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Chalkeia: The Festival of Bronze Workers in Ancient Athens
In the many ancient Athenian festivals, Chalkeia stood out as a unique celebration dedicated to craftsmanship, particularly honoring the...
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Siege - The Boy In The Iron Box, Book 5 by Guillermo del Toro
Siege: The Boy in the Iron Box continues to deliver high-stakes tension in its latest installment, Siege, penned by Guillermo del...
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Wednesday Recipe Share: Gluten-Free Mummy Wrapped Hotdogs
👻 Happy (almost) Halloween, Sequel Squad! 🎃 Halloween is the perfect time for fun, spooky snacks, and this week’s exclusive recipe is...
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Worldbuilding for Epic Fantasy: Unleashing Creativity Beyond Boundaries
Creating a world for an epic fantasy novel can feel like embarking on an adventure of your own, where the only limits are your...
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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Mastering Portrait Techniques to Capture Fear and Anxiety: A Guide for Artists
Portraits have long been used to convey human emotions, from joy and triumph to sadness and despair. Among the most challenging emotions...
Oct 28, 20245 min read
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Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Risen – The Boy in the Iron Box , Book 4 by Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro continues to captivate with the haunting atmosphere and rising tension in Risen , the fourth chapter of The Boy in the...
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Wednesday Recipe Share: Gluten-Free Witch's Brew Smoothie
Greetings, spellbinding cooks! 👩🍳✨ This week, I’m conjuring up a potion perfect for spooky season—Gluten-Free Witch’s Brew Smoothie!...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Behind the Scenes: The Evolution of Maya Stone's World
Hey Tech Fund subscribers! I’m thrilled to finally share some long-buried history behind one of my most personal projects—my fantasy...
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Painting Haunted Landscapes into Your Portrait Paintings: Adding an Eerie Element to Traditional Art
In the world of fine art, portrait painting has long been a way to capture not just the likeness of a subject but their essence, emotion,...
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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Symbolism in Dark Romanticism: Exploring Art Through Shadows and Emotions
Dark Romanticism, a subset of the larger Romantic movement that flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries, is a fascinating genre of...
Oct 17, 20245 min read
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Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: To Find a Killer by Leah Brewer
To Find a Killer by Leah Brewer offers a twist on the traditional detective thriller, serving up a quirky, small-town mystery with a...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Weekly Recipe Share: Gluten-Free Monster Eyeball Cake Pops - For Exclusive Content Subscribers
Welcome back to another spooky Wednesday Recipe Share! Halloween is creeping closer, and this week I’ve got a frightfully fun treat for...
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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General’s Mid-Month Update: A Rough October for Your Favorite Feline - Brush Fund Subscribers
Greetings, loyal Brush Fund subscribers, It’s me, General—your noble, long-suffering feline correspondent. I know I’ve been quiet lately,...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Crafting a Spooky Atmosphere in Portraits Through Color and Texture
Creating a spooky atmosphere in portrait art is all about tapping into the emotional depth of the viewer, evoking feelings of unease,...
Oct 14, 20244 min read
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Thesmophoria: A Festival of Fertility and Female Power in Ancient Greece
The Thesmophoria was one of the most important religious festivals in ancient Greece, celebrated exclusively by women in honor of the...
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Spooky Pumpkin Soup with Ghost-Shaped Croutons: A Cozy Fall Treat
Welcome back to another Wednesday Recipe Share, exclusively for my loyal subscribers! With fall in full swing and Halloween creeping up...
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Behind the Scenes: Creating a Creepy Atmosphere for Blood Tide (Paint Level Subscribers)
Hey, Paint Fund Subscribers! As I dive into writing my latest novel, Blood Tide , I've been obsessing over how to create the perfect...
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Mastering Dark Shadows and Lighting for Halloween-Themed Portraits
Halloween presents the perfect opportunity for photographers and artists to experiment with moody, dramatic lighting techniques that...
Oct 7, 20244 min read
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Mad Hatter Day: Celebrating the Whimsy of Wonderland on October 6th
Mad Hatter Day, observed on October 6th, is a quirky holiday inspired by one of the most beloved characters from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s...
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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The Festival of the Old Woman (Nubaigai): A Celebration of Ancient Wisdom and Harvest
The Festival of the Old Woman, known as Nubaigai in Lithuanian, is a time-honored tradition that stands at the intersection of pagan...
Oct 5, 20243 min read
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