Armani

Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this idea of selling fantasy paintings, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. First off, I needed some paintings to sell, right? I’m not an artist myself, but I have a bunch of friends who are crazy talented. So, I reached out to a few of them, showed them some examples of the kind of fantasy stuff I was looking for – you know, dragons, wizards, mythical creatures, the whole shebang. Some of them were into it, others not so much….

Hey everyone, it’s your old buddy back again with another hands-on project to share. Today, we’re diving into the world of Norse mythology, but not in the usual bookish way. I got my hands dirty trying to mess around with Norse statues. Getting Started First off, I needed to get a feel for what these statues are all about. I read up on the primary sources like the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda, which are basically the go-to texts for Norse mythology. These were put together in the 13th century…

Alright, so today I decided to mess around with some naked woman art. Yeah, you heard that right. I started out just browsing around, looking at what other people have done, you know, for “inspiration.” I stumbled upon all these old paintings and stuff. Some of them are pretty wild. There was this one quote I saw that stuck with me, it said, “Paintings featuring nude women serve as a rich canvas for intricate symbolism.” That got me thinking, maybe there’s more to this than just naked ladies. I also…

Okay, let’s talk about this V. S. Alexander thing. I had this project, and I was like, “How do I figure out who’s gonna win this election?” So, I started digging around the web, looking for information about this race in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. First, I was checking out some polls. You know, those things where they ask people who they’re gonna vote for? I found a bunch, but they were all saying different stuff. Some said this guy Eugene Vindman, a Democrat, was ahead. Others were saying Derrick…

Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into this “American Futurism” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. Started off just poking around, you know, curious about how folks back in the day pictured the future. Especially during that whole Cold War, Atomic Age deal. First, I hit up the usual spots online, just to get a feel for what’s out there. Found some interesting tidbits about how futurism was all wrapped up with government think tanks and what the economists were predicting. It got me thinking,…

Okay, here’s my experience about the “Alice in Wonderland” book illustration project: So, I started this little project a while back, you know, diving into the “Alice in Wonderland” book, but with a twist. I wanted to focus on the illustrations. I’ve always been a huge fan of the story, but this time I decided to really pay attention to the pictures that bring the whole thing to life. First off, I got my hands on a few different editions. You wouldn’t believe how many versions of this book are…

Today, I want to talk about Jacques d’Arc, the father of Joan of Arc. I’ve been digging into the history of this family for a while now, and it’s pretty interesting stuff. So, first off, I started by gathering some basic information. Jacques d’Arc was born around 1380, and he was a farmer. Not just any farmer, though – he owned about fifty acres of land near Domremy, which, you know, back in those days, was a pretty big deal. He wasn’t rich, but he was definitely doing better than…

Today, I wanted to dive into something a bit different from my usual tech stuff – quotes from Eva Peron. You know, Evita, the former First Lady of Argentina. I got curious about her after watching a documentary, and I thought, why not share this little exploration with you all? So, I started by just Googling “Eva Peron quotes.” I know, real basic, but hey, it’s a start. I landed on a few websites, nothing fancy, just your typical quote collections. They had the usual stuff like, “I demanded more…

Okay, so today I wanted to dive into something that’s been on my mind lately: who painted those awesome scenes of the American landscape? You know, the ones that make you feel like you’re standing right there in the middle of a vast, beautiful wilderness. So, I started where any curious person would these days – I googled it. Typed in “who painted scenes of the American landscape” and started scrolling. First few results pointed me straight to a guy named Thomas Cole. Apparently, this dude was a big deal…

Today I wanted to do something different, so I decided to create a piece of artwork featuring a female subject. I’ve always been fascinated by the different styles and techniques used in art, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to experiment. First, I gathered my materials. I chose to work with acrylic paints on canvas. I got a medium-sized canvas, a variety of brushes, and a palette of colors I thought would work well together. I decided to work with soft pastel colors for this piece. I…