8-bit and 16-bit pixel art have a timeless charm. While some modern pixel art games will make players feel nostalgic because of their retro style, some expand on what the aesthetic can be in new ways. Pixel games prove time and time again that realistic-looking visuals aren’t necessary to convey […]
Beautiful Art
Hunger and excess: Beyond pretty food art
The return of the L.A. lunch? Plus a mole stand’s closure, Porridge + Puffs 2.0 and the death of young pastry chef. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with this week’s Tasting Notes. The food of art Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin (French, 1699-1779), “Still Life with Fowl,” c. […]
Dine Surrounded By Art At This Acclaimed Restaurant In Kentucky
You don’t have to look too hard to find a great restaurant in Kentucky. Whatever cuisine you’re craving, there’s undoubtedly a delicious restaurant sure to satisfy. For those who want to take things a bit further — turning dining into a delightful experience for all the senses […]
A beautiful fusion of two distinct art forms that left visitors
The Gateway Gallery’s “Coming to Fore” exhibit has concluded, but its impact lingers on in the minds of those who were able to behold the stunning display of ingenuity and artistry. Romina Batino-Stiffler and Mierro Castrillo’s masterpieces captured the essence of their respective crafts and brought them to the forefront […]
Alton Kung Fu school focuses on ‘beautiful art physically’
ALTON — Do you want to find out the design of Kung Fu you see in the videos? Then glimpse to the Milton Schoolhouse in Alton, in which the Iron Dragon Hung Kuen, a Southern Shaolin Kung Fu school, holds classes in this historic, disciplined and usually gorgeous martial art. […]
Madison County Kung Fu school focuses on ‘beautiful art physically’
ALTON — Do you want to understand the fashion of Kung Fu you see in the films? Then glimpse to the Milton Schoolhouse in Alton, where the Iron Dragon Hung Kuen, a Southern Shaolin Kung Fu college, retains classes in this ancient, disciplined and typically lovely martial art. “The main […]