But this philosophy encourages the adoption of Western thought, beliefs and practices at the cost of native cultural thoughts, beliefs and practices You make the difference by demonstrating your support for world cultures which you hold as valuable in and of themselves . When you talk about cultural beliefs, you become a catalyst for positive change by inspiring other peoples' interest. When you buy native arts and crafts, you put valuable first world currency in the hands of people specifically to encourage the continuance of their native culture. Women are known to have created baskets and body decorations, but have since diversified Aboriginal art working with both traditional styles and introducing new, more personal symbols and art. The traditional 'brush' of the Aborigine is made from sticks chewed until ends were frayed.
Traditional colors are orange-red, yellow, brown, white, black and grey.
Orange-red, yellow, and brown pigments are a mixture of iron, lime and clay, while gypsum was used for white and charcoal for black. Gum resin or orchid sap were mixed with the pigments to act as an adhesive. Flat, colorful and two-dimensional, Chinese folk paintings are strikingly similar to American folk painting. Subjects are most often of home, family and memorable scenes from daily life. Paper-cutting is similar to creating a stencil, but artists with refined methods and skills can achieve stunningly detailed work rivalling modern laser cutting.