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Artist Stumbling Blocks

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Chigirie Japanese Torn Paper Collage Art
09
Aug

Join “Learn Chigirie with Joan Mead-Matsui” today and you’ll find the support to tackle those projects that seem complicated. I’ll guide you along with step-by-step instructions so you can create projects you’ll cherish for years to come.

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Chigirie Anniversary Celebration

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The Trout Chigirie Collage Print
15
Jan

Friends and acquaintances who know me well understand why I love to fly-fish but they’re also aware I’m an advocate for responsible fishing, land and water preservation, and the healing effects nature provides. That’s why Trout Unlimited (TU) and Casting for Recovery (CfR) will each receive 5 percent of the proceeds from the sale of “The Trout” prints.

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ART NEWS

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Kate Beckinsale hosts opening night gala
15
Jan

actress Kate Beckinsale will be the official host of the 2019 Opening Night, Premiere Gala, being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Kick-Off Party For LA’s Longest-Running Art Fair Unites International Collectors, Artists, Celebrities and Art Patrons In the Fight to End Childhood Cancer

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Japanese Paper Art Rooted in Culture

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06
Jan

Folding to Painting Paper-Making at The Heart of Traditional Japanese Art Japanese paper art is rooted in culture. Chances are you’ve seen Japanese art somewhere – perhaps in a museum, advertisement, textbook. Maybe you’ve visited Japan and had an opportunity to experience the country’s art culture up close and personal. Art can be found almost everywhere you go.  Classic Japanese art covers a wide variety of genres. Origami, paper folding, is one of the most famous […]

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Inspiration From The Masters

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The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia Art Museum
17
Dec

The Barnes Foundation Why are we so fascinated with museums? If you can’t answer that question immediately, watch this video clip from my afternoon at The Barnes Foundation to jog your memory  Finding the inspiration that’ll fuel your own artistic spirit can be a daunting task. When was the last time you visited an art museum? Whether you’re an artist, aficionado, or collector, an afternoon spent amongst some of the world’s most coveted art can lift […]

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