Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Does painting good for your body?
Do these things do more bad than good? Do we really need all these dang commercials all the time like... Are you sad? ...well now you can take this pill and it will make you happy...but just so you know the most common side effects were: anal leakage, nausea, nose bleeds, headaches, diarrhea, constipation, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite, insomnia, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, irritation, ringing in the ears, increased risk of heart attack...ten drummers drumming and a partridge in a pear tree. That's enough to make me depressed all over again.
I mean...are you serious? Is there something wrong with this picture to you?
Here's my take on the whole thing:
When most people experience pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional they think something is "wrong" and the pain needs to go away, one way or the other, whether it be drugged, numbed, or cut out. People don't want to face their pain. We are habitually taught as a society to run from it. The pain is there to tell you something. It is there to bring you into the present moment and get your attention, to try to get you to change what you are doing and to make better decisions.
If you break your leg, it hurts because your leg is telling you to stay off of it and let it heal. If you have extreme mental or emotional pain, it is there because either you have serious underlying issues that need to be addressed, or a chemical imbalance which is most likely due to environmental or dietary factors, or even both. Even if it was something you were born with, it is most likely there because your parents or ancestors somewhere down the line either did not take care of themselves or were exposed to a harmful environment, and the subsequent genetic markers that were amplified in their offspring are simply a consequence, telling you that you should take care of yourself better than previous generations, so that your genetic markers can be restored to normal eventually. It's "absolutely necessary" that I take these drugs is a victim mantality. It would be more honest to say "in my present condition, these drugs help me live a more normal life".
Many "sick" people ignore the fact that they might not need drugs, at least probably not forever in most cases, and that there are other ways to deal with pain. People in general are too afraid to deal with pain. They just want to make it go away, because thats what practically everyone in the modern civilized world has been taught to do.
Granted, if you cannot live a "normal" life and would rather it end, sure, take some drugs to help with that, but look into other things too, so eventually you can try to get off the drugs.
I mean...are you serious? Is there something wrong with this picture to you?
Here's my take on the whole thing:
When most people experience pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional they think something is "wrong" and the pain needs to go away, one way or the other, whether it be drugged, numbed, or cut out. People don't want to face their pain. We are habitually taught as a society to run from it. The pain is there to tell you something. It is there to bring you into the present moment and get your attention, to try to get you to change what you are doing and to make better decisions.
If you break your leg, it hurts because your leg is telling you to stay off of it and let it heal. If you have extreme mental or emotional pain, it is there because either you have serious underlying issues that need to be addressed, or a chemical imbalance which is most likely due to environmental or dietary factors, or even both. Even if it was something you were born with, it is most likely there because your parents or ancestors somewhere down the line either did not take care of themselves or were exposed to a harmful environment, and the subsequent genetic markers that were amplified in their offspring are simply a consequence, telling you that you should take care of yourself better than previous generations, so that your genetic markers can be restored to normal eventually. It's "absolutely necessary" that I take these drugs is a victim mantality. It would be more honest to say "in my present condition, these drugs help me live a more normal life".
Many "sick" people ignore the fact that they might not need drugs, at least probably not forever in most cases, and that there are other ways to deal with pain. People in general are too afraid to deal with pain. They just want to make it go away, because thats what practically everyone in the modern civilized world has been taught to do.
Granted, if you cannot live a "normal" life and would rather it end, sure, take some drugs to help with that, but look into other things too, so eventually you can try to get off the drugs.
Body painting,are you interesting in it?
Traditional Body Painting
While body painting is certainly back in vogue, it is not a new concept. The tradition has been prevalent in many ancient cultures, some of which practice it even today. In these ancient forms of body painting, dust or sand was used to create their "magic paintings".
Humans, in fact, have been painting their bodies with natural dyes, paints, pigments, tattoos, ash, and clay since prehistoric times. These markings that they made on their bodies were thought to have magical powers with which they could ward off evil spirits or tribal enemies. They also used it to celebrate auspicious occasions. This practice can still be seen in the indigenous populations of New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and certain parts of Africa. Henna, or Mehandi, which is made from an herb known by the same name, has been in use in India and the Middle East since ages, especially during auspicious ceremonies like weddings. Mehandi has grown in popularity in the West since the 1990s. The native populations of South America have been using wet charcoal, annatto, and huito to adorn their bodies and faces. Huito, which is a black dye, can take weeks to fade away.
Clowns and actors all over the world have been painting their faces, and sometimes even their bodies, for many centuries, which continues even today. It is speculated that the cosmetics that are in use today has evolved from more subdued forms of face painting.
Modern Body Painting
With the liberalization of thought and wider acceptance of public expression of cultural freedom, especially regarding nudity, in the 1960s, body painting as an art form has witnessed a revival in the West. However, there is still debate today about whether body painting is truly an art form, although its practitioners and followers have no doubt about it being so. This is quite apparent not only in the proliferation of body painting parlors and body painting artists, but also the body painting festivals that are held regularly in the United States and Europe.
Fine Art of Body Painting
In body painting, a wide range of ideas are taken from various sources like alternative art, fine arts, rune, mythologies, and even current affairs. They can be related to occasions or events like political protest movements or sports events, like soccer. In the post 1960s era, several experimental methods were tried out, such as a model being covered with paint and rolled on a canvas so that the paint was transferred there. Depending on the paints used, whether multi-hued or in monotones, the images that were created could be very interesting. Usually, however, the paints are applied using paintbrushes, airbrushes, natural sea sponges, or just by the fingers and hands. These days the paints that are used are non-allergenic, non-toxic, and are easily washable.
While body painting is certainly back in vogue, it is not a new concept. The tradition has been prevalent in many ancient cultures, some of which practice it even today. In these ancient forms of body painting, dust or sand was used to create their "magic paintings".
Humans, in fact, have been painting their bodies with natural dyes, paints, pigments, tattoos, ash, and clay since prehistoric times. These markings that they made on their bodies were thought to have magical powers with which they could ward off evil spirits or tribal enemies. They also used it to celebrate auspicious occasions. This practice can still be seen in the indigenous populations of New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and certain parts of Africa. Henna, or Mehandi, which is made from an herb known by the same name, has been in use in India and the Middle East since ages, especially during auspicious ceremonies like weddings. Mehandi has grown in popularity in the West since the 1990s. The native populations of South America have been using wet charcoal, annatto, and huito to adorn their bodies and faces. Huito, which is a black dye, can take weeks to fade away.
Clowns and actors all over the world have been painting their faces, and sometimes even their bodies, for many centuries, which continues even today. It is speculated that the cosmetics that are in use today has evolved from more subdued forms of face painting.
Modern Body Painting
With the liberalization of thought and wider acceptance of public expression of cultural freedom, especially regarding nudity, in the 1960s, body painting as an art form has witnessed a revival in the West. However, there is still debate today about whether body painting is truly an art form, although its practitioners and followers have no doubt about it being so. This is quite apparent not only in the proliferation of body painting parlors and body painting artists, but also the body painting festivals that are held regularly in the United States and Europe.
Fine Art of Body Painting
In body painting, a wide range of ideas are taken from various sources like alternative art, fine arts, rune, mythologies, and even current affairs. They can be related to occasions or events like political protest movements or sports events, like soccer. In the post 1960s era, several experimental methods were tried out, such as a model being covered with paint and rolled on a canvas so that the paint was transferred there. Depending on the paints used, whether multi-hued or in monotones, the images that were created could be very interesting. Usually, however, the paints are applied using paintbrushes, airbrushes, natural sea sponges, or just by the fingers and hands. These days the paints that are used are non-allergenic, non-toxic, and are easily washable.
Body painting warning
Here is how I spent my New Year's Eve...
http://shannonfennell.com/maddhatterscollagesmall.jpg
Things I learned
1) Young women who work in bars CAN'T tell time (they were early... but still !!)
2) No matter how good your paint/make-up is and how well it usually holds up there is no way to protect the paint job when it is -30C outside and they have to go from your studio to the club with god knows what in-between.
3) Remember to tell my assistant when the parameters for the job change at the last minute - initially they were all to be wearing bras due to the local liquor regulations but the club owner phoned me on the 22nd to say he got permission to use nipple covers only - I didn't tell Naomi and she walked in to two topless women who didn't have their nipple covers on yet... but she was a trooper and no one caught she was in shock!!!
4) My transfers that I made with tattoo ink on parchment paper worked fantastically... just need to find a paper that is a little more absorbent but still more resistant than bond paper!
5) Remember to tell all the girls to arrive with their hair and make-up already done so they don't put us off schedule messing about in the bathroom for a half hour!!
It was fun and I think they turned out well. We made the decision not to worry about shading/shadows, etc. due to time contraints and the venue - dark club so the lighting was not going to be overly bright!
All the colours are UV reactive - except for the black.
http://shannonfennell.com/maddhatterscollagesmall.jpg
Things I learned
1) Young women who work in bars CAN'T tell time (they were early... but still !!)
2) No matter how good your paint/make-up is and how well it usually holds up there is no way to protect the paint job when it is -30C outside and they have to go from your studio to the club with god knows what in-between.
3) Remember to tell my assistant when the parameters for the job change at the last minute - initially they were all to be wearing bras due to the local liquor regulations but the club owner phoned me on the 22nd to say he got permission to use nipple covers only - I didn't tell Naomi and she walked in to two topless women who didn't have their nipple covers on yet... but she was a trooper and no one caught she was in shock!!!
4) My transfers that I made with tattoo ink on parchment paper worked fantastically... just need to find a paper that is a little more absorbent but still more resistant than bond paper!
5) Remember to tell all the girls to arrive with their hair and make-up already done so they don't put us off schedule messing about in the bathroom for a half hour!!
It was fun and I think they turned out well. We made the decision not to worry about shading/shadows, etc. due to time contraints and the venue - dark club so the lighting was not going to be overly bright!
All the colours are UV reactive - except for the black.
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