I wrote a different post earlier this week, but decided to ditch it at the last minute. Switching gears, I figured it would be much more interesting to share this eclectic grouping of web finds that caught my eye. I’ll let you pick and choose…and hope you’ll find something that gets your weekend off to a good start.
Pyramid ©2016 Elizabeth Fram
Treat your eyes and ears to the delightful details of this animated illustration of small-town life in a music video for Jane Bordeaux’s ‘Ma’agalim’. Ingenuity and gentle humor at its best; enjoy.
There is plenty of food for thought in Jeff Goins’ article “Three Reasons Why Your Creative Work Needs An Audience”. It discusses the importance of empathy for your audience in order to propel your creative efforts forward in the marketplace. The teaser that caught my attention, and might grab yours, is Goins’ statement “Any fool can make a point. The truly creative person makes a connection”.
Two Bowls, A Lid, & A Measuring Cup ©2016 Elizabeth Fram
The “lost wax” method of casting is something I’ve tried to imagine for years. This short step-by-step video makes the process crystal clear.
Danny Gregory tackles the idea of removing art from schools. See what you think about his alternative proposal.
Another great thing about drawing (as if we need convincing)…it can help improve memory. In my book, this is news that falls in the same happy category as when they decided dark chocolate could improve our health and lower our risk for heart disease!
Empty Cans in the Sink ©2016 Elizabeth Fram
With what was hopefully the last snow for the season (on Tuesday) behind us, I’m looking ahead to a more spring-like weekend. Here’s hoping the sun finds you, wherever you are.
April 26, 2016