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Michael Booth, in Just As Well I'm Leaving , describes Hans Christian Andersen's travels thus: (page 90) "Throughout his life, he would travel to stay a step ahead of his sorrows, his memories bringing little comfort." I used to think that travelling was only for the adventurous but lately, I'm starting to come around to the idea that travel is more a form of escape - certainly in my own case? See also: http://www.artfreaks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=62 , where we get another side to Hans Christian andersen's travelling and a famous poem by Jose Rizal (and a load of rubbish by yours truly!!) I've also started a bit of a travelogue of my own at: http://artfreaks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=69 What do you think about travelling? Do you like to travel - or stay close to home? If you like travelling to far off places, what spurs you on?

"To travel is to live!" "Oh travel, travel! that is the happiest fate! That is why we all travel... even the dead in their silent graves fly with the earth around the sun. Yes, to travel ia an obsession of the whole universe..." Hans Christian Andersen Quoted by Michael Booth in Just As Well I'm Leaving

Every time I step out into the streets of Ermita, Manila - day or night, makes no difference - someone will approach me with a box of pills that they think I may be in need of! :-s I DON'T need them, OK?! Every time I open my e-mails, what I see is mostly SPAM - with such subject headings as this: "Don't surrender to the life. Use Super Viagra!!" Surrender to WHAT life?? My "life" is just fine, OK???!! Leave me alone you horrible Viagra sellers...

The following was received from Celito by e-mail on November 22, 2005: I liked very of the work of the artist of home, 'Andrew Diaz' and, I resolved to do this homage with my painting. The idea came from a work of him, like this my painting can be possible with these digital brush strokes, I expect that he and everybody appreciate. It obliged Andrew by I like and do news reading, in the intention of give news so interesting reading for the free painting, and with a lot please to form the couple of little cats. I would like that you sailed here and did your comment: http://www.artwanted.com/imageview.cfm?ID=259631 Thanks Celito Medeiros Fine Art from Brazil www.celitomedeiros.com

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View the works of up-and-coming artists and photographers! Rate and comment on their works! Post examples of your own art or photography! You can even use ArtWanted.com as a sales outlet for your own original art - or prints of your art or photography. In order to sell prints of your work, simply upload your images to your portfolio and wait for the cheques to start coming in! (ArtWanted.com handle the actual billing, printing and shipping of your prints.) There is a free membership option but this only allows you to upload 3 images per month. You also need to be a "Premium Member" in order to take advantage of their print on demand "Print Program."

Follow up... Quick as a flash! Nada! :eek: Nothing! :sad: Wala! :oops: (Not even a sausage back from photozo.com!!) :mad: Oh well... It's a free world, I guess! :grin: Keep those links coming in.

^^ Wow! Kakampi ko!! :wink: :grin:

amazon.com are a great source for books on learning how to paint and learning how to draw With one of the largest ranges available on the internet, great discounts and worldwide delivery, you can't go wrong! Another great place to look is http://www.artinthemaking.com/ with "magazines, books and vacations for artists by artists from around the world."

I make no secret of the fact that I am an affiliate of amazon.com... Well, I use them a lot for my own online shopping needs and I am more than happy to recommend them. And, of course, having spent years pouring money into my own website, (artfreaks.com,) it would be lovely to at least be able to break even with the cost of the server someday? Now... We all need to be able to make a living - and so much the better if we can do so, by making some money out of doing the things that we enjoy doing! If you are having any ideas about making some money by selling stock images of your digital photography, this might be a good book to read, for a little bit of grounding on the subject, before you start: Digital Stock Photography: How to Shoot and Sell And when you are ready to start selling your stock images, you might like to check this website out: www.Crestock.com

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Art galleries and artists offering art lessons and workshops in Manila: post your details and updates here! Just hit "reply" and let us have it! There is no need to go through a cumbersome registration process any more. You can simply post as a Guest if that makes life any easier for you? I am all for keeping things simple!!

This one was doing the rounds of the internet a while back. I've just been clearing out my "in box" out but I wanted to save this one somewhere... [Edited...] 28/11/2019... Well, I did - and now it's gone!! I would have deleted the whole topic but I rather like the "Guest" post from my son, below... Those were the days when youngsters were deserting these kind of Forums-based websites in their droves. Well... artfreaks.com lives on

Check this out: http://www.edwarddave.com/ Edward Dave is a sculptor from Paete Laguna, Philippines. Every artwork created by Edward reflects his deep devotion to Jesus Christ. Hence, every sculpture in his online gallery is dedicated to God Almighty.

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Here are two of the best books that I have ever read: Both of these are highly recommended for anyone who is interested in reading about India. A Suitable Boy - by Vikram Seth This is one of my favourite books ever. I would love to be able to read this again if ever I have the time... A real epic... So if like me, you are not a particularly fast reader, it may take you some time to get through... The book was a gripping read, page by page. It had to be, otherwise, I would never have finished it! The book is written in perfect, impeccable English - which is a real tribute to the author in itself. The novel gives a good flavour of the Indian subcontinent. It is also a very poignant love story... White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India - by William Dalrymple Oh, what a great read! Another one for my "read again" list before I get too old! This is one of those lovely, big fat books that just holds you from page one, right to the end. It's a kind of historical novel, set in India during the early days of the British presence in the sub-continent. I found White Mughals to be a very interesting read, with a lot of fascinating detail and description, vividly bringing to life those exciting times in the history of both Great Britain and modern day India. The plot is, apparently, based on a true love storey - which makes it even more interesting for an old romantic at heart, like myself!

Let's hear about some of your favourite books! Just to kick off this topic, here are a few of my own personal book recommendations: First on my list: 1421: The Year China Discovered America - by Gavin Menzies I found this to book to be quite startling. 'Very interesting though, and a thoroughly good read... I know that some people in the Western World aren't too happy with the notion that the Chinese had been to many far-flung places around the world, long before the great European explorers - but this book does provide some quite thought-provoking evidence to the contrary. It seemed pretty well-researched to me, anyway. The book is well-written and, if nothing else, it certainly provides a new perspective on world history and some highly interesting reading. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. This may not be "Gospel". Not yet, anyway... But I, for one, tend to think that Gavin Menzies is on to something!

artfreaks.com is still less than one year old. I'm pleased to see one or two artists starting to use the artfreaks.com "Art Gallery" for displaying their works but, I'll be the first to admit, the artfreaska.com forums haven't really taken off yet. I guess, a certain kind of critical mass (in terms of at least a handfull of regular posters) will be needed before that happens. In the mean time, try this for some interesting and lively arts forums: http://www.filipinoart.net/modules.php?name=Forums (Just to clarify... I have absolutely no connection with filipinoart.net. However, artfreaks.com have an "open linking" policy and if I am able to recommend a site that I think my users may find usefull, then I am more than happy to do so...) artfreaks.com will thrive - (or die a slow death?!!) on it's own merits [-o It's a free world!! :weedman:

The following was posted by Shannon Keathley in the artfreaks.com "Art Gallery" ]http://www.artfreaks.com/art_gallery/index.php "I bought this painting at an auction. I live in the state of Tennessee in The United States. I am looking for any information on this painting. The back has the following written in pencil: Roger San Miguel, Fruits in Red, 1966, medium enamal on plywood. The Picture measures 18x48. It is in very good condition. Please email me any info at, keathley5@bellsouth.net " Shannon also says in an e-mail: "Hi, my name is Shannon Keathley. I'm hoping you can help me get some > > information on a painting I recently bought at an auction. It is my > > Roger San Miguel and is titled "Fruits in Red." It is dated 1965. It > > measures 18x48. Any information you can give me is greatly > > appreciated. It is painted on what looks to be plywood. "

The following was received from Omma Centers of Contemporary Art, on September 23, 2005: MEMBERSHIP GALLERIES Omma Centers of Contemporary Art are a new concept in the world of art. In our galleries, located in Santa Barbara, California, USA and in Chania, Crete, Greece , we organize exhibitions both for established artists and also emerging artists of high caliber whose work we think is worth presenting. We do our best to promote them and their art not only in our galleries but also in other galleries and museums. We also organize an annual art festival in Chania- Crete, Greece, in which about 100 artists participate every year. With our new special membership program we give artists a chance to participate in our exhibitions by becoming members of our two already existing galleries. We are planning to open other galleries elsewhere in the near future. Our artists will be able to become members in these galleries too. Artists who are interested in participating in this program should send us images of their art or their website address. If we like their work, they will be accepted as members. COST: 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION US$ 185 WHAT YOU GET: With this annual subscription you can participate in 3 exhibitions a year in our galleries, in Chania and in Santa Barbara (The annual art festival is NOT included in the subscription) Each exhibition will include 2 works of yours - no size limit Shipment costs to and from the gallery at the artist's expense There is a very small number of artists we can accept, so please contact me now. For details please visit http://www.omma.gr or contact me at omma@omma.gr Best regards Despina Tunberg - curator 1221 State street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel & Fax (805) 963-4606 http://www.omma.gr

I am a traveller Always searching for something Never finding it On the road till I die, in a far off place Where the vultures will be happy to eat my flesh! But, at least, I am free... Vic Rolfe, September 14, 2005 (Inspired by Jose Rizal's "Cantato del Viajero" - and my life in general!)

The following has been reproduced from "The Native Sky: Studies in the Life and Writings of Jose Rizal." This book was published by the Office of Research and Publications, Loyola Schools, ateneo de Manila University. Copywright 2004, Miguel A. Bernard, S.J. ISBN 971-0358-00-6 The English translation of the poem is by Miguel A. Bernard, S.J In the Philippines, this excellent, interesting and informative book can be purchased from: Solidaridad Book Shop (Francisco Sionil Jose, Proprietor) 531 Padre Faura St. Ermita City of Manila Tel: 02 525 5038 or: 02 523 0870 (Having been a seaman for the last 33 years, I find this poem particulary moving. smb:) Hoja seca que vuel indecisa y arrebata violente turbion: asi vive en la tierra el viajero, sin norte, sin alma, sin patria ni amor. "A dry leaf floats undecided in the air, and a violent wind blows it away. Thus does a traveller live on earth: with no direction, no soul, no homeland and no loved one." Busca animoso doquiera la dicha, y la dicha se aleja fugaz; vana sombra que burla su anhelo; por ella viajero se lanza a lar mar. "He looks everywhere for happiness, but happiness eludes him like a shadow that mocks his desire. Yet it is to seek it that he sets out on the sea." Impedido por mano invisible vagara de confin a confin; los recuerdos le haran compania de seres queridos de un dia feliz "He goes from place to place, but an invisible hand blocks him. All he has to keep him company are his memories of loved ones and of a happy day." Una tumba quiza en el desierto hallara, dulce asilo de paz; de su patria y del mundo olvidado descansara tranquilo, tras tanto penar "At last he will find peace - in a tomb in a desert. Forgotten by his country, by the world, he will rest peacefully, all his sufferings left behind." Y le envidian al triste viajero cuando cruza la tierra veloz! Ay, no saben que dentro del alma existe un vacio do falta el amor. "And yet, people envy the traveller! They envy his ability to go easily from place to place. Ah! they don't know that in his soul is a vacuum, where love is absent." Volvera el peregrino a su patria y a sus lares tal vez volvera: y hallara por doquier nieve y ruina, amores perdidos, sepulcros no mas. "Eventually the traveller will go back to his homeland, revisiting the home of his youth. What will he find there? Snow and ruin, lost loves and tombs."

"I recently read that love is entirely a matter of chemistry. That must be why my wife treats me like toxic waste." - David Bissonette =================================================== "When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her." - Sacha Guitry =================================================== "After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin; they just can't face each other, but still they stay together." =================================================== "By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." -- Socrates =================================================== "A happy marriage is a matter of giving and taking; the husband gives and the wife takes." =================================================== "Woman inspires us to great things, and prevents us from achieving them." -- Dumas =================================================== The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want?" -- Freud =================================================== I had some words with my wife, and she had some paragraphs with me. =================================================== "Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays." - Henny Youngman =================================================== "I don't worry about terrorism. I was married for two years." - Sam Kinison =================================================== "There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage." - James Holt McGavran =================================================== "I've had bad luck with both my wives. The first one left me and the second one didn't." - Patrick Murray =================================================== It's true that all men are born free and equal, but some of them get married! =================================================== Marriage is the process of finding out what kind of man your wife would have preferred. =================================================== Marry not a tennis player. For love means nothing to them. =================================================== "Two secrets to keep your marriage brimming 1. Whenever you're wrong, admit it, 2. Whenever you're right, shut up." -- Nash =================================================== My wife only has 2 complaints. Nothing to wear and not enough closet space. =================================================== "You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to." -- Henny Youngman =================================================== "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." -- Rodney Dangerfield =================================================== "A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong." -- Milton Berle =================================================== "Marriage is the only war where one sleeps with the enemy." -- Anonymous =================================================== "I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her." - Rodney Dangerfield

The following was received by e-mail from Satoshi Matsuyama. (quote:/...) Dear friends, How are you? Satoshi here again. I've been spending busy days because the beauty of Hawaii is calling me all day long... I've released already 6 pieces in this half of 2005. And I've done so many exhibitions all around the world in this half of 2005. Thanks for your encouragement to participate in exhibitions all around the world. Today, I'm so happy to be able to keep you posted about my latest work, called "NA PALI COAST SUN DOWN". Please check out my newest works on my website and enjoy them! Visit at http://www.love-peace-happiness.com/ and "Works 4" !!!! And please don't forget to write your answer to prayer on my guestbook! Thank you so much for your encouragements and love. Sincerely, Satoshi Newest !!! "NA PALI COAST SUN DOWN" 82.5 x 59 inches New! "WAIMEA CANYON SKY LINE" 63 x 79 inches New! "THE RAIN COMES AT THE END OF KO'OLAU RANGE TOP" 117 x 68 inches and in the product of 2005, "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN" 38 x 59 inches "WAILUA FALLS IN THE GOLDEN TWILIGHT" 65 x 52 inches "TWISTING OF FINGERS AND GIFTED RINSE TO WASH AWAY" 52 x 39 inches "THE KING OF KINGS" 143 x 83 inches My Official Website : http://www.love-peace-happiness.com/ >>>>> visit to the top of the page "WORKS 4" or World Wide Arts Resources, Absolute Arts.com : http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/m/matsuyama/ >>>>>> Satoshi (unquote)