"Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world." -Marilyn Monroe

This image is more than likely familiar to you guys, the infamous Marilyn Monroe along with one of her 'classic' poses. Marilyn Monroe started her career as a model for bathing suits, which soon evolved into an acting career. This specific pose comes from a broadway, The Seven Year Itch, which Marilyn Monroe had starred in herself along with Tom Ewell. 

This photograph is an example of art. Marilyn gives off the effect of energy but, also give off the idea of poise within her stance. Her facial expression expresses the feeling of shocked, but her eyes kind of throw off the idea. Monroe's hand adds onto the effect of her 'surprised' facial expression due to the vent unexpectedly pulling her dress above her legs. The black and white color exchange and her clothing demonstrates the time or goal of setting to the picture. 

Backround Information: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000054/bio

Photo Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/easmart/galleries/72157622469842899

Quote Source: http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/82952.Marilyn_Monroe

"Summertime.."

This photo was taken during my Summer Vacation of 2010 in the Philippines, shot by myself. Photography is considered a type of art. There are a lot of ways to express art through photography. For example, this expresses art because of its detail and the different messages throughout this one picture. This photo illustrates the palm tree's, the gate to the beach, the swimming pool along with the boats and clear blue sky in the background. It gives off a relaxing feeling, but also gives out a energy where as all you want to do is jump into the picture and have fun in it. The angle of the photo wasn't straight because then there wouldn't be much to take a picture of. There would just be the palm trees and maybe a boat in the background, not including the pool or the sky. 

Introduction

Art can be defined in many ways such as music, dance, drawings, paintings, sculptures, poetry, acting or pure nature. It is something that is used to express ones feelings or just a hobby. The definition is hard to explain, but it's just something that you see and know at the moment that, that object or scenery, is considered art. Art is more of a passion to me, not just something that I love to look at or collect or something. Both sides of my family are very talented, especially with art. Some sing, some dance, some draw, some paint, some beat-box and most of them take on photography. At a young age, I would love to sing and dance. As I grew up, I would watch my dad draw all these Disney characters and frame them just to put on my walls. I somewhat replaced my singing and dancing time with drawing or painting with my mom. I continue to sing, dance, draw or whatever type of art I can do when I have the opportunities to.