Exhibition – Rodin and Dance: The Essence of Movement – London Rodin and Dance: the Essence of Movement London, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House Runs to 22 January 2017 ★★✰✰✰courtauld.ac.uk/gallery The title of this scholarly exhibition is a misnomer. Though Auguste Rodin was fascinated by trying to capture movement in a still form – drawing or sculpture – the figures on display are static. Apart from sketches of dancers at the start of the exhibition, the statuettes are of held poses. Most are depictions of a female acrobat, Alda Moreno, maintaining limbering positions in the nude. Rodin understood anatomy but not how dancers moved, unlike his contemporary, Edgar Degas. Le nu académique Journal of 1905 showing the newly discovered photos of Alda Moreno in the pose of ‘Dance Movement A’. (30 June) 1905.© Agence photographique du musée Rodin – Pauline Hisbacq. Since Degas had appropriated classical ballet as a subject, Rodin turned to other forms of dance for possible inspiration. Cambodian Dancer in Profile. Dance Movement C. Dance Movement A.
Lovely Wire Knot Ring Tutorial You can make this lovely ring (or a version of this design) yourself, using just some basic tools, wire and a lip balm! Yes, in this tutorial I am going to demonstrate that just basic beginner tools and a wire from Michael’s can go a long way! Wouldn’t this ring make a great present?? For the purpose of this tutorial I am going to be using the very basic, cheap tools that are available almost everywhere. Instead of a ring mandrel you can just use a tube of a lip balm, like I did. I chose to make my ring from a simple gold-plated wire (20 gauge) but you could also use 18-gauge wire, twisted wire (wouldn’t that be nice?) PLEASE excuse the state of my nails in these pictures.. First thing to do is to cut a piece of wire. Next, wrap your wire around the tube of your lip balm. Cut of the extra bits, if any. Now bend the wire coming from your left to aim away from the ring and then bend again to aim it slightly upwards, as shown on pictures below. Almost done! And it’s done Like this:
Carte de Pâques en quilling ou comment faire un lapin en papier roulé (...Bricolage enfant pour Pâques en quilling...) Et si vous vous (re)mettiez à rouler des bandes de papier pour faire cette carte de Pâques en quilling ? Je vais tout vous expliquer et vous allez voir que ce n'est pas compliqué ! Pour faire cette carte, j'ai utilisé ce kit de quilling reçu du site www.afairesoimeme.com, auquel j'ai ajouté un cure-dent en bois et de la colle blanche (colle vinylique).. Découvrons ce que contient mon kit... Mon but est de faire une première carte de Pâques alors j'ai griffonné au crayon un schéma de ce que je veux faire, avant de glisser ma feuille dans une pochette plastique, sur laquelle je vais poser mes bandelettes enroulées. Pour faire le lapin, je vais utiliser 10 bandes de la même couleur, ou plus précisément, 9 bandes et demi. Je maintiens ensuite le côté encollé contre la paroi du cercle, pose le reste et le lâche pour qu'il se déroule et vienne s'appuyer à son tour contre la paroi et la colle. L'autre oreille, les pattes.... Comment jouer ?
wind-up paper butterflies are my fave (guest post from amelia) I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy. Today’s post is from super crafter and cute mom, Amelia of The Homebook. Growing up, I had an aunt who lived in Canada. Every year for my birthday she’d send me a card and a fancy little gift. She always found the neatest things! I made my butterflies into Monarchs, but you could use different materials to create any sort of colorful butterfly. Materials: You’ll need heavy cardstock, 24 gauge wire, silicone rubber bands (I found mine in the hair aisle at Walgreens) needle-nose pliers, scissors, tape, a paintbrush, a black marker, and a white ink pen. Step 1: Measure and cut your wire. Step 2: Find the center of the longer wire. Step 5: Find the center of the shorter wire, and wrap it around the base of the paintbrush. Step 8: Draw the shape of your wings and cut them out. Step 11: Tape each wing to the body of the butterfly. See more awesome from Amelia on The Homebook
Stone Footprints - The stone art of Iain Blake Stone Footprints – The stone art of Iain Blake The “Stone Footprints” series of photographer Iain Blake, beautiful, simple and cute land art made ??with round pebbles found on the beach. A series of photographs which is childish and naive that makes you smile… via Iain Blake