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I am a twenty-four year old female out of Durham, North Carolina with a degree in Architecture, a General Contracting License, and the beginings of a career as a painter. I'll be married this summer to a wonderful man, I have a cat I'm devoted to, and I guess

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Arts & Humanities > Making Art Tips for using oil pastel: 4 of 4
Oil pastels are a marvelous compromise between our childhood crayons and traditional oil painting. If you are looking for a simple, portable, low-space-requirements, non-spill (though certainly not non-mess) way of creating beautifully colored artwork, then this is for you.First, lets look at the material itself. The crayons ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Non-traditional weddings: Alternatives to the bouquet toss: 4 of 4
Perhaps you don't like the idea of getting up in front of everyone to do something as undignified as the bouquet toss- we've all heard the legends, the bouquet breaking the chandelier in a nice hotel, or getting snagged irretrievably in the branches of a nearby tree. Perhaps everyone is married, and there would be no one to c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art How to create a successful design: 3 of 3
Without a solid composition, a strong and successful design, a work of art cannot stand on it's own, no matter how brilliant the technique or inspired the idea. Composition is what holds it all together, bringing the eye to and through the piece.There are several type of compositions.Strong Focal AreaIn this composition, the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Flowers for your fall wedding: 3 of 3
A fall wedding does not necessarily mean decorations composed of hay bales, pumpkins, and tree branches clad in fall foliage! There are so many beautiful options:Calla Lilies: they come in gorgeous jewel tones, and are so gracefulRosemary and Sage: unexpected, fragrant, and subtly gorgeousSunflowers: exuberant and high contra... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Beware of artist identity theft: 2 of 2
I have to say that the only effective way I can think of to prevent artistic identity theft- plagiarism- dowright thievery- is to educate the public. The sawed-off shotgun technique would be simpler, but less legal and would rack up more in travel expenses. If your average art buyer can be taught to distinguish between an ori... More..