Awards season is fast approaching, and although the landscape of film and television has changed drastically this year, it is no less exciting. The Academy Awards and Emmy Awards are known for honoring the year’s best in film and television. Up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, and actors have their work measured against veterans in their fields. Among the awards for Best Picture,…
In one of our recent blog posts about famous painting locations, we featured several artworks from the Impressionist art movement. Before Impressionism, the predominant art style of that time was Realism, which aimed to capture exactly what the eye could see. Impressionism bucked these art conventions with small brush strokes and indistinct lines. Perhaps it was this sudden shift that…
As we near the end of this whirlwind of a year, the holidays are finally upon us! It’s time to put up the holiday decorations and twinkling lights and listen to cheerful holiday music to boost our spirits and spread some much needed joy. While we sip hot cocoa and curl up next to the fireplace, we are assured by…
Artists are known to travel the world in search of inspiration. They have often captured beautiful vistas and bustling cities frozen for a moment in time. Looking at these paintings is like looking through a window into history. We can imagine what life was like during that particular time, who the people or subjects were and where they may be…
In every field or industry, there are important figures who bring a fresh and unique outlook, and forever change the landscape. Their point of view can often trigger an avalanche of changes and establish lasting legacies. These pioneers are the first to explore new ground and lay the foundation for something new for future generations. For example, Steve Jobs, co-founder…
People who are lucky enough to live in places with changing seasons look forward to watching the trees change color every year. This bright and beautiful transition in nature is often a source of inspiration for artists. The upcoming fall and winter holidays offer us some free time away from work and school to enjoy a bit of arts and…
For those that enjoy listening to music, there is nothing more exciting than exploring and discovering new artists and sounds. This is just as true for professional musicians who are frequently inspired by music from different eras, genres and countries around the world. When the sitar made its way to the West, many popular artists instantly took to its particular…
This article was a contribution from David Ornelas, born in Guadalajara, Mexico, having grown up in Southern California. He currently works as a Narrative Designer at Funktronic Labs in Pasadena California. Many cultures from around the world prepare to welcome the changing of seasons throughout the year with festivals and celebrations. Dia de los Muertos (also known as the Day…
In life, when the cards are stacked against you from the very start, how do you find the courage and strength to carry on? Viola Davis, for example, persevered through the difficult circumstances of her childhood with hope and a helping hand. Throughout her journey from little girl with big dreams to Triple Crown of Acting winner, Davis was surrounded…
Although the weather is still warm in many places north of the equator, countless people are eager for fall holidays. Halloween is the one day of the year that spooky fans look forward to celebrating the most. There have been countless theories as to why people enjoy scary, unsettling entertainment such as horror movies and “haunted” houses. In the end,…