Ernesto Apomayta offers Explanation of Mediums, Paints, & Techniques Used by Artists
Special Types of MediumsRice paper is a very delicate medium with lots of natural imperfections that lend beauty and character to the painting. Some rice paper has flecks, sparkle, gold, and silver incorporated within the paper. After painting, the rice paper is mounted to another sheet of rice paper to... Read More
Timbuktu and Brotherhood Too
Juba II in America:Ahmed Osman tells us about the destruction of all knowledge around the end of the 4th Century Ad as a result of Roman edicts and the desire to make people into sheep to herd as they saw fit. "The Serapeum, originally established by the Ptolemies, later became... Read More
On Being Human
Are we human because of unique traits and attributes not shared with either animal or machine? The definition of "human" is circular: we are human by virtue of the properties that make us human (i.e., distinct from animal and machine). It is a definition by negation: that which separates us... Read More
Celebrating Obscurity: A Tribute To J. K. Rowling
A single-parent rose from obscurity in 8 years to become today the greatest woman celebrity, the richest woman (even richer than Her Majesty, the Queen of England) in the U.K, all through the power of imagination expressed through the power of her fingers!! She held the world spell-bound (270 million... Read More
An Interview on History and Educational Media
1. Can you briefly summarize why you think history is a weapon of war against people?Briefly?, not really, except to say Sun Tzu wasn't the first to notice that propaganda was the first and most important part of conquest. Caesars won more through secret deals and blackmailing the likes of... Read More
Art, Artists, and the Web: Part 1--Why Every Artist Should Have Their Own Website
First rate art is in danger of being left behind in this new age of the global Internet highway. The World Wide Web is like Walmart or Home Depot coming to town. Art galleries as they now exist, are going to become the Mom and Pop version of selling art.Chances... Read More
The Crisis of Human Survival
Environmental Pollution1. Damage to The Ozone Layer Causes Radiation PollutionThe hole in the ozone layer above the North Pole is becoming larger, allowing large volumes of ultraviolet radiation to fall directly on the Earth's surface, causing destruction and harm to humanity, and resulting in skin cancer and other bodily ailments.... Read More
Amaterasu The Goddess of the Sun
Amaterasu is a shining example of how adversity can help us to 'blossom and bloom' more at times. She helps us look for the lesson to be learned when the adverse times come into our lives.In Japanese mythology, Amaterasu (pron: Ah-mah-te-lah-soo) is the radiant and compassionate Japanese sun goddess who... Read More
Mars, the Mighty and Marvelous
Martius, the month of March, is named after him. So is the fourth planet from the sun and a bar of chocolate, but we know him mainly as the god of war.If you lived in ancient Rome, his name would be as familiar to you as your own, especially at... Read More
Personal Protection Specialists and Celebrity Stalking
Celebrity stalking has become the way for the socially inept to; A. "normality" or B. stardom. They may have no friends, they may never have had a date or spouse, but when stalking someone perceived as significant to the public, the stalkers feel in control and may feel that they... Read More
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When Does Man Become God?
Some scientists argue over creation and evolution and they argue... Read More
Painting Philosophy of Peruvian Artist
LifeI paint with an emphasis on expressing LIFE (the spirit... Read More
Eminem Slimshady
Firstly revealed by the fable Dr.Dre, and then debut of... Read More
ML - CHI - Zadok and the Making of Gold
ATOMIC HIGH-SPIN TECHNOLOGY: - In 1950 B.C. there was a... Read More
A Defense of Cultural Intelligence
When humans set off to address fundamental issues about what... Read More
Native American Art Thunderbird
The thunderbird has been one of the most dominant icons... Read More
Leonardo Da Vinci
THE BICYCLE OF LEONARDO DA VINCI: - "? a man... Read More
Nelsons Last Words: Kiss Me, Hardy or Kismet, Hardy?
"Kiss me, Hardy" or "Kismet, Hardy"? Both versions are commonly... Read More
Mythology and Parables in Modern Communication - Part 2
There is a big adjustment coming in terms of our... Read More
The Western Cowboy
In the State of Texas the Western Cowboy can be... Read More
Ancient Indian Civilizations - Where Did They All Go?
In 1350 AD we were still quite a few centuries... Read More
Spainīs Flag - A Red And Yellow Beauty
Spainīs flag (the national one) is as colorful as the... Read More
Precious Stones - The Big Five: Part 2, The Ruby
What fairy tales of enchanted princesses and legendary lore of... Read More
Precious Stones The Big Five - Part 4 The Diamond
The diamond is generally regarded as the premier gem in... Read More
Human Cultural Evolution
If we think about it at this juncture, clearly there... Read More
Art, Women, and Creativity
Women have been given the greatest gift of creativity there... Read More
Was there Always Bias in Journalism? Ask George Washington. Hell tell you
There is bias in the elite media! How often do... Read More
Saturn: Your Challenge to Become An Expert
The true meaning of Saturn is that he is the... Read More
A Billion Cheers At 40: Lets Celebrate Mummy Jessy
Ooh the depth of literary riches, how terrific they are!... Read More
Celebrating Obscurity: A Tribute To J. K. Rowling
A single-parent rose from obscurity in 8 years to become... Read More
Ludlow Festival
His plays and adaptations have been performed in many countries... Read More
Bohemian Grove
"Bohemian Grove is 'the greatest men's party on Earth', according... Read More
Smart Art Investments - Buy What You Love!
Collecting art can be one of the most enjoyable ways... Read More
She Wrote the Book on Fakin It
She brought the guitar into vogue. She created the first... Read More
Babel vs. the PC
Imagine a time when mankind was young. Migration led many... Read More
Carly Patterson: What Makes A Champion?
If you have been following gymnastics for any length of... Read More
Creating a Virtual Art Gallery
To the online artist, it might seem a paradox, at... Read More
Moissanite Earrings, The Modern Brazilian Beetle
The history of earrings is a varied history indeed. And... Read More
Bewitching Jewelry -- Amulets, Talismans and Charms
Throughout the ages, men and women have used gemstones and... Read More
A Hidden Oriental Jewel: 100% Chinese Hand-Made Silk Embroidery
IntroductionDo you know what "silk embroidery is? Do you know... Read More
Medieval Siege Weaponry: Castle Walls Beware
Medieval siege weaponry was required in any self-respecting war leader's... Read More
Josephine the Merovingian
I cannot emphasize enough the dearth of information, or the... Read More
Heraldry in the Crafts--Why Not Specialize?
I have a small website where I try to sell... Read More
When We Was Kids In Chicago (Part 2)
From an early age my Mother sent me to the... Read More
Body Jewelry and Todays Stars
Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by... Read More
Precious Stones The Big Five-Part 5 The Pearl
Since pearls are so rare and possess such a high... Read More
What Sets Chinese Painting Apart From Western Painting
Because of different instruments, materials and cultural background, Chinese paintings... Read More
Rasputin
GRIGORY EFIMOVICH NOVYKH (RASPUTIN):'Hail, Hail, Ras-putin'. This man's story has... Read More
Was there Always Bias in Journalism? Ask George Washington. Hell tell you
There is bias in the elite media! How often do... Read More
Working With The Generations
For the first time in history, there are four generations... Read More
Violence
Flashes of memory stream into my consciousness. They take me... Read More
Some Villain Thoughts About a Container Village
Preview: "Shipping containers" have yet nothing to do with "housing"... Read More
OM to Ogham
Plato observed that the advent of an alphabet making writing... Read More
Shadows Boxing
Towards the end of Million Dollar Baby the character Scraps,... Read More
Egyptian Hanmde Galabeya (Galabia)
The Bedouin culture has a long history of beautiful costumes,... Read More
Precious Stones v.s. Semi-Precious Stones
Stones have been worn by both women and men since... Read More
Eminem Slimshady
Firstly revealed by the fable Dr.Dre, and then debut of... Read More
African Masks
The following is a general over view of African Masks.There... Read More
Berenguer Sauniere - This Place is Terrible
INSPIRATIONAL COMMENTS:"Let me issue and control a nation's money and... Read More
Export/Import of Inuit Eskimo Art Sculpture Containing Whalebone or Ivory
The export of certain Inuit sculpture from Canada to other... Read More
Ogham and Aymara
OGHAM:As any reader of my work knows by now, Ogham... Read More
Accurate Psychic Advice
Psychic readings can be an invaluable tool for obtaining answers... Read More
Murder Solved From The Grave
I am very interested in reading about ghostly stories and... Read More
Progress Versus Perfection
From the creative explosion marking the outset of the universe... Read More
The Wandle Trail - Announced Regeneration Project
The River Wandle is sourced from the North Downs above... Read More
Human Cultural Evolution
If we think about it at this juncture, clearly there... Read More
Native American Astrology: The Hawk (March 21 - April 19)
The Hawk is the first sign of the Native American... Read More
How To Get Rich and Die Quick!
It is funny how web site promotion can suddently plunge... Read More
Her Last Day in Court
"Ron, I can't take much more of his sleazy behavior!... Read More
Garnet is Januarys Birthstone
If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you... Read More
Last Chance to See: Grove Mill, Mitcham
Grove Mill, Mitcham; where in 1934 many of the iron... Read More
Hip-hop Jewelry and Todays Stars
Watch any of the major movie, television, and music award... Read More
Propaganda and American Journalism, Born Joined at Birth
Passion was the main stuff of journalism long before the... Read More
Conspiracies: The Pyramid and the Sphinx
Egypt has long been the source of countless conspiracies, ranging... Read More
The Original Nobility: Patricians and Knights
By "nobility" I refer to that class in society which... Read More
The Sterling Silver Story
Silver is the most common of the Precious Metals. It's... Read More
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