Often art trends follow the current events of a country or the world. What topics are “hot” now that you can focus on?

Gardening, especially at the White House
Dogs/pets and the Portuguese water dog at the White House
Immigration and immigrants
Graduations
Weddings
Pirates
Taxes – I suppose I could do a page in my Page-a-Day Tea Book book on the recent TEA parties, protesting higher taxes, reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party of pre-Revolutionary War days.
Environmental topics

What can you do in the way of art projects to encompass current topics that could have appeal?

Collages
Paintings in various media
Scrapbooks
Quilts and Fabric Art
Needlepoint
Sculpture
Papier Mache
Beading
Encrusted embellishments
Altered books
Mixed media
Jewelry

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Sure, Portuguese water dogs are cute. And very popular because the Obamas chose Bo. But is it really the right dog for you?

A recent CNN article, Water dogs should come with warnings, explores the breed and cautions pet lovers to do their homework before choosing this dog. It’s an active dog that needs to be with people.
According to the American Kennel Club, the breed requires “daily vigorous exercise.” In other words, if you work 60 hours a week, your Portuguese water dog may decide to get destructive for lack of activity.
Do you own a water dog?
(Image via flickr.)

Bo, the Obama family’s new dog, made his national debut yesterday on the lawn of the White House.
The six-month old puppy was quite excited, bounding across the grass at the end of a leash held by oldest daughter Malia. President Obama is asked by one reporter “Can you believe the coverage this is getting?” to which Obama replied, “It’s spectacular!” He’s also asked where Bo will be sleeping and the President says he has a bunch of spots inside the White House, though one of them isn’t his bed!
President Obama comments in the video that the only concern they …read more