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	<title>Humor In Art</title>
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	<description>Why, What, When and How the funny in art is the lifeblood of great living!</description>
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		<title>Portrait art - documenting existence.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since witnessing some of the grand masters at the Chicago Art Institute and the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution - I have come to realize the special importance portrait art holds.  Portraits not only inform us of  individuals, but of particular  habits, customs, classes and cultures.  A moment in time which serves to educate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The best way to remember a pet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has owned a dog knows that although they lack verbal communication skills (besides barking, of course), dogs have a unique way of expressing emotions through their faces and eyes. A dog owner can easily recognize when his dog is happy, sad or begging for a treat. And every dog certainly has a classic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Capture the characteristics you love most</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many times, multi-dimensional people are compressed into one-dimensional images. While photographs are mostly accurate representations of how people look, they are flat and fail to completely convey their attitudes and personalities. Further, technology allows even the least tech-savvy person to manipulate photos – why not smooth a laugh line here, erase a scar there? Some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Father’s Day Gift</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of us who have parents now in their sixties, seventies, or even older, it can feel like there isn’t a gift we haven’t given dad before on his special day. Now and then, it’s nice to receive a gift that is one of a kind and possesses real uniqueness. This Father’s Day, consider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Identify a Professional Sculptor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether having a portrait sculpture created or requesting a custom sculpture for the home, it’s important to choose a sculptor whose artistic ability mirrors the desire result. Most sculptors will have a sculpture gallery comprised of either actual sculptures or photos, illustrating their own creations. Through researching an artist’s sculpture gallery, it’s possible to discover [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sculptors: The First Artists?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 17:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While some people would argue that cave paintings are the oldest forms of what we could call art, others believe that at the same time cave paintings were conceived, our ancient ancestors indulged in sculpture.  There are sculptures dating back much further than most paintings, with much of the reason being a sculptures being more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Historical Usages of Clay</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 17:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clay has long been used as a material for creating sculptures, and because of its malleable nature, can be crafted into a wide range of shapes.  Clay becomes malleable when mixed with water in certain proportions, and while the clay remains wet, it can be shaped and sculpted with ease.  When the clay dries out, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ideal Mantle Pieces</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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The hearth is one of the most important locations in the household, and one of the focal points of the family.  The mantle above the hearth and the objects placed upon it can speak volumes about the character of the family members.  Most people place pictures, sculptures, or ceramic artwork above the mantle as these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Personalized Gifts for Special People</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Let’s face it, whether it’s a mother, father, significant other, or just a close relative or friend, it’s no fun giving someone special a gift they could purchase themselves.  It’s important to have a personal gift for all those special people in life, and when it comes to personal gifts, it’s best to think creative.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inspiration - a light goes on!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To be in the throes of inspiration is a wonderful thing.  My heart races, my mind steam-lines, my mood is elevated - how exciting to know that the well has indeed not dried up.  Having lived a life in the arts for over 25 years, I have occasionally wondered if inspiration would always be a constant [...]]]></description>
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