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Mehndi Designs #4
Still another Mehndi design that I colored for this rabbit intrigued me the way he was posed. I duplicated the colors I used with the animal, as well as with a lot of the flowers surrounding the rabbits. Again, I am hoping for comments and maybe $tips$ on the work. These images will be posted here on Critique and/or ART.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Mehndi designs #3
Here's a Mehndi design that I colored using colored pencils the medium of my choice. This design I colored shows some patterning of the use of the colors used especially on the top and bottom of the work. I am hoping for comments on this work and the others. I am going to post these on ART and Critique, so I am hoping for feedback. To be honest I am also hoping maybe to receive $tips$.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Reimagining Geopolitical Landscape: A More Gendered Approach . AI-Generated.
In her book Bananas, Beaches and Bases, Cynthia Enloe suggests, "If you study war, you can't avoid studying women." Similarly, if one studies broader geopolitical aspects, the role of women cannot be ignored.
By Shreshtha Gupta2 years ago in Critique
Justifypedian or Media Oracle. AI-Generated.
In today's media landscape, the ability to mold public perception and steer societal conversation is a powerful asset held by those with access to a microphone and an audience. The October 7th incident has been catapulted into the limelight, with media headlines blaring accusations of a terrorist act led by Hamas. This portrayal, meticulously assembled by news organizations, depicts a vivid tableau of turmoil and aggression, scarcely allowing for a balanced examination or reflective contemplation.
By Mohammad Taheri2 years ago in Critique
2006 to 2024: Why Saltburn Shows Nothing Has Changed
Saltburn. I’m sure you’ve seen it. If not, this fictional film is about an unpopular, isolated 20-year-old (or thereabouts) university student who unexpectedly falls in with a popular crowd and is invited to a sprawling country estate called ‘Saltburn’ to spend his summer.
By Jamie Jackson2 years ago in Critique
Fifth Grade
On to the fifth grade when I had my first man teacher. This was my last year at one of the local elementary schools that my school district had at the time and it was a year that seemed to require more manners since we were the oldest students in the school. It was 1975 and I remember we actually got some new textbooks for science and health that were up-to-date. We were all just growing up and changing day to day as well as I think seeing others in a new way.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Fourth Grade
Who remembers fourth grade? This was the year that some called Upper elementary, and it did feel like we were not little kids anymore. The subjects got a little more detailed in the information presented and the homework got to be more presentable to the teacher. Fourth grade was the year of starting to really grow in many ways.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
September
September the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall and my favorite time of year the beginning of a new school year. I was one of those people who liked new school supplies, new books, new teachers and seeing and catching up with school friends. September is also when Fall cleanups for started as raking leaves and maybe splitting wood for the fireplace with a sledgehammer and chisel. Believe it or not that was kind of fun at times.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Doctor Who: Fans Not Happy.
Doctor Who is either something you like or not. If you don't like it then you will never really understand the stories. If you like it in sci-fi terms its been the best thing since sliced bread (although some Trekkies might disagree). The Doctor with two hearts is a time-space travelling alien. His race is humanoid and their home world is the planet Gallifrey. The Time Lords the Doctor's people, are masters of space and time, hence their name. The Doctor though when it comes to his people has always been a bit of a maverick and loner. Much, to the displeasure of his people. His greatest enemy known as 'The Master' is also a renegade Time Lord who as opposed to the Doctor goes around the universe causing nothing but mayhem. Two of the Doctor's greatest enemies are the Cybermen and the Daleks.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in Critique
Paddington IV
Michael Bond wrote a fourth in this series entitled 'Paddington At Work' where Paddington learns about various occupations and how to earn some money when he needs it. He visits several locations in order to learn these lessons. Again, in reading this series of children's novels one will see that mistakes will be made but given a chance one will learn and correct what is wrong if given a chance to explain.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
