Photograph: Score of “Images’ Monday, February 21 A message from Mark Gould today: Hello Dear Laurie! I hope all is going well with Realms of Light. Composition comes slowly at the moment, but have been sketching parts of a String Quartet, which surprises me as being neither tonal nor atonal… The Piano Trio eludes me, but I think I may have the beginnings of a row that will work how I want. It occurred to me that I have not heard or seen your music… I intend to correct that omission in March, and would like to know where I can get scores from. And… whilst we are on the topic of your music, I thought it would be good for my inspiration to write some ‘variations’ on one of the rows from one of your works… (Read the full post about ‘Harp, Flute, Violin and Viola: ‘ Images’: A Composer’s Journal’…)

Tapestries are an old form of art, which is said to have been used ever since the Hellenistic period. As a textile art, the tapestry is created by weaving beautiful yarns, chenilles and various threads on a loom. Originally they were woven by hand but now may be reproduced using machines, which dramatically cuts down on the production time.

The art of making Tapestries reached a new level in Europe, with kings and noblemen commissioning artisans to make this textile art for them. Famous Tapestry weavings commissioned by noblemen and royalty include “The Hunt of the Unicorn”, “Lady and the Unicorn” and the Bayeux Tapestry. Today, these world-renowned classics are available through well-made replicas. (Read the full post about ‘Tapestries Make For Classic Wall Decor’…)

It used to be that parent’s discouraged their kids from becoming artists. Now, the world of art is broad and can be very lucrative. And if you need another reason to convince your parents you want to go to art school, there are many schools offering scholarships and funding.

Art scholarships run the gamut from drawing to painting to photography to design and even include art of the culinary, musical and literary variety. Many art scholarships are specific to a particular state, county, or even a college in addition to the art major or art interest/ability requirement. (Read the full post about ‘Scholarships for Artists Posted By : Evelyn Saunders’…)

It was not too long ago that tattoos were considered taboo and were frowned upon by the majority of society. Such entities were only found on bikers, ex-convicts, and miscreants of all forms. However, today body art painting is considered a valid art form and is steadily gaining popularity. The artists have training much like the artists who create on canvas or with clay; the only difference is the medium. Some tattoo artists can recreate masterpieces and portraits on the skin of their clients that could rival Picasso or Da Vinci.

Body Art Painting

Unlike tattoos, body art is temporary and painted onto the skin. It can last for a few hours or up to a few weeks. (Read the full post about ‘Body Art Painting: Tattoos no longer taboo’…)

The title of this article is the reality of writers culled down to five words. You want to see your article available online or in print or hold a copy of your book in your hands. The next desired reality is to see a response to all the energy, time, creativity, and passion you put into what you’ve written.

As a new or aspiring writer, you can feel delightfully excited about writing or feel stalled about how to start. Once you get going, fingers fly as thoughts and ideas flow through you. Maybe you know the technical side of writing that involves punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, formatting (including dialogue in a novel), plot or theme development … and maybe you don’t. (Read the full post about ‘Write, Get Published, and Promote’…)

You do more and more in secret, and can’t help them take it in. You can’t even force fed them free money made right ! Your gifts continue to be enhanced beyond the decorated best inside cakes alone love knows. You go to speak the truth and the more and more makes you seem like the more than con man alone ! You can’t even show them what you alone but love itself more-so helped you do. They may come more-so to despise the love you fear in truth as well. You decide to let many things go and continue to be enhanced in more than a world of ways within. This isn’t settling for second best, but what would you come to call it again and again, when first best doesn’t seem to ever be offered made best by this world and its ways even at this alone many times over with those of the same loving spirit ! (Read the full post about ‘Decorated Within, How Many Times Over ?’…)

What is your favorite music? Rock? Folk music? Jazz? The Classics? Rap? Music is universal; loved by virtually everyone, although many are unaware of the ways in which these diverse styles are similar. Are you aware, for instance, that almost all of the musical types mentioned above can be played with an electro acoustic guitar?

The versatility of the guitar is evident in instruments such as the electro acoustic guitar. This type of guitar allows you to play many different types of songs, anything from the most quiet and soothing lullaby to a frenetic and invigorating rock anthem. While you can use this instrument as an acoustic guitar for a more low-key effect, you can also take advantage of its electric capabilities to really grab someone’s attention. (Read the full post about ‘Electro Acoustic Guitar - The Magic Of Music’…)

This is truly a museum for the casual and creative Austinite. With two locations and loads of interesting exhibits and programs, AMOA is a great cultural destination for students, adults, and even parents and caregivers of young children.

The downtown location is a sleek and modern space, while the Laguna Gloria campus, AMOA’s original home, is housed within a 1916 Italiante villa. The primary home of the AMOA Art School, Laguna Gloria is located on property once owned by Stephen F. Austin, and was the residence of the legendary Clara Driscoll. Overlooking Lake Austin, and with 12 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens, Laguna Gloria is worth a visit purely on historical merit. (Read the full post about ‘Austin Museum of Art’…)

The beauty and charm of sculptures has enchanted mankind since times immemorial. They can be called as the most beautiful manifestation of creativity and artistic ability. Kings and queens in ancient times used to regularly patronize sculptors of high talent.

Sculptors have tremendous relevance to the present times as well. If you have a penchant for classy and artistic items, then you would surely want to use sculptors to decorate your home and garden. Another good thing about sculptors is that they not only look good in homes and casual environments, but they can even be used for landscaping of corporate buildings.

In earlier times, sculptors used to be made from chiseled rock and clay. (Read the full post about ‘The Everlasting Beauty of Sculptures’…)

This is a question my clients who are new and aspiring writers always ask me.

We write for different reasons: Enjoyment, challenge, and to share information or our creative effort. If you’re going to share what you’ve written, you’ll need a means or venue to get published. But you knew that, of course.

But do you know enough about how to do this?

If you’re an article writer, you can find venues that publish what you write (such as this one). One of the best options to find such a venue or venues is in “Writer’s Market,” a couple-inch thick book that strives to provide users with as much current information about markets as possible; and you can find lots of good e-zines for writers you can subscribe to online at no cost that offer other markets. (Read the full post about ‘How Do I Get Published?’…)