Paris: 'Daddy Has Been the Best Father'

The Mystery of Mask. Impressive Digital Graphics

“A mask tells us more than a face.”







This collection of masks will impress you with the intensity of colors, bright effect and the mysterious charm that is hidden in each of them.

BORNEO VISUAL ART EXHIBTION

Digital Art Painting

"Nostalgia I"

"Nostalgia II"

LABUAN GRAFFITI MANIA CHALLENGE 2009

Graffiti (singular: graffito; the plural is used as a mass noun) is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is sometimes regarded as a form of art and other times regarded as unsightly damage or unwanted vandalism.

Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.Graffiti can be anything from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner’s consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions, to others it is merely vandalism. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly evolving artform whose value is highly contested, being reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.

4th China Reproductive Health New Technologies & Products Expo

Condom Fashion Show in China



Models parade in outfits made of condoms during a fashion show at the 4th China Reproductive Health New Technologies & Products Expo in Beijing. Condoms of all shapes and sizes were used to make dresses, hats and even lollipops.

Hanbok (Korean Clothing)

Hanbok is Korean traditional clothing. It is handed down from ancient Korean times, but today's Hanbok is similrar to the style during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

Since Korea has abundant materials for making dyes, rich colors are expressed through Hanbok. The vivid colors of Hanbok play an important role to express the beauty of Hanbok with its relatively simple style.

It is very appropriate for the floor-sitting life style in Hanok, Korean traditional housing, and is good on everyone regardless to the body shape with its volume.

Text Effects (Adobe Photoshop)

MATRIX TEXT

1. Set #003100 (Dark green) as your foreground color. Now Use the text tool and type out what you want, I used Arial Black, 36pt.


2. Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian blur and click ok for rasterizing the layer. Set radius to 1.


3. Now go to Filter > Distort > Ocean ripple and set these settings:
Ripple size: 5
Ripple Magnitude: 10


4. Duplicate the layer and go to Filter > Sketch > Water paper and set this settings:
Fiber length: 42
Brightness: 70
Contrast: 64


5. In the layers toolbar set the blend mode to Hardlight, or whatever you think looks better.
Merge the two layers (Ctrl+E).


6. Duplicate the layer and go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur and use these settings:
Angle: 90
Distance: 33
Set the blend mode to Hardlight.

Color Psychology

Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?

Black
Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.

White
Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.

Red
The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention.

The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.

Blue
The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green
Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Yellow
Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.

Purple
The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.

Brown
Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.

Food for Thought
While blue is one of the most popular colors it is one of the least appetizing. Blue food is rare in nature. Food researchers say that when humans searched for food, they learned to avoid toxic or spoiled objects, which were often blue, black, or purple. When food dyed blue is served to study subjects, they lose appetite.

Green, brown, and red are the most popular food colors. Red is often used in restaurant decorating schemes because it is an appetite stimulant.

Sunset

Sunset pink and sunset orange;
an everlasting shine of love,
on line of distant sky.

Off lines of wisp of mist,
that fading to the sky, give bliss;
a tender kiss to the eye.

Purple sky hind orange clouds,
hind silhouette of geese that fly;
and 'neath it all the dark shadow
of the trees.

the hurried light of quiet,
before nightfall.

Sabah Costumes

The title "Land Below the Wind" reflects not only geographic location of Sabah but also its enchanting culture and landscape.

Sabah comprises more than 23 ethnic groups, each rich in culture and tradition, the cultural mosaic of Sabah is amazing. Their traditional clothing reflects skillful handwork as shown in the ‘linangkit’ embroidery, and the creative application of sequins and beads as decorative items to the ‘sarempak’ head dress, the ‘mandapun’ ornamental collar, the long tapered ‘keku’ fingercovers, ‘ingkot pangkat’ coin belt and sash.

The expertise in decorating these costumes and the refined touch to the art of dressing expressed within the Sabah costumes illuminates a sense of beauty and uniqueness.


A traditional attire by the Suluk ethnic group worn during the Mengiluk dance.


A Bajau couple wearing traditional wedding and ceremonial costume. Man's costume in lace satin similarly to maiden's dress which also includes a 'mandapun' and decorative belt.

A traditional Kadazan costume from Penampang. Man wearing 'gaung' top, 'souva' trousers, 'toogot' waistband and 'siga' headgear. Maiden in short 'sinuangga' blouse, 'tapi' skirt, batik shawl and 'himpogot' belt.

An Irranum couple wearing traditional costume made from woven cloth or 'Mogah'.

The Rungus ethnic traditional costume. Man wearing 'badu' top, 'soval' trousers, 'hokos' waistband and 'sigal' head gear. Maiden in tight 'banat' blouse, knee high 'tapi' skirt and head dress called 'sisingal' and 'rampai'. Accessories made from colourful beads called 'pinakol' and 'togkol'.

The Murut traditional costume. Man in 'barbaru' jacket and 'puputul' tree bark loin-cloth. The headgear called 'tupi sinulatan' made of a kind of tree bark. Maiden in cotton 'pinongkolo' costume patterned with traditional motifs and beads. Accessories such as the 'rarangkol' necklace and 'salupai' head dress created from colourful beads.