Eric Mindling of TraditionsMexico.com visits with the master potters of San Marcos Tlapatzola in Oaxaca Mexico. Part I follows the process from digging clay to throwing a pot. Part II, The Potters of San Marcos: The Fire and the Market continues the process from slipping and burnishing the pot to firing and selling in the Oaxaca market.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
"The Neverending Story" theme song by Limahl (video)
...for the 1984 film. If you have never seen "The Neverending Story", it is a delightful film about coping with life and the importance of the imagination. A film for adults and child alike. There were other films in the series, but this original and first is definitely the best.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Abstract Art Painting Techniques Acrylics on Canvas by Peter Dranisin (video)
Abstract art painting techniques - video lessons and original art paintings. http://abstractartlesson.com
http://petesoriginalart.com
http://petesoriginalart.com
How to decorate a wooden frame using polymer clay (video)
A simple but effective way to decorate a wooden frame to give it that personal, distinctive look. Picture frame craft, polymer clay cane [pixel heart].
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Genuis of Photography (documentary video) -
In the course of our 170 year relationship, photography has delighted us, served us, moved us, outraged us and occasionally disappointed us. But mainly, it has intrigued us by showing the secret strangeness that lies beneath the world of appearances. And that is photography’s true genius.
Follow the story of photography in BBC Four’s six-part series ‘The Genius of Photography’. See some of the most famous photographs ever taken and find out more about what made them so very special.
The Genius of Photography is an excellent 6-part episode documentary initially presented on BBC, then to National Geographic, chronicling the history and progress of photography as an art form and a hobby that spanned from 19th century to this day. BBC Four’s series examines the crucial events and the important photographs that have started the growth of photography – from the first photographic process called daguerreotype to digital camera, from portraits towards photo-journalism, from art to creative advertising.
The film tells the tales behind the world’s greatest photographers, the first photographs they taken and the acknowledgement of photography being a reputable medium; from its usage as a necessary family ownership to the digital age. The film showcases interviews with some living legend photographers such as Martin Parr, William Eggleston, Jeff Wall, Juergen Teller, Nan Goldin, William Klein, Robert Adams, Sally Mann and Andreas Gursky, to fully understand what makes a genuinely great photograph.
As a breakdown of the history of photography the 1st episode discusses many ground and delivers an abundance of information. For the period of 170 years, photography bring joy to us, inspired us, surprise us, outraged us and at times upset us. Yet mostly, it has fascinated us about its wonderful, excitement and democratic medium which has changed the way we view ourselves and the world around us.
Below is a 15 minute excerpt from this extraordinary BBC series. Check out BBC stores online to purchase or download the complete series.
Follow the story of photography in BBC Four’s six-part series ‘The Genius of Photography’. See some of the most famous photographs ever taken and find out more about what made them so very special.
The Genius of Photography is an excellent 6-part episode documentary initially presented on BBC, then to National Geographic, chronicling the history and progress of photography as an art form and a hobby that spanned from 19th century to this day. BBC Four’s series examines the crucial events and the important photographs that have started the growth of photography – from the first photographic process called daguerreotype to digital camera, from portraits towards photo-journalism, from art to creative advertising.
The film tells the tales behind the world’s greatest photographers, the first photographs they taken and the acknowledgement of photography being a reputable medium; from its usage as a necessary family ownership to the digital age. The film showcases interviews with some living legend photographers such as Martin Parr, William Eggleston, Jeff Wall, Juergen Teller, Nan Goldin, William Klein, Robert Adams, Sally Mann and Andreas Gursky, to fully understand what makes a genuinely great photograph.
As a breakdown of the history of photography the 1st episode discusses many ground and delivers an abundance of information. For the period of 170 years, photography bring joy to us, inspired us, surprise us, outraged us and at times upset us. Yet mostly, it has fascinated us about its wonderful, excitement and democratic medium which has changed the way we view ourselves and the world around us.
Below is a 15 minute excerpt from this extraordinary BBC series. Check out BBC stores online to purchase or download the complete series.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Star Wars "Duel of the Fates" (music video)
My favourite part of "The Phantom Menace - Episode 1 - Star Wars", would have to be this duel and the accompanying music! Epic!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
"The Island Awaits You" by Steve Jablonsky (music video)
Haunting, beautiful, yet slightly disturbing, music from the excellent sci-fi film "The Island" starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. Steve Jablonsky was a student of famed composer, Hans Zimmer
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