Since around the mid 1980’s there has been, and continues to be a serious impediment to students trying to learn ninjutsu. It’s bad enough when our own beliefs and erroneous ideas get in the way when trying to learn ninjutsu, but when the problem lies in the way the lessons are passed down… what can …
Monthly Archives: August 2021
An Interview With Mattias Adolfsson – Illustrator
Swedish Illustrator, Mattias Adolfsson has kindly allowed us to show some of his impressive work from a series called ‘architecture.’ Adolfsson’s unique style is largely imaginative (though he does traditional works as well) and has the ability to stir memories and emotions like something straight out of a childhood dream. His sketches explore the bizarre …
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Areas of Enterprise in Leatherwork
Leatherwork as a field of the visual arts has numerous viable enterprises. These enterprises offer several career opportunities to many people in the Ghanaian community. Students of leatherwork with their practical expertise can set up their own small-scale industries to cater for themselves and their families and more importantly even employ other persons. These areas …
Is Running A Painting Business Seasonal?
I was just eavesdropping in on someone’s conversation this morning who just started their own painting business but complains that it is a bit slow. Someone else remarked saying that “they didn’t want to burst their bubble but painting is seasonal”. Well, I WOULD like to burst that guy’s bubble and say, “No, painting is …
Pavers and Patios: Improving Your Home
Improving your home’s image is easy when you choose to enhance your pavers and patio. The outside of your home is the first impression that you are going to make on your guests. If the pavers and patio need a little bit of TLC, you can upgrade them with fantastic designs. You can afford to …
Tips to Revamp Your Vertical Blinds For the Modern Look
Vertical blinds are very convenient to use and fashionable as well. Many a times it happens that you do get bored with same color and fabric of your blind and you want to upgrade it to something new. Fashion is ever changing and it is important that you also update the fashion statement of your …
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Best Tourist Attractions That You Must See on Your Visit to Akron
Akron is among the largest cities in the state of Ohio. The city has a range of tourist attractions that keep inviting people from all over the world to this city. From world-class art to quirky museums, Akron features a lot of fun sites. While Akron in the United States is a not-so-popular tourist destination, …
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A Brief History of Pop Art in Britain and America
After the Second World War there followed a huge transitional period across Europe and the United States. Major reconstruction was the order of the day across Europe and, slowly, an increasing prosperity and abundance was enjoyed by the populous in these territories. It was the dawn of a new era, but it wasn’t until the …
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Pencil Drawing As A Pastime
We all need to be able to give our minds a rest sometimes. This is not as easy as it sounds. However, I have the answer for you. Your mind can be put at rest and refreshed, not only by resting, but by using other parts of the mind. It’s not enough to switch off …
Story Monster Ink Author & Illustrator Spotlight ~ Angel’s Forever Home
Story Monster Ink recently had the opportunity to chat with the authors/illustrator team behind Angel’s Forever Home (Mascot Books), a true story about a dog who was rescued from a Chilean earthquake, and searches for his forever home. Facing his fear of rejection for not being like other dogs, he embarks on a journey that …
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