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Erik: The Man Behind The Phantom By : kristine Like most horror novel figures of his time, the Phantom of the Opera was a monster that bore a human face beneath the mask. Underneath the creature that haunted the novel was a complex man who, in his own way, merely sought acceptance and recognition of his talents. They're All Around Us: A Ceramic Products Tour By : Cindy Anderson A boring subject for an article? Not at all, not at all. In fact, the world of ceramics is an interesting one, and ceramic products are all around us, filling our world. Come, let's take a tour (a short one, I promise you) and see ceramics all around us. Tracing The Roots of Anime By : From the popular Transformers movie release to the Yu-Gi-Oh! cards your kids might have, anime has certainly left its mark on the world in recent years. Understanding its roots, though, is the key to predicting where this ever-changing genre is headed. A Brief History Of The Renaissance - Part 1 By : Mike Shaw The compositions of Palestrina, and the reforms he was able to effect in Church music, may be said to mark the culmination of the early ages of Christian musical art. We have now come to an important turning point in musical history, but before going further, it will be useful to take a rapid survey of the period we are leaving behind. So You Think You’re An Anime Fan: The Ultimate Anime Top Three List By : Many people consider themselves to be fans of the anime genre, but with so many films and anime series out there, it’s hard to know where to start if you’re interested in the genre as a whole. This top three guide to movies may help you decide where to begin your anime experience. Canvas Prints and Photos Transferred to Canvas - Part IV By : Tapan Bhanot Choose Canvas Prints from our online canvas art prints or have your photo made in to a CANVAS PRINT. Canvas Prints and Photos Transferred to Canvas - Part III By : Tapan Bhanot Choose Canvas Prints from our online canvas art prints or have your photo made in to a CANVAS PRINT Anime -- The Popular Animated Japanese Art And Artists By : Anime is, of course, an abbreviation of the word “animation.” All animation must first be hand-drawn by the artist, and these artists have mostly also done comic renditions for comic books and started out with that as their goal. The artist could have free reign to create whatever kind of characters they wanted. One of the most popular anime series is called Inuyasha, a feudal fairy tale. Anime vs Manga By : If you are a magna fan and reading up on the latest anime and manga releases and the history of the subject, you will find there has been a lot of confusion between anime and manga. Suffice it to say that manga means Japanese comic books, or in other words, those drawn-on-paper cartoons originating in Japan. Anime is animation, or you could say, the animated versions of manga. The Hands And The Piano - Part 2 By : Mike Shaw The damper of the piano is the only means of stopping the string's vibrations, which would otherwise continue, longer than is wanted. In violin playing, the same stoppage of tone takes place when the player stops drawing the bow across the strings. Steps to Buying a Playstation 2 Console By : JJ Hendricks Five easy steps to follow to save you money and time when buying a Playstation 2 system. Manga -- The Japanese Comic Book Era By : Manga is a Japanese word which when translated to English becomes “comic book. Osamu Tezuka is referred to as the god of manga. The animated forms of manga have become very popular in the anime arena, but they began as comic books. Pride and Prejudice Among 5 Films That Are Just Terrible By : Ed Bagley Pride and Prejudice is among 5 flims that are just terrible. They include Pride and Prejudice (with Keira Knightly, who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar), Punch-Drunk Love (with Adam Sandler), The Royal Tenenbaums (with Gene Hackman), Rumor Has It (with Jennifer Aniston) and Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (which leaves out much of the best of Chris Farley). Be Yourself through Body Tattoos By : Nahshon, Art What better way to convey yourself in the coolest way probable than through body art and tattoos? Of all the forms of cool body designs, tattooing is probably one of the most typical. The knack of tattooing has been around since the olden times. Its purposes then ranged from self-expression to body decoration to security of self from bad spirits and usher in good tidings. In present times, purposes for having tattoos are not that different. Cross tattoos, for instance, can serve as a religious tattoo or it could just be a design the person picked to decorate himself with. 20 Mae West Quotes to Celebrate Her Birthday By : Noel Jameson Mae West was one of the most controversial entertainers of her time, however, she definitely had an adoring public. The famous words that Mae West spoke were the very same things that stirred up a ruckus. These 20 Mae West quotes are prime examples. Drying Flowers for Crafts By : Emma Snow Drying flowers is a simple and inexpensive way to preserve these cherished moments. There are multiple ways to use your flowers and preserve them for crafts and decorations. Whether they were a gift, or from a special day they can be made into something to enjoy long after that time has passed. Unbreakable: Michael Jackson Defines Greatness By : Timothy McGaffin Michael Jackson proves he is unbreakable because he exercises the value of perseverance. Playing The Piano - Part 1 By : Mike Shaw The peculiarities of the mechanism of any instrument constitute in all cases a law for the application of the energy to be expended upon that mechanism. In so far as energy is correctly applied, the machine or mechanism should give back an equivalent of work done; but if the power applied is lacking or weak, then the results obtained will also be the same. 2 Weird Films That Have Stood the Test of Time: "Drag Queens in the Desert" and "Rocky Horror" By : Ed Bagley What would Hollywood be without its share of bitchy, catty, gaudy, outrageous and crazy films? Two examples are "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" and "The Rocky Horror Picture "Show". Both of these films have a very limited audience because they are more negative than positive and have few redeeming qualities. Tomma Abts Abstract Art isn't a "Knock Out" - but It is OK. By : Flo Cordon In December 2006 German born artist Tomma Abts went down in history as the first female artist to win the coveted Turner Prize. Tomma Abts accomplished this noteworthy historical victory by beating off three other - worthy finalists. An Insight into Anime and Manga By : Jim Moore This article is an insight into the art of Anime. How Anime was created and how from its origins in Japan how it has become extremely popular throughout the world. 16 Lucille Ball Quotes To Celebrate The Birthday of a Star By : Noel Jameson Lucille Ball was an American icon and she is still remembered and revered to this very day. The day of her birth is right around the corner. Let us remember her legacy with these 16 famous Lucille Ball quotes. The Electric Organ Has Been Replaced By Arranger Keyboards By : Mike Shaw In my opinion, the organ is also more playable as a live instrument. Because of the bass pedals, you can play the organ without any auto chord or drum machine and get a very respectable sound. The keyboard on the other hand would sound thin, definitely lacking without auto chord/bass. Of course, arranger keyboards are considerably cheaper than new organs and take up less room. Making The Switch To Digital Photography By : Tracy Hargraves If you're a photography enthusiast, this article is a must read. It deals with the ins-and-outs of artistic digital photography. This article is the first of a series. It covers digital camera technology, as well as the basics on digital film editing tools... Music History - Part 2 By : Mike Shaw Musical instruments are divided into three categories instruments of percussion, wind instruments, and stringed instruments. Very simple forms of these are known to every tribe on the earth, and in their simplest form may be said to lie ready to the hand of the savage Oil Paintings: the suprising truth about how art is good for you! By : Jane Cocks The health and emotional benefits of Fine Art have been well documented. This has inspired an entire industry to deliver these benefits through Fine Art to Health Care providers and commercial corporations alike. The average consumer is now also able to access the powerful properties of original hand painted art, through the emerging oil painting reproduction industry. Why Independent Artists and Musicians Should Podcast By : Sharon Housley Independent artists have long struggled to gain recognition and attract an audience. Without the backing of a major label it can be very difficult for independent artists to obtain radio play time, that is, until now. Podcasting a revolutionary new medium, has opened new distribution channels for independent artists. Piano Players Improve Your Sight-Reading By : Mike Shaw As a club organist, you do not get a band call. In fact, you are lucky to get five minutes to scan through between 10 and 15 pieces of music. Some written in different keys, and every organist will tell you they hate it when they get the dreaded 6 sharps or 6 flats or even 7 sharp keys in a piece of music that just happens to contain a solo especially written for you. 5 Hobbies You Can Turn Into Craft Show Profits By : Natalie Goyette When some people think of crafts, they think of little knick knacks, or trinkets, or maybe what their son or daughter made in school or in church. But a craft, by definition, is anything that is made by the hands – or at least in most part by the hands. That means most of the ‘craft-like’ hobbies we have are considered crafts. The Popularity of Digital Cameras By : Michael Saville Digital photography has taken off in a big way over the past few years. In fact digital cameras are becoming so popular that producers of traditional film cameras are withdrawing more and more models from the marketplace and replacing them with digital cameras Pre - Christian Music - Part 1 By : Mike Shaw Music, like articulate, connected speech, must be reckoned one of the primary things or human life. It is almost impossible to conceive of the existence of a race of people unpossessed of at least some rudimentary form of music, and certainly no such race has yet been discovered. Gryffindor House - Home of the Brave By : Amy Koelle The House of Gryffindor, one of the four main houses at the Hogwarts School, plays a large role in the world of Harry Potter. Ideas for Using Photographs in Crafts By : Rob Daniels There are many unique ways to use photographs in crafts that allow for personality, expression and interests to be displayed not only in the home or office, but any where you go. Use these ideas to expand your own use of photographs in crafting and gift ideas. Amazing Trivia Part 1 By : Jan Michaels I admit it .. I LIKE trivia, tho it serves no purpose for me since I can never remember any to bring up in conversation. But still, it is fun, so I've created this list of amazing trivia that I found to be absolutely riveting. Instantly Removable Tattoo Inks By : Arthor Pens One company, Freedom-2, is bringing products to market that will change the paradigm of tattooing. Their ink is based on encapsulating bio-absorbable dyes in polymethylmethacrylate microspheres. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - The Wait Is Almost Over By : Amy Koelle Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows approaches it's release date. What mysteries will be solved? How will the story end? 14 George Lucas Quotes to Celebrate His May 14th Birthday By : Noel Jameson George Lucas, the father of Star Wars, is a Hollywood icon. Millions of people across the globe adore him with his fan base transcending race, gender and age. Celebrate his May 14th birthday with these 14 famous George Lucas quotes. Paint Brushes are an Investment By : Emma Snow Brushes are the most important painter's tools. Buying brushes is not just a random decision, but one that should be made carefully. Selection of brushes is personal and is based upon needs and level of investment desired. Because a brush will only last as well as it is cared for, proper cleaning and storage of brushes is probably even more important than the decision of what brush to buy. Plasma Television versus LCD television By : Michael Saville A plasma tv offers advantages over traditional televisions. A plasma television displays images in a digital format, which produces incredibly higher quality pictures which are crisp and clear. It doesn’t matter where you are sitting in the room as they offer a viewing area of over 150 degrees. They significantly reduce the glare from the television which in turn helps to cut down on eye strain. On Nintendo DS - Final Fantasy 3 For the First Time in Europe By : Brad Roberts A Fantasy Reborn. Final Fantasy 3. As their world descends into darkness, four young heroes are chosen to bear the burden of its fading hope. Now available for the first time in Europe on Nintendo DS. Napenee Rocks with Avril Lavigne By : At age 22, born September 27, 1984 Avril Ramona Lavigne put Napanee on the map. Canadian born, multi-talented Avril was born in the town of Napanee located in the Province of Ontario in of course this great land of mine, Canada. Avril is of a French Canadian descent. Napanee is truly the place to be! Embracing Eatonville - Photographic Exhibition By : The current photographic exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art Off/Site gallery, entitled Embracing Eatonville features the photographs of Dawoud Bey, Lonnie Graham, Carrie Mae Weems, and Deborah Willis, each of whom attempts to represent (in varying ways) the historic town of Eatonville, Florida. A Place to Hear the Last Silken Sighs of a Dying Art By : Donovan Baldwin Chinese silk art is a dying art, but there is a place where it can still be seen...at least for a few more years. You see, there is a small Chinese silk embroidery gallery in Carmel, California where Lu Luo will be happy to tell you all about it. Whatever Happened to Helen Hunt After Making What Women Want? By : Ed Bagley What Women Want is a romantic comedy light enough to float away. Helen Hunt is a real talent with real hardware and seemed so on top of her game after the release of What Women Want in 2000. Heck, I figured, move over Julia Roberts and hello Helen Hunt as America's newest sweetheart, but Hunt did Cast Away with Tom Hanks and then returned to Broadway. The two rising stars today are Reese Witherspoon and Hilary Swank. Today Anyone Can Become An Actor By : David Fishman It's vital that you put your thoughts to the side for a moment and simply listen and be present with what the casting agent. The story of ancient oil lamps By : Terry Kubiak Terracotta baked clay pottery was made and used throughout the Middle east and was produced in the earliest settlements along the Fertile Crescent where the clay was abundant and varied in color. The early potters had ample resources which to experiment, create and develop their styles. A Romantic Comedy That Works With a Couple of 60+ Senior Citizens By : Ed Bagley Something's Gotta Give is a romantic comedy without substance that works because of Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Keaton is one the few actresses at age 60 who has been able to partner with bankable leading men. She seems to have found the secret to staying young, alive and attractive while Nicholson at 69 and counting appears his age and has not benefited from the passage of time. Keaton is one fine looking 60-year-old woman. Five Movies That Try Hard Yet Still End Up As Terrible By : Ed Bagley Here are five movies that try hard but are rated terrible for the effort. They include Napoleon Dynamite (with Jon Heder), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (with Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp and Salma Hayek), The Notebook (with James Garner, Gena Rowlands and Rachel McAdams), Of Human Bondage (W. Somerset Maugham's novel with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis), and The Prince and the Showgirl (with Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier). Put These 5 Films Together and Spell Terrible 5 Times By : Ed Bagley Here are five more movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately for the films, the scripts, the direction, and the actors, they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Love Letters, Monster-in-Law (with Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan and Jane Fonda), The Fast Runner (about Eskimo life and culture on the tundra in Alaska), Myths and Logic of Shaolin Kung Fu, and Myra Breckenridge (with Raquel Welch). Four Romantic Comedies That Will Not Stress Your Emotions By : Ed Bagley Here are four romantic comedies that will not stress your emotions: Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker in Failure to Launch, Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo) in Maid in Manhattan and The Wedding Planner, and Michael J. Fox and Gabrielle Anwar in For Love or Money. Just sit back and be entertained. If you want great stories, great acting and great direction, try other movies. Three types of actors; creative, imitative and stage hacks! By : Brian Timoney This article defines what makes great acting and three types of actors the exist; creative, imitative and stage hacks. It also details the development of Method acting. Another 5 Movies You Think Would Be Better Than They Are By : Ed Bagley Here are another five movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Gods and Generals (with Robert Duvall, Jeff Daniels and Stephen Lang), Mr. and Mrs. Smith (with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie), Just Like Heaven (with Reese Witherspoon), Miracle (the U. S. Hockey Team victory at the 1980 Olympic Games), and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (with Kate Hudson). MySpace & Filmmakers By : Steven Cancel A look at how the MySpace community is helping the independent film community. Ancient Egyptian mummybeads and lapis scarabs By : Terry Kubiak A number of semi-precious stones were available from Egypt’s natural resources but in ancient times, the greatest number of beads were made from faience, an inexpensive ceramic paste that was developed around 4000 BC in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Faience is the forerunner of glass and although the recipe was a closely guarded secret, the technology spread throughout the Ancient World. Two Award-Winning Films That Are Pretty Average By : Ed Bagley Antonia's Line won the 1995 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but its postscript fails to reveal a dark side that Hollywood typically ignores, making it an average film at best. The Aviator earns 11 Oscar nominations and wins five, including Cate Blanchett's portrayal as Katharine Hepburn, but was simply too negative and too graphic in its presentation to become a great film. Protecting Your Craft Shows Profit: Copyrighting Your Crafts By : Natalie Goyette You decide to take a weekend off from your own craft show circuit in order to see what is out there at other craft shows. It is a welcome weekend off, but once you set foot in the show, your jaw drops and you cannot believe your eyes. Someone is selling the exact same craft as you are. MySpace And Friendships By : Steven Cancel A look at how MySpace connects and reconnects friendships. A Brief Look at the Successful Ventriloquist By : Jimmy Cox After taking a few lessons the student may find that he has a hitherto unsuspected talent for the art of ventriloquism, which only needs proper cultivation to be made a source of amusement and profit. Top 10 Must-See Broadway Plays and Musicals By : Jason OConnor The following is a list of the top 10 Broadway plays and musicals you ought to consider experiencing and why. FEMALE TATTOO GALLERIES By : Deepak Bansal There are several types of Female Tattoo Galleries spread all over the world. In Female Tattoo Galleries women get amazing looking Tattoos and each design of the tattoo is exotic! Female Tattoo Galleries offer the customers with the photos or flash of all their Female Tattoo designs. Using the Photos the Female Tattoo Galleries make it easy on the part of the customers to select from a design. White Buffalo Tattoos, Body Piercing By : Tattoo Martin White Buffalo Tattoos, Body Piercing Dancing And Having Rhythm By : Jimmy Cox Learning to dance is fun - and it is easy. In a sense it is like learning a new language - a language in which moods and emotions are expressed in movement; a language of rhythm, grace and harmony. It is new - but in a very real sense it is the oldest language in the world, for dancing is the oldest form of art. In Defense of Art Reproductions By : Arthur Kimmelman It is almost impossible to define art but we can explain art as the deliberate use of some medium to communicate emotions or ideas between minds. The various forms of art such as paintings, music, dance, sculpture or any form are the artists’ exclusive ways of communicating through their creativity and imagination. The criterion of a good work of art lies in its ability to communicate the underlying idea, thought or feeling effectively. Fairy Tattoo Gallery By : Deepak Bansal Planning to get a Fairy Tattoo done? You can always visit Fairy Tattoo Galleries. There are many Fairy Tattoo Galleries spread all over the world. People like visiting Fairy Tattoo Galleries as they offer several types of Fairy Tattoo designs. Not only women even men visit Fairy Tattoo Galleries, after all today we are living in an era where everything is Unisex! BUTTERFLY TATTOO GALLERY By : Deepak Bansal Butterfly Tattoo is one of the most popular Tattoo designs which people jus love getting! In a Butterfly Tattoo Gallery, people can get varied styles and designs of Butterfly Tattoo. The adults do not only visit Butterfly Tattoo Gallery but also the young teenagers like getting Butterfly Tattoos done! The Butterfly Tattoo designs at a Butterfly Tattoo Gallery are available in several styles! One can get Celtic Butterfly Tattoo, Tribal Butterfly Tattoo and many more! Is Theatre Experience Better In London? By : Martin Davies Comparing regional theatre shows to the London West End. The Journey Of Cady McClain, Soap Diva By : Mark Greenstein The two Emmy Award actress for day time soaps: "All my children" and "As the World Turns" proves she has what it takes to fine tune her skills. How to Dance Samba No Pe By : Robert L J Bloom The conventional type of samba danced in the Rio carnival is samba no pe. Samba no pe is done in a 2/4 rhythm where the dancer takes three steps to every bar. The dance consists of jumps and turns. It is important that when you jump you should not jump too high. Art Galleries for the Connoisseur By : Clair Jons In any city in the world that you choose to visit, you will be sure to find at least one art gallery. However, some of them are so well-known, that people will literally travel the world to find them. These most famous galleries house the great masterpieces of the world. Where to Find Free Tattoo Designs By : Zac Parker So you've thought long and hard about getting a tattoo and you've decided that yes, you're definitely going to 'get inked'? If so, the next logical question to ask is, "What design do I choose?" Join the Ranks of Broadway Music Fans! There is Something for Everyone! By : Timothy Rea Broadway music is rich in history and it has an exciting future. If you don't know the music of Broadway, give it a shot. It isn't just 'The Sound of Music', anymore! Morrissey and "The Dream of the Decade" By : Edward Victor Authors continue to be inspired by the Manchester singer/songwriter, Morrissey and along with his new record, a new novel "The Dream of the Decade" echoes the spirit of his band, "The Smiths."

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