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I attempt to deconstruct an image into textures, colors, and forms. By breaking down a recognized form, the image focuses on simplicity and fundamentals. By examining the relationships between parts of the whole, each image can be an individual work, and a piece of a work. Using historical forms of photography, such as Polaroids and infrared film, works can come together and merge in an appreciation of imperfection and texture. Past and present can...

Review by Annelise LordsPrompts are everywhere and are in everything. It comes in different names too. Signals, intuition, gut feelings, fear etc., depending on your circumstance and or situation in life. A writing Prompt sparks creativity sending many signals to the brain. It possesses the power to ignite innovation, expand imagination sending your brain into places you can't imagine naturally. It will tickle your funny bone; you can't believe that...

Shulamith Behr (1946–2023) was honorary research fellow at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. Her books include Expressionism; Conrad Felixmüller, 1897–1977: Works on Paper; and Women Expressionists. A beautifully illustrated examination of the women artists whose inspired search for artistic integrity and equality influenced Expressionist avant-garde culture Women Artists in Expressionism explores how women negotiated the...

"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten - certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...

Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) Bonheur was the oldest of four artistic children born to the French landscape painter Raymond Bonheur. Rosa began sketching and sculpting animals at an early age and used her interest in animals to help her learn to read and write. She would sketch an animal for each letter of the alphabet and perfected her form by visiting butcher shops and cattle markets in Paris to achieve anatomically correct likenesses. Her 1853 masterpiece,...

Raises awareness of plight of refugees and internally displaced people Perfect gift for the globally conscious humanitarian Lavishly reproduced artwork in elegant hardcover coffee table format Ideal feature for International Women's Day (March 8), Women's History Month (March), World Refugee Day (June 20) Publisher profits donated to charity

A biography of the English storyteller and artist describing her life and work.

"Landry Hutton, quiet artist-in-residence of The Haven, came to Gossamer Falls to build a new life and a new home for her and her daughter--with the unexpected help of a handsome former Marine. But when danger threatens them, can Callum Shaw help protect both their hearts and lives?"--