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Fairies At The Fair
When I suggested that we visit the Official Alabama Renaissance Faire my husband asked me what to expect. Neither of us had ever been to one of these festivals but I had seen images on television and in print. Thinking that I knew what these fairs were all about I told him that the exhibits and characters would be representative of ages past (mostly the 1300s or1400s through the...read more ❯
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The Importance of Honesty About Artistic Mediums in the Contemporary Art World
Unfortunately since the advent of AI apps and programmes, I am seeing more and more instances of people downright lying about the medium of their work. No idea why, as AI images are pretty cool and, believe it or not, it is not just adding text to an app to get a really decent image. They have to be quite artistic words to really stand out from the crowd. The real main reason it upsets me ...read more ❯
The revival of Pictorialism
Leonard Misonne (Belgium 1870-1943)
Original Pictorialism, a brief history
In 1861, William Morris in the U.K. founded the furniture company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner, and Company. This company was to counter the banal and mechanical direction interior decorating and furniture making was going. Many British furniture makers and home decorators at the time were fed up with the...read more ❯
Carving Out Artistic Moments in a Busy Day
Believe me when I say I understand that balancing work and hobbies can be quite challenging, especially when you're as passionate about art as you are. Here are some tips to help you make time for your artwork, even on the busiest days:
Consider waking up a bit earlier to indulge in your artistic pursuits. A quiet morning can be an excellent time to sketch, jot down ideas, or take photos of...read more ❯
Thanksgiving Day 2023
Although The United States Thanksgiving Day is probably the most well-known, many countries celebrate a Day of Thanksgiving sometime during the year and with their own versions of what that day represents.
Today’s blog entry is being posted on the official Thanksgiving date in the United States which is always the third Thursday of November.
I hope and wish for each of you who follow my...read more ❯
The Bitter Farewell: Surrendering Art to Embrace Word
For years, I have immersed myself in the world of art, embracing the strokes of my brush and the whispers of creativity. However, a ceaseless battle with pressure and artist angst has coerced me into making a heart-wrenching decision - giving up art. This choice, born out of necessity, is rooted in the deep-seated health issues that have plagued my existence for far too long.
Art, once my...read more ❯
Galileo In Alabama
The official Alabama Renaissance Faire is held each October in Florence, Alabama (USA). The city was named after Florence, Italy, considered one of the cultural centers of the historic Renaissance period and where many believe the Renaissance Period actually began.
In the summer of 1987 city leaders and educators in the Alabama city planned the first festival to take place during...read more ❯
Autumn Descending
As orange is descending like a thick fog it chases the green away, replacing it with warm golden shades of autumn. It teases with it's beauty for a short time and then quietly disappears as the grays of winter take over the landscape. Try to take the time to catch her while she is still here... but if you happened to miss her I captured a glimpse for you in this abstract artwork called Autumn...read more ❯
