DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Dogs Divine 5: Wendy’s GoD & DoG

If your life has ever been touched by a dog, you must find it curious that G-O-D and D-O-G have the exact same three letters just arranged in a different … Continue reading

January 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Dogs Divine 4: Paul’s Dear Martha

These days when we hear somebody talk about a Martha, we automatically think of Martha Stewart. But in the late 60’s there was a Martha that was revered in one … Continue reading

January 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Dogs Divine 3: Norah’s Man of the Hour

We continue with our series on poetry dedicated to man’s best friend. According to Mother Nature Network, “Ninety-one percent of pet owners consider their animals to be family, and more … Continue reading

January 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Dogs Divine 2: Cat says ‘I Love My Dog’

Cat says ‘I love my Dog’. It may sound ironic but it’s true. The Cat we’re talking about is CAT STEVENS (now known as Yusuf Islam) , a recording artist. That ironic … Continue reading

January 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Dogs Divine 1: Ode to Sabrina

Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! We started the year with a horse crafting series, then snail illustrations by Kozue. Now we look into the written word dedicated … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 5: Mating Hermaphrodites

If you have seen the movie TURBO, you probably remember the scene at the INDY 500 when a kid captures Theo and asked “Hey, are you a boy or a … Continue reading

January 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 4: Tiny But Mighty

Today we answer the question – It’s a given that snails are slow, but are they weak too? 今日は、「カタツムリは遅いけれど、弱いの?」という質問に答えてみたいと思います。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “Snails are very strong and can lift up … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 3: Living with No Rush

Today we look into an aspect of the snail’s character that we are all familiar with – it’s speed, or lack thereof. 今日は、カタツムリのスピードなど、私たちにとって馴染み深いカタツムリの特徴に焦点を当てていきましょう。   Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “Garden snails … Continue reading

January 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 2: Snail Trail

Today we start our feature on fun snail facts accompanied by Kozue Yamamoto’s lovely snail drawings. 今日は山本梢さんの素敵なドローイングと共に、カタツムリの面白い生態について紹介します。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “While moving, snails leave behind a trail of mucus. … Continue reading

January 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 1: Q & A with a Visual Poet

Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! This week I bring you the snail illustrations of a young and passionate Japanese visual poet by the name of KOZUE YAMAMOTO.    I … Continue reading

January 13, 2014 · Leave a comment