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Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.

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Fertile Ground

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 5, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011

Mabi Ponce de Leon's artistic representation of motherhood, fertility and life displayed at the Ohio Art League Gallery.

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Creative Arts

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 31, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Essay on creative arts and the true value of art and creativity.

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Rock Music IS Folk Art.

Posted by corbin thomas on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.

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Using Object Layers

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Tutorial on using object layers to add depth and creative possibilities to graphic projects.

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The art of judging

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 9, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

The art of judging has been undermined by misinterpretations of historic flaws in judging.

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Wildlife Art

Posted by Donald Olson on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011

Samples of wildlife art from Columbus-based artist Donald Olson.

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Tone Curve

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 22, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Tone Curve tutorial: how to use the Tone Curve function to edit a photo or graphic to bring out the optimum color and brightness.

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Dab Attributes

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 25, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

Video tutorial demonstrating the usage of dab attributes to control the look of brush strokes in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

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Introduction to Graphic Design

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 12, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

An introduction on graphic design software, with a focus on Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

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