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How to Create a More Powerful Painting

Article by: Ian Roberts

Summary by: Kayla

When I read this article, it really hit me.  You don't have to create the world around you specifically when it comes to your art.  But more of your own perception of the world around you.  It is very important though to have a design concept in mind.  Then you need a roadmap (an idea of where you are going with this).  Careful take time for every mark in your artwork.  Every mark matters.  Thumbnails are a must!  Use a view finder. 

(yes Stamper he's said a viewfinder!) This is to isolate or crop your design idea!

Stand back and evaluate your progress and think of more ways for improvement.  And finally have a good design concept in mind!  It makes your artwork more appealing! 

Not Bad!

But this is Better!

Article: http://www.artistsnetwork.com/articles/art-demos-techniques/use-design-to-create-a-powerful-painting-by-ian-roberts

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Egyptian Jewelry

By: Kayla

As we all know Egyptian jewelry was a big part of their Egyptian culture. Glyptic art which is ancient Egyptian gem carving was really popular back then and its purpose was to show off one's power, glory, and possessions.

Colors were important when it came to their jewelry and the gems on them.  Red resembled life & power.  Green was for fertility.  Blue was symbolic for joyousness.  Their jewelry was also used for such religious significances such as for special occasions for mummification.

The types of jewelry the Egyptians wore varied from coral pins and chunky glass bracelets to ankh cross rings, gothic pewter pendants and silver thumb pharaoh rings to vintage bead necklaces.  Although precious stones were not attached to their jewelry,  they still were quite valuable.   A vintage bead necklace can cost up to $130.00 or more!

Early craftsmen used gold when making their jewelry. Amethysts, garnets, opals, topazes, and quartz are several gemstones that were used in such jewelry. 

Any thick glamorous rings represented real Egyptian royal lines.  Egyptian jewelry was often etched with the present pharaoh, pictures of crowns,  Egyptian inscriptions, images of animals and ancient symbolic representations.  Some of their jewelry they wore for luck, also.

With this idea of Egyptian jewelry reflecting on my concentration of culture I would like to create with my metal smith project some Egyptian jewelry as well.

Article:  http://www.abcarticledirectory.com/Article/History-And-Facts-About-Egyptian-Jewelry/785090

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Culture Influences?

Russian dolls

By: Kayla

"All real things in Russia are done in the villages". -Ernest Poole

There are over 6,840,507,000 people in the world right now.  Each with many different cultures.  Americans, Hispanics, and Africans are a few to name.  My concentration is on illustrating different cultures of the world some commonly known and others not so much.  My ancestors came from Ireland and Russia.  And I wanted to know more about specifically Russia since not many people know much about this huge country.

Russian families mostly are proud of their country and try to pride themselves on being able to prosper under such conditions.  They have great respect for the elders and guests in their homes.  Most of their families live in small apartments with 3 or more generations sharing 

what little space they have.  

I am brainstorming some ways I can express in one of my artworks, my ancestors' Russian culture.  I am thinking about a young Russian girl in a grassy field and in the middle ground her mother lining clothes on close line with a small cottage in the background behind her.  There are a few more ideas, but I really like this idea.  

Russian Villagers back in 1800s

Typical Russian toy

Source: 

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/russia-country-profile.html

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The Breadth of History in One Bite Article

By: Kayla

Man with Crossed Arms
By: Paul Cezanne
(Lauder's Collection)

For 10 years the Neue Galerie has had one main mission.  That is to showcased German & Austrian art and design for the early 20th century. This was determined by the 2 founders Serge Sabarsky and Robert S. Lauder.  Lauder mainly showcased art revolving around territory, medieval art, French impressionist drawings, etc.

With this article that I have read,  I have learned that you could have a breadth with your artwork or have a certain concentration as well.  I have a certain concentration with my artwork.  This would happen to be different cultures now.  It's hard to keep to such a concept for your artwork but by reading this article, it has made me realize that that's the best way to go towards your artwork.  In my opinion you look more professional this way.

Source:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/arts/design/ronald-s-lauder-collection-at-neue-galerie-review.html?ref=design