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I am a mind bursting with creativity, always dolling up plans for the future and oddly enough, finding the channels to actually make them reality. I love to love, I love to travel, I love to spark debate. I am a very opinionated person who is in the midst

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Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Basics of feng shui: 1 of 14
The Art of Feng ShuiFeng shui has long been identified as the ancient Chinese art of creating an aura of harmonization by room arrangement. The time spent in such an area is meant to denote a sanctuary. Literally, it translates to "wind and water". Thus, its architectural and decorative style is one characterized by concepts ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Understanding Ancient Israel's history: 1 of 9
Recurrent violent attempts to eradicate the Jews birthed the modern Zionist movement. Jews began to flee Eastern Europe to escape the Czar's oppression and pogroms in the late 1800s. After the devastating genocide of World War II, the broken people searched for a homeland. Many found retreat in Palestine where they identified... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Unleashing creativity by expressing your emotions: 2 of 14
Passion's Palette: The Ingredients of InspirationWhat inspires a painter to paint? What instigates a chef to cook? What compels a sculptor to sculpt? What abstract, unarticulated energy is the force that drives an artisan to create? There's something about that sensual and clandestine authority of one sound, one smell, one to... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Painting tips and techniques: 1 of 5
Words of Wisdom from a Former Finger PainterCartoonist Scott Adams once said, "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." Hey, artists are only human. A paintbrush may not have an eraser or a backspace keystroke, but there are techniques to keep in mind when taking brush to paper. 1.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to oil paint: 3 of 14
Oil Painting: The Only Time You Should Choose "Fat Over Lean"Who can forget Bob Ross? The afro-topped gentleman with the soothing voice who could transform a blank canvas into a wilderness scene complete with snow capped mountains and "happy" birch trees for the little raccoons and possums. Most of us can't pull a Bob Ross by... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to draw: 7 of 30
Drawing: Never Having to Use the EraserPencil drawings are representational of the artist's vision, memory or imagination. Subjects range from realistic portraits to abstract images. There are five basic guidelines to creating realistic pencil drawings: line (or contour), analytical gesture, positive/negative shape and contou... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art How to draw the human body: 3 of 10
How to Draw the Human FigureFind a human being who is perfectly symmetrical and you will probably find a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow, too. The carnal body, as wondrous as it is mysterious, is by no means uniform shape. Thus, drawing the figure is largely based on careful observation of the subject, working on speci... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Calming colors in interior design schemes: 2 of 6
Calming Colors in DesignA number of things are responsible for instigating the senses. Among them, color is one of the most integrative and subliminal means of creating mood. Color theory suggests that cool colorsthe blues, the greens, the neutralsare the most calming and comforting hues that may be used.BlueBlue is our most ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles The history of ballet: 1 of 3
Tutu SurrealThe ballet. The very word conjures up lexis like grace, beauty, fluidity and charm. It's like the umbrella term for a thesaurus of all things exquisite. The lithe human body stretching and morphing in characteristic pointe work, grand pas de deux and high leg extensions is unlike any choreographed dance. Five basi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art The magic science of red: 1 of 3
The Color RedWhat is it about red that hypnotically captivates the eye? The vibrancy of our world is always momentarily paused at the sight of this gravitational color. Distinctly empowering and sensually mesmerizing, red has that subliminal tendency to enthrall the senses.It is by no accident that in color psychology, red is... More..