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  Jathilan is an art originating from Ponorogo, East Java Province - Indonesia. This dance art combines elements of dance movements with magic. This type of art is played with the property of an imitation horse, which is made of woven bamboo or braids. This art, which is also often referred to as jaran braids, can be found in Java areas. Regarding the origin or origin of this jathilan art, there are no historical records that can explain in detail. This art performance begins with dances by dancers whose movements are very slow but then the movements gradually become very dynamic following the sound of the gamelan being played. The gamelan to accompany this jathilan is quite simple, consisting only of drums, drums, kenong, gongs, and slompret, which is a shrill flute. The songs that are sung to accompany the dance, usually contain an appeal that humans should always do good deeds and always remember the God, but there are also those who sing other songs. After a long time, the danc...

  Bali is one of the islands in Indonesia which has the strongest attraction. Not only is it an enchanting tourist destination, but Bali also has a myriad of local wisdom. You can easily find a variety of cultures stored in every corner of this island which is known as the Island of the Gods. One of the most popular cultures is several types of Balinese dance that are so distinctive. The twisting movement is so beautiful, coupled with the use of traditional clothes and accessories, looks so neat and stunning. These traditional dances are usually performed when there are tourist welcoming parties and traditional ceremonies. Of course, this will relieve your tiredness after a long day traveling around the Island of the Gods. The enchantment of riveting Balinese dance as described above has aroused my desire to portray it in a digital painting. This time, the type of painting that I chose is the acrylic painting effect and the result is like the picture above. What are the stages and ...

  Javanese dance is a form of dance and art created from the influence of Javanese culture. Javanese dance movements are usually regular, calm, and smooth. Usually, Javanese dances are associated with Javanese court culture which is elegant, refined, and advanced. However, Javanese dance also includes dances of the Javanese laypeople and villagers. Javanese dance has different styles and philosophies compared to other Indonesian dance traditions. The movements in Javanese dance are smoother and slower. In addition, Javanese dances have a meditative quality and tend to be more self-reflective, introspective, and more oriented towards self-understanding. Meanwhile, Javanese dance is associated with wayang orang as well as customs from the Yogyakarta and Surakarta palaces. Javanese dance is a sacred legacy from the ancestors of the palace rulers. Through Javanese dances, they provide moral education, emotional expression, and the spread of Javanese culture. Inspired by the brief expla...

  Balinese dance does not always depend on the storyline. The main objective of Balinese dancers is to dance to each stage of the movement and series with full expression. The beauty of Balinese dance can be seen in its abstract and beautiful movements. Bali dance is mostly religious in meaning, but with the rapid development of tourism, some dances have been performed in non-religious activities with some modifications. In this article, I present Balinese dance in the form of a digital painting that I created using Photoshop's watercolor effect technique. The original image can find here . The summary of methods to create the above image are as follows : Image size used 1380 px; 1380 px, resolution 300 ppi Using multi-layer + layer mask (background, model girl, wildflower) For the background and model girl each using 2 layers, the blending mode used is normal mode (opacity 100% + pin light (opacity 100%) For the wildflowers using 2 layers,  the blending mode used is linear bu...