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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
R.I.P. Katie
My mother-in-law's white schnauzer passed away recently. She was a wonderful dog with a very loving personality.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Charles Webster Hawthorne
Art Appreciation
American portrait painter, Charles Webster Hawthorne was best known as the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art in Massachusetts, a school that taught en plein air. He was a pupil of American painter William Merritt Chase during the American Impressionism movement.
Below are just a few of his paintings.
Sources: Wikipedia; http://www.tfaoi.com/newsm1/n1m288.htm; http://www.capecodschoolofart.org/index.html
American portrait painter, Charles Webster Hawthorne was best known as the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art in Massachusetts, a school that taught en plein air. He was a pupil of American painter William Merritt Chase during the American Impressionism movement.
Below are just a few of his paintings.
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| Mother and Child (ca. 1917 - 1920) |
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| The Trousseau (1910) |
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| Nude Before Mirror (1915) |
Sources: Wikipedia; http://www.tfaoi.com/newsm1/n1m288.htm; http://www.capecodschoolofart.org/index.html
Friday, January 20, 2012
"Mul-ti-pass" to Milla
Acting Appreciation
I first noticed her as Maya Carlton, the pregnant girlfriend in the 1992 movie Kuffs. I then saw her portray a hippie musician in Richard Linklater's 1993 Dazed and Confused movie. It wasn't until I saw Return to the Blue Lagoon when I became a huge fan of Milla Jovovich. A year later, I purchased her music album, The Divine Comedy, and I listed to that CD for many years.
Wow, was I a geek. I would clip magazine pictures of Milla Jovovich and taped them to my bedroom wall. I think I may have had a poster of her as well hanging with Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, and Keanu Reeves--don't ask. The sad thing is that girls use to come over to my place and my room. Perhaps it explains why many of them never really stayed too long.
The role that is considered Milla's breakthrough was as Leeloo in the 1997 sci-fi movie The Fifth Element. Soon after, she starred in movies that received both accolades and critiques.
It is perhaps her role as Alice, the main protagonist in the Resident Evil franchise, that has made her a staple in sci-fi.
This month's issue of GQ magazine listed Milla Jovovich's Leeloo as one of five "Girls Who Increase Our Bandwidth!" I kind of agree. Perhaps it's her orange matted hair and being covered with what resembles toilet paper.
Sources: Wikipedia; http://www.millaj.com; Bolero Magazine, April 1998; GQ Magazine, January 2012
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| Bolero April 1998 |
Wow, was I a geek. I would clip magazine pictures of Milla Jovovich and taped them to my bedroom wall. I think I may have had a poster of her as well hanging with Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, and Keanu Reeves--don't ask. The sad thing is that girls use to come over to my place and my room. Perhaps it explains why many of them never really stayed too long.
The role that is considered Milla's breakthrough was as Leeloo in the 1997 sci-fi movie The Fifth Element. Soon after, she starred in movies that received both accolades and critiques.
It is perhaps her role as Alice, the main protagonist in the Resident Evil franchise, that has made her a staple in sci-fi.
This month's issue of GQ magazine listed Milla Jovovich's Leeloo as one of five "Girls Who Increase Our Bandwidth!" I kind of agree. Perhaps it's her orange matted hair and being covered with what resembles toilet paper.
Sources: Wikipedia; http://www.millaj.com; Bolero Magazine, April 1998; GQ Magazine, January 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Antonio Guzman Capel
Art Appreciation
The well respected painter, Antonio Guzman Capel, is known for his photographic-like paintings. The Spanish painter is considered a prodigy, learning how to draw at an early age and exhibiting his artwork before his teens.
It was his candid portraits that caught my attention. I am easily transported in his artwork and experiencing what he wants the viewer to feel. The warmth of a mother reading to her child. The fear of a torero before meeting his match. The sensuality of a naked woman looking at you from the reflection of her vanity. And the freshness of fruits laid out on the table to be consumed.
Here are just a few of his artwork. You can see more on his website: http://www.antoniocapel.com/.
The well respected painter, Antonio Guzman Capel, is known for his photographic-like paintings. The Spanish painter is considered a prodigy, learning how to draw at an early age and exhibiting his artwork before his teens.
It was his candid portraits that caught my attention. I am easily transported in his artwork and experiencing what he wants the viewer to feel. The warmth of a mother reading to her child. The fear of a torero before meeting his match. The sensuality of a naked woman looking at you from the reflection of her vanity. And the freshness of fruits laid out on the table to be consumed.
Here are just a few of his artwork. You can see more on his website: http://www.antoniocapel.com/.
Source: Wikipedia; http://www.antoniocapel.com/
Thursday, January 12, 2012
HK doodle: Evil King
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| Doodle by HK |
There once lived a evil king named Ned
Who wore a red robe with white tassels
And a ruby crown on his head
But no one could figure his hassle.
His pinstripped suit may have been too tight
It could have been his chattering teeth
Or maybe it was the baby crying late last night
But no one could figure his beef.
Perhaps it was the red bean soup
That he had the night before
When he made a bloop
And got a bean stuck in his sore nose.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tutankhamun
In 1922, archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter, with the financial support of English aristrocrat George Herbert, Earl of Carnarvon, discovered the tomb belonging to the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.
We all know the story of King Tut. He was the young pharaoh who died at a young age. That's the extent of our knowledge of his story.
Tutankhamun reigned over Egypt 3,350 years ago. He was a young king that was admired and respected by his people. Perhaps the reason for that respect was due to his knowledgeable advisers.
The young pharoah ascended to the throne when he was nine years of age. He was wed to his half-sister, Ankhesenamun (daughter of Nefertiti). They had children but were both stillborn.
It's still a mystery as to how Tutankhamun died. Recently, scientists believe he died of a combination of malaria and a broken leg. Regardless, the debate as to his death continues.
A few days ago, my parents took my son and I to the Tutankhamun exhibit at my alma mater--University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg. The exhibit showcased artifacts found in the young pharoah's tomb. It also contained the mummified King in his coffin; although, I question its authenticity.
Regardless, the exhibit provided guests a glimpse of Tutankhamun's life, death, and its discovery by Carter.
Inside the Tutankhamun exhibit
We all know the story of King Tut. He was the young pharaoh who died at a young age. That's the extent of our knowledge of his story.
Tutankhamun reigned over Egypt 3,350 years ago. He was a young king that was admired and respected by his people. Perhaps the reason for that respect was due to his knowledgeable advisers.
The young pharoah ascended to the throne when he was nine years of age. He was wed to his half-sister, Ankhesenamun (daughter of Nefertiti). They had children but were both stillborn.
It's still a mystery as to how Tutankhamun died. Recently, scientists believe he died of a combination of malaria and a broken leg. Regardless, the debate as to his death continues.
A few days ago, my parents took my son and I to the Tutankhamun exhibit at my alma mater--University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg. The exhibit showcased artifacts found in the young pharoah's tomb. It also contained the mummified King in his coffin; although, I question its authenticity.
Regardless, the exhibit provided guests a glimpse of Tutankhamun's life, death, and its discovery by Carter.
Inside the Tutankhamun exhibit
The Pharoah's Curse
The Ritual Couch
Nefertiti, aunt to Tutankhamun
The anubis shrine guard King Tut's internal organs
Alabaster canopic chest held King Tut's internal organs
Golden Shrine and Tutelary Goddesses
The Pharaoh's coffin
Sources: Wikipedia; http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/admissions_home_new/visit_home/kingtut_home
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Harry Connick Jr. - It Had To Be You
Music Appreciation
Film director Rob Reiner asked Harry Connick Jr. to provide the soundtrack for the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. The soundtrack won him his first Grammy the following year.
Film director Rob Reiner asked Harry Connick Jr. to provide the soundtrack for the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. The soundtrack won him his first Grammy the following year.
Source: Wikipedia
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