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We comparing computer parts with the human body, I found that the circuit board could represent veins, Pocessor as the brain and a power souce as the heart. I thought that this would be an interesting aspect to explore and relates to my writen work, of how we are adding technology into our bodies. I decided that by concentrating on circuit boards as veins would allow me to explore with a range of techniques and materials. 

Veins are blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood to the heart. 

  • The Vanae, is the largest vein in the body and carries blood from the arms to the atrium of the heart. The inferior vena cavea, carried blood from the legs and abdomen to the heart, 

  • The Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

  • The portal venous system is a series of veins that directly connect two capillary beds. 

  • The peripheral veins carry blood from the limbs and hands and feet. 

  • Superficial veins are close to the surface of the body, and have no corresponding arteries

  • Deep veins are deeper in the body and have corresponding arteries.

  • Communicating veins (or perforator veins) are veins that directly connect superficial veins to deep veins.

 

Colour 

veins are translucent, so they reflect the colour of an organism's exterior, which is usually venous blood (dark red due to its low oxygen content). Veins appear blue because the subcutaneous fat absorbs low-frequency light, allowing only the hightly energetic blue wavelengths to penetrate through to the dark vein and reflect back to the viewer. But the colour is determined on many aspects; the oxygenation state of the blook, the width and depth of the veins or the characteristics of the skin. When the veins are drained of blood or removed from the body they appear grey-white. 

 

Veins

From studying the veins in the arm and head, I have found that they can vary from one person to another. They can be larger, wider, more prominent or closely packed or the complete oposite, however there stil tends to be an underlying similair direction in which they go. I will have to experiment to see what shapes fit better to my models form. Although as long as the follow the main vein direction, i feel that they will fit the the body. 

Veins in the head. (n.d.). [image] Available at: https://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/485/flashcards/1628485/jpg/facial_vein1343165270407.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Basilic vein. (2014). [image] Available at: http://museummonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/basilic-vein.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Arm veins. (n.d.). [image] Available at: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/43/93/5a/43935aecf39306135a032b3f1159d4b4.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Veins of the arm. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://faculty.ucc.edu/biology-potter/blood_vessels/img020.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Structure of the head. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://kevincease.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/face-1-all3.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

veins of the face and scalp. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/02/04/science/04SCIB/04SCIB-blog427.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

The circuit board above shows a green base with yellow/gold circuit lines over the top, which all direct to the centre processor. They are very close together and some start further back inbetween the others. The all end with circles that have a hole in the centre. 

Green Circuit Board. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/printed-circuit-board-932890.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Circuit Boards. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tOdYbe5k2bA/UTIbMKEPebI/AAAAAAAAAEM/tKBnR0GKFp8/s1600/circuit.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Blue and Black circuit Board. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/circuit-board-carlos-caetano.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Circuit Board. (2015). [image] Available at: http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/209/4/d/Circuit_Board_2_by_FantasyStock.jpg [Accessed 3 Feb. 2015].

Here shows a black base with vibrant blue lines over the top. They do not have a pattern and start all over the place. Some are close together while others are sparse and they all range in length. Some remain straight but others direct out. They all begin and end with circles. 

This circuit board has black lines with gold circles on a green background. There is less lines to circles. There is also alot of white markings over the top. I do not feel that this design would be practical on the body as it would look too messy and not resemble veins. 

Here shows green lines on a green backfround with silver protruding circles made from a soldering iron. They direct out from the conponments on the board, such as the processor. 

In relation to the body, I like the idea that they have more of a direction purpose rather than being randomly positioned. I like the silver colour of the circles in comparison to the lines and feel that this might help represent a cyborg character. I like the blue colour on the blue/black board as feel that it looks very computerised and futuristic. I think that the blue colour may be more appropriate as it matches to the colour of veins but will make sure that they are positioned with a reason. I think that by having some start inbetween other will help create the illusion of thicker veins and also veins that branch of others. 

Designs

I decided to mark the veins onto my models face to get an understanding of where they should go and how they fit around the features. From following the natural direction of the veins in the arm and face, I put the circuit lines in a similiar placing, however they are more angled and straight in order to cross the area. 

I made the circuit lines more simple, stright and angled them so that  they crossed the face. I did not include the circles as i just wanted to get a better understanding of were the lines go first and then I can add them in later. I liked how the veins fit around the bone structure of the face, such as the eye socket, so mimiced this in circuit form. I also decided to add some to the cheekbone to help define this area. I also extended the lines down onto the neck that turn in following the collar bones. I placed circuit lines next to each other to help indicate thicker veins. 

Circuit Board

I drew circuit veins onto an image of my model, so that i could see where they best fitted the face and vein the overall outcome. I can use these diagrams as reference when sculpting. 

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