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2008-10-12T03:30:00.005-07:00

Between diet and gout there is a clear relationship. Purine raise uric acid level in the body when the foods are high in a compound. The control of uric acid levels and the risk of an attack individuals susceptible to gout may be reduced by restricting the level of purine.

Sweetbreads, anchovies, mackerel, sardines, chicken, dried beans and peas, liver and other organ meats, herring, scallops, red meat and turkey are foods generally protein reach. The consumption of alcohol, particularly beer, must be avoid. The persons with gout should not consume nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast because they can raise uric acid levels.

Attacks of gout can be prevented by consuming cherry juice. Strawberries, blueberries and other red-blue berries are believed to be beneficial. Individuals with overweight or with high blood pressure are at greater risk of developing gout. A traditional breakfast food also known as Adzuki congee is highly recommended. The raise is cooked in a covered pot 4-6 hours on a very low flame or warm burner for giving the best results.

The water is necessary to make the grain soupy and easy to digest. Other vegetables such as carrots, onions, mushrooms or broccoli can be added to the broth. This kind of food is very healing for the liver, joints, spleen and digestion. For drinking fruit juices like non-citrus juice, vegetable juice, celery and parsley juice, red cherry juice and carrot juice are highly recommended.

Digestive fermentation clears by celery renews joints, bones, arteries. Those may produce dampness and acidic blood, according to Chinese medicine. For treating acid blood condition of gout the digestion of tomato alkalizes the blood. Unhealthy food: greasy, oily foods like red meat and meat extracts such as bouillon, organ meats such as liver, kidney, coffee, sugar and white flour products, alcohol, spices, shell fish, preserved fish such as sardines, herring and dried beans and peas.

Persons with arthritis should be very careful at what they eat and try as much as possible to keep a proper diet.
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Living With The Pains of Arthritis

2008-10-12T03:30:00.003-07:00

Arthritis is derived from the Greek words arthro- for joint, and -itis, which means inflammation. As the name implies, it is a medical condition that affects the joints, with inflammation as its primary manifestation. Inflammation is usually followed by joint pain which is commonly referred to as arthralgia.

Arthritis appears in many different forms. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative disc disease. This appears as a result of aging, joint trauma, or joing infection. Other forms of arthritis include: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis. These two are considered auto-immune conditions wherein the body is attacking itself. Septic arthritis comes as a result of joint infection. Gouty arthritis and pseudogout are both result of mineral formation in the joint, thereby causing inflammation.

Arthritis may manifest more symptoms after the initial inflammation and pain on the joint areas. The inflammation itself is characterized by stiffness, swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness of the affected area. For other types of arthritis that are autoimmune in nature, sufferers may also experience fever, gland swelling, weight loss, fatigue, and develop abnormalities of vital organs such as the lungs, heart, or kidneys.

For the most part, dealing with the joint pain is the most difficult thing that arthritis sufferers have to bear with. It can prove disabling, especially for people whose nature of work involves constant travelling. It is because of these people that we keep looking for the best treatment that can provide arthritis pain relief. Treatment depends on the following factors: the doctor's diagnosis, the severity of the disease, and a patient's reponse to previous treatment.

For mild to moderate pain, various over-the-counter and prescription creams and gels designed to provide arthritis pain relief are available in the market. These topical medications are applied directly over the skin to soothe the pain you feel from arthritis. There are applications that make the skin feel either hot or cold. These products may contain counterirritants that help distract the main from the arthritic pain, giving you temporary arthritis pain relief. Another kind of topical medication are aspirin-like pain rubs. These are topical analgesics that not only reduces joint pain, it also reduces swelling once absorbed by the skin. Lastly, are creams made from chili pepper seeds. These seeds contain capsaicin that produces the burning sensation associated with peppers. It is most effective for arthritic pain in joints that are near the skin, like your fingers, knees, and elbows. These over the counter topical medications are more affordable and accessible than its prescription medications or applications counterpart, but offer only temporary arthritis pain relief.

These medications are best paired with a change in one's diet and lifestyle, an ample amount of rest, enough exercise, and joint protection. This allows for better arthritis pain relief, reduced inflammation, retardation of the progression of the disease, reduced chances of requiring therapy, and regain functional independence.

Living with arthritis is difficult. The rising cost of medication and therapy should be enough to make you want to avoid ever contracting the condition in the first place. So take care of your body because it is the only one you have.
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Relief with Arthritis Medications

2008-10-12T03:30:00.001-07:00

If you suffer with arthritis, you may be surprised to find that some common arthritis drugs simply don't work for you. That's because there are more than one hundred different forms of arthritis, and every drug is not effective for all patients.

You've seen the seemingly endless list of drugs, each promising to bring relief from your daily arthritis pain and inflammation. However, you may not understand just how these medications differ, or exactly how they are meant to treat the disease. Here is an introduction to some of the basic arthritis medications available, with details on possible solutions to your arthritic pain and inflammation.

Analgesic Medications

The pain associated with arthritis can be extremely severe, and most patients turn to pain medications to help relief their suffering. When the pain gets to be too much to bear, doctors will prescribe strong painkillers called analgesics. Codeine, darvocet, percocet, vicodin and Tylenol are all commonly prescribed analgesics. While these medications will help to take the edge off of the pain of arthritis, they are not effective in reducing or stopping inflammation.

BRMs - Biologic Response Modifiers

Biologic Response Modifiers, or BRMs, are medications that are unique in terms of arthritic treatment. These types of drugs are not created in laboratories, but derived from living sources to help treat certain aspects of arthritis. Numerous BRMs are available to benefit those suffering with arthritis. BRMs can help to decrease inflammation and increase the body's T-cells. Using a special type of protein, they are able to block the harmful affects of rheumatoid arthritis.

Corticosteroid Treatments

Many arthritis sufferers turn to corticosteroids for relief from their symptoms. These drugs can reduce swelling and inflammation in the arthritic areas, relieve pain and loosen stiff joints. Doctors often prescribe corticosteroids to help reduce the inflammation in joints and organs caused by rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and vasculitis. These drugs are steroidal, and very similar to a compound that is naturally produced by the adrenal glands, so the dosage will vary depending on the individual patient. Corticosteroids can actually create long-term complications if used over a long period of time or taken in too high a dosage.

DMARD Treatments

Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs, or DMARDs, are often prescribed to help treat the problems of arthritis. Acting slowly, these compounds allow their effects on arthritis to gradually strengthen over the course of a few weeks. DMARDs are used to help stop the progression of several types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. If taken over an extended period of time, these drugs can actually halt the damage to the affected joint. They are good options for patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis.

NSAID Treatments

Celebrex, ibuprofen and aspirin are among the common NSAIDs. These over-the-counter drugs are commonly prescribed for arthritis relief. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, or NSAIDs, are taken to bring the inflammation of the affected area to a minimum. Patients enjoy decreased pain and stiffness, and the affected joints may have an extended range of motion.

Remember, there are more than one hundred different types of arthritis, so don't assume that what worked for your brother, or friend, or coworker will necessarily work for you. Always be sure to consult with your doctor before starting any regime of drugs for arthritis. Be sure to understand what you are taking, how each medication should be taken, and whether there is the possibility of side effects or complications.
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Psoriatic Arthritis-the Skin Condition You Wish Didn't Exist

2008-10-11T03:24:00.005-07:00

Most people don't realize that there are over 100 types of arthritis in existence.

One of the less well-known forms of this disease is known as psoriatic arthritis. What is psoriatic arthritis?

As its name indicates, psoriatic arthritis is associated with psoriasis, the common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin, scaling, and red raised patches of skin. It is estimated that psoriasis affects approximately 2 per cent of the Caucasian population in the United States, although it can occur in people from all backgrounds.

Do you have psoriasis? If so then you know that this aggravating skin condition can attack your belly button, your knees, your elbows, your scalp, and for goodness sakes, it can even affect your anus and genital area! Now that is just not right! At this point in time, health care professionals believe that Aaron 10% of those who suffer with the "heartbreak of psoriasis" also develop a simultaneous inflammation of specific body joints. When this happens, these patients gain a new label known as psoriatic arthritis.

Obviously, one of the major risk factors for developing psoriatic arthritis is the presence of the skin disorder, particularly if it affects the joints. Psoriatic arthritis usually strikes later in life, with most diagnosed cases occurring in the fourth or fifth decades of the patient's life. It appears that gender is not a risk factor, since men and women are affected equally.

While it can vary, the onset of this condition typically follows a predictable pattern. Nearly 80% of those patients battling psoriatic arthritis were diagnosed with the skin condition, psoriasis, prior to being diagnosed with this particular type of arthritis.

However, some patients develop arthritis before the onset of psoriasis. Roughly 15 per cent of psoriatic arthritis patients report the presence of arthritic symptoms before developing psoriasis. In fact, many patients report living with psoriasis for many years before developing any signs of arthritis.

Psoriatic arthritis is a systematic disease just like other forms of arthritis. With any systemic disease, other areas of the body can be attacked as well. So this simply means that you best be on the look out for problems with other body parts. For example, psoriatic arthritis patients can also be at risk for other problems with the kidneys and lungs. Patients may also experience problems with the heart, the eyes and the mouth. Systemic ... affecting other areas as well. The whole body is at risk.

In the most serious cases of psoriatic arthritis, the impact on your vital organs can be life altering. With psoriatic arthritis, you are also at increased risk for spinal inflammation with can cause increased pain and limited movements.

So just what is responsible for psoriatic arthritis? What is the cause of psoriatic arthritis? While there are many theories on the "why" behind the reasons patients develop psoriatic arthritis, the bottom line is that the cause of this condition truly remains unknown. The majority of health care professionals generally agree that psoriatic arthritis is most probably a result of a combination of factors. These factors can be related to a variety of environmental factors, genetic factors and even an immune system basis. Researchers have been able to identify a genetic marker known as gene marker-HLA-B27- that is often present in the DNA of many of those patients who suffer with psoriatic arthritis.

There are even other genetic markers that are found in cases of psoriatic arthritis which continue to lead to researchers to believe that this condition is genetic in nature. Lab tests can help to confirm these genetic markers if they are present. Some research also indicates that a faulty immune system may also be a causative factor in the case of psoriatic arthritis. Other research shows that environmental factors may be to blame. Any way you slice it, the reasons can vary behind the development of psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriatic arthritis is a battle that many face each and every day. It really does not matter the reason why you developed this version of arthritis in the first place, what does matter is that you are ready to work cooperatively with your doctor in order to build a treatment plan that you can work with and one that is designed to give you the best level of health that you can enjoy. Psoriatic arthritis does not have to be a harness around your neck, but it certainly will become one if you are passive about it. Get to it and educate yourself about your own health condition.
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2008-10-11T03:24:00.003-07:00

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS ?

For most people arthritis pain and inflammation is a normal process as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of this disease. Joints naturally degenerate over time.

Arthritis is a term that includes a group of disorders that affect the joints and muscles. Arthritis symptoms include joint pain, inflammation and limited movement of joints. When a joint is inflamed it may be swollen, tender, warm to the touch or red. Surrounding each joint is a protective capsule holding a lubricating fluid to aid in motion. Cartilage, a slippery smooth substance, covers most joints to assure an even, fluid motion of the joint. With joint arthritis , the cartilage may be damaged, narrowed and lost by a degenerative process or by inflammation making movement painful.

There are over 100 types of this degenerating process and rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid a rthritis , and fibromyalgia.

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

Fortunately, arthritis can be managed through a combination of medication, exercise, rest, weight-management, nutrition, and, in some cases, surgery. Arthritis is a chronic disease that will remain for a long time and possibly for the rest of the patient's remaining life. The treatments will probably change over time and medication may be adjusted.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

There are many different signs and symptoms of arthritis . If one experiences pain, stiffness, or swelling around a joint for more than two weeks, then he should visit the physician. Only a physician can determine if this is because of arthritis . These symptoms may come up suddenly or slowly over time and may also include sleeplessness, fatigue, depression, and muscle aches.

The doctor will confirm the type of problem and will then prepare the course of treatment.

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Psoriatic Arthritis - Got Your Attention Yet?

2008-10-11T03:24:00.001-07:00

No, there are not just a couple of garden variety types of arthritis out there. In fact currently, there over well over one hundred different kinds of arthritis. Shocking isn't it? Over 100 different types of arthritis make it one very aggressive disease that invades the lives of millions.

One of those little known types of arthritis is known as psoriatic arthritis and it can be as debilitating as some of the more well known varieties of arthritis. So exactly what is psoriatic arthritis and just how does this variety present itself?

As its name indicates, psoriatic arthritis is associated with psoriasis, the common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin, scaling, and red raised patches of skin. It is estimated that psoriasis affects approximately 2 per cent of the Caucasian population in the United States, although it can occur in people from all backgrounds.

When you have psoriasis, this skin condition attacks the skin of the knees, the elbows, the scalp and the face. It can even be seen in the navel! One of the most distressing areas that you may find psoriasis in in the genital and anal area. There is a small portion of those who suffer with psoriasis who also develop inflammation in the impacted joints. It is this small population of sufferers who are then identified as being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.

Obviously, one of the major risk factors for developing psoriatic arthritis is the presence of the skin disorder, particularly if it affects the joints. Psoriatic arthritis usually strikes later in life, with most diagnosed cases occurring in the fourth or fifth decades of the patient's life. It appears that gender is not a risk factor, since men and women are affected equally.

While it can vary, the onset of this condition typically follows a predictable pattern. Nearly 80% of those patients battling psoriatic arthritis were diagnosed with the skin condition, psoriasis, prior to being diagnosed with this particular type of arthritis.

However, some patients develop arthritis before the onset of psoriasis. Roughly 15 per cent of psoriatic arthritis patients report the presence of arthritic symptoms before developing psoriasis. In fact, many patients report living with psoriasis for many years before developing any signs of arthritis.

Psoriatic arthritis is a systematic disease just like other forms of arthritis. With any systemic disease, other areas of the body can be attacked as well. So this simply means that you best be on the look out for problems with other body parts. For example, psoriatic arthritis patients can also be at risk for other problems with the kidneys and lungs. Patients may also experience problems with the heart, the eyes and the mouth. Systemic ... affecting other areas as well. The whole body is at risk.

In severe forms of the disease, other vital organs may also be affected. Like other forms of arthritis (especially reactive arthritis and spondylitis), psoriatic arthritis patients are more prone to experiencing inflammation in the spine.

So, here's the million dollar question. Just what causes psoriatic arthritis? Want the million dollar answer? Ok, here it is, we don't really know the cause of psoriatic arthritis. While there are many scholarly theories out there that attempt to explain the basis of psoriatic arthritis, the precise cause remains a mystery. Current research seems to point to many factors which can contribute to the development of psoriatic arthritis. One such factor is environmental, another is a flaky immune system and finally a genetic marker, known as HLA-B27. This particular genetic marker is found in many psoriatic arthritis patients, but it is not always the case and so don't count on it.

There are even other genetic markers that are found in cases of psoriatic arthritis which continue to lead to researchers to believe that this condition is genetic in nature. Lab tests can help to confirm these genetic markers if they are present. Some research also indicates that a faulty immune system may also be a causative factor in the case of psoriatic arthritis. Other research shows that environmental factors may be to blame. Any way you slice it, the reasons can vary behind the development of psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriatic arthritis is not something to be taken lightly. It is a serious health condition and must be managed as such. Partnering with your health care provider can produce the best result in managing this disease.
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Arthritis Basics

2008-10-05T22:30:00.005-07:00

Arthritis affects people in a variety of ways. Joints may be stiff and creak. For others who suffer from arthritis, joints might crack suddenly, like knees upon standing. For many arthritis sufferers, pain occurs, like when trying to open a jar.

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Arthritis Pain Relief - How to Decrease Chances of Arthritis

2008-10-05T22:30:00.003-07:00

What Causes Arthritis?

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain. But, arthritis pain relief is not as common. There are over one hundred diseases associated with arthritis, affecting areas in and around joints. Just below heart disease, arthritis is the second leading cause of disability and the inability to work. Pain from arthritis can limit the ability to perform simple, every day activities. Many people believe that nothing can be done for arthritis - but there are ways to relieve the pain caused by arthritis. The most successful way is to manage your pain and try to avoid things that aggravate the problem area.

In many situations, arthritis is caused by the wear and tear of joints. Some of this wear and tear is caused as the body ages naturally. Some is brought on earlier than normal by overusing certain joints. Maintaining a healthy weight is essential in the prevention of the early onslaught of arthritis. As with many other medical conditions, the way you take care of your body will be a determining factor in whether or not you arthritis affects you and how early you begin to see signs of the condition.

Ways to Prevent Or Decrease Your Chance of Arthritis

There are many ways to prevent the early onslaught of arthritis. Your body treats you the way you treat your body. Thinking ahead to the years when your body begins aging and taking care of yourself with that in mind can sometimes help you to avoid arthritis pain later in life - or in the very least, help you to prevent arthritis for a longer period of time.

Here are some ways you can decrease your chances of suffering from arthritis pain:

Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight causes early wear and tear of the weight-bearing joints, which include the feet, ankles, hips, knees, and spine. Maintain a regular exercise routine. The old saying,
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2008-10-05T22:30:00.001-07:00

COULD YOU USE SOME HELP UNDERSTANDING ABOUT ARTHRITIS?

Maybe a little gentle, bedside manner in your battle for joint pain relief would be great?

Well, even if you are not sure if arthritis is the issue with you or your friend or loved one
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Types of Arthritis

2008-09-25T08:31:00.005-07:00

Arthritis covers a broad spectrum of disease. To many, the term arthritis means pain and inflammation of the joints - but, arthritis is a much more complex medical condition. The term arthritis comes from the Latin phrase,
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Fish Oil to Cure Arthritis

2008-09-25T08:31:00.003-07:00

Arthritis is a condition that seems to have an ancient history. And now, after medical professionals have spent centuries developing newer and better treatments, one arthritis remedy seems to hold certain archaic qualities.

There are more than one hundred different types of arthritis, most sharing similar chronic and painful symptoms. Patients suffer with swelling of the affected area, morning stiffness, sharp and throbbing pain, localized or widespread pain, and loss of mobility ranging from mild to severe.

Just as arthritis presents itself in many different forms, patients are able to benefit from a wide range of treatment options. Modern arthritis treatments vary from conventional medicinal therapies, to alternative drug-free methods including specialized yoga. Every arthritis case is unique, so each treatment method may not bring relief to every patient.

There has recently been an interesting shift affecting the way that doctors treat patients with arthritis. While natural medicine becomes mainstream, alternative treatment methods are more readily available and accepted. The use of fish oil is one particular trend that is exciting doctors and nutritionists alike.

It's widely understood that fish oil is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two types of omega-3 fatty acids. Both are highly respected and well documented for their abilities to reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis. The strong anti-inflammatory properties in these acids make fish oil a natural choice for arthritis sufferers. And, naturally, patients have questions. Can fish oil really be considered a treatment for arthritis? If so, does it actually relieve pain?

Most alternative medicine therapies are relatively new and, as a result, can lack the sufficient medical and scientific research needed to provide definite proof. As such, fish oil has yet to be proven effective in clinical trials. However, early research findings are encouraging.

Recent laboratory studies and clinical trials have suggested that because the omega-3 structure of fish oil makes it helpful in reducing the morning muscle stiffness and joint pain suffered by so many arthritis patients. Researchers have not yet determined the appropriate dosage required for maximum effectiveness, or the appropriate durations of fish oil treatment programs.

There are potential side effects that patients should be aware of, before embarking on a fish oil treatment regime:

Blood Clotting

Fish oil has, in some cases, created risks by affecting the blood's clotting abilities. Some patients have found that taking fish oil supplements affects the time it takes for the blood to clot. It's an important issue to consider, especially for patients already taking medication to affect the clotting of blood.

Reduced Blood Pressure

Some patients taking fish oil supplements have found that the treatment may interact with existing blood pressure medications. If you supplement your diet with fish oil while taking high blood pressure medication, it may cause a significant drop in your blood pressure.

Contaminants

Fish oil can contain significant and potentially dangerous levels of contaminants. Fish contains naturally-occurring mercury, making fish oil a poor choice for some patients. There may be serious risk associated with the consumption of fish oil, particularly to young children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Tuna, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish and shark typically contain the highest levels of mercury.

If you are interested in trying fish oil for arthritis but worried about the risks, search for oils from fishes that tend to be lower in mercury. You'll have to do a bit of digging to find this information, but the results are worth the efforts.

Patients should be aware of other possible concerns before starting fish oil therapy for arthritis. Other side effects associated with taking the supplements, such as gas and other stomach disturbances, are usually relatively minor.

Arthritis is not new, but alternative treatment options have promised new relief for patients. Seek the advice of a trusted herbalist or medical practitioner to learn more about fish oil and other alternative arthritis treatments.
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2008-09-25T08:31:00.001-07:00

For the past three days, Mr. Ray was not able to drive his wife to the office because he was suffering from extreme knee pain due to gout. Even the simple task of rising from bed was very difficult for him to do. The pain and difficulty was too much for him to bear that he came to the point of bargaining, swearing that he will never taste a drop of beer again if he gets well. A few days before his ordeal with arthritis began, he had been drinking out with his buddies for two nights straight. During that time, he even had an argument with his wife because she discouraged him from drinking again. They both know that drinking beer mainly causes his recurring arthritis. Those warnings, however, fell on deaf ears. Mr. Ray likes eating pork and beef especially the internal organs despite being advised to avoid it. He never wanted to consult a doctor regarding his condition because he believes that doctors are just out there to extort money from patients. He opted instead to ask his friends for advice and engage in self-medication. Because of his numerous blunders and abusive behavior, it came to a point when nature finally took its course and made him realize his mistakes.

A lot of people probably have similar experiences and beliefs as Mr. Ray. They are the ones who also suffer from arthritis but choose to ignore their condition. They think it is okay since the pain is still tolerable anyway. They continue eating food that have high purine-content alcoholic drinks despite being warned not to. Moreover, they regard consulting a physician as a waste of time and money and rather choose to self-medicate instead. It is only when they already experience so much pain and difficulty that they decide to change their ways.

Given a second chance, people should already be smarter in their decisions. Upon noticing the different symptoms of arthritis, may it be pain or tenderness, inflammation or decrease in motion and flexibility in joint areas, one should already set an appointment with a doctor for consultation. However, if consulting with a physician is not possible due to whatever reasons, self-medication should never be chosen as an alternative. Choose, instead, to change habits or behaviors towards something that will decrease the chances of the condition to recur. Among those practices that will help avoid arthritis from returning are regular exercise, stress management and eating a nutritious diet. This, however, will not be enough to completely treat the condition. A consultation with a doctor is still highly recommended and should be done eventually.

Only a doctor can properly prescribe what medications are appropriate to be taken as arthritis pain reliever. Even though information about medications such as topical pain relievers, anti-inflammatory painkillers, narcotic pain relievers, and corticosteroids can easily be accessed from the internet or from friends, one should not decide to use any of those without expert advice. Self-medicating may only worsen the condition instead of alleviating it. Also, some medications may have undesired reactions with each other or some may also have dangerous side effects.

After a consultation with a doctor has been done, a person may be recommended for physical or occupational therapy when deemed necessary. In terms of knee pains resulting from arthritis or gout for a prolonged period of time, deformities and stiffness within the knee might be a consequence that will decrease the mobility and strength of the knee joint. A person's ability to perform daily activities involving the knee such as walking, climbing stairs, changing clothes and driving will most likely be affected. Physical and occupational therapy sessions are meant help facilitate improving the mobility and strength of the knee to be able to perform usual activities done before.

Through a consistent observation of a healthy lifestyle, avoidance of food and drinks high in purine-content, consultation with a doctor and practice of PT and OT management techniques, chances of arthritis to recur will most likely be decreased. As part of growing old, however, it is expected that everyone will still eventually experience having the condition. When such time comes, one can either choose to be another Mr. Ray or to be smarter in his or her decisions. A person can either start practicing a healthy lifestyle or continue frequently drinking with his or her friends. When confronted with symptoms, one can either try to see a doctor or self-medicate instead. It is important, however, to bear in mind that in matters of health not everyone are given a second chance. Sometimes, when it is least expected, the first time might already be the point of no return.
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2008-09-20T22:23:00.005-07:00

Millions of people around the world are affected by arthritis, a potentially crippling disease. There are, in fact, more than 100 different variations of this painful disease that affects men, women and even children. The battle against arthritis can be long and is certainly painful, but new tools and medical advancements are making the fight a little easier.

The two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both types are quite painful and can be completely debilitating. Fortunately, modern medicine has given the average arthritis patient access to a wider variety of treatment options than ever before.

Drug Treatments

NSAID drugs make up the most common class of pharmaceutical therapies prescribed by doctors today. These drugs are prescribed because of their anti-inflammatory properties. Because they are non-steroidal, many doctors consider them as safer alternatives to comparable drug therapy options. Patients suffering with severe localized pain may also be given cortisone shots.

Alternative Lifestyle Choices

A healthy lifestyle certainly has positive effects on your overall quality of life. That's why doctors will suggest that people with arthritis alter some of their day-to-day lifestyle management choices. Living well with arthritis is so much easier when you enjoy regular physical activity. Strength training and other weight-bearing exercises are widely recommended. Low-impact exercises, such as walking, can also be beneficial. Your ability to keep arthritis under control also has a lot to do with following a smart diet and maintaining a healthy weight.

Gamma-Linolenic Acids

Natural therapies, such as Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), are now being used by people with arthritis. These natural alternatives are used as complimentary treatments along with more traditional medical options. Gamma-Linolenic Acid is a form of omega-6 fatty acid that can be derived from the seeds of specific plants.

There has been much excitement within the medical world over the health benefits derived from GLAs, and there is new speculation that these 'wonder acids' can have beneficial effects for some arthritis sufferers. Some of the more widely known GLAs are derived from the seeds of the black currant, borage and evening primrose. These plants have long been used as natural remedies to treat a variety of ailments, and now the GLAs derived from these plants are being used to alleviate the inflammation often associated with arthritis.

Here is the latest medical indication of how GLAs can help counteract many of the most painful effects of living with arthritis. In 2000, the Cochrane Collaboration reported the results after examining seven studies of GLA plants, including the popular borage, evening primrose, and black currant. Researchers studied the oils derived from these plants, and how they could be used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

The studies, unfortunately, were inconclusive as researchers failed to prove the true efficacy of GLA plants and oils. Even still, some medical researchers continue to believe that there is a link between GLAs and their potential for providing relief from arthritic pain, morning joint stiffness, tenderness and overall discomfort.

Even though most GLAs and their native plants enjoy a respectable, long-standing record as safe and effective herbs, there are nevertheless certain risks with the consumption of these herbs in any form. Many herbalists and health experts warn that many GLAs and their plants should not be taken along with prescription medications. Furthermore, some GLAs can actually worsen an underlying medical condition. Researchers have indicated that there are specific negative effects caused by certain GLA plants.

For instance, studies have shown that some borage seed oil preparations contain ingredients called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) that can cause serious harm to the liver, and exacerbate the symptoms of liver disease. Problems have been linked to the consumption of evening primrose oil when combined with phenothiazine drugs. Moreover, many herbal remedies are actually potent drugs that may cause strong side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, intestinal gas and bloating.

Despite the potential risks, researchers continue to explore new and better treatments for arthritis. Gamma-Linolenic Acid is one such option that is still under close scrutiny in the medical field. As always, knowledge is your best weapon. Do your own research and learn all that you can about the many available treatment options to help you win the fight against arthritis.
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2008-09-20T22:23:00.003-07:00

There has been a lot of hype about certain diets that are claimed to cure or relieve arthritis. Unfortunately no such diet exists. But a balanced diet that includes a wide variety of fresh foods will help your overall health and give you a feeling of well-being. Increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet may also help to provide some benefits for people with rheumatoid arthritis, any form of arthritis will benefit from these dietary methods.

Keeping to a Healthy Weight

A healthy body weight will reduce stress on the major joints like your hips, knees and lower spine. Keeping to a healthy weight is an important part of managing osteoarthritis.

Many hospitals and community centers run weight reduction programs in a friendly helpful environment. You will also find plenty of advice in publications provided by your local pharmacy and library.

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2008-09-20T22:23:00.001-07:00

People suffering from arthritis may now have more reasons to jump, dance, and rock n'roll after the researchers confirmed the efficacy of alternative medicine as a means to get arthritis pain relief and treatment for other ailments related to arthritis.
The good news is expected to cause jubilation among people who have long suffered from the crippling pain that comes with arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, nearly one in five Americans (46 million) suffers from one of the more than 100 various joint diseases and an additional 23 million have chronic pain in their joints that are yet to be formally diagnosed. Forty percent of arthritis patients in the United States admitted that the have turned to some form of alternative medicine.
According to reports, a German team of researchers was able to show evidence that acupuncture used in conjunction with conventional medicines can boost the quality of life of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Another team of American researchers also found that the ingestion of a special turmeric extract could help prevent or curb both acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
Acupuncture is known to stimulate special points on the body by inserting fine needles. This method originated in the Far East and had been in used for over 2,000 years. Acupuncture is also gaining popularity in the West as an alternative form of medicine and therapeutic practice.
Certain plants and herbs have also gained popularity for their medicinal properties. Turmeric, an ingredient used to make curry, has long been used as an alternative to powerful anti-inflammatory drugs in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant with a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh.
Dr. Janet L. Funk, the lead author of the study on the medicinal properties of turmeric, and an assistant professor of physiological sciences at the University of Arizona in Tucson had built her study on earlier research conducted with rats. The studies showed that joint inflammation in the rats were reduced after having been injected with turmeric. In her current work, she broke down the specific contents of commonly sold turmeric dietary supplements and isolated a turmeric extract that was free of essential oils and structurally similar to that found in commercial varieties. The extract was based largely on curcuminoids, a compound they believed to be effective in reducing arthritic inflammation. Funk's group administered the extract to female rats both before and after the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. They then tracked changes in the rodents' bone density and integrity. The experiment showed that turmeric extract appeared to block inflammatory pathways associated with rheumatoid arthritis in rats at a particularly early point in the development of the disease. The extract had a beneficial impact if given three days after arthritis set in, but not if given eight days after disease onset.
Further investigations in the laboratory revealed that turmeric stops a particular protein from launching an inflammatory "chain reaction" linked to swelling and pain. The expression of hundreds of genes normally involved in instigating bone destruction and swelling was also altered by the turmeric.
But these findings are still preliminary and the turmeric extract needs to be tested in people.
If other studies yield the same results and observations, patients will be taking a purified turmeric extract. However, a conclusive proof is still needed regarding the safety and efficacy of turmeric extract to humans.

In another study by Dr. Claudia M. Witt of Charite University Medical Center in Berlin, researchers spent three years tracking the treatment results of 3,500 male and female osteoarthritis patients suffering from either hip or knee pain. All the participants were permitted to continue whatever conventional western medical treatments they had been undergoing prior to the onset of the treatment trials for 6 months. Furthermore, over 3,200 of the patients also received up to 15 sessions of needle-stimulation or acupuncture during the first three months of the study except for the remaining 310 patients, who received such treatment only in the final three months of the study period. The experiment showed that patients with chronic osteoarthritis pain who underwent a combination of routine medical care plus acupuncture demonstrated significant quality of life improvements as well as increased mobility and pain reduction above and beyond that experienced by patients who did not receive acupuncture. Osteoarthritis is caused by a progressive degeneration of bone cartilage and is the most common type of arthritis in the United States. Rheumatoid arthritis is an immunological disorder characterized by a painful inflammation of the lining of the joints.
Improvement in osteoarthritis held steady three months after cessation of the sessions for those who began their acupuncture treatments immediately. While those who had begun acupuncture three months into the study period, comparable improvements occurred by the time they ended their sessions at the six-month mark. The study, one of the largest of its kind, demonstrated that acupuncture appeared to be a viable therapeutic option for people suffering from osteoarthritis and possibly a safe medical intervention with minor side effects only observed in just over 5 percent of patients.
There are some people who are not amenable to western medication due to some contra-indications or possible side effects. Others consider it to be artificial and would prefer healing process that make use of natural products and stimulates the body's own healing processes. But surely, those who opt to have acupuncture treatment should only go to trained practitioners to ensure the highest level of safety and efficacy in the use of this ancient healing method.
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Osteonecrosis Treatment

2008-09-18T03:29:00.005-07:00

Of the more than 100 different types of arthritis, osteonecrosis is among the most devastating. "Arthritis" is often used as a simple classification to describe pain and stiffness in the joints. The many forms of arthritis, including osteonecrosis, can have irreversible and debilitating effects on the body.

How is Osteonecrosis Different?

With osteonecrosis, a severe form of arthritis, the bone loses its supply of blood. The affected bones and joints disintegrate as the disease progresses, causing eventual death of the bone. Doctors are challenged in treating this condition in its early stages, because patients won't usually manifest symptoms until the disease has reached an advanced stage.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of osteonecrosis are sensations of pain and stiffness following a period of physical activity. Many patients who develop osteonecrosis in the hip will experience concentrated pain in the groin area. In the early stages of the disease, pain is evident only when the affected area is in use. As the disease becomes more advanced, pain is felt even while the joint is at rest.

Diagnosis

A diagnosis of osteonecrosis can be made with the use of X-rays, but only in cases where the disease has progressed beyond the initial stages. Doctors can also detect tissue damage using an MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging machine. For some patients, a CAT scan is required to make a firm diagnosis.

Treatments for Osteonecrosis

Stopping the disintegration of the joints can require aggressive treatment. Chances of saving the affected areas are greatly increased with early diagnosis. Once the disease has progressed into the advanced stages, however, it may be too late to treat and save the damaged joints.

Many cases of osteonecrosis will require one of several types of surgical intervention:

* Core Decompression: This relatively simple procedure is usually reserved for cases where the symptoms are still fairly mild. With this procedure, a hole is created to remove a thick layer of the affected bone. The result is increased blood flow to the bone and reduced pressure.

* Bone Grafting: A common yet complicated procedure used to support affected joints. During the grafting process, healthy bone is removed from one part of the body and used to replace dead bone in the affected area. This surgery is reserved for patients experiencing osteonecrosis in its final stage. Following a bone graft, the patient will be required to use an assistive device for up to a year after surgery, to promote healing.

* Osteotomy: An osteotomy is performed by cutting the bone below the affected area. The doctor will turn the bone, causing the healthy bone to become the new weight-bearing area. This procedure is complicated and reserved for patients experiencing advanced osteonecrosis.

* Arthoplasty: Also known as a total hip replacement, this surgery is only used when the entire hip socket has become diseased. The damaged hip is removed, and an artificial joint is inserted in place.

If an osteonecrosis diagnosis is made soon enough, non-surgical treatment is possible. Doctors are able to choose to prescribed drug therapies to keep the disease from progressing. When combined with exercise and assistive devices, medications can be used successfully in less advanced cases. Today, researchers are working to produce new medications to promote the growth of new bone matter and increase blood flow to the damaged joints.

Osteonecrosis, like most diseases, is most successfully treated with early detection. The trouble is that osteonecrosis is not easily diagnosed. Learn more about osteonecrosis, and if you feel that you may be experiencing symptoms of osteonecrosis, ask your doctor to perform further investigations. When diagnosed early enough, you can work with your doctor to treat the condition and relieve the symptoms without surgery.
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Learning Everything About Psoriatic Arthritis

2008-09-18T03:29:00.003-07:00

Psoriasis is commonly misunderstood to be a disease exclusively of the skin due to its easily recognizable presentations. However, psoriasis is the result of the immune system overworking and producing the excessive growth of silvery-white dead skin cells commonly referred to as scale. The abnormalities that characterize it do indeed point to a skin disorder; it is marked by scaly, raised, red patches on the genitalia, scalp, knees and elbows.
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a potentially debilitating condition that can result in the painful swelling of the joints, hands and feet. It can also lead to inflammation in body tissues, such as tendons and cartilage, eyes, heart, lungs and kidneys. The symptoms can vary in intensity and may change over time. Swelling of fingers is common, and fingernails and toenails may become pitted, thickened and discolored. Inflammation may attack the spine as well, making it hard for a patient to bend. Sometimes spondylitis, a condition associated with pain in the back or neck, can develop as a result of psoriatic arthritis. People with psoriatic arthritis may also experience tender spots in the back of the heel or the sole of the foot.
According to the National Institutes of Health, between 5.8 and 7.5 million people in the United States have psoriasis. Initial symptoms often appear in people between ages 15 and 35. Approximately 10 to 15 percent of people will notice the signs of psoriasis before age 10, but the disease is rarely seen in infants.
Having psoriasis does not guarantee a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, but it greatly increases the odds. Approximately 10 to 30 percent of people with psoriasis eventually develop psoriatic arthritis, and this likelihood increases with the severity of psoriasis. The National Psoriasis Foundation states that half of those with severe psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. A survey conducted by the Psoriasis Foundation found that one million Americans have this form of arthritis.
Like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis can begin at any time; it usually affects adults between ages of 30 and 50. Children can develop a form of the disease called juvenile psoriatic arthritis. Some studies suggest a higher prevalence among Caucasians.
Despite the prevalence of both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the potential severity of both conditions is often overlooked, and both diseases are commonly misunderstood even by the people who experience them. According to a survey conducted by the National Psoriasis Foundation, one-third of the people who suffer from psoriasis said they also experience persistent joint firmness or for at least 3 months, but they were not diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
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Arthritis Exercises - How Exercises Can Reduce Arthritic Pain

2008-09-18T03:29:00.001-07:00

Arthritis pain can be alleviated in many ways. Although it may sound unusual, exercise is a very important treatment for arthritis. Arthritis causes stiffness and pain in the joints
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2008-09-14T03:23:00.005-07:00

Arthritis isn't anything to joke about and those who suffer from it need effective arthritis treatments. If you have arthritis, you know how painful a condition it really is. The problem with finding suitable arthritis treatments is two-fold. First, the arthritis treatments that get prescribed ultimately depend on the initial diagnosis, which is why it's so important to discuss the situation with a medical practitioner. And second, many suffers cannot tolerate the side effects of NSAIDS or surgery and for this group, natural arthritis treatments really are their only options.

Natural arthritis treatments encompass any type of treatments that do not involve the use of NSAIDS or COX-2 Inhibitors. If you suffer from arthritis and you've tried these types of treatments without success, it may be time for you to research natural treatments for your arthritis. Here are a few to consider.

Physical/Heat/Massage/Relaxation Therapy

Arthritis is pain in the joint area and it can strike in any part of the body where joints exist. This pain isn't always the result of damaged joints. It can be caused by overworked tendons, a build-up of scar tissue, frayed nerves and tense muscles. These types of therapies are oftentimes effective because they generally are designed to focus on the affected area. Rubbing and kneading, applying heat, or using a walker or other type of device designed to improve mobility and posture can all help to promote improved blood circulation and loosen overly tight areas. The goal of these types of therapies is to work on the root of the pain and hopefully, after repeated treatments if necessary, make the pain disappear permanently.

General Exercise

In a total reversal of what was thought to be true decades ago, doctors today frequently prescribe exercise as an effective natural arthritis treatment. Regular exercise is also an effective preventative measure against arthritis. When people don't exercise, their muscles weaken and become stiff and this leads to the type of pain associated later on with arthritis. Cardiovascular exercises, light strength training exercises, and range-of-motion exercises (stretching) all produce positive results. http://www.arthritisnatural.com/relievingarthritispain/

Water exercises

Hydrotherapy or water exercises, work by immersing the body into tanks or pools that have been filled with warm water. Once inside, the patient performs resistance-type exercises to hopefully alleviate the pain. This type of a workout is physically intensive so it should always be performed in a supervised setting.

Controversial Alternatives

Search the web and you'll find an abundance of products that claim to be "natural" arthritis treatments. Among the more popular are Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese, MSM, Niacinamidem, Tumeric and Ginger extract. Promoters of these naturally-occurring ingredients claim they reduce inflammation, slow the aging process, and promote joint repair. Before spending a lot of money purchasing products containing these ingredients, and especially before taking these or any other products that claim they are natural arthritis treatments, discuss the benefits of each with a doctor or someone you trust who knows more than you do about natural remedies. You might find that making some changes to your diet is just as effective a treatment.
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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Lessen the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis

2008-09-14T03:23:00.003-07:00

Rheumatoid arthritis? Just because it has a hold of you doesn't mean that you just have to roll over and give up. No, you can make a different choice. A choice to get healthy and regain control of your life. Even though you have been diagnosed with RA, you are still quite capable of living a full life, even though you will have to make some adjustments to your lifestyle. But here's the bottom line, a healthy lifestyle is recommended for all of us regardless of whether you are ill or not. Clearly, it is even more important if you are dealing with a life altering disease.

One important thing you should do is to learn to respond to your body. You should become aware of when you feel joint stiffness the most. Make a note of when you feel joint discomfort. You will have to learn to test and set your limits. By paying attention to how your body reacts to certain physical activities, you will learn to avoid overexertion.

Maintaining a schedule of regular physical activities is another important health tip. It can help you to have less pain and discomfort while at the same time helping you to maintain flexibility and strength. Your joints will thank you. Regular exercise can also help you to reduce your fatigue as you get stronger and more flexible. Don't be scared of exercise if you are battling RA but without a doubt learn to listen to your body and adjust as necessary. Avoid over exertion and add a little more to your exercise program every week. Don't try to do it all at one time.

Pilates and Yoga are both well suited to helping you to gain more flexibility while improving your range of motion. If neither of these exercises interest you, then talk with your Physical Therapist about other types of exercise that may be suitable for your joint health. Exercises that focus on strengthening, aerobic activity and flexibility are generally good choices.

Water exercises are especially good for those battling arthritis since the water is gentle on your joints. Riding a stationary bike and walking are also good choices. Again, look for an exercise that increases your flexibility but also works to increase your strength.

Of course, as with all exercise programs, before you get started with any new exercise program, you must talk with your health care provider to make sure that you are healthy enough to begin. You physician may have specific exercises that can help you to reduce your arthritis symptoms. A physical therapist may also be helpful when you are trying to determine the best exercises for you.

Here's the thing. If you are looking to help control the pain of your arthritis, then you should be certain that you are taking care of yourself and eating well. Not only does it help you to stay healthy, but it also helps to keep your weight in control. It is very important to maintain your weight so that you can help to protect your joints. Excess weight on your joints is simply not acceptable.

Healthy eating includes enjoying lean proteins, low fat dairy products and plenty of yummy fruits and vegetables. Remember to eat a well balanced diet so that you are ingesting the right nutrients, including calcium and vitamin C. If you are vitamin and nutrient deficient your physician may elect to have you begin to include supplements to help you fight the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Listen, take notes and follow the directions of your physician.

As with any chronic health condition, arthritis demands your attention. If you are battling the symptoms of arthritis and living day to day with the pain and limitations it can bring, then one of the best gifts that you can give to yourself is a dedication to follow a healthy lifestyle. Don't wait another day! Making the decision to get healthy and stay healthy is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself.
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Types Of Arthritis Treatments

2008-09-14T03:23:00.001-07:00

Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not a condition that only old people get. It is a condition that can impact people of all ages, and in severe cases, the pain associated with arthritis can be absolutely debilitating. In its simplest definition, arthritis is the pain that emerges in the area where two joints come together such as the fingers, knees, elbows, hips, and shoulders.

There are a number of tests that can be performed that will help determine the cause of the pain, the degree and frequency of the pain, and the areas most impacted. Once all of this information is gathered, there is a better chance an effective course of arthritis treatments can be offered. Here are some of the more common arthritis treatments.

NSAIDS/Over the counter treatments

NSAIDS, which stands for Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are effective at treating the symptoms of arthritis. Many different drugs fall into the category of NSAIDS, many of which are available only by prescription.

Over the counter medications that reduce pain and inflammation are for many people, effective arthritis treatments. Aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen and ibuprofen are all safe if taken as directed and easy to obtain without a prescription. These types of arthritis treatments are relatively inexpensive and have few negative side effects.

Taken as directed, NSAIDS can help arthritis sufferers get relief from stiffness, swelling, inflammation, and pain in the joints. Before taking any of these treatments however, be sure to discuss the risks and all known side effects associated with taking this type of medication.

COX-2 Inhibitors

These types of arthritis treatments are better known by their brand names: Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and the like. While these products do an effective job treating the symptoms of arthritis, their effectiveness came with a heavy price in the form of potentially life-threatening side effects. Several of these name-brand products have been taken off the market. If you
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Arthritis: Incurable Pain and Swelling

2008-09-12T22:25:00.005-07:00

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Conventional Medical Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

2008-09-12T22:25:00.003-07:00

Description

Unlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, not degenerative, disease. It first appears as an inflammation in a joint's synovium, the membrane that lines and lubricates the joint. Once inflamed, the membrane thickens and become sore and swollen-which in turn may limit the affected joint's movement. In time, this inflammation spreads to other parts of the affected joint, causing even more stiffness and pain. Eventually, the inflammation can spread to organs, such as the heart, lungs, and eyes. Its ability to spread throughout the body makes rheumatoid arthritis a systemic disease-a disease that affects the entire body.

Inflammation is not a harmful state, per se. It's actually your body's normal response to infections and injuries, caused when your white cells battle an invading organism. Typically, the inflammation subsides after the infection is wiped out. However, with rheumatoid arthritis, the autoimmune system seems to fight the body instead of protecting it.

While the disease can strike at any time, it usually occurs between the ages 20 and 50. It affects approximately three times as many women as men.

Unlike illnesses that have a set progression of symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis is unpredictable. What symptoms appear, how often they appear, and what joints and organs are affected vary widely, depending on the individual. In some sufferers, rheumatoid arthritis will flare up occasionally, only to be followed by periods of normal health. Others experience recurring attacks without returning to a state of full wellness in between. Many experience a slow and steady increase in the severity of their symptoms over time.

Some people with rheumatoid arthritis develop small lumps under the skin near the elbow, ears, or nose, or on the back of the scalp, over the knee, or under the toes. Called rheumatoid nodules, these painless and non-problematic bumps range from the size of a pea to the size of a Ping-Pong ball.

While medical experts have not identified a single cause for rheumatoid arthritis, possibilities include heredity, viral or bacterial infection, and emotional stress.

Signs and Symptoms

Pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected joint-most commonly affects the smaller joints of your hands and feet, but elbows, knees, and ankles can be affected

Usually affects joints symmetrically (both hands, for example)

Overall stiffness and achiness, especially after periods of stillness, such as sleeping or long plane rides

Symptoms are worse in the early morning and lessen as the day progresses. General malaise/weakness

Anemia

Pain usually occurs during rest and movement

Conventional Medical Treatment

A series of blood tests, along with a thorough physical exam and medical history, can confirm whether you have rheumatoid arthritis. X-rays may also be helpful. Strategies for treating rheumatoid arthritis differ, depending on whether it is active or in remission. During a flare-up, a combination of rest, heat, and medication is prescribed. Anti-inflammatory drugsaspirin, in particular are the first line of treatment and may ease symptoms. There are several other medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor may prescribe gold salts, penicellamine, methotrexate, azathioprine, or anti-malarials, depending on how your symptoms progress. Corticosteroids can temporarily relieve pain and inflammation, but they are usually reserved for those with more serious disease.

Physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is most effective when swelling and inflammation of the joint are suppressed with medications. Physical therapy can reduce deformity and restore function.

In severe cases, surgical removal of affected joint lining can prevent damage to other joint structures and cartilage. Another surgical procedure fuses the painful, uncushioned bones together but is only performed on the wrist, feet, ankles, and thumbs because it restricts motion. Tendon transfer is another surgical option for repairing damaged tendons and ligaments it is performed most frequently on the hands. Another option is arthroplasty, or joint replacement, which is usually performed on knees, hips, and shoulders.
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2008-09-12T22:25:00.001-07:00

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2008-09-04T22:17:00.005-07:00

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2008-09-04T22:17:00.003-07:00

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Osteonecrosis Treatment

2008-09-04T19:59:00.003-07:00

Of the more than 100 different types of arthritis, osteonecrosis is among the most devastating. "Arthritis" is often used as a simple classification to describe pain and stiffness in the joints. The many forms of arthritis, including osteonecrosis, can have irreversible and debilitating effects on the body.

How is Osteonecrosis Different?

With osteonecrosis, a severe form of arthritis, the bone loses its supply of blood. The affected bones and joints disintegrate as the disease progresses, causing eventual death of the bone. Doctors are challenged in treating this condition in its early stages, because patients won't usually manifest symptoms until the disease has reached an advanced stage.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of osteonecrosis are sensations of pain and stiffness following a period of physical activity. Many patients who develop osteonecrosis in the hip will experience concentrated pain in the groin area. In the early stages of the disease, pain is evident only when the affected area is in use. As the disease becomes more advanced, pain is felt even while the joint is at rest.

Diagnosis

A diagnosis of osteonecrosis can be made with the use of X-rays, but only in cases where the disease has progressed beyond the initial stages. Doctors can also detect tissue damage using an MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging machine. For some patients, a CAT scan is required to make a firm diagnosis.

Treatments for Osteonecrosis

Stopping the disintegration of the joints can require aggressive treatment. Chances of saving the affected areas are greatly increased with early diagnosis. Once the disease has progressed into the advanced stages, however, it may be too late to treat and save the damaged joints.

Many cases of osteonecrosis will require one of several types of surgical intervention:

* Core Decompression: This relatively simple procedure is usually reserved for cases where the symptoms are still fairly mild. With this procedure, a hole is created to remove a thick layer of the affected bone. The result is increased blood flow to the bone and reduced pressure.

* Bone Grafting: A common yet complicated procedure used to support affected joints. During the grafting process, healthy bone is removed from one part of the body and used to replace dead bone in the affected area. This surgery is reserved for patients experiencing osteonecrosis in its final stage. Following a bone graft, the patient will be required to use an assistive device for up to a year after surgery, to promote healing.

* Osteotomy: An osteotomy is performed by cutting the bone below the affected area. The doctor will turn the bone, causing the healthy bone to become the new weight-bearing area. This procedure is complicated and reserved for patients experiencing advanced osteonecrosis.

* Arthoplasty: Also known as a total hip replacement, this surgery is only used when the entire hip socket has become diseased. The damaged hip is removed, and an artificial joint is inserted in place.

If an osteonecrosis diagnosis is made soon enough, non-surgical treatment is possible. Doctors are able to choose to prescribed drug therapies to keep the disease from progressing. When combined with exercise and assistive devices, medications can be used successfully in less advanced cases. Today, researchers are working to produce new medications to promote the growth of new bone matter and increase blood flow to the damaged joints.

Osteonecrosis, like most diseases, is most successfully treated with early detection. The trouble is that osteonecrosis is not easily diagnosed. Learn more about osteonecrosis, and if you feel that you may be experiencing symptoms of osteonecrosis, ask your doctor to perform further investigations. When diagnosed early enough, you can work with your doctor to treat the condition and relieve the symptoms without surgery.
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5 Common Photography Mistakes

2008-08-14T23:25:00.001-07:00

With the new era of digital cameras, photography has become much more common. Almost anyone can afford a camera and most have one. Even many cell phones have a digital camera. While most new cameras are also quite easy to use, there are still many areas in photography where you need to have the knowledge to succeed.

These are some of the most common mistakes made by new digital photographers. If you are an unpracticed photographer, you should try to at least avoid these mistakes.

1. Poor Camera

This is by far the most common mistake these days. Many cheap digital models are only good for either landscape or closeup photographs due to their poor focus. Know your camera: what it can do and what are its limitations. A $200 model should never be used for professional photography.

2. Lighting

Another common mistake is to forget lighting or believe the camera takes care of it all. You will seldom get as good images in dark conditions with a cheap flash than you could in plentiful natural lighting.

3. Cropping

While it is much easier to see what gets in the photo with today's LCD displays than with an old-fashioned seeker, there are still plenty of mistakes you can make. One thing to remember is that you can crop the image on your computer. That means you will most likely want to include too much space around than too little.

4. Zooming

There are so make things that can go wrong with zooming. The number one thing to keep in mind is to always avoid using the digital zoom. It is a feature found in many cheap digital cameras that basically has the same result as cropping the image on your computer. If you need zoom, only use the optical zoom.

5. Camera Settings

If you are not sure about the settings in your camera, it may be best to use the defaults. If there are several modes, the 'auto' mode is usually the easiest to use. You should take care that you use a good format to save the images. Often the high detail mode with the highest resolution should be used, if you are not short on memory.

The bottom line is: if you are serious about photography, you must practice it. Digital photography does not differ much it that sense.

If you do not learn the skills in advance, you are going to have to learn them the hard way, and that will probably mean making these mistakes and more. It can also mean tens or hundreds of lost photos - shots that could have been excellent had you not made a simple mistake.

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3d Animation in the Entertainment Industry

2008-08-14T22:50:00.001-07:00

Today there is a great demand in the entertainment industry. People love watching movies and are keen to watch most new movies. In some ways I think due to the busy schedules everyone has, they are looking for some kind of entertainment at the end of the day and that’s exactly what movies provide them with. Watching a movie is a great way to let out steam after a long day at work. We can just kick our shoes off, jump on to our couches and enjoy a movie. Be it serious movies or comedies. They are always entertaining. Besides being entertaining many movies prove to be educative or informative which again is interesting to watch. It can brighten up a boring week day or provide great entertainment on a relaxing week end. There is no doubt that everybody just loves and appreciates a good movie.

With the increase in the number of viewers of movies or rather the audience, more movies are being produced. Very often, two to three movies are released at the same time. Besides the usual Hollywood movies, the latest thrill in the film industry is the animated movies. Animated movies are believed to be kiddies’ movies, but that is no longer true. Tons of adults are crazy about animated movies. Couples along with their kids flood the movie halls to enjoy animated movies. Another version of movies that are popular is the 3D movies. These movies are increasingly popular. The 3D version makes the people connected with the characters. It also brings more life to the movie. Kids especially enjoy this version. It is a super success among audiences of all ages. Due to the success of both animation and 3D, producers are now combining both versions. They prove to provide more entertainment for the masses. Animation never seizes to thrill its audience and everyone cannot help but admire the 3D format. 3D animation has now become common. It has left the audiences asking for more. Sometimes it is hard to imagine that all of this has been developed over the years. Technology is steadily being rediscovered and so many new technologies are coming into being, one better than the other. Technology doesn’t seem to stand still; it just keeps evolving and evolving. Thanks to evolving technology, we get to watch some really entertaining movies and can enjoy the 3D Animation format.

What is so special about 3D I hear you ask? Well the 3D format definitely brings more life into the movies. It makes it feel more alive. The characters seem alive and with you. Animated movies too are widely popular because they show you something you don’t get to see in real life. Here in animated movies, you see dogs talk, chicken sing, rabbits cry, horses talk and the sun smile. Animation is popular because it really explores different possibilities. It makes you think, what if! It is very interesting. Also it is believed that the animated movies are providing serious competition to movies made with actors. Many actors and actresses fear that they may not have a happy career thanks to the invention of animation. According to them there is hardly any margin for error where animation is concerned. You don’t have bad acting when it comes to animation. In fact the acting in animation is top. All you need is good voices and most animated movies have some of the best Hollywood actors lending them their voices. When it comes to acting by individuals, not many can say they are perfect. In fact acting is tough and all the actors are continuously under scrutiny by the audience, for a movie to be successful acting will play a keen role. If the acting is good, you can be ensured that the audiences will enjoy it even if the story line isn’t that great, on the reverse, if you have a great story line but it isn’t accompanied by brilliant acting, you will find that the audiences won’t be watching your movie. With 3D animation, there is no problem. The acting is always top notch and people enjoy it. 3D animated movies are a sure short success most of the times unless the story line is very poor. But almost every time, animated movies receive good responses from the movie lovers.

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2008-08-14T00:20:00.001-07:00

Recently, my mother in law came to visit and, like any good residents of the Los Angeles Metropolitan area, we took her to visit the Getty. Having never been to the museum ourselves, we found that there was a lot to learn for us too. Both myself and my mother in law were fascinated with the lighting structure in the top floor galleries of all the Getty buildings. The Getty uses the best kind or solar lights: the kind that comes right from the sun! The ceilings of the Getty museum have special light fixtures with mirrors in them that direct the sunlight onto the artwork, and adjust throughout the day in order to perfectly light each piece based on the amount of sunlight available.

Although I don’t have nearly the budget that the Getty has, I like for the artwork in my house to be well lit. Usually, I’m a big fan of Pendant Lighting but in terms of lighting artwork with it, pendants are really difficult to focus and aim. For lighting artwork, I prefer to use lamps and light fixtures that can be focused and angled in order to highlight the surfaces of the piece in the exact way that you want, and no other.

With lighting household artwork, there is a thin line between tasteful and crypt keeper. Only the most extreme decorating schemes can pull off official museum lighting plans like contrasting up and down lighting. In the average house, artwork is lit best with understated accent lighting rather than elaborate plans. The focus of a museum is the artwork, but the focus of your home should be you. Don’t stress out if every piece isn’t perfectly lit, your guest are there to visit you, not your art.

There are some great places online to find the kinds of lamps I’ve been writing about in this article as well as the perfect light you need for any other part of your house at http://www.eco-furniture.com. For lamps specifically, http://www.eco-lights.com/lamps.php is a good link, and http://www.eco-lights.com/wall-lighting.php is a great place for wall sconces.

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Different Styles of Wedding Photography

2008-08-13T22:02:00.001-07:00

You wedding day is one of the most important milestones of your life! You spend a fortune on flowers, stationary, place cards, a gorgeous wedding dress, a make up artist and so much more. Your personality, your style, who you are goes into those details.. maybe you like elegance or maybe you like dots and stripes and lopsided cakes. Whatever, and whoever you like there is a wedding photographer out there for you. There are photographers who shoot in different styles that would do a more adequate job capturing your day the way your envision.

The most popular styles of wedding photography in today's market are...

1. Photojournalism
Photojournalism is the art of capturing moments unobtrusively. Normally you barely know that the photographer is there. He/She normally covers weddings with large telephoto lenses (although not always) and tries not to get in the way of the story as it unfolds. They normally don't like shooting posed family photographs or posed bride and groom photographs preferring to capture moments as they really happen. This style of photography takes mastering. The photographer needs to know their equipment extremely well and it basically needs to be an extension of their body. If you are going to hire a photojournalist make sure that they person has many years of experience as it is a difficult and artistic method of photography.

2. Illustrative
This photography is usually a creative person who loves design and elements of color and texture. This person will pose in new and different ways, maybe laying the bride on the floor or shooting from strange angles. The photography will set up fun posed shots and instead of just posing and shooting they will have the subjects interact together to capture spontaneous moments. This style of photography brings more of the photographer into the photography. This photographer's artistic vision and use of lighting, design elements and texture is more artistic. They do not just wait for things to happen and capture them. They will often makes things happen.

3. Traditional
Although traditional photography still has it's place in the modern photography world it is being pushed aside by more illustrative and photojournilistic styles of shooting. You see more traditional photographers that are older and have been in the industry a long time and have not changed their ways or you will see it in the lower end beginners as it is any easy style of shooting that does not take much creative input. Tradition style photography is posed and can follow a photography list. It is stiffer in it's style and does not allow for mush spontaneity. This is sadly a dying breed. Although most photojournalists and Illustrative photographers still do some posed photography especially during the posed family shots with the bride and groom. So it still has its place.

The best photographer is a photographer that has the ability to shoot photojournilistic and can capture most of the day as quickly and masterfully as a true photojournalist but that will still give you the fun artsy look of an illustrative photographer. Someone that will prompt some fun stuff and still be able to do posed family shots for mom.

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Art Exhibition Opening Functions – 4 Ways to Increase Visitor Numbers

2008-08-12T22:28:00.001-07:00

There are so many art exhibitions around that sometimes your own exhibition can get overlooked. When organising your next exhibition use your opening function to create something interesting and innovative. By coming up with an imaginative hook or angle you will be assured of getting more visitors through the door.

The majority of sales happen during the opening function therefore take full advantage of this opportunity to maximise dollars. Entice as many guests as possible to your event to increase your chances of sales by both shear numbers and by creating an illusion of demand.

Increasing visitor numbers can be achieved simply by having a drawcard at your opening function, such as inviting a VIP guest, having an unusual and interesting hook, unveiling a special artwork, or holding a competition.

1. VIP Guests

Everyone wants to meet someone famous. So inviting a VIP guest to your opening function is a sure way to get people to attend also. By association your visitors will automatically view your event as something special and important too -- just like your VIP. If you don’t know anyone well-known ask your friends, family or work colleagues for contacts. Someone is bound to know a sports celebrity, actor, musician or politician.

During the event make your VIP feel important and special. Offer them refreshments, introduce them to other important guests, and mention them warmly during your speech. A few days after the opening function follow up with a letter of appreciation.

2. Interesting Hook or Angle

With a little imagination and creativity you can make your opening function really special by adding an interesting hook or angle. Perhaps you can adopt an unusual hanging method to display the artworks; incorporate an interactive art installation which guests can ‘play’ with; include a multi-media display using video or sound; or hire a live jazz band to create atmosphere and ambience.

Art exhibitions can become very flat and static, so adding an extra dimension can be very beneficial. Not only will you increase visitor numbers, but you guests will see you as an interesting, innovative artist and perceive your artwork as a worthwhile investment.

3. Artwork Unveiling

Turn your opening function into an extra special event by unveiling an extra special project. This will create anticipation and excitement as your guests wait for the presentation to take place. You could unveil a major artwork which you have spent a lot of time on, something you have prepared for a special charity cause, a collaborative project that many artists have participated in, or a memorial piece to acknowledge a worthy event or person.

Create maximum impact and splendour by rigging up a curtain in front of your artwork. Attach lengths of ribbon to the curtain so it can dropped at the precise moment to reveal the master piece to your eager audience.

4. Competition

People love getting something for free so a competition is a sure-fire way of getting people to attend your opening function. Start the competition at the beginning of the evening and finish it at the end. This will encourage your guests to stay longer, which will in turn increase your chances of additional sales.

Be imaginative with the competition question. Consider your exhibition theme, use wit and humour, and incorporate logic and problem solving into your question to really get the conversation going. At the end of the evening get your VIP guest to announce the winner and present the prize.

By using a little imagination and creativity at your art exhibition opening function you can increase visitor numbers, enhance sales, create interest, and generate enough excitement to ensure guests come back again for the next exhibition!

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Drawing Conclusions - the Rise of Drawing in the Contemporary Art Scene

2008-08-11T23:56:00.001-07:00

Not so long ago, drawing became the new painting. From small-scale and intimate to wall-sized, highly-worked or resolutely low-fi; whatever its format, the re-appearance of a once side-lined medium marked a dramatic shift in its fortunes and indeed, assumptions about art in general.

But why the change? Was it that, in an art scene increasingly driven by fads, drawing became du jour simply because it hadn't been for a very long time? Or were other, less obvious factors at work?

In fact, the re-emergence of drawing was far from market-driven, and its increase in profile a far slower process than any newly voguish status might suggest.

To understand something of its current impact, it's necessary to look back at the closing years of the 20th century. A time when, to the eyes of many, the art scene looked very different indeed.

Throughout much of the 1990s visual austerity and a certain restraint governed the work of a new wave of artists; many of them British, many high-profile.

Figures such as Darren Almond, Damien Hirst, Martin Creed, Rachel Whiteread and a re-discovered Allan McCollum typified an art scene driven by hands-off, conceptual practice and stringent theoretical undertow.

Even artists whose work, by contrast, seemed more ludic and theatrical - Maurizio Catellan, the Chapman brothers, an ever-enduring Jeff Koons - shared a taste for slick, expensive, mechanized output. And in fact, looking back, there's a certain synchronistic poetry to the fact that Marc Quinn's 'Self' portrait, a principal icon of the era, quite literally froze the blood.

Further tendencies underpinned the general sense of pristine, chilly surface. Graphic design in the late 90s exulted in the hard edges of its newly perfect digital genesis, while on a popular level, serious flirtation with 'minimalism' induced homeowners to replace comfort with pristine surface and spacious void.

Clearly, any attempt to rapidly define a moment in art history is doomed to over-simplification. A vast array of artists stand in lush counterpoint to Hirst's surgically steely cabinets or Whiteread's pale, negative spaces. The work of Peter Doig, Marlene Dumas, Daniel Richter and Jörg Immendorf - to name just a few - all manifest an obvious delight in exuberant mark-making or absorbed, painterly gesture.

Yet it's certainly true that what generally made the headlines - the dissected sheep, the on/off lights, the unmade beds - were essentially 'conceptual' works that side-lined direct artistic intervention. And it's also true that, with the internet truly coming of age in the '90s, such highly publicized aesthetics became instantly and widely accessible for the first time in any history. In the mass public eye, art had gained a hard, new edge.

Yet elsewhere, a wildly contrasting vision was being far less well documented. On America's West Coast, in particular, the long-gestating seeds of a brimming alternative scene were beginning to bear considerable fruit. Its influences were multiple and diverse, yet shared the fact that all lay well outside the contemporary mainstream.

In LA, for example, the 'underground' drawings of Ray Pettibon - linked initially to the rock scene then distributed through short-run zines - had garnered fervent admirers throughout the late '70s & '80s. A major exhibition in 1992 succeeded in raising his profile both throughout the States and abroad.

Yet Pettibon's work was merely the best-known facet of a burgeoning counter-culture. One which, since 1986, had found a major advocate in the now legendary La Luz De Jesus gallery in downtown LA.

This space, located incongruously above an offbeat gift store, focused entirely on artists whose backgrounds and influences sprang from an array of popular cultures such as illustration, folk art, comics and tattooing. And this output, crucially, tended towards an intricate figurative craftsmanship more closely associated at the time with illustration than so-called 'fine' art.

The gallery and its stable of artists proved a speedy and influential local success, and in 1994, Juxtapoz, a magazine founded by Robert Williams (himself an artist and friend of famed underground artist Robert Crumb) also began to showcase this growing wave of alternative art.

Utterly at odds with the rarefied, theory-led aesthetic dominating contemporary practice at the time, this new sensibility came to be regarded as a movement. Its roots and position were defined by not just one label, but two: Low-Brow, or Pop Surrealism.

Resolutely populist - bordering, even, on kitsch - its appropriation of popular style and content within a fine art context questioned long-held assumptions regarding the parameters of art itself. Revisiting the earliest tenets of Pop Art, it nevertheless totally dismissed that movement's later associations with Warholian mass production.

And in San Francisco, too, similar trends were at work.

In the 1990s a group of artists including Chris Johansen, Clare E Rojas and Barry McGee emerged to form a distinctive new scene. Their work, though sharing much with the Low-Brow phenomenon, differed in several important respects and became known as the 'Mission School' in recognition of its essentially San Franciscan flavor.

Local influences contributed to a more whimsical, looser approach to image-making than LA tendencies at the time. Street art such as graffiti formed an intrinsic part of the scene, but was generally refined into a figurative rather than textual medium. The legacy of underground comics pioneered by the likes of Robert Crumb was also evident in cartoon-like characterization and a witty, humorous edge.

More importantly still, while painting lay at the heart of the Low-Brow movement, drawing was much more widely adopted by the Mission School artists.

In a nod to the hand-drawn agitprop and pyschedelia of '60s Haight-Ashbury, they revived techniques such as detailed patterning, hand-lettering and découpage. Materials, too, were frequently unconventional; ball-point pens, markers, recycled paper, wood or metal all found a part in the Mission School look.

This 'regional' distinction was clearly underlined in publicity for a 2000 show at LA's New Image Gallery:

SAN FRANCISCO DRAWING SHOW curated by: Alicia McCarthy and Chris Johanson. May 19 - June 17, 2000.

Straight out of San Francisco, drawings of over 15 artists will be exhibited .... Currently there are important artistic trends developing out of San Francisco. Drawing is at the root of this development.

Meanwhile, however, America's East Coast found itself forced (for once) to gradually acknowledge a nexus of creativity occurring elsewhere. While many commentators, curators and gallerists became increasingly aware that some kind of real cultural shift was taking place, others seemed slow or simply unwilling to recognize its impact or legitimacy.

Yet the growing appeal of Low-Brow and related work - especially amongst a generation of new and emerging artists - was undeniable. New galleries opened to deal exclusively in the genre, and Juxtapoz, along with many of its featured artists, began to acquire a cult following. Its international distribution and the broad reach of the internet helped ensure that this new sensibility filtered beyond the US.

The 'unofficial' Californian scene gathering pace in the '90s was intrinsically linked to a rejection of prevailing artistic practice - the notion, as Fred Tomaselli later put it, "...that people are a bit tired of the over-rationalism (sic) of the art world, this idea that you can get to everything through the cerebral."

Yet its ethos was otherwise hugely democratic and unifying, a statement of validity for neglected or side-lined art. There can be little doubt that its emergence provided an impetus behind the current interest in drawing.

But this interest - and with it, the resurgence of a particular kind of artistic engagement - was not, of course, solely confined to America's West Coast.

Elsewhere in the States, Laylah Ali's first major show of meticulously patterned, faux-naif works took place at Chicago's MOCA in 1999 (she had been featured, along with Chris Johansen, at New York's Drawing Center in the summer of 1998).

Julie Mehretu, likewise emerging towards the end of the '90s, fused painting with drawing in a myriad of complex mark-making, while Canada's Royal Art Lodge, formed in 1996, produced whimsical drawings, paintings and objects reminiscent of the Mission School's output.

In Europe, similar trends were also underway. As the 20th century drew to its close, Sweden's Jockum Nordstrüm was gaining recognition for his beautifully rendered, twisted tableaux of far from ordinary life. Switzerland's Marc Bauer produced vigorous drawings that exemplified the medium's strength, and in Britain the hand-drawn zine was adopted by Olivia Plender, albeit in a highly polished form.

While drawing, obviously, had never disappeared entirely from the gallery, these artists represent just a few of those contributing to its rapidly growing visibility towards the end of the '90s. A resurgence now so evident that, though prompted by certain definable factors, it nevertheless seems organic, almost essential; a phenomenon that quite possibly identifies as well as answers very current needs amongst today's young artists.

And what are they?

Well to start with, drawing is cheap. For those struggling with the high costs of studio space and materials, it's a medium that's financially viable as well as a manageable means of production.

What's more, it's hugely inclusive. Everyone, at some point, has experienced the act of drawing at some level, a participation which affords even the most casual observer a sense of involvement in the medium; a visceral engagement in its use that conceptual art forms often lack.

Yet despite this refreshingly egalitarian glow, it also appears that much of today's output seems directed towards highly individual, even arcane expression, a practice exemplified by intricate, almost obsessive mark-making.

On the one hand, this wholly supports an ethos by which today's artists seem to demand an intimate, personal and evident engagement with their art.

Painstaking detail and labor-intensive mark-making represent artistic endeavor for which the artist alone is responsible. No third-party construction teams, no assistants on hand to dab a brush as directed. This art is about making in the purest possible sense.

A parallel explosion in use of craft elements - beading, glittering, collage, embroidery - as well as the growing popularity of zines and artists' books - mirrors this quest for hands-on, highly personalized involvement.

Yet more intriguingly, demands for creative ownership may well serve needs besides a revision of artistic involvement.

Art, of course, has always been about reflecting and interpreting the world, but the early 21st century seems to have experienced a particularly profound re-appraisal of exactly what the world involves. The outlook is an uneasy one, marked by a growing sense of schism and dislocation, and in particular, the notion of circumstance veering out of control.

To return briefly to Pop Surrealism, true to its 'surrealist' label the movement is marked by subversion of apparent reality. Typically, this takes on disturbing, anxiety-ridden form; bio-morphed figures inhabit scenarios laden with threat; an undertow of violence is darkly enhanced by imagery plucked from childhood.

And importantly, unlike Surrealism, which investigates the interior spaces of the human psyche, Pop Surrealism obliquely focuses on physical, actual realities. Those genetic hybrids, ruined landscapes and constant simmer of threat don't merely exist in our nightmares. They're with us now.

The movement itself may have had its day as far as the art market is concerned, but the zeitgeist it portrays is clearly here to stay.

Consider, for a moment, Jean Dubuffet's famous description of L'Art Brut

"Those works created from solitude and from pure and authentic creative impulses - where the worries of competition, acclaim and social promotion do not interfere - are, because of these very facts, more precious than the productions of professions. ... we cannot avoid the feeling that in relation to these works, cultural art in its entirety appears to be the game of a futile society, a fallacious parade."

Though written in the 1950s, the proclamation reads now like a perfect manifesto for the kind of anti-establishment art scene we've been discussing. Yet quite apart from epitomizing a 'purer' alternative to the mainstream, the kind of art Dubuffet describes now carries connotations far beyond those of his original assessment.

The 'simplicity' of naïve or folk art harks back - in popular nostalgia at least - to carefree, less complex times in which a sense of place and purpose were clearly defined. It's little wonder that its revival coincides with acute apprehension regarding our own, turbulent times.

By contrast, much outsider art is clearly associated with not belonging - a characteristic most evident in its embrace of art produced by the mentally ill.

Yet here again there's a definite connection. Such work often originates through its use as a therapeutic tool; a fact that throws interesting light on the intricate, involved delineation of much recent drawing and painting. Indeed, in its conspicuous efforts to order, pattern and negotiate space, such complexity provides almost casebook examples of conflict-solving Gestalt.

More interestingly still, a significant proportion of contemporary practice doesn't just seek to interpret complex realities, but actually sets out to create them through construction of highly personal, alternative worlds.

Paul Noble's well-known drawings of fictional 'Nobson Newtown' are devoid of human figures, yet imbued with visual invention and idiosyncratic textual comment. A clear intention is to provide a reflection of the mind of their maker: as Noble himself puts it, "town planning as self-portraiture".

Other artists' fictional worlds provide similar arenas for grappling with issues that echo or parallel our own.

Michael Whittle, a recent graduate from the Royal College of Art, creates intricate drawings melding religious iconography with motifs garnered from heraldry, alchemy and science. The resulting images, snapshots of impossible states, underpin the artist's own desire to "make sense of reality" while also investigating "... man's attempts to come to terms with existence".

Camille Rose Garcia (whose practice, though largely identified with painting, includes much drawing) is well known for deceptively enchanting visions of what amounts to a near-dystopia. A recurring cast of characters battle to save or destroy a poisoned, dying world. The baddies, unfortunately, seem to be winning.

Art today appears to be grappling with a spiritual, political and therapeutic function that arguably, it hasn't reflected quite so clearly for centuries. And the fact that drawing, the most immediate and spontaneous of mediums, forms a vital aspect of the interpretation of a complex world should come as no surprise.

Postscript: Drawing right now - who we're liking

The energy of the California scene continues apace, with San Francisco still arguably the epicentre of new drawing - check out the wonderful work of Sara Thustra, Sacha Eckes, Andrew Schoultz and Simone Shubuck (a San Francisco native, though now resident in New York).

LA practice remains particularly diverse, but artists who make exciting use of drawing include Travis Millard, Adam Janes and Gina Triplett.

Elsewhere in the States, we enjoy the work of Carter, Aurel Schmidt and UK-born Dominic McGill (best known for his epic, 65ft 'Project for a New American Century').

In Europe, Richard Höglund produces interesting drawings informed by semiotics, and in the UK, artists of note include Sarah Woodfine and Adam Dant (the latter have both been recipients of the Jerwood Drawing Prize.

Most exciting of all, newcomer Laura Oldfield Ford creates large-scale, beautifully rendered drawings with astute political commentary at their core, as well as the cult zine 'Savage Messiah, an extraordinary foray into the psycho-geographic terrain of London.

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Beginning Art – Its Never Late to Start With Art

2008-08-11T23:45:00.001-07:00

As we all know that no one is born a talented artist. Even many of the famous artists have acquired their skills with the brush and perfected it for so many years to reach the peak of success. If anyone get inspire to create a beautiful painting on a white canvas, it means its an addictive hobby, and then suddenly that inspiration start getting converted into shape, figure, emotion, expression in numerous colors.

To know more about art one needs to understand ART first. What is art? In simple words art is the use of skill and imagination for the works of art. Art can be a basic form of communication. Just as a dancer sways to a rhythm or beat, an artist picks his brush to color an unfruitful white canvas to make it fruitful.

We all know that we have a budding artist within us. We never try to explore it; we hide our skills, never give chance to give it a platform. Art is really so simple that it does not require any specific qualification, any fixed age or any

privilege skill to start with.

All what we need is the time and our own ability to nurture it. One can start learning art at any time. Art can be a good exercise to relax our selves. Art is the way from which we expressed our feelings, ideas, skills, imaginations, and oncepts on a peace of canvas.

Art have so many forms like drawing, sketching, painting, scribbling etc. Many talented people take their art form to another aspect and create unique paintings.

Now learning about Art is extremely easy. Slowly developed it as a hobby, art can easily become a profession. By reading this you may arise with a question??Question is …….

Can Anyone Become An Artist?

Yes, according to me anyone can become an artist. What we need is the proper medium which can help us to create works of art, the right use of pencil, pastels, watercolors, charcoals, oil paints and acrylics. Select the subject, any subject that give pleasure to your eye is just right for your painting. It could be a nature, scenery, photograph, animal, any other painting, just about anything, which pleases your creativity in first attempt.

This is your chance to explore yourself, make a space in the world of art, and bring out your true spirits for art.

How to start with?

1. You can join any art classes, any short term courses in university near by you or join any painting workshop.

2. Chose a subject that inspires you to create a beautiful painting.

3. Don’t get disappointed even if you are not able to do the painting as per the subject, but try to make it.

4. See the subject from all the angles, Just don’t sketch out everything that has to be painted.

5. For the first attempt you may feel little bit bore, but slowly you will get into it and you will gain interest.

6. while drawing keep your mind open, will help to learn so many new things

7. In painting you can use your imaginative colors. For example grass is green but it could be red or yellow too. Sky is blue but it could be orange, grey, or any other color.

8. Painting will give you the excitement but it is not always possible that you will complete the work within a day.

9. May be you would jump on another subject, simultaneously in the meanwhile.

10. Keep good focused on the painting, anytime you may feel that your interest is fading at that moment leave it for sometime.

11. As such there is no deadline to finish a painting. It is not a job which should get completed in between nine to five.

12. Use eyes and hands to draw. Do not go by the mental image that forms in the mind. You will never get it exactly the finish.

13. Try to be keep teacher around you to help in areas where you are likely to be stuck.

14. It is not necessary that everything will go right at the first time. Sometimes you may waste time and some art material but then you will learn more and generate more good art pieces.

15. Painting is always learnt through trail and error

16. So don’t give up yet if it has not worked out. There is always a new subject to work on.

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Brides to be 7 Tips to Make Your Wedding Photography Spectacular

2008-08-10T22:42:00.001-07:00

#1 TIME! The number one most important thing to remember is that YOU WILL BE RUNNING LATE.. Plan for it! If you need to be ready by 1:00 be dressed and ready by 11:00. Plan for about a 2 hour difference in real time and wedding time. It’s a freaky twilight zone reality that does not exist in any other form other than in weddings. THINGS WILL HOLD YOU BACK! It’s weird but true. So it’s better that you are dressed and ready early even if you’re sitting around in your hair and make up… gives us more time to shoot more awesome pictures! So it’s a win/win! The last thing you want is to be stressed out all day and not enjoying the beauty of everything you've planned so meticulously because your manicurist was really slow. Do not be the last person to get your hair done that day because your girls’ appointments were first. You need to be one of the first appointments. I can shoot the girls later but not you. Make sure get your hair done really early.. Hairstyles are notorious at quoting short times for hair sessions. If they tell you an hour for hair it will be an hour and forty five minutes. Make up artist are almost as bad. Have your manicure and pedicure done the day before… also make sure to exfoliate your face the day before. You make up artist should have told you this. Do a full body exfoliation if you can the day before it will leave you glowing for you wedding day. Make sure if you have never exfoliated before that you do it at least a month ahead of time in case your skin is ultra sensitive and it makes your break out. That way you know whether you’ll have a bad reaction.

#2 Meeting your fiancé ahead of time. I know that this is a very sensitive subject for many of you. I know that you want him to see you walking down the isle for the first time. So.. Seeing him or not seeing him? That is the question? Like everything involving your wedding, this is a very personal decision, which means it weighs entirely on your individual preferences. There is no pressure one way or the other. I believe that we can make the meeting just as special if not more by having you meet ahead of time. We can capture the moment with the perfect romantic setting and lighting. We can set up a scenario where you meet that adds another moment of mystique and wonder to your beautiful day. Also, having this time to be together can help diminish the stresses of the day. You guys can focus on what’s really important, as opposed to the many details that must fall into place. As a result, your love for one another takes center stage. And this can happen no matter what the setting. It definitely comes across in the photographs.

#3 Getting ready at the same hotel. This one is a biggie for me. I love to tell the whole story and sometimes because the bride and groom are getting ready at such for away locations I can then, only tell one side of the story with depth. If you guys book a room the night before you can each wake up relaxed and refreshed and ready to start your getting ready process. Plus I can shoot both of you getting ready. I can tell your story and well as his. Choose a beautiful hotel that has a garden area or beautiful lobby where I can take your down to shoot your pictures of you alone, you with your parents and also with your girls! Then I can do the same for him! Plus I can use the location to shoot your wedding dress, shoes and accessories. It’s much better than shooting in a home that’s messy with wedding chaos or a backyard. One last thing ...usually hotel rooms have big windows that allow in more natural light which translates to softer, prettier pictures as you guys get ready!

#4 Schedule some time for sunset pictures. The most beautiful, most magical time of the date is sunset or sunrise I call it “The sweet spot.” I know that most of you are not morning people. So if you can... try to schedule a little time for your and your loved one to get away for some sunset pictures. Skin is creamier, softer and more beautiful. The light is warn and there are less harsh shadows. So if you can do it schedule about 20 minutes outside of our regularly scheduled picture time for some sunset pictures. As you can see in the photo on the bottom left the sun is still very high up in the sky, the shadows are dark especially under the eyes.. But the rest of the photos are soft and warm, much more flattering.

#5 Well lit reception. Now this tip is one that many brides don’t put much thought into and I think in makes all the difference in the world in regards to your reception images. You see... a camera doesn't see the same things that the human eye sees. You may think when you walk in to a reception area that is lit with just the standard light that it looks bright enough, but have you ever noticed when you take a picture indoors usually all you see is the peoples faces and black in the background. Well, we “drag the shutter” which means that the camera will try to capture as much light as possible from the background but if there is little light then the camera is going to capture black. But if you use twinkle lights and candles (lots of them) and as much lighting directed towards tables and walls then the camera has more to capture. So go crazy, get some Chinese lanterns or get your DJ to add your monograms to the dance floor with lights.. It all helps as you can tell below. The brighter the light the better. I know that Dj’s are often trying to dim the lights for your first and other formalities but this does not have a nice effect on the images..unless they have a cool spotlight or something of that sort. So this is something that you may want to discuss with your dj.

#6 The ring shot. One little thing that also makes a difference is ….when you are putting on your rings, please be aware that I am trying to shoot it. So tilt your hand a bit so that your audience and I can see it. It really pays off at the end and looks beautiful in your album. If we are outdoors in plenty of light I will usually get in really close and do a shot of just the hands. This looks spectacular and really adds to the story of your day.

#7 The Kiss! The kiss, the finality, the end to your gorgeous ceremony. The moment everyone waits for! So take your time Don’t rush through. I’m not saying you guys have to slobber all over each other. Just take it slow. You should probably practice. Maybe he can slow dip you or anything. Make it romantic and unique. If you take your time during the kiss it usually allows me to take a close up and a full body shot depending on the lighting situation. If it’s outdoors I can do a sequence set of more than 2-3 pictures. Make sure that you are facing your profiles towards your guests. You could put your hands on his face for part of the kiss, but please be sure that there are no arms around necks. This usually blocks the whole kiss... Not so good.

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The Classic Rules of Photography

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People often refer to “the classic rules of photography”: “This photo follows the classic rules...” or “he/she broke all the classic rules...” etc. But what are those “classic rules” anyway? I gave it some thought and came up with the following five rules, all longstanding and time-honoured, like you would expect when something is called classic. But nothing is set in cement and rules such as these have been violated with superb results over and over again. But they are also there for a reason, since they probably represent something that most people mostly find pleasing most of the times. Not everybody all the time. So what are they, these classic rules of photography:

Rule #1 : F/8 And Be There!

This is rule number one and it has little to do with your camera and technical proficiency, as is the case with the other four rules. Read this rule again, breath it and live it. As simple as it sounds, it is the most important of all rules in photography.

The part about f/8 refers to a camera setting, or rather a lens aperture setting. It’s a technical detail and it’s not really important. But at the same time it’s what makes this rule so memorable.

It’s not a bad advice using f/8, it’s a pretty standard value and often safe to use if you want to be sure to get your subject in focus without giving it much thought.

But it’s true value is that it boils all the complicated art and tech issues down to that simple 1-letter-1-number statement, f/8 (simply read f eight), the hidden message being: Forget the technical aspects, concentrate on the subject. Simple and brilliant.

In my experience it’s mostly used in the context of spot news photography, where it’s certainly important to be on the spot when something happens. But I wouldn’t forget about it in the context of normal peoples lives, peaceful landscape photos and even photos for the family album. Whatever photo you want to capture, you have to be there first. You have to get up and go out, walk that extra mile, lose that hour of sleep, do whatever it takes for you to get there with your camera.

A talented, but lazy photographer is not necessarily as successful as a very active, less talented one. Because you have to be there.

Rule #2 : The Decisive Moment

A term coined by photography legend Henri Cartier-Bresson. Sort of a time-version of rule number 1. Together we could call these two rules: “Being in the right place at the right time”.

But there’s more to this rule than just being there at the right time. You have to press the shutter button at exactly the decisive moment, when all the elements of the photo (perhaps including the photographer himself) suddenly come together in a fraction of a second. A blink of an eye and it’s gone again. The man jumping over the puddle has touched down again, the guy in the background has turned his head away from the kissing couple and the dying soldier has fallen flat to the ground.

It happens so fast that it’s hard for us to see and react to before it’s over. But that is one of the big charms of photography. It can capture these fleeing moments and make them last forever -- on print. For Cartier-Bresson it was an intuitive thing. “Think before and after you take a photograph, not while you are doing it.”

Sports photography arguably has a lot of decisive moments, but in my book they don’t really count, since it’s just a game and not truly a slice of reality. I know Cartier-Bresson in his book set off with quoting someone “there’s nothing in the world that doesn’t have a decisive moment”, but I don’t want to get into the discussion here. Many people who are more sports enthusiastic than me would probably disagree with me, but I do think that there’s more real decisive moments to be had on the stadium seating than on the pitch.

Rule #3 : Go Close

-- And when you’ve done that, go even closer! Coined by another photography legend, Robert Capa, who died following this rule, camera in his hand, as he stepped on a landmine in the French-Indochinese war. But not all situations of course are life-and-death situations. So use it whenever you reasonably can, and your photos will in many cases have a stronger appeal and give a more intimate connection between the subject and the viewer.

Again, it’s not just for spot news photography. If you are portraying normal life, it is equally important to get close to people. Get into their homes and into their private lives where they are themselves. Do it in a way that isn’t prying and offensive. It will give you an honest and intimate view of life.

This rule usually implies using a wide-angle lens, which tends to give a more “open” perspective. Much good can also be said about the long tele-photo lenses as well, and they have their place. Especially in fields like wildlife and sports photography, where it is often impossible to be up close to the action.

Rule #4 : The Rule Of Thirds

This is one of these rules that are great to follow and equally great to break. But photography would be a lesser thing without it. Briefly stated, it tells you to place you main subject, not in the center of the frame, but a little to the left or right side, a third into the frame. And also to place any dominating horizontal lines in your photo, like for instance the horizon, a third into the frame from the top or bottom. Just not in the center.

This will arguably give your photo a more appealing look, pleasing to the eye by leaving a significant space on one side of the subject for the surroundings. The rule, also known as the divine proportion and the golden mean, have been used by painters for thousands of years. Having survived that long, there’s got to be something about it!

Rule #5 : Use The Light

The magic hours, the hour around sunrise and the hour around sunset have a particular pleasing, soft light that works particular well for landscape and outdoor photography. It’s always the light that creates the photograph. For indoor and portrait photography, use a barn door or, if you don’t live on a farm, a big window without direct sunlight will also do. Place your subject close to the window and you will get a nice, soft light from different angles falling onto your subject. You can get the whole studio lighting set-up as well if you prefer not to rely on the constantly changing natural light.

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Painting is an aesthetic representation of the imaginative mindset of a painter. This form of art exerted tremendous influence on the society since its inception several thousand years ago. Painters are like alchemists who can make formidable creations intermingling colors on a piece of canvas.

It is through painting artists of all ages portray the conditions of the mainstream society, the various ethos, culture and traditions. A work of painting can best reveal the good and evil of the everyday life and urge the common people to be good in thought and action so that the society becomes beautiful and beneficial to the mankind.

Originated as a creative pastime as cave depictions by our early ancestors, painting has undergone several alterations with time. The history of painting clearly indicates the various transformations of paintings from cave paintings to watercolor paintings and oil paintings.

The use of colors and shades are very important in painting. As a melodious music is not possible to originate without appropriate rhythm similarly a work of painting does not get life without perfect shades. Painting is a spontaneous manifestation of the true self of an artist; it speaks out his heart through the tinges of colors.

The Renaissance period (14th C to 17th C) is perhaps the golden period of arts and paintings in Europe. Renaissance classicism imparted a realistic touch to the paintings. The painters had good concepts on light, shadow and human anatomy and this made their art more appealing and communicative.

Luminaries like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael stirred the world through their world-class paintings during this time. Da Vinci’s Monalisa is a painting unsurpassed down the ages.

With the establishment of various schools and movements of arts emerged the various theories on arts like abstract expressionism, art deco, constructivism, cubism, impressionism, modernism, neo-classicism, post modernism, romanticism and surrealism.

These gave birth to various painting forms like abstract paintings, figurative paintings, landscape paintings, collages, calligraphy and digital paintings. To an artist a painting is the enlivening of his soul on the canvas that transgresses all theories and echoes the great words of Keats – “Beauty Truth, Truth Beauty’.

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Black and white photography has it’s own charm. Colours are great, but they can create a disharmony of clashing colours and draw attention away from shapes, textures and compositional elements in your photograph. If these are more important to you than colours, consider converting your picture into black-and-white. In the old days before digital photography, you had to decide before you took the picture weather you’d want to use a colour-film or a black-and-white film. Today, with a few clicks in an image editing program you can turn colour into black and white.

There is several ways of doing this in Photoshop, which this tutorial is based on -- similar effects can be achieved in most other professional image editing programs.

Just click on ‘greyscale’ or alternatively set the colour saturation to zero. Slightly more advanced, use the ‘channel mixer’ and tick the check-box called ‘monochrome’. But the most powerful way of converting your colour photo to black-and-white is a rarely documented method using a combination of ‘colour balance’ and ‘saturation’. Using this method is slightly more complicated, but ever so much more powerful. You have complete control over how your colours are transformed into black and white. Here’s how you do it:

1. First turn on the ‘layer box’ (Windows > Layers).

2. Click on the little ‘adjustment layers’ icon in the bottom and choose ‘colour balance’. Click OK when the dialog window opens.

3. Click ‘adjustment layers’ again, this time choosing ‘hue/saturation’. Immediately, set ‘saturation’ to zero and push OK.

Your image is now black-and-white, but here’s where it gets really neat:

4. Double-click on the adjustment layer you created in step 2, called ‘colour balance’.

You now have the possibility to adjust each of the 3 sliders to the left and right, thereby adjusting the way each of these colours are transformed into black and white! This has the same effect as using a colour filter in front of your lens and can make some colours stand out compared to others. Reddish skin-tones, the blue sky, the green grass and foliage, all these and more can selectively be lightened and darkened in the black-and-white rendition, giving you great control over contrast and texture in your photo -- much more powerful than the other greyscale-options that leave average red, green and blue colours with the same boring grey.

But wait, there’s even more: Notice the 3 small radio buttons in the bottom saying ‘shadows’, ‘midtones’ and ‘highlights’? By default the ‘midtones’ is selected, but selecting one of the other two allows you to only adjust the darkest or lightest tones respectively. A good use for this is when you wish to bring out some of the details hidden in the dark shadows of your image. Choose ‘shadows’ and make sure the ‘preserve luminosity’ check-box is NOT selected. Then crank up all 3 sliders by the same amount and voilá, your shadow details come to light!

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In 2007 Laura Barbosa had been previously published in an article written by Zach Patberg in the Asbury Park Press of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in NJ entitled: "Art Of The Dog"

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"I hope to help the patients heal through my artworks! The dogs in this painting are well known in our local facilities and visit the very patients who will be viewing the originals and whom love the dogs dearly and count on them to boost their moral, help them heal and lower their blood pressure."

Laura’s idea was to present a local facility with these works of art in hopes of raising money for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. The Community Medical Center in Toms River NJ was chosen by the Artist because they totally support the use of Therapy Dogs in their Hospice, Oncology, Pediatric and Out Patient Programs. As of February 28, 2008 The Community Medical Center purchased the three works of art. The permanent display will begin March 2008.

"The idea was to create Beautiful Uplifting Artworks for the hospital and to increase public awareness to help diminish the existing breed specific stereotypes. The original paintings are priced at $2500 each and donations will be sent to The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog organization to help keep these special canines in our facilities!."

In conclusion, most will be surprised to see what types of dogs are included in these paintings! The most scrutinized and misunderstood are among the breeds on display. These paintings are more than just beautiful artwork, they make an important statement and are meant to educate the public and try to eliminate stereotypical prejudices against certain breeds of dogs in our society.

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     Monet painted a model named Camille. They had a child Jean in 1867. Three years later in 1870 they got married. Camille fell sick in 1875, produced another baby boy in 1878 and died of Tuberculosis in 1879 when she was only 32. They were then sharing a house with Alice and Ernst Hoschede in Vetheuil. Claude continued to stay in the same house even after Ernst Hoschede became bankrupt and left for Belgium. Alice helped Claude by taking the two Monet boys to Paris where she had her own six children. A year later in 1880 she came back to Vetheuil to live with Claude. After her estranged husband Ernst died, Alice married Claude in 1992. Alice died in 1911. Jean Monet, Claude’s first son who married Alice’s daughter died in 1914. Claude began to be troubled by cataract which affected his paintings. He had 2 eye operations. He died in 1926. But though his family life was a turbulent stream, Claude Monet maintained his peace with nature and brought out the beauty of his soul in his landscapes.
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The art, culture and lifestyle of ancient and medieval India is best reveled through miniature paintings. The penchant for religion, divinity and regal aristocracy is ostentatiously illustrated in these paintings. Though miniature in form, the paintings had an innate beauty and distinctiveness that made them stand out of the crowd.

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The themes of the miniature paintings were generally taken from the scenes of Indian epics and religious books like The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, The Bhagvata Purana, Git-gobinda, Surasagar, Rasamanjiri and more. Images from folk legends, classical music codes and royal court scenes were also beautifully illustrated in the paintings. Glass, fabric, marble, paper, silk, velvet, leather and ivory panels generally served as the canvas for the paintings.

This rare form of painting gave birth to some noted school of paintings namely The Deccan Schools, The Rajput and the Mughal Schools.

The Rajput School of Miniature Painting imbibed inspiration from the Krishna legends. The emphasis was more on the man and woman relationship and paintings were aesthetic portrayal of their emotion, love and passion. The lovemaking scenes of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha are some of the finest specimens of the paintings. The Mughal School of Miniature Painting had Persian influence on them.

The painters focused mostly on court scenes, royal portraits, natural scenes and landscapes. The Deccan School of Miniature Painting derived a kind of hybrid painting form blending several styles of painting. The paintings manifested exuberant and bold themes influenced from Turkish and Persian paintings.

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Painting for Mother's Day

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It's Mother's day today in my country. I have been working in my studio listening to Joni Mitchell singing "Clouds" from one of her more recent recordings. Her voice is mellow, smoky, plaintive, a little melancholy. What a great song and a fitting tribute to mothers, perhaps. At least that is what I feel today - a lot older but not much wiser. The line, "I really don't know life at all" rings true. It is a puzzle, a mystery.
My painting began as a collage last week in a workshop- I sprinkled beauganvilla blossoms over a board and glued them on over embossed toilet paper, lavender sprigs and some magazine images of flowers.
During class I painted a nude over the collage but I wasn't happy with it and took it home to work on it in my studio. I threw some paint around and tried a wash of walnut wood-stain. I began to get excited at this point because it was looking more "together" and unified, although I still couldn't find any images. I left it for a day or so and then looked again.
Now I could see some patterns emerging - a miniature landscape in the foreground and the figure of a woman. Then a strange mask-like face appeared and I worked with these for a while, drawing into the paint with a sharp ink pen. Then I uploaded it onto my computer and photoshopped it for a while. This is the result - a work in progress. What do you think?

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When it comes to framing and matting supplies, there are several different products you’ll need in order to do the job properly. A good framing job not only makes your artwork or photography look better, it also protects the artifact from becoming damaged or faded because of various environmental factors. As with almost anything else, it’s important to make an investment in the best framing and matting supplies you can afford.

Mount board is where it all starts; the quality of the mount board can make or break your framing project. This is what holds the artifact (the painting or the photograph rigidly in place. Acid free mount board is vital, particularly when it comes to archival quality works of art. The problem with some cheaper varieties of this material is that the acids can interact with other environmental pollutants and leech into your image, causing discoloring. This is one of your most basic and important framing and matting supplies, so make sure that you are using high-quality, acid-free mount board.

Mat board is another important consideration when putting together photo frames. This is used to provide a barrier between the artifact and the glazing, or clear covering. The problem is that if your picture or photo comes in actual physical contact with the glazing material, it can cause substantial harm, Mat board provides an air space that does two things: it prevents the buildup of damaging moisture inside the glass, and it allows room for the artifact to expand and contract as temperatures and room conditions fluctuate. Again, it is in your best interests to spend as much as you can to get the best archival-quality mat board that you can afford.

Anything that is true of traditional art framing goes double for photo framing supplies. Although paintings are delicate, the chemicals that are used to produce photographic images can interact with substances in the environment in all sorts of ways that can damage the image or cause it to fade. In investment in good quality photo framing supplies is an investment in the protection of your images.

The keys to effective artwork framing are (A) invest in the best framing and matting supplies you can find, and (B) know how to use and apply them correctly. No matter how wondrous the piece of art, improper framing can make it look cheap, tawdry and downright bad. Protect your valuable artwork by using only the best archival quality framing and matting supplies.

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2008-08-01T22:46:00.001-07:00

Naruto is an anime and manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto centered around a loud, hyperactive, young ninja who is in a constant search for both approval and recognition, and with a great aspiration to become Hokage. First published as a manga series in Japan by Shueisha in the 43rd issue of Shonen Jump magazine in November 1999, the Naruto series has risen in popularity exponentially and has since been licensed in the USA (becoming VIZ Media's top selling title) and nearly two dozen other countries, with the anime series currently airing in 18 countries.

Twelve years before the start of the series, a Kyuubi (nine-tailed fox demon) attacked the Hidden Leaf Village. A swing of one of it's mighty tails could raise tsunamis and flatten mountains, chaos reigned throughout the village as it killed many people, until the leader of the Leaf, the Fourth Hokage, defeated it by sacrificing his own life to seal the demon inside a new born child, that child is Uzumaki Naruto. The Fourth Hokage would forever be celebrated as a hero for sealing the Kyuubi and saving the entire village. It was his wish that Naruto would also be respected in the same way he would be, however, this was not the case. Everybody in the village avoided Naruto, regarding him as nothing more than the evil demon fox. The Third Hokage made it a rule within the village that other villagers were forbidden from mentioning this event to anyone, even their own children, however because of the way their parents treated Naruto, they mistreated him as well throughout most of his childhood.

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Learn How to Oil Paint - Tips & Techniques From a Master Painter

2008-07-31T22:12:00.001-07:00

If you want to learn how to oil paint and not sure how to begin, then the following article will prove to be quite helpful in your pursuit to become a good painter.

Before you read on, you will have to try and forget everything you ever learned about oil painting and look at your painting from a new perspective. A recent art class I attended, taught by a master painter, has completely changed the way I approach oil painting and has opened up many new creative doors for me. I hope it will do the same for you.

START WITH A CONCEPT

Up until just recently, I was a very frustrated oil painter. I have 10 or so incomplete paintings collecting dust in the corner of my small studio. I would attempt to complete these 10 or so paintings over and over again, until finally I had to take a step back and try and understand what I was doing wrong.

The reason I lost interest and was unable to complete these paintings, was because I did not have a concept in mind before I started. I would start haphazardly painting without a clear vision of what I really wanted to accomplish with my oil painting.

Concepts are methods for solving problems in a painting. I bet you never saw painting as being a series of problems. Neither did I , but this way of thinking really does make learning how to oil paint more interesting.

What do you want your painting to be about?

Instead of thinking: “My painting is about trees in a field”, start thinking in terms of , “My painting is about the light that falls on the trees in a field”.

When you have a blueprint or roadmap in mind before you start painting, there is no room for diversion. You must stick to your plan.

MASTER YOUR BRUSH

A very important aspect of oil painting is learning how to control your brush. Without good brush control and technique, your effectiveness as a painter is truly limited.

Make sure you have the best possible brushes you can afford. While it is possible to save money on paint and canvas, one should never work with cheap brushes. In my experience, cheaper brushes are simply not worth it. The biggest issue with cheap brushes is with the hairs falling off and becoming embedded in your painting. It is quite annoying.

One of the biggest mistakes artists make, myself included, is not reloading the paint brush enough. I am not sure if this is an act of laziness or fear of wasting paint. Whatever the reason may be, make sure you always have enough paint on your brush so that there is always a layer of paint between your brush and the canvas. Do not try and scrub the paint into the canvas. Paint your strokes and leave them be. Don’t over work your brushstrokes.

MASSING

One great way to get the main ideas of an oil painting down is with a technique called Massing. Massing is about seeing your subject as a whole and not concentrating on all of the fine details.

For instance, lets say you subject is a pineapple. Instead of trying to get down all the various textures and details on your pineapple, think in terms of “planes” of light and shadow.

Add in those planes first and then later on you can put in all of your finer details.

COLOR

Nothing in my opinion, can confuse a painter more, then working with color. I know one of my weaknesses in the beginning was working with too many colors in the same painting which resulted in a muddy nightmare.

I never really took the time to understand how colors interact with one another.

Here are some great tips to keep in mind while working with color in your paintings:

- If you add white to another color, it will make that color cooler and more opaque.

- Instead of adding white to a color to make it brighter, try adding more color instead.

- Don’t be afraid to use black. Many teachers recommend staying away from black, but I beg to differ. Did you know you can get some very nice greens by mixing ivory black with certain blues and yellows?

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Marine Art Collection of Eugene Boudin

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Eugene boudin, the famous marine painter was born in the year 1824 on July 12. Eugene was one of the famous French landscape maritime painter who comes up with more paints related to outdoors. The great expert was born in seafaring family and almost his every painting was related to sea and sky. Though he was described as the painter of beaches, the beach in its painting occupies full of canvas and it appears to be large, luminous sky that dominates in the work.

Boudin was a large self skilled marine artist who likes the members of Barbizon school where he worked sometime with the nature. Majority of his drawings looks to be small scene of contemporary beach resorts in northern France. He was the famous French impressionist painter where he took for the first impressionist exhibit in the year 1874. People use to enjoy the marine art of Eugene boudin and he was the one who use to exhibit the specialty of marine.

He opened a frame shop in Le Havre and was encouraged to take up the paintings by the painter jean François millet. He studied at louvre and established contact with Barbizon painter. He visited Paris and met young Claude Monet and introduced himself to be outdoor painter where they two worked together in the late 1860. He was skilled amazing excellence of marine paintings and charming portraits. Boudin was figured to be 19th century marine artist who spend most of his time on coast paintings, beach scenes and seascapes. Generally, the maritime paintings of Eugene will be based upon the open air starting from the sea and ends on the shore.

The work of boudin looks to be light tender in quality, colors seems to be attractive and flourishing and sparkled portrayal of nature and its atmosphere. His favorite subject will mostly relate to charming dressed ladies and gentlemen of bourgeoisie walking along the beach side. He started his life time career as famous marine artist where he was encouraged by the famous painter. He was inspired from the motivation, encouragement and artistic work of the painter when he was working in the framing business. Eugene boudin wide collections of marine arts will be available in the nautical antiques to facilitate the visitors or general people. The painting of Eugene comes to the end in the year august 8, 1898.

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“Asians have long valued education and literacy and have lived in societies led by a scholar class” (Paul Thomas Welty, 1984).

A main part of the education in Asia, throughout the history, has been copying of scripts, repeating lessons. It still is. Most students do not learn to be proactive or creative. Obeying and respecting the tutor is more important than anything, and standing out is not acceptable. As a result, people with skills as problem solving or decision making are hard to find. But on the other hand the country is full with great employees that are obedient and do not question things.

Where these cultural issues are best noticed, is in the fact that copying is a skill in Thailand. Or better said: copying is an art. There has never been invented anything of real importance in Thailand. There is speculation that rice cultivation was "invented" in Thailand, although it is impossible to be 100% sure of such a claim. Most likely, even that was a copy… The tuk-tuk was invented in Thailand, but that is only a motorized rickshaw, one part copied from India and the other part western.

However, the copying skills are exploited without limit. Anywhere in Thailand, you can buy cheap DVD’s, CD’s, games, brand name clothes, bags, musical instruments, watches, etc. And most amazing, some of the copies are better than the original. Because they do not pay any ridiculous high royalties, they can actually spend a little more on quality of goods. Live’s jeans last for years. A Yahama guitar has excellent sound, and even a two-dollar Relox watch has been working and waterproof for over five years. No guarantees of course.

All very nice, but not really of any interest to the rest of the world that is more focused on products with planned obsolescence than creating quality goods. Also, there is no way to get the copied products to the few individuals that would be interested, because of all these regulations. You simply can’t export these items.

What is of interest is the extreme high quality of reproduction in arts. Reproducing famous paintings of dead artists isn’t illegal, but still quite costly, because it takes many hours, or days, to make. In Thailand, however, costs of living are still low, compared to Western countries. Combine this with the generations of training in copying, and you will get art of high quality for low prices.

Very popular still, is drawing of portraits. Everybody still loves portraits. And the more we turn to digital cameras, the fewer pictures actually get printed, and the more we appreciate the handwork of a portrait drawn with charcoal. Charcoal portraits are ideal as gifts too. The subject does not need to sit for the portrait, because it can be drawn from a photo. A portrait is a perfect gift if it is drawn well to satisfy the receiver, but also priced low enough to satisfy the giver. This is where Thai copying skills becomes an art.

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Born and raised in Glasgow, Christopher Kane is the latest Scot to be taking the fashion world by storm. After studying at the Scottish College of Textile Design Kane went on to win the Lancôme 2005 Colour Award and the Harrods Design Award, he was subsequently snapped up by a certain Donatella Versace to designer for the Versace Atelier range. In 2006, Kane set up shop with sister Tammy and began producing his own collection. His first show in September 2006 was met with great applaud; his neon peppered bandaged dresses becoming a key influence in the Spring Summer body-con look. The eagerly anticipated second collection did not disappoint- showing sumptuous velvet mini-dresses matched with structured leather and the entire collection glittered with large crystal pendants. His latest offering shows a collection inspired by his eighties childhood- bleached denim, with daring rips and tears paired with snake print chiffon, and again glittering with crystals.

No doubt anyone that can pair bleached denim and snake print chiffon, and turn it into a work of art is a genius. Christopher Kane has not only established this fact through his celebrated collections and his collaborations with huge labels such as Swarovski and Manolo Blahnik, he has established it through the influence his young career has had upon high street fashion.

Most recently Christopher Kane was nominated for the Best Scottish Designer award at the Scottish Fashion Awards.

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2008-07-27T22:24:00.001-07:00

Paper-cut main cutting tools are simple: paper and scissors or an engraving knife, but clever and deft craftspeople are remarkably good at cutting in the theme of daily life. When you look at items made in this method carefully, you will be amazed by the true to life expressions of the figure's sentiment and appearance, or portrayal of natural plants and animals' diverse gestures. Patterns of chrysanthemum display the curling petals, pied magpies show their There tiny feathers .

It is easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but very difficult to master it with perfection. One must grasp the knife in an upright fashion and press evenly on the paper with some strength. Flexibility is required but any hesitation or wiggling will lead to imprecision or damage the whole image. Engravers stress the cutting lines in several styles and there are four ideal but basic lines that that they endeavor to master. They attempt to carve a circle like the moon, a straight line like a stem of wheat, a square like a brick, and jaggedly like the beard.

People find hope and comfort in expressing wishes with paper cuttings. For example: for a wedding ceremony, red paper cuttings are a traditional and required decoration on the tea set, the dressing table glass, and on other furniture. A big red paper character 'Xi' (happiness) is a traditional must on the newlywed's door. Upon the birthday party of a senior, the character 'Shou' represents longevity and will add delight to the whole celebration; while a pattern of plump children cuddling fish signifies that every year they will be abundant in wealth.

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Saatchi gallery’s main objective is to encourage the species of artist and fresh art. It is a horizon where artists and audience from different cultures and background interlace to exchange views and opinions pertaining to arts. To bring art lovers closer and involve in real-time conversation, Saatchi gallery launches the chat live programme. The features of this instant messaging are to bring the art lovers to a platform where they can discuss in a liberal manner the essential and trivial topics of art. Chat live helps art aficionados to exchange their ideas, knowledge and promote artists and their works. To derive this benefit you are requested to sign up following an easy going registration process. Chat live is a productive idea, for both artists and art lovers, because they can sell their work of art and also purchasing becomes easier. It also does good to work on collaborative purpose, expose new work of art to the world and motivate young artist to preserve the culture.

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The Classic Rules of Photography

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Rule #1 : F/8 And Be There!

It’s not a bad advice using f/8, it’s a pretty standard value and often safe to use if you want to be sure to get your subject in focus without giving it much thought.

A talented, but lazy photographer is not necessarily as successful as a very active, less talented one. Because you have to be there.

Rule #2 : The Decisive Moment

A term coined by photography legend Henri Cartier-Bresson. Sort of a time-version of rule number 1. Together we could call these two rules: “Being in the right place at the right time”.

Rule #3 : Go Close

Rule #4 : The Rule Of Thirds

Rule #5 : Use The Light

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Scrapbooking - Keep Your Stuff Organized!

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So you have decided to start scrapbooking. This is such an exciting time! You have done the research, watched some of our tutorials, gone out and purchased everything you think you could possibly need and are now ready to get started on that first project. The problem is there is no room left to actually do the work because your supplies are everywhere! A good idea for scrapbooking is getting organized.

To make sure you have enough room for you, the most important one, you need to take extra steps to get your stuff organized. In the long run, it will save you time, leaving you free to work, get inspired, be creative and of course, do more shopping.

The first thing you will need is storage containers to put all of your scrapbooking supplies in. You can find all kinds of different containers at your local scrapbooking store, craft store, and sewing store. Make sure to check out your local hardware store as well. You can find great containers in the tool box section and even in the fishing/tackle box area.

Another source for great containers is your own home. Jars of all sizes come in handy as do small boxes, bowls and even baby bottles. You can also use old jewelry boxes, tool boxes, and tackle boxes. Anything that will help separate bits and pieces and is easy to get into will work so be creative and let us and others know what you have come up with.

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Many of us like to get together at a friend’s house for scrapbooking, and lots of times the local scrapbooking store will have monthly meetings or give how-to classes that you would like to attend. If you think you would like to take your scrapbooking supplies with you when you leave the house then you will want an easy way to do that. You do not want to be leaving a trail of your prized materials behind you as you go. Also remember to take just what you need. I know that is hard to do sometimes.

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One of the best ideas for scrapbooking supplies that we came up with is one of the newer tackle boxes with the soft sides and the plastic divided containers that fit snug inside. They usually fit 4 or 5 containers and also have pockets on the outside. We purchased extra containers and just set them up on our shelves at home. When we want to take our stuff with us, we just grab the ones that you need, put them in the tackle box and away we go.

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The Nude in Perspective

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For the past few weeks I have been going to a workshop on the "Nude in Perspective".
This week our task was to use white conte pastel or chalk on a black or dark piece of paper. I used pastels a few years ago and didn't like them much. They left my hands feeling all dry and chalky and I went through a lot of hand cream. So I wasn't really looking forward to the class.
Tanya, the model was lying down on a white sheet facing me with her abundant red hair tumbling over her right arm and her leg crooked beneath her. It was an interesting pose.
I took a deep breath, banished all negative thoughts and studied her intently for about 15 minutes before I began to mark out the paper, using a paintbrush to get a perspective. The angle of the foot presented a challenge, but I kept calm and stayed in the moment.

Eventually I began, working much slower than I usually do, deliberately stroking the chalk lightly over the surface, getting used to the old familiar scratchy feeling of chalk on paper. I began to relax and enjoy the sensation, taking pleasure in the form and medium, the play of light on the sensuous curve of the navel and the nice straight arm providing the composition with structure. Tanya was lying on a sheet which was the highest key colour. Using only white, I was careful to leave the dark areas on her body completely black, with just a few tiny dots of conte sprinkled around to suggest the form. The high key areas were on her back and shoulder, a little on the curve of her calf and along her arm and I used quite a heavy hand here to emphasise the light areas. I was hardly aware of time passing and it felt like a meditation as I kept my mind clear and concentrated.
We had a short break for tea and then I had just half an hour to finish off.
When I finally stepped back I was quite pleased with what I saw on the paper. Here she is - Tanya in white on black.

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Optimize Your Photography Website for Google

2008-07-24T23:49:00.001-07:00

Optimize your photography website with these simple tips.

Optimizing your website for Google can seem like a daunting task, but if you take your time to put your site together and always think of how Google is going to look at your new window to the world, you'll soon be on your way to a high Page Rank. First and foremost, you want to determine what your theme is going to be for your website. Are you going to share with the world all there is on how to take photos of cats? Maybe you want to have broader appeal and include all animals. Just remember, the more focused you are, the better you are able to bring your website to the forefront of the search results. David Hobby and his Strobist.com website is a great example of focusing on one particular aspect of photography, lighting with small portable flash. As of this writing, Hobby now has 200,000 mostly amateur photographers as devoted readers. His site attracts 1.6 million page views a month. His reported income is close to six figures, after only a mere 8 months.

So in thinking about your theme, it should always express the particular niche you have chosen for your website. One example is to have your title description describe your site. An example would be if you live in Cleveland and are promoting stock photography, you might want your title to not only have your website name, but the the following, "Stock photographer in Cleveland, Ohio". Now that's just a simple example, but you get the idea

Next, you have to have unique, relevant content. If you don't have unique content, Google will likely never find it or rank it so low that you'll never get eyeballs to your page. Just ripping content from the pages of others, will probably not be a big help to your ranking either. Admittedly, when first starting out, you'll need to have something on your site or no one will show up. ArticlesBase.com, is a good source for content and it's free to use provided you follow their simple rules. Once you start adding your own content, you can also submit your articles to ArticlesBase.com to generate traffic back to your own site from other sites with similar interests.

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Create top 10 lists - I.E. The top 10 best celebrity photographers

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Educate users on a particular aspect of photography, like Photoshop or using a program like Aperture.

Next you want to think about how keywords will be used throughout the article. If you are sharing information on how to shoot fourth of July fireworks, you would want to have keywords relevant to this type of shooting. Don't forget to add a title and a heading (Using the tag) to the page, such as "How to Photograph Firework Displays" This will help Google determine the topic of your article. The Page Title is the most important tag you can use for search ranking. Meta tags used to be the big "Must have" for your page, but people abused this to the point of being less useful for your pages.

When publishing images within your articles, it is extremely important to use alt tags , example (alt="Serengeti Plain") This gives the viewer a description of your image as well as allows your image to come up in image search results on Google. If you're bored, you can play Google's Image Labeler Game. Many gallery programs you use will have the option to add a description to your image, along with the name. Make sure you do this along with making the file name relevant to the image. I know I'm really bad about having images on my gallery with a name like DSC_1234. It's easier to start on the right foot, rather than try to change names and descriptions later.

You can also think about adding a forum, which will also be populated with unique content. Just be careful to not populate forums with content from RSS feeds as it really discourages people from participating.

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Captured Moments by the Square Inch
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Ever think about the last time you were photographed with your mom, took that “playing ball” picture of your black lab or got a close up shot of your newly reconditioned chrome green 1967 VW Bug? Does a special photo come to mind for its beauty,its content or its emotional impact? Would you like to “live into” this special photo and experience it as something that you love? Try painting it... by the square inch.

Here’s how it goes. Select a photo of which you have fond memories. Lay a clear plastic sheet protector over it and make a grid using a ruler and a permanent marker. How many squares are on your grid? Are there 32 or 36 or 40? Whatever the number is, now you will grid a large (12 x 18 “ or larger) sheet of drawing paper, using a ruler and pencil. Make the same number of squares on your drawing paper as you did on your clear grid. Now you can copy, by the square inch, each little square of the photo, by painting it onto the bigger corresponding square on the gridded paper.

Tape your gridded drawing paper onto a hard surface--cardboard or a drawing board.
Mix or select pre-mixed acrylic paints and keep them covered to keep them moist.

It might be helpful to start with the upper left hand square, and the corresponding square on the grid paper. Paint, on the corresponding square on the paper. what you see in the little square covering your photo. Sometimes it is something recognizable, sometimes not. At times, you might want to paint two or more squares at a time. Whatever you do, try to get in touch with the essence of the captured moment in the photo This is going to slow you way down, get you to investigate each corner, sequence and nuance of the photo. You will come to know each square inch.

Plan to spend a month or more--try to work a little each day. Stand back. How do you feel about your painting, the photo,your experience? Did you capture the moment?

The above project is one of many which appear in Packet for Painters, What’s Your Style?, copyright 2007, NASCO. www.eNasco.com/artsandcrafts

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There is several ways of doing this in Photoshop, which this tutorial is based on -- similar effects can be achieved in most other professional image editing programs.

1. First turn on the ‘layer box’ (Windows > Layers).

2. Click on the little ‘adjustment layers’ icon in the bottom and choose ‘colour balance’. Click OK when the dialog window opens.

3. Click ‘adjustment layers’ again, this time choosing ‘hue/saturation’. Immediately, set ‘saturation’ to zero and push OK.

Your image is now black-and-white, but here’s where it gets really neat:

4. Double-click on the adjustment layer you created in step 2, called ‘colour balance’.

5. When you’re done, select ‘layers > flatten Image’ on the main menu and save the result!

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A Brief History of Pop Art

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Pop art started in the USA during the earlier period of the 1960's. But it was already making its presence felt in the late fifties. Pop art was basically an art movement which aimed to replace the abstract mode of artistic expression with messages that are easier to understand. The pioneers of this art movement were Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns. The boom of this art movement or phenomenon mainly happened in New York City. The initiators of Pop art believed that the metaphysical complexities of abstract art are already out of tune as times and people had become different. As its followers believed in the power of easy to recognize images of common items, pop art introduced new objects such as flags, maps and targets or stuffed animals and rubber tires on paintings. Irony, sarcasm, and mockery were the favorite aspects of this art movement. Pop art in many ways was a form of rebellion to the dictates of traditional expressionism. According to pop art, confining ourselves to the old rules of the arts can make us stagnant as they fit only with the old era.

Some of the known advocates of this new artistic movement were Claes Oldenburg, James Rosenquist Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. They shocked the painting world with their works that courageously introduced pop culture symbols such as comic strips, advertisements, and media images. Pop art was not just a far cry from the traditional rules on visual expression. It was in itself a slap in the face to the dictates of abstract painting style. Because the public could easily relate to its features, pop art gained the appreciation and support of many art critic groups. But in spite of that traditional abstract expressionism continued to flourish as it is the respected root of classic art. As they say, nothing beats the original. As pop art maintained its mockery activities, it did not reduce the popularity of abstract expressionism.

As abstract expressionism prevailed, pop art also continued to make its presence felt. The rivalry between these two styles resulted in the establishment of two new schools of abstraction: minimalist art and color-field painting. Minimalist art reduced art to its bare elements in reaction to the flamboyance of abstract expressionism. Frequently criticized for being too unapproachable, minimalist art has also been celebrated for its unprecedented immediacy. It attains this immediacy through abstract form, absence of decorative detail, and emphasis on geometry. On the other hand, color-field artists moved toward a more impersonal and austerely intellectual aesthetic. In their works they dealt with what they considered to be the fundamental formal elements of abstract painting. These elements are pure, unmodulated areas of color, flat and two-dimensional space, monumental scale, and the varying shape of the canvas itself.

Pop art and abstract expressionism engaged in a somewhat bitter rivalry in the American sixties. These two artistic styles struggled to get hold of the public's support. While abstract expressionism tried to keep its old tradition and rules, pop art considered its rival an elitist approach that influenced America's consumer society.

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Gallery is defined as a building or a series of rooms devoted to the exhibition and often the sale of work of arts. Among the innumerable art: sculpture, photographs, illustrations, installation art and applied arts are exhibited in art gallery; and painting is commonly displayed medium. It is a way of promoting the unexhibited art and fresh artist. The art galleries let artists to display and promote their work in these venues with zeal.

Contemporary art is in vogue. The term contemporary art gallery refers to a commercial gallery intended for private-profit-motive. These galleries are usually spotted agglomerate in large urban areas. For instance: the Saatchi gallery of London is a well known hub of contemporary art world. Contemporary art gallery are also open to the general public without any cost where they can purchase art. Non-for-profit galleries and art-collective galleries are also to be found that directly create opportunities to put on show regularly. Moreover, the artist-run-centre gallery exists on government funds. Art gallery can also be interpreted as the springboard for launching careers for fresh and young artist.

Here is a short list of notable contemporary galleries:
• Mumbai: The Arts Trust – Institute Of Contemporary Indian Art
• London : Saatchi Gallery, Victoria Miro Gallery
• Los Angeles : Paragon Fine Art
• Madrid : Museo De Arte Contemporaneo
• Mexico city : Galleria OMR

Umpteen well-known art galleries exhibit art from all over the continents. Selected and matchless works of African art, American art, Indian art, European are preserved in the art galleries for the coming generations. To promote Art, many art galleries adopt the online mechanism letting people to view their work by sitting at home. Such innovative steps provide opportunities for art aficionados to purchase outstanding the works.

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Niki De Saint Phalle - Rebellious Art and Fragrances

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If fragrances would be associated to the personalities of their designers, Niki de Saint Phalle perfumes would be independent, resistant and at the same time eccentric, a perfect match of qualities for the adventurers and liberals of the contemporary times. Perhaps, what would characterize and distinct the perfumes from the rest of the numerous designer perfumes out in the market is the colorful and very interesting biography of its designer, Niki de Saint Phalle.

Niki was born to a French couple in 1930. At the onset of the period of Great Depression in the country, the Saint Phalles decided to move to the US in 1933. It was in the US that Niki developed her mind and started seeing the world according to her own perspective. Born with natural physical beauty, Niki grew to become fashion model in her adolescent years. At 16, she was able to make it to the cover of Life magazine and the French edition of Vogue.

At the tender age of 18, Niki eloped with Harry Mathews, a literary author, to flee to Massachusetts. At her young age, Niki was known as a rebellious daughter, always defying the traditional means of living especially the notion that wives should be ruled and dominated by husbands.

In her early years of marriage, after giving birth to two children, it must be onset of postpartum that Niki started being discontented and bothered. She felt like she was the living the conventional lifestyle she resent. Eventually, the thought of resistance and denial led her to a nervous breakdown.

It was that breakdown that Niki was able to land to a practice that would eventually give her a new life, a life that made her establish her own niche and mark. She was encouraged to paint as a form of outlet or a therapy to help her overcome her depression. Niki returned to Paris in her quest to find the best mentors. From there, Niki was able to branch out to different art outlets.

Her works were characterized by the emphasis to different roles women do such as being mothers and wives. Niki started out crafting papier maches and painting them colorfully to create art pieces that would be branded as Niki de Saint Phalle.

Divorcing her first husband, Niki moved in with fellow artist Jean Tinguely, who also later on divorced his own wife to live with and marry Niki. Thus, Niki became a naturalized Swiss citizen.

At the highs and lows of her life, Niki was said to have developed the knack and interest to design and formulate her own line of perfumes. Sources claim that the perfumes were also part of Niki's divergence from the harsh realities of life. Though she strived to live by her own principles of life, Niki never failed to lose the excitement and genuine interest in life, as exuded by the creation of her own Niki de Saint Phalle perfumes.

The next time you buy and use Niki de Saint Phalle perfumes, remember Niki and think of the values and insights she strived to live with.

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A Matter of Nature

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Ashish Balram Nagpal and Chintan Upadhyay hosted the Soumen Das' exhibition titled Time and Empty Space at the Ashish Balram Nagpal Art Gallery, Colaba on May 15 at 6 pm.

The Art fraternity and Page 3 celebs geared to see the works of the talented contemporary landscape painter whose works are being termed as "natural and fresh.

Artist fraternity including Amisha Mehta, Soketu Parekh, Rajat Dhar, Sanjeev Khandekar, Vaishali Narkar, Bakul Patel, Dr Saryu Doshi and Pundole gallery's owner Dadiba Pundole. Anil Dharkar, film director Pankaj Parashar, model Pratyshaa bole, and Niranjan Iyengar, Vinod Nayyar among the pg 3 celebs who attended the show.

Says Ashish Balram Nagpal, "I think Soumen Das is one painter who has complete mastery of his art. This is evident in his works that are on display. We have displayed six of his works here as he is not a very prolific artist. I think he is brilliant."

Soumen Das' works are on display at the Ashish Balram Nagpal Art Gallery till June 14.

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Photo Frames and Supplies Highlight Your Works of Art

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Photo framing supplies are one of the essential tools relied upon by photographers and artists. Photo frames may seem like an insignificant afterthoguht, but to a photographer or painter, who has spent a lot of time honing their skills in order to produce the most pristine examples of artwork, this is not to ovelooked. Clearly, the experience of any artwork should not be cut short because of scrimping on photo frames and picture framing supplies that were used. It is easy to frame your own photographs and pieces of artwork, and set each piece of art off to its own distinctive advantage. Here are some examples of the types of photo framing supplies that you might use. You will want to note that all of these art framing supplies are available as picture framing kits for your convenience.

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These picture framing supplies come in two styles: metal and wood. Metal frames are traditionally used to frame photographs because they are composed of thin black metal and do not detract from the artwork within the frame. Many galleries find these photo framing supplies to be a consistently attractive way to show off a room full of photographs. Wooden frames are often used to encase paintings, and can be stained in tones to complement or contrast the artwork they surround. Photography frames such as these are available online as part of picture framing kits or sold separately.

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Most artists attach their artwork to the mountboard in some fashion in order to keep the artwork in place within the frame. Art framing supplies such as mount board, upon which the art is placed, and mat board, which lies on top of the artwork, should be made of acid-free materials. This is especially true concerning art that is made using paper, because acids can create brown marks on the paper that may not be able to be removed by cleaning. By using acid-free photo framing supplies, you help to eliminate this problem.

You can use picture framing supplies like photo corners, hinging tissue, or spray adhesive mounting to attach the artwork to the mount board. Picture framing supplies such as spray adhesive provide a permanent way to mount the artwork, but are difficult to remove if you ever want to change out the mount board. A less permanent, and in some instances less harmful to the artwork itself, solution is to use tiny triangular photo corners or hinging tissue. These attachments allow for the contraction and expansion of the art within the frame, which helps prevent buckling that can damage a piece of artwork.

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With all the high tech gadgetry that the digital world has brought to photography, one low tech way to get a perfect white balance is as close as your kitchen pantry. This little tip is one that I use every time I shoot and it never fails me. The trick is to set your custom white balance setting on your digital camera by placing a white coffee filter in front of the lens and shooting the test shot in the custom white balance setting mode.

Since I shoot with a Nikon D1x, I'll show you how to do it on that camera. Follow your camera's instructions for exact instructions if you don't shoot with a D1X.

First I set the focus to manual mode by moving the focus lever on the left side of the camera to M. The camera will try to focus and will be unable to with the filter on, so setting to manual will make it easier. I then place a single white paper coffee filter over the lens. You can either hold it or use a rubber band to secure it on your lens. Just make sure if completely cover the front of your lens and your camera is pointing towards your subject. Next, hit the MONITOR button, then the MENU button.

Make sure your cursor is to the left and then scroll down to the Shooting Menu. Highlight White Bal cursor and move your cursor pad to the right. Choose WB Preset and then choose set, press shutter, cursor right to choose OK and your set. From then on, every shot will be setup with a perfect white balance.

You can do this with flash as well as cloudy and sunny days. The trick is to make sure if your lighting changes drastically, to reset the balance. Especially if you put your camera away and then shoot on another day. Shooting in RAW mode, will at least offer a recovery plan. I have seen other discussions on the net for using plastic lids and other opaque plastics, so experiment and see what works best for you.

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There are a lot of resources out there right now for people who want to get started in the often-lucrative world of event videography. This short article will just serve to introduce those videographers and producers new in the field to a few simple concepts and ideas.

There are plenty of event promoters out there that are just waiting for entrepreneurial producers and videographers to come to them and make them an offer. Most event organizers would love to have someone offer to video-tape their event and sell it to the participants/audience members, and many will let you do it for free, provided you have some decent credentials (though you may not even need those). Event videography is a huge business, and these days, considering how easy it is to make DVDs or put your video online, it's very easy to get started in. It could be as simple as setting up a booth at an event, and taking people's payments and information and then sending them a DVD of the event in the mail at a later date.

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-Large participant plays/theatre events: In addition to regular theatre-type events that you could market to the actors, think of things like interactive dinner theatres. There are many of these types of unique events, and audience participants might be interested in having their experiences documented.

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Rule #1 : F/8 And Be There!

It’s not a bad advice using f/8, it’s a pretty standard value and often safe to use if you want to be sure to get your subject in focus without giving it much thought.

A talented, but lazy photographer is not necessarily as successful as a very active, less talented one. Because you have to be there.

Rule #2 : The Decisive Moment

A term coined by photography legend Henri Cartier-Bresson. Sort of a time-version of rule number 1. Together we could call these two rules: “Being in the right place at the right time”.

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Rule #4 : The Rule Of Thirds

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Creativity and the Artist

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The artist's inspiration has been the object of wonder and misconception ever since early Man created the first painted images on the walls of his caves thousands of years ago. In truth, there is nothing mystical about creative thought; the average person uses it in his daily life to solve everyday problems, just as the engineer, scientist and architect employ it in their professions. And to expand the mind's ability to conjure new ideas can be accomplished by simply learning to break free of restrictive ways of thinking, and by exposure to new and stimulating experiences.

Everyone falls into a mental rut sometimes, where habit takes over. But habit is the enemy of creative thinking! You have to open your mind to new ways of experiencing and perceiving in order to gain fresh ideas. There are many established ways to improve your ability to think creativity. To begin with, you should always strive to avoid time-worn cliches; for the visual artist, this could mean taking a common subject, such as a still-life, and injecting some new element into it that normally wouldn't be associated with that subject. Consider my painting "Voodoo", found on my website. Instead of the usual flowers and vase, I have used an African ceremonial mask and a human skull, adding a darker twist to the traditional still-life genre.

Many innovative ideas originate in the subconscious mind. Therefore dreams have often been the source of new ideas for the artist, and for Surrealists such as Salvador Dali they were usually the main source of inspiration. Sometimes the mind can be stimulated simply by drawing or painting in a different location than usual. I often find walking or pacing helps me to think and sort out any confusion in my mind. Trying your hand at other fields of artistic expression, such as writing or music, can give you new perspectives. Literature and film can also be rich sources of ideas. I found that studying poetry helped me to draw more upon the subconscious, and to gain a greater appreciation of the principles that are common to all art forms.

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It is a great mistake to think that every idea that you arrive at should be a good one. The creative process is by nature somewhat chaotic--this naturally means that some of your ideas, perhaps most of them, are simply bad. This is fine! Even a bad idea can be of value, as it may lead you to make an unconscious connection that eventually matures into something useful. In fact, sometimes deliberately coming up with a bad concept can open the mind to something better. It's all a matter of making unconscious associations.

I have come to believe that there is no truly original idea. Everyone builds upon the work of others. Consider Van Gogh's style: his use of color comes from the Impressionists; the hard outlines and flat forms from Japanese woodcuts; his everyday subject matter from earlier artists like Millet. Perhaps his fluid brushwork is his only personal contribution to his distinctive style. But by blending these different elements he came up with something totally unique and personal. This is an example of combining influences. And there are other approaches, such as modifying, maximizing, minimizing, substituting, rearranging, reversing, exaggerating and separating.

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Painter and Artist Shyam Sharma's 29th Solo Exhibition

2008-07-06T00:14:00.001-07:00

Shyam Sharma, a nationally acclaimed artist had his 29th solo exhibition on 17th April at Art Desh the studio, Tardeo with 15 paintings on display. At the launch of his exhibition which will be on till 26th April among the celebrities were actor Aanjjan Srivastava, Kapil Khadiwala, Subhash Ghai's discovery Vikrant Chaturvedi, Swatantra Kumar from Subhash Ghai's Yuvraj, Preeti Jain and Gaurav Chanana. Gary Richardson, Ganesh Venkatraman and Tarana Singh performed a 8minute interactive comedy skit 'Got to be Love!' and Madhusudan gave a splendid seven minutes Sitar performance

Senior artist Prithvi Soni inaugurated the show lighting the lamp with actor Aanjjan Srivastava. The other artists Amisha Mehta, Gautam Patole, Reena Patel, Surendra Jagtap, Raghu Neware and M Shankar were present to support their colleague.

"Shayam Sharma is a man related to earth and simple in nature. His simplicity is witnessed in his work. More than a painter he is a complete human being a good friend." says Prithvi Soni.

Shayam Sharma, who was overwhelmed with the response he got, said about his exhibition "Spritual Synthesis is a collection of figurative 15 paintings on Lord Buddha and Krishna and our simple day-to-day life. In my work the texture is always important."

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'An ant may work its heart out, but it can't make money.' The proverb became wrong for the smallest member of a farmer's family from Lakhimpurkheri, when he supported his family and elder brother's study expenses by working in a shop and continued his studies too.

Shyam Sharma stands tall in proud when he puts his life story in the picture.

His sacrifices and hard work showed result soon, when the elders realised and supported him pursue his dreams in Arts – after he completed his BFA degree he completed AMT (Art Master Training) 2year Diploma and one year training in pottery design.

Then the struggle of making a place in the field of art for himself started. At night he did commercial work and day time made paintings. Shyam participated in the All India painting Camp. After this, his first solo exhibition held at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. He got Ghari scholarship from National Lalit Kala Academy. He shifted to Delhi and settled there.

From whom you inspired to become a painter? How did it happen?

I was passionate about art from my childhood, but am deeply inspired by my elder brother who was also a painter. Sadly, he is no more with me now but I always follow his footsteps and his guidance which given me strength to become a painter.

What are the mediums you work with?

I work in different mediums like crayons, oil pastels, black ink and Water colours etc. but my recent works are with oil on canvas. Painting is almost like meditation for me. I plan my painting according to the subject I am working on. I sit in front of a blank canvas and draw the sketch and fill the colours light and dark shades, depth, tone in textures according to my choice.

Which genre of artists do you belong to?

I would like not to belong to any genre. Artists are unique and never static. I would say that my style of work is a combination of modern generation, semiabstract, and figurative simplicity.

How do you see today's artists in comparison to the veterans?

Every artist is unique but according to time their experiences reflect on their work, which makes all the difference. Well about the art scenario in India, the art is gone global and became an investment. Today's artists are more aggressive towards everything from creating the art to selling it. In past, most of works were done in realistic and photorealistic and those artists were still discovering new ideas in still life or portraits; where today its simple modern or contemporary.

How would you like to comment on art education in our country?And how can it be improved?

I think the art education is not quite good in India, as there is a basic problem with the root level of education system and is needed to be changed. According to me, education should be such that students should able to express their creative approach and potentiality fully. But I personally think that art is a talent which you are born with and it can't be taught.

Why only a few have made it to international market?

It is only because the policies of the galleries and the corporate houses promote big names and senior artists only.

How important is colour scheme in each painting? And the mood of the artist?

Each colour has a deep impact on human mind. There are no set rules for creating colour scheme. It basically depends on the artist what he thinks, his perception towards the subject. The artist's mood is definitely important for the work. Happy mind makes happy paintings.

What would you say about the current art scene in India?

In the time of globalization, corporate sectors and private galleries plays a very important role in the art scenario. They have made art absolutely global. The corporate sector gives national- international buyers who are purchasing paintings from artists. This helps to set up prices and correct evaluation of art. And Indian paintings are and will always be in demand.

Tell us about your future exhibitions. How many exhibitions have you had till now?

I have had about 28 solo show as yet and 40 group show with many senior artists in various prominent galleries in India. With my active group, am planning a group show in this year. I am participating in a camp which will be organised by private collectors in the next month. I have thought of a new subject but it is too early to disclose about it.

What do you do when not painting?

In free time I meet my colleagues and go to the exhibitions. I am a very family family man… so most of the free time I spend with my sons and wife.

Where and how do you see yourself in the future?

I see myself in the future as a successful international painter like every artist dreams and that people would appreciate my work and collect it.

How do you see life and its facts as an artist?

I have seen my life as a creator who creates the life and fills them with colours and according to my view life is a continuous journey where is there is no beginning and no end.

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