The interactive art movement emerged in the mid-’60s when artists began layering different media on canvases to create new and surprising effects. The movement has become commonplace thanks to companies like Microsoft, Google, and even Apple, whose iOS operating system utilizes some interactive art in its interface. However, that’s not to say all interactive art […]
The evidence is mounting that arts and crafts are good for kids and families. Children who participate in arts and crafts are more creative, have lower levels of stress and boredom, and have a better sense of self-esteem. In addition, creative children have better chances of finding successful careers as adults. Arts and crafts have […]
A violin is a very old musical instrument especially used in Europe and North America. This musical instrument comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. But did you know that the violin has different types of music and music that suit the different types of violins? It can make the musical instrument play […]
Do you love to create beautiful things? Or do you just like to dabble in arts and crafts as a hobby? Many view crafts as a hobby, but those who make a living creating beautiful crafts are often referred to as artists. Artists are highly skilled professionals who are creative, innovative, and imaginative. Artists entertain […]
Food photography is something that many of us take for granted. Why? Because of our cellphones, we can get that perfect shot of our filo pastries or that beautiful cone of ice cream. But we are not just shooting for Instagram or Facebook; we are trying to capture the perfect shot for our blog, magazine, […]
Music is all around us, and most of us enjoy it. But most of us don’t know much about it, other than a few famous artists and a few catchy tunes. But did you know that music has scientific roots? Music is a language discovered first by the Greeks, developed through the years, and today […]
Every time I talk about macro photography, it seems as if I’m typing out the same thing repeatedly. That’s because I’m sure that I’m not the only one who thinks you need a macro lens to shoot macro images. What is Macrophotography? Macro photography (also known as microphotography or close-up photography) is the process of […]
We don’t often think about the value of art. We buy a song on iTunes, pick up a book on Amazon, watch a TV show on Netflix, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But behind all those purchases is someone, probably a team of people, who worked on making it real. Art […]
Many newcomers to the ukulele market are under the misconception that “Ukuleles are easy! I can pick one up today and start strumming away!” The fact is, there are quite a few types of ukuleles, and each one has its pros and cons. Before you choose which one to get, learn the differences between the […]
There is no denying that light painting is a mind-blowing art that has started to gain popularity worldwide. The act of creating light art was popularised by a professional light painter called Tim Willits. He began creating light art in the early 1990s and had been doing it ever since. He’s been creating light art […]
