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Art Inspires: a challenge
What kind of feelings does the above artwork evoke in you? Can you express them in words? If you are viewing this page as a Vocal creator, then the answer to this question ought to be an emphatic YES, even if the picture does not appeal to you. If you are a reader of stories such as this, and don't think of yourself as a story-writer or poet, then perhaps now is a good time to think again.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Everyone Needs a Space
Everyone needs a space. We all need a place to say the things that we believe, and no one wants to hide the pain. There'd be nothing to gain. Searching for the truth is what we're after. Sharing tears and laughter sometimes i just want to be alone. You're not the only one. Like everyone else, we need to hear her own voice inside, say here and it's all right. So i respect your space. Can you respect mine? Raindrops whisper your name. Our standard argument: you say no. I say yes. You say so. What i said? Whatever? You say that's too bad. I say you are a piece of work. You say that's right. And the argument that i think to myself: it's supposed to rain today.
By Gaille Hunterabout a year ago in Art
Cities on Canvas
Paris Street, Rainy Day 1877 Gustave Caillebotte French artist Gustave Caillebotte was known for his cityscapes during the Realism movement. This is a large oil painting and among his best-known artworks. In the painting, individuals can be seen walking through the Place de Dublin at an intersection to the east of the Gare Saint-Lazare in north Paris. Today the painting can be viewed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Art
Social Media Trap
I feel stuck. I know what is good for me and what is good for my business to grow and I'm afraid they are different things. I want to say I have control but is there a way for me to say no? It's like a drug deal happening every day. It must happen if I am going to make money and gain followers. But they say dealers don't participate in their drugs. Is this true? Do those behind this new addiction know how bad it is and sell it to us anyway?
By Thomas Terry2 years ago in Art
Tea set by a suffragette
Pankhurst is a name well known to the history of women’s suffrage. Who hasn't heard the name Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), an all-women organisation campaigning for the right to vote? The group that helped to achieve the right to vote for women in Great Britain and Ireland in 1918. Some know of her daughter Christabel, both being honoured by the Pankhurst memorial in Victoria Palace Gardens, London, right next to the UK Parliament buildings. Sylvia Pankhurst is notably not included in the monument. Why? Because she split with the WSPU to campaign against Britain's entry into First World War.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Art
Trauma Carnival . Content Warning.
I have unpopular opinions on one of my old favorites, The L Word. First is: Jenny is my favorite character. Second: The show was originally about Jenny, her trauma, her broken identity and the way her sexuality was explored as an awakening that brought up many memories of childhood abuse.
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Art
Remembering the rink
If you were there, you’ll never forget it. For decades, Durham Ice Rink was at the heart of the city’s social life. From Friday night ice discos to crowds roaring on the Wasps every Sunday, not to mention a proud history of figure skating and speed skating, the riverside rink was the place to be.
By Andy Potts2 years ago in Art
