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Sand and Glass, post 1
ABJ Seattle Glass Online &bull Mar 8, 2010
Interesting Facts and Figures from the book Sand by Michael Welland. 2009 Michael Welland: ~Earliest glassworks discovered: Nile Delta, 125o B.C. ~Discovery of glass not in Egypt (as Pliny describes in Natural History), but in Mesopotamia. ~Simple beads found in… Full Story »
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Earrings #9 and #10
Vickie Hallmark &bull Mar 6, 2010
I'm trying to raise the level of the earrings I'm turning out, beyond just a simple metal clay cutout. I've been toying with these split shields for weeks now, debating whether to hang them together or to use them separately… Full Story »
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IT'S RAINING TEXTURE" by Contemporary Abstract Artist Pat Hoffmeister
Daily Painters Abstract Gallery &bull Mar 6, 2010
This site was created to share the works of both Representational and Non Representational Abstract Artists across the world who are committed to their craft, and therefore paint daily. Painting daily, however, does not always compute to a completed painting… Full Story »
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Essential Photoshop Shortcuts
ArtBistro.com &bull Feb 25, 2010
When you are working on a design, do you have to use the Tools Palette at all in Photoshop or have your fingers memorized the shortcuts? Not using the Photoshop key commands is a sure way to slow yourself down; it's frustrating to not be able to work as fast as your mind can think! The Tools Palette It is essential to learn the shortcuts for the tools you use most often. As I was writing this, it was very difficult for me to remember exactly which key I push to get these tools, my fingers just know what to… Full Story »
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Chart the Future with Americans for the Arts Green Papers
Americans for the Arts &bull Feb 25, 2010February 25, 2010As a way to celebrate the successes of the past 50 years in the arts field, Americans for the Arts has collected Green Papers from a variety of national arts service organizations and peer groups representing more than 20 different perspectives and disciplines. These Green Papers are short, easy to read, visions of the future meant to inspire a nationwide dialogue on the future of the arts. You can participate in one or more conversation topics by visiting the Green Papers section of the ARTSblog at http://blog.artsusa.org/category/greenpapers/.Green Papers are a chance for you to talk about a particular… Full Story »
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Retro Bird In Blue Custom Tie
Artists Unite &bull Feb 25, 2010
Solid color necktie in dark powder blue with a small retro bird . It is great for spring /Easter .You can wear it as formal solid color necktie while your jacket is buttoned .When the atmosphere gets more relaxed then… Full Story »
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Blue View - Urban Cityscape Skyscraper Plane Amberson Art
Daily Painters Marketplace &bull Feb 25, 2010
"Blue View" I love working with a simple palette and I love the color blue. This painting fulfilled both of those loves. The perspective also intrigued me because I'm profoundly afraid of heights. I won't fly in a plane and… Full Story »
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Make Your Craft Show Display Stand Out From The Crowd
Arts & Craft Show Extravaganza &bull Feb 24, 2010If you have decided to try your hand at setting up at craft shows, festivals, or flea markets, then youll need to have the right craft show display to make your wares stand apart from the rest. This is especially important if you are selling something like jewelry or any other staple craft show item. Having a great craft… Full Story »
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Galleries: In New York: Opening this Weekend
ARTINFO.com &bull Feb 24, 2010One has to sympathize with New York gallerists this week: with the Whitney Biennial opening, little attention is being paid to events elsewhere in the city. Thats a shame because there is an impressive selection of shows opening, from a museum-ready look at the birth of color photography to new exhibitions from promising young names. Here are five… Full Story »
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Glenn Dean
lines and colors &bull Feb 24, 2010
Think of drawing as a way of talking about the things that interest you. Think of those wonderful documents, drawings made on scraps of paper by the lesser Dutch masters while they were wandering around market places and sitting in… Full Story »
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Organize Your Scraps
Craft Gossip &bull Feb 24, 2010
This post by Blake Ramsey of the Craft Department (part of Martha Stewart.com ), shows how to use a presentation binder to organize scraps by color. Click here to go to post Full Story »
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Reader Submissions - Midweek Edition
Dude Craft &bull Feb 24, 2010
I've been getting some stuff in my inbox that is so cool, it just can't wait for the weekend. First, check out these sweet, animated Valentines that Chrispix sent me yesterday. Great job! I love the train. If you go… Full Story »
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What Is the Hot Color Trend for 2010
ArtBistro.com &bull Feb 24, 2010
Color is huge. It affects our emotions and how respond to our environment. Whole industries are greatly impacted by color choices. Color is not just about wall paint, apparel and home furnishings. You will find intensive studies by automobile manufacturers,… Full Story »
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The Color Wheel on Gurney Journey
lines and colors &bull Feb 23, 2010
Think of drawing as a way of talking about the things that interest you. Think of those wonderful documents, drawings made on scraps of paper by the lesser Dutch masters while they were wandering around market places and sitting in… Full Story »
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Tutorial: Spring Pieced Coasters
Craft Gossip &bull Feb 23, 2010
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a how-to for making these pieced coasters. Make them in bright pastels to add a bit of spring color to your home. Go to the tutorial . [photo from The Long Thread ] Technorati… Full Story »
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Fields of Gold by Helen Read
Daily Painters Marketplace &bull Feb 23, 2010
Fields of Gold , 8 x 12" Oil pastel on paper 2010, Helen Read ready to mat and frame For more information on this painting, please click here This painting is perhaps a vision of longing ... for home in… Full Story »
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Color by Kristin - Giveaway!
Craft Gossip &bull Feb 22, 2010
What? Another giveaway?? Of course! And this one is all about colorwork from the Queen of Colors herself, Kristin Nicholas! I personally had a chance to ask Kristin a question which was: "My question is this. Do you have a… Full Story »
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Free charts: Color square in cross-stitch or needlepoint
Craft Gossip &bull Feb 22, 2010
Last Friday, Charlie of Happy Threads shared this bright, cheerful cross-stitch pattern. She said, "[It] is really an experiment. It's a color square instead of a color wheel. It's actually my interpretation of the color wheel. It's a bit of… Full Story »
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Karate Mom Tee Shirt
Artists Unite &bull Feb 22, 2010
http://www.zazzle.com/karate_mom_tshirt-235673793931696094?style=ladies_casual_longsleeve&color=white&size=a_l&context=irena&view=front&side_front=horz&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&lifeStyle=classic&gl=loraseverson&rf=238323565305647979&CMPN=zBookmarkle This Martial Arts Karate Mom T-Shirt makes a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day, a birthday or black belt promotion test for your martial artist mother. Image is a digitally enhanced photograph of a martial arts black belt. Karate Mom… Full Story »
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Westwood Condemns Consumerism after London Show
ArtBistro.com &bull Feb 22, 2010
LONDON - One-of-a-kind designer Vivienne Westwood Sunday night presented a gorgeous collection of autumn and winter outfits at London Fashion Week, then went backstage and told reporters she hopes people stop buying her clothes. "Stop all this consumerism," said Westwood, the former high priestess of punk who has increasingly used her catwalk shows to spotlight her concern about climate change. [photo:250149] "I just tell people, stop buying clothes. Why not protect this gift of life while we have it? I don't take the attitude that destruction… Full Story »
