Makoto TakahashiNihonga-Japanese Painting

‘Nihonga’ – Japanese Culture and Makoto Takahashi ‘M&Blue’

The word ‘Nihonga’ - literally Japanese-Style painting, was first used to distinguish the difference between Japanese art and the western oil paintings that were seen after the Meiji period – the difference between the two being the raw materials used. One of the many special features of ‘Nihonga’ is the use of natural mineral pigments finely ground for color and the use of glues in the painting process. These techniques have continued to be used since the Nara Period (710-794 CE) and take require a long time to perform. Artist Makoto Takahashi has utilized this unique nature of ‘Nihonga’’s textures and blended them with western motifs. His piece ‘M&B’ is especially unique in its use of Azure Blue minerals which are very similar to those used in the murals of the Nara Period (710-794 CE).

Over 1000 Years of History: Nihonga Japanese Painting.

PIERS LAWRENCE, a soulful, melodic guitarist, and prolific songwriter was born in Manhattan, raised in San Francisco, and Geneva, Switzerland, where he studied Guitar and Composition at the Conservatoire de Musique de Lausanne. Upon his return to New York, he joined the world-renowned, Harlem-based, Jazz-Mobile Orchestra Big Band while he continued his studies with jazz greats Barry Galbraith and Ted Dunbar. Soon he was playing Broadway shows including 'Guys and Dolls', 'Dancin', 'Hubie', and 'Your Arms Too Short to Box With God' and touring and recording with Wilson Picket, The Main Ingredient, Esther Phillips, Phyllis Hyman, The Caribbean Allstars and Merl Saunders.
Today, he's back in New York City, bringing his love of jazz music both to the live stage and to internet radio, where he produces and hosts "Manhattan Jazz" on www.TribecaRadio.net. His record label, JazzNet Media produces independent projects such as "Stolen Moments" which features three original tunes: Samba Christina, Everytime and Dimanche. Click to read more.

Nisida Castelli Spera

Nisida Castelli Spera is a photographer living in New York City and has been a student at the International Center of Photography for the past two years under the wonderful tutelage of Lesly Deschler - Canossiand the amazing ICP team.
Photography allows Nisida to express a way of being heard , a way of being seen. I hope to bring to the photography worldmy search for honesty and compassion.

Sonia Grineva has gained an international reputation for her oil and watercolor landscapes and abstract paintings, and is well known and appreciated in New York for her Manhattan cityscapes. In addition, she is adept at a variety of mediums, including printmaking and sculpture. Her work can be seen in galleries in New York, New England, Washington and Georgia, Europe and in numerous private, public, and museum collections. Click to read more.!

Bridge to the Light oil on linen 22" x 78" by Lisa Collodoro www.lisacollodoro.com Click on image to view website

I make string pretty

Nadyaest
It is all about colors !!! Love bright!!! Love childish monsters!!! Tales to tell !!! And some times my girl puts me on the mood for angels....
Celebrating !!!
Too much sad things around us!!! I am silly!!! And my art on a border silly and beautiful .....

Discover Your Inner Goddess…

PupArt by Sabyloo

BLASFOR JUAN TORONDA

Roger Kuperways Argentine Tango Instructor:
“. Argentine Tango is a dance that has influences from Spanish and African culture. “

Learn Tango here

“. Le Tango est l’Ame du Plaisir .. “

LUCILLE ART

DISCOVER LUCILLE ART

Natalia “Bunny” De Leon presents colorbybunny

JANELLE JAZZ SINGER

V DIAMONDS LA

Indulge in the realm of pure extravagance and immerse yourself in the worlds most luxurious clothing brand, where refined craftsmanship meets the finest materials. V Diamonds takes pride in its unwavering commitment to excellence, offering an unparalleled fusion of the world’s finest fabrics, exquisite diamonds, and unparalleled gold. Prepare to embark on a journey where elegance, exclusivity, and philanthropy intertwine.

DJ UNCLE MIKE