The Picasso Museum in Barcelona contains over 4000 works of art from Picasso and focuses on his formative years and his connection to Barcelona. It was really interesting to see paintings and sketches from when Picasso was as young as 9-years-old, to see how his art changed and progressed over time, and how he was influenced by the various artists he met and studied. Continue reading Barcelona’s Picasso Museum
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2014 in Review – Part 2
Our experiences in 2014 have been rewarding beyond our dreams. Taking the time to look back over all of our blog posts, Facebook posts, and photos has made it all seem even more unbelievable. It’s hard to believe all that we’ve done and the amazing places that we’ve visited. We are truly grateful to have spent the year exploring and learning together, living abroad, and making friends.
There was so much to cover in our year-end review, that we felt that our recollections needed to be broken up into two parts for easier reading. If you haven’t read Part 1, which covers January – June, then you can find it here. Otherwise, read on as we cover our adventures from July – December. Continue reading 2014 in Review – Part 2
Urban Sketchers Penang
We discovered Urban Sketchers when we were planning a trip to Penang, Malaysia. During the three months that we’ve spent in George Town, we’ve participated in their Sketching George Town event and two of their weekly scheduled sketchwalks.
Here is a video consisting of short video clips and photos taken during the recent sketchwalks we attended.
If you find yourself in Penang, be sure to look up Urban Sketchers Penang. You’ll be welcomed by a friendly and talented group of passionate sketchers.
Malaysian Batik in Penang
Batik is a textile art and craft with ancient origins. Designs are created on cloth by first applying wax and then fabric dyes. There is some debate about the exact origins of batik, but it can be traced back at least 1,500 years to Egypt and the Middle East. Samples have also been found in Turkey, India, China, Japan and West Africa from past centuries. Some of the most well-known batik traditions are to be found in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Malaysians are very proud of their batik heritage and it is considered a national symbol. It’s also one of the most popular souvenirs for travelers visiting Malaysia.
During our 3 month stay in George Town, Penang we took a batik class and visited the Batik Painting Museum Penang. Continue reading Malaysian Batik in Penang
Graffiti In Progress
Some call Graffiti vandalism others call it avant-guard or street art. Whatever your personal opinion, it’s hard to deny that this art form can be provocative, entertaining, and beautiful if seen with an open mind.
Sketching George Town
“I sometimes think there is nothing so delightful as drawing.” – Vincent van Gogh
The ability to draw is a powerful gift. It’s a means of communicating, daydreaming, developing and clarifying ideas, inventing, sharpening your observation skills, expressing your creativity, even meditating. Most children love to draw, but as we become adults, many of us find ourselves wondering when and why we quit. Perhaps not surprisingly, our son loves to draw. Also, not surprisingly, we think he’s pretty talented for his age. It’s a goal of ours to help nurture his interest, whenever and wherever possible.
As we travel from place-to-place, we enjoy finding fun art-related activities. In the process of researching our trip to Penang, Malaysia, we discovered that there was an Urban Sketchers Penang group and that they were organizing an event that would take place during our visit. The more that we read about the Sketching George Town II event, the more excited we got. The 3-day event would include workshops, talks, sketchwalks, and social activities. Over 170 avid sketchers from at least 10 countries in the region were registered to take part. This was PERFECT! Continue reading Sketching George Town
Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center
Located on the original “navel of the city” and near the Three Kings Monument, you’ll find the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center. The center was created to promote the understanding of Chiang Mai’s roots, foster a sense of pride in local identity, and help preserve the beauty of local culture.
Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai
The powerful and prosperous ancient Kingdom of Lanna covered most of northern Thailand as well as parts of eastern Burma, western Laos, and across neighboring parts of southern China from the 13th to 18th centuries. Chiang Mai was the capital of the kingdom and at the heart of its culture.
Lanna is distinct from other provinces of Thailand in language, cuisine, art, architecture, and music. Although, Chiang Mai was eventually incorporated by the Thai Government and became a province in 1933, the distinctive Lanna culture still endures today.
The Lanna Folklife Museum is focused on educating both Thais and tourists about Northern Thailand’s distinctive culture and history. Continue reading Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Art in Paradise
Last month we visited a fun art museum in Chiang Mai, called Art in Paradise. We decided to go because our son, Ethan, loves to draw, so we thought he’d enjoy it. It turns out we all had a great time.
Meandering Family: Beyond the Nest 