African
American Art
One of the biggest icons of
African American art is Kadir
Nelson. This accomplished artist
started drawing when he was
only three years old. His early
interest in the creative process
grew as he did... Read
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African
American History
There are many shameful events
that make up the history of
a nation. Many countries have
been built on the backs of
the oppressed, and some political
powers mature slower than
others... Read
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African
American Quilts
African American quilts, and
the African American quilting
tradition have not gotten the
exposure they deserve. That
is, with African American quilts
one gets not just warm or decorative... Read
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Andy
Warhol Pictures
The art world has produced many
celebrities over the years,
but not many artists have achieved
success in their lifetime until
recently. Andy Warhol... Read
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Anne
of Green Gables
When you are a kid and you see
your first black and white movie,
you develop a sensibility for
the comfort, the culture, and
the quality of... Read
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Archie
Comics
I was first introduced to the
fascinating world of Archie
comics when I was in school.
Although comic books were expressly
banned, some kid had managed
to sneak in an Archie Comic. Read
more...
Art
Lessons
If you are looking for a constructive
activity that can be enjoyed
by the entire family, why not
try an art lesson? An art lesson
is a wonderful way to bring
the family together and spend
a few hours learning... Read
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Artist
Supplies
The term "starving artist"
conjures images of a bearded
man in a paint-covered smock
living in a studio apartment
that he can barely afford. Read
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Bela
Lugosi - Dracula
A lot of household names earn
their status because the stars
are beautiful, sexy, cast in
roles in which they deliver
great lines. One household name
may not include characteristics
of great beauty... Read
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Piano
Books
If you want to be a real pianist,
a selection of good piano books
is really a necessity. You can
spend as much time as you want
to practicing scales, but it
is simply not enough... Read
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St.
Patrick's Day
Festival is Ireland's official
celebration for Ireland's national
holiday - St. Patrick's Day.
Around the globe on the 17th
March, Ireland is celebrated
with parties and parades but
the BIG party is here in Ireland
where we celebrate in style
with five days and nights of
fantastic celebratory events,
most of which are free! Read
more...
