Miyazaki King of Dralas: Japanese Animation Exploring Nature, Spirits, Mankind

Animated films about mankind/nature/technology, ecology+ pollution, spirits/dralas.

If you don't know him, then you should!

Hayao Miyazaki.

Flying colors, transforming characters, female protagonists, personified rivers and forests, shiney lights, unpredictable plot... and more I'd love to write about and share with you. But do yourself a favor and just watch it :-)

Solitary Retreat, Beautiful Watercolor Artwork, Calligraphy and Meditation Journal

Pleased to introduce you to the wondrous world of Barbara Bash.

Be sure to watch the calligraphy video on the site. Poetry and calligraphy as contemplative, meditative practice, enchanting!

Check out her Visual Blog to get a taste of what I wrote in the title...

City Creativity

From this link

Time to be Creative

"This report argues that the sharp downturn in New York City's real estate market presents a unique opportunity to address the serious space needs of the city's artists, arts groups and creative entrepreneurs. It includes 17 recommendations for taking advantage of the downturn to strengthen New York's creative sector."

by Jonathan Bowles

October 2010 | DOWNLOAD PDF

Arts in process- Observation. EFA Open Studios

Going tonight, with Danny, to observe art in process.
71 artists opened up their studios for us to see.

The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Studio Program announces Open Studios 2010

"Meet the artists. Witness the process. See where the art is created."

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 14, 6:00-10:00pm
Open Studios: Friday, October 15, 6:00-9:00pm
Open Studios: Saturday, October 16, 1:00-5:00pm

"New York- The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts annual Open Studios event offers visitors a rare portal into the artists' creative habitat and a unique opportunity for the public to witness our vibrant and diverse community of 71 contemporary artists. Rarely can the public visit so many internationally recognized artists working under one roof in the heart of Midtown Manhattan."

Official Site