Monthly Archives: August 2013

ACCEPTANCE versus REJECTION by Ann Hardy

Posted on August 30, 2013 by noapsociety

Acceptance: the state of being accepted or acceptable, favorable reception; approval; belief. Rejection: the refusal to accept or to discard as unsatisfactory.   We all would prefer Acceptance! We must remember that rejection is not meant as a personal insult, … Continue reading →

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The Transience of Light

Posted on August 25, 2013 by noapsociety

Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul.” – Henri Matisse As we enter the last month of summer and head into fall, we become more aware of the effect of sunlight shining on the earth. Impressionistic painting places its emphasis … Continue reading →

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Representational versus Abstract Art

Posted on August 12, 2013 by noapsociety

So much has been written about Representational Art versus Abstract Art that I hesitate to even start; however, the truth is that people and art organizations preach and live under this separation each attesting to the virtues of the type … Continue reading →

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