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7 Types of Books That Teach Kids About Being Creative and Brave

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Every parent wants to raise children who are both imaginative and courageous. Books remain one of the most powerful tools for nurturing these qualities in young minds. Through stories, children learn to dream big, face their fears, and explore new possibilities in safe yet meaningful ways.

The right books can transform how children see themselves and the world around them. When kids encounter characters who overcome obstacles or create something beautiful from nothing, they internalize those lessons. They begin to understand that creativity and bravery aren’t mysterious traits reserved for heroes but qualities anyone can develop.
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LeRoy Neiman: Master of Motion and Sports Artistry

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Kentucky Derby By Leroy Neiman

This article delves into the artistic legacy of LeRoy Neiman, highlighting his unique approach to sports art, particularly his vivid, dynamic depictions of the Kentucky Derby. Known for his use of bold colors and a sense of movement, Neiman’s work captures the essence of various sporting events with a focus on the social and cultural dimensions they encompass.
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Eye On Design: Graphic Designer and Art Director Robin Hercia

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Love the One You’re With Poster By Robin Hercia (All Images Courtesy of the Artist)

To build a livelihood at the juncture where fine art and design merge, Robin Hercia drew on her experience as a multidisciplinary artist, tapped into her intuitive sense of how to individually serve each client, and sought to infuse appropriate projects with an essence of earth-based and eastern spiritual practices to establish a truly unique, bespoke approach to brand identity, graphic design and art direction. Based in Los Angeles, AWMYL is Hercia’s design studio, where she creates exciting graphic, surface, and printed product design specializing in, but not limited to, brand identities and products for clients working in the arenas of wellness, healing, yoga and mysticism.
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Don Cheadle Becomes Miles Davis in Miles Ahead

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Don Cheadle is Miles Davis in Miles Ahead (All Images Courtesy of Sony Classics)

Movies about Trumpet Playing Jazz Legends are a thing right now. Just last week, IFC released Born to Be Blue, a surreal art film based loosely on the life and career of Chet Baker. This week, Miles Ahead — actor, and first-time director Don Cheadle’s much-anticipated love letter to another groundbreaking jazz innovator, Miles Davis  — comes to the big screen after garnering all kinds of awards on last year’s festival circuit. It was worth the wait, because Miles Ahead is a fantastic film. Continue reading Don Cheadle Becomes Miles Davis in Miles Ahead

Graham Nash Signing New Book at Morrison Hotel Gallery in NYC – Saturday 9/28

Graham Nash Book

On Saturday, September 28th, rock music and photography icon, Graham Nash (The Hollies, Crosby Stills & Nash) will be signing copies of his book, Wild Tales: A Rock And Roll Life (Crown Archetype) at Morrison Hotel Gallery in Soho. The gallery will open at 11:00 AM for people to purchase copies of the book. Graham will be signing from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM.

Please Note that only copies of Graham’s new book — no other merchandise — will be signed!

The Morrison Hotel Gallery is located at 124 Prince Street, New York, NY 10012. Visit Morrison Hotel Gallery for more Information.

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