Robert Crumb is one of America’s most eccentric artists. Known for his underground comic art and stories, Crumb is the creator of such characters as Flaky Foont, Mr. Natural and Fritz the Cat. But what do we know about the … Continue reading →
Animal themed paintings can be extremely pleasurable to use when decorating. A friend recently purchased a new house and asked that I help her find a few wall hangings. As she is a huge animal lover, we decided that an animal themed room would be nice.
Continue reading →Permanent tattoos have been a symbol of many events, expressions and often a memorial of loved ones. Tribal tattoo designs are often applied so the world can see how the wearer sees the events around the wearer, whether it be positive or negative. All in all, these markings were and still are the most important cultural markings in the world today.
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Continue reading →Is the high price of lapidary equipment keeping you from enjoying the experience of bringing out the beauty hidden inside a somewhat ordinary looking rock? This article will explore two great solutions to this dilemma. Specifically, we will be talking about either joining a local lapidary club or recognizing the huge savings that you can get by purchasing your own used lapidary equipment.
Continue reading →I started my odyssey into learning cartoons in the late ’90’s. I hadn’t a clue what was to come. Before I embarked upon this mysterious venture, I decided it would be to my advantage to talk to America’s most visible cartoonists. I was surprised how many of them were open and available to speak with me were. Fortunately, I was both too young and naive to know NOT to bother the masters. I was able to track down “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz through his art dealer, Marc Cohen. When Schulz picked up his phone, I started asking the five journalistic Ws (Who, what, when, why, and where). His (and others) advice turned out to be exactly what I needed to know. My “cartoon philosophy” had begun. It has since evolved, but I can look back and easily see Schulz knew “what was to come” in the world of cartooning. He knew the Internet was the key as was/is merchandising.
Continue reading →Do you want to learn to create lasting and memorable keepsakes that show your unique and personal artistic skill? Scrapbooking is a fantastic craft that allows your creative side to go wild. You can do so much more than just placing photographs in an album. Not only do you have your one-of-a-kind photos to work with, but also you can assemble your scrapbooks with virtually an unlimited array of embellishments to jazz them up. Adding embellishments to your scrapbooks will most certainly add interest, dimension and color, making your album distinctively yours.
Continue reading →Robert Crumb and The New Yorker The New Yorker Magazine is a weekly magazine that covers art, culture, New York City news and other topics of interest to the nation. Over the years, iconic American artist Robert Crumb, well known … Continue reading →