Mar27

Pythagoras and the Number 7

Posted on March 27, 2016 by marion

Number 7

The Sketchbook Project “is the world’s largest library of artists’ books…” The sketchbooks also travel North America and even the world via the Mobile Library. For more information, go to https://www.sketchbookproject.com.

I participated in the Sketchbook Project in 2012 and 2013. It’s time to take part again. This year’s theme is Numerology and the visual power of numbers and letters and their relationship to each other.

“The universe is based on the fundamental reality that all things are related and within that underlying notion of unity, all things are energy.”

from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology

The Number 7 is the number of solitude, contemplation, inner wisdom and mysticism. The number 7 is found in the universe (much like other numbers like the 3 and the 4):

7 days of the week

7 days in each moon phase

7 colors of the spectrum

7 notes on the musical scale

7 energy centers (chakras)

The symbol of the number 7 is the seven pointed star and the seven-branched Tree of Life.

Associated with the Number 7 is the color purple and the letters G, P and Y.

For further reading:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology is the study of the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

He based his system of names and numbers on his belief that nature is composed of numerical relationships. Numbers are a source of form and energy and numbers 1 through 9 represent the nine stages of the cycle of life.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Pythagoras, however, associated numbers with many ideas not just divine law. For example, he explored musical harmony through mathematics and called his concept “The Music of the Spheres.” Pythagoras believed that everything vibrates to its own special harmony; the higher the vibration, the more (or positive) force it has but the lower the rate of vibration, the less (or negative) force it has.

Mar20

Pythagoras and the Number 6

Posted on March 20, 2016 by marion

Pythagoras and the Number 6

Number 6

“The universe is based on the fundamental reality that all things are related and within that underlying notion of unity, all things are energy.”

from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology

The Number 6 is the number of the Cosmic Mother who is nurturing, loving, supportive and understanding. Thus 6s give to others and to their communities but they must have harmony and balance in their personal lives.

The symbol of the number 6 is the double triangle or the six-pointed star which is known as the Star of David.

Associated with the Number 5 is the color indigo and the letters F, O and X.

For further reading:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology is the study of the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Mar13

Pythagoras and the Number 5

Posted on March 13, 2016 by marion

Pythagoras and the Number 5

Number 5

“The universe is based on the fundamental reality that all things are related and within that underlying notion of unity, all things are energy.”

from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology

The Number 5 is the number of risk taking and change, energy and investigation. Number 5s are sensual and all about the five senses and the physical world. Naturally curious, number 5s are progressive-minded and seek freedom and adventure through exploration and discovery.

The symbol of the number 5 is the pentagram.

Associated with the Number 5 is the color turquoise and the letters E, N and W.

For further reading:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology is the study of the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Mar6

Pythagoras and the Number 4

Posted on March 6, 2016 by marion

Pythagoras and the Number 4

Number 4

“The universe is based on the fundamental reality that all things are related and within that underlying notion of unity, all things are energy.”

from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology

The Number 4 is the number of stability and security. Number 4s are traditionalists; they respect order and discipline. The number 4 (like the number 3) is also represented in the universe:

4 seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall

4 elements: fire, wind, earth and water

4 directions: east, west, north, south

4 aspects of matter: mineral, gaseous, animal, vegetable

4 human functions: sensation, feeling, logical thought, intuition

The symbol of the number 4 is the square.

Associated with the Number 4 is the color green and the letters D, M and V.

For further reading:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology is the study of the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Feb28

Pythagoras and the Number 3

Posted on February 28, 2016 by marion

Pythagoras and the Number 3

Number 3

“The universe is based on the fundamental reality that all things are related and within that underlying notion of unity, all things are energy.”

from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology

The Number 3 is the number of enthusiasm, imagination and an optimistic happy spirit. The number 3 represents the trinity in a variety of ways:

mother, father, child

life, birth,death

past, present, future

To Pythagoras, the mystic, the triangle symbolized the Number 3 which represented the trinity found in the universe. Myths and folk tales have a beginning, middle and an end and often present protagonists with choices: 3 doors, 3 riddles to solve, 3 guesses, 3 doors, 3 chances.

Associated with the Number 3 is the color yellow and the letters C, L and U.

For further reading:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology studies the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Feb21

The Sketchbook Project: Pythagoras and the Number 2

Posted on February 21, 2016 by marion

The Sketchbook Project: Pythagoras and the Number 2

Number 2

“The universe is based on the fundamental reality that all things are related and within that underlying notion of unity, all things are energy.”

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology

The Number 2 is the number of cooperation – think team player – and companionship. The number 2 represents balance and harmony. Parallel lines symbolize the duality in the number 2 which also represents the duality found in nature:

day/night

yin/yang

male/female

life/death

positive/negative….

Associated with the Number 2 are the letters B, K and T and the color orange.

For further reading:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology studies the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Feb15

The Sketchbook Project: Pythagoras and the Number 1

Posted on February 15, 2016 by marion

The Sketchbook Project: Pythagoras and the Number 1

The Number One

The number one is the number of new beginnings and new opportunities. One represents spirit at the

center of all things. The symbol of the number one is the perpendicular line symbolizing creation, assimilation and expression and red is the color associated with it.

Letters are also associated with numbers: A, J and S resonate with the number one.

Bibliography:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Hay, Louise L. Colors and Numbers, Your Personal Guide to Positive Vibrations in Daily Life. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, 2010.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology studies the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and has its roots in the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century B.C.E. He is one of the fathers of numerology and regarded as the father of geometry.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Feb9

The Pythagoras, Numbers and the Alphabet

Posted on February 9, 2016 by marion

The Pythagoras, Numbers and the Alphabet

Sketchbook Project 2016 Beginning Sketch

Pythagoras and Numerology

Numerology studies the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other and derives from the cultures of ancient Greece, China, Rome and Egypt and the Hebrew Kabbalah.

Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and mystic from the 6^th century BCE. Historians regard him as one of the fathers of numerology as well as the father of geometry.

He based his system of names and numbers on his belief that numerical relationships permeate nature. Numbers are a source of form and energy and numbers 1 through 9 represent the nine stages of the cycle of life.

Pythagoras and his followers believed that divine law could be calculated through mathematics.

Numerology studies the meanings of names and numbers and their relationship to each other.

The Sketchbook Project “is the world’s largest library of artists’ books…” The public can view the completed sketchbooks at the Brooklyn Art Library located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY. The sketchbooks also travel North America and even the world via the Mobile Library. For more information, go to https://www.sketchbookproject.com.

I participated in the Sketchbook Project in 2012 and 2013. It’s time to take part again. Over the next several weeks, I will post the designs in the pages of the current sketchbook including cover and end pages. (Click on the art tutorials link above.) This year’s theme is Numerology and the visual power of numbers and letters and their relationship to each other.

Of course there is lots of room for interpretation and agreement or disagreement but have fun with the designs.

Use these designs for inspiration and as a springboard to your own creativity..

The sketchbook will just scratch the surface of the subject.

Bibliography:

Lagerquist, Kay. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Numerology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 1999.

Hay, Louise L. Colors and Numbers, Your Personal Guide to Positive Vibrations in Daily Life. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, 2010.

Millman, Don. The Life You Were Born to Live. Tiburon, CA: H. J. Kramer/New World Library, 1993.

Vogel, Christopher. The Writer’s Journey; Mythic Structures for Story tellers and Screenwriters. Studio City, CA: M. Wiese Productions 1998.

Jan31

VALENTINE PAPER GARLAND

Posted on January 31, 2016 by marion

VALENTINE PAPER GARLAND

Materials:

Paper in shades of pink, red, white and/or purple

Scissors

Pencil/eraser

Ruler or yard stick

Markers

Glue stick

Puncher for holes

Ribbon, paper twists or similar material

Heart-shaped stencils or templates (optional)

One chain link fence or interior wall (optional)

Project:

Make a sign to celebrate Valentine’s Day or just make a string of hearts. Make a loop for every letter or heart and for the space between the words if you are making a sign. Make a loop at the beginning of your garland which will be blank and a loop for the end of your garland which will also be blank. For example, a sign that says “Happy Valentine’s Day!” will have 20 loops for the words (including the apostrophe and the exclamation mark), two for the spaces between words and an extra loop at each end. That would be a total of 24 loops.
Use as many colored papers as you choose or use the suggested list of colors (above). Measure and cut the colored papers into ½” x 8” strips.
Glue one strip of paper measuring ½” x 8” overlapping the ends. Then glue a strip of paper measuring ½” x 8” through the first loop. Alternate the colors of the paper strips until you have the required number of paper loops forming a garland.
If you ae making a sign, cut paper rectangles in various colors about 1 1/2” by 3.” Make enough to spell out your message.
Or cut out hearts using templates or stencils. Vary the design by cutting out small, medium and large hearts or overlap a small heart of one color over a larger heart of another color. See the examples provided.
If you are sending a message, trace a letter on each paper rectangle by using a template, stencil or draw the letters free-hand. Trace or write free-hand any exclamation, question mark or symbol, too. Decorate the squares with paper hearts.
Punch a hole at the top of each paper rectangle or heart. Punch a hole in the loops. Do not punch holes in the first and last loops and the loops that represent spaces between words.
Cut string or pipe cleaners or similar material and loop it through the holes.
VARIATION: Cut a slit in the hearts and loop it through the next loop. Close the loop.
Use your imagination and glue seeds, glitter, sequins and other decorative objects! Dangle ribbon from the bottom of the hearts!
Tie a string through the first and last loops and tie them on to the fence.