Some galleries have an informational plaque near the artwork that describes the artist. If you don't have time to research them, this is a great way to better understand the artist and their mindset when they created the art. For example, if the artist witnessed the atrocities of war, a dark, depressing, or violent feeling may be conveyed through their abstract art. Understanding the reason that the artist created the piece of art will give you a deeper appreciation for the art and the artist. Most abstract art tries to capture a feeling or emotion like sadness, rage, or happiness. The artist's life might interest you enough for you to develop an appreciation for their abstract art. For example, The Scream by Edvard Munch was based on a scary experience that he had in real life. You can usually find information about artists online. If you don't like the abstract art that an artist created, take a look at their other work. You may like their other styles of artwork enough to form an appreciation for their abstract works. You can typically find examples of their other artwork online. For example, artists like Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Cezanne didn't exclusively paint abstract art. You may like their other pieces more. Abstract art was a departure from the traditional realism that most artists of the early 20th century used. Learning about the robust history of how and why abstract art came to be will give you a deeper appreciation for it. Romanticism, Impressionism, and Expressionism are some of the most popular styles of abstract art. Rather than depicting scenes, people, or objects, expressionists tried to capture feelings and emotions. Impressionism tries to capture movement. Composition refers to how elements in a painting or piece of artwork interact with other elements in the piece. A well-composed piece will have varied lines, shapes, and textures that highlight the most important portions of the artwork. Color theory refers to how different colors interact with one another and the type of emotional response that they can create. Different compositions can elicit different feelings and emotions. Learning more about composition and color theory will give you the knowledge that you need to better appreciate non-realistic art. Complementary colors are colors that are positioned opposite of each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, and are often used to create harmony in a painting.
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One-sentence summary -- Read the informational plaque next to the artwork. Research the artist's life. Look at the artist's other artwork. Research the history and major styles of abstract art online. Learn about basic color theory and composition online.

The stronger the better, since you want the dark coffee color on your skin. Then, mix it with a white, unscented body lotion. Stir until completely combined. This will allow you to store the excess lotion for use at a later time. Repeat at least once a week for best results.
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One-sentence summary -- Brew a pot of coffee. Let cool. Pour into a bottle. Apply all over your body and let dry.

Mites are only a small fraction of an inch long (1/32 inch). On your mouse's fur, an adult mite will look like a small black dot. A mite egg will look like a round speck. Given the tiny size of mites, you may not be able to tell the difference between an adult mite and a mite egg. Mites have 8 legs. If you have a black mouse, the mites may look like white specks of dust on his fur. A magnifying glass will help you spot mites in your mouse's fur. With the magnifying glass, look for tiny specks in the fur. Since mites can cause intense itching around the shoulders, neck, and face, start your search in those areas. If you do not have a magnifying glass, you can find one at your local pharmacy. Rather than using a magnifying glass, you could use tape to spot mites on your mouse. Take a small piece of tape (an inch or two in length), place it on an affected area of fur, then remove the tape and see what stuck to it. The mites would look like black specks on the tape. Be gentle when taking the tape off. You do not want to hurt your mouse. Keep in mind that not all mice show signs of mites. The mites on your mouse may not cause him to itch very much, so you may not see a section of affected fur. If you have spotted mites on your mouse (or if he's extremely itchy), take him to your vet. Your vet will take a close look at your mouse's skin and fur. They will take a sample from your mouse's fur and look at it under the microscope to confirm your mouse has mites.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn what a mite looks like. Scan your mouse's fur with a magnifying glass. Place clear tape on your mouse's fur. Take your mouse to your vet.

do you really want or need to spy? By listening through a wall, you are about to spy on another person and violate private conversations. This raises big legal and ethical problems. Before acting, seriously ask yourself if you want to do it. Is it worth the risk? The situation is important. In England, for instance, a man rescued his elderly neighbor from a robbery by listening through the wall with a glass. In his situation, spying was definitely justified. Things are rarely so clear cut, however. You should probably not act if you have any doubts about the situation. If you decide to go ahead, make sure that you know the possible consequences of your actions. Eavesdropping means to overhear, record, magnify, or transmit any part of a private conversation without the consent of at least one person involved. Be aware that states have laws against eavesdropping. By spying you may well be breaking the law; you might even be violating the law by possessing a device for spying. Your state may have a "one party consent" or "two party consent" law. One party consent means that it is illegal to eavesdrop unless you have the consent of at least one of the people engaged in a private conversation. In two party consent you must have permission from both parties to listen, record, or amplify their communication. Take the state of Michigan. Michigan has a two party consent law you must have permission from all parties in order to "overhear, record, amplify, or transmit any part of a private discourse." This applies even in your own home. Eavesdropping there is also a felony. What happens if you eavesdrop and someone finds out? What could happen to you? This is a good question and you should consider all of the possible outcomes, which in many cases are severe. In Michigan, the penalties for illegal eavesdropping are up to 2 years in prison, up to $2,000 in fines, or both. In California, eavesdropping is either a misdemeanor or felony. As a misdemeanor you face up to 364 days in jail and a $2,500 fine; as a felony, you could spend up to three years in prison and a $2,500 fine. Of course, a criminal penalty is not the only bad outcome. You also open yourself to a civil lawsuit for violating someone's privacy, which could be costly and run into the thousands of dollars. Even if you escape legal consequences, you could have a very angry person on your hands.
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Ask yourself: Be aware of eavesdropping laws. Consider all negative consequences.