Archives for Creative Arts

Holiday Fun: Mandala Meditation

Mandala (मण्डल) is a Sanskrit word that means “circle”. In Tibetan Mandala Sand Painting is called dul-tson-kyil-khor, which literally means “mandala of colored powders”. They are key part of anuttarayoga tantra meditation practices. Below is a short video showing some monks creating a very complex Mandala.

On Friday (last day of school) we had a go at creating a [...]

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Drawing Perspective: Vanishing Point

In class this week we have been learning how to draw with perspective. I was very impressed with the effort everyone put in and have seen some fantastic drawings. Click here to play with an interactive tool that allows you to explore perspective. If you are really keen you can try here.
Here is a picture that uses [...]

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Andy Warhol – Can of Soup

Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987), was an American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. He was very famous for turning everyday items, like a can of soup, into a piece of art. The highest price ever paid for a [...]

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