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From Michael Jackson to Lucy Liu, did you know these 13 celebrities worked in the visual arts? We know their faces, voices, performances and general fame, but what about their paintings… Read More

Dinosaurs are imaginary. Hear me out… When people ask me why I love dinosaurs (and they always ask), I usually end up saying, “Well, dinosaurs are imaginary.” It’s a… Read More

If you are thinking about moving it can be quite a dilemma trying to decide whether it is better to buy an older home and put your own stamp on it with a number of much-needed renovations, o… Read More

“I never met a color I didn’t like.” — Dale Chihuly Every year, major paint companies tell us their predictions for upcoming color trends. These are about more than a… Read More

You’ve bought a new home and you’re on the property ladder. It’s a great time in your life, and now you can really start to settle down. But you mustn’t be complacent… Read More

Meta Description: Before you hit the web and flock to open houses in search of your Oklahoma dream home, make sure to complete these important first steps. Once you and/or your family are re… Read More

A tour with heavy metal legends Iron Maiden pushes newcomers Ghost BC into the forefront of the rock ’n’ roll world. Heavy metal institution Iron Maiden has been sweeping the nat… Read More

Artist Ashley Bryan found the bills of sale for 11 enslaved people and imagined their lives and dreams. Painter and poet Ashley Bryan tries to make sense of life through art. He once said in… Read More

The Grotte de Niaux (pronounced new) is located 2km southwest of Tarascon-sur-Ariege. To stand any chance of seeing the cave paintings the visitor must book well in advance on one of the six… Read More

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com.'Flurry of Fun' coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios for the holidays.Disney is bringing a new ent… Read More

One thing that past couple of decades has shown is the fact that home staging helps sell homes. Even during the real estate downturn of a decade ago, well-staged homes outsold their competit… Read More

A real estate transaction involves a lot of money and is often a long-term investment. The last thing you want is for someone to entrap you in a bad deal. While the real estate agent can off… Read More

 How Much Does Landlord Insurance Costs? As a landlord, you might be wondering how much do Landlord Insurance Costs. But come to think of it, it will surprise you that landlord insuranc… Read More

How art collective Meow Wolf convinced George RR Martin to invest $3 million and create a real-life fantasy/sci-fi world — and how it’s paid off. Imagine walking up to a beautifu… Read More

Almost a century ago there was a trend for so-called “kit homes” which could be purchased through catalogs – you remember those old things, right? Well now, those who purch… Read More

Sometimes, the colors of nature are the best inspiration for a room design. For this week’s Color Crush color palette, I’ve found a beautiful photo of dramatic ocean waves hitti… Read More

One of my must-do Halloween activities is carving pumpkins. This year Vita For Home sent me their stainless steel Pumpkin Carving Tool Set to try out. I’m happy to say, I was impressed… Read More

All Photos By Gail Whether you’re an experienced art collector, a new investor looking for pieces with a personal resonance to enliven your home decor, or an art fan just looking for i… Read More

All Photos By Gail Over the course of three weeks in September (though the exact beginning and completion dates are unknown to me), I watched Brazilian street artists (and twin brothers), Os… Read More

All Photos By Gail The Lever House Art Collection recently hosted Concrete Jungle Jungle Love, a site-specific installation by New York based artist Katherine Bernhardt. I happened to pop in… Read More

I am so thankful for so many things everyday.     I am so thankful to have friends who do good things for others.You may have seen pictures or things on TV today about the lef… Read More

A closer look at the extraordinary contributions of special effects makeup artists. What’s your favorite transformation in movie history? Before 1981 there was no special effects makeu… Read More

‘Calvin and Hobbes’ first appeared on November 18, 1985. The strip has remained relevant for more than 30 years, and its creator has stuck to his principles through it all. It wa… Read More

Becoming a successful  landlord can be a shrewd investment opportunity. You have the potential to make great financial gains, but it is not all plain sailing, and you must not assume th… Read More

Home improvement projects that buyers are most likely to value include those that increase storage space and preserve a home’s vintage features. Southern Living magazine recently round… Read More

Hey there, Disney Fans!     Hope everyone had an awesome Turkey Day and is already neck-deep in holiday cheer and excitement! I know we are in MY house. Our Disney themed Chri… Read More

When preparing to sell a home, many people will look through other listings to see how their property stacks up to the competition. In many cases, sellers have taken exceptional measures to… Read More

With an increasing number of high-potential properties on the market, developers large and small can find plenty of opportunities for renovations. Whether dealing with a single-unit resident… Read More

The holidays are upon us and if you’re having people over, your holiday centerpiece or tablescape is a beautiful component of entertaining. This can be as simple or ornate as you… Read More

Trash art is finding new and inventive ways for recycling those things you normally throw away. Where some people see trash, others see art. And, in some art, some people will only see a pi… Read More

If your big plans for 2018 involve upping sticks and selling your property, you’ll want to make sure you can achieve the best possible initial valuation and final sale price. But if yo… Read More

Some basic ideas on how to make homemade lamps and lampshades. Ways to decorate the shades by using stencils, buttons, ribbons, beads or rubberstamps. Many ordinary or unusual objects can be… Read More

A white lie never hurt anyone, right? While this may be true in a lot of situations, what you think is a meaningless white lie c… Read More

Scratching your car can be an annoying experience, but there are solutions that can help you to remove scratches and restore the looks of your vehicle. You don’t need to spend a fortun… Read More

Dealing with car scratches can be really frustrating, particularly if your car is new or you have worked very hard for years to keep its exterior flawless. Thankfully, you can rely on Turtle… Read More

Safe and effective, the QUIXX Paint Scratch Remover will impress you with its Plastic Deformation technology. This German process ensures that you do more than just conceal the damage. QUIXX… Read More

I Buy Houses Fast In Pueblo- Get cash for your house in Pueblo This Week As you all are aware, real estate markets fluctuate- sometimes the markets are really really hot and there are so man… Read More

There is mold everywhere – in your home, at your workplace environment, a trace on your clothing – they’re literally everywhere; as long as there are moisture and oxygen in… Read More

Interior design trends tell us a lot about what’s going on culturally and how we want our home environments to feel. In 2018, we’re seeing a continued movement toward cozy interi… Read More

The NHL announced its selections for the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, which will be held in Tampa Bay Jan. 26-28. Forty players will join Connor McDavid, P.K. Subban, Steven Stamkos and Alex Ovec… Read More

Once you've taken an autosomal DNA test (Ancestry DNA, 23andMe, Family Tree DNA Family Finder, MyHeritage, etc.) and learned how to use a chromosome browser [See What is the big deal about a… Read More

The NHL announced its selections for the 2018 Honda NHL All-Star Game, which will be held in Tampa Bay Jan. 26-28. Forty players will join Connor McDavid, P.K. Subban, Steven Stamkos and Ale… Read More

Iconic Painting – American Gothic American Gothic is an iconic American painting by artist Grant Wood. Originally created in 1930, the painting is in a collection at the Art Institute… Read More

Hard Sweetness (1971) is one of Joan Snyder’s Stroke paintings, a series in which abstract imagery and mark-making register personal and political struggles and decisions. Snyder… Read More

Different readers favor different tarot decks. Understanding why helps show the complexity of this art form and divination medium. Last fall, I found myself excited about a new tarot deck co… Read More

“The Whole Zoo” Mixed Media AssemblageI look for any excuse to make cages!  They are really easy to make plus they are fun.  I needed to empty a ziplock bag of Red Rose… Read More

Repurposed Sugar Bowl Jelly FishI am using up all my silver plate sugar bowls.  I won an Ebay auction last year and got 23lbs of silver plate stuff.  WHEW!  I tucked the box i… Read More

Mixed Media CatFor this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; 2 Peter 1:5-6 We have already spent time on… Read More

Soldered Wire Heart Wall HangingIf I can use a soldering iron, anyone can use one!  I stumbled into soldering a few years ago when I was on a stained glass buying trip.  The owner… Read More

Tripping on Brooklyn Bridge By Lars Tunebo at Ronnen Art Gallery, Amsterdam, $3200 (All Photos By Gail) This year, the beginning of Spring in NYC was noteworthy not only for the arrival of&n… Read More

It’s the color that divides us, but why? Growing up, I told anyone who would listen that my favorite color was green. It wasn’t untrue. I’ve always been obsessed with color… Read More

With a little paint and a lot of love, Instagram’s @Cyguy83 designs incredibly lifelike dolls. Cyrus Bronock’s day starts just like anyone’s might: He rises early, brews so… Read More

If you’re thinking of getting married, you may want to consider incorporating some of these wedding traditions in your festivities. Though weddings are a universal celebration performe… Read More

Image Source for Above Photo. All Other Photos By Gail. Opening an art gallery inside a restaurant may not be an entirely original idea, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t happen… Read More

Dave Pollot populates thrift store paintings with pop culture icons. Mario, Bowser and other MarioKart characters careen through a pastoral forest. A Gremlin looks out from an otherwise stai… Read More

All Photos By Gail Over the final weekend in April, Geoffrey and I went on an urban adventure to the Cherry Blossom Festival (aka Sakura Matsuri) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and we had a… Read More

With the backing of the Alzheimer’s Association, an art program called Memories in the Making helps people paint their memories. Losing one’s memory through dementia — be i… Read More

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Trompe l’oeil patterning with a stencil spray-paint effect creates the illusion of crushed fabric on a flowy maxi dress made […] [Continue reading on JLK.news] Read More