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Maintenance for Dummies

ForeverDcember — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:18:07 -0800

What books can I get to not be a "dummy" when it comes to my new job? (more inside) I just took on a job as a secretary at a hospital in the engineering department. Basically, I want to know more about the technicians' jobs so I can better understand what they do and be a little more efficient in my position. I see a lot of work orders each day. There are HVAC techs, electricians, plumbers, painters and then maintenance techs. They oversee all the preventative and corrective maintenance in the building like air conditioning, heating, plumbing and installing lighting, automatic doors, freezers/fridges, clogged toilets/sinks/showers, patch and paint walls, fire systems, elevators.... a lot of stuff. I want to read up more on how to do some of these things (the basics) and how they work (again, the basics). There is no "building maintenance for dummies" unfortunately, does anyone have any suggestions? I would like actual books instead of websites, although websites can be helpful. Thanks in advance for any help!

Name That Painting

ElmerFishpaw — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:34:02 -0800

Who painted this and what is it called? It was at the NY MoMA.

Paintin' purty...recommendations for painters in NYC

kenzi23 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:02:54 -0800

Recommendations for a good interior painter in NYC? And what do I look for in a painter? I know that I COULD paint my living room, but I just don't feel like it and can afford to pay someone to do it. Does anyone have a personal recommendation (as in, you or a close friend hired them and loved them) in the NYC area?

Also, when looking for a good painter, what should I look for, ask about? Is it assumed that they will have all their own equipment and dropcloths etc.? Do I need to find a bonded painter in case they mess up any of my furniture or floors? Do we sign an agreement?

Help this DIY girl get someone to DIFH (do it for her).

Name that artist!

Sufi — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:54:37 -0800

Name that artist! I have an image from a modern day painter (surreal?), but I can't remember their name This is just a head shot from one painting. I believe the full image was of the girl in front of a firing squad. Any ideas?

Trapper Keeper artist search

ktoad — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:59:35 -0800

My friend and I were wondering about the exaggerated artwork on old Trapper Keepers. He recalls seeing some sports-themed pieces by the same artist. It's quite a detailed, caricature sort of style. Anyone know who did them?

who painted this?

mordecai — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:29:37 -0800

who painted this? appreciate the help, thanks!

Painted into a Corner

Vaska — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:42:11 -0800

Does anyone offer a brush set for Photoshop CS3 that mirrors the brush set for Painter X? I'm migrating to Photoshop exclusively after having had it with Painter's many bugs and just being tired of juggling two programs. However, I love the Painter brush set and I'd rather not spend hours re-creating them in Photoshop. I'm hopeful that some company or individual in the same boat has already done this, and I can buy or download the set. Does anyone know of one? Even the brush set from old Painter 6 would do wonderfully.

Artist looking for eyeballs

rinkjustice — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:16:35 -0800

My brother is an artist living in downtown Toronto. His medium is primarily paint, and he has done huge murals for bars and restaurants. He now wants to promote his artwork and services online. His myspace profile showcases a smattering of his latest work, and he has an extensive portfolio and an amazing range of styles. He has also done some professional photoshopping (but ironically he is not good with computers). So my question is: what's the best way to get the word out?

mystery painting

extrabox — Tue, 23 May 2006 21:57:00 -0800

Can anyone identify the artist, title, and location of this artwork? (It's a cropping of a larger work, and it may be a version of the Last Judgement, that's all I know....)

Obscure Dutch Painter Filter

Skyanth — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 23:33:29 -0800

This is going to be really difficult, I think, but it's worth a shot. A long time ago I saw (on dutch tv) a documentary about a young dutch painter/artist of the seventies. He was in his twenties back then, I believe, and he died (of cancer?) soon after (that is, probably also in the seventies). Can anyone tell me what his name is? Somehow whenever I think back of this documentary a rose pops into my mind, but I don't know why. Perhaps it was a painting of his.