“Rembrandt lighting is a timeless technique that combines strong directional light with subtle shadows to evoke emotion and drama in photographic compositions.” (1) What is Rembrandt lighting? How is this artistic interplay of light and shadow applied in film? Rembrandt: “Do you know about ‘lighting’? I invented it.” The name “Rembrandt lighting” comes from the […]

In this open toolkit, we will learn three principles from André Breton’s Manifesto of Surrealism as a foundation for our creative expression:The open toolkit is inspired by surrealism, particularly the works of Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. This is why I chose Joan Miró’s Ciphers and Constellations, in Love with a Woman (1941) as the featured […]

Introduction   For a long time, our understanding of sound has been “listening” because sound is abstract. Can we hear and see sound at the same time? Interestingly, the answer is yes. In fact, many artists have made related attempts to combine sound with art, allowing the audience to see the shape and color of […]

About “Printing in Woodlands” : URL:https://thelansdownehouseofstencils.com/2023/01/19/printing-in-woodlands-the-exhibition/     Have you ever thought about printing without artificial materials? Have you ever seen the colors of nature itself? Introduction: The concept of ecological aesthetics Philosopher Arnold Berleant believes that ecological aesthetics, as a cross-disciplinary discipline combining aesthetic concepts and ecological consciousness, advocates aesthetic experience to help us […]

Introduction “Weaving Your Emotions” combines colour and weaving to help you explore and express your emotions creatively. Colours are powerful means of emotional expression. German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Theory of Colours (1970)  offers a starting point, emphasising the psychological and emotional impact of colour.1 Artist Josef Albers’s Interaction of Color ([1963] 2013) complements […]

Have you ever experienced moments when emotions are hard to put into words, but wanted to find a unique way to express them? Is there a creative way for you to revisit your story and find resonance and strength in it?

Introduction Video: Emotional Reflection Toolkit: A Guide to Mindful Creativity

Introduction: Study goals: 1.Through this study, learners can understand the basic process of paper-cutting art and can complete the basic paper-cutting operation. 2.By understanding the background and meaning of paper-cut art, we can explore the traditional cultural customs and folk customs originating in China. 3.This study does not set up any barriers, and it is […]

Introduction： Goals: Through the Open Toolkit practice, participants will be able to master basic leaf rubbing techniques and experience the uniqueness of leaf textures. Participants are encouraged to think about the connection between the individual and the environment, and by using naturally fallen leaves in their artwork, the ‘life’ of these materials continues in the […]