Category Archives: Art, Music, Crafts, etc.

5 Interesting Links for 04-09-2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Surrealism (Art) Russian digital artist Andrew Ferez brings to life surreal and fantastical worlds on his Wacom tablet. The link from My Modern Met offers more information about him and … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 249: Singing the Blues

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A friend shared this blues video on Facebook, and it brings back the smoky bar resonating with music that’s classic noir.

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5 Interesting Links for 04-02-2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Interactive (Art) Japanese artist Sakura Hanafusa created an interactive art project for her 2016 graduation from art university to thrill cat lovers everywhere. (Via @womensart1) https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-art-student%E2%80%99s-graduation-project-a-lineup-of-cats-adorably-asking-you-for-high-fives Microbiology (Electricity) Research into … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 248: Mexican Street Art Traditions

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

While this video belongs in my interesting links as much as smiles, I found the murals displayed beautiful, especially the indigenous art-inspired ones. The history of street art in Mexico, and its influence on U.S. artists, is fascinating. I believe … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 03-26-2021

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Bias (Anthropology) Anthropology is peppered with assumptions made when the anthropologist imposes their own cultural rule set on the evidence. In the last twenty years or so, gender differences have … Continue reading →

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