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by: Jenny Hicks
(February 08, 2010)
Good quality, individual art has become more accessible for the consumer to purchase in recent years. Art is far more accessible to buy and view right now. Even famous works of art are being loaned out to local galleries so a wider audience can see them. There is less stuffiness regarding art. ..
by: Luke Wildman
(February 01, 2010)
The Internet has really changed our world in a great, great deal. Because of the Internet, we no longer have to leave the house just to get our shopping done, and this applies to shopping abstract canvas art to decorate our homes. Gone are the days when we have to go to a gallery and spend some ..
by: Jenny Hicks
(November 04, 2009)
Acrylics are a modern media and the media of choice for many artists who produce modern art. Acrylic paint is a modern media when compared with watercolour and oil. Oil for example has been used by artists as far back at the 15th century and watercolour has been used as an artist medium since the ..
by: Luke Wildman
(October 27, 2009)
Here are two of the leading and most noted luminaries of pop art and the lesson that they wish for their contemporaries to pass on the future generation. Behind the production of most, if not all, pop art canvas is, more often than not, inspired by a pure and commercial motive. By responding to ..
by: Gagan Kainth
(September 25, 2009)
It's no secret that a golf exercise program can put you heads and tails above your playing partners and competitors. Why do you think all the Pro's are doing it? Golf is no longer just the leisure game it used to be. It is now recognized as an athletic sport. As with all other athletic sports, your .
by: Adam R. Singleton
(September 07, 2009)
Edinburgh is noted for being a cultured city and as well as annually celebrating the performing arts every summer when the city becomes a stage for thousands of performers taking part in The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it also boasts a large number of museums and art galleries containing some of the .
by: Perera Varuna
(August 26, 2009)
There is a practicality to screen savers. Especially in the office and other work environments there is the benefit of having the information on your screen automatically hidden, particularly when you are not there and using your computer for extended periods. In many cases it also helps to reduce ..
by: Sanjana Sharma
(July 15, 2009)
Indian art is of great essential significance in harmony to its civilization and legacy. Art is a mixture of different types and styles; it modifies its phases, as the paint brush comes in the hands of diverse painters belonging to wide areas in world, having different background, sense of style. ..
by: Eric Casais
(May 07, 2009)
Orcajo: The Last Painter What we see is just what it is. We can tell that this is as simple as evidence. But, for the arts, nowadays, the only evidence is that anything is evident. Reality is presumed to be real, but … The silhouette borrows its tracks.Painting is a practice overwhelmed .
by: John Parks
(December 15, 2008)
Almost every painter will tell you that the easel is the foundation of artistic creation. Choosing a good easel is just as important as brushes, pastels and paints. The easel is a solid platform for your creation and while you may want to choose something inexpensive when you first start, you'll ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 13, 2008)
French ‘Cubist’ painter, sculptor, and filmmaker, Joseph Fernand Henri Léger or Fernand Leger was born on February 4, 1881, in Argentan, Normandy, in a family of shepherds. He was an architecture apprentice during 1897-1899 and Migrated to Paris in 1900, where he earned his livelihood ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 13, 2008)
Aleksander Mikhailovich Rodchenko was one of the most outstanding Russian masters of ‘Russian Designs’ and ‘Constructivism.’ A decorator, furniture & theater designer, printer, painter, sculptor, and photographer, Rodchenko proved himself in all these forms of media and art ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 13, 2008)
David Hockney is an English ‘Pop’ artist, though he never accepted this claim. Born in Bradford on July 9, 1937, David Hockney is the most publicized, recognized English artist of the twentieth century, after the Second World War. His success is credited to his ingenious paintings and ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 13, 2008)
Robert Motherwell, born on January 24, 1915 at Aberdeen, Washington, was a renowned American ‘Abstract Expressionist’ painter, who also set records as a printmaker. He completed his B.A. in philosophy from the Stanford University in the year 1937, while completing his Ph.D. in the ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 13, 2008)
A “Little Barrel" (II Botticello) is not the most flattering of names, neither is it artistic. It represents a plumber more than an artist. It was the least of the misunderstanding the Italian painter, Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi or Sandro Botticelli, born on March 01, 1445 at ..
by: Murtaza Habib
(December 13, 2008)
Do you know one of the most important skills that you need to master as a painter?What if you learned how learning one powerful theory will end up your color problems right off the charts? Make sure you get started today learning this unique stuff.Color theory helps you know how different colors ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 13, 2008)
One of the most famous contemporary Austrian artists of the twentieth century, Friedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser was born on December 15, 1928, in Vienna, Austria. Born as Friedrich Stowasser, he was a well-known painter, architect, and sculptor, who pioneered ..
by: A Tom McCoy
(December 11, 2008)
Open the image in the Camera Raw mode by right clicking on the image in Adobe Bridge and selecting Open in Camera Raw. After the image opens, locate the blemish that you want to remove and zoom in on the blemish. This can be done by selecting the Zoom Tool Icon in the upper left corner of the ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 11, 2008)
Maurits Cornelis Escher, Mauk, or M. C. Escher was a famous Dutch graphic (woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints) artist born on June 17, 1898, to a civil engineer George Arnold Escher and his wife, Sara Gleichman, in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. In 1903, Eschers moved to Arnhem, where the artist ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(December 11, 2008)
Albrecht Durer, a German painter, theorist, and printmaker, was recognized as one of the most important contributors of Renaissance in Northern Europe. His paintings depict his scrupulous attention to detail. He was born on May 21, 1471, in Nuremberg. His father was a goldsmith from Hungary, who ..
by: John Halliwell
(November 23, 2008)
Giclée prints, (pronounced “zhee-clay") is a term which is used by many people, to describe high quality digital printing to produce fine arts prints onto a range of different substrates.Giclee is taken from “gicler" the French word spray or squirt, so really Giclee simply means art ..
by: John Z Birch
(November 23, 2008)
A lot has happened in the 20th Century, moon landings, the birth of rock and roll and the civil rights movement. We as humans have a lot to be proud of. While we may not always make the right decisions, we as a species have been extremely creative in all areas of our lives whether it is art or ..
by: Jimmy Woodall
(November 11, 2008)
Making airbrush art is one of the most prominent hobbies to modern day artists. Instead of using the conventional type of paint brushes, they use equipment called the airbrush. Airbrush is a modern painting tool, usually a small spray gun that is operated by air and by the process of ..
by: A Tom McCoy
(November 11, 2008)
If you are using Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended and are NOT opening and editing your images in Camera Raw, you are failing to use one of the most powerful functions available in Photoshop.Using the Camera Raw function is as simple as A,B,C. First, open Bridge. I keep a shortcut as a Quick Launch Icon .
by: Bradstone Penfold
(November 10, 2008)
Thanks to billionaire Roger de Haan we now have Ballet at the Cube. Once an office complex housing several businesses and later an important stamp collectors emporium it was purchased by the Creative Foundation, the creation of Roger de Haan, to bring creativity into the lives of the Folkestone ..
by: David Harland
(November 10, 2008)
Any seaside resort in the UK is some how lacking if it doesn't have postcards of Beryl Cook's work. Beryl Cook had been producing beautiful jovial pictures of overweight men and women since the 1950's. Her paintings, prints and postcards have some how worked into the British consciousness, striding .
by: Murtaza Habib
(November 10, 2008)
Are you planning to hold your own art exhibition? You need to prepare starting today.As in part 1 of this article you discovered that it is a relatively tough job to organize an art exhibition. However, you also discovered some awe-inspiring tips that will surely help you to relieve your stress and .
by: Murtaza Habib
(November 10, 2008)
What if you discovered how to hold your own art exhibition that is wildly successful? This article will give you some awe-inspiring tips right off the bat. It sometimes takes months of efforts to setup a successful art exhibition...- Here's the reason...An artist not only has to provide high ..
by: Murtaza Habib
(November 10, 2008)
Sketching literally boosts up your creativity in rapid drawing exercises.What if you learned what you need to do to setup your own trip that will help you to flood your creative juices while you are on a move to get your sketching done? It is important that you keep a note of certain tasks that you .
by: Henry Stephen McKenzie
(November 10, 2008)
Swedish Illustrator, Mattias Adolfsson has kindly allowed us to show some of his impressive work from a series called ‘architecture.’ Adolfsson's unique style is largely imaginative (though he does traditional works as well) and has the ability to stir memories and emotions like ..
by: Murtaza Habib
(November 10, 2008)
What if you learned how to pump up your painting power using the extreme power of acrylics?Here are 3 simple solutions you will receive in this article...1. Are Your Paints Drying Too Fast? Here's The Solution. 2. How To Dry Your Wash Instantly? 3. Want To Create A Variety Of Colours?The purpose of .
by: Murtaza Habib
(November 10, 2008)
Do you know what beginners should use to get started with painting? What if you learned a simple way of painting that will knock off your socks starting today? There is yet another extremely powerful way to get started with painting using the right paint that is much more comfortable and flexible, ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(October 14, 2008)
"Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things." These famous words are of a grandeur Impressionist painter, Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas, belonging to the 19th century. Born on July 19, 1834, in Paris, France, to Degas E Célestine Musson De Gas and Augustin De Gas, ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(October 14, 2008)
Claude Monet or Oscar-Claude Monet or Claude Oscar Monet, was a famous painter, who is also known as the founder of French Impressionist painting. Born on November 14, 1840 in Paris, Monet was baptized into the Local church to Oscar Claude. Claude Monet's father wanted him to help in the family ..
by: Jeremy G. Presley
(October 13, 2008)
So you went to art school, or maybe you took some classes. Maybe you learned your art history from a big book on fine art at the library or at the local museum, and your technique from hours and hours of sketching and painting. However you got here, you're ready to take the next step. You have a ..
by: Jack Gourden
(October 12, 2008)
Peru is world famous for its Retablos. The great art of making Retablos has been passed on from generations. Here, we look at three of the greatest names in Peruvian Retablo making industry.The Quispe FamilyNicario Jimenez, the master craftsman was born in 1957 near a village in Ayacucho region. ..
by: Morten Strande
(October 12, 2008)
Yes, you can do it, and I will show you how! Let's get started! Keep practicing! That is the single best advice I can give you, because the only thing that can possibly make you fail is giving up. Practice drawing each and every day, and soon you will see satisfying results!Here is a procedure I ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(October 12, 2008)
This article focuses on some easy tips to draw Nature. Nature has constantly provided ample elements and motivations for artists to ponder and express. Nature offers the mesmerizing sceneries, landscapes, and the other rudiments of nature that one wants to captivate on a Canvas. Perfecting Nature ..
by: Marcy Ruberto
(October 12, 2008)
When you look at an oil painting, you can find great pleasure in simply sitting and soaking in the rich and vibrant colors as well as the theme and the motif of the painting itself. Oil paint is a very powerful medium where you can really feel the presence of the artist and the thought and the care .
by: Annette Labedzki
(October 12, 2008)
Drawing a Still Life is a two dimensional artwork, which represents non-living or inanimate objects positioned in a certain way. These objects, called Still Life, could be either natural or manmade, for e.g., flowers, fruits, bowls, books, or even ordinary household items. The Still Lives are ..
by: Jitesh Arora
(October 12, 2008)
When people engage in a mail order business, they often overlook that the percentage of people who would read their sales catalog or brochure would increase dramatically if they present them in attractive and appealing envelopes. After all, the envelope is what will create the first impression ..
by: Christopher Guiles
(October 11, 2008)
As an artist, you have a number of tools at your disposal, shading and sketching just being two of them. As you learn to master these tools you will continue to grow as a more skilled artist. Here are three tips for better drawing and becoming a more diverse artist.Shading - Shading easily adds a ..
by: Christopher Guiles
(October 11, 2008)
Learning how to draw portraits is one of the most popular topics in art classes and among art students. This is partly because the artist is saying something about the person of whom they are drawing the portrait of through their artistic depiction of them. Leonardo Da Vinci was once quoted as ..
by: Christopher Guiles
(October 11, 2008)
Many people are visual learners, or they pick things up more quickly by seeing them, and one prime example of this comes in the form of using learn to draw step by step illustrations. These illustrations not only show you how to mimic the work right in front of you, they allow you to see the ..
by: Christopher Guiles
(October 11, 2008)
It's only natural that as people, most artists want to be able to know how to draw people. It's a handy skill to have, as well, as being able to sketch out a picture of a friend or loved one makes for a great gift.A great place to start when learning how to draw people is the head. Start with some ..
by: Gordon Petten
(October 09, 2008)
Almost every one has read a comic book in their childhood. This is not to mean that the books containing descriptive prose, dialog and narrative artwork is reserved for children only, adults read them too. This type of book has been instrumental in teaching people morals, especially when they were ..
by: Murtaza Habib
(October 07, 2008)
We have come across various advancements in the field of art and painting, and have seen different styles of painting and drawing, evolving out of necessity from the age of old primitive forms and techniques. With the development of computers and the latest software, it has been possible for us to ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(October 04, 2008)
Even though the Ford Motor Company was a producer of many classic cars, T-Ford will remain its brand ambassador whether the company wants it or not. Volkswagen may want to get rid of the Beetle nostalgia but the company will remain entrenched in our memories as the creators of this specific icon. ..
by: Cathy Robertson
(October 03, 2008)
You've got a beautiful painting or fine art print on stretched canvas and you're ready to frame it. You'd like to purchase a ready made frame, maybe even off the Internet. Not sure where to start? These pointers will help start you in the right direction.1-Very rustic frames work with a variety of ..
by: Annette Labedzki
(October 03, 2008)
The 23rd day of September 1899 witnessed the birth one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century, Louise Nevelson. She was born at Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine. Louise Nevelson's family migrated to the U.S. in 1905 & settled at Rockland. She was one of the most famous American Abstract ..
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