angel… My Mexican Angel 15 Oct 202515 Oct 2025 It was really hard for me to decide what artist to base my Mexican angel on. I admire the craftsmanship and art from Mexico so much... but seeing Mario Castillo's…
Art… Surrealist Female Artists in Mexico 6 Sep 20256 Sep 2025 Imagine yourself a woman in 1940's in Europe and wanting to be an artist. The place was way too oppressing with the war and its aftermath and also with the…
Art… Crafts from Mexico 28 Aug 2025 Just like their dancing, the crafts of Mexico are historic, alive today and so varied! Of all the countries I have visited in my life, Mexico was by far the…
Beauty… La Guelaguetza, a festival from Oaxaca. 20 Aug 202520 Aug 2025 The origins of La Guelaguetza are deeply rooted in the history of the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples of Oaxaca. The word "Guelaguetza" comes from the Zapotec language and means "reciprocal exchanges of gifts and…
Art… Mexico’s Folk Dancing 8 Aug 202518 Aug 2025 Mexico has a rich and diverse heritage of folkloric dances, known as baile folklórico, which are deeply tied to the country's history and regional identity. These dances are a fusion…
angel… My Korean Angel 23 Mar 202523 Mar 2025 I was very inspired by Minhwa, Korean Folk Art painting from the first time I saw it. So I decided to create my angel based on a combination of my…
Art… Korean Traditional Crafts Part 1: Paper 29 Nov 202429 Nov 2024 Korean traditional crafts are a beautiful reflection of their rich cultural heritage, showcasing the skill and artistry of generations of craftsmen. Though many of these crafts are also made in…
Architecture… Riga’s Gorgeous Art Nouveau Architecture. 4 Feb 20244 Feb 2024 Imagine walking in a city where one third of its buildings have the nature inspired art style of Art Nouveau! That is Riga... the city with the highest concentration of buildings…
Beauty… Creating a Myanmar/ Burmese Inspired Marionette 29 Nov 20222 Jan 2023 Hello! I know it's been a while, but his took more than while as I decided to make a marionette! Fortunately I was able to find some sites with great…
Beauty… Making a Comorian Sandalwood Facemask 14 Jan 202215 Jan 2022 I had never smelled sandalwood before... at least not that I remember. My first thought was, it smells like cosmetics! And there is a reason for this sandalwood's essence is…