Entries Tagged 'Art and Culture' ↓
September 2nd, 2009 — Art and Culture, Kids
We’ve all done it…. Tried to eat glue, But probably in your early years as a kindergardener. I would feel much better as a Mother giving my children all natural art products to be creative with. And I think it is very important as a WIFE to make sure you are running a “Green” Household. Being aware in choosing which products you bring into your home and around your children.
Which is why I love Clementine Art Products. They are all natural, certified non toxic and environmentally friendly. They also pack their products in 100% Post consumer recycled and reusable materials.
Natural Paint.
Set of six, Colored with Mayan mineral earth pigments. Paints are long lasting, washable and completely natural. Perfect for little Finger Painters.
Natural Modeling Dough.
Strawberry, Lemon, and Lime; Natural scents in a soft, crumble free, all natural for little hands. Colored with Turmeric, Carmine and Spinach. Three Recyclable 4 oz. containers. Last for 12 Months when stored in their air tight containers.
Natural Soy Crayons.
Great alternative to traditional crayons, These are made with paraffin wax.
Soy Rock Crayons
Natural Markers.
A set of six, Vibrant and quick drying markers colored with plant and mineral pigments.
Natural Glue.
This is a clear drying, strong and washable art glue that works on wood, paper, fabric and many other surfaces. Once dry, it is completely reversible with water and washes off any surface with ease.
all available at Whole Foods
July 2nd, 2009 — 4th of July, Art and Culture
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a project with all of you and the coming holiday seemed like the perfect opportunity to get crafty. Hopefully this set will make your 4th of July just a bit more festive! This downloadable PDF includes sparkler cards, matchbook wrappers and straw tags. Simply print, cut, tape and voila – instant party!
What You’ll Need:
8.5 x 11″ 80lb white card stock (like this from Paper-Source)
8.5 x 11″ 80lb white text paper (like this from Paper-Source)
Color Printer
Paper Cutter
Double Sided Tape
Ruler
Standard Hole Punch
Sparklers
Straws
Matchbooks (found at my local grocery store)
Instructions:
1. Download the Matchbook and Straw Tags Template and print onto white text paper. Download the Sparkler Card Template and print onto white card stock. ( To download Clip Art Visit TwigandThistle.com ) Print using the highest quality settings on your color printer to ensure that the patterns and text are clear.
2. Trim out all the shapes using scissors or a sharp blade and making sure to trim off all the black edges. Use a standard hole punch and punch where indicated to allow the straws to be thread through. Carefully trim out the small rectangles in the Sparkler Holders to weave the sparklers through.
3. Secure the wrap around the matchbooks with double sided tape, making sure not to cover up the striker strip. Crease the edges with your fingers or using a bone folder so that they are crisp. Thread the straw through the holes and position towards the top of the straw. Thread the sparklers through the slots.
I hope you all have a fantastic and joyful holiday! Cheers!
*For personal use only (non-commercial use). Thank you.
www.TwigandThistle.com
February 23rd, 2009 — Art and Culture
“At 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the seminal auction of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s art collection began in Paris, the likes of which only come along once a century. Amassed by the couple over five decades, the gigantic collection includes works by Picasso, Mondrian, and Matisse, Art Deco furniture, bronzes and antiques, including two Chinese figureheads. Pieces date from the first century to the twentieth century. The collection is so huge the only place in Paris it could fit was the Grand Palais, and Christie’s will spend three days auctioning off the 731 lots. The collection is so special that all 7,000 of the five-volume catalogs have sold out and are expected to become collectors’ items, and 30,000 people came by the Grand Palais over two days just to look at it.”
“But what also makes this event so special, aside from the staggering collection, is that it’s given rich people and people who buy things for them a reason to come together in Paris in the recession to spend massive amounts of cash. A small Italian landscape by Degas was the first item sold, to an anonymous telephone bidder for $485,000. A painting by James Ensor estimated to go for $3 million went for $5.6 million. A Cézanne landscape hoped to fetch $2.5 million to $3.8 million only fetched $2.3 million. In total, the auction is expected to fetch $392 million, which is probably almost, if not quite, enough to buy Barney’s. But proceeds will go to much worthier causes, split between medical research and the fight against AIDS, and Bergé and Saint Laurent’s foundation” – New York Magazine
Henry Matisse
“Les Coucous, Tapis Bleu et Rose”
$45,264,579
Paul Klee
“Sollte Steigen”
$2,764,663
Henry Matisse
“Nu Au Bord de la Mer”
$10,389,233
Alexander Calder
“Dancers and Sphere
$1,988,086
James Ensor
“Le Desespor De Pierrot”
$6,294,556
Henri De Toulouse-Lautec
“Le Tauromachie”
$61,773
For More Information:
February 3rd, 2009 — Art and Culture
Christie’s
Impressionist/ Modern Art
February 4th and 5th, 2009
Featuring 47 Lots
Lot #21
Henri Matisse
“Femme Assise Sur un Balcon
$2,565,000 – 3,562,500
Lot #41
Joan Miro
“Femme Entendant Chanter le coq aux eclats Violets”
$712,500 – 977,500
Lot #31
Otto Mueller
“Sitzender Akt in Landshaft”
$926,250 – 1,211,250
Lot #28
Ernest Ludwig Kirchner
“Drei Prefde, Lanshaft”
$427,500 – 712,500
Lot #27
Emil Nolde
“Blaue Stiefmutterchen”
$356,250 – 498,750
Lot #26
Emil Nolde
“Violette Blumen”
$855,000 – 1,282,500
Lot #20
Pierre- Auguste Renoir
“Baignueses”
$2,137,500 – 3,652,000
Lot #19
Claude Monet
“Dans Le Prairie”
Estimate on Request
Lot #14
Alfred Sisley
“La Route de Marly-le- Roi”
$1,140,000 – 1,710,000
Lot #9
Edourad Vuillard
“Les Couturieres”
$6,412,500 – 9,262,500
Lot #4
Kees Van Dongen
“Femme Aux Duex Colliers”
$427,500 – 855,000
Christie’s
8 King Street ( St. James’s )
London, England
January 24th, 2009 — Art and Culture
Order Up
Works By: Martha Gardikas
CityScapes
Order Up Series
Exhibition:
Opens January 12 – April 15th 2009
The Grey Dog
33 Carmine Street
New York, New York
10014
For More Info:
Martha.Gardikas@Gmail.Com
