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What is Mandala Art? – Meaning and Origins
What is Mandala Art? The word “mandala” comes from Sanskrit and means “circle.” A mandala might be a two-dimensional drawing, a sculpture, or even a three-dimensional object. It can be as simple as a sand painting (like the Native American version) or as complicated as a large metal sculpture. In essence, what all mandalas have […]
First time painting with diamonds? Here’s everything you need to know.
First time painting with diamonds? Here’s everything you need to know. Painting with diamonds has never been easier. The new Diamond Painting Kit from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, which we’re calling the “Kodak Moment” of the craft jewelry industry, gives adults and children alike (ages 8 and up) a way to create beautiful, high-quality […]
Simple Art
The simple art of Fruit I make art out of fruit. I’d like to tell you why. First, because it’s simple. It’s a joke, a pun. “Art” means something complicated. But I only use fruit, and fruit is not complicated. It’s just food. Second, because it’s also hard. Art should be hard to make; easy […]
Calligraphy Could Be The Art Of The Future
Calligraphy is not just an art form, it is a great way to start a new hobby and can be as easy as beginning with a calligraphy pen. Calligraphy has been around for hundreds of years, but in the last few decades the art has been making a comeback. It is now being taught in […]
Why Every Office Needs Family Membership Wall Art
Why Every Office Needs Family Membership Wall Art: a blog about the benefits of great office wall art. A happy office is a productive office, but it’s hard to be happy when your walls are bare. That’s where our exclusive line of quality family membership wall art comes in. These pieces will help you get […]
Everything You Need to Know Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world and is consumed by millions of people each and every day. Whether it is a morning cup of Joe or a latte on your way to work, you can see that coffee can be enjoyed in many different ways. But many people have no […]
How Does Traditional Art Contrast With Modern Art? Here’s How
Modern art is what we call it when someone decides to be creative and make something out of nothing. It’s an artistically creative expression that isn’t focused on creating something as much as it is on the artist expressing their own creativity. Traditional art, on the other hand, is all about creating something out of […]
Artist And Their Tools
I am a self-taught artist with a BFA from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. I use traditional materials such as oil paint and graphite pencil along with new technology such as digital photography and computer imaging. I use this blog to share my work and my experiments with new tools and materials. […]
Art vs. Illustration
I’ve been asked many times at workshops and conventions, “How can I become an illustrator?” and “How do I know if my drawings are good enough?” I feel that most aspiring artists have the wrong idea about how to draw skulls. I don’t think the process is about hard skills, but rather a process of […]
Mr. H.R. Giger, the man behind the Aliens
I had the chance to meet Mr. H.R. Giger, the artist behind the original alien design in Alien and of course the Academy Award-winning creature design for Aliens and Alien 3. I didn’t take a picture with him because I was too shy at the time (and he gave me bad vibes), but I did […]
Food Art Making a Masterpiece Out Of Food
Food art is the food shaped into a form of art, in which it can be found in many places, like restaurants, homes, galleries, trade shows and food festivals. In most cases, the food art is made of edible ingredients as well as non-edible materials. Food art is used to create an attention-grabbing visual effect […]
My First Impression of Seoul…The Irises
“The Irises” A blog about a first time visit to Seoul, South Korea and what you should see and do. I started writing this blog because I wanted to keep all my friends and family updated on my trip to Korea. I thought it would be fun to write about the places i saw, the […]