ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
@ 6 pm
Page 8 March 2018
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
THE ART OF TATTOOING
Throughout history , humans of all cultures have been distinguishing their bodies with art . From paying tribute to their religions , marking social hierarchy , or simple body beautification , this form of art has been documented as far back as 3250 BC . Many tattoos tell the stories of people ’ s past , their beliefs , and their heritage . Tattoos have even been used to cover blemishes and scars that have haunted their bodies . Once covered up , they are left with a heightened sense of self-esteem and confidence . Where they were once plagued with a mark of embarrassment , there now stands a permanent work of art for them to
ROLL YOUR D20
You enter the cave when suddenly out from the stalactites falls a Goblin , and it gains an immediate turn . Ugh , Don ’ t you just hate when that happens ? Oh well looks like you just have to go with the flow , but that ’ s precisely what you ’ re supposed to do . When the Dungeon master leads you to a cave full of goblins you trust your character will survive the fight . My name is Gavin Cosby , and I lead a group of young adults ( and some not so young adults , I ’ m looking at you Jason ) in adventures within the
realm of imagination . How does one pave the way for organized imagination ? Well , luckily I didn ’ t have to do much work , thanks to Wizards of the CoastTM . Wizards of the Coasts Dungeons and Dragons is an expansive format for creating and enjoying Tabletop Role Playing Games , where people much like you and myself can indulge into bringing our imagination to life . Partnered with AWAKE Coffee Co ., I can host this adventure every Thursday night at 6:00 pm . In this room , we delve into friendship and fun by completing quests and slaying dragons . What ’ s the reason someone would host a D & D campaign in public you ask ? Well , being a part of AWAKE my drive is to bring people into what it looks like to be in a community , and what better way to lead the people whom most would deem outcasts into a community than to provide them the enjoyment they get at home , but with other people . My heart is for those viewed as “ weirdos ” or “ outcasts ” to come to the knowledge and understanding of true love through building lasting relationships with people who authentically love them . The way I see it , people viewed this way are just
COME PLAY RPG !
treasure .
Today ’ s skill of tattooing requires the artist to be well-versed in all facets of art . Similar to the art of painting and drawing , there are many artistic disciplines in tattooing . Realistic , traditional , neo-traditional , black and gray , Polynesian , new-school , and portraits are just a few examples of the different styles that today ’ s artist must be able to perform . Just like the most famous artists in history , tattoo artists must know the fundamentals of art for instance lines , depth , shading , proportion , movement , and balance . Tattoo artists must be able to give their living canvases a custom piece
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday @ AWAKE Coffee Community
@ 6 pm
THE ART OF MOTION
I can remember my first recital , the thrill of all eyes on me as I tip-toe and pranced in a circle , dressed as a lion to the song Animal Crackers in My Soup . Of course , I was only three years old . My name is Noelle Cosby , and many people know me as “ you know the AWAKE Coffee lady ,” but I am much more than coffee . My heart ’ s passion is helping others realize their God-given destiny , while still holding true to my own life ’ s passion . That passion is to inspire others through the Art of Motion . As a threeyear-old in a preschool ballet class , I had no idea how dance would become a part of who I was . I have come to define dance as creative movements that tell a story bringing freedom to those that witness the dancer express themselves through motion .
Over these many years , I have had the opportunity to train in various dance disciplines and have taught many a young dancer . I have encouraged many around me to explore motion as a means of embracing a positive self-image . I want them to express themselves through inspirational movement . In my years of coaching others in dance , I had the honor of witnessing women that viewed themselves as less than beautiful begin to change their poor self-image . I ’ ve seen women embrace the princess within through ballet and inspirational movement .
that encompasses their originality and distinguishes them from their peers .
Aside from the principles of art , body modifiers have the unique challenge of a moving breathing canvas which requires rhythm , sharp reflexes , and anticipation of movements . Multiple factors make up a successful tattoo session . The artist must be comfortable , the client must be comfortable , the machines to be correctly tuned and the environment must be sterile . Tattooing is an artform that requires trust , creativity , and inimitability . Tattoos are art that enhances and embraces a walking canvas .
Fred Besaw Frogman
Tattoo Artist
people striving for friendship and love . My passion is to invite them to a place where they can become who they desire to be . A large part of this Live RPG platform is creating one ’ s ideal character , deciding who you want to be , and creating an artistic identity in the process . If you desire to reflect the image of a Holy Knight , then the character you build will reflect that . In my estimation , there is no better way to share love with these fantastic creatives than to encourage them in their creativity and accept them for who they were made to be . We desire to see the way you see yourself and our heart ’ s desire is to bring a Hero out of you . My goal is to watch the people in the gaming community come alive to a real and accepting community of people . I want to build lasting friendships with each other around a table instead of sitting alone interacting with a screen and people halfway across the world playing the same video game . Being physically present is so important because when in the safe presence of others you are more likely to open up and express who you are . I end with this thought .... We have heard of making mountains out of molehills ( which is a real representation of the overcoming power it takes ), but have you heard of making a Hero out of an outcast . -------Roll your d20 and keep on playing .
Gavin Cosby The Dungeon Master
As I sat at a table during our weekly staff meeting , our newly invited leader , Gavin Cosby spoke of his heart for Role Playing Games . I felt like a proud mama , and I know my face was gleaming with admiration for this young adult who started playing a game for fun and then turned it into something much bigger than that . I remember being in high school and college and looking at the people playing dungeons and dragons . I won ’ t lie , I wasn ’ t too sure about these people . I thought dungeons
I am amazed at how simple motion can bring such a level of freedom . So give it a try . You don ’ t have to be a trained expert to experience the freedom motion brings . Close the curtains , play your favorite song and go nuts . Jump . Leap . Tip-toe and move . You will be glad you did . If after you discover the Art of Motion you decide that this is an expression that you want to know more about you can always visit the many creative arts studios in the East Atlanta region . My personal favorite is Dominy School of Performing Arts located on Salem Rd . in Conyers , Ga . Mrs . Paula Dominy has been teaching and inspiring dancers in this area for years and has inspired me over and over to never stop dancing .
Noelle Cosby
and dragons was a bizarre game . Gavin brought people together to play RPG because he has a passion for giving space to anyone for being who they truly are . When playing RPG , you can be any character that your mind can create . When you are given the freedom to choose your character , you are then calling out what the person honestly feels about themselves . Gavin has a desire to bring community to those who desperately want community but they have struggled in the past with finding that community . Community comes when people gather around and playing a game face to face instead of staring at a computer or television screen . Gavin said he had one friend in particular who has been dramatically impacted by the game . He said that when he met this friend , he walked into class and sat down beside him . They looked at
• Acting
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• Slow , Latin & Swing each other , and one mentioned the color of the sky , and the other said it was like the sky from a video game that they had both played . He said they instantly hit it off as friends . In the coming weeks , Gavin noticed that his friend no longer stayed at home all the time but he was out and about . He was looking at the television screen , but instead , he wanted to hang out with Gavin and play RPG with his friends . This friend has become one of Gavin ’ s very best friends . Gavin has a unique ability to draw people into relationship . If you are interested in gaming , especially RPG games , come and play with these guys on Thursday nights at AWAKE Coffee Community . They play on the first Thursday of the month and the third Thursday of the month .
Lauren Roberts Editor
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