There are two aspects to viewing art: nativistic perception—the synchronicity of eye and brain that transforms electromagnetic energy into neuro-chemical codes—which is “hard-wired” into the sensory-cognitive system; and directed perception, which incorporates personal history and knowledge—the entire set of our expectations and past experiences.
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The Creative Process: The Four Pillars of Creativity
The creative process is essentially the Scientific Method of creativity.
A Tribute to 5 Pointz: The Graffiti Street Art Mecca of NYC
Covered from head to toe, inside and outside, 5 Pointz was the destination for artists of all shapes and sizes to express themselves through their work.
Art Gallery: “The Man on The Moon”
“The Man on The Moon”
Making the Choice
From early in our lives, we are surrounded by adults modeling different ways of behaving in society. When we are very small, we absorb all of this information without any discernment, not knowing that every action and behavior we witness is the choice of the person involved. This informational assault becomes our personal computer file of possible ways to interact with the world around us. As we age through our teens, we begin to weed through that file, discarding some, adopting others, forming our selves by the combination of our choices.
The Yin-Yang of World Hunger
“Not very Yingy, a little too Yangy.”
A Pen That Can Draw in 3D? (VIDEO)
I didn’t believe it either at first, but then I watched the video. This pen can literally draw in 3D coming straight off of the paper into the air. It is truly amazing. Check out the video here!
NYC Fashion Week Kick-off: Meet Designer Michele Lovetri
One of the great things about ZazenLife is that we genuinely enjoy helping people out with any start-ups, foundations, charities, non-profits etc. We were once a newly born website looking for guidance and direction, and we received it from people that we consider business partners today. Karma is an amazing […]
Foodscapes: Artist Makes Landscapes Out of Food
I’m a big fan of unique and bizarre artwork. Originality is the most important thing to me when observing art, and I’m sure this is the case for many other fans of unique art. When I first discovered Carl Warners art I was in shock. The landscapes that he makes out […]
Photo Manipulations Before We Had Photoshop
It’s so easy to customize pictures now with all of the computer programs that we are spoiled with. Check out some of these amazing custom photo manipulations that were created without any picture customizing programs like Photoshop. You’ll be pretty amazed.
Art Gallery: “Zero”
“That’s the sound, my generation lost something that cannot be found. A combination of here and there, but some how we ended up elsewhere. Our sense of purpose, pride and value are gone but mine are not, I’ve had the strength to hold on. We say we have fear and […]
Realism Challenge: A Playing Card
Mark Crilley is an American comic book creator and children’s book author/illustrator. Crilley distributes drawing advice to artists via YoutTube videos and his DeviantArt account. In August 2010, he starred in some how to draw videos for Funimation on demand.
Human Motorcycles Formed by Painted Yoga Hotties
Marketing and Promoting are easily two of the most important factors in a successful business. Progressive International Motorcycle Show has the same opinion. They hired an advertising and branding studio called i.d.e.a. to create a series of human motorcycles from the contorted bodies of yoga experts and circus performers. The bikes took around […]
Famous Rock Star Yearbook Pictures
If you appreciate good music, you will appreciate this collection of pictures. Here is a collage of Yearbook pictures of some of the most famous rock stars of all time. RIP to good rock music.
Popular Website Designs – Then & Now
The internet has undergone a complete makeover. Check out some of these popular websites, Then & Now!
20 Most Amazingly Realistic Halloween Pumpkins
I figured since Halloween is creeping up on us I would share some pictures of the coolest and most realistic pumpkin carvings I have ever seen. Some people are just really talented and have way too much time on their hands.