When I look back at my life and see how it has changed in the last ten years, I, for one, can see the power in poetry (and the enormous power that is released when someone follows their dreams).

Art has long been a favorite pastime. Just as long as art has been around people have been collecting paintings and original pieces of art, many are hard to find and expensive to purchase. In recent years interest in art collections has grown enormously among people of all ages.

Art over the centuries has taken on many forms. From Leonardo DaVinci to Jim Morrison, art can be determined by the desire of others to enjoy a particular form. People have been collecting famous works of art for a long time.

Melbourne florist Francine Rizza questions why people worry about the meanings of flowers.

The first thing you need to is remove the bandage/saran wrap from your tattoo after about an hour. Your new tattoo is a wound and it needs to breathe so it can heal.

What is architecture? What do we mean by Post-Modernism? Does Postmodernism still exist in architectural design? As Jameson suggests, "Postmodernism, by definition resists definition".

I have loved folk art paintings since I was a child. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother and her house was full of them. One of my favorites that she had was done by John Roeder. Maybe it's because I spent a lot of time playing in my tree house, that the trees in the picture appealed to me so much.

I'm a buyer and collector of abstract paintings. There are few things I like more than finding ones that appeal to me. My favorite type of painting is done in gouache and I have several favorite artists.

Ever since Walter Benjamin published his essay "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," scholars have debated whether mechanically reproduced art can have "aura" as Benjamin discussed this concept.

Realism in art is defined in the same way as it would be in literature; it is the rendering of the subject matter as it really is without being embellished or putting one's personal influence on it.

There are some things you should know that will help to make your gift be better appreciated. There is more to buying a painting for someone than just the right size and color.

A discussion about the independent film production process and how some films cross over from the film festival circuit to the major theater circuit.

The uninitiated may not understand the value of good gear, but when it comes to dancing, it's vital.

More poetry from Jaci Rae's childhood book of poetry she wrote.

Award-winning independent filmmaker Michael P. Connelly talks about the commitment that is required to make a low budget movie almost entirely on your own with very little money, with the intention of entering it in film festivals like Sundance, Cannes, Houston Worldfest, etc...

Article about selecting a star tattoo and why it's important to be serious about it using ones own creativity for personal input in to the tattoo.

Finding the perfect painting for your home decor is not always easy. If you're an art lover, you probably have a difficult time choosing among the many great paintings available. Many art fans choose oil reproduction paintings instead of originals to get the painting they want at a reasonable price. Oil reproductions are beautiful hand-painted recreations of famous paintings from the past. But even when buying reproductions, choosing the right one can be tough.

You've decided to invest in a beautiful oil painting reproduction. You have an idea of the type of painting you'd like, but you're still unsure about making the purchase. This anxiety is normal when considering a reproduction purchase for the first time. Knowing the right questions to ask will enable you to make a wise purchase.

The nostalgia of the 80's has been simmering in the fashion world for several years. It is perhaps not a surprise that the pop culture of the 80's is also rearing its head in the art world. We have seen graffiti, which was once considered a vulgar expression of inner-city youth, become a tool for marketers and embraced as a creative outlet for urban artists.

A lotus flower tattoo? Lotus flower tattoo designs are growing in popularity and make a wonderful tattoo for women. THere are many celebrities that are getting lotus tattoos also. Ever wonder what the symbolism of this tattoo is? What is the meaning behind a lotus flower? Read on to find out.