#Snowy sunrise artwork

[4homestylist]

Winter Serenity Wall Art | Frosted Clover at Sunrise

"Create a peaceful atmosphere in your home with this stunning winter-inspired wall art. Featuring a delicate frozen clover against a breathtaking snowy sunrise, this artwork embodies tranquility and nature's beauty. Perfect for modern, minimalist, or Nordic-inspired home decor, this piece is ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or cozy winter spaces. Bring the calm of a frosty sunrise into your home today!"

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[bobparduephoto]

The Best Times to Visit Yosemite National Park for Photography and Wall Art Inspiration

Yosemite National Park is one of the most breathtaking locations for travelers and photographers alike. With its towering granite cliffs, stunning waterfalls, and serene meadows, it offers endless opportunities for capturing awe-inspiring images. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply looking to create beautiful wall art or travel posters, timing your visit to Yosemite can make all the difference in the quality of your shots.

Best Seasons to Visit Yosemite for Stunning Photos

Spring: Waterfalls at Their Peak

Spring (March to May) is one of the best times to visit Yosemite, especially for waterfall photography. The melting snow makes waterfalls like Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall flow at full force, creating dramatic, misty scenes perfect for capturing. Wildflowers also bloom during this season, adding vibrant colors to the landscape. Early morning light is best for photographing waterfalls, as it casts a soft glow and reduces harsh shadows.

Summer: Clear Skies and Golden Hours

Summer (June to August) brings warm weather and clear skies, ideal for shooting the park’s famous landmarks like Half Dome and El Capitan. The long daylight hours allow for plenty of time to explore and capture different perspectives. To avoid crowds and get the best lighting, shoot during the golden hours—just after sunrise and before sunset. Sunrise at Glacier Point is especially magical, providing panoramic views of the valley.

Fall: Vibrant Foliage and Crisp Air

In fall (September to November), Yosemite’s foliage turns golden and red, creating striking contrasts against the granite cliffs. This season also offers fewer crowds, making it easier to find peaceful spots for photography. The Merced River is a great place to capture reflections of the vibrant trees. Early mornings in October are perfect for capturing the park’s calm, crisp atmosphere.

Winter: A Snowy Wonderland

Winter (December to February) transforms Yosemite into a snowy wonderland, with serene, frosted landscapes. Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias are excellent spots for winter photography. The snow-capped cliffs and trees make for dramatic, moody shots. Be sure to visit after a fresh snowfall for the best compositions.

Ideas for Wall Art and Travel Posters from Your Yosemite Photos

Yosemite’s landscapes offer incredible inspiration for creating wall art and travel posters. You can turn your best shots into:

Panoramic posters of iconic spots like Tunnel View or Glacier Point.

Minimalist prints of Yosemite’s towering granite cliffs and serene rivers.

Seasonal artwork, such as the bright colors of fall or the quiet beauty of a snow-covered winter landscape.

Capturing the beauty of Yosemite is an unforgettable experience. With the right timing and a little creativity, you can turn your photos into stunning wall art or posters that bring the essence of this incredible park into your home.

[zenyikart]

[its-roosters-den]

Custom Disco Elysium Mechanical Keyboard I built.

Well this keyboard has been a long time coming.

CASE: stacked acrylic alice by @smkeyboards that I painted to be the sort of sunrise gradient you see.

KEYCAPS: @gmk_keycaps Hallyu, to add to the Korean/Seolite and sunrise theming for the GOAT Kim Kitsuragi.

SWITCHES: Musetsu tactile switches. The name translates to “Snowy Fog” which I think is fitting in the #discoelysium setting.

The artwork on the back is based off of an illustration by @grrrenadine (Maria Ku) which I altered slightly (with permission) to fit on the keyboard. Truly a great design.go check out their Redbubble and get a pullover with this piece on it. I did!

Artisan on the side by @atelier_rng and since the photoshoot I am now sporting two! Of their artisans on this keyboard.

Also shout outs to @zaumstudio for making Disco Elysium and the Tarot cards in the photoshoot.

@lagritonatequila also made it into the photoshoot! Best damn tequila out there and I am sure HBD would approve.

Full video will be released on my youtube about this board soon.

[little-bee-draws]

art vs artist 2021

[ID: A three by three grid of square images. Eight images are of digital artwork, with the center image in the middle row being a selfie of the artist. Individual image descriptions below.

Image 1, top left: A bust portrait from the shoulders up of a feminine satyr, Sibrid (she/they). They have warm coppery skin with freckles, brown eyes, curly white hair and dark brown rams horns. Her hair is gathered behind her head with a few strands framing her face on either side. They have goat-like ears that angle downward slightly. They wear two silver earring in their left ear, a green daisy-print scarf and a peachy-pink top. The background is pale yellow.

Image 2, top center: A mountain landscape at sunrise. Pink and gold rays of the sun illuminate a green alpine meadow in the foreground dotted with fir trees. Several mountain ridges in shades of purple and maroon continue back to the horizon. The sun sits just above the final ridge. The sky is pink with light yellow clouds.

Image 3, top right: A portrait of an elven woman with purple skin, brown eyes, and brown hair worn half up with a silver streak in it. She is framed by a brown oval frame. An off-white ribbon with the name, "Yarrow," curls in front of the lower part of the frame. Her hair swirls around her as if whipping in the wind. She has white, star-like freckles and wears a turquoise cloak clasped with a gold moon pin. Yellow yarrow flowers grow from behind her shoulders with blooms escaping outside the frame. The background is cream colored inside the frame and dark purple outside.

Image 4, middle left: A bust of Halcyon (he/they), a triton with blue skin looking at the viewer with his mouth open slightly. They have turquoise skin and long dark blue hair that billows in the wind. His ears are finned. They have black sclera and blue irises with pupils. He wears a brown vest, red headband, and gold pierces in his eyebrow and ear. The lines are dark red, except for the dark blue and teal exterior outline. The background is dark red.

Image 5, middle center: A selfie photo of a white nonbinary person. They are wearing round sunglasses and smiling, with the ocean and blue sky visible in the background. They have light brown hair that is cut just above their shoulders. They are wearing a high-neck blue tank top and a black ink floral tattoo can be seen on their right shoulder.

Image 6, middle right: A bust drawing of a pale skinned teenager with dark hair. She has past-the-chin length blue-black hair and bangs blowing in the wind. Her face is heart shaped with large dark brown eyes. She wears a black choker studded with teeth, cartilage pierces in her ear, and a black v-neck. The background is white.

Image 7, bottom left: A drawing of a purple-skinned elven woman with her back to the viewer, a pair of semi-translucent feathered wings emerging from her shoulder blades. Her face is in profile, turned to look over her shoulder, eyes downcast with a soft expression. Her breath can be seen in the air beside her. She has brown hair with silver streaks in it that falls just past her chin and she wears a crown of yellow and white flower clusters with green leaves. She wears a mint green tank top. Several white tattoos adorn her right arm and shoulder and there is a starburst scar on the back of her neck. The background is a dark blue sky dotted with stars.

Image 8, bottom center: A green mountain landscape painted in a bubbly digital style. Large puffy white clouds cast blue shadows over dull green hills and a few snowy mountain peaks. A dark green pine forest occupies the foreground. The sky is bright blue.

Image 9, bottom right: A blue monochrome drawing of two women embracing. The lighter skinned woman on the right has dark hair in a bob, tusks, slightly pointed ears and is wearing a short sleeved white dress. She has picked up the second woman, and smiles up at her. The second woman has darker skin, long pointed ears and long silver hair that falls in her face. She is wearing a bodice over a dark dress. She smiles down at the first woman. End ID.]

[traveladventuresinnepal]

Best Trekking Places for Crazy Trek Lovers in Nepal

In our previous post, we mentioned the top best adventurous places to visit in Nepal. Our blog post and recommendations are strictly suggested from the genuine travelers who have experienced holiday tours and thrilling destinations in Nepal. In this post, we will be mentioning about top-rated and best trekking destinations in Nepal and a few necessary information to help you guide through your holiday plans. 

Nepal is the land of natural wonders, and in the lap of Mount Everest, there are countless spots to trek for thrilling experiences. It is rather unfair to name one as the best trek in Nepal because these different routes are best in their way. However, depending on your need, budget and choice of difficulty treks in Nepal varies in several days you spend for treks. Yet, we have listed down the top and best treks possible in Nepal based on destination popularity, scenery, culture and price.

Everest Base Camp Trek

It is one of the most spectacular and also the utmost trekked routes in Nepal. Many tourists visit Nepal to set their foot in the EBC and to enjoy the enticing mountain views. However, beside Everest or the Sagarmatha, there are other highlights as well. A nearby viewpoint Gorakshep which is also known as Kala Patthar is regarded as the highest point of elevation that tourists will reach during the EBC Trek—situated at over 18519ft that compensate trekkers with an incredible view of Nupste, Changtse and Lhotse. Besides, it is also the best spot in the entire trek for an unbarred sight of Mount Everest. One of the adored parts of Kala Patthar is the dazzling panoramic view of mountain ranges and glaciers during sunrise. Trekking EBC is the ultimate achievement for dedicated hikers that don't require expertise in mountaineering. You will be guided with expert Sherpas and guides to help acclimatization schedule, which ensures a person with the good physical and mental condition can easily conquer Everest Base Camp. 

The best season for trekking is when the temperature is comfortable with plenty of daylight with the blooming of wildflowers which happens in the spring and autumn which in context of Nepal starts in February and lasts until May. However, it is suggested that someone willing to see the Himalayas at their most elegant needs to trek during fall, which is around September and November. 

Besides the amazing natural view of mountains, you will also witness the cultural and historical highlights. Monastery like Tengboche in the Khumbu Valley, which is regarded as the spiritual centre of the region that holds an impressive collection of colorful Buddhist artwork.

Due to health or time if you think you cannot make to EBC then there are Everest sightseeing flights conducted by Buddha Air, one of the best domestic air in Nepal. 

Khopra Ridge Trek

It is another moderate level trek that is considerable for beginners. This trek is fantastic in the spring as you get to enjoy the stunning mountains in the warm light of the sun. Spring brings with it the colourful flowers, greenery and fresh air. Khopra Ridge Trek in spring is brilliant with the picture-worthy landscapes and the beautiful weather.

One of the moderate level treks suitable for beginners is the Khopra Ridge Trek. This trekking takes you to the ethnic villages and experiences the wildlife of the region. As you travel the, you'll be awe-stricken by the beautiful landscape. The Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri in the background will be a sight to see. This picture-perfect moment will make you enjoy trekking even more. Kaire Lake with its sapphire water is the main highlight of this trek. As you reach Ghandruk, you'll enjoy the beauty of Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 

It is another most popular treks in Nepal because it embraces the landscape and the ancient culture of the region. It is a moderate level trek that is also suitable for those who are non-experienced. During ABC trek you will walk through the forests, ethnic villages, paddy fields, and the world's deepest river known as stream gorge to ice streams. If you are trekking in the spring season, then you are likely to see waterfalls and flows along with fresh delicacies. Hence, it is one reason why the ABC trek is considered to be a complete package of nature and culture. 

Mount Annapurna is 8091m, making it the 10th highest mountain in the world with its journey to the base which is 4130ft provides a unique experience of trekking. Ghandruk, Chhomrong village and Jhinu (natural hot spring) are the major attraction in ABC trek. As the base camp is surrounded by numerous Himalaya ranges in which Machhapuchhre is one which is the famous fishtail that dominates the skyline above Pokhara. 

Mardi Himal Trek 

Mardi Himal Trek is considered to be the short yet most adventurous and exciting trek in Nepal. The first discovery of Mardi Himal was made in 1961 through a route via the east flank. If you are short on time, then this trek can be soul saviour to escape away from the busy city life. It is also an ideal choice of those trekkers who are looking off beaten trekking experience. It is an 11 days trek and considered to be a moderate level around the Annapurna region with beautiful natural views. The trek happens alongside the Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna South (7219m), Fishtail (6988m) therefore, it is in the best 5 lists of trekking in Nepal. 

The trekking region is blissful as the wildflowers like rhododendron and other makes it feel like heaven on Earth. You can also carefully observe the traditional culture and ethnic groups of these remote areas while passing by the villages like Kande, Durali, Siding etc. The trek to Mardi Himal is not well marked, and accommodation is limited, so an experienced guide is needed along the way. This expedition requires knowledge of the trails, and mountain experience is a little risky in a few spots. 

Makalu Base Camp Trek 

Also known as the fifth highest mountain in the world the mount Makalu is situated in the Mahalangur Himalayan Range that is the southeast of Mount Everest. It is an isolated peak with a pyramid shape whose beauty is enriched by the delightful environment of the Arun Valley making the Makalu Base Camp Trek a distinct. Due to its remote accessibility and off beaten trekking trails the region attracts few travellers. The trail goes through the village of Tumlingtar in the mid-eastern district, and the Makalu Barun National Park with jagged topographies and notoriety for swift ascends through villages and beautiful descents along with lush forests. It covers the area of 1,500 km square in the districts of Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha; the Makalu Barun National Park is the world's only protected area with an elevation of more than 8,000 m encircling tropical forest and the snowy mountains. 

The Barun valley beside the trek also has the stunning contrasts with high waterfalls cascade into deep gorges, rugged rocks rise from lush green forests, and colourful flowers bloom beneath white snowy peaks. The unique scenery of the region shelters some of the last untouched mountain ecosystems on Earth. It is a long, varied and a quite strenuous trek suitable for those who are keen trekkers and nature enthusiasts and who would rather be in tranquil, pristine nature than follow the crowds.

Upper Mustang Trek

Upper mustang trek is exclusive and mesmerizing because its remote and untouched civilization will art your experience of life that is similar to the ancient civilization back in time. You can still see the living culture and tradition that has been practiced for centuries in this region still untouched and prehistoric.  Mustang is also known as the forbidden kingdom as this part of the country is beyond any control and influence of the administrative center of the Nepal. 

The land of Mustang is dry and barren as it receives very less rainfall and shares its nature similar to the Tibetan plateaus. It is also known as the only desert in Nepal that has alluring and captivating views although landscape doesn't possess any kind of vegetation except few plants that grow in dry places. The high walls with the opinions of rigid mountains in the background, it nothing less than a picturesque portrait. Your trekking experience in the Upper Mustang will be like a treasure hunt where you travel to mysterious places. The deserted yet beautiful landscape will rendezvous with its hidden natural caves and artistic monasteries built there is like a reward for your hard work and endurance capacity to spend your time in such a remote place. As you follow your trail, you will come across the Gompas, prayer flags and monasteries, which is an evidence to the Tibetan Buddhist culture prevalent in this place. The local people residing in this region are Lobas. These people follow Buddhism and regard themselves as the descendants to Tibet.

It is the less traveled part of Nepal. The people living here follow a lifestyle that we hear in the books and televisions some centuries back. Therefore, you can analyze how remote and secluded this region is. As the area is dry and barren, it is prone to windy storms in the afternoon and trekking in this region is beyond moderate. You must have functional endurance capacity and compromising habit when it comes to food and accommodation. If you choose, Upper Mustang Trek as your travel package, then you are a real adventure seeker who would like to give a new taste to your travel stories.

Buddha Holidays is 100% a subsidiary of Buddha Air that conducts tour and travels in Nepal for tourists all around the globe. It is the safest way to travel in Nepal if you are not sure about the other legitimate tour companies in Nepal. 

[jmreyes9]

PC-Natalie (not Wood, my favorite actress, who I first saw in West Side Story, when I was in high school in PuC (Phil. Union College) in the Philippines. I just hope no faculty member of PUC Academy will read this because we were not allowed to see movies in movie theater (I saw the movie in Odeon theater in Manila) when we were PUC students...lol)--I hope I won't be retroactively disqualified from graduating in high school because of this misdemeanor!...hehe) my waitress at Patti's

BREAKFAST AT PATTI'S (NOT TIFFANY'S) SUNRISE CAFE

By Jesse Reyes

In 1961, the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” an American romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard was released. It is supposedly loosely based on the novella of the same name by Truman Capote. Hepburn portrays Holly Golightly, a naïve, eccentric café society girl, and is considered by many to be her most memorable and identifiable role. Hepburn considered it as one of her most challenging roles, because being an introvert she was required to play the role of an extrovert. It has been speculated that Holly Golightly is a call girl, which has caused some controversy.

On November 27, 2015, I braved the cold to have my second annual breakfast at Patti’s Sunrise Cafe in Burr Ridge, IL, not too far from my home. My wife, Beth, decided to stay home because of the cold weather.

So as I drove to my intended destination, I couldn’t help but marvel at the beautiful artwork that Old Man Winter (I wonder why winter is considered an old man…lol) had created—the snow-laden branches of the leafless trees and the snow accumulations on the evergreen conifers that made them appear like outdoor Christmas trees and the sheets and blankets of this “celestial confetti” called snow in people's yards and in the open spaces. I even stopped a couple of times to take some pictures of the lovely winter scenes.

The waitress at Patti’s Sunrise Cafe seated me on a table for one. I remembered the words of the song “Dear Heart” popularized by Andy Williams, “…A single room, a table for one, It’s a lonesome town all right.” I ordered a cup of coffee and told my waitress (actually she wasn’t mine—I should rather say, the waitress serving me…lol) I knew what to order when she asked me what I desired.

It was my usual egg whites only omelette that had broccoli, tomatoes, onions in it, two slices of toast whole wheat bread and sliced tomatoes with green onions and fruit—pineapple, blackberry, watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew. I had the waiter serving me take my picture with the food in front of me, for which she received a hefty tip from me…lol and I also took a picture of my food.

The guy sitting to my left was also alone like me. When he saw me taking pictures, he made a comment about the food cooperating with me and that started our conversation, which was mostly about golf, he being an avid golfer. He gave me some tips on how I could improve my game (as if my game needs improvement…lol.) As he left, we shook hands and I told him my name, and he told me his name was Ron.

Being satisfied with my healthy diet which was, by the way, delectable. I took a couple of pictures of the snowy scenes seen through the glass windows of the cafe. I made sure I did not use any flash, so people would not think I was taking their picture.

Even though it was bitterly cold today, I thought myself fortunate and blessed to be alive and able to enjoy life after retirement. Of course, I gave thanks to God who gives me everything that I now have and own.

Written on 12/3/15 in Chicago, IL. sent to Edna Cyberlink 1/2/21. Posted in FB in 2020. Posted in my blog 11/290/22.

[isabelmanibardo]

Amanecer nevado / Snowy sunrise. Acuarela sobre papel Arches 300 grs. 28 x 38 cm. Watercolor on Arches paper 300 grs. 28 x 38 cm. #art #watercolor #painting #акварель #artstagram #instaart #artist #artwork #水彩 #水彩画 #수채화 #acuarela #aquarelle #aquarell #artoftheday #inspiring_watercolors #waterblog #artofinstagram #archespaper #arte #nieve #snow #watercolorpainting #snowscape #illustration #art_gallery #artsy #instagood #cartel_watercolorists #sunrise

[wikitopx]

A famous ski area easily accessed from Tokyo, Yuzawa is clearly a favorite spot with tourists.

The winter season for November to May brings most of its visitors, so be sure to swing by the area then. Here’s a tip: book a resort combination ticket to ski down the most slopes at the most economic price possible!

1. An alcohol enthusiast's dream, where one can sample over a few hundred kinds of sake, salt and miso!

With Japan’s varying climate, its nationwide production of sake (a type of strong Japanese liquor), differs greatly from prefecture to prefecture. In that sense, sake has become a medium for the locality to express its unique culture, climate and ingredients. What an artful blend indeed! In Ponshukan, visitors can learn more about the different kinds of sake produced, in say Okinawa versus Niigata, as well as sample them.

The location of Ponshukan in Niigata is also highly apt, with locals in Niigata being the craziest over sake and sake consumption levels being the highest in the country. Prepare to wreak havoc. Then, go forth and sample over 115 kinds of sake in the museum! For those who want some quick side dishes with their sake, fresh cucumber, miso and salt are also great pairings.

Be sure to taste the local speciality, Echigo Tsurukame Junmaiginjo Yamahai, which evokes a creamy taste brought about by longer brewing compared to regular sake.

2. Ski the forgiving slopes at the Naspa Ski Garden if you are a beginner, or with children

A self-professed skiers only resort, Naspa Ski Garden sells like hotcakes in the winter with families and children. In the winter, you can easily spot the many children receiving basic skiing lessons from instructors on site, as well as the adults going a few rounds on the basic slopes. The ski garden is one of the rare few in Japan with a ‘Pingu’ theme, a popular Japanese penguin cartoon. Local children often fawn over its adorableness, and crowd around the figurines for pictures. You might even catch a life-sized Pingu plushie walking around the resort if you are lucky enough!

The exciting white slopes and snowy wonderland is no doubt the main inspiration for the setting of famous Nobel prize-winning novel, Yukiguni (Snow Country). Niigata, with its multiple resorts like Naspa Ski Garden, can certainly earn its proud name of ‘Snow Country’.

3. Admire local and international art installations set as naturally as possible in the beautiful snowy landscape

The Echigo-Tsumari Art Field is a beautiful contradiction–the rural countryside of Echigo Tsumari juxtaposed against modern art is undeniably pleasing. Its location is certainly most apt in complementing the Art Field’s general message: to revitalize the dying past with exciting novelty, to sustain the aging community by bringing back youths and jobs. The background of abandoned buildings, schools and ubiquitous rice fields are incorporated as space for the artwork, making the latter very much alive.

For those visiting next year in 2018, you are in luck! Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the region for a few weeks in summer. During these art festivals, between 100 to 200 new art pieces are created and displayed in addition to the permanent installations. The ongoing expansion of the art field certainly allows you a unique experience every time one visits.

4. Hike the Kiyotsu Gorge on a cool summer day for the beautiful nature of Echigo Yuzawa

One of the top three gorges in Japan, Kiyotsu Gorge is a majestic geographical beauty nestled away in the mountains between Shiozawa and Tokamachi. The combined landscape of the flowing Kiyotsu River and mountains overhead is simply a stunning sight. For those who are physically fit, the 7 hour hike along the river that takes you to the back side of Yuzawa is highly recommended for the views along the way. Once you have finally reached the gorge, a tunnel awaits. It is a simple stroll after the strenuous hike, featuring four viewing stations offering spectacular views of the cliffs and rivers. Art pieces of the gorge, a short video projected onto the tunnel wall showing the changing of the seasons, and stuffed wildlife are also dispersed throughout, allowing you to admire and learn about the gorge.

Outside the gorge, there is a rustic little community of restaurants, a ryokan and an onsen, so definitely stay a night there for the gorgeous sunrise and an experience of living right next to such natural majesty.

5. Play in the flower gardens and feed some goats in the backdrop of the lovely Yuzawa Valley

With a serene background of the Yuzawa Valley, children and adults alike are often seen frolicking in the gorgeous flower gardens. This is especially picturesque in the spring and summer when the flowers are in full bloom. There are even clusters of wild goats you can feed! Although, be sure to buy the feed from local vendors there in order not to endanger the goats’ diets or the natural ecosystem of the alpine garden.

Check out the go-kart area where you can spin a few rounds with the children in juvenile fun, before heading for some gelato available in the shops nearby. A short stopover in the Yuzawa Highland Alpine Garden can indeed be the perfect breather away from the hustle and bustle of Niigata city or Tokyo.

6. Try out your hand at the best slopes near Tokyo for advanced skiers and snowboarders in the Kagura Ski Resort

The Kagura Ski Resort offers not only exceptionally heavy snowfall which is perfect for skiing, but also a picturesque view of Niigata’s boundary mountains. This sure acts as an amazing backdrop to pictures! Furthermore, Kagura’s wide variety of slopes is clearly demonstrated by how it incorporates three areas, Kagura, Mitsumata and Tashiro. The extended space reduces the overcrowding during peak seasons, giving visitors more space to do as they wish. The Kagura Ski Resort is also interconnected with Naeba Ski Resort via the Dragondola, to form one large ski area referred to as Mt Naeba. Those who do not fear the height and would love an adrenaline adventure, be sure to take this gondola for the views of Mt Naeba!

Despite more beginner terrain, Kagura attracts lots of experienced skiers and snowboarders due to the off-piste and backcountry opportunities. So regardless of your skill level, you can certainly find a slope to your liking in the resort. Ski patrol also has an incredibly relaxed approach to tree skiing, so for those who are interested, knock yourself out, as long as you do it at your own risk.

7. Soak in the many onsens Yuzawa is famous for in the icy winter!

The onsens in Yuzawa have had an extensive history of nearly 800 years. Blessed with natural hot springs, many resorts have developed around them, and offer a unique experience for those who desire to stay overnight and soak in one. There are even supposed healing abilities, such as the soothing of nerve pain, rheumatism, stomach disease, gout and even chronic women’s diseases. Regardless of whether these medical benefits exist or not, the hot springs are an amazing way to warm up in the icy winters of Yuzawa.

One particular onsen is Kannakuri, a foot-spa whose spring waters are renowned to be great for the skin! Many are dressed in traditional yukatas for rent while enjoying their foot bath–a beautiful shot indeed! Otherwise, you can opt to visit the Yama-no-yu, which is popular with Yuzawa townsfolk due to its natural volcanic spring water. The waft of mineral water is strong within the onsen. The Kaidou-no-yu is also highly recommended as it boasts a beautiful ‘rotemburo’, or heated outdoor bath. The contrast of the warm bath with the winter wind is certainly an experience!

8. Feast on a warm and hearty bowl of buckwheat soba and mountain mushrooms when arriving at the train station

Catch an outstanding last meal in Yuzawa as you wait at the train station in Kikushin. The restaurant is just across the road from the East Exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station and serves up one of the meanest tempuras you will ever try. Kikushin is a traditional family owned store with a basic English menu, so you can be sure of the authenticity of meals offered! The sets are incredibly worth it. Do pair them with a local sake or umeshu (plum wine) for the best palate experience ever!

9. Learn about the life of Kawabata Yasunari, the first Japanese recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Yuzawa is the inspiration for a Nobel-prize winning literary work, Snow Country. The area’s luscious snow fall and pristine icy weather mirror that in Snow Country. The Yuzawa Town History Museum was set up to commemorate both Yasunari, the fictional wonderland of Snow Country and Yuzawa’s climate. The museum features memorabilia from the life of Kawabata Yasunari, as well as recreations about life in the book. It is indeed brought to life in the most apt location. The World of Japanese Paintings gallery located on the first floor is highly recommended. This exhibit features fourteen works depicting various scenes from Snow Country including Yukiguni no Tsuki. Be sure to visit to get an immersive experience of the famed novel, Snow Country!

Read also: Top 10 things to do in Washington D.C. At Night

From : https://wikitopx.com/travel/top-9-things-to-do-in-echigo-yuzawa-nigata-705366.html

[jcohen8]

Virtual Sketchbook 2                        3. Connecting Art To Your World

If I think about color and how it affects me, I think about sunrise and a bright sunny day.  I think about the hue yellow and it makes me feel happy and hopeful because it’s the beginning of a new day.  I recognize that I am drawn to bright, highly saturated colors with lots of intensity.  I see this in the artworks that we are reading about for class as well as the ones I choose to research for our topics.  When I think about achromatic colors, or neutrals like greys, I think about rainy, cloudy, snowy days from my New York days, and not being able to go out.  My color scheme would probably include the primary color blue, since it’s my favorite color and it brings a feeling of peace and tranquility.  Its value is somewhere in the middle on the color wheel, but closer to violet, so that makes it a darker hue.  I especially love bright blues, but would incorporate some darker shades of blue as well.  I would add a few contrasting colors for visual interest.  Maybe I would include a warm color like yellow, but more of a gold. It would be a deeper shade of yellow and more subdued.

[zenyikart]

[moodyresearch]

Navigate and explore your way through www.marcquinn.com

(Links to an external site.)

 It is worth spending some time on this well designed webpage.  The 'Browse' section is ideal for break down into dates and mediums.  Please pay special attention to his photorealistic 'Flower Paintings' (2005 - 2012).

Versions of 'Flower Paintings' and 'Winter Garden' have been translated into a portfolio of 6 etchings called Six Moments of Sunrise.  You will want to refer to Paragon Press and Charles Booth-Clibborn. Discover how these etching were made.  Does the process speak to the intended meaning of the work?  This is your time to analyze, discuss what happens when art transforms from one medium (painting) to another (print), and share your findings.

http://paragonpress.co.uk/works/six-moments-of-sunrise

http://paragonpress.co.uk/artists/marc-quinn/

http://marcquinn.com/exhibitions/solo-exhibitions/before-now-and-after

http://marcquinn.com/studio/news/studio-news-item

http://marcquinn.com/artworks/flower-paintings

“This series of flower paintings subverts one of the oldest forms of picture making: the still-life. To create these hyper-realist oil paintings, Quinn creates a still-life arrangement in his studio using flowers and fruit bought in London on a particular day. Since most of the flowers and fruit in these compositions would never bloom at the same time, or even be found together in the natural world, they show us the way in which human desire has created new seasons - bringing together in one geographical location things that nature would not assemble. Quinn photographs the arrangements, which are sometimes set amid a snowy ground or volcanic sand, and then makes oil paintings based on the photographs. The paintings depict a frozen moment of 'unnatural' time. Often large in scale and dramatically coloured, their beauty belies a sinister subtext: the relentless human desire to control nature. Titled after freaks of ecology the works offer up a corrupt beauty that suggests our possible future.”

http://marcquinn.com/exhibitions/solo-exhibitions/carbon-cycles1

“because when you take a flower and you freeze it, you get this magic trick happening before your very eyes: the flower is now dead but it’s an image of itself as it was alive, at exactly the same scale, taking up exactly the same position in space.”

http://marcquinn.com/artworks/flesh-paintings

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