People have different choices of expressing themselves. Some people sit at a corner and cry their heart out if they are depressed. Other people become silent when they are in a depressed state. When people are happy, they tend to be overjoyed and tell the world of their happiness. People have different personalities that they have their own choice of expressing themselves. Doing an art work is one choice of expressing feelings like depression and happiness. Stenciling is a form of art where people can express themselves by doing their own designs.
Stenciling traces backs it roots to the era of the caveman where no technology was present. The cavemen must have used the natural resources afforded to him by mother earth. Hand stencils and evidences of leaves stencils were discovered in certain areas and dated back to this period. More than just doodling on the caves and leaves, the early stencil patterns are patterns that helped archaeologists and historians in determining important facts about the life in the Prehistoric Era.
Stenciling has proliferated in many different countries and has taken different forms. One form of stenciling is stenciling graffiti. When people hear the word graffiti, their common notion is that it is vandalism and it is against the law. Nonetheless, stencil graffiti has established its name as an art and has a big following.
This kind of stenciling utilizes paper, cardboard and other things to produce a picture or words that are reproduced easily. After drawing a design in the medium, the design is cut out and moved to a facade by using spray paint or roll on paint. Here are few things to consider when you are thinking of doing a graffiti stencil.
1.) Think of your purpose and motivation in doing the stencil graffiti. Understand your motivation so that you will have more expression and more emotion in your graffiti.
2.) Select a method to make stencil designs.
3.) Think of an image that will best represent your thoughts.
Stencil graffiti artists are people who represent their thoughts, emotions and principles. Oftentimes, people who use stencils in doing graffiti comes form the various social institutions. These institutions include the education, church and even the government. Activists and radicals use this form of stenciling to convey their ideas and protests. With the use of graffiti, people might be attracted to join in their advocacies and campaigns.
Stenciling graffiti have become a sub culture in most parts of the world. It is highly recognized as a form of art. Nonetheless, there are still countries which prohibit this stenciling art because they consider it as vandalism.
Stenciling art is not merely an art that expresses messages, ideologies and principles but it is more of calling the attention of others to the issues of their country. Graffiti are seen in streets and walls in different countries. Some government prohibits this art because of the messages that are written in the walls.
Stenciling graffiti is a very powerful medium where activists and nationalists alike can voice out their opinions. It is a good choice to call the attention of the government or some organization. Most of stenciled graffiti talk about change. Most graffiti artists are also against the government and wants reform.
Nonetheless, it is safe to say that stenciling graffiti is not merely an art but rather a catalyst for change.
Stenciling traces backs it roots to the era of the caveman where no technology was present. The cavemen must have used the natural resources afforded to him by mother earth. Hand stencils and evidences of leaves stencils were discovered in certain areas and dated back to this period. More than just doodling on the caves and leaves, the early stencil patterns are patterns that helped archaeologists and historians in determining important facts about the life in the Prehistoric Era.
Stenciling has proliferated in many different countries and has taken different forms. One form of stenciling is stenciling graffiti. When people hear the word graffiti, their common notion is that it is vandalism and it is against the law. Nonetheless, stencil graffiti has established its name as an art and has a big following.
This kind of stenciling utilizes paper, cardboard and other things to produce a picture or words that are reproduced easily. After drawing a design in the medium, the design is cut out and moved to a facade by using spray paint or roll on paint. Here are few things to consider when you are thinking of doing a graffiti stencil.
1.) Think of your purpose and motivation in doing the stencil graffiti. Understand your motivation so that you will have more expression and more emotion in your graffiti.
2.) Select a method to make stencil designs.
3.) Think of an image that will best represent your thoughts.
Stencil graffiti artists are people who represent their thoughts, emotions and principles. Oftentimes, people who use stencils in doing graffiti comes form the various social institutions. These institutions include the education, church and even the government. Activists and radicals use this form of stenciling to convey their ideas and protests. With the use of graffiti, people might be attracted to join in their advocacies and campaigns.
Stenciling graffiti have become a sub culture in most parts of the world. It is highly recognized as a form of art. Nonetheless, there are still countries which prohibit this stenciling art because they consider it as vandalism.
Stenciling art is not merely an art that expresses messages, ideologies and principles but it is more of calling the attention of others to the issues of their country. Graffiti are seen in streets and walls in different countries. Some government prohibits this art because of the messages that are written in the walls.
Stenciling graffiti is a very powerful medium where activists and nationalists alike can voice out their opinions. It is a good choice to call the attention of the government or some organization. Most of stenciled graffiti talk about change. Most graffiti artists are also against the government and wants reform.
Nonetheless, it is safe to say that stenciling graffiti is not merely an art but rather a catalyst for change.
We got to visit with an old friend last week ... It was a pool table that I built and installed in1993. The owners have recently sold the house and the table will be arriving at its new home at their sons house in Connecticut this Wednesday.
Its an antique table that I bought, planning to use it in my own home for myself and Sam and Will to enjoy. They were 8 and 10 at the time ... But, like the one before that one, a client came through as I was involved in the restoration and bought it before we finished. After losing two that way, I bought a more homely one that I painted and refelted and still own today ... Its how we got started in our pool table career ... I think weve made 14 or 15 now .... This one was #2. click the photos to enlarge them ....
It was in a beautiful home, which called for a really nice cue and accessory rack that also made the trip out ...
If youve never seen one in pieces, heres how it goes ... You unbolt and disassemble the pockets and rails, pry the million staples from the felt and you are left with the three pieces of slate that are screwed to the wood frame below.
Then the wood frame is unbolted and broken down into its various parts ...
And youre good to go ..
Youve got a bunch of pieces when youre finished but it all makes sense if you take it a step at a time ....
The house is a beauty, designed by Jeff Barnes, a Manchester architect noted for his style and attention to detail ... Here are a few images just so you get the idea ...
The main entry
Coming into the kitchen from the garage
We were making this table when the client saw the pool table we were working on at the same time ...
Detail of the ebony and abalone inlay
A classic Sam Ogden turning piece ...
And, a nice place to entertain ... great house !!!
