In their own words: Empowering Educators, Igniting Passion: ASM Materials Education Foundation Shapes Tomorrow’s Innovators in Materials Science! Watch This! Making Material Difference The ASM Materials Education Foundation provides for the advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge through its support of education and research. The Foundation introduces hands-on curriculum to provide educators with the tools to increase … Continue reading Master Educators Helping Teachers: ASM Materials Education Foundation
The Gifting – A New Abstract-ish, Neo-Expressionist-ish… well you decide…
In my last post on this, I started stating this piece is almost un-original in the borrowing of styles, isms, and possibly even components from other artists... well my brain is so full of art that I just let it roll with whatever comes out... I'll worry about defining it later. I decided. to. start … Continue reading The Gifting – A New Abstract-ish, Neo-Expressionist-ish… well you decide…
Sawsan’s New Elephant – baby steps
In case I didn't state it in my last post on this new painting, I'm still thinking g of making this mostly monochromatic... mostly meaning it will be deeply layered overweigh greys and whites... we shall see if I change my mind, but for now, I started as I intended ... with some undercoats of colour. … Continue reading Sawsan’s New Elephant – baby steps
A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
A few years ago I painted an elephant for my wife, Sawsan. It's her favourite painting. It forced me out of my comfort zone to paint in that style and I've wanted to return to it ever since... plans for finishing a teaching degree, relocation to another country, selling house, moving around, and finally settling … Continue reading A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
An Obsession to Fill – Deconstructing Picasso’s Guernica
I feel that I became interested in Picasso's Guernica way before my time living in Spain. However, that might be where my obsession with it began, as I spent nearly every other Sunday in the special gallery for this painting at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. I believe it was there in 1996 … Continue reading An Obsession to Fill – Deconstructing Picasso’s Guernica
A few other ‘Isms’ not to be Left unmentioned – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The significance of Prehistoric Art, Medieval Art, Neoclassicism, Bauhaus, Kinetic Art, Digital Art, Installation Art, Digital Circles, and Lowbrow Art, in the evolution of art cannot be overstated. These movements and styles, spanning from the ancient to the contemporary, have all made important contributions to the development of art, each in their unique ways. Let … Continue reading A few other ‘Isms’ not to be Left unmentioned – An ‘Isms’ Overview
How and where did culture influence art movements – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Culture has played a significant role in shaping art movements throughout history. Art movements reflect the values, beliefs, and attitudes of the society in which they emerged, and they are often influenced by the social, political, economic, and intellectual developments of the time. One example of culture influencing art movements is the Renaissance, which was … Continue reading How and where did culture influence art movements – An ‘Isms’ Overview
How and where did technology impact art movements – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The use of technology in art has been present for centuries, with examples such as Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical inventions or the camera obscura used by Vermeer to create his paintings. However, the emergence of technology as a central theme in contemporary art began in the mid-twentieth century. One of the earliest technology art movements … Continue reading How and where did technology impact art movements – An ‘Isms’ Overview
How and where did politics influence art movements – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Politics has had a significant influence on art movements throughout history. Here are a few examples: Renaissance Art: The Renaissance period in Europe was marked by a revival of classical learning and humanism. It was also a time of political upheaval, with city-states vying for power and the Catholic Church asserting its dominance. Art during … Continue reading How and where did politics influence art movements – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Materials in Art: And then there’s now… An ‘Isms’ Overview
There are numerous materials used in the production of art in the 21st century(-ish). Here are some examples: Digital Media: With the advent of technology, digital media has become a popular medium in contemporary art. Artists use software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D modeling programs to create their works. Some examples include: Cory … Continue reading Materials in Art: And then there’s now… An ‘Isms’ Overview
The New Renaissance Mindset 