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In most cases, the improper management and disposal of different types of wastes can cause a variety of health issues to humans. These can include skin irritation, respiratory problems, and other illnesses. For example, wastes that release dioxins and other toxins are dangerous, especially when they’re diffused into the air people breathe. Moreover, toxic chemicals from waste leaking into bodies and streams of water can also be harmful to people who consume that water on a regular basis.Continue Reading

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Whether you’re organizing a small meeting or a large conference, event planning isn’t an easy task, as you may think. Every event, no matter how simple or complex you want it to be, requires keen planning. From budget estimation to marketing your event, there are several components you need toContinue Reading

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What is your process in finding new ideas for your paintings? CL: When I feel a spark about a particular subject or idea, I begin to play with it. I take photos, and I research about it. I call this my “play period,” which is a big part of myContinue Reading

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French composer Claude Debussy was regarded as the founder of musical Impressionism. His composition for piano, Reverie, shares characteristics with Impressionist painters, Monet especially.  Debussy’s Reverie is my interpretation of a Monet water garden in Giverny, France. Available unframed at BlackBird Frame & Art, 365 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. (828) 225-3117.Continue Reading

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Approaching the studio and plein air work with nature Interview by Dennis Ray Accomplished artists throughout history, including Renoir, Leonardo da Vinci, Degas, and Cassatt, worked in more than one medium.  Many had a passion for the luminance and versatility of pastel. Deborah Squier also has a penchant for pastelContinue Reading