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Art News

Art, Neuroaesthetics & Semir Zeki

by Doroteja on September 3, 2009

in Art News

The father of “neuroaesthetics” (a phrase he coined), Semir Zeki is a scientist who studies how the brain is affected by our perception of art. In 2007 he was granted 1 million pounds (approx. $1,358,331.95 USD) to explore the ways in which art and beauty are functions of the physiology of the brain.
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Here’s another unique artist, so-called ‘aqua artist’ Mark Mawson who came up with unique way to express himself. Enjoy the post and as always, leave the comments!
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Although the images by ‘aqua artist’ Mark Mawson below look like they might be ‘the latest Nasa photographs from the cloud systems of Jupiter, a new species of [...]

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Kieron Williamson, 6-year-old artist

by Daria on August 1, 2009

in Art News

Kieron Williamson, a 6-year-old boy from Norfolk in England, is taking by storm the entire art world – with his watercolor paintings. Kieron picked up his painting brush for the first lime last May when he was on vacations to Devon and Cornwall with with his family. He liked the boats and scenery, asked for some plain paper and started drawing.

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Artist Resources: Digital

by Doroteja on July 24, 2009

in Art News

If you are someone who works with a computer when it comes to your art here is a valuable list of resources you can use. Maybe you touch up your pieces in Photoshop, or you use Illustrator to make digital works. Whatever the case, I hope some of these resources can be helpful. I’ve also [...]

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LFAC Art Festival

by Doroteja on July 16, 2009

in Art News, Art contest

Chicago’s Life Force Art Center is holding a multi-arts festival from September 30 to October 30. They are looking for art with the theme of “Emergence of the Divine Feminine”. Anyone can enter, read more…

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