Tile Offers a Way to Add Personality to Your Home Jan 4, 2009
How about constructing a mosaic, adding an insert or punching up your current design with color and pattern ... A brightly colored and patterned tile can be used to highlight a special architectural detail of a room or even make ordinary detail pop. The Carey Series from Guibosa presents Crema and Cafe colored field tiles. (Pekin Times, IL)
Garden Superstars for Spring 2009 Jan 4, 2009
(ARA) - From picture-perfect roses to containers that are works of art, spring 2009 promises wonderful color and exciting new products for garden lovers everywhere ... It is bright yellow, the latest trendy color, and has a mild, sweet fragrance ... Add lots of color right up until fall's first frost with the new Sun Parasol Crimson mandevilla. (Pekin Times, IL)
Medical Intuitive - Carol Ritberger Jan 4, 2009
She is a pioneer in Personality Color analysis ... Colors and Personalities ... Carol Ritberger is a pioneer in the field of Personality analysis and the association of colors with personalities. (Suite101.com)
Gallery owners find their different styles are complementary Jan 4, 2009
Located within the charming business district of Bishop, their gallery is saturated with color. An entire brick exterior wall is painted blue, with "pottery" colored all white in large, lower case letters ... They both enjoy the uncertainty of what takes place during the 12-18 hours of intense heat, when their clay forms and hand-picked glazes become swirls of colorful ceramic. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Think your baby should be on a magazine cover? So does everyone else. Jan 3, 2009
Modeling gigs are determined by the client, and an advertiser might be looking for babies with a particular hair color, ethnicity, clothing size or look. "We don't take it personally," says Hanna. (Boston Globe)
Recession muffles buzz at tech show Jan 3, 2009
Zink makes an inkless color printing system used by Polaroid Corp. to make instant prints of digital photos. The company is looking to license its technology to other electronics firms. (Boston Globe)
Out-of-staters get a real bang out of Nebraska Fourth Jan 3, 2009
We made daily trips (sometimes twice daily) to buy all kinds of smoky, noisy, colorful, impressive fireworks that were sure to wow the neighbors (or so we thought) ... it doesnt matter what "color" the state is geeze. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Image Editing Terminology Jan 3, 2009
Bit depth or color depth refers to the number of bits used to store an image s individual pixel information ... 1-bit image (21) = 2 colors; black-and-white images ... 2-bit image (22) = 4 colors; grayscale images. (Suite101.com)
Picasso, Matisse prints stolen in Berlin Jan 3, 2009
The etchings, prints and sculptures included Profil au fond noir, a 1947 work by Picasso; Nude in a rocking chair, a Matisse print from 1913; and Le Boupeut, a 1962 color print by Georges Braque. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
30 masterpieces stolen from museum Jan 3, 2009
The etchings, prints and sculptures included "Profil au fond noir," a 1947 work by Picasso; "Nude in a rocking chair," a Matisse print from 1913; and "Le Boupeut," a 1962 color print by Georges Braque. The gallery's owner discovered the loss New Year's Day, having found signs the door had been pried open, police said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Flagstaff art exhibit shows beauty of Colorado Plateau. Jan 3, 2009
Artists depict Colorado Plateau in new paintings ... Artists depict Colorado Plateau in new paintings ... The Colorado Plateau is a landscape painter's dream. (AZCentral -- Travel)
A brother's bond Jan 3, 2009
By LANE DEGREGORY St. Petersburg Times. He waits for his brother and mom to sit down, then slides into the wooden pew beside them. (The Palm Beach Post)
An All-in-One Goes All Out Jan 3, 2009
Glossy black or piano black has become a chic color for everything from cell phones to car dashboards -- and now for all-in-one inkjet printers, judging by the handsome WorkForce 600 ... 5-inch) color LCD for menu options and photo previews ... 4 cents per color page -- the latter is pretty average, but the former is thriftier than many other inkjets. (HardwareCentral)
Decorating a Child's Room So You Both Love the Results Jan 2, 2009
Then select a color palette and theme together ... Does she want overpowering or bright colors ... "Compromise by using a neutral wall color in the room and adding punch and color with accessories and accents like bedding, lamps, wall art and other decorations," Nokkeo suggests. (Pekin Times, IL)
The Mitten Lesson Plan Ideas Jan 2, 2009
Using self adhesive velcro, encourage your toddler or preschooler to match the colors ... Help them sound out the words, or recognize the first letter in each color ... They can color or paint the mitten, and be sure to offer plenty of things to glue on like cut up cloth, buttons, felt pieces, ribbon, etc. (Suite101.com)
‘America’s River’ author to speak at Cedar Grove Jan 2, 2009
At almost 400 pages, it is in large format, and richly illustrated, including color plates of Hudson River School paintings, period engravings, and glass plate photography. Her perspective on the river is both enthusiastic and engaging. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
'ItzaBitza' brings kids' drawings to life as they learn Jan 2, 2009
What is amazing is that the game anticipates what shapes a child might draw, and then adds color and detail to the drawing as it brings it to life in the playset. For example, with the requested house, kids can draw a square, a circle or even a random shape, and the Sketchy will be adjusted in size to fit that house. (USA Today -- Tech)
* Both eyes on the future Jan 1, 2009
It was there that he got hooked on using graphics and interactivity to create new ways of seeing information, and helped create the influential Map of the Market, which provided a simple color overview of the health of the financial markets. Green was good, red was bad; lately, the page has been awfully red. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Where in Madison County can you find the work of 7 great artists under one roof? Jan 1, 2009
There is something every distinctive about Kathy's work; hard to put your finger on it at times, but it revolves around her impeccable attention to detail and ability to make Missouri's rural scenes alive with color, depth and intensity with the mere strokes of a brush ... Vivid colors, natural lighting and flowing backdrops bring together realistic form and value to her work. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
2008: The year in review Jan 1, 2009
After more than 35 years as a single-section tabloid-format newspaper, the Lamp became a two-section broadsheet and now features color on nearly every page. A television production crew from Nick News interviewed CAC Commander Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV and 13 Patton Junior High School students March 13, which were later featured on the show, "Coming Home," about dealing with parents' deployments. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
2009 brings a new declaration of 'equal' Jan 1, 2009
The Times of Trenton NewsNJ government, politics, crime & local news. Latest user-submitted photos. (NJ.com -- Times)
The state of the art Jan 1, 2009
This year we also celebrated beloved Erie artist Joseph Plavcan's centennial with shows at the Bayfront Gallery and the EAM; enjoyed Jan Lutz's drawings and watercolors of cats domestic and wild at her Kelly Run Gallery in Cambridge Springs; welcomed the new Catwater Who Gallery in Edinboro to the local arts scene; laughed out loud at the coinage of a new word -- Steadzinger. -- when watercolorist Lee Steadman and contemporary sculptor David Seitzinger joined talents for a show at Mercyhurst's... (Erie Times-News, PA)
PATSY R. BRUMFIELD: Resolved:To help 'em dress better Jan 1, 2009
Chiefly, I'm talking about some personal flair, a little color, a little more invention. For men, this is not a problem. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Nikon unveils D3x Digital SLR for professionals Jan 1, 2009
5-megapixel (6048 x 4032) CMOS sensor providing commercial, high fashion, fine art and landscape photographers with the extreme resolution, dynamic range, color depth, detail and sharpness that clients demand. Whether creating catalogs, magazine covers, billboards or gallery prints, the large 5. (Merinews)
Small Design Changes, Big Impact Dec 31, 2008
"Look for a new color to add focus to your art pieces," says Schmidt ... "Choose one new color for your room and pull it into slipcovers, rugs and tablecloths to create newness and cohesiveness," Schmidt suggests ... "Pull your chosen color into the matting and frames, but vary the width and style of the frames to add variety," she says. (Pekin Times, IL)
All-in-one printers provide convenience Dec 31, 2008
The good: Pleasing color and text prints; dual paper feed trays; best in class Wi-Fi set up; Bluetooth connection; direct archiving with built-in LightScribe DVD drive. The bad: Lacks auto-document feeder and fax machine; expensive; very slow prints; grayscale scans lack definition. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Gems in a wasteland Dec 31, 2008
Even the retro TV Land channel, with its black-and-white sitcoms and early stabs at color, when red was by God red, won't be able to get through, although they were made for rabbit-ears TV. (And, no, wrapping more aluminum foil around the antenna won't help. . (Albany Times Union)
90 minutes later, actor transforms into Shrek Dec 31, 2008
He sits in a black-leather barber chair placed in front of a mirror in the large, brightly lighted dressing room, once the home of such Tony winners as Patti LuPone in "Evita," Jonathan Pryce in "Miss Saigon" and, more recently, LaChanze in "The Color Purple.". "It's the biggest makeup show ever," says Johnson, production makeup supervisor for the musical, as she works on the right side of James' face. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Couple rolls out the barrel tops Dec 31, 2008
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Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions Dec 30, 2008
"You don't see many people of color in the dorms. I feel a little isolated," said humanities student Ashley Gilbert, one of 350 black freshmen enrolled this year at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus, where there are 5,730 students in the entering class ... "By the time the case was decided, most students had already decided where they wanted to go to school. Many students of color chose to go to historically black colleges, or to Michigan State.". (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
Community School of the Arts classes begin soon Dec 30, 2008
- Drawing in Black and White and Color: For children age 10-15. Art student Lila Chavez teaches on Saturday afternoons beginning March 21. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Art in Focus: Pure Gallery, Inc. is something to talk about Dec 30, 2008
Patrons should expect to see a lot of color and impressionistic art, she says, along with some pieces depicting sports giants like Eli Manning, Tiger Woods and Richard Petty ... It gives them a better feel for what colors they like and what feeling they want out of a room, Anderson says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Dec 30, 2008
Garden of Collage: Colors, Layers & Textures Art Exhibit Nov. 26 Jan. 29 ... January - March 2009 Spring Color ... Watercolor at Bok Fall Semester: Winter-Spring Semester, 12-weeks. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Tech companies push stylish, personal design Dec 30, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - With consumers showing an appetite for stylish personal devices, PC and gadget makers will need more than just vibrant colors, rounded edges or an elegant metallic finish to stand out in a crowded market ... In addition to offering a variety of personalized "skins" -- molded coverings that consumers affix to their computers to change the color or design of the device's exterior -- PC makers are ranging farther afield to come up with new designs ... But Iomega Corp,... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Postal Service lifts curtain on next year's stamps Dec 30, 2008
Included are writer and lecturer Mary Church Terrell; journalist Mary White Ovington; J.R. Clifford, the first black attorney licensed in West Virginia; Joel Elias Spingarn, who endowed the Spingarn Medal, awarded by the NAACP for outstanding achievement by a black American; Oswald Garrison Villard, a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Daisy Gatson Bates, who mentored nine black students enrolled at all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Ark ...... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Statue stolen from Madoff home in Palm Beach Dec 30, 2008
Build a classified adwith color photos. In print and online. (The Palm Beach Post)
LGBT center objections ignore our heritage Dec 30, 2008
In other words, people may have no more control over their sexual orientation than they do over the texture of their hair or the color of their skin. Ideals are all well and good, but they have not stopped many groups from being ostracized or persecuted by mainstream society simply because they are different. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
City leaders meet with media to discuss sesquicentennial plans Dec 27, 2008
She said the book would be printed without color because most of the old photographs to be used are black and white. That also will lower our printing costs substantially and make the book more affordable to buy, she said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
• Get your start in oil painting Dec 27, 2008
Before you can paint well, you have to be able to see color and mix it on your palette ... Instructor Jennifer Bellinger will cover the basics of composition, color theory and how to set up and light a simple still life ... Students will make a color wheel, value scale and intensity scale. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Building a perfect bed with colors, fabrics, layers Dec 27, 2008
People are treating their bedding like their wardrobe by choosing neutral bedspreads and adding colorful accents each season, says Joshua Thomas, spokesman for Target stores in Minneapolis. "By picking a neutral tone you are able to accentuate with a throw or a pillow or a duvet. It's how you think about building a wardrobe to last by starting with black and then adding a pop of color with a scarf or (other accessories)," Thomas says ... These linens often come in neutral colors because of the... (AZCentral -- Home)
Five Tips for Looking Red-carpet Ready at Home Dec 26, 2008
Then use a product like Olay Definity Color Recapture that moisturizes and provides a hint of sheer, natural color. It also improves skin tone and texture over time by fighting fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations for more luminous skin ... The color blends seamlessly with most skin tones and can be enhanced with your favorite blush or bronzer. (Pekin Times, IL)
Easy Tips to Refresh Your Kitchen Decor Dec 26, 2008
Changing the paint color in any room can make a world of difference ... Making small changes with organization tricks, smart accessories, lighting and even color can help you realize the potential of your room. (Pekin Times, IL)
Senior Center news, January 2009 Dec 26, 2008
New Painting & Drawing Feb. 3, 10, 24 and March 3, 10, 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center You will learn how to render solid drawings by exploring object relationships, composition, tone, value and the power of light and shadow; learn how to transfer a drawing to the canvas and build a painting from start to finish; and learn to mix color using a simple primary palette. Instruction in both still-life and landscape will be provided. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Two artists brighten La Di Da's walls Dec 26, 2008
Bright colors, ocean scenes dominate exhibit ... Between artists Eric Greenhut of Half Moon Bay and Rebecca Ellis of Montara, La Di Da has come ablaze with coastal scenes in dazzlingly bright colors ... Ellis watercolors are characterized by rich color and an almost palpable movement that seems to pulse in the surf and water of her beach and harbor scenes. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Out-of-staters get a real bang out of Nebraska Fourth Dec 26, 2008
We made daily trips (sometimes twice daily) to buy all kinds of smoky, noisy, colorful, impressive fireworks that were sure to wow the neighbors (or so we thought) ... it doesnt matter what "color" the state is geeze. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Best 21st-century buildings shown in 800-page book Dec 26, 2008
Innovative projects in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania are shown in 4,600 color photos, 2,100 line drawings and concise textual summaries. The structures include expensive single homes in exotic locales and high-rise offices and apartments in major cities. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Season's spirits: Liquor stores bustling at holidays Dec 26, 2008
Across the room, the liqueurs jump out with color and wild promise, from Raging Root Beer to Cactus Juice. Pucker comes in seven flavors, including "Island Blue," "Cheri Beri," "Water Melon" and "Sour Apple.". (Helena Independent Record, MT)
* US music and screen legend Eartha Kitt dies at 81 Dec 26, 2008
Its time that people of color start to break into the area of being recognized for their work X not because of their color, Kitt told a Washington Post online forum in 2005. This story has been viewed 221 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Debate goes on over duck decoys Dec 26, 2008
"Plastic decoys debuted in the 1960s and remained unchanged for four decades until two Marysville-based companies, RoboDuk and Roto Duck, introduced the first motorized models in November 1998. The response was immediate, and stores couldn't keep them on their shelves.Ten years later, RoboDuk is still going strong, Roto Duck is out of business and Mojo Outdoors, based in Bastrop, La., has emerged as the leading manufacturer of spinning-wing decoys. A Mojo Mallard, which comes in both hen and... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Debate goes on over duck decoys Dec 25, 2008
"Plastic decoys debuted in the 1960s and remained unchanged for four decades until two Marysville-based companies, RoboDuk and Roto Duck, introduced the first motorized models in November 1998. The response was immediate, and stores couldn't keep them on their shelves.Ten years later, RoboDuk is still going strong, Roto Duck is out of business and Mojo Outdoors, based in Bastrop, La., has emerged as the leading manufacturer of spinning-wing decoys. A Mojo Mallard, which comes in both hen and... (Fresno Bee)
A see change in 2008 Dec 25, 2008
New owners, outlets, artists brought fresh color to Boston. Cristina Toro's ''In My Room'' was shown in Boston this year. (Boston Globe)
Blue Heron Renaissance Choir celebrates Christmases past Dec 25, 2008
There was an abrupt shift in color as the program traveled back to the 12th century. If the music of the first half was often a thick stew of shades and half tones, the older selections arrived in stark juxtapositions of black and white. (Boston Globe)
The Boston Massacre & the Revere Li... Dec 25, 2008
Yet the Revere engraving shows no person of color ... However, the men who ferried Washington across the Delaware were white and black sailors under the command of Colonel John Glover yet one would be hard pressed to find any persons of color in the painting (one is to the right of Washington). (Suite101.com)
"Valkyrie" Dec 25, 2008
The movie's color scheme doesn't help much: Shot by Newton Thomas Sigel in a palette of institutional grays and greens -- predictable Nazi colors -- "Valkyrie" has the look of a movie that's only following orders. "Valkyrie" can't decide if it wants to be a sturdily constructed modern-style thriller (McQuarrie also wrote Singer's first big hit, ) or an old-timey suspense entertainment packed with movie conventions. (Salon)
City $$ shortages threaten public safety building Dec 25, 2008
well, it's a good thing the Council decided to get that big ticket sponsorship for the Senior Games, fund The Color of Palo Alto, put money into the "Destination Palo Alto" push, vote in favor of all those bonuses to city employees and isn't the council going to give a few million to the library folks so they won;t have to wait until they can actually sell the bonds we voted for. Also aren't they going to hire a full time person to spearhead our climate change initiative. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Light rail provided unique challenges for lead designer Dec 25, 2008
Hot summer climate stoked innovations in trains, colors to reflect sunlight, dry heat ... The light color schemes, the light reflective paint - so we get a lot of heat reflected. (AZCentral -- News)
Smoking bluefish is an art Dec 25, 2008
ADD SOME COLOR OR SPICE. To make your finished product look better, sprinkle the fish with a little paprika. You can also spread on a small amount (maybe 1/2 teaspoon) of maple syrup. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sarkozy Orders Video-Art Extravaganza to Celebrate Europe at Grand Palais Dec 25, 2008
Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) -- When took over the European Union presidency in July, the Eiffel Towers nightly illuminations turned cobalt blue, the EU color. Paris now marks the end of his six-month term with another visual feast. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Brinker International and Regal Entertainment Group Launch 'Movie and a Meal' Dec 25, 2008
What present is always the right size, shape and color. Brinker International's portfolio of restaurants and Regal Entertainment Group theatres team up to offer customers a unique and fun experience. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The holly & the ivy Dec 25, 2008
Orton's first introduction in the 1970s, 'Jersey Princess,' was an upright, conical tree bred for darker leaf color and heavy berry set. Following it were 'Dan Fenton,' a profuse fruiter; "Jersey Gold,' with yellow berries; 'Jersey Knight,' a male pollinator; and an entire series of dwarf clones suitable for rock gardens ('Jersey Jewel,' 'Jersey Midget,' 'Jersey Sprite'). Orton has given the genus the better part of 40 years of close attention, making crosses with English, Japanese and Chinese... (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
Tile Offers a Way to Add Personality to Your Home Dec 23, 2008
How about constructing a mosaic, adding an insert or punching up your current design with color and pattern ... A brightly colored and patterned tile can be used to highlight a special architectural detail of a room or even make ordinary detail pop. The Carey Series from Guibosa presents Crema and Cafe colored field tiles. (Pekin Times, IL)
Carlisle arts groups unite to serve a community Dec 23, 2008
Its the color aqua or the literal meaning of aqua - water, explained Linda Young. An opening reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Woo-hoo Schools out Dec 23, 2008
Sioux Indian Ledger Drawings consists of 36 color drawings reproduced from a ledger book obtained from the Lakota Sioux in 1891. Subjects include war episodes, horse captures and the Ghost Dance. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Read Indepth Article Dec 23, 2008
On these small surfaces, Holt distilled the core qualities of her larger body of work: color, shape, and energy. Shaped by the culture around her: rock and roll, literature, scientific advances, and mythological stories all loom large in her visual vocabulary. (AbsoluteArts.com)
• Paint's a cheap, effective way to freshen a room Dec 23, 2008
FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** **FILE** This undated file photo provided by Benjamin Moore Paint shows a wall painted with Benjamin Moore's Cork 2153-40 and Cape Hatteras Sand AC-34, part of the 2008 Color Trends collections ... Since finish and color are the hardest choices to make, do some homework online, consult a book or ask paint-store professionals ... "Nothing can take away the clean feeling of new paint faster than a dark, murky color," says HGTV host Monica Pedersen. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
