Category Archives: Art
Tattoo art
Tattoo art can be traced back to ancient times in many a culture. The Ainu people of Japan used facial tattoos. Tattoos were used in some cultures to identify and brand criminals and wrongdoers. Tattoo art has been found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies dating back to 2000 B.C. The word tattoo finds its origin [...]
Body painting
From early times, body painting has been practiced by primitive and aboriginal tribes in adherence to conventions, laws and religion. War paint on the face was commonly used by the natives of New Guinea and Indians of North America. Face painting of clowns has been regularly done to create an exaggerated and comical expression. Since [...]
Nail Art
Manicures include shaping the nails, cuticle care, hand massage and polishing and buffing of the nails. Professionally manicured nails make for a well-groomed look. Nail art is a creative process wherein the nails are cared for and decorated with designs and colors that can range from simple prints to abstracts and crystal and glittering embellishment.
The Native American Art Bear
The Native American people have always had a special place in their hearts for the bear. Bears are portrayed in Northwest Native American art on totem poles, plaques, drawings, masks, jewelry and many other artworks. The bear represents a symbol of power, strength, learned humility, motherhood, teaching, healing and even dreaming. Bears are respected by [...]
Face painting
The encyclopedia simply describes face painting as an artistic application of paint to a persons’ face. Water color paints are ideal for face painting. They can be applied and removed easily. The most essential thing is to use ‘non toxic’ and ‘non allergic’ good quality paints that produce no side effects such as skin allergies. [...]
Pacific Coast Northwestern Native Art Wall Murals at Museum of Civilization
Some of the most impressive works of Pacific Coast Northwestern Native art are the large wall murals found at the Museum of Civilization near Ottawa, Canada. Not only are they colorful but they are intricately designed. Some of the longhouses at the museum’s Grand Hall exhibit features giant wall murals. The Tsimshian house at the [...]
West Coast Native Art On Canadian Coins
In recent years, Canada has issued currency coins with designs featuring West Coast Native art. In October of 1999, the Royal Canadian Mint released a Canadian 25 cent quarter with a design entitled “A Tribute To First Nations” by West Coast Native artist Jason Edward Read of North Vancouver. This coin depicts an eagle, a [...]
Northwest Coast Aboriginal Art on Native Drums by Haida Artist Robert Davidson
Haida artist Robert Davidson is one of the most celebrated contemporary artists in Northwest Coast Aboriginal art today. In addition to working on canvas, this Native Canadian artist also produces wood carvings, designs for coins and other materials. Here is a collection of Northwest Coast Aboriginal Native drums that have been decorated with Davidson’s Haida [...]
Tattoo removal methods
There a number of methods by which a tattoo can be removed. Choosing the right method of tattoo removal must be based on the size of the tattoo, location of the tattoo, its age and skin color. Some of the common methods of tattoo removal are: Excision: In this method, a local anesthetic is injected [...]
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