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(Finding the Wings): Painted from Life. Finalist in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Romance Fiction. Content Warning.
DISCLAIMER: Contains violence, minors in compromising situations, some strong language. I have used experiences from my own boyhood to lend realism to the persona of the young hero, Cecco, but most events are drawn from historical fact.
By Rob Angeli3 years ago in Art
Dark Muse
Little Mariano de Goya was raised in a nightmare. Whispering voices. Darkness reigning above his head. Madness staring down from the walls, eyes bulging with insanity’s awful knowledge.
By Roderick Makim3 years ago in Art
The Wailings
“It’s not always the bird in the cage that flutters. Sometimes it is the wailings of the soul.” -Unknown Rei finished folding her 992nd origami crane, only to realize that the tip of its wing was dotted with blood. The girl frowned, before reasoning that the crane would probably still count – despite the stain.
By Bri Craig3 years ago in Art
My Daughter Is An Artist
I always encourage my daughter’s creativity since she was fifteen months old. It started with playdo and work it up to drawing. They say art is good for a child’s fine motor skills. I try to preserve my daughter art works .
By Mariann Carroll3 years ago in Art
In Freedom's Name
*** Content Warning: This story contains references to violent deaths, including those of of women and children. These events are historic facts and detailed descriptions have been omitted. ***
By Dana Crandell3 years ago in Art
The Eye Of The Artist
This piece was created by my youngest daughter a few years ago. Wynter has been creating art, ever since she could hold a crayon. She has recently graduated from Herron School of Art, in Indianapolis and is preparing to move to NY for grad school. Everyday I am amazed at her skill and passion for expression. Using her pieces to create a story brings me unbelievable joy. Thank you for your time, in reading my work, but more for supporting a young, incredibly talented artist.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Art
Linda in the Sky with Diamonds
When I met Linda at the shophouse I was already drunk. I was only twenty years old then, twenty and terrified of women. I had just got out of two terrible relationships and had no desire to get into another, so when Linda invited me to spend the night with her I almost refused—and I would have refused her, too, if she didn’t tempt me by offering me drugs.
By Alvin Ang3 years ago in Art
Guccione: The Visual Artist
As AI tools such as ChatGPT become even more advanced, we are starting to see how users are able to guide the tone, style, and length of generated responses to match the needs of a query. This experiment puts AI's capabilities to the test, comparing a ChatGPT generated magazine feature to an actual feature written by a human.
By OG AI3 years ago in Art
Giaconda, Monna Lisa
Artist – Leonardo da Vinci , b1452-d1519 Painted – circa 1503-1506 Subject – Lisa Gheradini (Lisa del Geocondo) Louvre, Paris, France
By J. S. Wade3 years ago in Art
"La Grande Odalisque" Speaking
The Louvre, December 2022: I'm standing in front of the painting I wanted to see in person ever since I read about it for the first time nearly 25 years ago. "La Grande Odalisque" fascinates me endlessly and I can spend hours studying its details.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Art
How the Light Gets In
On Sunday, I joined two of my childhood friends at the Museum of Modern Art. Our main goal was to view "To See Takes Time," an exhibition of Georgia O'Keeffe's lesser-known works on paper.
By Suze Kay3 years ago in Art
Your Final Journey
The artwork featured in this piece is a print of a watercolor painting by British Columbia, Canada artist Donna Hanlon. Donna is an extended member of my family, through my brother, who was married to her grandmother, and I was happy to support her creativity.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Art