Arts & Humanities - 25 December 2007

Got frustrated, mad, sad and then just realized it's all just par for the course?

2007-12-25 14:21:21 · 12 answers · asked by zingis 6 in Philosophy

2007-12-25 14:20:19 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly 3 in Genealogy

2007-12-25 14:19:34 · 3 answers · asked by henry j 1 in Philosophy

I've always wanted to draw, but seeing the drawings on deviantart.com really made me want to learn.
The thing is... I SUCK HARD WHEN IT COMES TO DRAWING!!! I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to learn, but do you think it's too late to start at my current skill level and age? Please, anyone who has become a great artist from my age tell me if there's hope!!! I'M DESPERATE!!!
I always have these flashes of creativity, of these awesome pictures in my head, but everytime I try to put it on paper or make it on the computer, I fail horribly. T.T

2007-12-25 14:14:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

I have a newly configured camera, lightbox and lights. no matter what I do I am left with shadows. I am trying to take pictures of items for web viewing like hats etc. any solutions out there?

2007-12-25 14:05:06 · 8 answers · asked by channgotgame 2 in Photography

The style looks like that of Gustav Klimt, but I don't think it is. It's a picture of a very pale girl with long stringy red hair lying on a quilt or something made of colorful little circles. It's very feminine and pretty with lots of curvy lines.

2007-12-25 14:04:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

It's from an English III class (that I wasn't in).

The gist is that it's this guy talking to a girl and saying that if they had forever to live he would take his time in wooing her, but since they're not going to be young/alive forever, they should have sex while they are.

It might have been in a unit about metaphysical poetry... I'm not sure.

2007-12-25 13:56:04 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Poetry

Joyous-Unexpected: I know it's way late, but I had a truly wonderful Christmas: one that I was totally unexpecting.

A person who I really cared a lot about, and who I thought had severed our relationship, called and we renewed it.

And others invited me out, very unexpectedly; so I truly had a most wonderful Holiday.

If any of you who read this, would like to share a similar experience, please feel welcome to do so.

And again, Merry Chirstmas everyone, and a happy new year.

Wotan

2007-12-25 13:46:56 · 7 answers · asked by Alberich 7 in History

2007-12-25 13:44:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I used an article in the Jan. 2008 issue of pop photo titled "4 ways to save a face." The 1st time I used it, it worked great, but now I am having problems with the 1st part of the article titled "All-Over skin Smoothing." Instead of bluring the skin and smoothing the skin, it makes black streaks. This only happens on some of the pictures, or it works only on certain people in the images. These are the directions the magazine gives: 1)Duplicate your background layer by going to Layler>Duplicate Layer. Name it Blur. 2)Go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Set the radius to 50, and click ok. 3)Add a black layer mask to the Blur layer. Holding down the Alt key(Option on a Mac), click the Layer Mask button. 4)Hit B for the brush tool. In the options bar, pick a medium-sized brush, and slide the brush's opacity down to 30%. Be sure that white is set as your foreground color and paint your subject's skin until it looks smooth and glowing. Any advise on what I am doing wrong?

2007-12-25 13:40:15 · 3 answers · asked by Just Trying 2 in Photography

Without permission of the artist? Or do I need his permission? What if he is deceased?

2007-12-25 13:35:20 · 8 answers · asked by john r 6 in Painting

hi

i saw this on ebay, and was wondering if it was a good purchase or not.
ive worked with slr cameras before, but dont know much about lenses...could you just have a quick look for me?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PENTAX-MZ-50-SLR-35mm-Camera_W0QQitemZ290193126031QQihZ019QQcategoryZ15240QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

what do you think? should i buy it?

thankyou!

2007-12-25 13:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2007-12-25 13:19:34 · 3 answers · asked by peter m 6 in Philosophy

- Please list your sources.

2007-12-25 13:16:23 · 3 answers · asked by Cabinet Man 1 in History

it comes with the Ipod
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/WolfgangArquois/DSC03830.jpg

2007-12-25 12:55:18 · 5 answers · asked by skyflame9 1 in Photography

The Lost Promise

You made a promise to me alone,
that you never did once keep.

I trusted you, I swear i did,
but you tore my heart in two.

And now as anger swells in my heart,
you try to strike again.

But you have no chance,
you big baffoon, to hurt me once again.

I've tried so hard, to protect your name,
but now i see its dumb.

To try to understand your faults,
is like jumping off a cliff.

There's no reverse, and it has its effects,
on those who morn its loss.

But never again, will you knock on my door,
and think to be welcomed in.

You invitation withdrawn,
its been to long extended, to such an ungrateful subject.

And now I will make a promise to you,
one i know i'll keep.

I will never trust you again,
with my heart, my soul, or mind.

So keep away from my reality,
and try to find your own.

...Merry Christmas everyone!! comments are more than welcome!! btw: this was written a while ago for my mother who is the worst!

2007-12-25 12:49:43 · 6 answers · asked by dragonflyy 4 in Poetry

2007-12-25 12:45:07 · 5 answers · asked by lolitha w 1 in Drawing & Illustration

It's an unbiased question. no strings and no joke! I think that about covers it!
WHO? In your opinion WAS the greatest Male and Female American in the 20th century...?

2007-12-25 12:44:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Know any wonderful literature books? I need some for my English homework which is due on 4th January 2008. I need to get 100 expressions on feelings. e.g 100 on anger, 100 on happiness etc. Pleaseeeee help me!!! I need books which have loads of expressions and phrases related to feelings!!! Any literature books? Please do not suggest books with old English. I'm 13 so please suggest books that are meant for this age group and not for adults. Thank you! Help is GREATLY appreciated.

2007-12-25 12:41:08 · 8 answers · asked by Yuppy kid! =P Roxzzz.... 2 in Books & Authors

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I missed you my friends. My personal computer broke down. But i have to see you from time to time when i have the chance. Happy New Year to All! Have a wonderful day.

2007-12-25 12:37:49 · 26 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

I want to be reborn as tree, because a tree can put its roots down next to their one true love, so that I never have to be separated from anyone again...

2007-12-25 12:35:46 · 24 answers · asked by bunny 2 in Philosophy

They are like ambigrams, but instead they are actual images of a two different things. Here is an example of what i'm talking about in this websites

http://www.bloganything.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/optical-illusion.jpg

http://z.about.com/d/puzzles/1/0/u/R/001.jpg

http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/cog_blureffects/index.html

2007-12-25 12:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by Dionysus 1 in Photography

1) Psychiatry founded at Aushwitz, terror camps whee Nazi SS doctors did pain inflicting eperiemtns on the the Jewish people. After the war was over America hired some of the these pschiatric some of whom were involved in the genocide.

2) Now genocide is used through one of many pills especially those for Bipolar DIsored, Schizo and ADHD. The very fact that they know less than 10% of the brain should clearly point out you dont give drugs to school-aged children because we have some mumbling president who is always trying to "raise the bar". Not everyone gre up in million dollar luxurious cattle ranches and that needs to be considererd each time he passes another "No Child left behind".

2007-12-25 12:32:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

if you can what color are my eys

2007-12-25 12:23:52 · 11 answers · asked by chaserama h 2 in Philosophy

2007-12-25 12:21:48 · 3 answers · asked by prince cupid of rare blue 1 in Painting

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6047/coltranefu5.jpg

2007-12-25 12:21:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

any one have a good book that they would suggest for a teenage girl

2007-12-25 12:16:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I am very interested to know!!!!!!

2007-12-25 12:11:38 · 3 answers · asked by Tarheelboi1991 1 in Genealogy

Specifically, African Americans and Jewish Americans rioting against each other.

2007-12-25 12:09:01 · 2 answers · asked by Shellshock 2 in History

1. Like A Mighty Army-Halford E. Luccock-1955-used
2. The Spirit of a Sound Mind-John R. Cobb-1966-slightly used
3. The Central Idea of Christianity-Jesse T. Peck, D.D-1951-used
4. Best Sermons 1959-1960 Edition-G Paul Butler-1959-used
5. The Big Fisherman-Lloyd C. Douglas-1948-slightly used
6. Lands and Peoples-R. Bruce Taylor, D.D., LL.D.-1930-very good condition
7. Healthful Ways-W.W Charters, PH.B-1943-used
8. The Fire Raft-Carl D. Lane-1951-good condition
9. Passion of Arms-Erin Ambler-1959-good condition

2007-12-25 12:08:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in History