All posts tagged: August 2016

Reflections: Waiting for Fall…..

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August 30 / 16 I’m waiting for Fall. I’ve braved the heat of Summer 2016. Now it’s time for the season to change. Waiting for the crisp cool air….not too hot….not too cold. Just right in the middle. Waiting for the leaves to changes colors, wonderful colors! Just the thought of how God creates an assortment of color in the leaves….priceless! When September 22 comes…….I’ll be here waiting.         Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday, be always blessed.                 featured images: pixeltalk.net & pinterest

Creative Close-Up: Art Talk w/Stephen Silver

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August 29 / 16  Hi! The last weekend for this month has passed. I’m in the middle of getting September ready and it’s time for Art Talk with Stephen Silver. Reminder, these art talks will continue for the rest of this year. Here are 11-15.   Art Talk 11- Stephen Silver : Artistic Self Confidence       Art Talk 12- Stephen Silver : CREATE!, TELL!, SELL your ideas       Art Talk 13- Stephen Silver : The ART of Happiness     Art Talk 14- Stephen Silver :ENCOURAGEMENT can save a life       Art Talk 15- Stephen Silver : Sketchbook Drawings   Great lessons from Mr. Silver. I hope you can learn something today. Enjoy the rest of your Monday, be blessed always.   http://www.silvertoons.com stephensilver.blogspot.com Stephen Silver YouTube                   featured image: youtube

@ The Event: London

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August 19 / 16 Good Morning and Happy Friday! No more @ The Museum….it is now @ The Event. Today we’re visiting across the pond in London, England. Lots of things are always happening in London….. (cred: visitlondon.com & music festival wizard) ART/PHOTOGRAPHY, ETC.. William Kentridge: Thick Time ♦ September 21, 2016 – January 15, 2017 / Whitechapel Art Gallery / 80-82 Whitechapel High Street London E1 7QX / +44 (0) 20 7522 7888 / http://www.whitechapelgallery.org Discover the South African artist’s fascinating works with William Kentridge: Thick Time at the Whitechapel Gallery, his first major solo exhibition in the UK. Known for his drawings, theatre productions and films, Kentridge also specialises in complex installations. The exhibition features six large-scale works created between 2003 and 2016, which gives an insight into the artist’s vision throughout his career — Abstract Expressionism at Royal Academy of Arts ♦ September 24, 2016 – January 2, 2017 / Burlington House London W1J 0BD / +44 (0) 20 7300 8000 / http://www.royal.academy.org.uk Rediscover one of the greatest art movements of the 20th …

Essay Short: The Art of Fashion

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August 13 / 16 Something new is added to Shadowbox. Essay Short. This is where Shadowbox conducts a short essay on a subject. Today that subject is fashion.   Is fashion art? That’s not only a typical question, but it’s a good question. I wasn’t sure of this at first. I always thought of fashion as the models on catwalks wearing the latest clothes, at a ridiculous price. I never thought about how the lines create a silhouette or an illusion to make a simple fabric to create a one of a kind piece. I didn’t think of this till several years ago. That is when you look at the illustrations from the designers. Just like artists, designers get their inspirations from all places. They come up with patterns, colors, and then once they have the illustration in place, they add the fabric and textures. Well they do have people to help them with that.     The art work of fashion is just as precise and detailed as a painting or sculpture. They take the …

Scene Wednesday: Hollihock Writer’s Conference & Writeaway In Italy

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August 10 / 16 Good Afternoon! This week is going a bit fast and we’re in the middle of it. It’s Hump Day Wednesday and there are two things to pass along. First, Hollihock Writer’s Conference…… (cred: hollihock.org) HOLLIHOCK WRITERS CONFERENCE Write | Inspire | Educate | Network NEW BEDFORD, MA   AUGUST 26 – 28, 2016   Join the creative community of New England including published authors, educators, and industry professionals as we explore all aspects of the writing life. Over this three-day conference, take part in discussions about the literary world of creative writing, poetry, and non-fiction; attend panels to learn tips on finding an agent and writing query letters; get your hands dirty in workshops and master classes; and hear professional writers share their work. Hollihock welcomes writers in any phase of their literary life, from beginners intimidated by the blank page, to published professionals looking for a network of fellow creative thinkers to share ideas. Join us August 26-28, 2016 and immerse yourself in the creative world for a wonderful weekend of …

Film Review: Suicide Squad

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August 8 / 16 What happens when you throw a team of the most dangerous people together? And you want them to save the world? Well that’s what’s Suicide Squad is all about. Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) an intelligence operative, wants to assemble a team of the worst criminals for a high risk mission. You have Deadshot (Will Smith) a hitman, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) a psychopath and girlfriend of the Joker (Jared Leto), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney) just a petty thief, Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuaye-Agbaje) a cannibalistic monster, El Diablo (Jay Hernandez) an ex-gangster with pyrokinetic powers, and Slipknot (Adam Beach) a mercenary. Last, but not least Waller recruits an archaeologist, Dr. June Moone (Cara Delevingne) who is possessed by Enchantress, a witch-goddess sorceress. Their mission: to infiltrate the city to stop a terrorist attack, but there is more to it than that…….   Suicide Squad is just like a regular comic book film should be. Filled with action, always action. Some of the villains we know, some we don’t. Margot Robbie hit the nail on the …

Shadow Spotlight: Arts Business Institute

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August 8 / 16 Hello and good morning! The second week of August is here, have a few posts to put this week. First, Arts Business Institute or ABI is this month’s Creative Close-Up. (cred: arts business institute) The Arts Business Institute was founded as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2002 to serve a crucial, common need in the art- and craft-making communities – practical business education for creative entrepreneurs. The Arts Business Institute partners with art nonprofits, business development centers and art education organizations across the nation to provide specialized technical assistance and business education for studio artists, craft professionals and creative entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses to a national audience of collectors and galleries. Curriculum:  The Arts Business Institute offers a structured curriculum developed by industry experts over the past 15 years. Courses include product development, production schedules, booth design, display and lighting, gallery negotiations, event marketing, wholesaling, retailing, gallery start-up, credit, collection and sales terms, licensing, intellectual property, pricing, contracts and many other topics. Our Unique Strategy:  Many artists struggle with the day-to-day …

Editor’s Desk: August 2016

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August  1 / 16 Volume 4 / #8 Well….August is here. Not much going on this month, but that doesn’t mean that the month will be slow….at least I hope not. I’m keeping tabs on the Association of Writers & Writing Program’s (AWP) next conference & book fair. It will be held in Washington D.C., February 8-11, 2017. I will have more information coming soon. Movie reviews are coming along. I got about maybe two or three reviews in store. Changes are being made to the site. There is a Fashion section, @ the Museum is no more….it’s now @ the Event and Shadowbox is going across the pond to get some info on events happening in London. Lastly, Shadowbox is setting up literary submissions for poetry and short stories. I will have more on that soon. Enjoying August starts now……                       featured image: wallpaperscraft.com