Cosplay... Is An Art: Anime California 2016

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Film Appreciation

Based on the novel by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone debuted in U.S. theaters on November 16, 2001. The British-American fantasy film introduced us to Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, and his adventures during his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Some fun facts regarding the film: J.K. Rowling insisted that the entire cast be British or Irish; it was originally titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone but was changed because publishers felt Americans wouldn't be familiar with the term; and the film was the highest grossing film of 2001.



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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher%27s_Stone_(film)
http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/

Paul Beel

Art Appreciation

There is something about Paul Beel's art that is sensual yet freighting. His realistic paintings of the human form is often displayed against uncomfortable objects or situations.

Paul Beel is an amazing American artist whose work has been shown internationally. You can see his paintings on his website HERE.

Alice with Rake via paulbeel

Chance and Destiny #4, Afterlife via paulbeel

Expulsive Twister via saatchiart

Sources:

https://paulbeel.wordpress.com/
http://bluemonkeycomm.wix.com/paul-beel
https://www.youtube.com/user/paulbeel
http://www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/296351
https://americangallery.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/paul-beel/

Dance: The Chainsmokers - Closer

Choreography: Sara Shang


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Jack Vettriano

Art Appreciation

Jack Vettriano, born Jack Hoggan, is a Scottish painter known for his 1992 painting, The Singing Butler. The original canvas sold at auction for approximately $936,000.

You can find more of his work HERE.

The Billy Boys via tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica

Lazy Hazy Days via theuniversitystyleblog

Lines of Sacrifice via tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica

Sources:

http://www.jackvettriano.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Vettriano
http://theuniversitystyleblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/jack-vettriano-style-icon.html
http://michaeldeanjackson.blogspot.com/2011/01/noir-in-full-colour-art-of-jack.html
http://www.tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica.com/2011/05/jack-vettriano-scotland.html
http://blog.enidhuttgallery.com/contemplation-jack-vettriano-releases-five-stunning-new-limited-edition-prints/
http://donnapoon.tumblr.com/

Cosplay... Is An Art: San Japan 2016

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Len Fulford

Photography Appreciation

Born on November 11, 1928, Len Fulford was a British commercial photographer and director who founded a successful commercial film production company called BFCS.

Fulford is known for a successful marketing campaign, Go to Work on an Egg. The advertisements featured comedian Tony Hancock and Patricia Hayes.

via OgiIvy

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Fulford
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_to_work_on_an_egg