Tuesday, November 15, 2016

About the Authoir



         Ryan Mayard has been inspired to create great pieces of art ever since he was a child. He lives in Springfield, Missouri in an apartment with his family members. His hobbies have always been drawing, painting, playing soccer, basketball, and other outdoor activities. He especially enjoys to travel.


Saturday, October 15, 2016

Artist Profile: Leonardo da Vinci

                Leonardo da Vinci’s full name is Leonardo da ser Piero da Vinci. And he is one of the most well known artist of the world. He has inspired many artists throughout history around the world. Da Vinci was born April 15, 1452, and died May 2, 1519, with the hometown of Vinci, Italy. Da Vinci’s mother, Caterina, was a peasant, and his father, Ser Piero, was a public official. His parents are placed in opposite parts of feudalism, levels of society in the medieval ages. Preventing his parents to be able to take part in marriage. Da Vinci had twelve siblings in the same household! His education was very simple, he had basic reading, writing, and math. Although, he was always struggling in his education, because he only spoke Italian, and they only spoke in Latin.                          
         
            Now about his relationships with others. Well, due to accusations, Leonardo da Vinci was almost certainly gay, but Leonardo da Vinci's most amazing portraits were of woman. Leonardo da Vinci is known as the man who loved women. But when really, the idea that Leonardo could be attracted by a woman was a surprise. Renaissance witnesses recorded that Leonardo da Vinci loved surrounding himself with beautiful young men. And at this moment, his homosexuality has been revealed. As he was younger, he had been accused twice of sodomy, gay sex. Although, he had never been prosecuted due to the men who were also charged had came from a wealthy and powerful families. With more proof, is that witnesses notice the way he had chose to depict women. He was also fighting-off sodomy accusations in Florence by the age of twenty-six years old. Leonardo da Vinci's friendship was between Gian Giacomo Caprotti da Oreno and Count Francesco Melzi. Some of Leonardo da Vinci's most well-known pieces include: Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Virgin of the Rocks, Vitruvian Man, and the Annunciation.

                  About the times of Leonardo da Vinci. Five major world events include: Brunelleschi creates linear perspective, Johann Gutenberg invents the printing press, Michelangelo paints the Sistine chapel, Leonardo da Vinci paints “The Last Supper”, and the Spanish Inquisition begins. The challenges faced by Leonardo da Vinci was that he was gay and being accused of heresy. And that's the main thing most people did not know about Leonardo da Vinci, was that he was actually gay. Anyway, the mediums that Leonardo da Vinci worked with was drawing, sculpture, and painting. Leonardo da Vinci was associated in the time of the Renaissance, and his most successful and famous works were the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and the Annunciation. The Last Supper is the last meal with Jesus Christ before he were to be executed. And all of the gospels are gathered together with Jesus at the center of the table, and the painting itself. The Mona Lisa is a self portrait of herself with an amazing landscape background behind her. Those were just some of the many creations by Leonardo da Vinci.

 And that's all folks!
Thanks for reading!

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Artist's Profile


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          This is one of the most well-known creations by Leonardo da Vinci, and most importantly one of my all-time favorites. Although, I'm not the only one in my family who loves this painting as much as I do. My religion is Christianity, but my other family members, on my mothers side, are Catholics, but either way this is all of our favorite painting. I've known this painting for my entire life, for as long as I could remember. Not only is this painting important to me and my families religion, but to see how detailed this painting is. Especially, realizing how much time Leonardo da Vinci took to make this picture perfection. And to me, looking at this painting, do to my religion, gives me the chills, in the good way. And every time I get those "chills", I feel as if God is in my presence because, every time I'm at church, I'm praying, or whatever in relation it is with God. And oh, if you have not noticed, but this amazing painting piece has been made using the technique of perspective. Perspective gives everything a three dimensional look, as you can see here.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Writer's as Readers...To Be Continued...


            The book, or books, that made me feel that way was Number the Stars, Hatchet, and The Maze Runner. What had made me not stop reading from these books was their suspense. Suspense is the main reason why I cannot put-down ANY book. Yeah, yeah there was a book that I couldn't put down...and it's the books I listed ABOVE!!! But sometimes, I have to admit, I would get into the book so much, I would nothing-but read ALL DAY!!!

Writers Dreaming



Well...I CANNOT, remember the last dream that I had last remembered. So, I couldn't say if talking about
those "bad dreams" "more power," but I CAN say, that talking or mentioning it could give it "more power", in a sense of having more negative thoughts or a negative self-esteem. And whenever bad news, bad dreams, or any other of those bad things, to me, does not gives it "more power".

Okay, so...I understand that certain people on the NBC Nightly News have some-sort-of  a traumatic experience, and feels, sometimes, as if they cannot even talk, for months! and then they start to slowly progress to their normal selves. But for something traumatizing to happen and not talk for what, almost FIVE YEARS! That is pretty insane, especially whenever someone heard her talk after all-of those years. I couldn't even imagine! I mean, I could easily imagine a kid getting really upset, and then to end-up not wanting to talk for a couple of days, but for five years! Yeah right! 

Of-course I am comfortable using another language! It's mine, and everyone else's culture, why should anyone feel uncomfortable with apart of their own culture?! That is kind-of disrespecting


Thursday, September 22, 2016

Free



I feel...

        "caged" whenever I'm stressed
        "caged" once I've been put-down
        "caged" whenever I had surgery




I feel...

        "free" whenever I'm feeling positive
        "free" when I'm in the kitchen cooking
        "free" whenever I'm with my friends




I feel...

        "trapped" around my mom
        "free" after making someone important proud
        "trapped" when I put myself down

Friday, September 9, 2016

Poems:

Family is gold
Like a fresh honeyed grilled cheese
Money that's glowing

Blue skies traveling
Calming vibes in the evening
To a moonlit path



Around, sea's crashing
Nothing but a beach
Truffling waves
Interesting views
Questioning leaving
Understanding
Endless horizon

Sea's shores shoring
I'm in relaxation
Leaving in sadness
Vacation never forgotten
Every moment cherished
Ryan's tanning



Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Ryan's Comments

Thank you! I've practically have forgotten about that group from Kickapoo who sang that song, "Fruit Cake." A I would have to completely agree about how much I loved that song as a kid. FYI. That's pretty awesome to continuously try to reach your goal! Cause I have to admit, I give-up on my goals quite often.

It's really cool how you have a book that's interesting, not only that, but the fact that this book is relate-able to you.

That's awesome...I too, enjoy telling my friends and family jokes, and appreciate the people who help you out in life.

THAT'S HILARIOUS! Every girl that I have known, had loved getting dressed ALL the time. LOL!

That's cool how you love to draw, especially since I love to draw too!

Friday, August 26, 2016

I am...Ryan Mayard




I am…
A utensil, placing my thoughts on a piece of paper creating shadings and outlines.
A golden, crispy, gooey, and cheese that stretches while melting in my mouth.
An area with hot, white sandy beaches, and near the most southern point at the edge of the U.S.
Sometimes a lazy day of sweat pants, t-shirt, and comfortable shoes straight from bed.


I am…
A country of pure culture and family oriented that’s south of the U.S. speaking the spanish language.
A traveling machine always looking for a new destination with lots to see.
An unselfish being who is a great gift giver, and is never thinking about himself.
A question of “Why God does what He does?”


I am…
A MAN, who had took-on eight major brain surgeries.
A person who thinks about the both sides of every situation
A person who cheers-up anyone who is in the “dumps.”
A gentleman who’s respectful to ALL woman


I am…
A designer who places other people’s ideas for their “structure” on a piece of paper.
A person who is inspired by Buddy Valastro and Mary Valastro.
Born from a state that celebrates and is known for Mardi Gras.
Someone who enjoys ALL food (besides okra, artichokes, and whole/uncooked onions).