Few things pronounce summer more than relaxing at the beach, enjoying a cold sweet treat, and watching a thrilling summer flick. As many movie aficionados know, summer is the time when Hollywood showcases its latest releases on the big screen.
Like many popular vacation destinations, quirky and fun souvenirs abound in the Outer Banks. But did you know that Seaside Art Gallery is a great place to find unique and travel-friendly souvenirs, too?
From the humble beginnings of a young artist’s dream to one of the largest entertainment media companies in the world, the Walt Disney Company is today’s household name that is synonymous to top-notch family movies. See how much you know your Disney with these fun insider movie facts.
1,500 works of art that had been missing for over 70 years were found in an apartment in Germany. The apartment was owned by the son of an art dealer who worked with the Nazis.
Miles of wild open beaches, salty winds, and sea oats, rustic cottages from days gone by. There’s a certain charm unmistakable to the Outer Banks days of yesteryear that both year-round locals and visitors savor.
In our world where technologies like smartphones and social media have bridged connections with so many cultures, there is still one language that remains a mystery – the language of flowers. Since ancient Greek, Roman, and Asian times, people have naturally drawn their interest to these earthly beauties as the gift of choice to one other for many occasions.
Since the beginning of recorded history, gold has been a valued and sought after metal that has been used for coins, jewelry and other artistic designs. It is a very soft metal, so to make it suitable for jewelry it is often mixed with silver, nickel, zinc and copper to make it harder.
Seeing aminiature art showup close and personal is a remarkable experience. The opportunity to look inside so many different worlds can uncover wonderful surprises.
It is always an honor and a challenge to be asked to judge a show. There are many excellent paintings in this year's show. It can take as long to create a miniature as it does to create a large painting and I spent happy hours studying the tiny works of art.
