Alternate Sleep Cycles Most people only think that there is one way to sleep: Go to sleep at night for 6-8 hours, wake up in the morning, stay awake for 16-18 hours and then repeat. Actually, that is called a monophasic sleep cycle, which is only 1 of 5 major sleep cycles that have been used successfully throughout history. The other 4 are considered polyphasic sleep cycles due to the multiple number of naps they require each day. Well the most important of every sleep cycle is the Stage 4 REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, which has been shown to provide the benefits of sleep to the brain above all other stages of sleep. This way, you still get the benefits of 8 hours of sleep without wasting all of the time it takes to get to REM cycles, resulting in a much more efficient sleep cycle. Uberman Cycle: 20 to 30 minute naps every 4 hours, resulting in 6 naps each day. Everyman Cycle: One longer “core” nap that is supplemented with several 20-30 minute naps. Dymaxion Cycle: Biphasic/Siesta Cycle: – Hang in there.
Lackadaisy Expressions Boy, I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I started this. I've had requests for some sort of expressions tutorial dating back a while now, so I figured, "Sure! I can explain expression drawing...and it'll be way better than all those tutorials out there that are nothing but charts of generic expressions. Yeah! Um. Anyway, I found all I could really do was try to explain ways to teach yourself...and then add some pictures. 20 Amazing Artist-Inspired Tattoos [Editor's note: While your Flavorwire editors take a much-needed holiday break, we're revisiting some of our most popular features of the year. This post was originally published February 16, 2011.] If we’re being honest, most of us will never own a work of art by a famous artist. And while back in college, it might have been okay to pay homage to one of the greats with a poster print from the museum, these days when it comes to the artwork that hangs on our walls, we tend to opt for original pieces by emerging (read: more affordable) talents. Andy Warhol [via] Banksy [via] Chuck Close [via] Edgar Degas [via] Frida Kahlo [via] Georgia O’Keeffe [via] Gustav Klimt [via] Jean-Michel Basquiat [via] Joan Miro [via] Jenny Holzer [via] Kara Walker [via] Keith Haring [via] Kiki Smith [via] Marcel Duchamp [via] Pablo Picasso [via] Piet Mondrian [via] Roy Lichenstein [via] Salvador Dali [via] Shepard Fairey [via] Vincent Van Gogh [via] Yoshitomo Nara [via]
Spotlight: Pokemon In The Spotlight is a weekly showcase of art created with a particular iconic character in mind. These characters, fictional or real, are from famous literature, film, or various other forms media. What they all have in common is that they have an impact on artists and provide them with inspiration. Enjoy a new showcase every Friday! Muk and Pikachu by Truds Slowpoke by JustinRampage Squirtle by Orkimede Tompreston Cubone by GrendelGrack Pinsir by Scorge Lickatongue by soupandbutter Mr. Victreebel by t3hshrimp Kabutops by Ogi-G Pikachu by Toronn Snorlax by Gyork Squirtle and Charmander by nyotaro Arcanine by kovah Pikachu by MaximVerehin Pikachu and Raichu by foru-ko Haunter by jose8a Koffing by Robobobo Jigglypuff by Tec First Gen Pokemon Starters by themrock Second Gen Pokemon Starters by themrock Find this post useful?