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Apophysis Revisited On my Almost Weekly Blog for 02-6-10
People have asked my about my fractal work and why I think that the output of a piece of software that produces fractals is art. After all they say, what did you put into it? Where does you feeling and intent come into the work? One response I give is to ask how is... »
WHAT IS – Radio Art
Share Radio art refers to the use of radio for art. “Radio Art implies that the artist who works in, and with, radio is not necessarily a trained DJ, programmer, producer, engineer, or personality, but one who uses sound to make art and seeks ways to transit it through radio as art. The act and... »
Pick of the Day – Joshua Morton
Share‘Those who can, do. And those who can’t teach.’ I think I try to prove this quote wrong everyday, as I push myself to be a better art teacher, artist and person. I’ve been making art of some kind ever since I can remember. For me it started with coloring books when I was very young.... »
Opera’s push into the mainstream
Share “You don’t sell opera like a pair of jeans,” opera director Denis Krief was quoted as saying last week as he reacted to the latest advertising campaign from Italy’s La Scala. The posters plastered across Milan use a mixture of blood and gore to attract a younger audience. La Scala spokesman Carlo Maria Cella says it... »
Pick of the Day – Marsha Elliott
ShareIt is always a pleasure to view Marsha’s work, and it will bring me greater pleasure the moment I can purchase an original. Her water colors are exquisite and fine masterpieces. I could go on and on, but I will allow you to go and see for yourself, enjoy the tour. Thank you Marsha! ‘I’ve... »
The Sketchbook as an End, Not Just a Means (Pasadena, CA)
The sketchbook is traditionally thought of as a preparatory tool for the development of larger, more serious work. Instructor Joseph Stoddard suggest that it is an art form in and of itself and can stand... »
Graffiti comes of age in New York
US graffiti artists Sharp and Lee Quinones speak to the BBC about how their controversial art form has "matured", while New York officials detail why spraying tags on on public spaces remains a crime. »
Pick of the Day – James Shepherd
ShareQuestion, I say the words digital painting what comes to mind? Animation or some other technical drawing, think again. At first glance one would assume the work featured is an oil painting on canvas, until the description is read. Fortunately James has described in his artist statement his digital painting technique. Now my question to my purist... »
Turning engineering into an art form
Share A University of York academic will combine art with engineering when he gives a lecture in Trafalgar Square. Professor John Robinson has been selected to occupy the Fourth Plinth for an hour as part of artist Anthony Gormley’s One & Other project. One & Other is a great opportunity to be part of a unique project... »
Pick of the Day – Dino Muradian
ShareI must admit I know very little about this technique, I have seen it done to some extent but more in a craft setting. As I browsed FAA this artist’s images caught my attention. My first question was, “what is pyrography?” I knew it had something to do with fire because of the prefix “pyro”,... »





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