Start a Contemporary Art Collection
November 29, 2007
This article ‘Starting a Contemporary Art Collection’ is one of several articles by Corinne Cain (December 07, 2005) posted on this website. She has a credible background in the field of the fine arts, and I hope you learn from her art insights and professional art suggestions. This article is really a list of suggestions on how to get started. Contact museum curators or art professionals in your area who do not sell. 1. Build a relationship with these professionals by attending lectures where they assemble. 2. Discuss your interest in collecting contemporary art and ask for their... Read more »
Creative Ways To Display Artwork
November 28, 2007
Developing skills for a great art collection does not stop by knowing where to shop for what. Being an art collector also means knowing how to best display your work. Here is an interesting article dedicated to the topic on how to best show off your art pieces. Creative Ways To Display Art Work Some people spend a considerable amount of money on a work of art and believe that the picture quality deserves to be displayed to where everyone can view it when they enter the room. The art connoisseur will consider all vantage points in the room to determine which angle and viewing location will be best.... Read more »
Why don’t men ‘do’ scrapbooking?’
November 24, 2007
Why is it that nearly all scrapbook enthusiasts are women? It’s not as if we don’t like taking photographs, is it? If you’re on holiday and someone barges into you while they’re trying to line up a family shot, it’s not going to be Mum standing there apologetically! We also love collecting things, though that’s more to do with not wanting to throw stuff away. It’s not that we’re not in touch with our past either. You show me a guy who’s never played with any of his son’s toys. You don’t see many women queuing up to relive their greatest... Read more »
Banksy: Graffiti Vandal or Artist
November 22, 2007
“Banksy’ is a Bristol born graffiti artist who became famous (some would say “infamous’) for his satirical stencilling in the early nineties. Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog Although he has become one of the most eminent and collectable artists working today, he remains all but anonymous; almost no details about his life, including his name, are publically known. In recent years the self-described “art-terrorist’ has used his art for overtly political purposes; in 2005 he painted nine images on the Israeli West Bank wall including a child digging a... Read more »
Art News, Art Magazines & Other Art Publications
November 21, 2007
By A. Lee, copyright 2007 People always ask me what art magazines I read as an artist. So, I’ve put together a list of the better art rags out there. Some offer insights on outsider art, others on art making, others on fine craft. Find below some of the world’s leading, glossy fine-art magazines. Yes, they can be expensive to purchase, but chances are your city’s main library might have some in their collection. If that’s not the case, then have a look at my second list of free online art e-zines. I think there’s nothing like a real contemporary art rag when... Read more »
Tips for Creating Beautiful Polymer Clay Beads
November 19, 2007
By Astrid Lee, http://www.eArtfair.com/blog - Copyright 2007 To create beautiful polymer clay beads for your fine art jewelry, there are a number of steps you should take to ensure that right from the beginning you’re able to make a rather professional, artistic product, in an economical way. Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog FIRST THE BASICS: TIPS FOR USING POLYMER CLAY 1. Be a clean worker. That maeans work on clean surfaces and ensure clean hands. This practice keeps your work looking smooth and bright. 2. Polymer clay is typically softened by the heat of hands. Just knead it... Read more »
The Future of Art - Investment Ideas
November 14, 2007
Featured at http://www.eArtfair.com/blog By Tim Seaward In order to look into the future we need only to look into the recent past. Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog It is not only helpful to look at different trends as well, but I believe we will find that certain fashions have had varying degrees of mutual influence upon artistic endeavors. Current art trends are mirroring the apparent confusion found in the fashion industry. 60’s hippie gear (itself a mixture of classical medieval and pop) can be seen with 80’s punk; experiments with pop and new wave continue; and cartoon... Read more »
The Best of Ansel Adams
November 13, 2007
SFMOMA showcases artist Ansel Adams, one of the most influential photographers of all times, in an ongoing multimedia feature on its website.http://www.eArtfair.com/blog Article Copyright 2007 By Astrid Lee, http://www.eArtfair.com/blog - Copyright 2007 The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) honored our beloved photographer Ansel Adams with special exhibit ‘Ansel Adams at 100′ in 2001. The lines in front of the museum were long at that time, the lectures well attended. Everyone went to the show. A little known fact is that SFMOMA created a lasting feature of this show. It... Read more »
Modern Art Movements
November 12, 2007
“What distinguishes modern art from the art of other ages is criticism.”Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog -Octavio Paz Featured at http://www.eArtfair.com/blog By By Breiana Cecil The Modern Art Movements The Modern Art movements can be said to have begun in the mid 19th century. Up until this point, the artists of the world focused their artwork on realistic depictions of the world around them. They made their living solely on commission work, government sponsorship, and exhibitions chosen by government officials. Needless to say, a change was about to come. Insisting that... Read more »
How to Dye Your Own Yarn
November 11, 2007
Featured at http://www.eArtfair.com/blog By Emma Snow Dying your own yarn is not difficult and can be fun! Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog There are a lot of methods for dying, but the one I like best uses unsweetened drink mixes, such as Kool-Aid or Flavor-Aid and a microwave. You must use 100% wool yarn (or another protein fiber) for the color to take. I’ve used Fisherman’s Wool with good results. To prepare the wool, make bundles of about two ounces each, tied with a short string. (I use yarn to tie my bundles, and then keep the ties on index cards with details on the yarn and... Read more »
Ansell Adams - Art from his Secret Closet on Exhibit
November 9, 2007
By eArtfair.com - copyright 2007 The Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC, currently exhibits “Ansel Adams in the East: Cruising the Inland Waterway”. From http://www.eArtfair.com/blog The exhibit shows a series of tiny 5 inch square photo proofs by Ansel Adams that he never intended anyone to see. The small museum is not far from the inland waterway where Adams shot the pictures in 1940. They are taken of a landscape that lacks the majesty of his photographic series of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park. The works were photographed with a hand-held camera. It comes... Read more »
Collecting Art Sculptures
November 8, 2007
The following is a great article for art collectors when considering the purchase of stone art sculptures. So if you have just fallen in love with that statue from Zimbabwe, read this first. Buying Stone Art If you’ve been considering getting an art purchase, you probably know there are numerous different types of artwork. I would venture to say; however, that few types of artwork are more permanent than art in stone. This is because stone is extremely durable and impressive. When you purchase it for someone you care about they will immediately know that your love is undying. Revealing your... Read more »
Five Easy Ways to Market Your Craft Business Through Donations
November 6, 2007
Are you an experienced craftsperson who is looking to increase your public presence? Consider donating some of your crafts to a local nonprofit agency or local charity. Not only will this allow you to network and make important contacts, you’ll also be making a difference where it really counts and strengthening your bonds to the community. Here are five easy ways to get involved: 1. Find a cause you have a passion for. Simply stated, passion cannot be faked. You must choose a nonprofit charity that you really care about, and for which you would be willing to work for with no thought of compensation.... Read more »
The Importance of Visual Arts in Schools
November 6, 2007
Visual arts are a class of art forms that include: painting, sculpture, photography, and other disciplines that focus on the creation of artworks which are primarily visual in nature. Visual arts are said to be important in schools since they tend to develop the intelligence, as well as the overall personality of students. In fact, studies have shown that students who are exposed to visual arts tend to display above average intelligence when it comes to mathematics and science. Likewise, students who are greatly exposed to visual arts have been observed to exhibit refined manners and develop... Read more »
Crucial Role of Original Artwork in Interior Design
November 6, 2007
Art can create so many different moods. It’s a tool for creating the ’set’ of your home. I always try to use original art in my design work. It has a fresh, authentic energy that brings the level of the interior design upward and forward. Sometimes I start with a piece of artwork; other times I complete a job and I’ve already done the color work, but the artwork can add a focal point, like a spark that helps pull the fabrics and finishes together. I try and help my clients broaden and add depth to their art collections. I think the collection is more interesting if it’s... Read more »
For Self-promoting Artists: How to Write a Media Release
November 5, 2007
Did you know that publicity is supposedly seven times more effective than advertising? And it is free – that is if you do it yourself. If you know the elements of writing a good media release to capture the attention of journalists, you can cash in on no cost editorial coverage. Here’s a few tips to help you write a media release. The Beginning The first and most important thing is to have something interesting to say. Consider your USP – just like in sales. It’s your unique selling proposition. After all publicity is “selling”. You are selling a story idea to the media.... Read more »
The Kitsch or ART of Jeff Koons
November 1, 2007
By Astrid Lee, http://www.eArtfair.com/blog - copyright 2007 Jeff Koons is easily one of the most controversial artists in our time. http://www.eArtfair.com/blog Article Copyright 2007 Everybody who has been on a tour in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art knows the 52-year-old American artist Jeff Koons as the brain behind the kitsch (?) porcelain statue of Michael Jackson and Bubbles (a monkey). He is not even the maker of the sculpture - it was produced by an artisan according to his specs. The controversy of Koon’s artwork has helped him to become well-known. But, his controversy... Read more »
