Articles tagged with art
Xenzuu Commentary
Hello all, For a little while now, I have been on a #Facebook alternative site called #Xenzuu. I actually like it better than Facebook. I do there what I would typically do on any other social network, share status updates, share my #art and #photo
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Shown in Their True Colors
Found this interesting blog called: moco-choco. Coffee? Chocolate? Neither! First post visited was about a re-visualization of famous historical places and people based on "reality". For example, the pyramids of Giza were actually w
Meet Juman Malouf, Author of 'The Trilogy of Two'
Juman Malouf has decided to publish her books for children. She is an accomplished designer and costumer who has shifted her career aspirations to hopefully become a successful author and illustrator. Bio-Snip: She was born in Beirut, Lebanon; gre
No Black Friday Deals for Me
Many may still remember the tragedy at a Long Island Walmart seven years ago. A 34-year-old employee was trampled to death by mob of early shoppers. Even what some might call "a giant of a man" at 6-feet 5-inches tall, Djimytai Damour
Serendipitous find!
We Like the Crossword Well, my husband likes doing the crossword. I just chip in with answers if asked. One clue today was "small anchor" and he thought the answer started and ended with "k". I had absolutely no idea so I did a search using small anchor k
On Line Graphing
Not Everyone Has a Spreadsheet I wrote an article about &CoralLevang's earnings and included graphs created using Excel spreadsheet.You can see those here and see Coral's original post here. After posting, I realised that not everyone has a
Hard Past Few Months
As some of you who have read my posts back during the summer know, I had a rough patch with a guy who randomly stopped all communication with me because he was scared of how serious everything was getting. I still struggle with it, even though I have tried
Mixed Media Collage: Song of the Sea
I loved tonight's Meetup. (For those who do not know what a "Meetup" is, I suggest you go to meetup.com. I am involved in several Meetup groups, but tonight is one that is called "Creative Circle of Women." It is the brainchild of Nadine Hamil,
Art Teachers.
I was highly interested in two subjects all through school. Those two subjects were Art and English. Sure, I liked science, and history was okay- but Art and English were my top favorites. I had two art teachers in school that were awesome. I decide
Good Intentions Went by the Wayside
I set my schedule today to include an 8 a.m. kick-off breakfast in Tacoma (45 minute drive) for a fundraising event benefiting the American Cancer Society. My calendar also showed a late morning block for a manicure and pedicure, followed by a visit
Angels or Aliens? Part 2 of 2
One of the joys of publishing at this site is that my readers don't mind if my expressions of thoughts come out on paper the way they usually are in my brain --- scattered ... but make sense to me! :) Following up with my previous #FOPP post - Angels or A
Creativity and Play Using Art Class This Past Week (with photos)
I did not grow up being allowed much room for creativity. I was told things, such as: "Color within the lines." "That's too messy." "That doesn't look like anything. What is it supposed to be?" I did not get this only from my family, but from teach
Yesterday, and my start to Sunday today..
Hi, So, yesterday I didn't do a whole lot accept grab groceries with my mom. Last night something killed my ok mood. Who loves coffee? Well, how would you respond if you found a mom or dad spider in it dead? Yup that's what happened to me,
How Close You Can Get
It's strange how close you can get to a person. And how quickly. It's also strange how quickly that can be taken away. How one day everything is going great and a couple days later it's all been completely destroyed and has left you heartbroken. Because th
We're Having a Heat Wave ...
Don't you love the Internet. It's like having a library in your home. Even though my trips to a real brick and mortar local library are sorely missed, the worldwide web is a great substitute! Recommending an online magazine which is likely something I'd b
How to be a truly horrible person.
A truly horrible person is one who NOBODY likes. He has no friends and his #family hates him. Contrary to what you may think, it is quite easy to be a truly horrible person: Never take #responsibility for anything in your life. Blame all your failures
It's 2015 and Cuban Art is Booming!
Back in March, shared a cherished personal memory at this site and titled it My Introduction to Cuban Art. It was humorous but this post is serious. Almost every evening, our #PBS station (Public Broadcasting Service) airs the news hou
Pyro-planet Art Design (With Commentary)
I haven't posted here in a while but I decided to share this #art with you all. As you can probably tell by simple observation, the art is supposed to be a planet. The color I chose reminded me of fire, I hope you all enjoy it as much as I liked making
The Secret To Time Management
Managing Time Managing time can be difficult. We all have the same amount as we keep getting told but some of us have to put more into that time than others. And some of us manage to get a whole LOT more done than some others so what's the secret? The Se
Art Collaboration
Dear readers, Welcome to another art post. The art piece you see is a collaborative piece my wife & I did. I shared the #art itself on another site, but this commentary is exclusive to PersonaPaper. The art programs we used were #Corel and #Gimp.
My Start To The Weekend..........
Hi everyone, Here is another post for you to see. So far, I haven't done much except have cafe mocha from home. Did some work on here today. Waiting to hear back from Postmates. Looking for jobs on Craigslist. Haven't ate at all to
Kennedy Center Honors - Tina Turner
On Google Plus they have posts that are grouped as “What's Hot and Recommended”. Click on it and up pops the popular #hashtags for the moment! They say if you want to keep up on G+ you should check on what's in the stream. Don't know how the po
Are You on Pinterest?
Remember when Pinterest first came out and it was all the rage? I do!! Started March 2010; 5 years later, now it's worth over $3 billion. I've been with Pinterest almost from the beginning and they have allowed me to grow along. People used to say you had
Rose Art
Hello everyone, I thought I'd share another art design w/you all. Design details: This #Art is one of my more atypical pieces, it's two roses (kind of overlapping) on a very distinct background. The overall art piece was fun, although I'l
New Pollock-Inspired Art (With Commentary)
This #art was inspired in part by the work of painter Jackson Pollock. Even though the artistic media is digital, I still find inspiration in traditional #painters, and Jack is one of my favorites. I have heard negative things about him as a person but e
Walkway Art
I did say that I love the 'F' word, read about it here. I also have an appreciation for different forms of art. In fact wrote about my previous experience in a Bob Marley art tribute . So it makes me double happy to be sharing some free street art with eve
New Art
Dear readers, This #art was designed using #Corel paintshop X4, it contains several elements that may not be immediately apparent. First, here IS the obvious, I used a kaleidoscope effect. I also used a not so obvious blue flame effect.&nbs
Wheel (Artwork and Commentary)
This #art I call "Wheel" for obvious reasons, it looks like an old wagon wheel in the center. It was made using a couple of special effects and layering techniques. I won't break down the whole process for you all, but at some future point I may cr
Pyro-Artistry
This #art was designed using actual fire. I figured it would have more flare than just a special effect. The final art piece has spikes in the center, I thought I'd mention that for those who have a hard time seeing. I call this a #pyroart piec
Justin Beiber Got Booed In His Own Concert - Blast From The Past Series
remembered this bit after seeing the justin beiber roast in comedy central. justin beiber got booed in his own concert in london o2 arena because it started almost two hours late. most of the parents who accompanied their children complained about th
Tapestry Kaleidoscope
This #art was designed w/my usual program, it's made with a kaleidoscope effect. To me it kind of resembles a blanket or curtain, what do you all think? I may put it on a tile or handkerchief for my son. It looks like the perfect design FOR a handkerchi
Picking Up on Some Really Good Vibes
There is a really nice vibe at this website. Sure coins are earned for #comments and an outsider might be tempted to say – "Y'all get paid to blab!” But only 30 characters are needed to make a “qualifying comment”. So if that were
New Art (Kaleidoscope)
This #art was created using a variety of techniques & effects, primarily a kaleidoscope. Once again (like in my art earlier) I used purple, although the final product may look more like a hot pink. I don't really have much of a commentary to share ab
New Art
This art piece MAY BE a Persona Paper exclusive, I haven't decided yet. I really enjoyed creating it (especially given the bright colors) and particularly the purple. I also used a flame effect, and my well known spherical effect that many of my pieces a
Car Art (PersonaPaper Exclusive)
This #art was created exclusively for Persona Paper. It was created w/a car and also some lightning effects. I thought it might be a cool change up from past #artwork, it looks like a car hanging in some kind of empty space. I picked the colors for brigh
My Introduction to Cuban Art
One of my first jobs after graduating from the University of Miami was a teller at a savings and loan institution. Had a degree but couldn't find a job right away and accepted this job because some income is better than no income. Each teller had a number.
Journal Notes 3/26/2015
I spent the evening hanging out w/my wife & son until they went to bed. Then, I worked on #TSU and shared some new #art and posters. I was also watching the #television series Final 24, now I am watching "Phantom of the Opera." What are you al
Radio Play Review – Bold Venture – The Dead Matt Jeffrey
1956 – Spoiler alerts Scouring around online for classic radio plays and serials has led me to some unexpected gems, including rare episodes of the 1950’s adventure serial, Bold Venture, starring none less than Humphrey Bogart and Laur
Family Time (and Other Notes)
I had an awesome day with my wife & son, we went to eat at a #MexicanRestaurant & then went to #Wal-Mart for a bit. Later, Courtney & I relaxed while Eli went to sleep. We watched Netflix & I took some #photographs while Courtney worked on
Art w/Commentary
I created this #art piece a while back, it was originally posted on an art #blog I set up w/my wife & our friend Richard. I figured since the #commentary is exclusive to Persona Paper there was no harm in sharing the image. I also shared it on my #TS
New Art 3
Hey everyone, This is my latest #art. Several techniques & special effects were used on this piece. I used a rainbow effect (still somewhat evident) and a lightning effect. Others were used but these were most prominent. I especially like t
Reconsidering Selling One of My Old Blogs (and Other Notes)
I haven't done much #art today (besides what I shared earlier.) I am considering the possibility that I may have an artist's block. I am thinking on a lot of things. A few years ago I got an offer from a friend for me to sell one of my #blogs to him. I t
New Art 2
The #art you see is designed with #Weavesilk & a Kaleidoscope effect. I was just #experimenting & liked the end result. I wasn't setting out to design anything special per se. I may share this elsewhere but decided to give readers here 1st glimp
New Art I
Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone, I have a fresh artpiece to share. This #art was designed by me specifically for Persona Paper. It was made w/a rainbow gradient, and the final design looks a bit like a plant. Maybe a flower? As with my other #a
Neon Music (Art and Commentary)
I created this #art for the next #SundayArtBash on TSU. I hope the reason for the title is somewhat obvious. I actually used a couple different digital design programs for this one. I used #weavesilk and my usual paint program. I hope you all like it.
Thankful For My Family
I think that as far as my #art and #writing goes, I have two people especially who have nurtured my zeal for both. One person is my wife Courtney, the other is my great aunt Connie who has not only bought a couple of my art pieces in the past, but recentl
Guitar In A Ring Of Fire (Artwork and Commentary)
I had a blast sharing at the Sunday Art Bash, hosted weekly on #TSU. There is an #art piece I shared there recently that my readers here might enjoy. It's a #guitar surrounded by flames. I wanted to make something unlike any of my other pieces. I got my
The Number One Song on My Birthday
I must admit I haven't started with &AliCanary 's #30DaySongChallenge . There are a lot of posts about this song challenge and I just haven't had the chance to do so. Anyway, here's hoping that this music themed post will kick start it for me and I can
Crowdfunding site seeks funding for lifesaving heart surgery
I've been a #charity #fundraiser for many fields in my time. Firstly it was underprivileged children, then funds to build school buildings for those who had no suitable place at the time, then Guide Dogs for the Blind and various animal charities. In recen
My Night On TSU (and Other Notes)
I have spent much of the night working on #TSU. I posted a few #art pieces, a couple articles, & a song about #alzheimers (I have a desire to bring more awareness to the disease in hopes that we can find a cure in my lifetime.) I learned a while back t
Art Ideas Needed
I am looking for #artistic inspiration. If I could do #art at the same rate I write, that would be awesome. It seems I always have #writing ideas flowing in mind, but the artwork doesn't flow so easy, even though I love art. Is this normal? I think maybe
Ruby Art (With Commentary)
I titled this art piece (which I first shared on TSU) Ruby #Art. It is somewhat different from my earlier work, a different style. Anyway, I am interested in knowing readers' thoughts on this piece. It has kind of a Sea Shell effect, and the reason for th
Multan's blue pottery
The city of Multan in #Pakistan is famous for its unique and very beautiful naqashi and hand-made blue #pottery. Multan is known as city of saints and shrines and the blue #ceramics or glazed pottery is an inherent part of its identity. Making
Some Random Thoughts For The Day
Raw was pretty good last night. I know some fans didn't care for the show, but I enjoyed it. There were more Wrestlemania developments; we're gonna see the Undertaker at the big event. The WWE -finally- kicked off Orton vs. Rollins, and with a bang, I migh
How Can I Get My TSU Articles Out To More People?
I notice on #TSU my #art does fantastic, but my written posts don't do so well. Maybe this has to do w/me not being very prolific there yet (beyond what people know of my art.) My written posts on tsu are sometimes short, other times they are full length
Electric Inferno Globe (Art Piece with Showcase Notes)
This art piece was shared previously on a couple other sites, but to my knowledge sharing it w/this commentary is not breaking #personapaper rules. This commentary is exclusive to this site even though the #art itself isn't. I decided to share this artwork
Notes On Family Time Yesterday
It's been a couple of days since I shared anything, so I figured today was as good a day as any to write. Yesterday we took Eli (my son) to the park, he really seemed to enjoy himself even though we didn't go very long. Then later in the evening we all w
Art Journal Page: Myself in Abstract
I made up a mixed-media art journal challenge. A couple of friends are doing it with me. I am behind because I haven't been feeling well, but I have done a few pages for the month. You can see the themes on the graphic here. This is the art journal page I
Artists: Activism & Appreciation
I know from experience that the term "starving #artist" is not just a cliche'. Honestly, too MANY artists live it, and in an age where people can get millions of hits on a YouTube Channel or Facebook page, Artists should be THRIVING. I see my fellow art
Marble Art (Digital Painting)
I designed this #art piece w/a #digital #painting program. I originally shared the art piece itself on #tsu, although this commentary discussing it is exclusive to Persona Paper. I decided to share the artwork here b/c I used to share art when I was here
Silk: Interactive Generative Art
Remember as a child, creating art for art's sake? Just because it was pretty and an expression of yourself. I think sometimes as adults we stop creating because we start to think about our own talent compared to others. Thankfully for all of us, there's a
Stewart versus Esteves - Throw Down!
American TV personality Martha Stewart is the most famous housekeeper / homemaker in the world. That's what I thought until when mentioning her name in a casual discussion, the person who was not from America said they didn't know her. In case the reader d
Internet Explorer Not Responding
I have a HP Pavilion laptop with the Windows 8.1 operating system. About two weeks ago, I started receiving an error message that read 'Internet Explorer not responding.' Most of the time, the Internet Explorer worked fine. But that error message s
TSU Website Review
One of my favorite places to share my art is tsu. For those of you who have never heard of tsu it is a website similar to Facebook but you can earn for what you would normally do on any social networking site. One reason I pretty much turned my tsu page la
Happy Tree Tuesday!
It's Tree Tuesday. YAY!! Something they do on Google Plus. Don't know if you have a profile or page on G+, however, if you do, let me know. Maybe we can hook up. Let's not get off track. Trees are the reason earth is the best and ONLY planet for huma
Lightning Bolt Moments
Sometimes, whether I am writing or talking , I act as a lightning bolt to bring about change. A friend and colleague once said, "Coral, you are not a light-bulb of inspiration. You are a lightning bolt of instigation!" I was a little bit offended a
Are You a Wizzler Too?
Once heard the late Gene Kelly (1912 - 1996) describe the late Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) as being “eclectic”. The word “ec·lec·tic” is an adjective and it means, in the sense that it was used by Mr. Kelly, that Mr.
A-W Commenting Challenge: I finally did it.
I took up &bestwriter’s commenting challenge and completed it too within 12 hours. Yayyy for me :cool: :cool: You can read about her challenge here. http://www.personapaper.com/article/15826-i-do-not-know--what-got-over-me-today-but-i-did-it
Introduction for cmoneyspinner
Hi! My name is Treathyl FOX, aka #cmoneyspinner - former civil servant, now self-employed. Born and raised in #Miami, #Florida but currently residing in #Austin, #Texas, which is the state's capital. Enjoy living in this city but there are other Texas citi
Trying My Luck on Ebay
Hey, y'all. I hope everyone is having a good day so far. I decided recently to try my luck on Ebay. I used the site years and years ago, and didn't do too bad, but I was selling stuff I found and yard sales and the like. This time, I'm trying to sell mainl
I Sent Away For An Appraisal
A couple years ago while I was in Great Falls, MT I visited a little community sale at a nursing home(?) and I bought a couple of antiques from there. I bought a salt and pepper shaker set (unopened, cats holding fish) for 25 cents, an "old time desk" jew
Art Study – Pablo Picasso – Guernica
At the height of the Spanish Civil War The small Spanish Basque region town of Guernica was hit by the first civilian Blitzkrieg air-raid in history on 26th April 1937. Though two years before the start of World War Two the attack was waged by the German L
our LPG regulator had leak
It is already 9:57pm in my time zone. Nineteen hours ago from my last post. A while ago about 2pm, there are #fire and #safety surveyor that leads them to check our liquified petroleum gas or LPG or the one we are using in cooking. Although we experienced
"Words Must be Weighed and not Counted"
Weighing The Words I've not heard the saying before. Not even from a church pulpit. I always got the impression that words said at the pulpit are to be received as final message from God: without allowing myself the room for the benefit of thinking for my
What is art?
As I pondered an answer to the question What is art? I quickly arrived at a very simple answer to my pondering. Rather, my definition of art. Art is beauty. Yet with that definition came the rebuttal: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." (Accor
Anime Emotive Artistry Dog
I am a fan of animation films. Upon researching the meaning and history of anime as an art form I discovered that my impression of anime through animation movies (think Disney) was incorrect. Animation movies stress motion. Anime art stresses emotion. It
Review: Sears and Kmart Shop Your Way Rewards Program
I will start by saying that I love the Sears Shop Your Way Reward Program (SYWR). I signed up for this. It is free. I get emails regarding sales and I often get surprise points which I can apply to my purchase. Sometimes other sites do promotions as well i
I Passed My Stress Test
The doctor told me I held today’s record for lasting the longest on the treadmill, but I lasted a minute longer when I had the same test five years ago. I think my inability to exercise as much due to the recent foot surgery, all the extra activities
What About Some Poetry?
Do you write poetry? Are you a poet in your soul and you are at the same time able to express this gentle part of yours on the paper? Where do you publish your work then? On the real paper in books and in magazines? Do you publish your poems on some
Explosion Luck Feng Shui Wall Art Decor - website review
#Feng #Shui was something I didn't know much about until I started researching this review of Explosion Luck, where you can buy elegant wall art decor online. Whether you follow the principles of this ancient #belief or not, these pieces are beaut
18. Idyll:Category Challenge: Art
Hello Everyone! Sorry that I was not able to log in during weekends. Also I am pretty busy in this morning so that I can't submit the post. Now here is my 3rd post for my category challenge's series. Today's category is "Art" There are so many kinds of ar
A-W Challenge – “Art†– My Tattoo!
A-W Challenge – “Art” – My Tattoo! Art – What is it? Is it a gorgeous painting by Van Gogh, Picasso or another famous artist? Or, is art held in the eye of the beholder like beauty? I feel art is what is in
A Honey of a Day – Almost
Saturday morning dawned bright and mild – a perfect day to enjoy the first ever Paso Robles Golden Oaks Honey Festival. I didn't want it to take up a major portion of my day, the way the Art Fest normally does, so I planned to just attend a lec
"Did He who made the lamb make thee?"
"Did He who made the lamb make thee?" I was inspired to write this post after reading this. http://personapaper.com/article/12122-my-hunger &LarrySells probably wrote about a poisonous snake but my attention got diverted.
The Art Work of Henry Meynell Rheam
I have always been drawn to the artwork of, Henry Meynell Rheam. My Grandmother had a few prints of his artwork hanging in her living room. His artwork has a magical quality about it. It took you back to a different time, yet not a time that was known to e
Who Among The Characters In "The Simpson" Do You Want To Have As A Friend?
Just a thought came to mind after my last post (read about it here, http://personapaper.com/article/11474-alright-confess-up-and-everyone-come-clean ) . In that post I had mentioned that I felt funny, looking at my old copy of The Simpsons' 'Simpsons
Car Falls From the Third Floor Of Parking area Of a Mall
How sad. I don't think #senior #citizens should #drive especially I think over 70 yrs of age. This is after a white sedan driven by a 73 yr. old man had an accident. As you can see from the picture there is a big hole where it went thru. They said the man
Walmart's Ice Cream Sandwiches don't melt
The last time I checked, if you leave ice cream out in the sun, it melts. In fact, if you just leave it out on the counter and not refrigerated, it melts. But did you know that Walmart's store brand ice cream sandwiches don't even melt while left out in th
My little artist
I spent a hour or two at my local farm today as there was a fun day, whilst my eldest child had a major sulk about not wanting to go, my youngest had fun. She had fun making herself a spider sandwich out of some sort of flat bread, cream cheese and cucumb
More than just landscaping
When I am on my morning walk (yes, I am one of them) I usually take the same route and I have become accustomed to sights along the way. However, every now and then I will take a different route just to see what is happening elsewhere. I must admit
Endless Love - Korean Style
My wife and I just completed watching the Endless Love Korean drama which consists of four season-themed drama series depicting winter, spring, summer, and autumn. All these dramas were directed by Yoon Seok-ho who won the Best TV Director award back in 20
Forever Goodbye
It's a hot sunny afternoon. Seated at a bamboo bench underneath the star apple tree watching the people and vehicles passing by. Supposedly, it's a happy summer atmosphere but our family is still morning for the lost of our second sibling. It was
Romantic Reflections Artwork
I am sharing another piece of my artwork because many have said they wanted to see more, and I enjoy writing about my art designs. This kind of art is always fun, not just the romantic part (I have shared about that kind already). What I am tal
Contemplation Artwork
This art piece is different from a lot of my work because it is in black and white. I normally like to use a lot of color, or at least bright colors, in my art designs. This time however, I chose to keep it simple and only use black and white.&
Sky CityScape Artwork With Explanation
This is one of my first art pieces that I made using Gimp, and when I got into doing graphic design. I first used Gimp just to edit photos but then I started painting in there and then moved onto my graphic design kind of work. This piece has so man
A Moonlit Kiss Artwork & Introduction
The photo included in the post belongs to the artist PoeticEnigma, which is myself. I made it myself because I am a graphic design artist, and have been for a few years now. I made this mostly with the photo manipulation program called Gimp. &
A SMALL BELL IN MY HEART
There is a small bell in my heart, which has a loud sound. When i do the right thing it gets excited over it but when i do the wrong thing, it worries me all day long. Oh my conscience you have been with me all this long including this day. Banging on my h
