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Photo Book Review – SCUM Manifesto Reconstructed: Justine Kurland’s Feminist Journey of Reclamation
Photo Book Review – SCUM Manifesto Reconstructed: Justine Kurland’s Feminist Journey of Reclamation Justine Kurland’s “Scum Manifesto” emerges as a daring and uncompromising initiative, inspired by Valerie Solanas’ groundbreaking feminist tract, the SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men) Manifesto. In her transformative volume, “SCUMB Manifesto,” Kurland embarks on a powerful journey of reclaiming history, dismantling the patriarchy, and subverting the male-dominated photographic canon. Through the medium of collage, Kurland disrupts the conventional narratives, questioning the imposition of straight white male perspectives in art and challenging the very essence of visual and social representation. This feminist review delves into the intricacies of Kurland’s work, exploring the potency of collage as a…
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Which Apps Are We Using This Month? with Cynthia DiDonato
Which Apps Are We Using This Month? with Cynthia DiDonato Welcome to TheAppWhisperer’s new section, “what apps are we using this month” series, where we discover which apps you are particularly enjoying. Kicking us off today is non-other than Award Winning Mobile Photographer, Cynthia DiDonato. I am Cynthia DiDonato from North Providence, R.I. I am a retired English teacher, who also is certified to teach art. In the 90’s I fell in love with technology’s ability to enhance education. I spent the next 20 years as a technology and education consultant training teachers from k-12 as well as graduate students in reading programs at local colleges. Once I retired I was…
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AppArt School – How to Use Apple Watch for Mobile Photography
AppArt School – How to Use Apple Watch for Mobile Photography The Apple Watch is an ingenious product and it’s not just great for fitness but did you know you can also use it to support your mobile photography. We’ll show you how: The Apple Watch can be used as a remote control for your iPhone camera, allowing you to take photos and videos from a distance. Here are the steps to use your Apple Watch for photography: Make sure your iPhone is unlocked and the Camera app is open. Launch the Camera app on your Apple Watch. The Apple Watch camera app will show a live preview of your…
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The Apps We Are Using This Month? with M. Cecilia São Thiago
The Apps We Are Using This Month? with M. Cecilia São Thiago Welcome to TheAppWhisperer’s new section, “what apps are we using this month” series, where we discover which apps you are particularly enjoying. Kicking us off today is non-other than Award Winning Mobile Artist, M. Cecilia São Thiago. Representation Maria Cecilia de São Thiago is represented exclusively by TheAppWhisperer Gallery First of all, I want to thank Joanne for taking the time to shed light on yet another interview with so many people I’m a fan of. #polaroid_byklimtt This kind of disclosure has always helped me enormously to learn new techniques, and encourages me to test new combinations of Apps to…
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Greatest Mobile Art Pic of the Day (2,341)
Today’s photo comes from the talented @jilllian2 highlighting the best mobile photography and art. With ‘Pic of the Day,’ we aim to create a space that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. We connect through the shared language of visual storytelling, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world. Mobile photography has shown its power throughout our journey. As smartphones and their cameras improve, the opportunity for artistic expression keeps growing. This openness allows creators like jilllian2 to share their vision with a global audience, encouraging others to explore their creativity. Today’s photograph is more than just an image. It opens a window into imagination and emotions as jilllian2 skillfully…
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AppArt School – What are the Best Ten iOS Art Apps for Digital Painting and Illustration?
AppArt School – What are the best ten iOS art apps for digital painting and illustration? Here are ten highly regarded iOS art apps for digital painting and illustration: Procreate: Procreate is a powerful and feature-rich app that offers an extensive range of tools and brushes. It provides a fluid and responsive drawing experience with advanced layering, blending modes, and customizable brushes. Adobe Fresco: Adobe Fresco combines the feel of traditional painting with the versatility of digital tools. It offers realistic brush options, intuitive interface, and seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps. Autodesk Sketchbook: Autodesk Sketchbook is a professional-grade app that provides a wide variety of brushes and…
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AppArt School – Ten iOS Video Apps to Enhance Your Instagram Posts
AppArt School – Ten iOS Video Apps to Enhance Your Instagram Posts If you’re specifically looking for Apple iOS video apps to enhance your Instagram posts, here are ten popular options: InShot: InShot is a versatile video editing app that offers a wide range of features such as trimming, cutting, merging, applying filters, adding music, text, and stickers to your videos. It’s user-friendly and provides various editing tools to create engaging content. Adobe Premiere Rush: Adobe Premiere Rush is a powerful video editing app that provides professional-grade editing tools in a user-friendly interface. It allows you to edit videos, add transitions, apply color filters, and even edit audio. It seamlessly…
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AppArt School – How to Get Started with the Snapseed App
AppArt School – How to Get Started with the Snapseed App Snapseed is a free photo-editing application developed by Google, which is available for both iOS and Android devices. Here are some steps to use the Snapseed app: Install the app: Download the Snapseed app from the App Store or Google Play Store, depending on your device. Once the app is downloaded and installed, open it. Choose a photo: Select the photo you want to edit from your camera roll or take a new photo. Basic adjustments: Snapseed has several tools for basic adjustments, such as brightness, contrast, saturation, etc. You can adjust these settings by selecting the “Tools” icon…
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Greatest Mobile Art Pic of the Day (2,340)
Today’s photo comes from the talented @blueboy70 highlighting the best mobile photography and art. With ‘Pic of the Day,’ we aim to create a space that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. We connect through the shared language of visual storytelling, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world. Mobile photography has shown its power throughout our journey. As smartphones and their cameras improve, the opportunity for artistic expression keeps growing. This openness allows creators like blueboy70 to share their vision with a global audience, encouraging others to explore their creativity. Today’s photograph is more than just an image. It opens a window into imagination and emotions as blueboy70 skillfully…
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Saturday Poetry – ‘I Came Here for Some Answers’ by Lois Roma-Deeley
Saturday Poetry – ‘I Came Here for Some Answers’ by Lois Roma-Deeley This week’s Saturday Poetry brings you the soul-stirring poem titled ‘I Came Here for Some Answers’ by Lois Roma-Deeley. Roma-Deeley is an Italian American poet and the author of Like Water in the Palm of My Hand (Kelsay Books, 2022), among other titles. The recipient of a 2016 Arizona Commission on the Arts Grant, she currently serves as the poet laureate of Scottsdale, Arizona. For this edition of Saturday Poetry, we have paired Lois Roma-Deeley’s emotive words with mobile art by the talented @jazzycarolanne_with the captivating artwork ‘Tell the Trees’ complementing the poem’s essence beautifully, creating a symphony…
