Daniel Kretschmer
I'm a freelance writer and artist, with a daily blog at www.vincesear.com.
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The History of Chess in a NutshellThe history of the world's favorite board game of wit and strategy, summed up in a few paragraphs. -
The Thin Line Between Genius and MadnessThere's a thin line between genius and madness and sometimes it can be blurry. Creative genius can cause mental illness, or in some cases it can be the other way around. -
10 Ways to Boost Your CreativityNo creative juices flowing? We all have our slumps, but we can get back on track in no time with these creativity-inducing tips. -
Expression: Coloring Outside the LinesWe were always told to color inside the lines. Grownups never understood that this scribbling was our creative genius at work. It is a horrible waste to suppress this creativity, and we must try to get it back to fully express ourselves. -
Subliminal Sex SellsUsing sex to sell is an age-old practice of advertisers and marketers. Has this technique been used by famous painters throughout history? You may be surprised. -
Art or Pornography?Works of art such as Leonardo's mysterious La Gioconda are in a higher league and different than regular porn store smut. Of course. But is there a time when we can't tell the difference?
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Dog Painting and Modern ArtAnimal art, and modern art- is there a difference?
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Cave Paintings- Where it All StartedImagine what it would be like to live in 15,000 B.C.E. What does their art, cave paintings, tell us today? Can we conjecture who they were, what was important to them, and how they lived their lives? -
How is a Sculpture Made?Carving and Modeling require skill, but the techniques used are fairly simple. But how are bronze sculptures made? Casting is a little more complicated than the other two types of sculpture, and involve a process that has been around since 3000 B.C. -
The 10 Scariest Paintings in Art HistoryArt can conjure up all kinds of emotions, and they're not always warm and fuzzy. Art can be shocking, sickening and can downright scare the hell out of you... -
J-Art: Japanese Pop ArtWhat is Pop art? Pop art as a movement started in the 1950s in Britain and the U.S. which takes its art from popular mass culture. While Andy Warhol was making his Soup Cans famous in the U.S., a new and exciting art in Japan was starting to form...
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6 Films About PaintersCinema is an art form in itself. All films are judged by its mastery of cinematography, the creativity and genius of the director and screenwriters, and the skill and believability of the actors. Here's short list of some good movies about painters.
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Old Book Illustrations: Forgotten TreasuresOld book illustrations from the public domain can be a good way to beef up your image collection. These forgotten gems can be used any way you see fit.
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Sculpting, Your 3D AlternativeGetting into art can be intimidating. If you don't want to plunge right into painting, try sculpting. It's fun, it's easy, and it's inexpensive.
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Frans Hals' Smiling SubjectsLook at a whole bunch of Hals paintings, you can't help yourself but smile. -
How to Paint: Subject and CompositionBefore you paint, you must figure out what you want to paint. Sounds easy, but you should follow a few simple rules to make sure the painting turns out great.
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How to Paint: TechniquesPainting techniques for the beginner, that anyone can apply to make beautiful paintings. -
How to Draw and Paint PeopleWant to know how to draw and paint easier? Follow these tips and you'll be well on your way to creating masterpieces. -
The Wintry Scenes of Pieter BruegelWho thought that looking at a painting can make you feel so cold?! -
The Hellish Hallucinations of Hieronymus BoschEver wonder what Hell could look like? Just look at any one of this Renaissance artist's paintings, and I guarantee you'll get a little more than freaked out. -
The Many Styles of PicassoPablo Picasso. Is there any other artist so versatile and eclectic? According to Picasso, one should always change their style and interests, just as the world is constantly changing all around us. Good advice for anyone to keep fresh and keep yourself from getting bored.
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SleepPaintings of sleep throughout art history
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How to PaintThe materials you need to start being a master painter! -
How to PaintWant to learn how to paint? This is the first in a series of articles explaining how you too can learn to paint with ease.
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Creating Money: The IncentiveThe attaining of money is good for you, and companies should offer the powerful incentive to achieve true results from their team.
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Creating Money: The Profit MotiveEver wonder why so many employees produce the bare minimum? Because they're getting the minimum in return, that's why! It's no secret that people are motivated for their own self interest, which is why profit motive is such a powerful thing.
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Outsider Art: Is it Really Art?What actually is art? Give me ten people and I'll give you ten different definitions of the word. What it means to you is as unique to you as your fingerprints. But who's to say what qualifies as art, or fine art? -
Nude ArtIt's human nature to love seeing the naked body, which has been portrayed lovingly throughout history. Depending on the time and culture, erotica has been met with varying criticism.
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Death and ArtMankind's obsession with art is evident in the art throughout history.
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First FridayFirst Friday, the gallery walk event on, you guessed, the first Friday of every month. In Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood, check out this laid back gallery walk with good food, good music, and good people.
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IllustrationsIllustrations must not be shrugged off as merely just a side note in a story. Often the illustrations can make a book.
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Who Needs TV when You Can Watch a PaintingWho needs TV when you can put yourself into a painting, and take a trip into another time or world? They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I say a good long stare into a decent painting can be better than a good book.
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Learning How to Create Art Doesn't Have to Be BoringRemember that boring art class you took in high school? Art isn't about remembering dates and drawing cones and cylinders. Forget about those boring academic lectures and learn how to appreciate art the way you want to, and have fun while you're at it.
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Not Quite Western UnionThese days, if you need money from around the world, it can in your hands in the blink of any eye. Money and technology aren't what they used to be. In Columbus' day, it would have taken years to get that money, not to mention at much greater risk!