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Generative Art – Computers, Data, and Humanity | Off Book | PBS

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

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An intriguing combination of programmers, artists, and philosophers, these creators embrace a process that delegates essential decisions to computers, data sets, or even random variables. This allows important metaphors to arise in their work, calling attention to the relationship between humans and the computers that surround us, the mountains of information we generate, and the powerful impact that technology has on our relationships with each other.

Featuring:

Luke Dubois, Generative Composer
Scott Draves, Generative Artist
Will Wright, Game Designer

Music by:

Codex Machine, http://soundcloud.com/ms-codex
Luke Dubois, http://lukedubois.com
Revolution Void, http://www.jamendo.com/en/Artist/revolutionvoid
Tryad, http://tryad.org
Reno Project, http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/Reno_Project

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Mandy514 Art Models Pose

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Mandy514 Art Models Pose
Product DescriptionMandy514 provides a 360-degree view of an Art Models pose in the form of a series of 24 images showing the figure at 0-degrees, 15-degrees, 30-degrees, and so on. The images are formatted to fit a screen that is wider than it is tall or can be rotated to show the image in a landscape orientation.
The pose is intended for artists, illustrators, animators or anyone who needs a high quality figure reference. With it, you can practice drawing or Painting and improve your skills. Or, you can create finished works of art that you can sell. All poses are photographed in rotation and at high resolution. This pose is just one from our large collection at posespace.com

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Art of the Instakill

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

MUSIC – [ LISTEN http://bit.ly/IJt2Kf ] or [ DOWNLOAD http://bit.ly/L3MrEJ ]
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Huge thanks to Ithaca for helping make the sweet N7 armor.

And Freddie for letting us borrow his Chief outfit.

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Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
Product Description

“Susan Schwake’s Art Lab for Kids is a well-thought-out guide, making it easy to introduce art into children’s lives. Simple, clear explanations of technique, combined with inspiration from established artists, will enable children to feel successful and encouraged to explore art as a form of expression.” – Rebecca Emberley, best-selling children’s book author and illustrator

Art Lab for Kids will make a valuable contribution to the literature of children’s creative art experiences for teachers and others who believe in the value of Art in the education of all children. The activities are adaptable to learners of all levels and are highly creative and challenging while balancing the artistic process with the potential for a meaningful product. This book will be an important addition to our program in art teacher education.” – Bill Haust, Chairman, Department of Art Education, Plymouth State University

Art Lab for Kids encourages all ages to be fearless in seeking and nurturing their creativity. With lessons, inspiration, and advice, Susan Schwake gives you the tools to find and explore your artistic side.” – Kathreen Ricketson, found and editor of http://www.whipup.net and http://www.action-pack.com

A refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, Art Lab for Kids encourages the artist’s own voice, marks, and style. This fun and creative book features 52 fine art projects set into weekly lessons, beginning with drawing, moving through Painting and printmaking, and then building to paper collage and mixed media. Each lesson features and relates to the work and style of a contemporary artist. Lisa Congdon, Megan Bogonovich, and Amy Rice are just a few of the artists included. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hand-on fine art experiences. The lessons in this book are open-ended to be explored over and over–with different results each time! Colorful photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist’s personal style. Art Lab for Kids is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new art teachers. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises.

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What martial art could help me defend myself against actual attackers?

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

People are always picking fights with me in my neighbourhood. Usually I manage to beat them off but only just barely now I’d like to take up a martial art to help me out a bit but which one would be practical in a real-life situation?

I realise that knowing a mArtial art doesn’t mean it’s time for violence, I just want a bit of peace of mind is all. Give me some help, Y!Answers?

When you decide to begin training in martial art you have some questions you have to answer for yourself. Are you looking for a sport to play, an art to dedicate a lifetime to, or a quick fix method of self defence? Some combination of that perhaps? Most of us are, or were all three at times. Where do your priorities lie? You must first decide martial art , or fighting sport. The two are worlds apart, although they overlap in several areas, their mindset, and intent are opposite. You have to know also what is available to you. If you have Uechi-Ryu, and Bak Mei in your area, wanting to do TKD would not help you. Of the available options you must decide which one(s) interest you. Then you have to decide (take your time, it’s important) which available instruction is the one for you. You can change or quit if you don’t like it, but better to stay with the program right through (providing the program is a good one) for the best training. Style-hopping has in my experience cost many a martial artist their potential, so choose wisely, nobody here can tell you what to do for you. So do your homework well. Talk to instructors and students, watch classes, take ‘free introductory’ classes, make your decision. One more thing, good luck

Wood Abstract Black Wall Art Modern Contemporary Unique

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Wood Abstract Black Wall Art Modern Contemporary Unique
Product DescriptionBeautiful Wood Abstract Black Wall Art Modern Contemporary Unique S/3 36w, 26h

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Sheena Iyengar: The art of choosing

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

http://www.ted.com Sheena Iyengar studies how we make choices — and how we feel about the choices we make. At TEDGlobal, she talks about both trivial choices (Coke v. Pepsi) and profound ones, and shares her groundbreaking research that has uncovered some surprising attitudes about our decisions.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the “Sixth Sense” wearable tech, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the Arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate. Watch a highlight reel of the Top 10 TEDTalks at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10

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The Marquis Artists Desk Easel by Art Alternatives

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

The Marquis Artists Desk Easel by Art Alternatives
Product DescriptionBoth portable and compact this desk easel features a folding easel that adjusts to four positions. The Marquis can accommodate a canvas or drawing board up to 14 inches wide. Cleverly designed it has a drawer with three compArtments to hold brushes paints pencils scissors and other essential gear. The drawer latches securely for storage or during trips. Folded dimensions are 13-1/4 inches wide by 10-1/2 inches high by 2-3/4 inches deep. Very light weight. Includes a wooden palette that fits into the drawer and comes with a sturdy handle for carrying.

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How do I transfer album art from iPod to iTunes?

Monday, May 7th, 2012

I have a lot of cover art on my iPod touch that I want to transfer to another computer. I’ve already tried doing it a few times, and the songs upload but the cover Art doesn’t. (I also have the songs & art on a usb…). Please explain in steps that the technologically challenged would understand. Thank you.

You may refer to this step by step guide, it’s about how to transfer photos, songs, videos, etc from ipod to computer. It works pretty well for me.

http://aaronblog.blog.com/2012/02/02/how-to-transfer-ipod-photo-movie-music-playlist-to-computer-and-itunes-on-windows/

Awesome Owls Set by Paul Brent 8″x8″ Art Print Poster

Saturday, May 5th, 2012


Product DescriptionAwesome Owls Set by Paul Brent
Image Sizes 8″ x 8″
Paper Sizes 8″ x 8″

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