Inspirational Stories

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get into medieval reenactment for a while now, and what’s a knight without his trusty shield, right? I finally decided to take the plunge and craft my very own medieval shield. It was quite the adventure, let me tell you! First things first, I had to do some digging around to figure out what kind of shield I wanted. You know, there are tons of different shapes and styles from the medieval period. I spent a good few hours just browsing through images and…

Today I bumped into something called the “Salon des Refuses.” Sounds fancy, right? It translates to “exhibition of rejects” in French. Turns out, it was a big deal back in 1863 in Paris. I guess a lot of artists submitted their works to this official art show, the Paris Salon, and a whole bunch got turned down. So, what happened next? They decided to throw their own show. I started digging around. These rejected pieces were displayed in their own exhibition, also called the Salon des Refuses. Apparently, this wasn’t…

Today I’m going to dive into something a bit different, something that really caught my eye. I stumbled upon some info about Gustav Klimt and his love for cats. Yeah, you heard that right, the famous painter was a big-time cat person. I mean, who knew? So, I started digging around. Found out that this guy, known as the “crazy cat lady” of the art world, used to let cats roam all over his studio. Can you imagine the chaos? But it gets better. Apparently, he had a favorite cat…

I’ve been messing around with some old tools from the Middle Ages. I’m talking about stuff from way back, like the stuff you see in museums or read about in history books. I started by looking at what they used back then. You know, simple things. I mean, these folks didn’t have fancy machines. They used mostly iron and wood for their tools. And guess what? If something broke, they just fixed it on the spot. Then I got into their weapons. They had spears, swords, axes, and bows and…

Hey everyone, it’s your boy back at it again. Today, I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind for a while: “Is the Ethiopian Bible the oldest Bible?” This question has been buzzing around, and I wanted to get to the bottom of it. So, I rolled up my sleeves and started digging. First, I hit up the usual spots—you know, the internet, some online forums, and a few articles here and there. I found some interesting tidbits, like how the Ethiopian Bible is written on goat skin in…

Today, I’m gonna dive into something a bit darker, something that’s been on my mind lately – the devil in art. Yep, you heard that right. I started this whole project with a simple idea: to create an artwork of the devil. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? But boy, was I in for a ride. First off, I started digging into the history of how the devil’s been portrayed in art. I stumbled upon all these old paintings where the dude’s depicted as this beast-like creature, all twisted and scary. Think…

Okay, so I’ve been on this kick lately trying to figure out how to get my skin looking like it did back when I was a teenager. I remembered reading something about ancient Egyptians and their beauty secrets, so I thought, why not give it a shot? I mean, those folks had it going on, right? First off, I did some digging, you know, just to see what they actually used. Turns out, it’s all about natural stuff, like oils and things you probably have in your kitchen. No fancy…

Let me tell you, figuring out this whole family philosophy thing was a real journey for me. I started by digging into the ideas of those big-shot philosophers – Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. They had some pretty interesting, and sometimes conflicting, thoughts on what family really means. I spent a good chunk of time reading up on their theories. Aristotle, that guy was all about family being this natural and good thing. He talked about how it builds up those warm and fuzzy feelings we call affection. I could relate…

Okay, guys, let’s talk about my latest project – an “Antigone” painting. It’s been a wild ride, so buckle up! I started by diving deep into the story of Antigone. You know, the classic Greek tragedy? Man, what a story! This girl, Antigone, decided to bury her brother even though the king, Creon, forbade it. Major family drama, right? I spent hours reading different versions and analyses of the play. It’s all about disobedience, loyalty, and some seriously tough choices. After getting a good grasp of the story, I began…

You know, I’ve always been a fan of caps. Not just any caps, but those famous cap brands that everyone seems to recognize. So, I decided to do a little digging and try out some of the most talked-about ones. Started with the Classic First off, I went straight for the classic baseball cap. I mean, who hasn’t heard of it? Turns out, this style has been around since the 1860s, initially worn by the Brooklyn Excelsiors baseball team. I picked up a few from different brands, just to see…