Art Can Transform The Artist

Ask most artists why they create art and you will find that their answer is often that they do not have the option to not create art. It is as much a part of their livelihood as breathing.There is often a mutual dialog that is expressed between the art and the artist informing each of the existence of the other. This is a dialog that can be express in many different mediums and forms. The transformation begins as the artist is allowed to explore the process of art and its creation in greater depth. This is rarely done without conflict and struggle...

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Aboriginal Art - Why Buy It?

Aboriginal art is also known as Indigenous Australian art, or dot painting, and is a type of colorful painting and drawing created by the indigenous people of Australia. It is one of the oldest ongoing forms of artwork in the world. The oldest recorded being the famous rock carvings which date as far back as around 30,000 years ago.This type of unique painting stems from Aboriginal tradition which goes back thousands of years. Aboriginal Art is a very unique, if not a completely individual type of art work. Each painting, stone sculpture, or wood...

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Large Art for Large Walls

That large wall of yours is crying out for a painting to be the crowning jewel of your office, home, or vacation property.You walk into your home's entry and there, before you, is that magnificent vaulted great room and that very large wall with nothing there... yet.It needs something. It needs style. It needs to be a statement.You have put all your hard-earned money, effort, and your best decorative thoughts into what you want but you are faced with the classic questions:* Subject matter?* Painting? Tapestry? Something else?* Colors? You know...

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The Secret of Success of Funny Comic Strips

Successful funny comic strips contain three basic features, which include a profound sense of humor, imaginative quality of the creator and the ability to draw matching comic characters telling the story perfectly to the point. You need to practice the art of creating comic strips to earn a successful position in the popularity scale. If you are able to display the correct story telling technique, you are one step ahead of others in gaining popularity.You have to judge the entire effort from the readers' angle to make the funny comic strips really...

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World's Fastest Toilet - My Rear End!

Not long ago, on MSNBC (dot) com there was a viral video that showed a toilet on top of a go-cart which went at a very high speed. The video stated; "World's Fastest Toilet" but is it really - no way I say! First, Japan has toilets on several of their bullet trains moving at 200 plus miles per hour, but there are also toilets on the ISS, albeit high-tech toilets, and those toilets are in orbit at 17,000 miles per hour. Still, let's say it was the fastest toilet "On Earth" or on the ground - well, nope not even close to 200 mph, certainly not on...

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10 Good Excuses to Get Out of Work

You shouldn't wait to give an excuse after the fact, if it can be helped. Always give your excuse ahead of time. This relieves a lot of pressure and shows that you you are proactive. Employers appreciate that quality in an employee. The better excuse that you can give, the better it is also. This shows that you are creative and inventive. Nothing lowers your esteem in the eyes of your boss like giving an old, shop-worn excuse. Having said all of this, we offer no guarantee that any of the following excuses will work on your boss, so don't come...

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Twice The Crime, In Half The Time!

President Obama has already etched his name in the history books, with an unrivaled legacy of accomplishment. He's done more to fundamentally transform America (as he promised he would) than all the other dictators who've ever tried, from King George III to Kim Jong Il. And in less than four short years! No wonder this year's election finds him the overwhelming favorite of key constituents, including former Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev.Hey, speaking of the president's campaign promises, much has been spoken recently about the promise he made...

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The 10 Funniest Comedies of 2011

A comedy movie can be your escape to every day's stress. In 2011, there were a number of movies that made it to the box office. These are the funniest films that would leave you laughing your heart out. You probably missed some of these movies, so it's worth checking them out.1. The Hangover Part II. The second Hangover movie is a refinement of the first. Watchers have stated that it's funnier too, despite the obvious fact that there are some originality issues. Some parts were a little bit predictable, but the movie's good story and the excellent...

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The Art of the Funny Prank

I've discovered old Candid Camera episodes on YouTube. And I miss Captain Jenks from the Howard Stern show. These people knew the art of the prank.Pranks aren't always clean. They aren't always nice and they are rarely without repercussions. That's what makes them so amusing. The guy doing the prank usually knows there will be a backlash.Guys if you want to play good pranks, specially kids get an adult with sound judgment involved, do not get into trouble and don't be disrespectful. Some pranks create great laughs all around others well. April...

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7 Ways Funny Poetry Can Transform Our Lives

Funny poetry is like a magic wand that can transform our lives in seven ways:Kids love hilarious poetry. They enjoy laughing and giggling at funny poetry. If the poems in a book tickle their funny bones, they want to read more and more of that author, and then other humorous authors. After awhile, they will not only read to laugh, but they will read to succeed in school and life. Ah, the power of funny poetry!The late Shel Silverstein has sold millions and millions of books. You can find his poetry books in libraries, schools, homes, and in all...

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Funny True Stories to Share at Your Next Party

Parties are great times to tell funny true stories obviously because these add fun, laughter and enjoyment to the occasion.Surprise Christmas PresentLet's start off with one of the funny Christmas stories where the theme is gift-giving gone wrong. Two men, John and Jake, were luckily able to purchase two season tickets to their favourite team's games. In the stadium, they noticed that the seat next to them was empty so they decided to ask the ticket office if they can buy the spare seat for their friend. The ticket staff, however, told them that...

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Top 10 Stand-Up Comedians

Being a comedian is not easy. Most successful comedians do their own scripts and perform their material on stage, most of the time not knowing if the audience will actually laugh at the lines poked. Then again, we have people who have earned a good name in this industry. These talented comedians should be part of comedy's "best lists".1. Bill Hicks. As a satirist, he could be mean and appeared as though he was attacking his audience. His main issues included senseless consumerism. The idealistic stand-up comic wanted people to escape the modern...

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Funny Comic Strips - Important Tips

You need to understand fundamentals of funny comic strips, which are created sincerely without any kind of favoritism or narrow prejudices. The main aim should be the presentation of humor for the sake of humor only. It has to be interesting and exciting to catch the attention of readers and they should feel comfortable and pleased with the final effect of the creation. Successful personalities practice the art of creating amusing comic strips to bring humor in life. There are various features in the technique and it takes reasonable time to complete...

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Funny True Stories to Share at Your Next Party

Parties are great times to tell funny true stories obviously because these add fun, laughter and enjoyment to the occasion.Surprise Christmas PresentLet's start off with one of the funny Christmas stories where the theme is gift-giving gone wrong. Two men, John and Jake, were luckily able to purchase two season tickets to their favourite team's games. In the stadium, they noticed that the seat next to them was empty so they decided to ask the ticket office if they can buy the spare seat for their friend. The ticket staff, however, told them that...

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