ponedeljek, 31. avgust 2015

Importance of Art and Creativity


We are all creative in one way or another. Some people are tend to show it on the outside, others might keep it hidden. All kids for sure enjoy drawing and making art. But as they're growing up, they often lose their passion for drawing and creating something beautiful because other things become more important.

All kids have a lot of imagination and drawing ideas. They see an inspiration in even the smallest and unimportant things. They could, for example spot the fly in their bedroom and will immediately try to draw it. If they will not be pleased with the result, they will try and try again. And when they are finished and happy with their product, they will proudly display it to their parents and family.

And that's how it should be forward, when they/we grow up and become an adult. We should be proud of what we drew, even if its not the best. Adults often have a lack of imagination and cconsequently lack of inspiration. 

No one is asking you to pick up a pencil and draw a masterpiece that people from all of the world will admire. But you just have to start somewhere, and believe that you can do it. If you don't have an inspiration, lay in bed and start thinking of what is beautiful for you. That could be nature, flowers, your kids or your wife... Something that is important to you. And that's the beginning of drawing process.

Than, to warm up, just start to scribble on a blank piece of paper that you will throw away after finished. Practice drawing round circles, lines, dots... For example, draw a circle and start shadowing it with different kinds of pencils and on different sides. You will quickly see what looks the best. 

And than, the real process begins. Try to start just with brief sketch. Draw the main lines, than go and draw the details. The last step in your drawing process is shadowing and making corrections to your drawing. 


If ordinary sketching just isn't for you or is too hard for you because you're only a beginner, you can try to draw observing different step-by-step drawing tutorials or try one of the many drawing apps you'll find on Google Play store. First, you can try to sketch on your smartphone or tablet, and when you get some experience, try yourself in traditional drawing by hand.

ponedeljek, 24. avgust 2015

Have dragons really existed?

Dragons are the ones who have always steered up our imagination. Were they real or not, do they still live in some remote landscapes? Some people say they were real, some claim opposite. Anyhow, they really are scary fire breathing creatures.

Dragon tales are known in many countries, from China, America to Europe and India. Book of Job is the fist known book that mentioned dragon. It was Leviathan, a sea monster in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament.



IMDb has published top 12 best Dragon Movies list.

1. DragonHeart (1996)
2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
3.The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(2014)
4.Dragon Storm (2004)
5.Reign of Fire (2002)
6.Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000)
7. Dragon Crusaders (2011)
8.Dragon Hunter (2009)
9.Dragon Fighter (2003)
10.Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse (2015)
11.Eragon (2006)
12.Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)

In the popular series Game of Thrones (GOT), dragons are magical creatures, which existed on the continents of Westeros and Essos, and were considered to have been extinct up until recently. The only remainins of dragons were stone eggs, until Daenerys Targaryen managed to hatch three of these dragon eggs.





Also, Chinese legend is talking about dragons. According to a legend, a boy (Huang-Di) was born with dragon-shaped birthmark. He was destined to overthrow the ruthless ruling Emperor and provide the troubled Chinese people a peaceful life. The credit of Emperor Huang-Di grand power in China was due to the symbol of dragon. It is believed that Huang-Di went to heaven because he was immortalized by the emblem of dragon. Many Chinese consider him their antecedent. 

Children love different dragons and beast. They adore to draw them, but can sometimes find it complex. Parents can download different drawing apps from the online stores, which will help them with it. How to draw a dragon step-by-step is also available, which can be of great help to kids. It can be a fun activity, which friends and family can enjoy together.