Bookmaking Tutorial
I came across this bookmaking tutorial through Stumble Upon. I have always wanted to create blank journals using this type of stitching, also know as Coptic Binding. Below is a link to Kate’s page on Flickr. She has put together a simple step by step guild to create your own personalized books.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/katej/sets/72157603357966181/
Filed under ART & CRAFT Ideas | Comment (0)Artists To The Rescue
Who’s your art hero? A recent YouGov survey for the Arts Council in England has named Leonardo da Vinci as the most influential artist of all time. Who else was in the top ten? Golden folkie Bob Dylan (#2), Pop Artist Andy Warhol (#3), Cartoon King Walt Disney (#4), Comedian Peter Kay (#5), Writer Jane Austin (#6), renowned English Graffiti Artist Banksy (#7), Reggae King Bob Marley (#8), Cartoonist Nick Park (#9), & at #10….Picasso! Artworker Issue 01/2007
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I love Japan. This counrty holds a really special place in my heart. Whilst living there, I had the opportunity to see a lot of great artwork, and also some awesome exhibitions. I admire the use of negative space in Japanese art, and I am experimenting more working in this way. This video is Fun, and good music!
Coke Art Gallery: Peter Blake creates Coca-Cola pop-art
This short video, give a quick overview of the artisic process of Sir Peter Blakes recent comission for Coca-Cola, “The Coke side of life”. It’s an interesting and educational video for all us artist. Blake, the Godfather of Pop Art, talks personally about this project, and his creation.
Women In Art
A really clever collection of famous paintings of women created throughout the ages. Its really beautiful, isn’t it. Please add your comments.
A Color Story
Everywhere we look, we see color. Our world is very colorful.
Our lives are filled with color. Colors tell us if we can go or stop, if its safe or not, and are thing hot or cold, just to name a few.
Below is a list of how colors are represented around the world.
Red
In Russia red means beautiful
In South Africa red is the color of mourning
In China red is the color of good luck, it is used in celebrations including weddings, festivals and holidays.
In Greece eggs are dyed red for good luck at Easter time.
The most commonly used color found on national flags is also Red
Green
Green means “go”
When “all systems are green” it means everything is in order
Green is regarded as the healing color, the color of nature.
Green is said to be youthful
“Green with envy” means full of envy or jealously
Blue
In Iran, blue is the color of mourning
If you are “true blue”, you are said to be loyal and faithful
Blue is the color of relaxation
“Feeling blue” is feeling sad
The first prize gets a blue ribbon
Something “out of the blue” is from an unknown source at an unexpected time
Purple
Purple is a royal color
Purple is the color of imagination, according to color theory
Purple is the color of inspiration
A “purple heart” is a U.S. military decoration for soldiers wounded or killed in battle.
Yellow
Holistic healers, believe yellow is the color of peace
In India, yellow is the symbol for a merchant or farmer
Yellow is often used as a color of warning
White
A white flag is universal for truce
It is considered good luck to be married in a white garment
Black
Black is the color of mourning for most Europeans and Americans
Black often stands for secrecy
A “blacklist” is a list of persons or organizations to be boycotted or punished
Learn about Foreign Culture through Art
Aside from the stereo-typed package tourists who are mostly concerned with the quality of their accommodation and the food they are served at their destination, most people who make the effort to travel to a far-away country clearly have one goal in common: they want to get to know the people and culture of that foreign country.
Sounds fairly simple, doesn’t it? Isn’t it a given that once we travel to another country, we automatically get to know its people, their traditions and thereby their culture? Well, not necessarily. In fact, the more the world-wide travel industry develops and local entrepreneurs learn how to please foreigners by (ironically) catering to them what they are already used to from their home countries, the less it is likely that we get to know the ‘real’ local people in a foreign country. This is because most people working in tourism-related businesses, be it hotels, restaurants or other places that travelers usually frequent during their trips are trained to behave in a way to please their foreign guests. This is by itself nothing bad at all. However, it decreases the likelihood that travelers actually get to know the genuine people behind the ‘masques’ those people have to put on everyday in their dealing with foreign guests. Unless we get to know the ‘real’ people, how are we supposed to get to know their culture?
One of the best ways to do so is through arts. That is because local artists typically express their emotions and inner values - which are to a large extent based on their cultural beliefs - through their artwork in an undisguised and sincere way. Their works may be completely different in style, technique and themes, but they usually have some traditional features in common, which have their roots in the culture and society the artists were brought up in. Therefore, by looking at locally created artwork and talking to the respective artists, one can indeed get to know some important and genuine aspects of a foreign country’s culture. Best of all, this opportunity usually comes without great expenses, since most artists will be happy to open up their portfolio of works to interested people and talk about it in great length.
A good example in this regard is the art scene in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai being a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world for its charm and beautiful natural settings, it is - like many places in Thailand - a city focused on and well trained in catering to foreign tourists. Hence, by visiting this place, one will probably not get to know the ‘real’ Northern Thai culture. Visiting one of the numerous art galleries and artists in the city, though, will likely open up new perspectives about this place and its people to most foreign visitors - perspectives that are not easily found in any guide book. One added benefit is that this can be done throughout the whole year, irrespective of the season and weather conditions. A guide to local art galleries and artists is available at Golden Triangle Art’.
Art is not only good for our senses, but it may be one of the best ways to learn more about the people, culture and beliefs of a foreign country. Even if there is only limited time available, the time spent with art is time well spent.
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