The Camera Obscura is Mathematical Artistry
When something has as obscure a name as “camera obscura,” you’re bound to wonder what it is and what it’s used for. And unless you’re…
Storyboarding the Creative Process
The storyboarding process is used in the development of motion pictures, television programs, commercials, animations, video games, and other forms of multimedia. It is the…
The Best Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
It turns out that our favorite breakfast staple, French toast, has been gaslighting us for centuries. French toast wasn’t created by the French. Early variations…
Alberto Giacometti’s Fascination with Nature and Abstraction
Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss-born artist who is best known for his Surrealist sculptures and paintings. He was fascinated by nature and abstraction, and his…
Creative Placemaking Creates Beautiful, Livable, and Sustainable Communities
Creative placemaking is all about using the power of art and culture to create more vibrant and livable communities. It’s about bringing people together to…
Attacking Climate Change through Art
One way to combat climate change is through art-based activism. Art can raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire people to take action themselves. Climate…
Muscle Shoals Alabama: The Birthplace of a Generation of Sound
Muscle Shoals. It sounds like it could be the name of a legendary blues singer or a rock band, rather than the largest city in…
Henry Conlon and Billy Joel are Oyster Bay’s Own
“From a town known as Oyster Bay, Long Island Rode a boy with a six pack in his hand…” Ballad of Billy the Kid, Billy Joel…
