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Public School Administrators in Illinois Reach Pathetic New Low in Pursuit of Promoting “Inclusion”

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I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

High School Does Not Let Students Choose Prom Dates; Instead, Dates Assigned Randomly:
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/242488651-story

A high school in Illinois has an unusual rule: you don’t get to pick your prom date.

Instead, Aquin High School in Freeport has the boys draw names. Then each boy has to think of a creative skit to use to ask their date to the dance.

(Read entire article here…)

 My Commentary: At its core, Statism has always been at odds with freedom…

A Second Discussion Upon My Still Life Drawing, Using Black Charcoal

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Still Life Drawing, Using Black Charcoal Sticks,” after I shared it through the memories feature…

(first discussion took place here)

Rayn: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to create a still-life illustration, based on an arrangement of objects placed in the center of the room, using black charcoal sticks on grey 18×24 paper.

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: Amazing how you captured the shading so well, the Kleipe’s always had a knack for drawing exactly what we see in front of us!

Anke M.: That is stunning! Have you ever had a show Rayn? Obviously you are a serious multifaceted artist: music, painting, etc. I am in awe.

Rayn: Thank you, kindly, Anke. 🙂 The only shows I’ve participated in are the occasional live Hip-Hop and poetry ones, almost exclusively upon request.

Sara: I always loved this piece! Great job!

Arielle K.: You guys are really amazingly talented

A Third Discussion On My Recreation of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 “Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa”

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Recreating Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 ‘Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa’“…

(this is a continuation of a first discussion, which took place here, and a second, which took place here)

Rayn: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to recreate an illustration of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo‘s cira-1759 “Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa” using black ink, a dip pen, water and a paint brush on white 8×10 paper.

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: I love your works with black ink, they always come out looking perfectly shaded and professional

Rayn: Much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoy it!

Earlene E.: I feel motivated
I think I might post some of my artwork

Rayn: Skillz!

Earlene E.: i hear ya
i got a little somethin somethin goin on

Stephen K.: Rayn, you never told me about your ink art skills! Wow!

Genaire: Good work Sexy Lady.

Sara: Get these all framed and hung up!

A Second Discussion On My Recreation of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 “Roofs and Chimneys of Country Houses”

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Recreating Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Circa-1759 ‘Roofs and Chimneys of Country Houses’,” after I shared it using the memories feature…

(this is a continuation of a first discussion, which took place here)

Rayn: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to recreate an illustration of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo‘s circa-1759 “Roofs and Chimneys of Country Houses” using black ink, a dip pen, water and a paint brush on white 8×10 paper.

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: Amazing! I wish I had gotten a chance to work with a dip pen, it looks like a more effective way to work with shading then destroying your hands with colored pencils lol

Rayn: Thanks for the compliment! Dip pens are definitely fun! Well, so long as you’re willing to give up color to work in black and white, that is!

Sara: You should get back into the black and grey inkworks. You are so good at it!

A Second Discussion On My Recreation of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 “Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa”

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Recreating Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 ‘Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa’“…

(this is a continuation of a first discussion, which took place here)

Rayn: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to recreate an illustration of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo‘s cira-1759 “Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa” using black ink, a dip pen, water and a paint brush on white 8×10 paper.

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: I love your works with black ink, they always come out looking perfectly shaded and professional

Rayn: Much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoy it!

Earlene E.: I feel motivated
I think I might post some of my artwork

Rayn: Skillz!

Earlene E.: i hear ya
i got a little somethin somethin goin on

Stephen K.: Rayn, you never told me about your ink art skills! Wow!