Category Archives: art

Stress Reduction Song

Posted on 2017/03/24 by circuskitchen

For what it’s worth: http://themindunleashed.com/2016/12/neuroscientists-discover-song-reduces-anxiety-65-percent-listen.html Here is the song: Marconi Union – Weightless (Official Video) [8:08]:   ∫

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Face Painting – Starblend Magic

Posted on 2017/03/11 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 11th 2017 – East Coast Face Painting Convention, Manchester CT Day Three, Class 1: Starblends with the Kilpatricks This class was notable for the unicorn fairy that followed me in and played under the table with her new collection of … Continue reading →

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Face Painting – Bling’s the Thing

Posted on 2017/03/10 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 10th 2017 – East Coast Face Painting Convention, Manchester CT Day Two, Class 2: BLING FOR BOYS & GIRLS with Laura Oliver   KITTY:      PEACOCK PRINCESS CROWN:    METAL ROBOT EYE:    MERMAID SEASHELL PRINCESS:    SPIDERMAN BLING MASK:  … Continue reading →

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Face Painting – Paw Patrol

Posted on 2017/03/10 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 10th 2017 – East Coast Face Painting Convention, Manchester CT Day Two, Class One:  Paw Patrol with Melina Kilpatrick & Co.   SKY:    CHASE:    MARSHALL:    RUMBLE:    And there are two more as well, dang it. ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣

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Face Painting – Black Attack with Dutch

Posted on 2017/03/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 9th 2017 – East Coast Face Painting Convention, Manchester CT Day One, Class 4: Illustrative Brush Strokes with Dutch Bihary     After touching on materials (such as the ?”797″ or “795” brush), palette of paint cakes (he uses aluminum … Continue reading →

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Face Painting – Color Theory

Posted on 2017/03/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 9th 2017 – East Coast Face Painting Convention, Manchester CT Day One, Class 3: Color Theory with Whitney Myers     •  For a happier look, lighter colors angle towards the inside of the eye.  (Opposite for angrier look.) • … Continue reading →

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Face Painting – One Stroke Painting

Posted on 2017/03/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 9th 2017 – East Coast Face Painting Convention, Manchester CT Day One, Class 1: One Stroke Painting with Melina Kilpatrick Dragon: o Dragon split cake o Spray the BRUSH not the cake. o Stencil with Starblend Powder & Smoothie Blender Quick … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Lake by Olivia

Posted on 2017/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 22nd 2017 While in Plymouth with family over break my 12 y/o niece Olivia was teaching herself one of my favorite hobbies;  VIDEO EDITING! After a couple random whimsical productions, she sent me this touching piece about walking her … Continue reading →

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Fans of Love

Posted on 2017/02/15 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 14th 2017 Fans of Love [2:41]:  “On Valentine’s Day ‘Fans of Love’ highlights that love has the power to bring people together regardless of our differences – a message that is more important now than ever,” said Lisa … Continue reading →

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School of HONK – A Joyful Noise

Posted on 2017/02/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 12th 2017 After what I made my kids do yesterday, here is what I made the Boy do TODAY: 2017-02-12 HONK PRACTICE [1:40]:    Here in our town -on our own STREET- the incredible HONK Band practices in this … Continue reading →

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