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Andrea Miller Theisson lives just west of Gettysburg in an 1830 farmhouse, where she maintains her studio. Theisson is a magna cum laude graduate of the Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia. She is dedicated to a multi-mused and amused artistic life, organic

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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Does God have a sense of humor: 1 of 25

Oh yes! We simply are meant to laugh! Proof of God’s humor includes the amazing platypus, Murphy’s Law, herding cats, rain on our parades, the George Burns movie Oh God!, and all the daily ironies, quirks and surprises that make us laugh at ourselves. It’s a built-in way to keep us h...
Arts & Humanities > Art History How to tell if it's a 'work of art': 1 of 19

Technically, anything created with pure expressive motives can be a work of art. Art is nonfunctional other than aesthetically. Craft can be art. It is above and beyond the form required for function. All artistic mediums, including music and the written word, can fit into this category of works of art. There is some food th...
Business > Small & Home Business When to quit your job and start your own business: 1 of 14

To quit your job and start your own business is a huge decision. To be ready for this, you must evaluate your ability to generate instant income from your enterprise or to “float the boat” financially for at least a year or more. Many business statistics predict that you may not make a full profit or ...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Why creativity is mankind's greatest asset: 1 of 14

Creativity is what separates us from the animals. It is what has expanded our consciousness beyond the primitive. It is a process that synthesizes perceptions and information, connects the dots and yet, also, sometimes magically transcends reality. It is thinking beyond the box, if that means the earliest c...
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art How to invest in art: 2 of 21

Art should be an investment made from the heart, yet objective knowledge is always optimal to ensure a sound result for your money. There are many considerations when investing in this market. You can approach your investment by genre, which is style of art, or from the perspective of appreciation, more likely in certain med...
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) What to include in a portable arts and crafts kit: 1 of 8

Every good artist has a travel-kit, as well as thoughtful parents and teachers. The portable kit can be something as simple as a tackle-box, or bigger and more spacious, like an old suitcase. What should be included may vary according to the skill-levels and preferences of the artists or artists-in-training, but ...
Arts & Humanities > Art History Abstract painting explained: 2 of 14

Form and color alone are the two main hallmarks of Abstract Painting. Russian Wassily Kandinsky was perhaps the first to fully verbalize and show this, with his "Improvisations," painted around 1910 - 1915. Many others followed: Mondrian, Stella, Leger, Klee, Duchamp, de Kooning along with Pablo Picasso, who was the most pro...
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) The philosophy of awareness in the wilderness: 2 of 12

Awareness is a word defined as "knowing" and "being conscious." In the wilderness, this can mean a truly spiritual state of communication with nature. It can mean survival or not. It can lead to incredible creative revelations. It can be scientific. Many of us live in the woods, some of us visit. Awareness is essential. I've...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Finding daily happiness in small things: 1 of 5

Happiness can be finding the joy in small things, and this daily practice expands your overall well-being. Just awakening to a new day is cause for happiness, if you think about it. A fresh start, and a new day bring positive energy to even the most negative thoughts when you consider the alternative. Life it...
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Should a jewelry designer be required to reveal if stones are real or synthetic?: 5 of 22

This is a matter of ethics as well as artistic integrity. Any jewelry designer or manufacturer should have a policy of open and full disclosure about materials and methods, as well as the quality of gems or metals used. It is about craftsmanship and standing by your choices. Informed customers will demand t...