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24 — Stochastic Gradient Boosting : Painting with a Splash of Randomness
Hello, art enthusiasts! In this chapter, we’re diving into the world of Stochastic Gradient Boosting with a creative twist. Imagine you’re painting a masterpiece with a little splash of randomness, and you know exactly when to put down your brush to avoid overdoing it!
Stochastic Gradient Boosting might sound complex, but it’s like creating art with a playful touch of unpredictability. Think of it as painting a picture with some colorful surprises along the way.
- Random Colors: We randomly choose a few paint colors for each stroke of your painting. It’s like picking random colors from your palette.
- Variety and Fun: This randomness adds excitement to your art. It’s like discovering new shades that make your painting unique and interesting.
The Importance of Early Breaks
Now, let’s talk about “Early Breaks.” It’s like knowing when to step back from your artwork before you add too many details and lose the essence of your creation!
- Perfecting Your Art: Early breaks ensure you stop adding details when your artwork looks just right, preventing it from becoming too busy or too plain.
- Efficiency in Painting: It’s like realizing you’ve captured the essence of your artwork and don’t need to keep adding more strokes.
Why Stochastic Gradient Boosting Shines
- Creative Freedom: The randomness lets you experiment and have fun with your art. You don’t need to follow a strict plan but can let your creativity flow.
- Perfectly Crafted Artwork: Early breaks ensure your artwork is perfectly balanced. It’s like knowing when to stop so you don’t overcomplicate your painting.
Let’s embark on an art project using Stochastic Gradient Boosting in Python. Here’s your artistic adventure plan:
- Artist’s Team: You gather a team of fellow artists (Gradient Boosting models) who enjoy adding a touch of randomness to their creations.
Invest in the necessary supplies.
If you’re committed to becoming a better painter, you’ve got to do a whole lot of painting. And like any new hobby, there are a few start-up costs. Although you don’t need to buy the most expensive paint, the nicest brushes, or the fanciest easel, you do want to make sure your new supplies are of quality.
Take your time when shopping around for materials, and make sure they’re suitable for creating quality artwork. Although good painting tools won’t magically turn you into a better painter, they certainly can make the process more enjoyable and help you to fully accomplish your vision.
Paint every day.
Experts — in any field — don’t become experts because they’re lucky. They become experts because they spend countless hours learning, practicing, and experimenting. So if you’re wondering how to become a better painter, the answer is to paint.
There are no shortcuts to mastery, and there’s no substitute for feeling a paintbrush in your hands or seeing how paint glides onto canvas. So start by setting up a mini art studio in a corner of your home. Then, commit to practicing each day. Whether you’re painting elaborate landscapes on a nice canvas or just trying out new brush skills and techniques on scrap paper — the more you paint, the better.
Do your homework and get inspired by the experts.
There’s no substitute for the hands-on experience of actually painting, but that doesn’t mean background research won’t help you too. Learn the color wheel, read artist biographies, watch painting videos, visit art museums, or just fall down a painting rabbit hole on the internet.
Learn the styles of different artists, and figure out which painting styles you like and dislike. If you’d like to take things to the next level, try joining painting classes near you. The goal is to immerse yourself in the world of art to positively influence your craft.
An Octoberfest with a Creative Twist
Quail Hollow Events Sep 27, 2023 8:00 AM
Quail Hollow Events, the team behind the beloved Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Crafts Fair, first reimagined Oktoberfest into an art and crafts-focused festival in 2019. Handcrafted Octoberfest marries together the best of harvest time and Oktoberfest celebrations with Quail Hollow’s mission to provide artists and craftspeople a one-of-a-kind opportunity to showcase their art forms and connect directly with the public. The curated, open-air festival—named one of the 200 best craft fairs in the nation in 2023 by Sunshine Artist Magazine—will make its return to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for two days on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1.
Ceramic vase by Hester’s Studio.
The lineup for this year’s event offers a little something for everyone to enjoy, from kids to grandparents and everyone in between.
“Handcrafted Octoberfest champions the craft, training, and story behind each object and attraction. Featuring works of art and craft, but also gourmet specialty foods, local wine and spirits, and agricultural marvels, this celebration highlights the idea of small-batch and hand-spun, with lots of harvest fun for all ages on the side,” says Ola Rubinstein, director of Quail Hollow Events.
From furniture to fiber, jewelry, candles, ceramics, metal, and more, visitors will enjoy browsing the work of over 100 juried artists and craftspeople in over 10 media categories.
Rings by Sweetpeas & Gypsies.
Looking for a statement piece or two for the home? Modern custom furniture from Gerard Ryan, classic Adirondack chairs by John Finnan, or the awe-inspiring forged metalwork of Juliann Ferro of Farm Girl Forged are sure to delight. For anyone in the market for holiday gifts for friends, family, or themselves, there are lusciously scented candles, seasonal decor, gorgeous blown glass, cozy knitwear, and original jewelry designs galore.
Hand drawn metalwork by Farm Girl Forged.
Several exhibitors will also be leading demonstrations that showcase the processes behind their thoughtful techniques and artistry. Get an inside look at the traditional method of handspinning fiber with the Ulster County Handspinners Guild, become part of the demonstration with Nicole Dubensky of Sweetpeas and Gypsies by committing to a piece of permanent jewelry, or check out any of the other exciting demos on wood-turning, glass-cutting, weaving, jewelry-making, and metal forging.
Internationally renowned artist Hugh McMahon will be demonstrating pumpkin carving techniques.
Bringing the whole family is easy and fantastically fun, thanks to a full slate of activities aimed at kids and the kids at heart.
There will be horse-drawn carriage rides that take visitors around the fairgrounds; a pumpkin carving demonstration from internationally renowned artist Hugh McMahon; a petting zoo with adorable farm animals; and a drop-off family art and crafts area with children’s programming and creative free play. With a robust lineup of live music in the Entertainment Tent, dance performances from Germania of Poughkeepsie, a variety of local food vendors, and a beer garden, the festival is sure to kick off the autumn season on an especially high note.
Visitors can enjoy carriage rides throughout the fair grounds.
Handcrafted Octoberfest will take place at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck on Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, October 1 from 10am to 5pm. Tickets are available for purchase at Quailhollow.com.
