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Inspirational art: An October Day in the White Mountains – John Frederick Kensett

Sharing the most inspirational art I can find on the web! Title: An October Day in the White Mountains Date: 1854 Location: New Hampshire, U.S. Artist: John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872) Type of art: oil on canvas Source and information: Cleveland Museum of Art Artists, get featured in one of our …

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Relaxing with fractals

Relaxing with fractals Fractals (from latin ‘fractus’, meaning “broken” or “fractured”) are patterns that repeat for ever. The word was coined by mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot in 1975. Fractals are all around us, especially in nature, and used in computers, math, 3D modeling, etc. The most common fractal is the Mandelbrot set. …

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Current submission calls for writers and visual artists!

I am one of the co-founders of Auroras & Blossoms, a platform dedicated to promoting positive, uplifting and inspirational written / visual art. A&B runs regular submission calls for anthologies, a podcast, an artistic movement (PoArtMo), an artist collective (PoArtMo Collective), and a series of guides for authors and artists. We have also …

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Early photography: Strikes One with a Lance – Richard Throssel

Sharing my favorite images from the early days of photography… Title: Strikes One with a Lance Date: ca. 1910 Location: United States Photographer: Richard Throssel (1882-1933) Process: gelatin silver print Note: Cree photographer Richard Throssel documented everyday life on the Crow Reservation in 1902-1911. His work includes over 1,000 photographs. Source and …

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Murals of Winnipeg (10)

An ongoing project celebrating the vibrant outdoor artistry in Winnipeg, Canada! Interested in learning more about a mural and its creator? Click the photo. Complete information about the project can be found here. Artists, get featured in one of our anthologies. We pay ongoing royalties! Click here!

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Inspirational art: After a Summer Shower – George Inness

Sharing the most inspirational art I can find on the web! Title: After a Summer Shower Date: 1894 Artist: George Inness (1825-1894) Type of art: oil on canvas Note: A master of light, color, and shadow, Inness was hailed as one of America’s greatest artists. He is considered the father …

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Early photography: Haridwar from opposite bank of the Ganges – Samuel Bourne

Sharing my favorite images from the early days of photography… Title: Haridwar from opposite bank of the Ganges Date: 1866 Photographer: Samuel Bourne (1834-1912) Process: photographic print Note: Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Haridwar is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. Its main bathing ghat (Hari-ki-Pari) is said to …

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Photography: Messina, Italy

Photography: Messina, Italy Messina is the third largest city in Sicily. It was founded by Greek colonists in the 8th century BC and was originally called Zancle. I was there for only a couple of hours in September 2016. So, I chose to stay near the harbor.  Piazza Duomo was the …

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Re-introducing my books: ‘My Creative Journal: 40 Prompts to Take Your Writing to the Next Level!’

Are you in need of inspiration for your next book? Is writer’s block giving you a headache? Are you trying to establish a writing routine? Are you looking for a gift for a writer friend? Do you want to ignite your creativity and improve your writing? If you answered yes …

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The new PoArtMo Prompt is here! May 2021 edition

Artists, get featured in one of our anthologies. We pay ongoing royalties! Click here! Feel like reading?

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