Inspiration
Why Artists Struggle
Using crayons my six-year-old daughter and I created canvas art. We used Elmer’s glue and let the crayons dry after we choose the colors. She was really into this! Then I took a blow dryer and turned up the heat slightly while waving it over top of the crayons. I got close but not too close to the crayons. Just enough to let them start melting and drip down the canvas. We put paper towels under them and stood them up at a veritical angle so the crayon wax beautifully displayed could drip and mix into a creative process of mixed colors!
By Megan Nicole (Artist)2 years ago in Art
The Power of Words
Have you ever stopped to wonder about the extraordinary power that lies within the written word? The way an author's ink-stained fingertips can weave a tapestry of emotions, ideas, and perspectives that captivate our very souls. Literature holds a mysterious sway over our hearts and minds, shaping our worldview with every turn of the page. But what exactly is this power and how does it leave its indelible mark on our lives? Join me on a journey of exploration as we unravel the enigmatic force that literature possesses, uncovering the secrets it holds in the realm of imagination.
By Sera Publishing2 years ago in Art
Looking for an Architecture of Essence: Interview With Laurent Troost
Laurent Troost is a Belgian architect with a vast history of projects in the Netherlands, Spain, and Dubai. He made the decision to move to Brazil in 2008, settling in the city of Manaus. In this region filled with challenges and inspiration, Troost developed a unique architectural practice by combining his experiences in designing luxury buildings abroad with structures in the heart of the Amazon. His work gained international recognition and has been honored with multiple awards. On September 4th, 2023, he was in Florianópolis for a lecture at the NCD Summit, where we had the opportunity to discuss his work and his views on architecture and sustainability.
By AnhKhoa.Arc2 years ago in Art
English Summer
While it might be expected to choose the work of a well known or famous artist, the piece I have chosen for this prompt was drawn by a friend. A biro sketch on printer paper made 2 months into knowing him at university, this has been on various walls for the last 11 years. When I asked my friend why he was doing a business course and not art, he quite wisely and honestly replied, “Because I want to eat in the future.”
By Nick Cennamo-Smith2 years ago in Art
Taylor on art
Articles about art and artists, with exhibition reviews and a roundup of everything arty on Vocal. Latest articles Art not art Behold the Banksy This is not a work of art Sylvia Pankhurst: Tea Set by a Suffragette Alison Lapper at Bethlem Museum of the Mind Lady Helen Lands in London Images of Wonder: A World in Common at Tate Modern Constable hits the news Of phones and photographs Marion Patrick: Dog's Head
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Art
The Titanic |The Unsinkable Dream and the Tragic Reality
The idea for the Titanic emerged in the late 19th century as part of a fierce competition among various shipping companies to build the most opulent and technologically advanced ocean liners. White Star Line, a British shipping company, sought to outdo its rivals, Cunard and others, by constructing a trio of massive ships, including the Olympic, the Britannic, and the most famous of them all, the Titanic.
By Nicholas Moses2 years ago in Art






