Freelance artist Pavel Sokov went from an office job to painting a commissioned portrait for TIME magazine in less than a year. He shared some tips with BuzzFeed Life on how (and when) to take the plunge.
Here's The Longlist For The International Prize For Arabic Fiction 2015
Arabic language equivalent of the Man Booker Prize names record 5 women on 16 book list.
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Today they've announced a diverse longlist of 16 books for the 2015 prize. 12 different countries are listed, along with include 5 women authors, the highest number in any prize shortlist so far. The longlist is as follows:
A Suspended Life by Atef Abu Saif (Palestine, Al-Ahlia)
Far from Clamour, Close to Silence by Mohammed Berrada (Morocco, Le Fennec)
Drowning in Lake Morez by Antoine Douaihy (Lebanon, Dar al-Mourad)
The American Neighbourhood by Jabbour Douaihy (Lebanon, Saqi Books)
Floor 99 by Jana Elhassan (Lebanon, Difaf Publications)
Diamonds and Women by Lina Huyan Elhassan (Syria, Dar al-Adab)
Don't Tell Your Nightmare! by Abdel Wahab al-Hamadi (Kuwait, Al-Markez al-Thaqafi al-Arabi)
Female Voices by Maha Hassan (Syria, Dar Tanweer, Lebanon)
Riyam and Kafa by Hadia Hussein (Iraq, Arab Institute for Research and Publishing)
Sharp Turning by Ashraf al-Khamaisi (Egypt, Al-Dar al-Masriya al-Lubnaniya)
Graphite by Hisham al-Khashin (Egypt, Maktabat al-Dar al-Arabiyya lil Kitab)
The Italian by Shukri al-Mabkhout (Tunisia, Dar Tanweer, Lebanon)
Willow Alley by Ahmed al-Madeeni (Morocco, Al-Markez al-Thaqafi al-Arabi)
The Daughter of Suslov by Habib Abdulrab Sarori (Yemen, Saqi Books)
The Size of a Grape by Muna al-Sheemi (Egypt, Al-Hadara)
The Longing of the Dervish by Hamour Ziada (Sudan, Dar al-Ain)
The prize also guarantees English translation for the winner.
44 Inspiring Quotes To Help You Live Your Best Life
“You are a lot better than you probably think you are.” —William Walter
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2. "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
—Dr. Seuss
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3. "This too, shall pass."
—Anonymous
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J.K. Rowling Had The Most Perfect Response To Rupert Murdoch's Anti-Muslim Comments On Twitter
The media mogul had tweeted out his opinions on “Moslems” after the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris.
Following the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch took to Twitter to share his views.
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27 Creative Ideas For A Travel-Themed Wedding
Adventure + the aisle.
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21 Extremely Useful Curling Iron Tricks Everyone Should Know
Avoid throwing your curling iron across the room in frustration with these helpful tips. Seriously, don’t throw hot things, it’s dangerous.
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Choose the right type of curling iron for your needs.
FYI curling wand lovers: wands come in the same materials.
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For tighter curls, a small-barreled iron is your best bet. For looser waves, try a large-barreled iron.
If using tapered wands, the large end works best for loose, relaxed curls, while the smaller tip works for tight, springy curls.
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Short hair? Use a small-barreled iron facing downward.
Tip: tighter curls on the underside will help to create a bouncy, voluminous look.
