Borobodur is one of the most important places of Buddhism in the world. The temple, which was originally dedicated to Shiva was built in the eighth / ninth century. It was the time when Java was still under Hinduism and Buddhism influence. I must admit that after so many temples that we saw on our …
After 11 long hours on the VIP bus from Luang Prabang we arrive to Luang Namtha. It was 6 in the morning. We were one of 5 passengers who finished their trip here, at this deserted ghost bus station. One day is really enough for the town and it surroundings (mostly hills and the rice …
We spent last week in Laos. Even though so far we stayed on the bitten path, that most of the backpackers are heading to, it gave us plenty opportunities to admire the beautiful nature, interesting colorful culture and experience the hospitality of Laotian people. It also gave me many interesting photographic opportunities. The below pictures …
T-shirts with the unique manually painted motifs are sagnificant element of my artistic portfolio. All motifs on the t-shirts are with hands, brushes or sponges. Special paints for textiles and fabric are used for creating the original motifs. After drying, the painting is hardened by heating and cooling it a few times. As a result it is …
Ever since I studied Russian (especially medieval Russian) history and culture I was fascinated by Icons and their power and symbolism. I heard the opinions, that icon can not be written by the technique alone. Traditional Icon Writers usually prepare themselve spiritually. They follow the process of preparation, which is more of a constant state …
We had one night in Trivandrum – few hours in between the trains to kill. Our train to Madras was at 4am in the morning, so we left the rucksacks in the cloakroom and went to see the city by night. It was around 10 pm. With plenty of time in our hands and the …
One night in Trivandrum and communist posters of Kerala Read More »
First trip to Asia. We started from India. We read many guide books, travel forums and watched many movies. Still, what we have seen here was not what we expected. It is exceptionally difficult to explain. Some things I love about India but there are other that I do not like that much, and many other things that I …
Last weekend me and my friend went to Belfast to meet another friend. We had a fantastic time of course:) There was some beer, mould wine at the Christmas market, we tasted some continental dishes, met many friendly people. We happened to see a fantastic performance of this samba band that appeared from nowhere and …
When I immerse myself in something that I want to paint, the idea for the painting becomes clear to me. Because quite often I start painting without knowing exactly how it will turn out, as I put those first colors on the support, I am always nervous about what I am doing, because I do …
Did you know that Dublin is famous for being the hometown of Dracula creator, Bram Stoker? I didn’t realise since recently. Knowing that I cant be surprised that Dublin knows how to throw a proper Halloween party filled with beer and fear. Streets of Dublin turn into a massive party ground on the Halloween night, …
I am getting quite good at halloween make -up 🙂 This year I have painted faces for couple of Draculas, I made the Corps Bride make up and the LadyVampire Make Up. I also made few bullet hole make ups using wax, paint and fake liquid blood. Every year before Halloween some of us face the …
For a long time I was studying various painting techniques. One of my favourite ones is painting on Fabric. And this is for a couple of reasns. Firstly, it is practical and secondly it is creative. With little bit of imagination and manual skills any sort of fabric (top, t-shirt, handbag, coat etc) can be …
ABSOLUT Fringe is Ireland’s largest multi-disciplinary arts festival. Now in its 17th year, the festival stages up to 525 events in over 40 venues, and around 150,000 people have at least one Fringe experience during the Festival. For 16 days the festival transforms Dublin into a ‘dream factory’, an exposé of great creative talent from …
Pride parades for the LGBT community (also known as gay pride parades, pride events and pride festivals) are events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) culture. The events also at times serve as demonstrations for legal rights such as same-sex marriage. Most pride events occur annually and many take place around June to commemorate …
