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The Scanner I Bought is ….

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Scanner Process Last Week

Last week I wrote to you my decision process as I was trying to choose a scanner.  You can see my thoughts here.  You will also see some good info on scanners.  I will sure that I was going to either get a used Nikon Coolscan with a Nikon SF-210 Auto Slide Feeder (they don’t make them anymore) or a new Automated 35MM Slide Scanner by Pacific Image Electronics.  I was sure it was going to be one of the two!!

New Fractal Rainbow Flame

Rainbow Flame

Talked with B & H

We called B & H to talk with someone there.  They are very good at helping one sort through the possibilities.  Given that one of the options was not through B & H, I was a little hesitant to call … but Susan encouraged me since I was all tangled in the information.

Wow Craig Knows Scanners!

Susan got on the phone first and asked the person who answered if he knew about scanners.  He said he sure did.  So I started to tell him my choices and trying to choose between them.  He didn’t care at all that one of the choices wasn’t through the store … he said they wanted to have happy customers and also did not work on commission.  So that right there took a big burden off my shoulders that he didn’t care where we bought our new (theoretical) scanner.

The Scanner Discussion

I told him that I like the specifications of the Nikon Coolscan even thought it was older and used.  I also said the Automated 35MM Slide Scanner by Pacific Image Electronics seemed decent even though the specs weren’t as good. I explained how we didn’t want to scan slides on a flatbed scanner since they didn’t come out as well and are a royal hassle!  He said that there were problems with both the Nikon and the Pacific Image scanners with scanning old slides.  Old slides will usually be a little frail and some bits will fall off and make the scan not as clean as it can be.  Those bits often jam the slide holder and get on the lens of the scanner.

New vs Old Scanner

Craig said that the new scanning techniques are just plain better than the old ones.  But he didn’t want us to buy the Pacific Image scanner … he wanted us to buy a *less expensive* flatbed scanner.  He explained that the Epson Perfection V750-M Pro Scanner would meet our needs perfectly.

There is a 12 slot holder for slides (much better than the 3 slides in our old, broken flatbed scanner).  He also advised getting an extra slide holder (we went to Ebay for that – we couldn’t find one at Amazon). He promised there were plenty out there – and there are.  As one is scanning the 12 slides, one can prepare the next set (or 2 sets) for slides to keep the process moving along.

Specs of the Epson Scanner

Craig said this scanner would scan better than the Pacific Images one and was less money.  Whew!  When I looked at the specifications, I could see that there were very similar to the Nikon I had wanted.  Also, he said there were just plain improvements in the scanning process that would be helpful.  There are also holders for other kinds of media like large format and film.  There is even some process with a liquid something.

The Decision

We also were needing a flatbed scanner since I want to try my hand at Zentangle and Zendoodles.  Plus there is always the need to have a flatbed scanner around for various purposes – we have used our old ones 100s if not 1000s of times!  Craig said the quality of the Epson is excellent and I can see that it is!  Also, it is a relief to have made this decision – one I have known I needed to make for quite awhile!  So I will let you know as things progress how it is!

Thank you for following my process! Below I am sharing links to a lot of my shops in case you want to do a little shopping for functional art!  ~ Diane Clancy

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I Bought a Scanner!

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New Scanner

Tomorrow I will let you know what the decision was (in case you didn’t see the title – I bought a scanner) … it was very exciting for me … and all a little overwhelming.

New Painting

This is the first time this new vibrant, colorful painting is being shown.  A similar one is on Facebook, but this is a little different.  It doesn’t have a new yet if you want to offer any.

Below are links to my online shops … everywhere is having deep sales this week if you want to check any of them out.  It is a good time to shop online!

Thank you!!  ~ Diane

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To Scan or Not to Scan – that is the Question!

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Looking to Scan Slides

I have 1000s of slides from my Aunt Mary and I need to figure out what to do. She was an avid amateur photographer and took some amazing slides. Some of her slides are worthy of making into lots of prints and products because they are so beautiful! Before Aunt Mary died, she gave me written permission to have the copyright of her work so that I could do what I wanted with it. Tons of slides! Here is one slide that Aunt Mary took – I scanned this years ago.

Aunt Mary’s Lady Slipper

Lady Slippers I

Lady Slippers I, Photography © Diane Clancy

What is Now Available?

The last few days I have been looking around to see what is available for scanning in general and scanning slides in particular. We have a regular flatbed scanner but it seems to have stopped working. Also there is the problem that the manufacturer doesn’t have software with it that will work with our operating systems!! Big problem. Also I have an old slide scanner I used a whole lot – but it would even connect up to the newer computer since the scanner has a SCSI connection (as opposed to USB or Firewire). So that is mostly out of commission.

POD has Taken Over my Life!

I used to be pretty up on the hardware … as I was learning how to use computers, I read a lot of magazines and talked with friends quite a bit. Now I spend almost all my time doing POD (Print on Demand). There is so much to do to get my art onto lots of mugs, iPad sleeves, posters, duvet covers, window curtains, rugs, kitchen sets … and … and!! And I have only a small fraction of my work up on merchandise. And at the same time I need to keep creating, otherwise life gets me down!

Reading is How I Learn

I learn well from reading about things and reading what others share. There is a great article on PC Magazine here that reminded me of the basics. I know I sometimes but not often need to scan documents so that doesn’t matter to me. Since I am starting to make Zentangles, it is important to have a flatbed scanner with a high enough quality that I can use it on POD products. So certainly I need one of those since ours is broken! This is a great article, again from PC Magazine here about which are the best scanners for photos – which obviously I need. Amazon has a lot of these good scanners!

Slide Scanners

Slide scanners are another kettle of fish, as they say. This Automated 35MM Slide Scanner by Pacific Image Electronics seems to be really wonderful!! As it should be for the price! The advantage it has over the flatbed slide scanners that can also scan slides, a couple at a time, is that it can be set up to scan 50 slides at a time.

Some of the reading I have done, suggests that nowadays it is better to send your slides out to be scanned at some other place. I know from tough experience that one never knows what will happen to a slide once it leaves your hands. So I am hesitant. Plus if I scanned all the slides, it would be more expensive than buying a scanner. Scanning still takes time … but so does choosing slides to send out.

Nikon SF-210 Auto Slide Feeder is another scanner that will do 50 slides at a time. Another article suggested to get a used Nikon Coolscan 4000 and autofeeder from Ebay.  After I researched some more, I realized the Nikon SF-210 Auto Slide Feeder IS the auto-feeder for the Nikon Coolscan … and costs quite a bit on top of it.

Where from Here?

I have no idea what to do at this point. I am officially overwhelmed now … I want to take advantage of sales … this a great amount of money … and a labor of love that may or may not pay off. And it is still not clear to me what I should do even if I had lots of money.  I really am on overload!!  Maybe we should just get a flatbed with a slide scanner and settle for the quality not being superb.  And we can certainly scan an occasional slide on the old scsi slide scanner.  Ouch, my brain hurts!

Thank you for being with me on this journey and I hope this is useful to you too!! ~ Diane Clancy

 

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Looking at Slide Scanners … or not?

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Looking to Scan Slides

I have 1000s of slides from my Aunt Mary and I need to figure out what to do.  She was an avid amateur photographer and took some amazing slides.  Some of her slides are worthy of making into lots of prints and products because they are so beautiful!  Before Aunt Mary died, she gave me written permission to have the copyright of her work so that I could do what I wanted with it.  Tons of slides to get scanned on a scanner!

I wanted this post to share and it didn’t since it didn’t have a photo … so I am reposting this tomorrow – sorry for any inconvenience!!

 

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Keychain: Through the Hole – Mandala

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Fun mandala from my friend’s Zazzle shop – Zandiepants ~ Lots of lovely designs.  This fun pink and purple keychain with a mandala is lovely!!  Hope you enjoy!

Through the Hole - Mandala - Keychain
Through the Hole – Mandala – Keychain

This wonderful mandala has the color purple tones as the main color combined with a pop of bright yellow for visual interest.
The yellow branches are made in a 12 petal flower shape and represent the beauty in life. If you look closely you can see that the branches come growing out of ‘holes’, the thought behind this is that not all that is beautiful in life is clear from the start, sometimes it’s hidden, sometimes it needs time to grow. The purple/lilac/fuchsia details represent all the little things in life, the little things we might not pay attention to, details we take for granted. But when taking a step back, the make a magnificent whole and combined with what we find beautiful in our life, it makes a stunning completion.

Don’t forget about the little things in life as we need them to set off the things we find gorgeous.

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Computer Sleeve: The City II – Abstract Rainbow Streams

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This is created with traditional mediums – that is, not digital. I hope you enjoy this vibrant, colorful painting on a computer sleeve!  It is available in lots of other items!  I created this image using acrylics and masking tape.

The City II - Abstract Rainbow Streams Computer Sleeve
The City II – Abstract Rainbow Streams Computer Sleeve

Rainbow streams of color flow, mix & merge with each other in this original abstract acrylic painting. Sheets of rainbow colors flow across The City II as they mix and play together. Layers of violet and indigo purple sweep over bright amber yellow.

Artist: Diane Clancy; Title: Rainbow Streams; Medium: Acrylic
Lime green dances through bars of aqua. Sapphire blue along with ruby red play across piano keys of green. More wedges and shards of greens and blue dance and merge with flame orange and rose redwood.

The delightful abstract painting shows the joy, zest, energy & vibrance of the city – especially at night. The lights, sounds and life of Night Life are vibrant and uplift the soul. The rich rainbow of color reflects the exuberance and diversity of city excitement at its best. Vivacity, vitality and vigor are mirrored in this unique painting the City II. Rainbow Streams is an imaginative and whimsical painting that I hope will inspire and uplift you. This Luminous Angles painting will inspire and delight you as it takes you on a journey into a different realm. This fun and whimsical image will delight you and enchant your inner child and make you smile though the day. Let yourself relax and enjoy the experience!

You may experience peace, serenity and healing as you look at my work. Rainbow Streams could enhance your life. Allow a contemplative quality to draw you into your own inner landscape. Bring this oasis into your home for yourself and to share with others – whether next to your computer on a mouse pad, mug, plate, tie or a shirt, tote bag, puzzle, iPhone or iPad cover, card or on your living room wall.

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Tile: Freckles in Butterflies II – Tuxedo Cat

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Enjoy one of my Fanciful Animal Images ~ Brighten your day! I hope you enjoy this vibrant, colorful painting on a tile of my tux kitty!!  This is my little Freckles so happy among the butterflies!

Freckles in Butterflies II - Tuxedo Cat Tile
Freckles in Butterflies II – Tuxedo Cat Tile

Artist: Diane Clancy; Title: Freckles in Butterflies II; Medium: Photography, Digital Collage

Smile and Be Happy – Freckles in Butterflies II is a tuxedo kitty sitting in nature surrounded by beautiful butterflies. This black and white tux cat is the centerfold in an outdoor festival of green, indigo, blue, aqua and lavender butterflies with more purple, lime, cyan, yellow, magenta and pink butterflies flying around – they dance and create music that whispers through the field of pink of flowers. A rainbow of butterflies circles Freckles who has mostly black fur, white paws and whiskers and little dab of white on his mouth. You may experience peace, serenity and healing as you look at my work.

Freckles in Butterflies is part of my Fanciful Animal Images series. Freckles has been my beloved animal companion for 18 years. At the animal shelter he came right over and insisted on going home. When I went to the shelter, Freckles came right over and brushed against me – and then he walked away. He did this several times. To me, that said this tiny tux kitty was both independent and loving. And that has turned out to be so true! This image of Freckles is a delightful addition to any family with his elegance and charm – whether next to your computer on a mouse pad, mug, notebook, gift box, puzzle, plate, or a shirt, tote bag, iPad cover, clock, card or on your living room wall.

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Red Lotus Mandala Cases For The Kindle

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Fun mandala from my friend’s Zazzle shop – Zandiepants ~ Lots of lovely designs.  This mandala for the kindle is particularly striking with its teal and maroon contrast.  I think this sings!  Please read the description below for more significance of this particular image!

Red Lotus Mandala Cases For The Kindle
Red Lotus Mandala Cases For The Kindle

Beautiful, spiritual mandala, drawn while being inspired by lotus flowers, in red and orange with teal teal colored leaves. The way the colors are used give this inspirational artwork a 3 dimensional look.

The lotus flower has a special place in various religions, beliefs and mythology and holds different meanings in those various religions like creation and the continues process of birth and rebirth, fortune, purification and faithfulness. The lotus flower also symbolizes timeless divine beauty.

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Puzzle: Conundrum III, Abstract Purple Orange Goddess

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My Goddess series is powerful and engaging. I hope you enjoy this vibrant, colorful painting!!  It seems like this would be a very engaging puzzle to put together … seems like the strips of fabric will help some … but I bet it is still very challenging puzzle!  So far I have created Conundrum I, II and III.  I am still working on Conundrum IV.

Conundrum III - Abstract Purple & Orange Goddess Puzzles
Conundrum III – Abstract Purple & Orange Goddess Puzzles

Artist: Diane Clancy; Title: Conundrum III; Medium: Mixed Media – Paper, Fabric, Paint, Collage

Open the Door to Your Soul – Conundrum III is a painting that opens the door to the soul. This image looks deep within and allows you to look within yourself.

Conundrum III is a fabric and paint collage inspired by quilting. The orange and gold colored woman’s face is created with alternating triangles of fabric and acrylic paint, changing between light and dark. Her face is painted with saffron yellow and red-orange. The fabric and paint create a seamless and separate face. Her hair is painted violet and lavender. The woman’s face is actually a double face – the right side is stretched into a second face. The bottom and top parts of this creation consist of triangles of alternating fabric and paint, and alternating flame and indigo.

Conundrum III is part of my Goddess series. The depth and awareness you receive from this painting may help to create inner peace. You may experience peace, serenity and healing as you look at my work. Bring this oasis into your home for yourself and to share with others – whether next to your computer on a mouse pad, mug, plate, notebook or a shirt, tote bag, iPhone cover, card or on your living room wall.

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Mousepad: Polka Dots Orange and Black Flip Gel

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Enjoy some arty work from Eclectic Emporium ~ this is a shop owned by a good friend  This polka dot mousepad is fun!

Polka Dots Orange and Black Flip Gel Mousepad
Polka Dots Orange and Black Flip Gel Mousepad

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Chocolate, Raspberries, Peppermint Abstract Place Mats

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This place mat is wonderful for both elegant and casual times.  The chocolate color, along with this design, makes it quite special. Beautiful, delicate mandalas are wonderful for making life more special. I hope you enjoy this vibrant, colorful painting!! Chocolate, Raspberries, Peppermint Stick Abstract Place Mats Chocolate, Raspberries, Peppermint Stick is a deliciously rich crocheted Mandala blending coffee, burgundy, bronze, maroon, reds and mahogany into a succulent design for the senses. Artist: Diane Clancy; Title: Chocolate, Raspberries, Peppermint Stick; Medium: Digital Chocolate, Raspberries, Peppermint Stick has a palette of wondrous rich tones of bronze, auburn, umber, russet, sienna and rust spiraling through its complex web of design. The dancing twirls of meringue will draw you into its depth as it magically spins you out to the edges as you admire its lovely curls. This is to inspire, delight and uplift you! As you look at my work you may experience peace, serenity and healing. Bring this oasis into your home for yourself and to sure with others. This exquisite vision can be yours – whether next to your computer, on a mug, as a shirt, tie, plate, tote, tiles, stamp, messenger bag, or computer mouse or on your living room wall. Computer monitors and browsers show colors differently so the actual colors may vary slightly from what you are seeing. This image is original and copyright protected. This image may not be reproduced, saved, altered or used in any way without written permission of the artist. Please click to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Keepsake Box: Molten Titan Blue Black Star

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Keepsake box – enjoy some arty work on a keepsake box from Eclectic Emporium ~ this is a shop owned by a good friend.  I am so delighted that some of you have loved similar work of Eclectic Emporium!  This is so cool! Molten Titan Keepsake Box Molten Titan Blue Black Star Keepsake Box Please click to customize. For more lovely products from Eclectic Emporium’s Zazzle shop, please go to http://zazzle.com/EclecticEmporium. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Molten Titan Blue and Green Dart Board

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A dart board can be great fun!  Enjoy some arty work from Eclectic Emporium ~ this is a shop owned by a good friend who also runs Circus Valley. Molten Titan Blue and Green Dart boards . Please click to customize. For more lovely products from Eclectic Emporium’s Zazzle shop, please go to http://zazzle.com/EclecticEmporium. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Dance of the Spheres II – Cosmic Violet & Teal Cloth Napkins

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This napkin is so bright and yet deep in color at the same time. Creative and unsual fractals are so much fun to create and to see. I hope you enjoy this vibrant, colorful painting!!  Dance of the Spheres II is magical to me!  I love the rainbow in the bottom left! Dance of the Spheres II – Cosmic Violet & Teal Cloth Napkins Artist: Diane Clancy; Title: Dance of the Spheres II; Medium: Digital Joyfully Spilling into the Universe – Dance of the Spheres II – a matrix nurtures forming spheres and balls and strands, then allows them to pour out into the great unknown, to evolve and create and reinvent themselves at each moment. A deep hollow of rich midnight black has rivers of lime, which turn into gold to yellow, continuing along the rainbow. Orange, pink, fuchsia and magenta turn into amethyst, indigo, purple and violet. Green, spring bud, sunglow, saffron and maize ribbons spill into the heavens. Spheres of teal, jungle green and mint flow away and outward. Balls of Robin egg blue, Maya blue, sky blue and Alice blue float into the cosmos. All these colorful streamers, against the deep black of outer space, dance and whirl and twirl as they create new joyfulness as they play together. Dance of the Spheres II reminds us that torrents of joy and happiness exist and are there to support our journeys – as we let them. We can let our lives be filled with and supported by … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Blue Ice Lace Mandala, Abstract Aqua Necklace

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I hope you enjoy this vibrant, colorful painting in a necklace of Blue Ice Lace Mandala!!  Beautiful, delicate mandala necklaces are lovely for yourself or someone special. Blue Ice Lace Mandala, Abstract Aqua Jewelry Delightful, delicate, abstract aqua, cyan, navy, ultramarine, royal blue, teal, turquoise and white lace mandala creates a pattern of beauty, wholeness and joy. The colors are vibrant and enchanting. Artist: Diane Clancy; Title: Blue Ice Lace Mandala; Medium: Digital Blue Ice Lace Mandala has repeated designs, swirls and twirls all dancing together that may draw you into its depth. This is to inspire, delight and uplift you! You may experience peace, serenity and healing as you look at my work. Aqua Lace Mandala is part of my Mandalas series. Bring this oasis into your home for yourself and to share with others. This delightful vision can be yours – whether next to your computer, on a mug, as a shirt, tie, plate, tote, tiles, stamps or computer mouse or on your living room wall. Computer monitors and browsers show colors differently so the actual colors may vary slightly from what you are seeing. This image is original and copyright protected. This image may not be reproduced, saved, altered or used in any way without written permission of the artist. Please click to customize. For more beautiful products from my Mandalas Zazzle shop, please go to http://zazzle.com/DianeClancyMandalas. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Through the Hole Ceramic Tile

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Fun mandala from my friend’s Zazzle shop – Zandiepants ~ Lots of lovely designs.  This ceramic tile is such lovely shades of violet! Through the Hole Ceramic Tile This wonderful mandala has the color purple tones as the main color combined with a pop of bright yellow for visual interest. The yellow branches are made in a 12 petal flower shape and represent the beauty in life. If you look closely you can see that the branches come growing out of ‘holes’, the thought behind this is that not all that is beautiful in life is clear from the start, sometimes it’s hidden, sometimes it needs time to grow. The purple/lilac/fuchsia details represent all the little things in life, the little things we might not pay attention to, details we take for granted. But when taking a step back, the make a magnificent whole and combined with what we find beautiful in our life, it makes a stunning completion. Don’t forget about the little things in life as we need them to set off the things we fin gorgeous. Please click to customize. For more fun products from Zandiepant’s Zazzle shop, please go to http://zazzle.com/Zandiepants. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]