I am Jon Wallace, a internationally published freelance photographer specializing in motorsports, action sports, lifestyle, commercial, and product photography.
I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona where I grew up playing competitive hockey all across the USA and Canada, racing BMX & motocross. I moved to Grand Junction, Colorado aka 2 wheel paradise in 2008 to attend Colorado Mesa University, play hockey, and enjoy the great outdoors. I fell in love with Colorado and all it has to offer so I decided to stay after graduating from CMU with a B.S. in Kinesiology. While sidelined in 2010 due to a knee injury I sustained racing motorcycles I picked up a camera and started shooting my friends, who just so happen to be among the fastest racers on the planet, I fell in love with photography and it consumed my life shortly thereafter. I’d love to be trusted with photographing you, your products, covering your event, and to tell the story that is uniquely you!
Based in Denver, Colorado.


Her Creative Hustle celebrates creative women. Hosted by music artist ELSKA, the fortnightly interview-style podcast shares the honest stories and journeys of artistic women who are hustling hard in the pursuit of their own creative 9-to-5. New episodes launch every fortnight, on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
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Super Radiance is a group exhibition of twenty-seven artists working across a wide spectrum of media, including painting, photography, collage, sculpture, video, textiles, and performance, as well as technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality.
The theme draws on both scientific and spiritual definitions of the title: as an electromagnetic phenomenon, “superradiance” describes the cooperative, spontaneous emission of energy particles; as a metaphysical force, “Super Radiance” characterizes the positive societal effects transmitted when a group of people meditate together.
Amplified by the power of shared momentum and collective intent, Super Radiance unites artists on diverse wavelengths into a luminous, resonant frequency.
Nancy Baker Cahill
Debbie J. Cho
Grace Jiyoon Kim
Mtendere "Teebs" Mandowa
Jennifer Juniper Stratford
Leora Wien + Michelle Andrade
Curated by Laura Darlington + Selwa Sweidan
November 10 – December 8, 2018
The Nook Gallery, Beacon Arts Building
808 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 10, 5-7pm
Performance by Alicia McDaid at 6pm
VR by FLOAT
Closing Reception: Saturday, December 8, 4-6pm
Performance by Linda Franke at 5pm
VR by FLOAT
info [at] superradiance.online
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Dara Singh Randhawa (19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an Indian wrestler-turned-actor from Indian Punjab. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Bhartiya Janata Party during August 2003 – August 2009. He has also worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer in his career. He has also been an Indian television actor. Actor Akshay Kumar remarked him as "Hanuman for every kid and the God of all wrestlers, the original action hero who truly inspired me."
Dara Singh was born as Deedar Singh Randhawa in a Jat Sikh family to father Surat Singh and mother Balwant Kaur, on 19 November 1928 in Dharmuchak village (now falls under Amritsar district) in British Punjab.
As an adult he stood 6' 2" tall, weighed 132Kg and had a chest measurement of 54 inches. Due to his massive physique, he was encouraged to take up Pehlwani, an Indian style of wrestling, in the milked sand wrestling pits called akhada. He wrestled by invitation of the kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and melas (fairs and carnivals).
Singh went to Singapore in 1947 and became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian style wrestling) by defeating Tarlok Singh in Kuala Lumpur. He had toured almost all the countries of the far-east as a professional wrestler. Most of Dara Singh's fights were in field of professional wrestling,which are WWE kind of fights, and are not considerd real.
All India Jat Mahasabha Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are Dharmendra, Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and Kamal Patel
His last tournament, where he announced his retirement, was held in Delhi in 1983, inaugrated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
He started his career as an actor in 1952 with Sangdil. He is known as the first Action King of Bollywood and was successful as an action hero in the 1960-69 in Hindi Films and in Punjabi films from 1970-82. He was the first Indian hero who started the trend of hero having a eight pack abs and taking the shirt off. He appeared in 121 Hindi feature films and in 21 Punjabi films. He made guest appearances in one Telugu and one Malayalam film. Of the 144 films he did, 58 had him play the main lead. In 70's and 80's, his Punjabi films with him in the lead were more successful and in the 70's in Hindi films, he achieved success more in mythological hits like Tulsi Vivah, Har Har Mahadev, Bajrangbali, Bhakti Mein Shakti. He took up supporting roles in Hindi Films from 1980's till 2012. He turned a producer, director and writer when he made Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar in 1970. He also did 6 TV serials. One of his notable friends was the actress Mumtaz with whom he had performed in 16 Hindi films and had 10 of them as box office hits. He tasted commercial success as a hero from the film King Kong in 1962. His commercially successful Hindi films in sixties were Awara Abdulla , The Thief of Baghdad, Aay Toofan, Dara Singh The Ironman, Rustom-E-Baghdad and with Mumtaz films like Faulad, Veer Bhimsen, Samson , Hercules, Tarzan Comes to Delhi, Sikandar E Azam, Rustom-E-Hind, Raaka, Boxer, Daku Mangal Singh were successful. In each film opposite Mumtaz, his remuneration was 4.5 lakh per film and Mumtaz earned 2.5 lakh for each film they did together. He then went on to do television in the late 1980s, where he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayan. He was liked more in the role of 'Bheem Sen' in films like 'Veer Bheem Sen' and 'Ramayan' and in role of 'Hanuman' both in films and TV serial. He worked with Prathviraj Kapoor' in 'Sikander-e-Aazam', 'Khakaan', 'Lootera', 'Daku Mangalsingh' and 'Insaaf'. He also played the 'Alexender' with great comfort in 'Sikander-e-Aazam'. He worked in some television serial shows, including Had Kar Di which was aired on Zee TV and Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa for Starone. His last memorable Hindi movie was Jab We Met and last Punjabi movie released before his illness was Dil Apna Punjabi. He acted in National Award winning film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dullat). He directed 7 Punjabi films of which Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun,Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar, Dhyanu Bhagat, Rab Dian Rakhan were commercial hits, and directed two films in Hindi, Bhakti Mein Shakti and Rustom (1982). His directorial venture Bhakti Mein Shakti, a mythological film, completed a record run at Delhi's Imperial Cinema in 1978. He produced 8 films and wrote the story for 7 films.


Set includes 12 beeswax stick crayons and 12 beeswax block crayons. Crayon pouch not included.
These beautiful crayons are so long lasting, this set will last for many years.
Stockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance.
The natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolors.
Set includes one each stick and block crayon in the following colors- 01 carmine red, 02 vermillion, 03 orange, 05 lemon yellow, 06 yellow green, 07 green, 09 blue, 10 ultramarine, 12 red violet, 13 red brown, 15 black, 16 white


Worldmusic4life grows from my earliest days in search of a pathway to celebrate the gift of music and the people around the world who create and practice it.
This project is dedicated to my parents – my mother, Benita and my father Henry “Jimmy”. She sang and played timpani in her high school orchestra, which also explains my love of percussion instruments – my study if filled with drums collected from my travels.
My father owned a nightclub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin called the Club Chateau. On special occasions I got to hear live jazz by pianist Will Green playing the club’s white baby grand piano.
Here I’ll share my insights and experiences on a host of world music-related topics and more. And as time permits, I’ll invite you to join me on a journey, virtually and physically, to explore music with African roots and much more. So pack light with only your imagination as we learn about and explore sounds from lands near and far. Thank you for stopping by.
A brief bio: Jonathan Øverby, Ed.D., is an ethnomusicologist, concert artist, conductor, lecturer, percussionist, producer of live staged events, and travel host and curator.
He is the executive producer and host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s world music broadcast, “The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby.”
Øverby holds degrees in administrative arts, vocal music and choral conducting, master’s degree in religious studies, doctorate in administrative leadership in higher education and, was the first post-doctoral fellow of Edgewood College in Madison. He served on the doctoral faculty of Edgewood College and on the faculty of UW-Waukesha.
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Nicola Anne Andrews
On the morning of 23rd December 2015, Nicola Anne Andrews died in a tragic mountaineering accident in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. Nicola slipped and fell from the summit of The Footstool, an alpine peak in the national park where she was climbing with her partner, James Beilharz. She was 28 years old.
She grew up in Brisbane and it was at St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly, where her enthusiasm for theatre was first ignited when she participated in a number of backstage roles in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest in her Grade 11 year. After leaving school, she studied at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, concurrently continuing with her zeal for the theatre by taking on a number of different roles – lighting, stage management, properties assistant, production manager – in many and varied stage productions with Opera Queensland, La Boite Theatre, QPAC, and QUT’s student theatre, Vena Cava Productions.
In 2007, she was accepted at the Victorian College of Arts where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production – Lighting) in 2010. Nicola became a highly regarded and talented lighting designer working for prestigious theatre companies in Melbourne. Nicola worked with renowned director, Daniel Schlusser, on M + M and Menagerie, Undine with 4Larks Theatre, Fy and Primal Dust with choreographer Josh Lowe, to name but a few. Director Tom Gutteridge with whom she worked on The Fury and Memmie Le Blanc, said, “There was something about her capabilities because she was extremely intelligent… and creative. As one of those people who has that rare crossover of a science mind as well as a creative mind, I always thought she…was going to save the world.”*
Nicola was also co-founder of and lighting designer for Present Tense Theatre Company with Bryce Iver. Bryce said of her that “she could have been one of the lighting designers of theatre around the world…Everything she did she was exceptional at.”* Nicola worked with Bryce on the very successful Chants des Catacombs.
Nicola was unique in her ability to excel in both the arts and sciences. The death of her much-adored father of cancer in 2012, precipitated a change in career direction. Nicola felt an overwhelming desire to contribute to cancer research, to do something more directly meaningful to her own life experiences. Two months before her death, she graduated (with first class honours) from the University of Melbourne with a science degree (Bioengineering Systems) and had been offered a place in the Master of Engineering (biomedical) program.
Nicola had also been awarded a UROP (Undergraduates Research Opportunities Program) placement with CSL. UROP is a highly competitive scheme allowing for outstanding students to gain research experience during their undergraduate years. She worked on a casual basis for CSL whilst completing her demanding university studies. Ineke Muir, her supervisor at CSL said, “I don’t think that, in the decade I’ve been working at CSL, I have ever worked with someone with such well-rounded competency as Nicola…..I have no doubt that, were she to have been able to pursue her career in biomedical research, she would have left a magnificent legacy for generations to come.”*
As well as being immersed in her university studies, Nicola had a love of the outdoors, having been a hiker and snowboarder for some years. She had trekked solo in Nepal reaching Everest Base Camp, and had spent the summer of 2014 hiking in South Island, New Zealand, where she also completed a mountaineering skills course at Mt Cook. However, it was her membership of the RMIT Outdoors Club in Melbourne which really ignited her passion and enthusiasm for serious hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering. In the space of her 17-month membership of ROC, she took part in 40 club trips, became a lead climber, and was elected mountaineering convener three months before her death.
Nicola had a thirst for knowledge, a delight and curiosity in the world around her, and threw herself passionately into everything that she did, transforming the tragedies in her life – the cancer deaths of her brother (when she was eight years old) and her father – into positives, determined to live her life meaningfully, fearlessly and fully.
*The quotes by Tom Gutteridge and Bryce Iver are from an article in The Age, 24th December 2015, “Melbourne woman Nicola Andrews, who died in New Zealand fall, is remembered.” The quote by Ineke Muir is from Ineke’s eulogy to Nicola at her Memorial Service in Melbourne 5th January 2016.


Welcome to the Ekrub Players!
As a Volunteer Not for Profit Community Theatre Organization we seek to forge alliances with other community groups in our area. These partnerships allow us to expand our art and theater programs for children and families.
The Ekrub Players has entertained families of Northern New York since 2007. Our ambitions are many, although our primary is to continue an avenue of outdoor performance arts for youth and their families. A strong outreach program in the community enables the Ekrub Players to maintain workshops and the outdoor performances. The Outdoor Theatre utilizes a wide variety of community resources. Local schools, churches, girl & boy scouts, 4-H groups, dance groups, senior volunteers, area artisans, farms and the support of generous businesses collectively enhance our performances.
We currently seek volunteers and vendors for all our programs and at all levels of experience. If you have a little or a lot of time on your hands and would like to meet like minded people who enjoy community involvement and entertaining there is a spot for you. If you are a visitor passing through we would love to share Northern New York’s talents with you.


Numerous visitors to Canada will be exposed to Inuit art (Eskimo art) sculptures while visiting the country. These are the splendid handmade sculptures carved from stone by the Inuit artists residing in the northern Arctic areas of Canada. While in some of the significant Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City) or other traveler areas popular with international visitors such as Banff, Inuit sculptures will be seen at different retail stores and displayed at some museums. Considering that Inuit art has actually been getting more and more worldwide direct exposure, individuals might be seeing this Canadian art form at museums and galleries situated outside Canada too. As a result, it will be natural for lots of tourists and art collectors to choose that they would like to buy Inuit sculptures as nice mementos for their houses or as very special presents for others. Assuming that the intent is to obtain an genuine piece of Inuit art rather than a low-cost tourist imitation, the question occurs on how does one differentiate the genuine thing from the fakes?
It would be pretty disappointing to bring home a piece only to learn later on that it isn't really genuine or perhaps made in Canada. If one is lucky enough to be taking a trip in the Canadian Arctic where the Inuit live and make their terrific art work, then it can be securely presumed that any Inuit art piece bought from a regional northern store or directly from an Inuit carver would be genuine. One would need to be more mindful elsewhere in Canada, particularly in tourist locations where all sorts of other Canadian mementos such as t-shirts, hockey jerseys, postcards, essential chains, maple syrup, and other Native Canadian arts are sold.
The most safe places to buy Inuit sculptures to ensure credibility are constantly the trustworthy galleries that specialize in Canadian Inuit art and Eskimo art. Some of these galleries have ads in the city tour guide discovered in hotels.
Reputable Inuit art galleries are also listed in Inuit Art Quarterly publication which is devoted entirely to Inuit art. These galleries will normally be found in the downtown traveler areas of significant cities. When one strolls into these galleries, one will see that there will be only Inuit art and perhaps Native art but none of the other typical tourist mementos such as postcards or t-shirts . These galleries will have only genuine Inuit art for sale as they do not handle replicas or fakes . Just to be even safer, make certain that the piece you are interested in comes with a Canadian government Igloo tag accrediting that it was handcrafted by a Canadian Inuit artist. The Inuit sculpture may be signed by the carver either in English or Inuit syllabics but not all genuine pieces are signed. Be conscious that an unsigned piece might still be undoubtedly authentic.
Some of these Inuit art galleries also have sites so you might go shopping and buy genuine Inuit art sculpture from home anywhere in the world. In addition to these street retail specialized galleries, there are now credible online galleries that also specialize in genuine Inuit art. Due to the fact that of lower overheads, these online galleries are a great option for purchasing Inuit art because the rates are typically lower than those at street retail galleries. Obviously, like other shopping on the internet, one must take care so when dealing with an online gallery, make certain that their pieces also include the official Igloo tags to guarantee credibility.
Some traveler shops do bring genuine Inuit art as well as the other touristy keepsakes in order to go to my blog cater to all types of travelers. Authentic Inuit sculpture is carved from stone and therefore ought to have some weight or mass to it. An genuine Inuit sculpture is a one of a kind piece of art work and nothing else on the shop shelves will look exactly like it.
Where it becomes more difficult to identify authenticity are with the reproductions that are likewise made from stone. This can be a genuine gray area to those not familiar with genuine Inuit art. They do have mass and may even have some kind of tag showing that it was handmade but if there are other pieces on the shelves that look too comparable in detail, they are most likely not genuine. If a seller claims that such as piece is authentic, ask to see the main Igloo tag that includes it which will know on the artist, location where it was made and the year it was sculpted. Move on if the Igloo tag is not readily available. The authentic pieces with the accompanying authorities Igloo tags will right here constantly be the highest priced and are typically kept in a separate ( possibly even locked) shelf within the shop.
Given that Inuit art has been getting more and more international exposure, individuals might be seeing this Canadian great art form at museums and galleries located outside Canada too. If one is fortunate enough to be traveling in the Canadian Arctic where the Inuit live and make their wonderful art work, then it can be securely assumed that any Inuit art piece purchased from a regional northern shop or directly from an Inuit carver would be authentic. Reliable Inuit art galleries are also noted in Inuit Art Quarterly publication which is devoted entirely to Inuit art. The Inuit sculpture might click this link be signed by the carver either in English or Inuit syllabics however not all authentic pieces are signed. Some of these Inuit art galleries likewise have websites so you might go shopping and buy genuine Inuit art sculpture from home anywhere in the world.


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Todd: Jason, I saw that you have an amazing tattoo on your chest.
Jason: That's right, yeah. I'm not Yakuza though, so don't worry.
Todd:What's the reasoning behind the tattoo? Why did you get it?
Jason: I got the tattoo because I used to actually work as a tattooist, a long time ago but now I stopped that so I can come traveling. I designed the tattoo myself. I drew it onto paper then I got my friend to actually tattoo it onto my body. I got a wolf really because I really love animals and a wolf is my favorite animal.
Todd:So, you drew the tattoo.
Jason: I drew the tattoo, yeah.
Todd:Did it hurt when it was being sketched in your body?
Jason: Yeah, it did hurt but tattoos can vary in amounts of pain depending where on your body it was. The chest is probably the worst place which is where my tattoo is, so it hurt.
Todd: Why is the chest the worst place?
Jason: Because there's not much meat there, it's kind of.. because there is a lot of bone. And, the closer to the bone it is and the thinner the skin the more painful it's going to be.
Todd: That's cool! Thanks a lot, man.


Graze tables have become a popular trend for events and gatherings, offering a visually stunning and interactive way to enjoy a variety of delicious foods. In this blog post, we will delve into the art of creating a stunning graze table, sharing valuable tips and tricks to help you design a show-stopping spread that will impress your guests.
1. Start with a Vision:
- Begin by envisioning the overall theme and style of your graze table. Consider the occasion, the color palette, and the atmosphere you want to create. This will guide your ingredient selection and table arrangement.
2. Choose a Variety of Colors and Textures:
- Incorporate a diverse range of colors and textures to make your graze table visually appealing. Include vibrant fruits, crisp vegetables, different types of cheeses, cured meats, and a mix of crunchy and soft elements.
3. Balance and Symmetry:
- Achieve balance and symmetry by arranging your ingredients in a visually pleasing manner. Place larger items, such as bowls or platters, as focal points and build around them. Group similar items together and create a sense of flow throughout the table.
4. Height and Layers:
- Create visual interest by varying the height and layers of your graze table. Use cake stands, risers, or overturned bowls to elevate certain items. This adds dimension and makes the table more visually appealing.
5. Incorporate Fresh Herbs and Edible Flowers:
- Add a touch of freshness and elegance by incorporating fresh herbs and edible flowers. Sprinkle them throughout the table or use them as garnishes. Not only do they enhance the visual appeal, but they also add subtle flavours.
6. Consider Seasonal Ingredients:
- Embrace the flavors and colors of the season by incorporating seasonal ingredients into your graze table. This not only adds freshness but also creates a connection to the time of year and enhances the overall theme.
7. Pay Attention to Details:
- Don't overlook the small details that can elevate your graze table. Use decorative serving utensils, stylish napkins, and unique plates or boards. These details can make a significant impact on the overall presentation.
8. Engage the Senses:
- Consider the sensory experience of your graze table. Incorporate a variety of flavors, textures, and aromas to engage your guests' senses. Include sweet, savory, crunchy, and creamy elements to create a well-rounded experience.
9. Personalize and Customize:
- Tailor your graze table to suit your guests' preferences and dietary needs. Offer a variety of options, including vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free choices. Personalize the table by including favorite foods or cultural specialties.
10. Encourage Interaction:
- Make your graze table interactive by providing small plates, napkins, and utensils for guests to serve themselves. Encourage exploration and conversation by placing informational cards or labels next to unique or unfamiliar items.
Creating a stunning graze table is an art form that combines creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for food presentation. By following these tips and tricks, you can design a visually appealing and memorable graze table that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Enjoy the process and have fun experimenting with different flavors, textures, and arrangements to create your own masterpiece.


Eva - Southwestern Silver Cloud Earrings
Thunderstorms in the Southwest are amazing! The clouds billow up into the sky during the day, and when the heat is at its most, thunderhead clouds bring well needed rain and coolness to the desert.
The subtle confidence you exude everyday are highlighted by these handmade silver beauties. One turquoise rain drop hangs from the cloud. Reminding you of the calm and smell of the desert after the storm has passed.
- Hammered Sterling Silver shapes with silver-wrapped turquoise teardrops
- Sterling Silver ear wire (14 ct. gold ear wire substitution add $15)
- Earring length: 2.5 in.
- Earring width: 1 in.
- Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, USA
READY TO SHIP: will be sent within 3-4 days of order.
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The story of paintings : a history of art for children / by Mick Manning and Brita Granström.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.
0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Summary:"Take a wonderful journey through time to discover the story of paintings, from Stone Age cave art to the graffiti-inspired work of Jean-Michel Basquiat."--Back cover.
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- ISBN: 9781454927020
- ISBN: 145492702X
- Physical Description: 87 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Edition: First Sterling edition.
- Publisher: New York : Sterling Children's Books, 2017.
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Lascaux Cave paintings (c. 15,500 BCE) -- Our story begins (an introduction) -- The Lamentation (c. 1305) / by Giotto di Bondone -- The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) / by Jan van Eyck -- Appreciating Potted Chrysanthemum in Tranquility (c. 1465) / by Shen Zhou -- The Hunt in the Forest (c. 1470) / by Paolo Uccello -- The Birth of Venus (c. 1485) / by Sandro Botticelli -- Mona Lisa (c. 1503-19) / by Leonardo da Vinci -- The Sistine Chapel Ceiling (1508-12) by Michelangelo -- The Ambassadors (1533) / by Hans Holbein the Younger -- Hunters in the Snow (1565) / by Pieter Bruegel the Elder -- Vegetables in a Bowl or The Gardener (1587-90) / by Giuseppe Arcimboldo -- The Card Sharps (c. 1595) / by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio -- Self-Portrait of a Young Man (c. 1628) / by Rembrandt van Rijn -- The Maids of Honor (1656) / by Diego Velquez -- The Love Letter (c. 1669) / by Johannes Vermeer -- Still Life of Flowers on a Table Ledge (1700) / by Rachel Ruysch -- An Elephant and Rider Trampling a Tiger (c. 1770) / by Mir Kalan Khan -- Catfight (1786) / by Francisco Goya -- The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum (1822) / by Joh Martin -- The Fighting Temeraire (1839) / by J.M.W. Turner -- The Starry Night (1889) / by Vincent van Gogh -- Tiger in a Tropical Storm or Surprised! (1891) / by Henri Rousseau -- The Scream (1893) / by Edvard Munch -- The Water-Lily Pond (1899) / by Claude Monet -- Dance in Gopsmor (1906) / by Anders Zorn -- The Red-Checkered Tablecloth (1910) / by Pierre Bonnard -- Goldfish (1911) / by Henri Matisse -- The Birthday (1915) / by Marc Chagall -- Autoportrait (Tamara in the green bugatti) (1929) / by Tamara de Lempicka -- The Persistence of Memory (1931) / by Salvador Dali -- Summer Days (1936) / by Georgia O'Keeffe -- Portrait of Dora Maar (1939) / by Pablo PIcasso -- Take Off (1943) / by Dame Laura Knight -- Self-Portrait with Portrait of Doctor Farill (1951) by Frida Kahlo -- Blue Poles (number 11, 1952) (1952) / by Jackson Pollock -- Fun Fair at Daisy Nook (1953) / by L.S. Lowry -- In the Car (1963) / by Roy Lichtenstein -- Furious Man (1982) / by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
"Take a wonderful journey through time to discover the story of paintings, from Stone Age cave art to the graffiti-inspired work of Jean-Michel Basquiat."--Back cover.
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Capturing the sound of the Hang is a challenging task. For this reason, biscuit approached the recording in a rather experimental way using a mix of several vintage mics and special mic placements in Studio A of the Sierra Studios complex. A total of 12 Mics were used to capture the full sound of the hang and then mixed on a NEVE 8078 40/32 analog console.
The mix down of the 12 individual microphone signals varies from track to track depending on the necessity of each one, resulting in an organic fusion of sounds. The mastering of the album was completed in the UK by Christopher Leary (aka Ochre) of Melograf Mastering.
DATE | 2009
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Tutorial booklet - Lines unraveled - part 2
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In this (digital) workbook 'Lines unraveled - part 2', I'll show you step by step how to draw nine of my doodle DOTS yourself. In part 1 of 'Lines unraveled' I already showed you how to draw eight of my patterns. In part 2 you will find nine new patterns, which are slightly more difficult than in part 1. New booklet, new challenges.
Available as an e-book, printed booklet or DIY kit.
❤ Size: 21 x 21 cm
❤ Pages: 32
❤ Paper: 90 grams recycled paper, cover 300 grams paper.
❤ Magazine with staples
When ordering, enter the e-mail address where you would like to receive the e-book. You will receive the PDF file for the e-book via email within one working day (24 hours). If you order during the weekend, it may take a little longer.
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In the DIY kit you will not only find the printed version of Lines Unraveled - part 2, but also all my favorite materials to make doodle DOTS. This way you'll have everything at hand to create the most beautiful DOTS. Draw along and experience how fun, accessible, but also addictive making doodle DOTS is!
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After Jaisalmer, the Palace on Wheels Train will take you to the next legendary spot, Jodhpur. It is the second largest city in Rajasthan and also houses many unique and interesting architectural structures. This is the land of tales and the city of structures in this state.
Jodhpur used to be the capital of the Marwar state. It was formed in the 15th century. The Mehrangarh Fort on a hill stands since 15th century as a mark of this historic place. This city is filled with numerous palaces, temples, forts, grandeur, folk dance performances and many others. The attire of this land is another attraction.
If you are planning to enjoy this city to the core, shopping is the best way. You can find numerous styles and versions of handicrafts here. Fabrics like jute, embroidered material, dye fabric and accessories in camel skin are very common here. There are numerous festivals that are celebrated in this state to highlight the culture and tradition of the land. The best of all is Marwar festival.
Main areas for sightseeing in this city are forts and palaces. The best of all is the Mehrangarh Fort. Jaswant Thada is a memorial built for Maharaja Jaswant in 19th century with marbles. Umaid Bhawan is a palace that is now a heritage hotel and also a museum. A little away from Jodhpur, there is Mandore garden which has cenotaph of major rules of the city.
Government museum and zoo of Umaid gardens are also important attractions. If you like museum sightseeing, you ought to try Old Fort Museum which has ancient upholstery, golden throne, pearl embedded shoes, mirrors, weapons, paintings, royal tents and many others. Balsamand Lake and the garden surrounding the lake are very important and romantic destinations in the city.
A little away from the main city of Jodhpur, there are a few minor tourist destinations that you ought to enjoy. The best of all is the desert hamlet where you can enjoy picturesque spots for picnic, sightseeing and also for photography. Osian is a small oasis which is located 58 km away from the city of Jodhpur. There is a wildlife sanctuary in Dhawa which is located 45 km away from the heart of the city. There is a fort and many beautiful murals in Nagaur which is 135 km away from Jodhpur. 40 km away from the city, there is Rohet Fort which is now a heritage hotel. Khimsar has a 16th century fort and is 92 km from Jodhpur. There is a fort in Luni which is 20 km away from Jodhpur and it is now a heritage hotel.


Iconic Architectural gem in Laurel Canyon designed by Frank Gehry protege Jeffrey Daniels, FAIA, in forward thinking experimental architecture. The distinctive exterior features copper cladding, steel fins and smooth stucco in one of the most recognizable homes in the neighborhood. Enter the home and discover a perfect mix of clean modern lines and custom details. On the main level a front balcony flows through the living room, dining space and kitchen which all open seamlessly into the outdoor garden and patio. Dramatic open beam ceilings, Douglas Fir, Oak and Cherry throughout add warmth while an asymmetrical design prevents it from ever feeling like a box. A polished copper clad fireplace is the centerpiece and a truly functional work of art. Professional appliances inspire great meals to be shared with family and friends. Two bedrooms on the lower level each with en suite bathroom are a quiet and comfortable space separate from the main living area. The upper level loft with private balcony and bathroom is an inspirational work space which could easily function as a third bedroom. A generous garage adds potential living space expansion. On the market for the first time in 20 years, the current owners have meticulously maintained this jewel and are now ready to pass it on to the next stewards. Located in the coveted Wonderland School District.


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This huge 18" Fumed Beaker Bottom Water Pipe is what defines style. A classic beaker bottom but with a base fumed with silver it gives a mesmerizing look. A technique only the top glass blowers in the industry can execute perfectly. Fumed glass shows various colors moastly being yellow and blue.In different views and lightings you can see every color of the rainbow and over time with use it will also change color. The 3 pinch ice catcher on a 18" allows you too put a lot fo ice for continuous cool smoking experience.
Hand crafted by our master blowers in Los Angeles with the highest quality thick American glass to ensure you a durable pipe. Included is a 18mm to 14mm Female diffused downstem and 14mm Male glass bowl. With this pipe you can take massive cool rips in style.
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In 2011, we formed "Flyover Films" with the mission of producing high quality, family, faith-based and patriotic films. Flyover Films produced two motion pictures: "The Pledge" in 2011 and "A Christmas Tree Miracle" in 2013. Rob Capehart from Brentwood Avenue Entertainment served as the Executive Producer for both films.
In 2015, we formed Brentwood Avenue Entertainment and began work on "Faith of a Hero." In 2016, Rob Capehart served as Associate Producer for the film "Believe" that was released in December. As associate producer, Rob's role was to facilitate the distribution of the film. "Believe" appeared in over 700 theaters nationwide. Other projects include "The Monday Club," which is currently in pre-production.
THE MONDAY CLUB


The Persian Carpet Has Been Producing Fine Hand Made Carpets In The Arts & Crafts Tradition Since 1995.
Our line includes designs in the British Arts & Crafts, Celtic Revival, and American Prairie Style genres. It incorporates original designs by such well-known figures as William Morris, Charles Voysey and Archibald Knox as well as some of our own designs that we feel capture the spirit of the tradition as it came to be known in America.
British Arts & Crafts
Our British Arts & Crafts collection reflects the range of stylistic variation that characterized the era between 1875 and 1925 in England. During this period artists, designers, architects and craftspeople reacted against mass production and the over-ornamentation of the Victorian era. Carpet designers such as William Morris, Charles Voysey and Gavin Morton drew their inspiration from nature and transformed botanical motifs into simpler geometric forms. Use of color moved away from the reds and blues traditionally associated with Persian carpets towards subtle combinations of earth tones and vibrant hues found in a spring garden in full bloom.
During the last decade of the 19th century, there was a revival of Celtic decorative arts within the broader context of the British Arts & Crafts movement. This development was partially inspired by a reprinting of the Book of Kells, a 7th century text abundant in Celtic motifs. What followed was a renewed interest in the ancient Irish decorative traditions among painters, poets, designers and ceramic artists. Colors favored in the Celtic Revival were ochre, gold, brick, red-brown, black-green, bronze-green and blue-green. Archibald Knox's work embodied this development as seen in four carpets he designed for The Silver Studio.
American Prairie Style
The American Prairie Style developed in the mid-west, with its epicenter in Chicago. Prairie School architects developed a style that focused on simple lines. Farther west, the Mission Style, as exemplified by the bungalow, also focused on simplicity of form. Common to both were landscaping techniques that linked architecture with the surrounding terrain to create a more expansive living space. This idea of continuity from the interior to the natural world beyond inspires the carpets in this collection. Clean lines and a color palette of neutral tones, earth tones, soft greens, warm golds and brick reds work together to create serenity and simplicity.
OUR PRODUCTION PROCESS
Our carpets are hand knotted in northern India. They are produced on upright wooden looms that reflect a handcraft dating back more than 1,000 years. The foundation of the carpet is comprised of the warp (or fringe) and weft. These two cotton strings placed at right angles to one another provide the woven matrix onto which the wool yarn is knotted. Row upon row of knots is tied until the carpet is finished. A typical 8 x 10 carpet will have upwards of 575,000 hand-tied knots.
100% New Zealand Wool
All our carpets are woven with 100% New Zealand wool. The raw wool is cleaned, carded, and spun into yarn. The spinning process is accomplished in either one of two ways:
Fine Spin is twisted in a consistent diameter to produce a carpet with even, non-variegated colors. (Designs with this look are PC-6A, 7A, 7B and 15A.)
Hard Twist Spin results in an inconsistent yarn diameter that gives the carpet a more textured, "nubby" appearance that closely resembles the look of the original Donegal carpets. All other designs use this type of wool.
Swiss Chrome Dyes
Swiss Chrome dyes are color fast and consistent from dye lot to dye lot. Much is said about the beauty of natural dyes, and in fact they can be wonderful in one of a kind carpets that have had some time for the colors to mellow and soften. Consistent color, however, is not possible from one rug to the next with vegetable dyes. In a continuity program such as ours, we must be able to provide constant color values for each design throughout all available sizes. This also allows us to coordinate colors between various designs.
Knot Density and Weave Quality
Knot density (knots per square inch) is a direct reflection of design complexity. Open patterns with large-scale designs usually require no more than 50-80 knots/inch to produce a well-made carpet. "Quality" is a term that embodies many things, including materials, execution of design, and use and placement of colors. We want our carpets to capture the look of the original Arts & Crafts carpets, but have a longevity cycle of 75-100 years. The original Donegal carpets, made in England and Ireland during the late 19th century, had only 15-25 knots per inch. As a result, most of these have not survived to the present.


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For this Halloween month, I'm doing four song covers. I've done three already and have one left, and I've had fans draw thumbnails for the videos on YouTube. Here's the original journal entry with the details: disneyfanatic2364.deviantart.c…
I made a slight change in my order of song covers. Instead of doing "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift this week, I did "Suppertime" from "Little Shop of Horrors" instead. My reasons being that the thumbnails submitted for the former were not quite what I had in mind. See, my rendition of Taylor Swift's song is a bit spookier and more haunting, so I'm looking for a thumbnail that embodies this tone.
You have until October 29th. Please send me the link to the picture in a comment or a note or else I won't be able to see it. Also I'd really appreciate it if the size of the picture was formatted to fit a standard YouTube screen.
If you'd like inspiration, here's Taylor Swift's music video with this song:
So in celebration of "The Month of Macabre," I'll be releasing four song covers this month, one for each week. I will of course need some thumbnails drawn (you can be creative, but my OC has to be in the picture). Here's what I have planned:
"Sally's Song" from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (CLOSED, SEE COVER BELOW!) "Jack's Lament" from (see above) (CLOSED)
"Suppertime" from "Little Shop of Horrors" (CLOSED)
"Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift (October 29th) Edit: I switched the last two covers around because none of the entries for the Taylor Swift song so far were quite what I had in mind and I want to give it more time. My rendition is meant to be a bit spookier, so I'm looking for a thumbnail with a spooky tone.
Just send me a link through deviantArt. The winner for each song cover will have their picture used as the thumbnail in the video. Feel free to draw for as many of these as you'd like. Even if you don't get your picture in the videos, I still appreciate fanart and will link to your pages in the videos.
I'm doing a cover of "What Might've Been" from "Phineas and Ferb" with Applejack and Spike in the roles of Isabella and Phineas. Now, the idea behind this is that this is far in the future when Spike is an adult and while AJ is lamenting about not telling Spike about her growing feelings for him, Spike has only just figured it out and starts to realize he and AJ might've had something if only one of them had said something. I need a thumbnail for the song cover. It has to involve Applejack and adult Spike, pretty much my only requirements. If you come up with something this week, post it to deviantArt and send me a link. The one I like most will be the thumbnail for the video. Whoever wins, I still enjoy seeing fanart from you all.


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Feldbergstrasse 7 | D-79539 Lörrach | Tel. +49 (0)7621 1619961 | Fax: +49 (0)7621 1619962 | info(at)pensionsieben.de
Lörrach is located in the "three countries triangle" near the borders with France and Switzerland. Art, theater, dance, crafts and many other creative areas of life make up the charm of the region.
Our guest house is situated in a quiet side street in a town house dating from 1908 completely renovated and with a beautiful Art Nouveau façade. The Lörrach train station (S-Bahn) is only 150 meters away. The urban center of Lörrach, with its great variety of shops and cafes and its pedestrian zone is reachable in three minutes by foot. Thanks to the proximity of the railway station and the exellent train connections you can reach the Fondation Beyeler gallery in Riehen, Switzerland, within 7 minutes and Basel, Switzerland, in 10 minutes. You can reach interesting destinations in the region either by car or by public transport from the train or bus stations.
We are happy to serve you with advices and tips. We know the region very well and can inform you about cultural events and other happenings and highlights.


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You are hereDayramir Gonzalez Concert May 6th 2pm with special guest
Dayramir Gonzalez Concert May 6th 2pm with special guest
As part of the Month Long Artful Piano Project, We have invited a variety of internationally recognized virtuosos to appear at the Waban Library Center:
Gonzalez was born in Havana. His father, Fabian Gonzalez, (a successful Afro-Cuban jazz trumpet player) became a driving force and inspiration in his musical development. At the age of eight he began attending Paulita Concepcion Elementary School of Music, where he found his instrument, the piano. He was later accepted to Cuba’s famed National High School for the Arts (ENA). In his first year, at the age of 16, former Irakere singer and percussionist Oscar Valdes discovered him. He was invited to become a founding member, pianist and composer for Diakara. After three successful years with Oscar, Cuban drumming legend, Giraldo Piloto discovered Gonzalez, yet again and invited him to join Klimax, and would perform and record with them for the next six years.
In 2004, he won first place in performance at the annual JoJazz festival and competition, known as Havana’s top venue for up and coming jazz performers. The following year, he won first place in the composition category and won his first record deal with the national record label Colibri. His recordings would win three Cubadisco, known as the Grammy’s of Cuba.
Gonzalez was accepted to the prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana, where he spent four years studying composition with renowned professor Juan Piñera. Gonzalez was invited by long-time friend and mentor Chucho Valdes to open the Havana Jazz Festival in 2008. This prestigious invitation proved as a sign for what was to come and in 2009, Gonzalez received an invitation to audition for the Berklee School of Music in Boston. His acceptance to the school made him the first Cuban national to receive a full scholarship.
In only his second year at the institution, Gonzalez was signed by Berklee’s Jazz Revelation Records and became the face of the label. In that same year, he was selected as one of the top five pianists in Berklee’s annual Piano Gala, performing at the Berklee Performance Center.
In 2012, he was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall as part of their Voices of Latin America series, along with Chucho Valdes, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Danilo Perez, Egberto Gismonti and Aldo Lopez-Gavilan. His performance was later featured in the Wall Street Journal. In 2013, Gonzalez graduated Berklee Summa Cum Laude, after receiving the Wayne Shorter Award for Most Outstanding Composer of the Year.
After graduating, Gonzalez moved to New York where he currently resides. In his short time in the city Gonzalez has made his long time dream of creating his own space for musical education and development a reality by creating the “Art School of Contemporary Performance and Creativity.” This music school is based on the Cuban school of thought, which focuses on a more comprehensive approach to music education at the elementary school level. His goal is to create musical education, which is accessible to all students and families, especially those in low-income neighborhoods.
A few months ago, he decided to come back to the studio to record his second album, “The Grand Concourse” to be released in 2016. This ambitious project presents Gonzalez not only as a performer, but also as a composer, arranger, orchestrator and bandleader. An album full of dynamic musical settings from string quartet, full orchestra, solo piano choir and Afro Cuban jazz septet.
"Dayramir Gonzalez belongs to those musicians who capture you in the room and make you feel just one thing, the immense desire of remaining near his magic piano." - Jazz Casual


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Bing Wallpaper HD is a desktop customization tool designed to enhance the visual appeal of a user’s computer desktop. It automatically sets new and captivating wallpapers daily, sourced from Bing’s extensive collection of high-resolution images. The software supports various operating systems, making it versatile and accessible to a wide range of users.
The primary purpose of Bing Wallpaper is to provide users with a fresh and visually stimulating desktop background every day. Aesthetically pleasing wallpapers can significantly impact a user’s mood and overall computing experience. By changing the wallpaper daily, Bing Wallpaper brings a touch of creativity, inspiration, and freshness to the digital workspace.
Moreover, Bing Wallpaper serves as a source of information and discovery. The images featured often depict breathtaking landscapes, landmarks, wildlife, and more, sparking curiosity and encouraging users to explore and learn about the world. It’s a subtle reminder of the beauty that exists beyond our screens and an invitation to delve into the diverse cultures and natural wonders that make up our planet.
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Action: cahiers individualists de philosophie et d'art
Literary and artistic magazine associated with Individualist Anarchism, a movement based on personal freedom, social justice, and pacifism. An ultimately unsuccessful attempt to oppose André Breton's Dada-surrealist aesthetics. Literary contributors included André Malraux, Antonin Artaud, Paul Éluard, Alfred Jarry, Erik Satie, and Tristan Tzara. Artists included Maurice de Vlaminck, Demetrios Galanis, and Robert Mortier.
Blue Mountain contains 12 issues of Action: cahiers individualists de philosophie et d'art.


I have had a passion for photography for the past 45 years. It started with a Minolta Hi-Matic 35mm Camera, numerous rolls of black and white film, an enlarger and a spare bathroom. I began developing and printing my own photos. with the bathroom pressed into service as my darkroom. The bathtub was particularly usefull, holding trays of chemicals and also for washing the finished prints. It eventually had to be replaced due to staining, from all the spilt chemicals.
My next camera was a Fujica SLR camera and a progression to Slide Film. This remained my preferred medium until the advent of Digital Photography which resulted in an upgrade to a Sony DSLR. a 150-500mm Telephoto lens and a Macro lens.
My present camera is a Canon EOS 70D with an 18-135mm lens and also a 150-500mm Telephoto zoom lens. More advanced computers and software enabled me to do much more with the photos that I took.
A good camera certainly helps in taking better photos, but it is how you see the possibilites in a particular scene that can make the difference between a good shot and a great one. All the photographs on this website(including the Ocean Spirit Products) are my own work.
Please check out the photo gallery. All my photographs are for sale. Click Here to go to my Contact Page to place an order. On each photograph you will find an ID Number. Please quote this number/s and the type of processing required on the email.
Cost of photos.
- High Resolution Digital Copies - $3.50
- Enlargements from $15
- Canvas Prints from $150


Our bunnies seem captured in time, carefully listening for a child’s laugh from the edge of a wooded glen. The watchful mama sits quietly waiting to be loved by your child. Her alert inquisitive baby bunny is ready to spring into your hands.
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All Cabin Critters are individually sewn, hand embroidered and hand stuffed. Each one is a unique work of art – no two critters are alike!
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In 2011, a 16 year old boy was shot and killed by police when he was caught creating street art in Bogotá. The police officers attempted to justify their actions by falsely claiming that the boy was involved in a bus robbery. The incident started a city-wide protest and as a result, street art is no longer seen as a crime in Bogotá. Today, especially in the Candelaria and Centro areas, street art is everywhere.
Like the rest of the world, street artists in Bogotá use walls and bridges along major highways and the walls of old warehouses to display their art. But in Bogotá there is another option too, businesses often cooperate with street artists to offer their own homes and businesses as blank canvases.
The owner pays for the materials, the artist gets a ‘canvas’ on which they can create their art, knowing that it will be welcome and not be painted over or removed. This legitimacy together with the permissive attitude towards street art, means that some of the art is large scale and some of it has been around for years.
Street Art Tour
If you’re in Bogotá, we definitely recommend taking the Bogota Graffiti Tour. The tours are run by street artists and other people involved in the Street Art scene. The tours are free but accept donations depending on what you think the tour is worth. The tour makes for an interesting, fun and informative few hours and is a great way to learn about Colombia’s social and political history too. It’s well worth a decent donation.


Before he died, our son Michael wanted to be a worship leader – someone who leads the music in Believer’s meetings or larger-scale gospel music events. After his sudden and unexpected death, his 980-song iPod music collection that he left behind, became a source of strength for us as we put one foot in front of another. This is why I included in my two books the role played by 13 of Mikey’s iPod songs.
But there are many thousands of songs out there about the Creator God and His Word that people continue to write. The impact of these will never cease to amaze me. So this page holds links to songs that I’m currently impacted by and I thought you’d be interested in them too.
Note* Please be sure to support these artists by buying their music if you like them as I do.
Who But You by Mark Hall and Megan Garrett – Casting Crowns Inspired by “The Story” – the promise of Abraham given from the Creator God that was set to bless all the nations on earth.
More to come!
Please feel free to let me know of songs that you like.


A theatre and studio complex in East Sussex has been destroyed by a massive fire.
The Phoenix Theatre and Studio building on North Street in Lewes was ripped apart by the ferocious blaze on Saturday evening.
Fire crews arrived at the scene shortly after 18:00 GMT. They received 23 calls from members of the public who spotted the blaze when it broke out.
The Environment Agency was also in attendance, carrying out tests to ensure there was no contamination from asbestos in the roof. It took until 21:15 GMT for the fire to be brought under control.
Nobody was injured in the incident, according to a fire service spokesman, although the building has suffered enormous damage. Just the shell of the structure remains after the flames devastated its interior.
The theatre and studios, on the Phoenix Industrial Estate, cater for arts and media projects and events.
Copyright Press Association 2014


Jonathan Thomas Armstrong, known as Thomas to his friends and relatives, is an American artist and photographer based in Salisbury, North Carolina specializing in digital art.
Thomas uses analog and digital photography to capture the composition, colors, and lines found in each artwork. The photographs are digitally manipulated to create the final images and are printed on archival photograph paper. Each artwork is titled using Thomas’ initials with a sequential format of JTA0000 to mimic the image numbering system used by most digital cameras.
Thomas lives in Salisbury with his wife, Joyce, and their son, Noah.


During the last twelve years, Cooper Joseph Studio (formerly Wendy Evans Joseph Architecture) has solidified a reputation for highly detailed, carefully crafted design, garnering over forty design awards. Working across a variety of typologies and scales, Wendy brings a fresh approach to each new commission, while maintaining a well-managed process of building.
In the spring of 2008, Chris Cooper joined Cooper Joseph Studio as a Partner. Chris brings a decade of experience as an Associate Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, allowing us to expand our range of projects while preserving an intimate, hands-on practice. Our website is an overview of our combined experience, illustrating the foundation of our collaborative studio.
The firms award winning, elegant design sensibility comes with a rational methodology required in complex, large-scale as well as small-scale projects. Our team delves deeper into project development, incorporates digital design tools for fabrication and pushes notions of sustainability beyond the usual talking points, all the while continuing to work with our clients in an idea-driven practice.
We share the ambition of design elegance and responsible building. We are eager to explore new forms and materials while responding to the specifics of site, program, budget and schedule. There is boundless room for innovation, and it is that which inspires us.
Cooper Joseph Studio is a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) on the governments of Federal, New York State, and New York City.


The 2011/2012 Community Radio Awards ceremony was held at the 2012 National Campus and Community Radio Conference Kingston, Ontario. The conference, including the awards ceremony was hosted and organized by CFRC-FM, broadcasting from Queen's University.
The ceremony itself was at Kingston’s Upper Canada Academy for the Performing Arts, a former church hall now used for local arts events and kids puppeteering workshops, complete with tinfoil stars hanging from the ceiling. Thanks to Ayanda Mngoma from CFRC-FM for hosting, Anna Friz for a thoughtful keynote speech, and the crowd, who stomped out the drumroll for each of the 13 categories.
Photo: The trophies were repurposed circuit boards with the plaques made in Kingston, at the Trophy House, operating for more than 45 years and run out of an old limestone farmhouse.
NCRA COMMUNITY RADIO AWARD RECIPIENTS
Lifetime Achievement/Community Radio Legend: Chad Saunders from CJSW-FM Calgary, AB (read letter) (watch video)
• CIVL-FM Abbotsford, BC – Chuck Anger (read letter)
• Radio Laurier, Waterloo, ON (read letter)
Local Talent Development: CFRC-FM Kingston, ON – "Radio Residencies" (read letter)
• CIWS-FM Stouffville, ON – Produced by Mike Burns and Tara Donaghey – "NITE OUT" (read letter)
• CiTR-FM Vancouver, BC – "Arts Report / Discorder" (read letter)
• CJSR-FM Edmonton, AB – Produced by Mark Harrison Rodger (read bio) – "Live Music Dispatch" (listen #1 and listen #2)
• CKHA-FM Haliburton, ON – Bessie Sullivan and Cheryl Sherwood (read bio) – "County Library Promo" (listen #1 and listen #2)
• CKHA-FM Haliburton, ON – Produced by Greg Roe and Ron Murphy (read bio) – "Haliburton County Reads" (listen)
• CiTR-FM Vancouver, BC – Produced by Adam Janusz (read bio) – "The Arts Report" (listen)
• CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC – Produced by Lauren Mitchell and Jay Peachy (read bio) – "Sound Therapy" (listen)
• CKDU-FM Halifax, NS – Produced by Jane Kirby and Ella Bedard (read bio)– "The Amelie: Canadian Refugee Policy and the Story of the 1987 Boat People" (listen)
• CKUT-FM Montreal, QC – Produced by Brian Meagher (read bio)– "Synthumentary" (listen)
• CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC – Produced by Lis van Berkel and Frieda Werden (read bio) – "WINGS: Halifax Women’s Housing Co-op" (listen)
• CJSW-FM Calgary, AB – Produced by Evan Wilson (read bio) – "Am I right?" (listen)
• CFRU-FM Guelph, ON – Produced by Hilda Venegas Negrete (read bio) – "It is time for women/Tiempo de mujeres" (listen)
• CFRO-FM Vancouver, BC – Produced by Yasaman Azarpajouh (read bio) – "Tutti Morimmo a Stento" (listen)


Art Therapy - What lives in you?
Art is a powerful medium for personal development. Your hands will never lie, making art a great therapeutic tool.
Miriam de Bruijn is an anthroposophical art therapist from Holland and loves to work with and through art. She works with clay and painting and invites people to explore what their hands tell them, in order to open up a personal development journey.
In spring 2018, Miriam has conducted a course of 12 workshops at Dragebjerg.
Workshops with Miriam take place in our guesthouse and include healthy organic snacks, vegetarian lunch, tea and coffee.
We also prioritize having time available to enjoy the surroundings, so you have the option to stretch your legs in the beautiful surrounding nature with forests, lakes and a landscape with Celtic memorial hills.
Info on new workshops will follow.


I quite enjoyed it and loved seeing the strange take on the mario franchise being combined with the Gears universe. Something ive never thought I'd see! Great sound, animation and the like. Question, did you make the 3d models yourself? Also, do you have stuff thats completely original? i would love to see that either here or on youtube(preferably here).
Keep it up!
Great job everyone!
oh my, this cartoon was awesome! art, animation, sound, voices, all of it. My favorite scene is probably when chris shakes Jill and the animation involved with her face moving back and forth all soup-like!
Ha, what a coincidence! Back when I got into animation over ten years ago I used Flash MX. I stopped for a long long time but have got back into art and whatnot the past couple years. Anyway, I want to animate again but no Flash is kind of trash and was considering trying out ToonBoom and being with Flash MX but seeing your video has pretty much sold me on ToonBoom!
I do have a question though, which I'm pretty sure I've answered myself, you are able to do actual frame by frame animation, correct? You have that option I hope? You aren't restricted to tweening are you?
Thanks for the video!
Yup! You can do great frame by frame animation with Toon Boom!
Holy shit, what a fucking comeback!
Looks awesome of course! The abilities reminded me a bit of Yoshi's Island with certain blocks changing your form into a train, etc, which is a good thing!
Thanks! and looking back, that game reaally brought and polished so many new ideas for 2d platformers at the time, not to mention the artstyle aswell!
Very well done. Animation, art, sound, music, composition, all of it. Great job.
Shared on Freeboot, I mean Facebook. The actual link not the video itself ;)
I also shared your Clickbait video on FB as well if memory servces correct.
Oh awesome dude!
Really appreciate you sharing it around <3
Damn, damn, damn! Everything about this was great! The art was great, the sound was great, the animation itself was great. I mean, shit, those transformations had me mesmerized!
Did you do this all by yourself? How long did it take you?
Everything about this was great, the art, animation, music, voice work, etc. My only gripe was the somewhat inconsistent sound effects.The mario sound effects were on point, but sometimes something would occur and there'd be no sound effect.
The scene where Mario is on the blue skulls and it crashes into the question mark block and he falls of it, there is no sound effect when the skulls hit the block!
Other than little things like that, it was awesome!
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3" tall x 4" wide
Pink Pineapple Planter -- cast in concrete from a real pineapple.
Be a Pineapple: Stand tall, Wear a crown & be sweet on the inside!
The baby pink concrete pineapple pots are handmade from beginning to end. You can use your pot as a planter, pencil holder, trinket holder or even just a fun piece of decor on a shelf.
- 3" tall x 4" wide
- Realistic pineapple design
- Drain hole in the bottom


Gatlin’s great-grandmother, Elaine Gatlin, was a spitfire. She flew planes and rode bikes; blazing through conventions she knew were only constraints. She passed down to Gatlin, not only her name but her bold and adventurous spirit. Gatlin’s music, much like her great-grandmother, surges, and roars across the landscape that she lives through. Her songs rumble from the past, grounded in the folk forms and lyricism she’s inherited. But they take flight in the present, empowered and electrified by a voice and heart very much her own.
Gatlin’s singles, “Maniac”, “Cold Night in Brooklyn”, and “Curly Hair” are available on all music platforms.


Sara Brosious is a design studio based in historic Cranbury, NJ. Romantic yet modern, she specializes in crafting high-quality timeless bridal and special occasion accessories. After many years of designing contemporary womenswear in New York City, Sara fell in love with the bridal world when she became a bride herself in 2011. Her passion led her to design custom gowns (including her own) and ultimately transition into bridal accessories.
Sara draws inspiration from past decades, as well as her southern roots. Each accessory is handcrafted with the most luxurious fabrics and fine workmanship. Her love for pearls, bows and flowers are often incorporated into her designs and each piece is made in small production batches with lots of love.
Her logo is a nod to her namesake and grandmother, the late Sara Claire Peacock. The Peacock plume brand logo is a symbol of ornamental elegance and pride. Sara hopes to adorn women with beautiful accessories that will make them feel good. Whether outfitting women for a special event or wedding, her goal is to make women feel confident and loved.
Most of our pieces can be customized to create the wedding accessory of your dreams!
Email email@example.com with a custom request. We can't wait to hear from you!


Born and bred in Gauteng and KZN, I have been planning parties since the tender age of 5. I am currently living in Gauteng with my husband and 3 boys. Party planning and interior decorating is a passion and non-stop source of creativity for me. Having teamed up with a variety of talented people in creative arts, Let’s Celebrate was born. Attention to detail is my main focus and attribute. No request is too small… Services range from consulting on event and table settings, to personalised gift favours and interactive workshops on stylish entertaining. In recent years I have diversified into interior design and pop-up events. Let’s Celebrate aims to indulge your senses with inspirational events, décor and food!
~ Debbie O’Flaherty
Take a tour of the Let's Celebrate studio.


Zachary Hergott, professionally known as Lil Flash, is a multi-racial hip-hop artist from Chicago,IL, who is a member of Chief Keef’s Glory Boyz Entertainment (also known as Glo Gang and GBE).
In 2010, after his father installed a small studio in their home, Flash began recording music and engineering for himself and friends as a hobby. He quickly generated a buzz for his distinctive sound and self-taught engineering skills that got him noticed by Chief Keef, Capo and Blood Money. Blood Money originally gave him the name “Lil Turn Up” based on his ability to turn up and bring high energy in the studio. Eventually Keef decided he should change his name to the lighting GLO Man Flash which was shorted to Lil Flash. Soon he was recording and engineering for the entire Glo Gang roster for artists including Capo, Keef, Ballout, Fredo Santana and more, ultimately earning his own spot on GBE. He garnered his first Glo Gang hit singing on the hook for one of Capo’s fan-favorite tracks titled “Meet My Mop” and several other popular tracks Glo Gang affiliate Gucci Mane.
In 2015 Flash released his first solo mixtape titled “T’d Up in The Coup” which was met with rave reviews from Glo Gang fans worldwide. Flash continues to astound rap fans with his clever bars and unique rap style. His latest album “NaruGLO” is set to be released February 2018 and features Chief Keef, Ski Mask The Slump God, OJ Da Juiceman and more.


Patsy Swayze, mother of Patrick Swayze, died of stroke complications at her home in Simi Valley, California, on September 16, 2013, at the age of 86.
Patsy Swayze directed a dance studio in Simi Valley, California, for more than twenty years.
Patricia Yvonne Helen “Patsy” Swayze (February 7, 1927 – September 16, 2013) was an American film choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor. Her credits included the choreography for Urban Cowboy, Liar’s Moon and Hope Floats. Her five children included the actors Patrick Swayze. She has been credited with training Patrick Swayze in dance, leading to his starring role in Dirty Dancing in 1987.
Swayze taught dance and choreography at the University of Houston for eighteen years. Patsy Swayze’s former students included Debbie Allen, Randy Quaid, Jaclyn Smith and Tommy Tune.
Patsy Swayze transitioned to film by choreographing her first movie, Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta and Debra Winger. The success of Urban Cowboy essential launched her career as a film choreographer. In 1980, Patsy Swayze moved from Houston to southern California. She choreographed numerous films over the next three decades including Liar’s Moon in 1982 and Hope Floats, directed by Forest Whitaker, in 1998. She teamed with her daughter-in-law, director Lisa Niemi, to choreograph the 2003 film, One Last Dance, which starred Niemi, Patrick Swayze and George de la Peña.
* Information from wiki


The Stage Is My Studio
21/12/2012 to 26/02/2013
The stage is my studio is a music portrait series with the main focus, bringing music photography on a different level, going away from the characteristic wide-angle stage shoots and focus on the musician, the individual the soul behind the music, by conscious working with textures and layers to fetch the emotions, the feelings and the atmosphere I want to create. Getting “rid of the stage” and creating “my own”. The exhibition was online from 21/12/2012 to 31/01/2013 and was finally extended till the 26th of february 2013 including new photographies, as well as photos, showing the different steps of the workprocess.


We can make almost any silver item on our website from 14k gold. Each piece of gold bears the manufacturer's and state stamp (the former is issued and verified by experts from the Ministry of Finance).
Almost every pendant presented on our website can be made in 5-7 working days. This includes an eyelet of your choice appropriately sized for your chain. For some designs, it is possible to change not only the size of the eyelet, but also the pendant itself.
Thanks to their experience and skill, our jewelers produce chains and bracelets of the highest level of quality in almost any size. Already now on our website you will find a lot of unusual and complex chain weaving.


Stepout wanted to make Gentse Feesten (a yearly ten day music and theatre festival in the city of Ghent, Belgium) even more fun for the people attending. During the festival those in Ghent could use the Stepout app to vote for the hottest person there. We created a 30 second animation that was displayed on digital billboards around town. As we could not use sound we had to get the message across using only visuals.
I also created flyers, table-mats and other materials to promote the campaign and peoples chance to win a trip to London.
The animation was created together with the very talented Harry Foster at hglf.co.uk


There is an unconscious reason why you aren't getting the results you want;
and unless you find it, you will continue to get the same results.
I can help you find this reason.
Hi! I'm Shea. I help you take your music career to the next level and to experience more joy, creativity, and abundance in your work.
The program I offer is customized for you. This is not a cookie-cutter approach. The blocks each musician faces are unique and require an individualized solution. I work with my clients to design and implement a program that is specific to your needs. I am a classically trained oboist as well as a Certified Jungian Life Coach. I understand problems and issues which are unique to musicians. I help you to uncover and overcome your unconscious conditioning which has been blocking your success. This can allow you to have access to things you might not have experienced before such as the following:
performing with ease under pressure
making more money without selling-out or overworking
better relationships with your colleagues
achieving a home/work balance
accessing your creativity to produce original music.
I offer 2 services:
1. Private Oboe Lessons
2. Private Coaching Sessions
Music Credentials: I have played oboe in the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years and I have taken private piano lessons since I was 5 years old. I have a Bachelor of Music degree in Oboe Performance as well as a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Instrumental Music. In addition, I have a Master of Music degree in Oboe Performance from Louisiana State University. I like to perform in other areas as well such as folk music, songwriting, singing, playing ukulele and other acoustic instruments. In addition, I get to teach amazingly talented children in the East Baton Rouge Parish Talented Music Program, where I have taught for the past 15 years.
Coaching Credentials: I am a certified Jungian Life Coach through Creative Mind Media in Los Angeles, California.


Finally, sports fiction has its own Ulysses, its own Moby-Dick—thankfully, the genre still awaits its Finnegan’s Wake. David Peace, who gave us the remarkable The Damned Utd, has again drawn on his obsession with soccer managers to create a stupendous, jaw-dropping novel about Bill Shankly, the obsessive soccer manager who ushered in the modern era at Liverpool. I’m not a Liverpool fan, but I am a fan of great literature and Red or Dead qualifies. It takes awhile to work its magic, but . . . well, read my Booklist review and you’ll see what I’m talking about. It’s not for everybody, but great art seldom is.
A 700-page, experimental novel about the coach of an English soccer team? A limited audience pretty much guarantees this won’t be a best-seller, which is a bloody shame—it’s a magnificent literary achievement.
(Click the link above to read the whole thing.)


Director of Content Solutions
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As Director of Content Solutions, Evan leads the content creation and production team to build and deliver the highest quality onsite and virtual broadcasts. Before joining Worktank, Evan was head of production at creative education pioneer CreativeLive and oversaw large content production, broadcast and post-production teams in Seattle and San Francisco.
Evan is a 10+ year Microsoft veteran who led creative and editorial teams with focus on online education and branded entertainment. Everything Evan learned throughout his career originated in his love and passion for live theater and specifically as a founding member and managing director of Provincetown Repertory Theater.
Q&A with Evan:
What do you like best about your job?
Early career days, I managed a professional theater – and I love a similar “live” energy at Worktank where the team together takes on huge challenges with tough deadlines, yet is rewarded by their hard work after delivering an amazing broadcast.
How do you like to spend your time outside of the office? Do you have any hobbies?
I’ve been practicing yoga for over 11 years, and recently I became a registered yoga instructor to better my practice, but also encourage and help folks who are overweight or deal with mobility issues. Yoga is an amazing regimen to relieve chronic stress and pain.
What is your favorite movie, and why?
Anything by director Billy Wilder would make my top 5 list – and I single out The Apartment (my favorite holiday film) as it is a brilliant story that balances grief, vulnerability and redemption with righteous humor.
What is your favorite quote?
I have two: “Only connect” E.M. Forester and “a rising tide lifts all boats.”


Before I get to my layout share, I would like to say a special THANK YOU to everyone who is supporting me in my new venture. I am so blessed to have friends who share in the excitement and passion for art, scrapbooking, and mixed media! I am so excited to get this off the ground and it couldn't do this without your encouragement and inspiration!
Last Friday, on the My Mind's Eye blog, the monthly 'Pinspiraiton Friday' post went live! I LOVE Pinspiration Friday's! I love the amazing talent on the MME 'Inspiring Pages and Cards' board. I love perusing the board for inspiration and crafty ideas!
When looking for my inspiration piece for my DT challenge, my eye kept going back to this amazing layout by Missy Whidden. Here is her wonderful layout. I loved the fun colors, the great photo, and especially the Sunburst design element.
Here's how I used Missy's layout for inspiration.
I really wanted to take the sunburst design element and expand on the idea for my layout. I started by cutting a large Sunburst shape with my Cameo and adhering it to my background. Next, using a diagonal design 6x6 paper sheet, I placed the paper with the diagonals going in the same direction as the Sunburst shape. Lastly, I digitally cut a smaller Sunburst shape and placed it on top of the diagonal paper. With these 3 elements, I created movement on the page to create an overall Sunburst design.
Thank you Missy for sharing your creativity and wonderful inspiration!
As always, thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!


Last week we gave you musical parody, this week we appeal to your cultural and humorous streak. During the lockdown, the National Theatre has come up with a novel way for the public to still enjoy the best from the stage. Every Thursday at 7 pm BST on the theatre's official YouTube channel, fans will be able to stream a selection of performances for a week.
The best part of it all is that it's free to watch.
Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre to find out more if for some reason this link doesn’t work you can use your smart tv, or go to the National Theatre website.
National Theatre at Home schedule
· Thursday 2 April: One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
· Thursday 9 April: Jane Eyre by Sally Cookson
· Thursday 16 April: Treasure Island by Bryony Lavery
· Thursday 23 April: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare


We wish everyone a very, merry Christmas and happy New Year! Thank you to all who came to our shows in 2021. We look forward to another year of making music and entertaining. We hope you enjoy our Christmas video: Holly, Jolly Christmas.
Merry Christmas 2020
Happy holidays, everyone! Needless to say, 2020 was an unusual year. We’re wrapping it up with our first virtual video: Our rendition of an old bluegrass favorite, Christmas Time’s A Comin’, with a 2020 twist. We hope you enjoy it!
2020 is in the history books
It’s a wrap! Our 2020 gig year came to a close on Saturday, October 17th at the Southcoast Open Air Market. We were missing one Rambler and it was windy and cold, but thankfully the sun came out and it turned out to be a fine October day, and we were happy to be playing music together in person. All four of us made our debut at SOAM on September 19th.
Ironically, 2020 got off to a great start. On New Year’s night, we played the Bluegrass Throedown show at Nick-a-nee’s in Providence. That was followed by appearances at the Mount Hope Farmers Market on January 11th and the Wood River Inn on February 9th. We booked gigs at libraries, concert series, a bluegrass festival and farmers markets into the spring, summer and fall.
Then, the COVID-19 pandemic changed almost all of our plans, as it did for musicians everywhere.
Thankfully, we were able to continue rehearsing remotely using an online platformed called JamKazam. And, we were able to play a few outdoor gigs at SOAM and the Weaver Library Farmers Market during the summer and fall.
We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. And, we look forward to seeing you at a venue next year. In the meantime, stay tuned as we have plans for virtual projects in the coming months.
Merry Christmas from the Ocean State Ramblers!
We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here’s our bluegrass version of the classic Christmas song, Silver Bells.
Hope to see you at one of our shows in 2020.
Anne-Marie, Dave, Diane and Stephen


Thai Airline Dot Com
The most well known of all Thai festivals, Songkran is for those who love a good water fight. It’s the official Thai New Year landing on April 13th each year and lasting around 2 to 3 days. During the festival, the streets fill up with people looking to soak and get soaked with super-soakers in hand! Water is used as a symbol of cleansing, which is exactly what the Thai want to do to start the New Year.
2) Phi Ta Khon
Phi Ta Khon is a tradition of the Dan Sai district of the Loei Province in Isan. It is better known as the ghost festival since it reflects the regions beliefs on ghosts and spirits. It occurs each year around June/July and is probably Thailand’s most colorful festival. Men dress up as spirits in bright colorful costumes and masks. Along with the costumes, there’s plenty of dancing and rejoicing.
3) Monkey Buffet
Animals lovers would get a kick out of this bizarre festival. On the last Sunday of November each year, the town of Lopburi shows appreciation to their main tourist attraction, monkeys. They do this by serving a huge buffet of food, solely for the adorable and smart animals. This festivals makes some funny photos!
4) Loi Krathong
Loi Krathong is celebrated on one night during full moon of the 12th lunar month. ‘Loy’ signifies ‘floating’, while ‘krathong’ is a small object in the shape of a lotis flower, usually made from banana leaves. On the evening of the festival, thousands of people head to their local river or canal to make a wish. They do so by lighting the candle in their krathong and setting it free to float with the current. Truly beautiful.
5) Ubon Ratchatani Candle festival
For art lovers, the Ubon Ratchatani Candle festival is perfect. Held at the start of the Buddhist Lenten period (beginning of August), artists create larger than life wax sculptures as a Buddhist offering. Seventy or so wax creations are then paraded through the streets, amazing all spectators.
Thailand : The Land of Smiles
Thailand is often called the “land of smiles,” not only because visitors love its natural beauty and historical riches, but also because of the country’s friendly people and fascinating culture. This program is purposely non-narrated, allowing the viewer to focus on the images and sounds of the country, its places and its people. Our visual journey into Thailand begins about 45 miles north of Bangkok in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, which was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong; it was once the capital of Thailand for 417 years and today is one of the country’s major tourist attractions; it boasts numerous magnificent ruins, including the Ancient Palace, which was originally built by the first king. Thailand is a Buddhist nation, and because Buddhist values are such a part of daily life here, temples, monasteries and Buddha images are seen everywhere. Next we visit Pattaya; located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, it is a very popular center of tourism visited by millions yearly. 30 miles away is the Sriracha Tiger Zoo, an incredible animal kingdom where we see piglets that sleep with a mother tiger; also we see crocodiles, the “Scorpion Queen” and an Elephant Museum. Next we visit world famous Phuket with its glorious beaches, unrivaled marine life, performing elephants, a monkey that gathers coconuts, and delicious cuisine. For a slower pace we travel next to the relaxed east coastal towns of Cha-am and Hua Hin, elegant, well-established beach destinations, where we too find beautiful waterfalls and natural beauty, and the Sasi Garden Theater, which presents a genuine “Taste of Thai Culture and Tradition.” Lastly, we indulge in the secluded and luxurious world of Chiva-Som, a private resort that provides everything to assure health and relaxation.