Inspiration
NPG one year on
Exactly one year ago today I made a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London. Business currently takes me frequently to Leicester Square, where the nearby NPG makes a delightful stopover. I sometimes allow myself an hour or so there, in quest of inspiration. Seldom do I not find it in one way, shape or form.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 months ago in Art
The Talking Rooster
For centuries, villages have been known for their peaceful routines—morning sunlight, the rustling of trees, children running in open fields, and of course, the familiar sound of animals. But the small village of Noorabad became famous overnight because of something no one could have imagined: a rooster that could speak like a human. What started as a strange discovery soon turned the entire village into a place of wonder, chaos, and unexpected life lessons.
By darus sahil2 months ago in Art
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Business Card Mockup. AI-Generated.
Table of Contents What is a Business Card Mockup and Why is it Essential? The Crucial Role of High-Quality Mockups in Design Presentation How to Create a Stunning Letterpress Business Card Mockup Finding a High-Quality Business Card Mockup Free Resource Practical Tips for Using Your Mockup of Business Card Designs Frequently Asked Questions About Business Card Mockups
By Design Hacks2 months ago in Art
The Painter of Hidden Sunrises
A reclusive painter woke before dawn to paint sunrises no one else witnessed. She hid the canvases under her bed, saying daylight did not need repeating. One morning, she found a stranger staring at one of her paintings. He had discovered it by accident and was weeping. “I didn’t know mornings could feel like forgiveness,” he said. From then on, she painted openly, sharing her work with anyone brave enough to knock on her door. Her sunrises became known not for their colors, but for the moments they helped people remember they deserved to start again.
By GoldenSpeech2 months ago in Art
The Vertigo Swirl
Introduction I wasn't sure how to do this. At first, I thought of a poem, and thought the Vertigo Swirl is a work of art, the most impressive record label I have ever seen, because of the three-dimensional effect when you see it spinning.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Art
Estella Loretto:
By Brian D’Ambrosio, Estella Loretto has lived her 72 years with a sculptor’s patience, chiseling each moment slowly, shaping a life balanced between Pueblo ancestry and monumental artistic vision. Each breath, she says, is a grain of stone, a measure of time, and a spark of spirit.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 2 months ago in Art
Stare at your flaws
(P.s it’s spoken word and steam of consciousness. My style) Stare at your flaws One wrong move, Western-type shots. You can move back, run backwards, HELL EVEN CRY. Don’t stop looking. This world has come with criminals that aren’t even criminals. Call me the reaper. Call this your final breath. But it might not be if you talk like you at court. Court of death you can say. So tell me, your flaws, your regrets, your grudges you still hold. Why? To know a real man, you must know what they are hiding. Why are you hiding?Real peace is when you cleanse your body. The flowers grow from withered to beautiful orchids. The trees go cold stubborn to dancing leaves. It blooms like birth. Somebody new is born...However you're torn if that new you is better. Simple answer: yes. However, your eyes cry out in confusion as it seems so complicated. To be honest, we love the fun work, not the hard work. Who doesn't? Bills have to be paid. Or in this sense: your heart deserves to be paid in peace. So tell me what’s your deepest fear, darkest flaw, why you hold so much. The hand shakes like he saw a murder scene, His eyes screamed in need of reflection. His heart was pumping; it sounded like a kid wanting candy. But he just needed a new life. He tried to speak/it seemed like somebody who had never talked before. Then, one by one,doors opened. One broken man because one choice broke his time frame. So he put pride on his wrist. Then life got twisted and twisted. His relationship problems,money problems, and problems with God. They were all falling down like a boulder-no Indiana Jones to catch it.The new problem was…how to solve a broken man. Three words/Hope and work. You can’t be the same all your life. You have to change and not be complacent. I lower the weapon. His eyes were relieved. The man said, ”Good, I dropped the gun-because looking at myself through the mirror/I need to let go and hope for better.”
By Messaiah Dejesus2 months ago in Art
Finding my faith
First time I saw faith
By Venesha Owen2 months ago in Art
The Art of Happiness: Awakening Your Inner Light
In a quiet mountain village surrounded by whispering pines and crystal streams lived a young woman named Amina. She had everything most people longed for — a warm home, loving parents, and a promising job at the village school. Yet, deep within, she felt an emptiness she could not name. Each morning, she followed the same routine: teaching children, returning home, helping her mother, and sitting alone under the old cherry tree at dusk. The villagers saw her gentle smile and assumed she was content, but Amina often wondered, “Why do I feel incomplete when I have so much?” One evening, an old monk passed through the village. His robe was simple, his steps slow but sure, and his eyes carried the peace of someone who had seen life’s storms yet remained unshaken. He sat beneath the same cherry tree where Amina often rested. Curious, she approached him. “Master,” she said softly, “how does one find happiness? I pray, I work, I help others, but still I feel a void.” The monk smiled. “Child, happiness is not something to be found. It is something you awaken within yourself.” Amina frowned slightly. “Awaken? But how?” He pointed toward the glowing sunset. “Do you see how the sun disappears, yet leaves behind light in the sky? That is what true happiness is — not constant brightness, but an inner glow that remains even when the world grows dark.” Amina pondered his words. “Then how can I awaken this light?” The monk closed his eyes. “Through three doors — awareness, gratitude, and purpose. Open them, and you will find your peace.”
By Naimat Ullah2 months ago in Art
