"Color, Texture, Object" Shows The Personality

An exhibition by painter Bob Schwan has CityArts multicolored swirl of color.

Known for his subjects and vibrant textures of color said, this show offers a varied sample of his art. Aptly titled "color, texture, purpose," is a collection of 48 works spanning media and focuses on his career so far.

"From my point of view, has a very particular style," said Angela Cato, director of marketing at Wichita Art & Culture Services. "You know when you see your work. You can find Bob Schawn a wall full of work."

Schwan said he was a student of color, because he began painting in 1991. A so-called "colorist" through the years he has endeavored to create vivid images and memories of paintings of arrest. Human faces, dogs, creatures and places of worship are few subjects he tries to strengthen the artistic. Bright colors scream viewers. His palette match his personality.

"The painting is really fun for me. I like what I do every day," Schwan said. "I would like the colors around the canvas. It 'a great thrill for me to meet. I've always used bright colors. I work in saturation, I am happy. If I had to work in dark colors, I'd be frustrated with a boy.

"I want the colors that scream in the face. It's an emotional level for many. People see my work and within a nanosecond, they decide they like it or not. If you like warm, bright colors attracted me was work. If you like Picasso, like the colors, you might hesitate. "

Businessman by profession, art Schwan has become a fixture in the popular local art world. He has demonstrated for years in the city. In 1999 he moved to New Mexico with his wife and the other an artist, Nancy. His work has gained popularity. A couple returned to Wichita in 2006. Last summer, he opened his own studio in South Ellis.

This show marks his first exhibition at Art City.

"This is a great local artists to our gallery of work and people know it," said Cato. "His work will attract many eyes. The resources of colors for you, and there are lots of layers. M 'is the kind of art that is an appeal to intellectuals, but also can attract people of all ages who come to enjoy Art with a pleasant walk. "

Attractive colors to penetrate the entire root level of the gallery, and cover a wide range of topics. Collides with the geometry of holiness in the "Prayer for the structure", acrylic on canvas. Angular shapes in red, orange, yellow and purple to build a church, which stands proudly at the center of the bright blue sky. This is one of the many paintings of the centric church.

Human emotions are personified by the paint of his series "bald". The elongated and exaggerated heads, each of which is the most clean-shaven, to transmit smirk, smile, sadness, surprise, and severity. Evocation is particularly evident in the eyes and mouth of each work.

"Spartan Bald Guy" at pensive and thoughtful individual.

"Before this series bald, I did a lot of paintings of dogs. Every dog ​​is different, but with people, the differences are not so obvious. The people of the nose, mouth, eyes and ears are all different, however , so I focused on in these pictures, "said Schwan." I could not understand how to make your hair stand on these issues and not lose it 'I did. "

His canine art is among his most popular, and several of his favorite pieces are on display for this show. “Focused Freddy” is an acrylic on canvas that features a dog with whirling, multi-colored eye layers. The optic center draws viewers into a vivid vortex. Schwan said he’s painted more than 200 dogs. “I just love dogs,” he said. “I have an affinity toward them.”

Also on display are several eye-catching and mind-bending abstracts, including a textured rainbow that violates the dark black background of “Contract #2.” Schwan said the show is a good representation for how his styles have evolved through the years. He hopes those familiar with his past works will enjoy some of the new projects he’s been focused on. Many of the works on display have not been shown previously.

Cool weather, calm winds could help fight Texas wildfires

North Texas fire officials were hopeful Thursday that forthcoming cool weather and calm winds would assist firefighters in suppressing the largest of several wildfires currently burning in the state -- a blaze that has destroyed 39 homes in three days.

The fire has charred more than 6,200 acres of bone-dry vegetation in Palo Pinto County, forcing hundreds of evacuations and threatening as many as 400 homes since it began Tuesday.

The fire has been fueled by strong winds and the relentlessly high temperatures that have plagued the drought-stricken state.

Firefighters were able to make some progress overnight as the fire burned into flatter ground and became easier to contain, said John Nichols, a spokesman for the multi-agency effort fighting the blaze, known as the 101 Ranch fire.

The fire is burning near Possum Kingdom Lake, about 75 miles west of Fort Worth, where a fire in spring destroyed more than 160 homes, Nichols said.

Across the state, firefighters were battling 14 wildfires that have burned nearly 20,900 acres, said April Saginor, a spokeswoman for the Texas Forest Service, in an interview with The Times.

The current fires are the latest round for beleaguered fire crews. All year, they've been facing conditions wrought by the state's worst drought in nearly a century, plus unusually high temperatures and strong winds, Saginor said.

Since January, more than 18,000 wildfires have broken out across Texas, charring about 3.4 million acres and destroying 660 homes.

Conditions have been so ripe for fires that even when rain does fall, it has little effect, Saginor said.

“We’re not getting any moisture here,” she said. “We’re getting nothing from these little tropical storms that are hitting us.”

In nearby Oklahoma, firefighters on Thursday continued fighting a wildfire in northeast Oklahoma City that had destroyed more than 30 homes and burned about 18 square miles.

The fire forced hundreds of evacuations in a rural area of the city, said Deputy Chief Marc Woodard of the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

High winds have whipped up flames, causing spot fires across the parched land, Woodard said.

Do Not Be Afraid Of Color

Painting is the most simple and affordable way to dramatically change a home looks like. The proper use of color can highlight an architectural detail like an alcove or a staircase, to draw attention to a favorite possession, and creating a feeling of space and inviting warmth. Why is the interior of the island, houses painted as white conservatives?

Sometimes it is due to a lack of understanding of how colors interact. For example, people often assume that a white wall is the best basis for paintings or sculptures, and it will not compete with the artwork. But it will not improve much. If you really want a painting (or textiles, or a good piece of furniture) to highlight, and at the same time give the room a sense of cohesion, select a color that is present in the artwork and to use this ( or go lighter tone) from the wall. If your house is decorated in neutral colors, paint the walls a color that contrasts the fat accentuate the furniture and give them the attention they deserve.

Another misconception: Dark colors are wrong because they are a smaller room. In fact, a rich dark color can make a room look dynamic. You can give warmth to the kitchen of a house ultramodern otherwise austere. If you have a home theater, the darker is not only better for the screen, but you can make the room more cozy and inviting.

Color also helps to define living areas, especially when a home has an open floor plan. I typically recommend using three or four colors in a given space, basing the selection on the client’s palette preferences, the colors present in finishes and furnishings, and the architectural details of the space.

Letter: The Color Of The Spirit

One of the largest AIDS in sports, especially college sports, is the crowd. Think crowds College: Penn State has white veils, the Ohio State crowd is a sea of ​​scarlet, Tennessee fans wear orange, Ute fans wearing all black.

BYU resembles that of the crowd?

The latest edition of a Crayola 64-color box.

It bothers me when I go to games and people wear pink, green, teal, orange, chartreuse, purple, fuchsia, magenta, etc.

What bothers me most is that the colors are sold in the bookstore.

I was in Boise this summer and stopped by the library. Do you think Bronco had some lavender shirts?

Books I suggest stop selling shirt, no blue, white or gray.

It would make it much more difficult for opponents if they came to Provo and saw a herd more uniform in color clothing.

The Perfect Fall Color Palette

As the weather begins to cool and your back-to-school shopping is underway, you might’ve been too busy to think about your own look this fall. Take a stroll through the mall and you’ll notice that retailers are advertising fall clothing, accessories, and makeup must-haves in every window. While some trends are going to pass us by in the blink of a three-month period, never to return, there are some good old standbys to stock into your makeup bag for this fall and many beyond.

When you do finally get a moment to treat yourself to a new look for the fall, stick to these colors for a timely look that never goes out of style. (And no, there are no specific brands you have to buy. Choose the brands you trust, just trade in your boring old color palette for something more seasonal.)

Navy & Gold

Disco is dead, so be careful of light blue shadows on eyeliners. Those aren’t in anymore, ladies. Instead, you can choose a deep navy eyeshadow or liner, paired with a glitzy gold.  Lots of companies are making cream shadows in gold, a great way to sparkle without losing your sheen to facial oils throughout the day. This look is ideal for all those holiday parties you’ll be attending later this season, so keep it handy for special occasions! This look is especially gorgeous on brown eyes, says Allure.

Peach Blush

For a warm, neutral look this fall, choose golden peach tones for your blush. Save the purples, pinks, and corals for another season and look for names like "bronze peach" or "warm apricot." Instead of looking overly made-up, this natural tone will make you look like you just came in from playing in the leaves. Simple and natural is in for daytime wear during the fall, so this will have you covered.

Pearly Lips

Usually when matte eyes are in, shimmery lips go with them. Fall 2011 makeup trends stick firmly to this general guideline, just like many falls before, so neutral shades of pearly lip gloss are all the rage. Choose muted colors close to your own lip shade with a little shimmer. The closer the color is to your natural lip color, the better. Opt for eye-catching eye makeup and quieter lip tones for a balanced look.

Magenta Lipstick

If you do want bold lips, choose a nice magenta shade for fall. Pair it with more neutral eyes (think warm browns and golden tones) so your lips do all the talking. Magenta is a perfect pink-and-purple blend that has very versatile wear throughout the season. It works surprisingly well on almost every skin tone, says Allure, so pick your perfect shade and enjoy!

Whichever of the top colors you choose to add to your makeup stash, you’ll get plenty of use from them season after season.  Avoiding “trendy” tones is an easy way to make sure your look is always modern, relevant, and “in.” Use these as a basic guideline, but as always, feel free to express yourself in your look. Makeup is about having fun and feeling beautiful, so enjoy it!

Hot Dog: Creative Is A Summer, Frank

Who does not love a good hot dog? It would not be summer without them.

Memorial Day to Labor Day, more than 7 billion hot dogs consumed in the United States, according to the dog and the National Hot sausage. (In case you were wondering, is 818 per second.)

They are so pervasive, the chefs all over the world are experimenting with the basics (dog, bun, mustard, ketchup, onions, taste). And we decided to invite some of the chefs, and gives a twofold challenge dog: Top this!

And they did.

A hot dog Hippo in Clinton Township, Michigan, the menu offers owner Mark Platt and more than half a dozen hot dogs with various toppings.

It is the classic Hippo dog, a dog Chicago-style Vienna beef with mustard, salsa, onion, tomato, pickles, sport peppers and seasonings. Variations include salad dog covered with mustard and sauerkraut.

For the Free Press, Platt, 48, joined Chicago-style dog and produced in the south-west of Chicago-Style Dog on the salsa-marinated mixed vegetables, crispy tortilla strips.

"I wanted to create something from the west because of our menu, we have New York style, Chicago style with its traditional garnishes and dog cabbage, a native of the south," says Platt.

Carpentry Union in Clarkston, Michigan - 2011, Restaurant Free Press' of the year - not just cut hot dog seriously, but the hot dog, too.

"We do our hot dogs from scratch in-house, with Chuck beef and pork shoulder," says executive chef Aaron Cozad, 29 Smoky Dogs are served with homemade sweet and spicy relish and a drizzle of sauce restaurant in South Carolina style barbecue.

Carole Wendling, 28, Executive Banquet Chef Matt Prentice Restaurant Group, loves Latin flavors, and has created two dogs for us - in Argentina, with chimichurri, chorizo, marinated red onion, queso fresco and pickled, and Cuba, a variant of the style Cuban sandwiches.

"I thought chimichurri goes well with grilled meats, so it would go well with a hot dog with a little char on it," said Wendling.

Beyonce Baby Delays Film?

Less than two days after Beyonce debuted a bump, a little 'Diva is already recording records, and organizing schedules.

Beyoncé's next film production, Star Is Born, may be pushed back, depending on when the baby arrives, according Deadline.com. Presumably, Warner Bros. wanted to begin filming in early February.

From Bey could give birth at the time (which is about three months along), which "could lead to" new production plans. The upside of this delay is that the study will be given more time to find a suitor.

Clint Eastwood, who directs a star is born, the Bey wanted to play alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, but the actor refused the role.

This speculation comes as Twitter announced Bey's baby news broke records on its website when the diva showed off her baby bump after tipping around stage in a pair of stilettos during her performance of "Love on Top."

Before Beyoncé had finished rubbing her belly, Twitter was, well, all a twitter! Reactions to the baby news were officially clocked at 8,868 tweets per second (TPS), a new record for any single event. That number smashed the record previously held by the final moments of the Women's World Cup in July, which had  7,196 TPS.

Among Sunday's tweets were congratulations from Bey's celebrity contemporaries, such as LeToya Luckett, who tweeted, "WOW!! In tears!! Congrat's BEY & JAY!  What a beautiful performance Bey! #glowin." Dawn Richard agreed, posting what ran through everyone's head by stating, "Yes Beyonce... #glowing gonna be a talented child.. God bless them both!"

New mommy Tia Mowry welcomed Beyoncé to to the maternity club, writing, "Omg yay!!!!!! Beyonce is pregnant! Why am I am so happy ha!"

"Congrats to @beyonce & Jay Z on expecting a baby! Unique names in her family for sure- what y'all think they will name the baby?" Niecy Nash asked. Chrisette Michelle answered with, "Beyonce is preggers. That’s like the coolest thing I ever heard. Bey-Jay they should name him or her. BJ Carter I should b the godmommy."

Meanwhile,  Keri Hilson was just in awe of Beyoncé as a performer. "She’s doing it with child!! If that aint empowering I dunno what IS," she tweeted.

Solange Knowles fended off her sister's haters (some people just can't be happy for others) by reminding her followers that Bey hasn't exactly had success handed to her on a silver platter. "One.And.Only. I could not possibly be more proud. Tears in my eyes," Solange tweeted. "No one deserves it more. That doesn't happen by accident. That doesn't happen by chance. That doesn't happen by gimmicks."

Diddy's son Justin thinks a lot of girls could learn by following in the "1+1" singer's footsteps. "Beyonce dated, married, THEN got pregnant... young ladies take notes," he advised.

The biggest reaction to the news couldn't be found online, however. “Jay is ecstatic and over the moon,” a source close to the couple told UsMagazine.com. “He really wanted this so badly.”

MTV News reports that Jay, who literally saluted his wife from the audience, could be heard telling some well wishers backstage, "That was an eventful night, to say the least."

But what did Bey have to say about the big reveal? "I'm free! We're all free!"