And the fights begin!
THIS VIDEO IS PURELY FAN-MADE AND IS IN NO WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MUSICAL ARTISTS OR ANIME COMPANY IN ANY WAY
Duration : 0:9:23
Naruto Online Chat #6 Art is a Bang
Plate Works Design Your Own Plate Kit
Have your child design a plate that will last a lifetime! PlateWorks includes everything you need to make plastic plates or mugs that are break resistant and dishwasher safe. Use our drawing pages and washable markers to make your drawing, or use almost any other art materials. You can also simply send in a favorite photo in the postage paid envelope provided, or do your entire project online using our Internet drawing and photo placement tools. Your name, date or special message can appear around the rim for no extra charge, or choose to have your art cover the entire plate. Extra plates and mugs are available.
Face Shading & Online Art Classes!
Yes, yes, I am a goof. 
I like it that way. To see the final image of this, go here: http://www.flickr.com/willowing check out my online art classes here: http://www.willowing.ning.com – etsy: http://www.willowing.etsy.com & http://www.willowing.org – i like emails! tam[at]willowing[dot]org – lots of love to dyouououou xoxox
Duration : 0:9:58
Yoga DVD – Yoga and the Art of Aging
http://www.yoga.org.nz Presents the Complete Yoga DVD “Yoga & The Art Of Aging ” Free on You Tube in High Definition. Part 1 of 6 . Sarsha takes Al & Alena through a yoga series to aid the aging process. Week one is focused on the core and spine stability. These 6 videos are part 1 of a 7 part series. The compete download is available from our website. For the complete one hour class please use the play list . Or visit http://www.yogaonline.info the full hour streams from the front page with no breaks as the playlist changes. Please check our Yoga Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/FreeYogaVideos for the complete playlist of this video.
Can Yoga Help Aging ?
Ask B.K.S. Iyengar he has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than 75 years.
Here he is practicing Yoga in 1938
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmOUZQi_6Tw
and Yoga in 1991 at 70. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eEFlYVff4Q&feature=related then here is an interview70 years later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FYtX7xsXxw
Duration : 0:10:3
Birdman’s Guide to Buying Art Online
Some of the reasons for buying art online:
These days you can see just about every style of art there is to be seen online in the comfort of your own home or office. This saves you a tremendous amount of time where you don’t have to go walk around a huge gallery, drive a long distance and end up looking at art that you have no idea who painted it, what materials they used, etc. You’ll be surprised how many people just love art and are not experts on techniques, painters’ names or styles. Another benefit to buying art online is the fact that at most online galleries, you will get a short biography on the artist who painted the piece as well as the and their style & price. What if you have a question that isn’t answered at the online gallery you’re viewing? Well in the real world, sometimes finding someone to help answer your questions can take you a tremendous amount of time & there are even times when you won’t find anyone who can help you at all. When you browse online galleries you generally have the option to email the artist directly and then you can have your answer within minutes- depending on how busy the artist is and when they’re checking their email but that’s still a huge bonus over scouring an entire gallery for someone to help you.
Reasons you have for purchasing art:
I’m sure it seems like the obvious thing but in truth many people overlook this point as their basis for buying art in the first place. You have to know WHY you are purchasing art in order to get the right piece. Think about it for a moment, are you buying a painting for someone you love, for your home, for the office decor or maybe as an investment piece? Or perhaps you want to start collecting artwork from a particular artist to build up a nice collection. Each reason I’ve shown you as well as others you might have in mind require a different outlook when you’re purchasing from the style of art, the subject matter to the most obvious- the price. Not too many people want to spend a few thousand on a painting they’re just going to hang up in their living room or hallway but on the other hand, if you’re wanting your first piece of art for investment reasons, you won’t want to pick up a 5 x 7 picture of a fruit salad in a plastic frame. Also, don’t just consider the piece you’re looking for but also the artist, their reputation as well in determining the price of the piece. Naturally, a very well-known artist who sells a lot of their work and is featured in many showings will charge more for their work than someone who’s just beginning in the art world.
What’s more important? The latest trends or Personal Taste?
Let’s face it, we all fall into this trap at some point in our lives- whether it’s to do with clothes, cars and yes, even art. There are so many people who purchase an art piece simply because the style is popular or the artist is very well-reknowned yet they honestly don’t like the piece they bought at all-they bought it just to be “fashionable”. Well speaking from personal experience and as an artist myself I want to give you a big tip that is too often overlooked but it is the VERY reason you should be buying art in the first place- because you love it!!
Don’t worry about the latest trends in art styles or the popular subject matter for paintings or even how the frame looks that the piece came in. First and foremost before going any further in the purchasing process ask yourself this- ” DO I really like this piece?”, “Does it speak to me?” These are the sorts of questions you need to ask yourself before you even talk to the artist. I will admit it, naturally I want people to purchase my work BUT most importantly I want them to be in love with it, to have it speak to them in some form, have it convey an emotion to them that just cries out “I have to have that painting!!” Unlike a car or a blouse, always go with your personal taste and intuition when purchasing any form of artwork.
What sort of medium should I choose?
As you may well know, art comes in so many forms, I can’t even begin to do them justice here but as a few examples: you have watercolors, oils, acrylics, photographs,digital art, statues, murals, etc. Which style is the most valuable or the most respected? The truth is that the medium the artist used to create their painting means very little in the end buying decision if you’re truly in love with the piece. Take for example, I’m going to a site that sells acrylic paintings and even though I’ve never owned such a painting and never really cared for that medium, I find a piece that speaks to me; it has a beautiful bright and bold tropical rainforest scene with a gorgeous flock of birds in the foreground and I’m just in awe of the craftmanship this artist has used. Would I just say to myself,” Mike, you hate acrylic paintings, don’t waste your money on that”? NO WAY in the world would I be this foolish!! Naturally I’d buy this piece because it spoke to me, it gave me something that transcends the paint used or the surface where it was painted on. This is the sort of mindset you have to get yourself into. There are so many wonderful pieces of art that are being created every day around the entire world in various mediums- from acrylic to digital paintings to 3-D images- what makes any of these styles less important than another? Absolutely nothing but your own taste. If you see a watercolor painting and love it- buy it!! if you see a digital painting that speaks to your soul- buy it!! Do you see where I’m coming from here? If you’re brand new to the art world, let me give you a few definitions of some of the more popular styles:
1. Abstract- This is art where the artist an artist either exaggerates or simplifies the form of the subject to attach emotion or other meaning to it.
2. Art Deco- A form of abstract art, this celebrates technical advances of the 1920’s and 30’s. Art deco paintings have a slick, metallic look, they include jarring angles & use machinery colors.
3. Gouache watercolors- This is a type of watercolor that include white pigments that make them thicker & more opaque than other types of watercolor paintings.
4. Impressionist- This type came into being in the late 19th century and include such well known painters as Monet and Renoir. These painters altered their strokes to approximate the effects of changes in lighting on the subject. Impressionism still remains very popular among artists, collectors & art enthusiasts.
5. Pop- Pop art shows contemporary, common objects in a way that makes a sTatement about modern culture. You might be familiar with the work of Andy Warhol who painted Campbell’s soup cans- he was a pop artist.
6. Realist- Realism art portrays faithful and realistic depictions of subjects; this comes from the idea that any subject is worthy of being painted in and of itself.
7. Surreal- Surrealism, is a very cool approach to art; it features objects that look or act unnaturally or are depicted together unexpectedly; this is similar to a dream.
Mike Sexton
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-articles/birdmans-guide-to-buying-art-online-107294.html
Five Reasons to Buy Your Art Online
Five Reasons to Buy Your Art Online
Thanks to the availability of fine art online, buying your artwork from anyone in the world has never been easier. Besides the convenience of shopping in your pajamas, buying artwork online has a lot to offer over traditional brick-and-mortar art gallery shopping. The web has made it possible for the smallest of art dealers, even those located in remote parts of the world, to sell to anyone with an Internet connection. Purchases of fine art online have increased steadily in recent years, as consumers develop greater confidence in online shopping. You may have overlooked some of the best reasons to shop for your artwork online.
• Affordability. Save money by purchasing fine art online at sites like www.thefineartfolio.com. When these merchants save money by cutting out the middle man and lowering the overhead of traditional galleries, they are able to pass the savings on to their clients. This means that your dollar stretches further when you shop for art online.
• Online framing services. Did you know that you can have your art framed online? Check out the availability of framing services with your favorite online art dealer. You can have your artwork shipped to you, conveniently framed, matted and ready to hang.
• Security. Technology in data encryption and security methods continues to improve, and it is in the best interest of online merchants to make your shopping experience as safe and comfortable as possible. These days, there is no reason to worry about the security of the information you submit to place an order with an online art dealer.
• Shopping convenience. There is no reason to pound the pavement looking through one gallery after another to find the perfect artwork for your home or office. Browsing online allows you to shop for fine art from the comfort of your own home, with just the click of the mouse to guide you through an enormous number of choices. Many sites even have search features built in that allow you to look for a specific print, artist, or theme. For example, www.thefoneartfolio.com takes it a step further offering searching capability based on Art by Room or décor and art based on specific decorating concepts (add a focal point, expand small rooms, heighten low ceilings, etc)
• Selection. Expect to be able to see many more prints online than you would be able to practically search through using traditional art shopping methods. Independent artists from all over the world now have art for sale, available online. Customers of Fine Art FOLIO can choose from over 300,000 art prints, posters and canvas editions!
Selecting and purchasing your artwork online has some great advantages over traditional brick-and-mortar galleries. Once you have decided to search online for the perfect art, the next step is to find an art dealer that is experienced and has a reputation for quality. Take advantage of the opportunity to contact the website that you visit via telephone or email to ask any questions you may have. The first time that you have a positive experience purchasing your art online, it will provide you with the confidence to continue shopping for fine art on the Internet. You will enjoy spending time browsing the fine art available online, opening your package in the comfort of your home and displaying your perfectly framed and matted art without ever having to leave the house!
Scott Anderson
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-articles/five-reasons-to-buy-your-art-online-728520.html
EVE Online – Zen and the Art of Scanning
This video comes courtesy of Iscandar Industries
A brief tutorial on how to use the new scanning system in EVE Online quickly. gives some handy tips on moving probes around and when you can expect to see certain points of the scanning system.
The added benefit of some snappy tunes is just an extra bonus eh?
Anyway this is my first vid so I suspect I’m forgetting something.
I highly recommend you turn captions on if you don’t already leave them on, There have been a lot of updates to the scanning system since the initial release and, I’ve simply learned more, as such I’ve added the knowledge in via the captions.
For a more complete tutorial on the basics of scanning and the mechanics of how it works referance this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwBqnXruZuo
It’s not mine but it gives a solid and functional grounding in how scanning works. My video works from the base knowledge given there to help you speed up and refine your process to allow for a more efficient use of time.
Duration : 0:6:25
