DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Cello con affetto 2: Cellists in Love- Tomo and Nao Toyoda (Japan)

Today  I bring you the  story of Tomo and Nao Toyoda – two cellists who met at a cello festival and fell in love. DDoA: When did you start playing cello? Tomo: … Continue reading

September 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 5: Co-op Radio

Yesterday I featured how Vancouverites are letting their voices be heard through a green light campaign in the False Creek neighbourhood. Today, I bring you yet another commendable practice of … Continue reading

July 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 4: Peaceful Protest

If you are opposed to something your government is doing or not doing, speak up, or in the case of Vancouverites – light up! During a recent visit to Vancouver, … Continue reading

July 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 2: Community Gardens

For most city dwellers around the world- access to land for growing their own food is usually minimal to nil. However, in the city of Vancouver the government and the community refuse to … Continue reading

July 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Community Living in Vancouver 1: Keys to the Streets

On a recent visit to Vancouver, I caught glimpses of the inspiring and commendable art of community living in the coastal metropolis. Today we begin with the Keys to the Streets summer program. … Continue reading

July 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Spring ‘Roll’ Crafts 5: The Blooming Tree

Today I will show you how you can make a lovely flowering tree using a paper towel roll, a doily, some cardboard and stickers. Materials: paper towel roll doily cardboard … Continue reading

April 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Spring ‘Roll’ Crafts 4: The Butter-Roll

Today I will show you how to make a faux stained glass butterfly using a toilet paper roll and a transparency sheet (acetate). Materials: toilet paper roll transparency sheet (acetate) … Continue reading

April 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Spring ‘Roll’ Crafts 3: The Watercan Man

Spring is a time for gardening and flowers. And yes, watering cans too! Today we will create a mini watering can using a toilet paper roll and some simple cardboard … Continue reading

April 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

“Spring Roll” Crafts 2: The Polka Bunny

For the second part of our Spring Roll Crafts series, I bring you The POLKA BUNNY. I will show you how to make The Polka Bunny Sticker Activity Kit that … Continue reading

April 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

“Spring Roll” Crafts 1: The Potted Sunflower

Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! This week I bring you a special series on Spring crafts using a toilet paper roll as a basic material. Thus, I … Continue reading

April 14, 2014 · Leave a comment