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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...