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Art is my life. The scope of my work varied. I am an artist-esoteric , practicing astrologer, songwriter, singer, writer, poet. In my life a world of mysticism and creativity are closely intertwined. I think that talent is what is given by God to man from birth and should be protected and developed.The idea of creative works derive from space and his own dreams. I'm right-handed and left-handed at the same time. The genre in which I write my paintings, what I call the "magical energy painting". It is very close to surrealism and fantasy. What do you consider as inspirations for your paintings? Art is my life.I started drawing at 6 years old, but oil painting began writing to 12 years. I am inspired by the cosmos and music. My alias is the Sumerian word Ama-gi, which is a symbol of freedom. Very often ideas for new pieces come to me from dreams. In dreams I often see a starry sky, the planets, the moon huge, flying ships, a falling comet. I put in my paintings ...

You may not intuitively think of inclimate weather as a benefactor of the Arts but it most certainly is. Cinematographer Jose Andres Cortes grew up in Bogota, Colombia where it is cold and rainy throughout most of the year. As a result, he became fascinated with watching movies rather than playing soccer. While other children were studying passing techniques and strategizing how to best kick a goal, Cortes became aware of how camera angles, lighting, and other aspects of storytelling affected his emotions when watching films. At first he was transported into the stories and then came to understand that there was an entirely different story taking place in the art of production. Jose refers to his home of Bogotá as a city where dreamers from all over the country come to forge and transform themselves into great artists and professionals. Years later with many films to his list of credits, Cortes served as the DP for a film about a defiant dreamer in “What Happened at the Rio” which is ...

There’s no denying that the Chinese film industry has become one of the most successful and important industries and markets in the world. Holding its own with Hollywood and Bollywood, the naturally curious query might be, “How does the process differ in China from these other film Meccas?” A prime source for the answer is producer Bohan Gong. He has worked in both the US and China film industries with an emphasis on collaborations. As the sharing of professionals, ideas, and audience members increase between the US and China, Gong has successfully steered his way into a reputation as a highly valuable commodity. One of his early producer credits was on the Chinese film So Young which became a phenomenon. With a worldwide gross of $117,949,644 (forty times the production budget), twelve awards, and twenty-six nominations from the Golden Horse Film Festival, Shanghai Film Critics Awards, Chinese American Film Festival, Asia-Pacific Film Festival, and numerous others, So Young declared ...

Today we spotted one of the biggest entertainers in the Las Vegas of the Middle East, Dubai. He is the embodiment of the beat, a crazy mind…the percussionist Walter Scalzone How long have you been a percussionist and what do you love most about it? I started playing my first drum when I was 8 in a community of African kids where I used to spend afternoons in my hometown, Castel Volturno (Italy). I took it to the next level with studies and experiences on the stages (and dancefloors!) facing crowds from different nationalities and music tastes. This led me to experiment new sounds and percussions from all over the world, which now I adapt to the type of venue and audience. What I love the most is the connection with the crowd, when you start playing and the crowd feels you… feels your beat, your energy. We have been mesmerized by one of your shows, The Wa(l)ter Drums. Please tell us more about it! The Wa(l)ter Drums is unique show in the entire Middle East, based on t...

With matters of the heart, we can choose to laugh or cry at the intricate web of events and emotions which leads to happiness…or unhappiness. The Bright Side of Attraction is a film which pushes the hyperbolic limits of that comedy and passion. The enchantment that happens in matters of the heart is used in a literal sense for this story which gives every viewer someone to relate to among the characters. Sometimes seeing our own manners and actions performed by an actor onscreen can educate us more about ourselves and love, and do so less painfully than real life; all while making us laugh. As with your favorite comfort food, there’s nothing drastically different required for you to enjoy a story so warm and inviting. Jem is a woman but she is also a magical creature. While women are definitely enchanting, Jem is literally so. The daughter of a Cupid and a Succubus, Jem possess the often uncontrollable ability to claim the hearts of men, not necessarily of her own intentions. T...

You don’t have to live a self-centered life in order to live an existence on the edge; a prime example of this is cinematographer Ross Radcliffe. He has spent his life accepting and pursuing the more precarious and physically challenging productions. Whether living in a tent during Alaska’s 50 below temperatures for Discovery Channel’s The Last Alaskans or the thrice Emmy nominated Alaska: The Last Frontier , communicating the story of Thailand’s Boon Lott Elephant Sanctuary, or a plethora of other projects which don’t afford the comforts of a soundstage; Radcliffe’s work establishes him as a prolific professional with true artistic intent. Canadians are known for being outdoorsy. Growing up in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada gave Ross a foundation for the physical approach for which he is known. That might seem an unusual trait for a cinematographer to possess but once you consider the types of projects Radcliffe has been a part of, this makes perfect s...

For all of its ills, Social Media still possesses a great many benevolent attributes. Yes, it can allow for the vapid and self-centered to take center stage but it can also enrich your life quite a bit if used correctly. Main Street Hub has taken to the use of Social Media to promote and increase awareness of the diverse businesses Los Angeles has to offer. It’s hard to be aware of everything that a city the size of LA cultivates and Main Street Hub understands that many people, especially those forty and under find what their looking for in a number of online avenues like Instagram, Facebook, Yelp, etc. The eclectic work of photographer Yuya Parker has been a prominent and continual part of creating the online presence which MSH utilizes. MSH helps grow small businesses in LA by managing their social media content on sites like Yelp, Facebook, and Instagram. They study each business and find the best way to present them via social media content. Parker used the same talents he has em...

Every artistic professional has a decision to make concerning the course of their career. As the saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and so does the path which culminates in one’s vocational direction. Simmie Sangian is passionate about acting and discerning when it comes to the roles she undertakes, even when they might seem somewhat mundane at first glance. As an artist who feels that every opportunity allowed her has the potential of reaching someone on a very personal level, Sangian can be seen in a number of varied productions which communicate the experiences of a woman in the modern age. Quick to communicate that she is in no way averse to comedies or romance, Simmie’s work exhibits that this actress is deeply invested in the types of stories that pack a heavier punch than the run of the mill “date night” film. In the film Honor , Sangian champions young love and the LGBT community in her portrayal of Serena. This young girl is forced ...

There is only one name that comes to mind when elite homeowners and investors from the Middle East look to buy or sell real estate in Beverly Hills. That name is Iskander Lemseffer . He is the best in the L.A real estate business and is widely known among a wide range of elite international buyers and sellers alike. Iskander is well acquainted with the Arabic mentality because he lived in Dubai for 5 years. Iskander Lemseffer is the best when it comes to delivering quality results. Most of his work comes from referrals and repeated clients because he has a reputation of delivering quality results that are beyond his clients’ expectations. Lemseffer always puts your best interest in mind and has ample experience in the world of design and international real estate. This is one of many reasons to pick him for your real estate needs. The reason smart individuals such as yourself choose Iskander Lemseffer is because when he works for a client, he does so as their partner to fulfil...

There are many ideas about why an artist chooses their path. Some feel that it’s for attention and others believe it’s for money. Others point to self-importance while some feel that it’s based on a need to express. Director and producer Rain Zheng vulnerably admits to her own reasons stating, “I believe the artistic instinct usually comes from the part of our human life where we feel incomplete. The attempt to face, to touch, to understand, and to overcome this vulnerability is the journey of your creative expression. I like it when things are done in a personal way through one’s art form. Some people say a director only makes one movie all his/her life in the sense that their movie expresses who they are.” Although Zheng’s short film I Thought the World Had Come To an End is brief in terms of running time, its message is perennial. The film is proof that an exceptional film is not simply one that has a great story to tell but also is told in a unique and impactful way. Thi...

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Mahaloness is a contemporary artist from Calgary specializing in full spectrum painting, mural, animation and digital hybrid art. We have conducted an interview with him. How long have you been specializing in full spectrum painting, mural, animation and digital hybrid art? I have been developing my full spectrum art over the last 15 years, really honing in on my skill set in the last ten years. I went full immersion while in Toronto in 2004 attending film school with the aim to become a filmmaker. I was on a quest of self-discovery, with the desire to learn the art of self-expression. While in film school I was introduced to storytelling, and skill sets necessary to make a film. One of the skills I learned was storyboarding which put me into a regular practice of visualization and translating that into drawing. While in Toronto I was regularly exploring and documenting my experiences through street photography, writing and drawing. This was my first real encounter with urb...

After meeting the devil herself at a lonely crossroads not far outside of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Jim Jackson got an exclusive interview with the Princess of Darkness and a short-lived staff position as her PR writer. From that gig, he came away with a supernatural ability to tell a tale. Jim’s mission is to show that the stories we all grew up with – the heroes, the monsters, the adventures – are still solid, muscular realities that can shape our lives (for good or for ill). Jim is the author of Stones in My Passway: a Novel in Blues and How to Tell a Really Good Story about Absolutely Anything in 4 Easy Steps. He’s also a public speaking instructor, wine lover and amateur blues musician who can be found on the lonely, sepia-hued plains of Southern Alberta, or traveling the country, notebook, corkscrew and mouth harp in hand, looking for really good stories. Why do you think people are so taken in by a well-told story? Stories are who we are. When I say “I,” I mean ...