it can go a long way.

i seriously recommend Penn & Teller's series Bullshit, it's an excellent show.

also, an update on how Insanity is going, another set back unfortunately. last night i partially dislocated my right ankle, fortunately i was able to quickly pop it back in, and hopefully it will heal up quickly.

Thanks for reading, let me know what you thought or if you have any recommendations for future entries.

Accepted!

sorry readers, but this post contains nothing useful for you. it does however contain great news for me.
i got accepted into the one and only college i had applied to, UNCW. i was really getting worried, because i had applied on the very last day, and i new a few other people who applied on the last day. they got their letters about 2 weeks ago, i finally got my letter though and i am accepted, and excited :D
going to go to a pretty decent college, on the beach, with lots of hot girls.

Food tricks

today i have a few food tricks for you.
1. peel bananas from the bootom.
why? well you know those annoying string like things that hang all over your banana. if you pinch the bottom it will split, then just peel it like you would from the top. except this time, no strings! if you've ever seen a monkey eat a banana they peel it from the bottom
2. how to poach an egg
poaching eggs is often a dreaded activity, but it's actually extremely easy. after you've got your water all heated, add a splash of vinegar, then gently stir in a circle for a few seconds before dropping the egg into the middle. the gentle vortex will keep the egg together in the middle of the pot and you will get 100% perfect poached eggs every time. i also recommend cracking the eggs into a small dish first.
3. how to peel a pomegranate
unfortunately there is no easy way to peel this fruit, but there is an easier way than most people know. if you get a large bowl of water, peel your pomegranate inside the bowl of water. all the white pieces will float to the top, while the part you eat sinks to the bottom. makes it much easier to peel and clean
4. how to properly peel an orange
pretty much anyone can peel an orange, but sometimes it's a little difficult, and often leaves behind a lot of the white stuff from the peel. there is a simple solution to this, just roll the orange around in your hands for a minute or so applying light pressure. what this does is it separates the orange from the peel. once you've rolled it around peel it like you normally would, except this time it should be a lot easier and not leave anything behind.

a quick update to how Insanity is going i got it, and was looking at it. unfortunately i do not think i'll be able to start it right away, pretty much everything involves jumping, which is still pretty rough on my knee. i tried doing  the warm up and fitness test, and didn't get anywhere close to finishing. so what i've decided to do, is just to continue doing the warm up and as much of the workout as i can, until i can comfortably get all the way through it.

let me know what you guys thought about the food tricks. i know a lot more if you liked them.

#*$% pain!

sorry for not having an update yesterday, to make up for it i've got a small announcement. i ordered the Insanity workout set, for those of you who don't know it's a workout program similar to P90X except it takes no equipment and only 60 days.
so what does this have to do with my blog? well i'll still have my normal updates full of random usefulness, but i'll also be including updates on how Insanity is going. statistically you are more likely to follow through with a diet or workout plan if you tell people about it, so i figure if i tell the whole internet i might actually follow through.

and now, a helpful fact.
you just fell down and scraped your knee. what's your first reaction?
"FUCK!"
that's right! most of us swear, but there is actually a good reason for this. swearing substantially increases pain tolerance. people who swear are able to withstand worse pain at longer intervals than people who do not. so the next time you stub your toe and you don't have any aspirin, just start cursing everything.

For the couples

This entry i'm gonna throw out a few sex facts. one for single people, one for couples, and one interesting fact.
i'll start off with the single people.
guys, do you know when the best time to get laid is?
i'm sure most of you have heard of pheromones before, if not they are essentially scents that people (and other living things) excrete, and they give us information on a subconscious level. while we are not usually aware of it, pheromones play a large role in our behaviors and actions every day. different pheromones cause different reactions. so now that i've given you a brief summary here's when the best time to get laid is!
it just so happens that right after sex with another women is when you are the most desirable to other women! this is because of all the different pheromones released during sex. they make you irresistible to the other gender.
a quick side note, for those of you wondering, if that means you should masturbate before you try and get a girls number, the answer is NO! you become more attractive to the other females because your covered in THEIR sex pheromones.

now for the couples
studies have shown that the #1 thing a guy can do to get his lady to have more sex with him is... drum roll....

help out with chores!
that's right guys, every hour of cleaning up around the house you do every day will on average get you 20 minutes in bed. so if you've been feeling neglected lately, go wash some dishes and get some action!

and ladies if you want some help with chores around this house plus a little extra time in the bedroom you might wanna tell your significant other about this.

and finally the interesting sex fact.
Obese males on average last 7 minutes longer than non-obese males. so if you're tired of Mr. One Minute Wonder, try hooking up with a fatty. although the reason for this increase in duration is because obese males have higher amounts of estrogen, and lower amounts of testosterone.