Aquascaping is the art of arranging aquatic plants, rocks, and other decorations in an aquarium pleasingly and artistically. It can be a challenging but rewarding activity and can add a touch of artistry to any home.
There are many different ways to aquascape an aquarium, so it’s important to find one that best suits your style and needs. In this article, we’ll explore some of the basics of aquascaping and provide some tips on getting started. Stay tuned for more in-depth articles on this fascinating topic.
Principles of Aquascaping
Here are a few basic principles to keep in mind when creating your aquascape:
1. Use Negative Space
When designing your aquascape, it is vital to create negative space. You should have space within the aquarium that allows the eye to rest and creates a sense of balance.
Too much positive space (solid objects and dense plant growth) can make an aquarium look cluttered and overcrowded.
2. Create Focal Points
Every aquascape should have one or more focal points. A focal point is an object that draws the eye and provides a point of interest.
Common focal points include driftwood, rocks, and decorative aquarium items such as statues or shipwrecks. The rest of the aquascape should be designed around this focal point.
3. Use Different Textures and Sizes
Adding different textures and sizes to your aquascape will create visual interest and depth.
For example, you might use large rocks in the background, medium-sized rocks in the middle, and small gravel in the foreground. Or you could use plants of different shapes and sizes to add contrast and dimension.
4. Go for Natural-Looking Colors
When choosing plants and other objects for your aquarium, stick with natural-looking colors. Brightly colored objects can look out of place in a naturalistic aquascape.
Use various plant types, as they will create a more natural-looking environment and provide hiding places for your fish.
5. Consider the Flow of Your Aquarium
The flow of your aquarium is important for both aesthetics and function. Good flow means that water circulates evenly throughout the tank.
Such an arrangement makes the tank look more attractive and helps oxygenate the water, as well as keeps it clean. When designing your aquascape, consider how the water will flow through the tank and where you want the main current to be.
6. Keep It Simple
As we mentioned before, less is more when it comes to successful aquascaping. A simple design is often more aesthetically pleasing than a complex one, and it will be much easier to maintain.
When in doubt, go for a simpler design. You can always add more complex elements later on as your aquarium matures.
7. Balance light and dark areas
In a naturalistic aquascape, you should create a balance between light and dark areas. It will give your aquarium a more three-dimensional look and feel. Use plants and other objects to create bright and shady areas in your tank.
Also, try to use various colors to create contrast. Different shades will help bring out the unique elements in your aquascape and make it more visually attractive.
How to aquascape an aquarium
Step 1: Choose the right aquarium
The size and shape of the aquarium will largely determine what kind of design you can create.
If you are new to aquascaping, it is probably best to start with a small aquarium to get a feel for the process before tackling a larger project.
Step 2: Pick a theme
Once you have chosen the perfect aquarium, it’s time to start thinking about your design. One of the best ways to come up with ideas for an aquascape is to choose a theme.
There are many different themes you can choose from, such as a tropical paradise, a submerged shipwreck, or a Japanese garden.
Step 3: Consider the layout
When planning an aquascape, it is important to consider the layout of the design. There are many different ways to arrange an aquascape, but the most important thing is to create a design that is pleasing to the eye and functional.
For example, if you are using live plants in your aquarium, you will need to make sure that they have enough room to grow and that they will not overcrowd the other elements in the tank.
Step 4: Choose the right plants, rocks, and other elements
Once you have a general idea of the layout of your aquascape, it’s time to start choosing the plants and other elements that you will use.
There are many different types of aquatic plants to choose from, so it is important to select ones that are compatible with each other and will thrive in the environment you are creating.Some aquarists like to create a natural-looking scene, while others prefer a more abstract design.
When arranging plants and rocks in your aquarium, it’s important to create a balance between the different elements. You don’t want your aquarium to look too cluttered or too empty.
Start by placing the larger rocks and plants first, then fill in the gaps with smaller rocks and plants. Be sure to leave some open space in your aquarium so that your fish can swim freely.
Step 5: Add the finishing touch
After you have arranged all of the plants and other elements in your aquarium, it’s time to add the finishing touches. This is where you can let your creativity shine through.
You can add gravel, rocks, or driftwood to create a more natural look. Or, you can use decorations such as statues or shipwrecks to create a unique aquascape that is truly your own.
How to aquascape a reef tank
Step 1: Decide on a Layout
You can take some time to browse through some pictures and decide which one you like the best. Once you have decided on a layout, it’s time to start planning your aquascape.
Step 2: Choose Your Live Rock
Live rock is an essential part of any reef aquarium. Not only does it provide a natural and beautiful-looking base for your coral and other invertebrates, but it also provides a place for beneficial bacteria to colonize and help keep your tank water quality high.
When choosing live rock for your aquarium, be sure to pick pieces of good size and shape for your planned layout.
You’ll also want to make sure that the live rock is cured and free of any harmful bacteria or parasites.
It is also important to choose live sand compatible with the type of live rock you have chosen. Live sand is an integral part of a reef tank’s filtration system and helps keep the water quality high.
Step 3: Choose Your Coral and Invertebrates
Now that you have a layout planned and live rock chosen, it’s time to start thinking about what coral and invertebrates you want to add to your reef aquarium.
There are literally thousands of different species of coral and invertebrates available, so do some research and choose the ones that you think would look best in your aquarium.
Be sure to take into account the needs of each species when planning your aquascape, as some corals and invertebrates require specific water parameters or lighting conditions.
Step 4: Start Aquascaping
Now that you have a plan and all of your necessary supplies, it’s time to start aquascaping.
The most important thing to remember when aquascaping a reef tank is to create a natural-looking environment that will be safe for the animals living there.
Begin by placing your live rock into your aquarium in the desired layout. One way to aquascape a reef tank is to create a rock pile. This can be done by stacking live rocks on top of each other in an attractive way.
Another way to aquascape a reef tank is to create a cave system. You can use live rocks to create ledges and caves.
Once you have created the basic structure of your reef tank, it is time to start adding corals. Corals are an important part of the ecosystem of a reef tank and provide food and shelter for many different animals.
Step 5: Maintain Your Reef Aquarium
Once your reef aquarium is set up and all of your inhabitants are doing well, make sure to maintain proper water quality and husbandry practices to keep them healthy and happy.
Regular water changes, monitoring of water parameters, and providing adequate food and lighting are all essential for maintaining a thriving reef aquarium.
The Iwagumi style is one of the most popular and well-known aquascape styles. It is characterized by a simple layout with rocks arranged in a naturalistic way to create a sense of balance and harmony. This style is named after the Japanese word for “rock garden.”
The key to a successful Iwagumi aquascape is to create a pleasing composition with the rocks. The rocks should be arranged to create negative space and highlight the plants in the aquarium. Negative space is important in this type of aquascape because it helps to create a sense of calm and tranquility.
Dutch aquascapes are characterized by their lush, densely planted look, named after the Netherlands, where it originated. In a Dutch aquascape, the plants are carefully selected and arranged to create a visually stunning display.
The key to a successful Dutch aquascape is choosing the right plants. Many different plant species can be used in this style of aquascaping, so it is important to do some research to find out which plants will work best for your particular aquarium.
Nature aquascapes are designed to replicate a natural environment as closely as possible. It creates an underwater forest, meadow, or even a desertscape. Nature aquascapes are usually more complex than other types of aquascape, and they often require more attention to detail.
You should choose the right plants and rocks that will create the desired effect. For example, if you want to create an underwater forest, you will need plants suitable for a shady environment. If you are trying to replicate a meadow, you will need to choose plants that can tolerate a lot of sunlight.
Jungle aquascapes are loved for their dense vegetation and abundance of color. It creates a lush, tropical environment in your aquarium. Jungle aquascapes usually contain many different kinds of plants, including aquatic and terrestrial species.
The key to successful jungle aquascaping is to choose plants that will thrive in the conditions that you create. Jungle aquascapes require high humidity levels. Additionally, you will need to provide plenty of space for the plants to grow and spread out.
Desert aquascapes create a realistic desertscape with a dry, arid environment in your aquarium. Desert aquascapes usually contain only a few types of plants, focusing on creating a natural-looking landscape.
The key to successful desert aquascaping is to choose drought-tolerant plants that can survive in a dry environment.
Cacti and succulents are often used in desert aquascapes because they are well-suited to these conditions. Additionally, it is important to use stones and rocks to create a sense of scale and realism.
Aquascaping an aquarium can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it is important to take your time and plan out your design carefully. By following the tips we’ve provided in this article, you should be able to create a beautiful and functional aquascape that will bring joy to you and your fish for years to come.
Have you tried aquascaping before? If so, what were some of your biggest challenges? Let us know in the comments below.
I grew up with a fish tank in my house, and my parents would take me to the local aquarium every chance they got. This passion led me to start NationalparkAquarium.org, which I use to share my love and passion.


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one piece mural process
This is my One Piece x Nintendo mural! I always wanted to paint a mural and I really enjoyed designing and making this. I took a One Piece picture and adapted it to fit my videogame theme. I did all of the tracing, inking, and painting myself. Below is the process it took to create this mural, as well as a description of the details I put in the mural.
I based the mural off of this One Piece picture.
One Piece is a manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda.
This is the cover picture from Chapter 843.
There were thousands of possible pictures to choose from,
but I liked this picture because all of the characters were standing and happy,
almost like they were cheering me on while playing a videogame.
I started by adapting the picture to fit my wall. The wall I was going to do the mural on was wider than tall, so I adapted the picture to make the characters more life-size.
My focus was also on the characters, not on the background images.
I needed to move both Sanji and Usopp from the top and add them to the row of characters.
I also wanted to add Jimbei, who will soon be the newest member of the Straw Hat Crew.
I found a picture of him that fit the theme and added him in photo editor.
Then I drew the missing limbs and pieces of the characters.
I had access to an overhead projector, so I made both pictures into transparencies.
This allowed me to project the image on different walls to see what it would look like.
The picture below is from the beginning, when I was looking for which wall to use.
I don't have a photo of the transparency on the wall I decided to use.
The first step to putting the picture on the wall was to trace the outline.
I used a pencil to trace the entire picture.
I skipped over things I didn't want to include (like Franky's bear hoodie).
After finishing the outline, I went back and added in the pieces I wanted.
I highlighted all of the details and additions at the bottom of this page.
This picture features Luffy outlined (in black ink), but you can see all of the tracing around him.
It was very hard to see from a distance!
I used a Sharpie Black Paint Marker to outline the mural.
Luckily, because the mural is based off of a manga, the outlines were mostly thick lines.
This would have been much harder if I were making a photo realistic mural.
I did use different thickness of markers depending on the intricacy of the design.
I also used the marker to color in the black areas,
although doing so made me go through several markers.
I printed out the picture above so I could test out different colors.
I wanted to make the mural colorful, but I also didn't want to rely on too many colors or use colors that the characters don't normally wear. Luffy's shirt was the hardest to decide on.
Luffy is typically (and most known) wearing a red shirt, however,
I wanted to put the Superman logo on Luffy, therefore it couldn't be red.
After a lot of consideration, I swapped Luffy's typical blue and
red and made the shirt blue and his shorts red.
I also toiled over whether or not to put a background for the mural.
I thought about possibly doing a Mushroom Kingdom or something from Zelda,
but the more I looked at it, the more I felt a background would distract from the characters.
I used a large variety of acrylic paints to make the mural.
After finishing the painting I went back and retraced all of the lines.
It was easier then trying to stay perfectly off the lines while painting.
Here is the finished product in Nerdvana.
I'm really happy with the way it turned out!
Continue reading to see some of the specific details I added into the mural,
and how they relate to my love for Nintendo!
I wanted to make a One Piece mural, but I also wanted to incorporate the videogame theme.
I decided to let each character represent a specific videogame console and my favorite game from that console. I also added some additional details on several characters.
Below is a description of all the details I added to the mural.
Let's start with Luffy! As the main character (and my personal favorite), I wanted to give him my favorite console of all time: the Wii. Luffy's personality works perfectly with the Wii.
He would definitely enjoy actually swinging around the controller and would be someone you required to use the wrist strap! I put a Wiimote in his hand (with no wrist strap).
On his other hand is a Star from Super Mario Galaxy, my favorite game of all time!
I also added a Pokémon Go Plus on Luffy's wrist since I am a huge fan of Pokémon Go.
On Luffy's chest is the Superman logo. I wanted him to wear a Superman shirt,
and I thought it would be cool to make it a "Super Nintendo" reference.
I never played the SNES when I was young, so I don't have a favorite game from that console.
If I had to pick one, it would probably be Super Mario World.
Next is Chopper, our loveable mascot reindeer!
I wanted him to hold something small, so I gave him the 3DS.
I've had a lot of fun with the 3DS library of games, but my favorite has to be Pokémon X.
I put a big X on Chopper's chest in the color of Xerneas.
I also put the sunglasses that the main male protagonist wears on Chopper's hat.
Finally, the red stylus (which I use) is in his paw. On the 3DS screen I dated the mural,
signed my name, and drew a One Piece pirate flag personalized to me!
On a side note, Chopper's fur was an incredibly difficult color to find.
A lot of browns don't quite look like the color on the container.
Also, depending on where you look (anime, manga, different pictures),
Chopper's fur is a different shade of brown.
Eventually, I mixed three colors together and made something that was close.
Here we have Zolo (I go by then English Translation of "Zolo" rather than "Zoro" because that's what I'm used to reading). Zolo's character is very simple, and he gets so easily confused with directions that I thought it would be best to give him the most basic console: the NES.
Also, Zolo's pre-time skip color design was mostly black and white,
so I felt it matched the NES color scheme. I put an NES controller on Zolo's shirt.
I also did not play the NES when I was younger, but I have played since.
Super Mario Bros. 3 is my favorite game on the NES so I included a
Tanooki tail coming out of Zolo's red backpack.
Zolo is a master of the three sword style. In the original picture I didn't have Zolo with his swords. After I finished the mural, I decided to go back and give him the Master Sword.
I wanted to give him 3 swords, but since I was adding this afterwards,
I didn't have enough room to fit any more (it was hard enough to fit the Master Sword).
My other two swords would have been Pit's blade and the sword from Wii Sports Resort.
The next character is Nico Robin. I decided to give Robin the WiiU because her hand worked
well with holding the Gamepad and there was space available between her leg and Zolo's.
Robin is another character who I think fits her console well:
Robin is sophisticated and not quite everyone's taste, which was very true of the WiiU.
The WiiU had a lot of hidden gems during it's reign, but my favorite was Super Mario 3D World. The 4 player mode was seamless and I loved the Cloud Flower, which is why I included
it on Robin's shirt. I also decided to put the Super Smash Bros. logo on the Gamepad.
I like the Super Smash Bros. series, but none of them are my favorite games on a system.
I had the space on the Gamepad, though, so I thought it would look good there.
This was the only piece of the mural where I blended different colors together.
Usopp is all about nostalgia and collecting things, so I knew I had to give him the Gameboy!
The Gameboy Color was my first ever console.
I put my Gameboy Color (the see-through purple version) in Usopp's right hand.
On his overalls I included his 6 Pokémon that would be in his party
(2 Poké Balls, 1 Great Ball, 2 Ultra Balls, and the Master Ball).
I put the cover art of Charizard from Pokémon Red on Usopp's shirt because the Pokémon games were my favorite on the Gameboy. I also included a Gameboy Advanced in Usopp's pouch. Again, he has the same version that I had (the see-through edition).
Usopp's color scheme is a reference to the original Pokémon Games:
Red and Blue from North America, Red and Green from Japan, and Yellow for the Pikachu version. His earphones also have gold and silver for Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Brook is the only character who I didn't assign a console.
I already gave Luffy the Wii, but I HAD to make Brook a reference to Wii Music.
He would have loved that game, and probably would have been the best at it!
I put the Maestro from Wii Music on Brook's shirt. I designed the Straw Hats based on
their post-time skip designs, however I decided to keep Brook with his violin.
For one, he had it in the original picture so it was easy to add. However, I also found that because it's up at his neck, it was very visible compared to the other characters due to Brook's height.
I kept Nami's design very similar to her original design. I placed a GameCube controller in her hand. My favorite GameCube game was Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. I put a tiny Paper Mario on Nami's dress. He's holding a map, which is a great connection to Nami loving maps and being the ship's Navigator. I drew the outline for Nami's Log Pose, however I decided to transform it into the top of a Toad head. I also gave her Triforce earrings.
The Nintendo 64 was my first home console videogame system. The first time I started reading One Piece was during the Baratie saga, which is the introduction of Sanji. Therefore, I had to give Sanji the N64! I had a lot of fun with Mario Kart 64, especially with my brother and friends from the neighborhood, but my favorite game was Yoshi's Story. I remember seeing a banner for it on my local Toys R Us when I was a kid and I was so excited to play it! It was one of the few games at the time that I could beat 100%, including unlocking the special White Yoshi and Black Yoshi.
I put a Yoshi egg on Sanji's shirt and a red N64 controller (my favorite) in his hand.
Sanji is not following his usual color scheme here, but I had to adapt his color scheme based on the characters around him. The hardest part of his design was perfectly tracing over the multiple circles on the N64 joystick.
Jimbei was the trickiest character to add because he wasn't originally in the picture.
I used the picture of Jimbei from the chapter cover of Chapter 532 as a model.
His hand position made it perfect for him to hold a DS. My favorite game on the DS was Pokémon HeartGold. I had not played a Pokémon game for almost 10 years until getting back into it with Pokémon HeartGold. I added the Poké Walker in Jimbei's other hand as a reference to the game. That being said, I don't think Jimbei would have been very successful with it because it was not water proof (I know, I put 3 through the wash). Jimbei also likes to wear kimonos with different designs. I decided to us a Triforce design for his kimono.
The final character is Franky, our soda loving cyborg! He's typically the most flashy of the group, so I felt the Switch (the flashy new console) would be a perfect fit for him. Franky has the
ability to change his hair into various shapes so I made his hair out to be a Switch controller.
Due to Franky's massive size and arms, most of his body is obscured by the other characters in front. I liked this pose of him because I could see his arms. Franky normally has a large star on each arm. I changed the star into a Power Moon in reference to
Super Mario Odyssey, which is currently my favorite game on the Switch.
I also added a Blue Shell from the Mario Kart series above Franky's head. I love the Mario Kart series, but none of the games are my all time favorites on a console, so I needed to find some way to reference it. The void above Franky's head was a good fit for the Blue Shell. Also, Franky would be the kind to prematurely celebrate a win before getting knocked down by a Blue Shell.


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Good Morning to you all and I'd like to say a special hello to my new followers. I feel so chuffed that you like my creations enough to follow my blog and leave me such lovely comments.
Today I have my DT card for the new challenge over at Paper Crafting Journey to show you. This fortnights' challenge is sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs who are offering the lucky winner 4 images. The theme for this challenge is 'Bingo' so just pick any row - horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
My choice was the top row - lace / gems / sentiment
We were able to pick a sponsors' image to work with and I chose 'Martini Pin Up Girl' as she looks like she is having a lot of fun and that's what birthdays are all about. I printed the image twice, coloured it with Promarkers and on the glass I used Sakura Glaze pen. Then I decoupaged it to add some depth. I also used one of my new dies before putting it in the cupboard so I am managing to keep to my resolution although I haven't managed to stick to the part about not buying any new ones!!
Here's what I used
Image - Sassy Studio Designs 'Martini Pin Up Girl'
Papers - My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found', Wild Rose Studio 'Butterfly Garden', Dovecraft 'Back to Basics III'
Dies - Memory Box 'Elegant Srollwork', Marianne Creattables LR0180 (just the centre part)
Stash - pearls, gems, teardrop charm, ribbon, lace & silver peel-off sentiment
I shall enter this in the following challenges
Live and Love Crafts challenge 'Tina's Sketch'
Inky Chicks challenge 'Mothers Day or Birthday'
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT challenge 'Pink + any other colour'
Dream Valley challenge 'Ribbon and Bling'
C.R.A.F.T. challenge 'Recipe'
Natalie and Amy's challenge 'Something Old & Something New' (new MB die and old Marianne die - my 3rd entry)
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge 'Anything Goes (my 2nd entry)
Creative Card Crew challenge 'Birthday' (my 2nd entry)
Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge 'Anything Goes' (my 2nd entry)
The Paper Shelter challenge 'Celebrations' (my 2nd entry)
Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you can leave a comment xx


BRASILIA: Life After Design
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In 1956 at the rebirth of Brazilian democracy, visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer 1907-2012 and urbanist Lúcio Costa 1902-1998 invented an urban plan and structures that would attempt to micromanage the daily activity of human life.
The goal was to create the space that would birth “the new Brazilian citizen”. Now the stark beauty of the city acts as a backdrop to isolation, changing values, and the dynamic power and politics of today’s Brazil.
"Absolute treat for architects + all interested in Latin American culture today" "Highly topical given recent election of a new President of Brazil"
Bart Simpson • Canada, UK 2017 • 88 min • Portuguese and English with English Subtitles • Documentary
An IberoDocs event in collaboration with Scottish Ecological Design Association and Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, Portugal.
Trailer: BRASILIA: Life After Design
Review: Point of View
Free entrance, £5 suggested donation (£4 SEDA members and students) to cover the cost of the film licence.


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The title of the project refers to the status of the manor of Cisendune, the land on which Chessington now sits on, recorded in the Domesday book of 1086. During this time the term 'villain' was described as a serf, rustic or peasant.


Windows of KC: As Art, History & Inspiration
May 7, 2015
from 10:00 am to
Bishop Spencer Place
720 W 44th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States
Kansas City is home to world-class art museums, outstanding performing arts venues and some of the planet’s best barbecue – and it also boasts superb works of stained glass created by both world-renowned craftsmen and gifted local artisans.
Join us as local photographer, historian and author Bruce Mathews shares the history of these treasured stained-glass works of art which inspired him to write and photograph Windows of Kansas City: As Art, History & Inspiration.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited, so R.S.V.P. for yourself and a guest by Friday, May 1.
Complimentary valet parking is available. Please use Jefferson entrance off of 44thStreet.


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This 304 page book explores, through critical essays and interviews, all aspects of Marilyn's incredible work in front of the camera. From her debut in films by master directors such as Gérard Kikoïne, Claude Mulot, and Jean Rollin, through her extensive work in photo novels along with her collaboration in cult satirical magazine Hara Kiri, and culminating in an extensive history of the production of the natatorios French-US co-production, "Traci, I Love You," starring the controversial American actress Traci Lords, no piece of information is left undiscovered!
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Fabian’s pictures are published in various German newspapers, magazines and books worldwide. References: Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Abenteuer & Reisen, Der Spiegel, SZ-Magazin, Süd-Afrika Magazin, Merian, Lufthansa Magazin, Baedeker, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveler and Footprint. His photos are also available as postcards, posters and in coffee table books.
Since 2007 Fabian has been working for Imagebroker.com, one of the world’s leading image broker agencies. You will find a large selection of his pictures here. Fabian’s images are also distributed via the Munich based agency Interfoto and SRT-Bildarchiv, which delivers pictures to newspapers, magazines and online media in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.


The daylong train ride from Barcelona to Bilbao was uneventful, restful, and beautiful. I slept through most of the landscape through Barcelona and surrounding communities. Fortunately was awake to capture some of the scenery from the train car as we gained elevation and latitude entering the Basque Country.
The countryside shaped by centuries of cultivation and human habitation has a unique and elegant beauty to my eye, and feels worlds away from the harsh and unforgiving landscapes of Iceland and even Alaska.
Arriving to Bilbao late at night, abandoned city streets and a full moon were a quiet welcome to the Basque; a stark contrast to the chaos we had left behind that morning in Barcelona.


South Lakes Music Festival
On Wednesday April 5th the Junior Guitar Ensemble will be taking part in the South Cumbria Musical Festival at the Coronation Hall Ulverston. The pupils will be performing in the Schools Music Making competition for groups up to and including year 6.
The Session starts at 1:00pm and parents and supporters are very welcome to attend and watch the children perform. There will be a small entry fee payable on the door. The pupils have been working really hard for this event and are very exited about taking part.


Located five hundred feet off one of the island’s main roadways you meander along a sand driveway overflowing with vegetation and come upon a simple pavilion. The central space of the house is essentially an open breezeway, allowing visual and pedestrian connectivity across the site. Within this pavilion space there is the living and dining areas that open onto verandas well protected from the elements by the deep overhangs of the gabled roof. The rest of the living spaces are simply arranged around the central space. To the left are two guest suites with private bathrooms; while to the right are the kitchen area and the master suite. Materials have been selected for their distinctive sincerity, environmental sensitivity, and a resonance with the vernacular. This private residence establishes a delicate, meditative and mediating space that ushers a transition from lush tropic landscape to wide languorous ocean.


Thorn most resembles in appearance the Super Buu who fought against Gohan during the Fusion Saga, though he is markedly more human in appearance. His body is much closer in resemblance to a human's physiology, his face is much more human in appearance with a fully developed nose and his hands ending in long, full-sized humanoid fingers. But he retains the pink colored skin of a Majin, along with the long head tentacle, which reaches till his waist. His eyes, like all the Majin, have inverted colors as compared to humans, with a black sclera and reddish-pink irides.
He is normally dressed in a baggy white trouser with black boots on his legs and a thick black belt around his waist. The buckle of the belt bears a large golden crest bearing the Majin symbol on it in black. He wears black bands, with golden bands on the edges, on his wrists. His torso is completely bare.
Techniques and Special AbilitiesEdit
- Flight– The ability to fly with the use of ki.
- Ki Blast – A basic energy wave created by concentrating and releasing one's ki.
- Ki Sense – The ability to sense the location, life force, and power level of anyone, just by focusing on their signature.
- Off With The Heads:
Behind the scenesEdit
- All credit for any art used goes to the original artists.


Welcome to Bjurholm
Welcome to Bjurholm’s official visitor site. Here you will find information about accommodation, food experiences and beautiful natural settings. Start exploring our beautiful municipality and get inspired by everything Bjurholm has to offer.
Klangvägen is a footpath lined with works of art that are designed by artists from the Umeå Region. The art works are designed in an interactive way so they can
make sounds with an action by the visitor. Besides the audio installations Klangvägen also invite to good exercise, magnificent views and experiences of nature from Rågbergets mountain top as well as at the water’s fascinating rampage along the Öre river.


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Suffolk County’s Long Island Symphonic Choral Association (LISCA) was founded by Gregg Smith in 1968 when he was at Stony Brook University. Despite moving to the New York City area, Mr. Smith maintained his 40-plus year devotion to LISCA, traveling to Suffolk County on Tuesday evenings to rehearse the group. Under his guidance, LISCA developed into a seasoned adult chorus noted for its fine intonation and blend, and for imaginative programming that is Mr. Smith’s hallmark. The group’s repertory ranges from the Renaissance masters to the avant garde, and includes premieres of many works of contemporary composers. LISCA has performed in New York City concert halls, and the chorus has toured and performed in Finland, Eastern Europe, Spain, France, England, Iceland, Ireland, Argentina, Italy, and the Baltic States.


Hello there 🙂
We are Norman animation studio and we are currently looking for good and responsible Blender rigger to join our project that we will be producing in this year!
This serie named “Willy in the space” is based in a short film that was released two years ago. (http://bit.ly/2MrCiKS this is the link of the teaser)
The job position consist in making the rig for our three main characters including Willy.
Please don’t hesitate in contacting us if you think you are suitable for this job or if you have more questions about the proposal. We are really looking forward to see your rigging work!
All the best,


What ARTISTS LOVE - WHEN PEOPLE "GET" THEIR MUSIC.
REVIEWS OF MY BRAND NEW SINGLE, BLUESALICIOUS:
This song is so beautiful! I love the creative stylings of the vibraphone; it makes it happy, upbeat, and unique sounding. What a fun, cool artist!
Extremely creative. Makes me wish that music like this was on the mainstream radio airwaves.
Great feel; I especially like how the individual instruments come into the song and how it blows up while playing. Good tune!!!
Great pep, great melody, very well played. Solid arrangement.
Makes me wanna go to NOLA and enjoy some Jazz music in a bar overlooking the beautiful city of New Orleans.
I really appreciate this jazzy song! It had real Friday vibes for me; super relaxing and fun.
I could imagine this playing in a movie where people were dancing. Very enjoyable to listen to.
This song is so lively and fun. I can picture myself dancing to this in a jazz club.
What a beautiful and classy tune. It grew on me big time as it kept playing. Great to kick back and have a relaxing drink.
This song reminds me of old school songs I used to listen to way back in the day and it is really cool to hear music like this again.
I love how the vibraphone gives the song a dazzling performance and melody.
Very fun, light and very catchy.
Great job with the construction of this piece of music.
This is really good; lively and easy get into. You put together a good one.
Nice little song to have for a cocktail party or an informal dinner amongst friends. Has a cool 60's vibe to it.
I like the music; upbeat and great quality sound. Great song!
This is an awesome song. I like the way the song has been composed. It is creating an impact while hearing this song.
This song makes me dance a lot.
Has a lot of potential to be a top song.
Reviews of MY RECENT single, WIJIC :
This sounds like it could be a classic tune; well done; captivated right from the beginning.
THIS is exactly what I want from jazz.
Good jazzy track, the way it should be.
Nice melody, good mix and composition.
This piano melody and these vibes, what a crazy jazz track!
Really great! Joyous jazz piece that’s mixed perfectly. I love it!
Very smooth, best jazz I’ve heard on here [SubmitHub], great work, keep it up.
Always love jazz vibes! Lovely!
Love that melody, keep it up!
A lot of spirit, a song that makes you feel happy.
Super cool... I love it, it's bubbly and charming and so entertaining. I could see myself making dinner on a Saturday night while listening to this and enjoying a cocktail. So grown up!
Great rhythm, the vibraphone sounds amazing and gives character to the song. The melody is fun and joyful. The piano is a great vehicle for the emotional feel of the song.
A real up up tempo classic sound of the past. I love how cheerful the music is and how good it makes me feel inside, it's got my feet tapping as it's got such a fun beat.
This is the kind of classy jazz I like. It feels sophisticated.
It made me relaxed and happy to keep listening to it. It's the type of song I could listen to anytime.
Happy jazz tune, I like it. Reminds me little of Christmas :0)
I feel like I can just relax, close my eyes and just jam out to this fun light hearted tune.
This is delightful. It is beautifully played and I loved the passion and talent displayed. A work of art; I would love to hear it again and again. It was stellar.
I loved it, this need to be in spotify. [and it is! - SC]
Fun tune that I could really get into!
Masterfully played; an intriguing composition. The sound quality was pure and clear, making each note stand out. Lively and energizing.
Really pleasant, fun energy. I love the vibraphone! The beat and melody are delightful. Sound quality is excellent. This is a really enjoyable listen.
I liked the way the music seemed to dance around. Like it was almost floating on air. It felt so light and airy. It would be fun to listen to on a starry night.
It has me tapping my toes along with it.
Ok, gonna say that's some really jumping piano playin there and...the vibraphone: quite impressive. Good beat to this music too. I like!
Listening to this has put me in a real good mood.
The track is emotional with the chords here with a jazzy appeal that keeps me interested here, it sounds mellow and wholesome with some great vibes.
I thought this song was really well composed. I also really loved the way the vibraphone was used so distinctly on this track. It really worked well.
Great jazz! I love back to the basics! I can picture myself sitting in a nightclub listening to this, with my friends. Would love to hear more.
The music for this song has a light and whimsical feeling to it. The way that it moves and flows is smooth and makes you want to dance with it.
Oh man, what a throwback. Yeah, it's cool. Great piece of music.
I like how this song sounds! Immediately, when the song came on, I began dancing in my chair!!!
A good song, nice beat and the music really hits you; I could see this being played on the radio or in the movies.
Nice and light, it has a happy beat and the vibraphone sounds good, I like that part the best.
This one had me moving my leg as I listened. I really enjoyed it and got into it. Very good and classy song all around.
This jazz is smooth, engaging and creative. I love it. This is the kind of music that got me interested in jazz in the first place-- mental music that puts you in a good space/place mentally, pulls you into the song and allows you to daydream or drift off to another time and place. I love the composition, the tones, the tempo-- the horns are beautiful, the vibraphone. . .was so unique. It's a great song, crystal clear in production also, which is really nice. Talented musician. The saxophone solos are my favorite part, but there's nothing I dislike.
I found this to be extremely enjoyable and this is exactly the type of jazz and blues music that I listen to during my spare time. This had such a relaxing mood to it and it definitely reminds me when I used to play jazz music in high school band. This type of jazz music has always been my favorite as it has an overly positive vibe, but it is also very mellow and tranquil as well. Definitely inspires me to want to become a better musician than I already am.
I dont speak like this normally but...this is f...king awesome. [of course, my favorite review. . .LOL - SC]
I like the rhythm and melody of this jazz song. I like the piano, vibraphone, shaker and sax sounds heard in this song. I like the musical transition around 90 seconds in where the extended sax and vibraphone instrumentals begin. I like the title of the song and the artist's name.
Definitely could picture this being on the radio.
This is something real special.
I love the retro feel; there's great pep and energy, and best of all, a lighthearted and whimsical feel to the entire recording. I wish more jazz songs were as upbeat as this.
This was a pretty mellow and relaxing song. I liked the vibraphone, it was a bit distinctive sounding and worked nicely with the piano. Nicely balanced and layered. The sound quality was quite good.
Very relaxing and it was easy to get into. It tells a really good story.
The saxophone player is truly amazing. It also lives up to its name.
Really well done. I enjoyed this a lot, it was a really chill tune. There's honestly no room here for constructive criticism. Well done!
Happy vibes! Feels like I'm on vacation!
I totally enjoyed listening to this outstanding musical selection. There was a very high degree of instrumental talent displayed in this song. I would love to hear many more songs similar to this one.
A good bossa nova type song. I'm enjoying this!
A very nice feel to it; a good jazzy sound.
A distinctive style. The blend of instruments gave the song depth. The musicians played well and showcased their talents. The sound quality was rich and resonant.
Well performed and arranged. I think there is a lot of potential uses for this song.
Melodic and clean to me with a simple melody that is wholesome to listen to. Great chords that are used here. Great stuff.
There wasn't anything that I didn't like about this song; very clear and relaxing to listen to.
Amazing. It's so relaxing and a joy to listen to. I absolutely love the sax parts, but in general all the instruments are great. It's beautifully composed.
I found the vibe and sound to be as a whole appealing and easy to listen to. The instrumentals and sounds were done well and made it nice to listen to.
Beautiful, heartfelt and captivating, I really enjoyed listening to this song, it’s very entertaining, a great song.
The start is powerful and keeps me glued to it. I like the beat and the pace of the song. The instruments are well arranged.
This piece is like fresh air for my soul. It keeps me moving while also allowing me to breathe. I love everything about it.
The instrumentation is smooth and sounds good. This is a quality jazz record and it's chill, positive and smooth. The piano is great and horns are nice too.
Like the vibe. Piano sounds excellent. Like the vibraphone sound which is pretty. The sax sounds great. Overall a nice piece and played well.
This is a sparkly jazz instrumental! I love the vibraphone, the piano, and that sax. I'd like to use this song as part of the soundtrack of my life!
Quite enjoyable on the ear.
Ideal to listen to in the morning while drinking a good coffee. It's a song that gets the day started on the right foot.
Very high-end musicianship that I enjoyed listening to. The recording is very clear and sounds very professionally done.
I love the tropical melody and sounds of the vibraphone in the song's instrumentation. I love how the saxophone adds a divine sound and touch.
I liked the flow over the smooth and subtle beat. The instruments were well played. Really easy to get into.
The vibraphone is very well played in my opinion. Some of the clubs could use this song to an advantage.
Really smooth and easy to listen to; it puts me into a relaxed mood. I could have anyone come over and listen to this song.
A nice smooth song with a lot of passion. I enjoyed how the instrumentals came together and blended. This was a good song.
Quite catchy and it makes me feel excited to get up and go dance with my wife on a date night.
A great beat and the music was very smooth. I especially enjoyed the horns. It would be a great song to dance to.
I really like the rhythm, the beat and the tempo of this jazz song a lot, and I think the instrumentals are really well done.
Love that quick drum fill in the beginning to start this one off. The piano and all the other sounds were amazing on this.
The intro is great and I love the sultry vibe here. The piano is amazing as is the groove and the percussion as well.


Is your bookcase as curious as the one pictured in the Ravensburger Bizarre Bookshop 1000 Piece Puzzle ? Not everything is as it seems , amongst the books pictured in this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle . The books themselves are strange colours and shapes, and have wacky titles based on famous novels . But it's not just the books that hide bizarre secrets - nestled amonst the tomes are miniature worlds : tiny cottages, gardens and forests, amongst many more. Those who look hard enough will even find the strange creatures living in the bookshelves...
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"the audiences are swept up in “The Ballad of the Dead Muskrat.” Complete with rodent and cat costumes, and belted out by the scene-stealing Mr. Glass, this rousing number drowns regret in a tide of hilarity."
Spencer Glass is an actor, singer, and coach based in New York City. An alum of The Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre, Spencer has been seen Off-Broadway, regionally, and on both national and international tours. Originally from Long Island, New York, Spencer spent approximately 3 seconds watching The Wizard of Oz before he formally decided that he'd one day star as the Scarecrow and (hopefully) cover Dorothy. When Spencer isn't on stage, he loves to champion other theater artists and cheer them on as a strategist/coach for actors. Spencer has also been a correspondant for BROADWAYWORLD.COM and had two virtual series, It's The Day Of The Show Y'all & Ten Minute Tidbits.


Poet's Fair ca.1953/54
Jules Aarons (1921-2008)
I discovered Jules Aarons when visiting the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA, 6 years ago. His work struck me in such a way that I brought a catalog of his show of photographs that day. I came home last night, headed over to my shelf of art books, and pulled this one off.
A physicist and engineer by trade Aarons also excelled at the art of photography. With his background in science he found the technical aspects of photography interesting, mastering them on his own. Luckily for us, he also studied the history and art of photography. Unfortunately his work is not known far beyond his home of Boston, but his rich, sympathetic and earnest photographs hold their own alongside known greats such as Henri-Cartier Bresson... Aarons spent much of his time photographing the neighborhoods of the West End and North End in Boston as well as documenting his travels around the world. A great street photographer catches moments, snapshots of life, they see the unique wonder in what many allow to pass them by. This wonderful parallel portrait, Poet's Fair, taken while on a Fulbright to Paris embodies this.
Jules Aarons Collection at the Boston Public Library.


The vale for Summerfest was on the boundary of the village, set against the backdrop of Veryn Falls, a waterfall that plummeted steeply from the heights of the Ryvyn Mountains. Splashing from hundreds of feet above, Veryn Falls’ crystalline waters were cushioned by a multitude of moss covered bastions and ivy-laden arches, and the waters fell, ‘plashing and laughing, into an emeraldine pool that stretched out its bountiful hand at the base of the falls and flowed onward through the village, supplying water and life to all.
The broad clearing around its bejeweled precincts sparkled with hundreds of tiny lanterns strung through the surrounding forest canopy and was brightened by cheerful fires and glowing torches scattered throughout. Tables of food and fountains of drink were placed advantageously, musicians played the flute and the drum, the lyre and the lute, dancing lacewings flitted and darted, and the entire scene was alive with palpable joy and anticipation.
As the seasons shifted , the fey of the light gathered together for a celebration of color and brightness. They dressed in glittering, bejeweled costumes; decorated their homes with sparkling lanterns, filled their porches and gardens with fresh fruit, crisp garden vegetables, sweet baked treats and sugary indulgences for any passerby to enjoy, and played a multitude of musical instruments in a discordant symphony of jubilant sound.
Parading along the avenues from home to home in dancing, fluttering, gleeful revelry, fey of all ages delighted in the company of their friends and family while eating and drinking the sweet temptations of the season, and at the end of the evening’s festivities, all fey, young and old, joined together to venerate the arrival of the Season of Light.


In late June, local nonprofit Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere (R.A.K.E.) hosted a pop-up street art event in Cleveland, Ohio, that involved the creation of a Black Lives Matter mural featuring colorful designs by hundreds of artists and community members who used the pavement as their canvas. The mural serves to encourage kindness and amplify the collective voice of the African American community.
Organizing the event in just 48 hours, R.A.K.E. reached out to Day-Glo via Twitter with the hopes of securing a Cleveland-based paint donation for the project. Quickly jumping into action, Day-Glo supplied its fluorescent 215 Alkyd Brushing Enamel Paint, which glows in the dark when exposed to black light.
Each letter in the mural was designed by a local artist and featured its own creative flair. Day-Glo’s paint was used to create the phrase “It’s a marathon, not a sprint” within the letter “R,” as well as to accent the mural in several other areas.
This project garnered the attention of local news outlets such as WOIO’s 19 News and Cleveland Scene. Local artists and community members across the area have also expressed gratitude for Day-Glo’s support of this critical movement.
Photos by Emanuel Wallace


Music might provide audio enjoyment for those who can hear, but it also offers another benefit. Vibrations allow those who have severe impairments to enjoy how instruments create sound.
Conductor Mater Hamori of the Danubia Symphony Orchestra in Budapest decided to pursue a radical idea. The group began to rehearse pieces from Beethoven, a composer who had similar hearing impairments.
Then the performers would get positioned in a way that allowed audience members with the most severe conditions to sit next to them. By placing their hands on the instrument or holding a red balloon, they could experience the vibrations of the music.
Beethoven Lost His Hearing When Composing His Fifth Symphony
Beethoven composed his fifth symphony between 1804 to 1808. It was during those years that it because quite difficult for him to hear. As the condition worsened, he moved to play the piano so that he could feel the vibrations from the sound through the keys.
An audience member of the symphony remarked how stringed instruments produce little tactile vibrations. That means it isn’t a coincidence that Beethoven wrote pieces that can have a profound impact on this with hearing impairments.
By the time Beethoven composed his ninth symphony, he was completely deaf.
The orchestra plans a series of spring performances to bring music to those who might not otherwise get a chance to enjoy it. Using Beethoven as their muse, it becomes possible to touch the melodies that were composed centuries ago.


Invite the courage, strength and wisdom of the bear into your cabin or home with this bear sawblade art piece. This piece features a walking bear and includes a bear claw in the center. The words “Welcome to our Den” in vinyl will add some personality to your home and will welcome your guests in a unique way. This piece is made out of 16 gage steel and is powder coated to prevent rust and keep it pristine for years to come. Color options are tattered black vein and copper vein. To help add to its rustic appeal, we use these textured vein powder coats to add a rich, deep homey feel.
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Hello dear readers.
I think there is currently a great lack of drawings for our novels. Especially CoPW drawings would be great.
Therefor, I am requesting for you guys to send in drawings of your favorite scenes in our novels.
For example, one of my favorite scenes to visualize is the bloody flower created by Shao Xuan’s trap in CoPW.
If there are artistic people out there, please draw and send in your favorite scenes. We might even put them up at the chapters.
On another note! We are currently busy creating a new website, as such a new logo would also be in order. The background of the header will be light black, as for the body, it is currently whitish (very light grey).
Therefor, we are accepting submissions for a new logo!
Please post all your submissions here or mail them to us at [email protected]
You can also use the contact us page.
And happy New Year everyone!


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A sumptuous version of the popular Wabi Sabi Cotton Rag Sketchbooks, this time bound with Old Gold velvet ribbon and the finest French linen thread. It's a great gift for artists who like tactile, handmade materials. The 210gsm paper is suitable for dry and wet media, including watercolour, gouache, ink, pencil, and even embroidery.
This practical and versatile Sketchbook is bound in the French Linkstitch style, and is left coverless to showcase the beauty of its binding and materials. Bound by hand with traditional bookbinding skills, the exposed spine binding allows the pages to lie flat on a surface for easy use. The book will also turn 360 degrees so you can display its pages standing up on a shelf in your studio, or in an exhibition.
The 210gsm cotton rag paper is acid-free and gelatine sized, so it has a nice weight and takes wet media really well. It's fairtrade and handmade from textile industry offcuts, so it's sustainable, ethical and good for our planet. Because they're handmade, the pages have traditional deckle edges which make for a delightfully ruffled appearance that invites engagement and innovative creativity. When not in use, the luxurious velvet ribbon keeps your book securely closed (and the ribbon is held safe by the spine stitching).
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This website contains some short articles about Argentine tango.
These articles are like blogs, except there are only a few articles which are updated infrequently. They are musings on various aspects of tango: some lessons I've learnt along the way, the role models I've had, and some observations I've made. All these are necessarily highly subjective and personal, mirrored by my own limited experiences. Nevertheless, I have written these in the hope that some people may find them amusing or interesting.
I have been involved with tango for many years in Melbourne Australia, and dabbled in various aspects of it, including teaching classes, running regular practicas and occasional milongas, starting a club, and DJing. Nowadays I spend far less time doing any of these things, and enjoy just dancing once a week or so. I work full time in biomedical research.
Many people in Australia associate tango with ballroom dancing or Hollywood movies portraying couples dancing with a rose between their teeth. Scenes from the movies like The Scent of a Woman, True Lies or Take the Lead are often mentioned. These scenes are essentially depicting ballroom dancing, which is quite distinct from Argentine tango. This excellent article by Daniel Trenner talks about the rich cultural context of tango, as well as the distinction between the social and the show tango (referred to as salon and fantasy tango in the article).
Argentine tango looks rather introverted. Even show tango looks distinctively different to the movies. The dance is based on walking around the floor in an improvised manner. The steps are all led and followed, and this creates a very strong sense of connection to your partner. The challenge comes from having to work with another person's body, and the fun comes from the sense of connection one feels to the partner and the music. The music is also incredibly diverse and rhapsodic, often with strong rhythm and intricate melodies woven together.
Tango is not a competition and there are no defined levels to attain. It's danced not for an audience but for oneself and the partner. Hence it's an activity based very much on participation, just as conversations are. And just as the best conversations allow us to relate to another person, and it is a feeling not just a collection of words, tango dancing works this way with our bodies. In this sense, the tango as the dance can represent a way of expression and tango as a participatory form can represent a way of living. One becomes a part of a community and a part of a creative process, rather than being a passive consumer. Because it is so easy to live in the modern Australian society without participating in an artistic and cultural endeavour, tango remains an activity not easily seen and understood by the public at large.
There are numerous tango teachers and events in Melbourne. Check out a full list of them at the MPG tango calendar.
firstname.lastname@example.org. Emailed comments are welcome.
Copyright 2013 J.Choi. All Rights Reserved.


Book review ezine Shelf Unbound’s Writing Competition for Best Independently Published Book now includes a prize for sports-related works. In addition to best overall winner, the competition will present the Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book, which carries $1,000 cash prize. The winner, selected by the editors of Shelf Unbound, will be featured along with the winners and finalists of the larger competition in Shelf Unbound’s December/January 2015 issue, which is read by 125,000 book lovers in 65 countries. Entries are being accepted now through October 1.
The Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book honors the author of Lamb to the Slaughter, a popular novel that explored the world of boxing. Mr. Delohery, who died in 2011, was a civil engineer by training, but built a following for his writing after his novel’s publication in 2011. The novel has been translated into Spanish and is available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. He also authored the short story The Deadly Smile.


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"Yesterday and Today" now available!Yesterday and Today is finally here! This new record features some of the most requested songs from the old hymn book including, "I'm Getting Ready To Leave This World," "Everybody Will Be Happy Over There," and "Higher Ground." This CD also features the best of contemporary/praise and worship songs such as, "How Great Is Our God," "Here I Am To Worship," "Redeemed," and "Blessings." You'll also find the southern gospel classics, "Touring That City" and "There's Just Something About That Name" on this CD as well.
Our goal was create a collection of the most requested songs from the old hymn book and praise and worship favorites, and unite them stylistically with acoustic instrumentation. We are excited and can't wait for you to hear the new project!
To hear select songs from the CD, go to the navigation bar above and click on "Listen."
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2nd Annual PURE GOLD GOSPEL MUSIC EVENT
Mark your calendar for TWO great evenings of gospel music set to take place at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Madison, Florida. On Friday night, Jan. 9, WILBURN & WILBURN and LIFESONG will be in concert starting at 7 p.m. A $5 donation is requested at the door, plus a free-will offering will be received. Many will remember Jonathan Wilburn, former lead vocalist for Gold City. During his 12 year tenure with Gold City, his distinguished voice was featured on hit songs such as, "I Believe," "He Said," "Get Up, Get Ready," and classics, "Midnight Cry," and "When I Get Carried Away."
On Friday night, Jan. 16, GOLD CITY and host group LIFESONG will headline the concert, also starting at 7 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door plus a free-will offering will be received. Gold City was established in 1980 and has remained on the forefront of gospel music ever since. In the 1980's, they recorded the song, "Midnight Cry," which was deemed the Song of the Century. Since then, they continue to produce top-charting songs such as, "In My Robe Of White," "There Rose A Lamb," "Midnight Cry," "John Saw," "God Handled It All," "God's Building A Church," and many more.
You don't want to miss these two great nights of pure gospel music!


When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, you suddenly have many decisions to make. Besides choosing a coffin and burial clothes, you also need to select a cemetery and gravestone. Even choosing a gravestone comes with decisions you have to make, such as having the stone engraved or laser etched. Here are some things to know about laser etching a monument.
Selecting A Suitable Monument For Etching
If you already know you want laser etching for the monument, then you'll want to keep that in mind when you choose a cemetery. Cemeteries have their own regulations when it comes to the type of grave markers that are allowed. Some may not allow headstone monuments, and that could affect the cemetery you choose. You also need to consider the type of stone for the monument.
Black granite is the ideal choice since the dark background makes the etched picture and text stand out. You'll see fine details easier, and the photo will appear more realistic. However, the laser etching company you choose might be able to work with a different monument you've chosen by adapting their technique. This might be necessary if your loved one planned their funeral in advance and already has a headstone of a different color.
Why Laser Etching Is A Good Choice
Any grave marker can contain the name, date of birth, date of death, and an engraved graphic, but laser etching allows you to add these details and more. You can have a photo of your loved one or a beautiful background etched into the granite. This is a touching way to remember your loved one and to provide a reminder of them for generations to come.
Seeing a photo of your loved one etched into the stone when you visit their grave can give you comfort, but you can also have a photo engraved that makes people smile. This could be a good choice if your loved one always liked to make people laugh or was a well-loved member of the community.
The headstone can be designed and customized however you like, but you'll need a high-quality digital photograph for the company to work from. The computerized machine uses the photograph as a guide for blasting off the top layer of granite to reproduce the picture in the rock. Since the picture is made by removing a layer of rock, it becomes part of the stone itself and will last for a long time even when exposed to the elements. Laser etching a monument makes the stone more personal, and that can bring some peace to your family members while creating a lasting memorial to your deceased loved one.
For more information about laser etching monuments, contact a local funeral home or etching company.


Twitch has hired former Spotify Product Director Tracy Chan to lead its product & engineering for music division. With musicians and artists taking to Twitch as a revenue stream due in large part to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, creating and strengthening the infrastructure of the genre has become a priority.
Previously, Chan served a four-year stint as director of product management for Spotify where he focused on creating ways to develop analytic tools for artists to assist in learning about their audiences and how to promote growth.
In April of 2019 Chan’s startup CrowdAlbum–which connected fans to artists by building digital picture histories of concerts–was acquired by Spotify.
Twitch continues to develop its music team led by Mike Olson who said in a statement that Chan will focus on the Twitch music experience, especially live music, all the while developing ways to help artists and fans connect better.


Dive into a whirlwind of dance with our One-day Dance Pass at Hype Dance Camp!
On your chosen date, this pass grants you access to 5 energizing classes, led by world-renowned instructors.
Get ready to groove, shimmy, and twirl your way through a fun-filled day of all-day classes, covering various dance styles and techniques. Connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, boost your skills, and embrace the infectious spirit of Hype Dance Camp.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of the ultimate dance experience – all in just one day!


Caroline Black, fifteen and a straight-A student, longs for and fears a world beyond tests and grades. Born into a film-industry family, feeling like a misfit, Caroline transfers from the exclusive Laurel Academy for Girls to her local public high school, Hollywood High. She finds gangs, over forty native languages, teen prostitution and extreme violence targeting the LGBT community. The novel traces Caroline's group of friends' dawning awareness of homophobia in themselves and their community, as they navigate paths to becoming LGBT allies.Through the school year, Caroline discovers friendships and a rich diversity that allow her to thrive in ways she never imagined.
This book is written for anyone who is, or ever has been, an adolescent or a parent.
Literary Fiction, Young Adult,
Coming of Age, Gay and Lesbian


Activism and art go hand-in-hand: In 1916, the anti-war, anti-capitalist Dada movement emerged as a response to World War I; and in recent times, graffiti artist Banksy’s satirical street art distills social commentary with spray paint. Meanwhile, the annual Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize shines a light on the city’s marginalised communities.
Although many events have been cancelled or postponed this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have found a few fascinating exhibitions – offline and online – for your calendar:
The 2020 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition
Editor’s note: As of July 15, due to Hong Kong’s latest COVID-19 regulations, the exhibition is open by appointment-only.
At the annual 2020 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition at the K11 Atelier King’s Road art space in Quarry Bay, visitors will discover the works of 31 shortlisted artists – each of whom expresses a distinct style and message through their art.
Among the highlights, don’t miss the work of socially conscious artist Peggy Chan, who harnesses her multi-media installations to raise awareness about Macao’s diminishing wetlands, marine conservation and biodiversity.
In addition to the in-person event, you can also participate in an online auction. Proceeds will benefit both the artists and several charity programmes for disadvantaged families and children across Asia.
Runs through 19 July. Visit in person at K11 Atelier King’s Road or check it out online via a virtual tour.
The second iteration of TDB Salon – a virtual art studio visit and conversation with art activists – is taking place online on 19 July (Hong Kong time). Turning its focus to LGBT+ identity and representation, the event provides a unique opportunity to spend time with two influential LGBT+ artists in the US: Asian-American ET Chong and Ace Lehner.
Through his performance and media installation work, Chong focuses on creating safe spaces for queer and non-binary minorities within the Asian-Pacific Islander community. Meanwhile, Lehner is a multi-disciplinary scholar who communicates queer and trans themes through their contemporary photography and video work.
The exhibition will support artists, curators and gallery owners who have been financially affected by COVID-19. It will also donate 10 per cent of proceeds to the Okra Project’s Nina Pop and Tony McDade mental health recovery funds.
Taking place on 19 July at 7:30 am HKT via Zoom, the event will feature virtual conversations and studio visits with the artists.
“Stretching Arms” Viewing Room
A Women’s Thing, a socially conscious publication based in the US, and AucArt, an online auction house that specialises in young and emerging artists, have teamed up to launch the “Stretching Arms” Viewing Room.
Showcasing the vibrant paintings of four talented female artists, the virtual experience aims to address an important question: “In the midst of this global pandemic, how do we transcend solitude and foster community?”
Emerging artists Natasha Wright, Viktoryia Shydlouskaya, Katya Granova and Tao Xian have taken this challenging time as an opportunity for introspection, self-reflection and meaningful social connections – struggles and sentiments that are communicated through their contemporary styles.
In addition, 10 per cent of AucArt’s sales from the exhibition will benefit Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), which fights against racist, homophobic, disablist and gender-related hate crimes.
To take a virtual tour, visit online before 30 July.
14-days Stay Home Notice
Focusing on the connection between isolation and creativity, 14-days Stay Home Notice features a diverse series of stories and creations by 14 artists from all around the world, including Japan, Korea and the US.
The work – ranging from intimate portraits to modern calligraphy, Indian silkscreens, watercolours and mixed-media collages – takes isolation head-on, as the artists embrace their imagination, hopes, fears during the lockdown.
Spearheaded by Singapore-based art institution INSTINC, 25 per cent of sales will be donated to the World Health Organization’s COVID19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Check it out online between 12 and 26 August.
Para Site: Garden of Six Seasons
Editor’s note: Due to Hong Kong’s latest COVID-19 regulations, the exhibition will be closed from July 15-19, with further closure pending.
Bringing together more than 30 international artists, the Hong Kong-based Garden of Six Seasons exhibition serves as a prelude to the upcoming Kathmandu Triennale at the end of 2020.
The exhibition, which is named after the English-styled garden built by the nation’s prime minister a century ago, takes a literal and metaphorical look at nature. From colonialism to gender roles, each artwork examines how gardens have documented and shaped the world throughout history.
Visitors will encounter various artistic experiences and styles, from hyper-realistic gongbi-style Chinese paintings to flourishing landscape paintings, leafy houseplant installations and sculptures inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, as a metaphor for the healing power of nature.
Running until 30 August, the exhibition can be found at two locations: Para Site gallery in Quarry Bay and Soho House in Sheung Wan.


About Grande Ronde Soap and Bath
Hi- I'm Ginny and I'm the creator of Grande Ronde Soap and Bath. I created this business to provide customers with quality handmade soap and bath products. I live in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley in northeastern Oregon. We are surrounded by hills and mountains. There's lots of outdoor recreation here and I'm very inspired by the natural beauty of this area. I've lived here over half of my life now for two decades. I have 3 wonderful children an 18 year old, 4 year old and 3 year old. My partner, Trevor, has been supportive every step of the way.
I love to learn and I've always been very much into making things whether that was with crocheting, knitting, cooking, or sewing. Years ago I bought some soapmaking books and I read them from time to time for a few years before making my first batch of soap in 2017. I made several batches and I loved it! I took a break when I had my second and third children for a few years and in February I took it up again. I've learned so much and made many, many batches. I've researched for countless hours to make sure everything I make is safe and follows guidelines. My goal is to create quality products that my customers love as much as I do.
I'm passionate about handmade soap and bath products. I think they're fantastic and if you give it a try I bet you will too!
Thank you for visiting!


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If we had to introduce him (as if we still needed to), we could name drop endlessly, but when you get to know the floral artist, you realise that isn’t his style at all. He’s all about getting back to flowers, to his free-ranging passion for sprigs and twigs, which he presents as simply as possible. And every time it’s magic.
It’s a simple, spontaneous bouquet. It’s much easier to create a bouquet with bottomless resources than it is to create a small bouquet that expresses real feelings.
Forget-me-nots. They’re flowers that are tied to my memories of childhood.
If you had to choose a single flower?
Iris Germanica, which is the garden iris used in perfumery. It’s the one Frédéric Malle uses in his fragrance Iris Poudré. It’s the flower that I love.


Alex has built his brand around his childhood memories, especially the ones he remembers most vividly – visiting the neighborhood barbershop with his dad. Everything our customers experience, from the hand-selected brands we partner with, to welcoming every client with a shot of whiskey, to the music and the aroma. Alex takes careful consideration in sculpting every aspect of your visit – a timeless barber shop feel with modern style.
Alex can never forget when his dad left him with this life-calling, and asked him for the first time, “Son, cut my hair”. It was more than just a haircut to Alex, it was an unforgettable memory.
So our goal is simple – we want you to leave feeling like you just spent quality time with your family and freshly styled – but most importantly, with memories you can’t forget.


Great new project I’m working on in London, with the fantastic Rupert Gillett on cello (and more).
Rupert Gillett is a cello player/singer/songwriter/improviser. He delves into jazz, rock, folk, pop and more on the cello, while at the same time singing songs about robots, space invaders, bogey men and other serious issues of the day. Rupert also plays with a variety of ensembles such as Dai & the Ramblers and the London Klezmer Quartet, and pops up now and again on BBC radio and television.
But most importantly, he is a fantastic, versatile musician, and writes beautiful songs. His world is odd and wonderful and groovy and moving. An absolute must!
If you don’t know it yet, you should. We are playing regularly in and around London.


Danny is an accomplished professional photographer with over 30 years of professional photography experience. Danny started his photographic career while still at school and had his first sports photos published way back in 1973 in "The Star" , the major South African daily national evening newspaper, while he was just 13 years old.
Hi, I am Danny Steyn, and along with my team of highly skilled photographers, stylists, makeup artists and assistants, we provide professional photography services to all of South Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Florida Keys, as well as The Bahamas and Caribbean Islands.
My 30 plus years of professional photography has resulted in thousands of editorial and commercial images being published in many of the world's leading US and international publications including... Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, Playboy, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, Traditional Builder, Architectural Record, Picture, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Florida Sports, Super Lawyers and many others. And my photography has also appeared in calendars, posters, post cards and billboards around the world.
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Trapholt collections consists of:
A large collection of Danish furniture design
Modern Danish visual art and sculpture
A permanent Richard Mortensen exhibition
Ceramics, textiles and product designs
The sculpture park, with works by Danish contemporary artists
The Arne Jacobsen’s Cube flex summerhouse
The collection of Danish visual arts and sculpture, is mainly from the 19th century up until today. The bulk of the collection however, dates from after 1900 and in addition to art, the collection also includes crafts, and product designs from this period. The furniture collection at Trapholt charts the development of Danish furniture design from the beginning of the twentieth century up until the present. The collection is continually being added to- in the form of new acquisitions, donations and gifts- and are regularly being featured in temporary and permanent museum exhibitions.


SAUL LEITER 1923 - 2013 “Leiter is a rare artist, one whose vision is so encompassing, so refined, so in touch with a certain lyrical undertone, that his best photographs occasionally seem literally to transcend the medium.” - Jane Livingston, The New York School, p. 322
CHRONOLOGY 1923 Born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1930s Attends Talmudical Academy in New York City 1935(circa)Is given a Detrola camera by mother and begins photographing sporadically. 1936 Kodachrome color film (from Kodak)for 35mm cameras is debuted. 1937 (circa) Anscochrome color film (from Agfa) for 35mm cameras is debuted. 1940s(mid) Ektachrome color film (from Kodak) for 35 mm cameras is debuted. 1940s(Early) Leiter attends Telshe Yeshiva Rabbinical College in Cleveland 1944 Paintings exhibited at Ten Thirty Gallery, Cleveland. 1945 Paintings exhibited at The Outlines Gallery, Pittsburgh. Paintings exhibited at Gump’s department store in San Francisco. 1946 Leaves theological college in Cleveland and moves to New York. Meets Abstract Expressionist painter Richard Pousse-Dart who influences his interest in photography. Resides at 99 Perry Street (c.1946-1952). 1947 Attends Henri Cartier-Bresson’s exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art; one of his paintings is included in Abstract and Surrealist American Art at the Art Institute of Chicago; meets and befriends W. Eugene Smith who gives him Alexey Brodovitch’s book Ballet ; paintings exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH. 1948(circa) Begins working with color slide film. Works primarily with three cameras, Argosy C3, Auto Graflex Junior and an early Rolleiflex. 1951 LIFE publishes his black-and-white series “The Wedding as a Funeral” September 3 issue. More work is featured in the LIFE November 26 issue (“Shoes of the Shoeshine Man”). 1952 Moves to New York’s East Village; founding of the co-operative Tanager Gallery. Works in studio behind Tanager Gallery.


Cruises from Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a fascinating city to visit where you can see incredible examples of ancient art and architecture, markets and bazaars, cheek by jowl with modern, hip and happening street culture. Cruises from Istanbul leave the perfect departure port for your exploration of the Black Sea, the Greek Islands or a romantic cruise from Istanbul to Venice! The city is very strategically positioned between Europe and Asia with excellent air links to all parts of the world, making it an ideal departure port.
Cruise Lines offering Cruises from Istanbul
The main cruise lines offering cruises departing from Istanbul are Crystal Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. The cruise season is quite short – running from about July to October – so it is advisable to book early to make sure you are not disappointed.
Cruises to Venice, Athens or Rome
Crystal Cruises offer three different cruises departing from Istanbul; the shortest of the three is a 7 night cruise from Istanbul to Athens, calling at four very interesting ports along the way, including Thessaloniki and the island of Skiathos. For an itinerary concentrating on Turkey and Italy you could choose the 9 day “Empires of Art and Beauty” cruise from Istanbul to Rome. As the name indicates, this cruise is for art and history buffs! Another cruise option with Crystal Cruises is their 9 night “Ancient Treasures” cruise which takes you on a dream cruise from Istanbul to wonderful Venice.
Cruises to Greek Islands and Turkey
If your budget rules out a luxury cruise with Crystal, do not despair – Celebrity cruises offer 3 really great itineraries departing from Istanbul at a more modest price. Choose their 12 night Greek Islands and Turkey cruise – a fabulous itinerary giving you an in-depth exploration of several ports in Turkey and the Greek Islands including Ephesus, Bodrum, Rhodes and Santorini before ending your cruise in Athens. Another option continues all the way to Naples and Rome! These cruises are ideal for travellers wanting to visit some of the worlds’ best preserved ancient sites and also have some time to soak up the sun and try out new cuisines.
Cruises from Istanbul to Black Sea
If you have always been fascinated by Russia’s neighbours, a cruise from Istanbul to the Black Sea is something to consider. Celebrity Cruises will take you on a round-trip cruise to several ports in the Ukraine including Sevastopol and Odessa, as well as Burgas in Bulgaria, before cruising through the Bosphorus Strait, (which separates Europe and Asia) to Mykonos and Athens before returning to Istanbul.


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With fond memories and sad hearts, members of The Vajra Flame Foundation must bid a gentle farewell to a dear friend and spiritual sister,
Born May 27, 1952 in Beek, Holland, Martherese passed from this life surrounded by loved ones on November 6th, 2008.
Beloved wife of Larry Breuer, and devoted mother of her only daughter Zyanya, Martherese was a truly remarkable woman and dedicated spiritual aspirant.
Her professional training spanned multiple disciplines, including medical assistant, fashion designer, massage therapist and meditation teacher. Her exceptional creativity was evident in her cooking, dress designing and her photography.
Martherese was truly a planetary citizen.An avid traveler, she adored the rich landscapes and diverse cultures of planet Earth. India occupied a special place in her heart, and in her many journeys there, she met spiritual aspirants from all over the world, and with them shared meditation, spiritual initiation and a precious teacher.
She was a vibrant and caring person, who touched the hearts of all she met. She volunteered for many organizations and causes, including a seven-year association with The Vajra Flame Foundation, where she served for a year on the Board of Directors. Her spiritual service included teaching meditation classes, and a program for nonviolence to prison inmates, transfroming many lives.
Her infectious laugh and wonderful smile will remain in the memory of all who knew her. The irresistible radiance of her being will continue to shine, although we will truly miss her physical presence.
She is survived by her husband and daughter, her mother, a brother, three sisters, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday November 23rd, 2008 at The Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way, N.E., Seattle, Washington
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Martherese can be made to the
Vajra Flame Foundation - Martherese Fund
or the charity of your choice.


Title: The Legend of the Irish Faeries
Long ago in Ireland, there lived a group of mysterious beings known as faeries. These magical creatures were said to be the guardians of the forests and landscapes, watching over the lands and all its creatures.
One day, a curious young girl ventured into the forest, fascinated by the tales of the faeries. As she wandered deeper into the woods, she stumbled upon a group of tiny, shimmering figures dancing in a circle around an old oak tree.
Mesmerized by their graceful movements, she quietly approached them, only to be caught by the eye of their leader, the Queen of the Faeries.
The Queen, impressed by the girl's courage and determination, decided to grant her a wish. Without hesitation, the girl wished to become a faerie herself, to join their ranks and dance with them forever.
The Queen smiled warmly and granted her wish, bestowing upon her the gift of flight and magic. From that day on, the girl was known as the Faerie Child, a beloved member of the faerie community.
And so, the legend of the Irish Faeries was born, a tale of magic, wonder, and the mysterious world that exists just beyond our own. And to this day, visitors to Ireland can still catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures, dancing beneath the moonlight and reminding us of the beauty and magic that lies within our own world.


Sunday, December 10 at 7:30 pm
Lessons and Carols at St. Mary’s featuring Adult and Youth Choirs
The parish community of the Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset will present its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in the church at 7:30 pm. “Behold! He Comes!” is under the direction of Mr. Robert C. Levulis, who serves as the director of music for the parish. This musical celebration will be lead by the choirs of St. Mary’s – Parish Adult Choir and Youth Choir, along with the Chamber Choir of St. Mary’s High School, which is under the direction of Mr. Andrew J. Koslosky, director of the performing arts program at The Schools of Saint Mary.
Through scripture readings and hymnody the Lessons and Carols retells the events leading up the great feast of Christmas and features works of Handel, Mendelssohn, Tschenekov, Franck, Widor, Von Herbeck, and other composers. The service is will be accompanied by The Schola Musica Orchestra and acclaimed organist, Mr. John P. Buckel.
All are welcomed to attend this beautiful evening that will bring serenity and joy to all in preparation for the celebration of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. A reception will follow in the Marian Room.


[Hastings Star Gazette, December 27, 2016] For more than 30 years, the underground tunnel connecting the hospital to Regina Medical Center has featured a brightly painted tunnel with a “Rollercoaster through the Seasons” theme. This month, an addition was made to the mural creating a new look with the theme “Happenings throughout Hastings.”
In 1986, more than 240 Girl Scouts painted the first mural as part of a Visiting Artist program, according to a Hastings Star Gazette article that year. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the mural, another 30 Girl Scouts from the Hastings and Prescott area have worked together to paint an addition.
Read the full story online at the Hastings Star Gazette.


Photography by Daniel Heinley
We build community.
We facilitate creative events.
We inspire connections.
We do this through Art, Rhythm & Meditation
The Creative Rhythms Team inspires connection, growth and progress through creative community events. Through art, rhythm and meditation programs, our facilitators create safe space designed as an innovative approach to restoring community and a sense of belonging.
We do this by…
Creating experiences and spaces that invite people to gather, connect and inspire. Our programs are designed to remind us that creativity plays a big role in our lives and how that discovery inspires us to live on purpose, be courageous and express ourselves through the art of letting go. In the studio and in every event we lead, there is an opportunity to be present, let go of the outcome and simply enjoy whatever unfolds.
What We've Achieved
Two decades serving our communities.
Designed and launched creative programs.
Training a team of facilitators
Expanded into dozens of organizations
Hosted statewide events
Branched into a network of art centers
Collaborations with schools, hospitals, community centers and businesses.
Building bridges from healthcare to community