Girl with a Pearl Earring

I love this painting.  It is by Johannes Vermeer.  It was painted around 1665.  It is often called the Mona Lisa of the North.
I feel that while the Mona Lisa is amazing, this painting holds more expression.  I love the pose of the woman, the colors used, and her expression.

I leave it full of questions.

Sidewalk Art

I love finding new types of art that are more unconventional.  For example sidewalks.  It's not often thought of as a piece of art or as a canvas, but this video will change your mind.  Even knowing what it is and how it was made, I find it so amazing.  I think I would be one of those walking around the edge.

Julian Beever is an amazing sidewalk artist.  He has done his work all over the world.  Here is a look at some of his work.

Here is another one that is amazing.

Project Colored Pencils

I wanted to make jewelry out of colored pencils.  I liked the idea of the way we view colored pencils at different ages.  When we are young we think colored pencils are so cool and want all the colors available.  Then as we get older we think they are for kids (though I think most still think they are fun).  But as adults we realize the magic they hold.  I wanted to take their beauty and turn it into something wearable.  This way we can carry the innocence with us while wearing something original and fun.

Video 2

Here is another video by the same person, Maggie Stiefvater.  I think this one is even better.  I love how she is able to tell such a clear story using paper cut-outs.  I also love how deceivingly simple she makes it look.

More Paper Art

Here is another video clip using paper.  I think it is really fun and holds a lot of possibilities.  I really liked the addition of the handmade papers.

The End

Can you believe we are at the end of the year already?  Just one more month.  I always love this time of year, but yet am left a little sad because one more year has passed by...

Harry Potter Movie

Today is the premier for the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.  I felt like it was the best one so far.  The acting of all actors is so much better.  I also loved how true they stayed to the book.  The best yet!