Arts & Humanities - 24 November 2006

I have been told that gouache is oil-based, that it can't be mixed with acrylic. I have been told that all oil-based paints are dissoluble only by turpentine or linseed oil. Linseed oil cannot dilute oil paints, it is used as a medium for the product to be used. I use mineral spirits. I was told not to use a varnish on watercolor and have done so without it bleeding. I have also used acrylic matte-gel paste which is supposed to thicken the product but really just speeds up drying time and creates a more matte, opaque surface.

As well, I have successfully blended oil with acrylic and do not have to put five layers of gesso. I use a white gesso successfully instead of clear. I also have looked into buying water-based oil paints. Why so much misinformation? I have checked with art students, my art teacher, books, websites and courses and found there is a lot of stuff on here that is well, bunk.

2006-11-24 18:40:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

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Why don't more guys dance? like ballet, ballroom.......?

I think it is so hot! If guys would just dance like ballet, ballroom, jazz or hip-hop. That is one thing i want my boy friend to do. Guys why don't you dance? And how many girls agree with me? And the guys don't have to be gay. Has any one seen " center stage"?
I dance and i think it would be cool if my boyfriend did to.

Spell cheecker dose not work!

2006-11-24 18:40:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

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what is your idea about fashion? in your idea it is good for life or not?

2006-11-24 18:36:19 · 5 answers · asked by farideh F 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

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could i have some feedback on these new poems?

Sami’s Memory

A memento of her memory
transformed to coldness to convey
all the warmth in the world
tenderness that will forever stay

The innocent scent of first love
Places in five cities forever still
As though our spirits play in time
In the divinity of free will

My head against her heart
silences the singing sands
Gives her a chance to build inside
a world where we will forever dance

the first scent will be the last
white envelope of new perception
to my daily Christening
In the warm water reception

the poetry in me still harvested
from a soul planted in the earth
of a time when all is forgiven
in the miracle of rebirth

Grayness

Feelings innate and unexplainable
Fall in the rain, an unwelcome gift
Making the world an unbearable gray
I always thought I would celebrate
Now, the ambiguity of gesture
marked by the innocence of her gaze
My fuzzy eyes seeking hope in the haze
longing for the rebirth of the rainbow
For strangers could be anything
From saviors to Satans
When the forever fog lifts
over the oceans of coveted sleep,
Will unquestioned trust and unrequited love
Be given so unabashedly?
Yes.

Pregnant

Impregnate me with the seed of inspiration
Wild flowers that wilt in my womb
could be anything if you’d allow
become fertile pieces of denial
My fingers give a bitter lonely birth
Of never knowing human touch
Renounce our offspring as mine alone
Loveless love children I long to give your name.

2006-11-24 18:36:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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Hello, Is there any money in being a sketch artist?

Just asking 'cause if there's good money there, Y pay heaps of money trying to learn how to do something else, right?

2006-11-24 18:35:53 · 5 answers · asked by fe2bsho 3 in Drawing & Illustration

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origin of catering?

it is all about the history of catering

2006-11-24 18:34:48 · 1 answers · asked by jhay 1 in History

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Looking for a good book to read, any suggestions?

2006-11-24 18:26:14 · 13 answers · asked by Kevin's Gurl 2 in Books & Authors

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where can i enter a singing contest in az and win or try to win?

i want to know cuz i am a good singer and want to find out.

2006-11-24 18:22:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

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Where there any Americans in Japan during the Declaration of War?

And what happened to them, where they also put into concentration camps, expelled, or killed?

2006-11-24 18:21:10 · 3 answers · asked by careercollegestudent69 4 in History

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best non-fiction books?

what are your favorite non-fiction books?

ps:
i just read running w/ scissors and it was avg. 3 stars out of 5. i liked the movie more.

2006-11-24 18:14:03 · 12 answers · asked by Garret 2 in Books & Authors

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Age question?

Say someone was born in 1997. In 1999 they are obviuosly two years old. But in 1995, was that person two years young?

2006-11-24 18:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by SG 5 in Genealogy

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how is the author used metaphor in the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

2006-11-24 18:10:27 · 1 answers · asked by linh n 1 in Books & Authors

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Would any of you out there be willing to read my short story, and tell me what you think about it?

I hope to become an author someday. i guess you could say that it is sort of "my dream". My main influences are Stephen King. Dean Koontz is okay, but for some reason i can't really get into his writing. Another good author is Bentley Little, although you probably haven't heard of him.

Now my story is called "A Knock At The Door". it is about a small neighborhood who come into contact with a mysterious door to door salesman.
He terrorizes and threatens them if they refuse the strange policies that he is selling. wait a minute, i've already said enough. if your interested contact me, and I'll e-mail you my story. my email is sobeninja9090@yahoo.com

2006-11-24 18:07:52 · 7 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Books & Authors

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people are say there is not a such thing as true happiness I disagree.......?

Just like you can truly be sad you can truly be happy. So if happiness is not true what is it false. So what is it you just recieved an invite to dinner from a friend you have not seen in a while are you truly happy or is the happiness false. you are truly happy.

2006-11-24 18:01:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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Do you think the show Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders helped people understand what dancers go through?

As a dancer I think most people think dancing isnt as hard as it really is? I think the shows like dancing with the stars and so you think you can dance helped people notice how hard it is to really take on dancing. But Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders really went into depth on how dancing is a life style, not a hobby. What do you think?

2006-11-24 17:54:45 · 7 answers · asked by jscottdanceandcheer 2 in Dancing

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what is the greatest invention(so far)in the 21st century?

i would say the greatest invention of all time is electricity(or some sort of device that can harness it) and i bet most people would say that too,but what's the greatest invention in the 21st century?

2006-11-24 17:53:32 · 9 answers · asked by mylostpets 2 in History

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what is your purpose in liveing?

2006-11-24 17:52:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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Multiplication?

How did the Romans multiplied there numbers during their time using the Roman numeral system? Especially when they had to multiply big numbers? Thanks!

2006-11-24 17:42:50 · 7 answers · asked by MJ 1 in History

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Homicides, Murders, Cannibalism?

I have read a ton on homicides of different sorts, murders, and even peculiar cases of grotesque cannibalism. But what I seem to find facination and most unifrom upon the product and end result of each of these vulgarities of society is that the killer is often much more remebered and peole even visit his house, while the victims are barely even though about or known. Such as the case of Joachim Kroll the cannibal of Germany, fans actually visit him house, books dedicated after him, etc. Is this representative of the nature of man and society, that outwardly we show somber sad emotion for the victums, and within we perpetuate liking and fascination at grotesque and horrendous acts.
Well don't get me wrong, i am not in support of any savage torturous act to animal or man. But many say that it is socially and in the greater aspect of society wrong to commit these acts. But if you follow the biological definition,

2006-11-24 17:41:48 · 8 answers · asked by Zidane 3 in Philosophy

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Does anyone know how much writers get paid?

Would anyone have an idea of what a typical 'sign on' bonus would be? When a publisher decides to go with a writer, what's a typical amount the writer's given?...

2006-11-24 17:41:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors