Feb
4
2011
While researching Cubist collage techniques, the history of Matisse and his Cubist contributions, this nice bit of "how to" came up on Google. Many thanks to Ken Schwab for posting a lesson plan geared toward high school-age art students on IncredibleArt.org. ... read more
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May
12
2009
Took my little ol' American Save Us Now check from Mr. Obama and went straight to Michaels for a major purchase of Tools and supplies. That's a capital T because of the importance of such objects. When purchasing power tools at Lowe's, one must compare RPMs, voltage, wattage, bright shiny aluminum or red or orange colored handles and battery sustainability. When buying Tools for Her at Michaels, the handles are a pleasant celadon and their is not mention one of RPMs, voltage, wattage or any such beast. Each tool package has a label "FEEL the soft handle!" rather than 7,000,000 RPM maximum sustainable kick-ass-ness. ... read more
1 comment | tags: creative techniques, cubist collage, optical power, The Arts and Artists | posted in The Arts and Artists
Mar
2
2009
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