Comments on: Latte Art Contest Score Sheets

By: Psyd

Psyd — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:03:29 +0000

Just so you make it clear that etching and free-pouring share only two similarities;
They are done in espresso cups with espresso and milk, and… nope, only that one.
They are two separate and specific skills that really don’t have anything to do with one another other than the media used. Someone that draws real well but is a hack barista could, in theory, take your prize.

By: Chris Tingom

Chris Tingom — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:53:47 +0000

So, that means that etched art competes right alongside free-poured art?

Yes. In some of the earlier contests we called this the “competitors choice.” Now, we just let people make whatever they want. Although I’m going to clarify this point next time because on Sunday I don’t remember getting a single drink with etching.

By: Psyd

Psyd — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:38:23 +0000

I’ve been thinking along those lines. I usually free-pour the swan, but eyes would be an added etched touch. I try not to touch my free-pours, though. If I do, I tend to turn the swans into dragons! In for a penny…
My rosettas are turning out better and better, but I think they may be suffering from the efforts going into some of the other training.
My diagnosis? Not enough coffees!
So, that means that etched art competes right alongside free-poured art?
Hmmmm…. Fetch me my thermometer, my needle, and my toothpicks boy, and bring me a fresh squeeze bottle of chocolate!

By: Chris Tingom

Chris Tingom — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:50:24 +0000

If you free poured a swan you’d probably win. Especially if it had eyes.

We have had some etching in the past but not last night.

By: Psyd

Psyd — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:04:38 +0000

So, if I free-poured a swan, in profile, I’d be docked for not having a symmetrical design? I’ve said this many times before; symmetry is overrated. I’m guessing that symmetry is only scored in a design that is intended to be symmetrical.
And, are y’all still allowing etching? I’m one of the people that think of etching and free-pouring latte art as two very distinctive artforms. Kinda like tattooing and line art.
Geez, I hope to make one of these soon! My niece just moved to Peoria, so that may be the excuse I need to get up there!