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1870s in Western fashion. Bustles and elaborate drapery characterize evening dresses of the early 1870s.

1870s in Western fashion

The gentleman wears evening dress. Detail of "Too Early" by Tissot, 1873 1870s fashion in European and European-influenced clothing is characterized by a gradual return to a narrow silhouette after the full-skirted fashions of the 1850s and 1860s. Women's fashions[edit] Overview[edit] Dress of the later 1870s Countess Brownlow in artistic dress, 1879.[1] Day dresses had high necklines that were either closed, squared, or V-shaped. Evening gowns had low necklines and very short, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and were worn with short (later mid-length) gloves. Tea gowns and artistic dress[edit] Under the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and other artistic reformers, the "anti-fashion" for Artistic dress with its "medieval" details and uncorseted lines continued through the 1870s.

Leisure Dress[edit] Leisure dress was becoming an important part of a women's wardrobe. Undergarments[edit] Wraps and Overcoats[edit] Write Your Name in Runes. Write Your Name in Runes The runic alphabet, or Futhark, gets its name from its first six letters (f, u, th, a, r, k), much like the word "alphabet" derives from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta.

Write Your Name in Runes

Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology. Scholars believe that early Germanic and Scandinavian peoples used the runes originally as a means of communication and only later for magical purposes. Fehu Fehu can mean cattle, gold, or wealth in general. Uruz Uruz represents strength, speed, and good health. Thurisaz Thurisaz refers to the giants of Norse mythology. Ansuz Ansuz could refer to any deity, but it was most often associated with Odin.

Raido Likely an important rune for the Vikings, Raido signified a long journey. Kenaz Kenaz represents a torch or some other source of light. Gebo Gebo was used to denote a sacrifice to the gods. Wunjo. Head angle and face emotion by =pandabaka on deviantART. Ooops... An Artist's Bookshelf - "The War of Art" Book Review. This is the fourth book in an ongoing series where we talk about some of our favorite books that deal with art and the creative process.

An Artist's Bookshelf - "The War of Art" Book Review

These books were chosen because they have significantly changed my own perspective as a writer and as a human being I believe these books will benefit any type of artist including writers, musicians, visual artists, photographers, or anyone else who’s work is creatively inspired. I hope that you will enjoy them as much as I have . . . 190 pages Available at your local bookstore and at Amazon.com Follow Steven Pressfield on Twitter @SPressfield , on his Facebook Page, or you can visit him on his website Steven Pressfield Online. If you’ve been a creative artist for awhile, chances are you know what it’s like to hit the proverbial wall. No more words. It’s gone and you can’t help but wonder if it’s ever coming back. The War of Art is not a book about becoming a better artist, it’s about what it takes to become (and remain) an artist. “Fear doesn’t go away. Confused Child Image. How To Draw Hands - Tutorials - Draw As A Maniac.

So everybody knows that the hands and the fingers are one of the hardest things to draw.

How To Draw Hands - Tutorials - Draw As A Maniac

So here is a personal collection of different hand references, hope to enjoy it and never stop practice. Hogarth hand poses from Iron Giant (middle of page) Mickey Mouse Hand Model Sheet by Les Clark ca. 1932 Merlin hand poses via Deja View Hand drawing tut by uchuucacahuate on deviantart. Excellent hand tutorial by alexds1 on deviantart.com Mr. Useful collection of hand poses by Chrissy Fellmeth Collection of female hand poses by artrush73′s Study of the hand in minimal style. Lessons. Steampunk. Jotun loki.