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The Practice and Science of Drawing: Line

By Harold Speed We've covered why one should be moved by the expression of form in Drawing and Vision in drawing. Now, let's move to Line Drawing . LINE DRAWING Most of the earliest forms of drawing known to us in history, like those of the child we were discussing in the last chapter, are largely in…

ByVintage Lifestyle 19 minRead time

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Vision in The Practice and Science of Drawing

By Harold Speed We've covered why one should be moved by the expression of form in Drawing. Now, i t is necessary to say something about Vision, if we are to have any grasp of the idea of form. What is Vision in Drawing An act of vision is not so simple a matter as the student…

ByVintage Lifestyle 27 minRead time

Arts & Culture Editor's Choice

The Practice and Science of Drawing

By Harold Speed "Art is the expression of the invisible by means of the visible" —Eugène Fromentin, a French painter and writer (24 Oct 1820 - 27 Aug 1876). Beautiful things seem to put us in correspondence with a world the harmonies of which are more perfect, and bring a deeper peace than this imperfect life seems…

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FREE Antique Book: Adventures-packed Journey to the West

Journey to the West is one of the four most cherished classics of Chinese literature. It was written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Cheng’en in the 16th century. The beautifully written novel has everything your teens and preteens will love: adventure, action, humor, and inspiring lessons about perfecting one's character. The beloved and somewhat…

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Humbling and Inspiring: Story of Saint Roch

Art has played the role of historian since antiquity. From cave paintings to church murals, traditional art was always used to depict events of historical significance. The scope of what traditional realist art can depict is beyond antiquated tragic tales and dusty portraits. They told stories of the divine and recorded righteous acts. Some pieces,…

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Story Behind The School of Athens Fresco by Raphael

The School of Athens (Italian: Scuola di Atene ) is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. It was painted between 1509 and 1511 as a part of Raphael's commission from Pope Julius II in 1509 to decorate the rooms now known as the Stanze di Raffaello , in the Apostolic Palace…

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Free DIY: Beautifully Illustrated Antique Books To Read to Your Kids Today

Reading books with your kids is such a powerful bonding activity, it can't possibly be overestimated. I love reading with my kids. We read as well as discuss what we've read almost every day, ever since they were little. They are teens now and still share with me what they're reading, what they find interesting,…

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My New Year Resolutions

New Year is such a wonderful time, including in a sense that we can all reflect on the year that passed. Alongside several personal achievements, and achievements of my friends and family that are so worth celebrating, I also looked at the year of 2018 in a healthy critical way: At mistakes I did, things…

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is a Must-See For Any Visitor To NYC

No matter how short or how long you're in NYC for, try to allocate at least 2-4 hours to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You'll be glad you did! The museum lets you experience over 5,000 years of art from around the Globe. 26,000 ancient Egyptian objects, the largest collection of Egyptian art outside of Cairo, are on display at the Museum. The…

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How To Bring Vintage Up To Date

There is a fine line between fashion-forward and style-inadequacy when it comes to incorporating vintage items in a current wardrobe. Fashion does have cycles and certain elements come back, but never in the same form, shape, color or texture. Most of us probably remember the 80's attention to shoulders (yeah, not that many looked good in…

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Arts & Culture

The Practice and Science of Drawing: Line

Vision in The Practice and Science of Drawing

The Practice and Science of Drawing

FREE Antique Book: Adventures-packed Journey to the West

Humbling and Inspiring: Story of Saint Roch

Story Behind The School of Athens Fresco by Raphael

Free DIY: Beautifully Illustrated Antique Books To Read to Your Kids Today

My New Year Resolutions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is a Must-See For Any Visitor To NYC

How To Bring Vintage Up To Date

Allure Beauty Box August 2017 Honest Review

Footwear Refashion

Tarrytown: An Easy Commute From NYC Weekend Getaway

Allure Beauty Box August 2017 Honest Review

Footwear Refashion

Tarrytown: An Easy Commute From NYC Weekend Getaway

Get FREE vintage patterns, exclusive how-tos, authentic recipes, and more!