... so low, like awkward young birds just about to graze the tree tops. Staying home in the safety of my own apartment never even crossed my mind. Once I made my way outside and looked towards the water front, it all seemed a bit more serious, and I noticed people beginning to gather on their rooftops, ... begun to unfold. The sun was reflecting off of the white washed walls, casting shadows of the window panes onto the white floor. A man whom I had never seen before came walking towards me, looking me dead in the eyes. His shirt was a faded olive color, his neatly trimmed hair was jet black...

• Word Count: 1722
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... hardships are displayed through men rushing enemy lines, coming up hostile beaches, and climbing cargo nets. The difficulties of the jobs are portrayed through scenes of shipbuilding, mooring of boats. All this is pronounced by the only two full color paintings of the set. The triumphant launching of completed boats, after significant work contributions from all parties involved. This work was done with Georges Schriber in ... know to use both egg tempera as well as oils. When applying these types of paints he most commonly used a board or canvas to paint on. Another form of paint used ...

• Word Count: 2470
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Canvas. Paint thrown on the white with mastery of a brush. A weathered pink background. Not hot pink. The color of ballet slippers. A pink that calms the mind. The bottom fifth of the painting, however, is green. Forest green with the slightest hint of white brushed on in a disorderly fashion, but not ... without intense thought. The green is used as a shelf or table, complementing the faded shade of pink. On the green sits a craggy, windswept, but sturdy vase. More of a pitcher actually; one that might hold iced tea or water ... . Not lemonade though. The vibrant shades of the pink or ...

• Word Count: 1957
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... off by Brett. Thus, Robert is leaving Pamplona a broken man who feels confused and betrayed by his friends and what he thinks is the love of his life. Through changing Robert's environment I intend on illustrating his true personality. The manner in which he will affect those around him, as well ... recovering from being hurt by previous friendships. Robert's desire to experience the City to the fullest coupled with the excitement he showed in telling his stories of his travels, was noticed by his friends. In particular, Brian was amazed by the passion and drive that Robert had at his a...

• Word Count: 2361
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

... Canvas. Paint thrown on the white with mastery of a brush. A weathered pink background. Not hot pink. The color of ballet slippers. A pink that calms the mind. The bottom fifth of the painting, however, is green. Forest green with the slightest hint of white brushed on in a disorderly fashion, but not ... without intense thought. The green is used as a shelf or table, complementing the faded shade of pink. On the green sits a craggy, windswept, but sturdy vase. More of a pitcher actually; one that might hold iced tea or water ... . Not lemonade though. The vibrant shades of the pink or ...

• Word Count: 1807
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School