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Man, I got to be honest with you, I am coming up empty right now. I seriously am losing the knack for discerning what's good out there because, either a) I am just too accustomed to certain approaches or b) most liquids are just not making the grade.
I would say Vermillion, but you already know what's up with that! Maybe Silverberry from House of Liquid, but that may be a stretch due to shipping time and cost.
I would say Vermillion, but you already know what's up with that! Maybe Silverberry from House of Liquid, but that may be a stretch due to shipping time and cost.
I've been wondering about a few vendors that are mentioned here a lot like Alice in Vapeland, VapeDudes, Mt.Baker, etc.
Right now I only have a top 2: HHV and Vermillion River. I want to expand my list.
BTW, heard you liked the Kentucky Amaretto Blend. You probably don't remember, but I sent you that one.
I've been wondering about a few vendors that are mentioned here a lot like Alice in Vapeland, VapeDudes, Mt.Baker, etc.
Right now I only have a top 2: HHV and Vermillion River. I want to expand my list.
BTW, heard you liked the Kentucky Amaretto Blend. You probably don't remember, but I sent you that one.
Dude, I constantly find gems that you sent. Oh and BTW, only one person ever sent me VR!
"Why is my husband so pale? Well Ma'am, because he's pale. Well can't you photoshop my skin onto him?" Seriously had this EXACT conversation... yep some days it's just not very fun!
Pm incoming
I've been wondering about a few1 vendors that are mentioned here a lot like Alice in Vapeland, VapeDudes, Mt.Baker, etc.
Right now I only have a top 2: HHV and Vermillion River. I want to expand my list.
BTW, heard you liked the Kentucky Amaretto Blend. You probably don't remember, but I sent you that one.
1.) Alice in Vapeland
www.aliceinvapeland.com
2.) Highbrow Vapor
E Cig Juice @ *_Highbrow Vapor_* - E Liquid Store, Shop our Store for Ecig Products.
3.) Fancee Juice
www.fanceejuice.com
4.) Vaporphoxxe
VaporPhoxxe - 35 South York Road - Electronic Cigarettes
I've tried alot...and they are the best of the best so far
www.aliceinvapeland.com
2.) Highbrow Vapor
E Cig Juice @ *_Highbrow Vapor_* - E Liquid Store, Shop our Store for Ecig Products.
3.) Fancee Juice
www.fanceejuice.com
4.) Vaporphoxxe
VaporPhoxxe - 35 South York Road - Electronic Cigarettes
I've tried alot...and they are the best of the best so far
I am curious bout Orb Vapor. They hit my radar recently, and I've been kind of circling the site and peeking in windows for a bit now.
Favorites for me as of today....
1. Avejuice.com - Bobas Bounty, Gorilla Juice
2. Heather's Heavenly Vape - Shadowfax, Ghandalf, Serendipity
3. VapeDudes - Blue Honey, Grand Prairie
4. Liquid Xpress - HFC
4.5 Litecigusa.net - Nitelitevapor - Bounty Hunter, Gold, Renegade
5. Alice in Vapeland - A Quiet Morning, White Rabbit
So many good suppliers! So much excellent juice!
So fun!
Happy Holidays,
Vape On!
1. Avejuice.com - Bobas Bounty, Gorilla Juice
2. Heather's Heavenly Vape - Shadowfax, Ghandalf, Serendipity
3. VapeDudes - Blue Honey, Grand Prairie
4. Liquid Xpress - HFC
4.5 Litecigusa.net - Nitelitevapor - Bounty Hunter, Gold, Renegade
5. Alice in Vapeland - A Quiet Morning, White Rabbit
So many good suppliers! So much excellent juice!
So fun!
Happy Holidays,
Vape On!
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I know right?! Once I shot a group of about 10-15 kids ( should remember but I've blocked it!), most around 3 years old, I swear I shot at LEAST 50 images, to finally get 1 sellable image I had to do a composite of 2 and THAT'S when I decided I didn't want to shoot kids anymore. I seriously had about 5 sets of parents all yelling look over here look over here... I finally sent them ALL away and designated 1 Aunt to talk to them. UGH!!
Don't you just love clients?
Wow! That has got to suck!
One time, when I was doing commissioned portraits (painting) for high-end clients, I finished the portrait and took it to the office building where it was going to go. I had to walk in to a business round table meeting and "present" the painting. They had, at some point, gotten a large photo (about the same size as my painting) done of the photo that I used for the painting. When I presented the painting, they set it next to the "original" and compared the two to see how close I got.
Really?! You don't do ish like that! First of all, if you wanted a picture (meaning photo) the same size, why not just get one? Oh, they did! Even still, a painting is a painting and setting it up next to a photo of the same image and size is not really cool.Luckily, I kicked .... on the painting and they were all happy. Most importantly, the widow of the person I painted (the recently deceased CEO) started crying when she saw my painting. That made it better.
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Wow! That has got to suck!
One time, when I was doing commissioned portraits (painting) for high-end clients, I finished the portrait and took it to the office building where it was going to go. I had to walk in to a business round table meeting and "present" the painting. They had, at some point, gotten a large photo (about the same size as my painting) done of the photo that I used for the painting. When I presented the painting, they set it next to the "original" and compared the two to see how close I got.
Luckily, I kicked .... on the painting and they were all happy. Most importantly, the widow of the person I painted (the recently deceased CEO) started crying when she saw my painting. That made it better.
The crying part is no substitute for being paid. But I have to believe it comes close..at least.
If I hadn't gotten paid, there would've been two people crying!
hahahahaha...... WOW... the non creatives just don't get it I swear!! Like you said if they wanted an exact photo, why commission someone to PAINT?
1 of my favorite lines is... MY interpretation, MY art!! THIS is how I see it. They hired me because they like my style and yet for some reason there are always those that want your style to fit theirs rather than doing what they hired you to do... or hey be like Walmart. I am NOT and never could be a Walmart Photog. UGH!!
Seriously if the person who the painting was painted for was happy THAT'S what matters anyway!! Your painting elicited emotion and right there my friend, THAT's what it's all about!!
1 of my favorite lines is... MY interpretation, MY art!! THIS is how I see it. They hired me because they like my style and yet for some reason there are always those that want your style to fit theirs rather than doing what they hired you to do... or hey be like Walmart. I am NOT and never could be a Walmart Photog. UGH!!
Seriously if the person who the painting was painted for was happy THAT'S what matters anyway!! Your painting elicited emotion and right there my friend, THAT's what it's all about!!
Wow! That has got to suck!
One time, when I was doing commissioned portraits (painting) for high-end clients, I finished the portrait and took it to the office building where it was going to go. I had to walk in to a business round table meeting and "present" the painting. They had, at some point, gotten a large photo (about the same size as my painting) done of the photo that I used for the painting. When I presented the painting, they set it next to the "original" and compared the two to see how close I got.
Luckily, I kicked .... on the painting and they were all happy. Most importantly, the widow of the person I painted (the recently deceased CEO) started crying when she saw my painting. That made it better.
Wow! That has got to suck!
One time, when I was doing commissioned portraits (painting) for high-end clients, I finished the portrait and took it to the office building where it was going to go. I had to walk in to a business round table meeting and "present" the painting. They had, at some point, gotten a large photo (about the same size as my painting) done of the photo that I used for the painting. When I presented the painting, they set it next to the "original" and compared the two to see how close I got.
Luckily, I kicked .... on the painting and they were all happy. Most importantly, the widow of the person I painted (the recently deceased CEO) started crying when she saw my painting. That made it better.
Hey Mr. Mann,
This is totally off subject, but it's fascinating to me:
I think painting from photos has its place, but if you are expected to paint photorealistic paintings, what's the point of being an artist? Photo editing programs and actual photos can do that. I don't know, maybe some photorealistic painters find fulfillment in the challenge of doing this, or maybe they feel that their 'editing' processs (realigning, changing color saturations, adding or modifying a few things from the actual photograph) makes it a more creative endeavor, but I don't. It seems like an exercise. Maybe that's why some of the Masters championed representational painting and then moved on to more 'abstract' work.
Perhaps an interesting vaping analogy would be how some vendors appear to simply add pre-purchased flavorings and tweak the diluent and PG/VG base, or mix the flavorings at different ratios to "create" their own take on flavors. I find it tiresome to go to a site and find the old 'standbys'. So many use the same stock photos to represent their flavors , that I use that to as a clue that the flavors will be just as 'cookie cutter.'
In my opinion, artisanal vendors are authentically creative. This group does not automatically include all NET or WTA manufacturers. These creators transcend the rest by virtue of their initial intention, which shines forth as one that seeks to create or develop something interesting and original that also satisfies the requirements of delivering robust flavor, along with a balance of appreciable throat hit and vapor production. They develop a small but truly original cluster of flavors that we as consumers recognize immediately, even if we don't necessarily LIKE them.
Moreover, I think the authenticity and intention are what consumers recognize and appreciate most. The sensory enjoyment of vaping a well-crafted ejuice is simply the cherry on the sundae. At least for me!
Likewise, I think this appreciation makes browsing, purchasing, receiving and vaping the product all the more enjoyable, knowing that we are supporting someone who cares about craftsmanship. Beauty is recognizable in so many forms.
Anyhow, thank you for bringing up the point regarding your former clientele. I'd be interested in your thoughts.
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