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Written by Teresita Blanco (The Artsy Sister)
Rebab Anime Drawing Instrument
The Rebab is an interesting string instrument. It was spread through Islamic trading routes. It is one of the oldest bowed instruments. The first one appeared in the 8th century. There are three main types. The one I drew is the spike fiddle variant. It is normally made of parchment or sheepskin. The instrument is normally used to play the basic melody. The instrument doesn’t have a standardized scale. It is normally played with the buka, as part of an ensemble of music. In Malaysia, the rebab is important for traditional music. It is also played for healing ritual mass...
Ringdoll BJD Ange in Different Outfits Photoshoot
Today, I did a bjd doll photoshoot. It features my smallest doll in many different outfits. The doll was made by Ringdoll. I wasn’t certain what type of background I wanted to go for. I ended up making two small sets for the photoshoot. Since she is a small doll, it is pretty easy to set up the background elements. The first set features checkerboard background. The other is themed after a library. I had a few miniature books in the mix, as well as a novelty sharpener that resembled a typewriter. As far as the dresses,...
Keytar Anime Drawing
The Keytar is a synthetic instrument. The precursor of the keytar was created in Vienna in 1795. It was a portable piano called orphica. It the evolved into the piano accordion that first appeared in 1852. The modern keytar first appeared Weltmeister, a manufacturing company in East Germany. Overtime, other companies developed their own versions of the Keytar. It became quite popular in the 1970s and 80s. Even today, it still gets played often. Some of the early keytar players include Paul McCartney and Jan Hammer. I hope you find this information about the Keytar amusing. This is Teresita Blanco,...
My Dream Valley BJD Photoshoot Elf, Fox and Dragon Dolls
This is a little photoshoot featuring my 3 Dream Valley bjd dolls. My tallest bjd doll is a Dream Valley Elf. I have been thinking of getting some new Dream Valley dolls. I am waiting to see if there is a cool new design that I like. I was going to get a jellyfish doll, but I changed my mind in the end. I am going through a bit of an austerity period. I want my stack to increase for no particular reason. The only new doll that I am waiting for is a Doll Chateau Satyr doll....
Rudra Veena Music Instrument Anime Drawing
Today, I wanted to talk a little bit about the Rudra Veena. It is also known as the Bin in Northern India. It is a string instrument used in classic Hindu music. It is most commonly heard in dhrupad music. The instrument has a deep bass sound. The instrument is quite ancient. It gained prominence in the 15th century during the reign of Zain-ul Abidin. After India became independent, the traditional patronage for the instrument stopped. This contributed to its decline in popularity. These days there are very few players of the Rudra Veena. According to oral tradition, the instrument...