Creative Arts in Education
By Mae Rymer Creative arts in education is one of many curriculum victims of budget cuts, and had been deemed as nonessential within the education structures via outside views; comparing its value to that of sports, science, and liberal arts. But by actively de-funding and the creative arts of fine art, graphic design, music, and…Read More
Abstract Art: WTH am I looking at?
By Mae Rymer “Abstract Art: art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures” – Oxford Languages Whether many of us are aware of it or not, we have all been exposed, by one way or another, to a type of abstract art….Read More
Do the WORK
Art It’s not easy staying sane these days. Truly, it’s not. Social media, social norms, social pressures, socializing…stop already. I’ve had just about enough of all the social obligations! Get it? We’re working longer hours, sleeping shorter nights and eating crappier food just to stay awake. Sugar high, anyone? What’s it going to take? Really,…Read More
Art by Mae Rymer
Art: Who’s got it? Who wants it? Who needs it? The short and skinny answer to all of those questions is surprisingly, all of us. In the Arts and Culture corner of DML, we’ll be exploring the wonderful realm of ART! What makes someone an artist? What are art categories? What the hell am I…Read More
COVID – Just WTF is the new normal?
So here we all were, just minding our own business when…what in holy hell is this nonsense? COVID has become the new apocalyptic kryptonite. No one is (totally) immune to it. No one. You’ve heard it all: wash your hands, don’t touch your face, don’t leave the house. Amost three months in and we’re all…Read More