Art

Turning off the Noise of a Presidential Election Year

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Healthy Dads

Healthy Dads
It’s hard to escape the mayhem of this year’s Presidential Election. There’s no corner of the digital media space that hasn’t let politics creep into their news cycle. After all, focusing on partisan hijinks helps drive up viewership and revenue. In addition, the candidates inadvertently create “newsworthy” content for free – too tempting to ignore for most media outlets. Families looking to avoid the stress and anxiety attributed to a lengthy, derisive, and emotionally charged Presidential election have their work cut out for them. Yet, hope springs eternal.

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Tickets Giveaway to See Nathan Sawaya’s “Art of The Brick” LEGO Exhibit

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Play acts as the catalyst for artistic expression. I’d wager most artists interpret their work as one’s mind at play. The inspiration for creativity can be derived from a myriad of sources including toys. Nathan Sawaya, a lawyer turned full time artist, tapped into his imagination by creating works of art using LEGOs. I was invited to see his latest captivating exhibit, Art of the Brick, in NYC at Discovery Times Square. in short, his work is amazing, especially considering the meticulous nature of building with LEGOs in scale. I’m elated to be able to share the opportunity to see the exhibit which is why CuteMonster.com is offering the chance to win one of four 3 -Pack of tickets to Art of The Brick.

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The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania

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The animated feature “Hotel Transylvania” from Sony Pictures Animation and director Genndy Tartakovsky, injects the classic horror monsters world with a fresh comedic take on the creatures of the night. Audiences have responded favorably to the movie resulting in a top position for weeks at the box office. Based on anticipated enthusiasm for the movie, Titan Books released “The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania” by Tracey Miller-Zarneke. An inside look featuring concept art, character sketches, storyboards, digital art, interviews and more.

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CuteMonster Art Wednesday #4

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The above illustration was inspired by the time I took my son, then 3, to his first live theater performance. We had both anticipated a thrilling afternoon filled with tales about animals along with spirited musical performances. What we experienced turned out to be an anthropological case study.

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