Day 3858: Oscar and exaggeration.

"Invasion": collage, drawing, digital.

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$125,000 gift bag given to  Oscar nominees?

For established actors, it can be a capstone to an illustrious career. For newcomers, it can launch them into stardom. But on top of critical acclaim and higher earning potential, there’s another benefit to getting an Oscar nod: the gift bag.

For the 21st straight year, LA-based marketing company Distinctive Assets is delivering its infamous “Everybody Wins” gift bags to nominees in the acting and directing categories. 

The 2023 edition of the bag — which isn’t affiliated with the Academy Awards — is valued at roughly $123,000, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It, and includes more than 60 gifts ranging from a $16 package of chocolate-covered pretzels to a $40,000 visit to a luxury Canadian estate.

A favorite ...

This is an older collage I did as a sample when I was teaching. It was a quick demo using a postage stamp for the face, and as soon as I saw the disparity

 of her legs I loved her. She was 24" tall and 5" wide. I love exaggeration, and I think our eyes enjoy it. You'll notice your eyes do a double take and study, trying to see whats wrong?

 

 

 

A 2+minute video, Weaver Ants, here.

 

Just because ...

Crested Caracara

 

 

Smiles for Sunday ...

 

  

 

  

  

 

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