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The Nostalgic joy of Christmas Music
For those that celebrate, there is nothing truly as overhyped as Christmas day. By the time the 25th rolls around the stores have been...
Georgia Balmer
Dec 13, 20204 min read
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Book Recommendations for Holiday Break
With the holidays rapidly approaching, many of us might find ourselves with some unprecedented downtime. What better way to spend a...
Isabell Sliwinski
Dec 12, 20203 min read
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10 Quick and easy crafts for the gift giving season!
With the holidays inching near us, it’s important to safely execute gift-shopping for your loved ones. This doesn’t mean you have to...
Nhi Nguyen
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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The Evolution of Fashion
I did a blog post similar to this one about music, and thought that fashion would be a great one to write about as well! So let's dive...
Priya Bisht
Nov 22, 20204 min read
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A Look Into the Symbolism Behind the Native American's Artistic Heritage
With November being Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving coming up--Native American culture is as important as ever. Art and...
Nhi Nguyen
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Neurological Benefits of Coloring
Whose favorite part of kindergarden wasn't coloring? A global childhood pastime, we can attribute some of the brightest days of our early...
Isabell Sliwinski
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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Modern horror movies-what makes them scary?
With films like ‘Hereditary,’ ‘Get Out,’ and ‘Parasite’ breaking Oscar records; we wonder what makes these modern horror films so...
Nhi Nguyen
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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How Has Music Evolved?
From practically the beginning of time, to present, music has been a part of this world. It may have began as chants, hymns, or simply...
Priya Bisht
Nov 4, 20203 min read
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What does Andy Warhol's 15 minutes of fame look like in 2020?
In a world of 24-hour news cycles, viral social media moments and tabloid dominance, Andy Warhol’s belief that we can all achieve 15...
Georgia Balmer
Nov 1, 20206 min read
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Intention In Contemporary Art
Motive is as elusive to determine for the observer as it is for the observer to determine the feeling an artist has while creating a...
Jonathan Lavoie
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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So virtual art. How do we make the best of it?
This is probably not going to be your first or last blog related to quarantine. The fact is that, while businesses are beginning to open...
Nhi Nguyen
Oct 25, 20202 min read
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Is Banksy still relevant in 2020?
It’s hard to find a tourist shop in Britain that doesn’t sell a single Banksy print, or at least a Banksy mug. The elusive artist is...
Georgia Balmer
Oct 21, 20204 min read
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Which Type of Acrylic Paint Is Best For You?
Come along! and gain a further understanding of acrylics: Professional Grade: Deepest pigmentation, best available, best purchase, finest...
jbmonee89
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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How to Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle, Artistically Of Course
Climate change. Global warming. Yes, these concepts are real. And yes, you have the power to change it! Every year, Earth continues to...
Priya Bisht
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Should you make the switch to digital art?
With 2020 being hit by Covid-19 and other related dramatics, many artists find themselves in a hunch for what next step to take to...
Nhi Nguyen
Oct 11, 20202 min read
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Tips For Using Procreate
As you all probably know, many people have made the switch from pencil and paper to tablet and stylist! Digital art is all the rage, with...
Priya Bisht
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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Is a Banana Taped to the Wall Truly Art?
Cattelan’s rendition of the socioeconomic parody portrayed through a banana—which some may regard as a rather comical fruit—is a...
Isabell Sliwinski
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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Writer’s Block, and How to Fix it
As I am writing this blog, I am ironically experiencing writer's block right at this moment. I believe that writing is a major form of...
Priya Bisht
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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What makes Makoto Shin Ai’s films so special?
Your name, Weathering with You, Garden of Words: is usually what you might think of when you hear the name Makoto Shin Ai. Known for his...
Nhi Nguyen
Sep 28, 20203 min read
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Gender Inequality in Dance Leadership
Nowadays, as soon as a person learns someone is a professional or pre-professional dancer, they follow with the same prompt response: “I...
Isabell Sliwinski
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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The Power Of Music
Do you ever wonder why you feel better when you listen to music? Do you wonder why when you roll the windows down and belt out the lyrics...
Priya Bisht
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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Things You Should Know When Building Your Art Portfolio in High School
In the US, if you take IB Art or AP Art in school, chances are, you’ll be asked to create a portfolio to submit to the program for a...
Nhi Nguyen
Sep 17, 20204 min read
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How To Get Inspired!
Do you feel like you’ve been stuck in a rut lately with your art? Do you pick up your paintbrush just to put it down because you feel...
Priya Bisht
Sep 9, 20202 min read
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Exclusive Interview with Artist Karlsun Alcantra
Kalsun Alcantra is a professional artist based in the Philippines. Today Karlsun brings his boundless knowledge of art with his...
Isabell Sliwinski
Sep 7, 20202 min read
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