Four Things You Absolutely Need to Know before Buying an Oil Painting Reproduction
October 30, 2007
“You’ve decided to invest in a beautiful oil painting reproduction. You have an idea of the type of painting you’d like, but you’re still unsure about making the purchase. This anxiety is normal when considering a reproduction purchase for the first time. Knowing the right questions to ask will enable you to make a wise purchase. Unlike machine-generated copies, oil reproductions are hand-painted replicas of original paintings, which are created by an actual skilled artist. You’re naturally concerned about getting great quality. Here are four things you should know... Read more »
Abstract Act
October 28, 2007
Abstract art is often an acquired taste. The article below is actually quite cute in displaying how art value and art taste can be in contrast with one another in the theater of life and family. Enjoy! “Abstract Paintings, You Either Love Them Or Hate Them I’m a buyer and collector of abstract paintings. There are few things I like more than finding ones that appeal to me. My favorite type of painting is done in gouache and I have several favorite artists. I know a lot of men spend their weekends playing golf or lurking in home improvement stores. I spend mine prowling garage sales.... Read more »
Learn how to Draw 101
October 27, 2007
I have a friend, who has a strong sense of design and home decoration. However, when you talk to her, she would be most adamant about NOT being creative. So, one day, I’ve given her an art class, i.e. for 1/2 an hour I made her to sit still and draw from memory the million little lines of a crumbled ball of waste paper. A turning point, as it taught her how to look. It taught her how to relax and ‘just do it’. It was the start of her art development. She has thanked me since many times over. This article ‘Diving Into Drawing‘ reminds me of this little investment... Read more »
Books As Art 101
October 25, 2007
This article “Scrapbooking Ideas to Make a Wonderful Scrapbook” is a perfect start for Fine Art Book makers. Get over any ‘oh my goodness, it’s about craft not art’-feelings you may have as a fine art student, and read on to learn about mood boards. “Scrapbooking can be compared with a unique form of art. Each scrapbooker has his own scrapbooking ideas, taste and style while reflecting a personal image in the scrapbook. Knowing the right style can help a scrapbooker save valuable time, money and liveliness required for scrapbooking. One of the easiest ways... Read more »
Art Quilting Explained
October 24, 2007
Quilting is a popular craft, which made me decide to include it here. Author Linda Matthews just wrote this helpful article Art Quilting – What is it Exactly ? (2007). This informative article has a number of useful links for further research, as well as a general description of what this craft-fine art is all about. ** “These special art quilting techniques can be studied through books or in live workshops or on-line classes. They are fun to learn and provide the art quilter with their own unique art quilter’s palette of skills. There are also many on-line art quilt groups offering... Read more »
Getting Around The Louvre
October 23, 2007
“The Louvre is the book in which we learn to read.” – Paul Cezanne once said. I could not agree with him more. The Louvre in this sense is one of the best books you’ll ever read. Museums houses a visual language explaining the world, of the past, of timelessness, of love and compassion, and more. — A. Lee ** Below is an article by Audrey Akeman is a unique review of the various parts of one of world’s largest art paradises: THE LOUVRE. It is a help for any visitor to Paris’s wonders of the world as well as a resource for art lovers in general. “A... Read more »
Paris Art Exhibitions
October 22, 2007
As a very frequent gallery & museum-goer myself, I am often intrigued how popular (or unpopular) certain fine art exhibits are. The article “Art for Art’s Sake (it’s All About Paris)” by Vasilisa (03-10-2007) gives a glimpse into what’s going on in the art world in Paris today. She particularly highlights the happenings in one of the prime galleries in town. “Let the numbers speak for themselves. In 1996 about 90,000 people visited Parisian galleries and antique trades. More than 13 million were recorded in museums. Paris is the capital of France and art as well.... Read more »
Indian Block Printing
October 21, 2007
The article “Indian Block Printing: Three Main Techniques” that Author Rajneesh Dubey wrote in 2007 is a great resource for this fine art technique. “Block printing, as name suggests, is the use of wooden blocks in the process of dyeing and printing. In India, block printing has been in practice since 12th century. Even before that in 6th century BC, there are references that India was maintaining trade relationship in cotton with Babylon. Thus we get the idea that India has very old heritage of cotton clothes. Block printing is so renowned for use of rich and vibrant colors.... Read more »
XMAS Art Shows — Tips for Selling Artists
October 20, 2007
Yesterday Belinda Stinson wrote an excellent article ‘7 Reasons Why Using Jewelry Display Stands Get You More Expo Trade Shows Sales’ , which I believe will really be of help to jewellers (and other artisans) who are planning to participate in the numerous upcoming XMAS art & craft gift shows. “The question of how to sell and display jewelry for the best results is one asked by all of us who attends trade shows, craft fairs, bridal expos, basically any retail or wholesale exhibition where we are selling jewelry. For me I have found that using creative jewelry display ideas... Read more »
Art Expression
October 15, 2007
An art collector has many things to consider, one of which is: what theme and ‘rules’ for collecting art. Within this context, I found this article on the many ways that art is expressed. Some Of The Many Different Ways Art Is Expressed Art is defined in the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Tenth Addition as skill acquired by experience, study or observation. In other words art can be described as seen through the eyes of the beholder. Many forms of art have appeared over the years and newer more abstract art of modern days is often described as contemporary art. Art over the... Read more »
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