From the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii to the rugged coastline of Maine, here are 25 top beaches in the U.S. that are sure to leave you dreaming of sand, surf, and endless summer days. 1 Jacksonville Beach, FLJacksonville Beach is a delightful coastal resort city nestled in the beautiful Duval County, Florida, within the United [...]
I believe that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the industry by providing faster and more efficient design solutions. While there is an intuitive and spiritual component in architecture, it can be argued that AI can replicate this by utilizing vast amounts of data and analyzing existing buildings that fit specific criteria. In [...]
Finding Parallels in Creativity, Precision, and Communication Comparing the role of a ceramic potter to that of a President like Joe Biden may seem like a stretch at first glance, but there are some interesting parallels to consider. Firstly, both roles involve creating something new and shaping it into a desired form. For a ceramic [...]
The Ocean Cleanup is on the forefront As an artist, I am inspired by the world around me, and often use found objects in my work. Recently, I have been collecting plastic objects that wash up on my local beach, and incorporating them into my art. The abundance of plastic pollution on our beaches has [...]
Ben'h Usry, born in Aiken, South Carolina in 1940, had a strong association with Jacksonville, Florida throughout his career. In 1962, after serving as an Army illustrator during the Berlin Crisis, Usry settled in Jacksonville and briefly worked for the May Company Department store as an illustrator in Advertising. It was during this time that [...]
Charles Moses Brown was a prolific potter and artist born in Mayport, FL in 1904. He moved with his family to Mandarin when he was just three years old, where he remained for the rest of his life. Brown's artistic journey began with a passion for painting landscapes and still lifes, but he discovered his [...]
Benton in the studio Thomas Hart Benton was an influential American painter who gained fame in the early 20th century. While Benton's works are known for their bold colors, dynamic composition, and depictions of American life, his views on homosexuality in the art world were often controversial. Benton was a firm believer in traditional American [...]
A 60-Foot Ceramic Bridge That Defies Reality https://videopress.com/v/NWRtnfK4?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&playsinline=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In 2016, I was invited by Ah-Leon to visit his private art gallery where 'Bridge' was installed. The video shows the masterpiece in stunning detail. Below you'll find out some more specifics about this incredible ceramic sculpture: Ah-Leon's masterpiece, "Bridge", is an awe-inspiring feat of ceramic sculpture [...]
The choice between being un-ordinary and being extraordinary is not a straightforward one. Both come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages, and what is deemed as positive depends on individual preferences, circumstances, and goals. Being Un-ordinary: Being un-ordinary means being different from the majority of people in terms of behavior, thinking, and lifestyle. [...]
The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a prestigious private art school located in Kansas City, Missouri that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and Higher Learning Commission, KCAI has a faculty of around 75 members and an enrollment of approximately 700 [...]