Notions of regal crowns mixed with lotus flowers, signalling rebirth from darkness, mark this photograph of local cancer survivor, Lesley Hughes, and so they should: this was the day we celebrated Lesley’s courage and beautifully (nearly) bald femininity through the application of a henna crown.
Archives for July 2014
He’s Funny And He Knows It
In anticipation of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s new album ‘Mandatory Fun’ scheduled for release on July 15, we take a look back at the history and rise of the iconic style of satirical comedy music videos. Part one of two.
Abstract Cityscapes
Anastessia Bettas is a Toronto based, visual artist who works with encaustic to create abstract cityscape paintings. In her new work, she captures the vitality of the urban experience using grids to evoke skyscrapers and streets.
A Journey to Spirit #14: Eagle Spirit
I drove my meager belongings down that little country road to Rosie’s house. As the car meandered along something very unusual was about to happen. Not certain what was obscuring my vision of the road ahead, I struggled to focus my eyes.
Haunting Memories of Years Past
The memory of the past is haunting to me because I experience the later part of it. The old style of going to the movie and enjoying the person you were with and maybe seeing less but enjoying more. Black and white screen even when most movies were in color in my time.
Artist for Conservation in Africa
A Life As A Human Interview: Conflict between people & wildlife over natural resources is rising all over the world and Africa is no exception. In places where people see few benefits and many disadvantages from living with wildlife, that wildlife stands little hope of surviving.
Victoria’s House Concert Scene
Musicians performing in living rooms? Read about Victoria House Concert B, a sought after location for musicians across Canada and beyond. Learn why musicians and music fans are flocking to this unique venue in the heart of Fernwood and to house concerts in general.
Worldwide Mediation Summit – Madrid, Spain
The 1st World Mediation Summit in Madrid, Spain met its objectives of dealing with conflicts of international interest, ranging from ongoing wars to local disputes. The Summit also provided avenues for networking to its participants.
Noel Gallagher Is My Travel Agent
My story begins 10 years ago when I became an active member of an Oasis (the band) fan-run Internet community, called OasisFanatic. It brought thousands of members from various national, cultural and language backgrounds together into a micro-global village.
“Barcos Rabelos”
Portraits in oils, pastel and colored pencil. Public corporate, academic and military commissions. Private family, adult, children, and dog commissions. Landscape and interiors in oils, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media.