Abstract art is known as an art that is not an accurate representation of a form or object. What this means is that you will not see a definite shape or figure in the art, you will have to look at it closely and interpret what you see. The art itself differs in many ways …
Different Styles and Forms of Abstract Art. What Is Abstract Art? Read More »
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colours, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was enough to make my head spin. While learning about the various brushes and mediums was a bit confusing, the biggest challenge for me was how …
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The Year 2006 marks the 400th birthday of the brilliant artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Born on July 15, 2006, in Leiden of the Netherlands, Rembrandt became the greatest painter of the Dutch Golden Age. He had an amazing gift of capturing light and dark in paint and was a true Dutch master. Holland Remembers …
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Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema: A Collection of 194 Paintings Born Lourens Tadema (Alma being his middle name) in Dronryp, Friesland, to Pieter Tadema, a notary, and his second wife Hinke Brouwer – from an early age Alma-Tadema showed artistic ability and the beginnings of his highly methodical and exacting nature as demonstrated in his subsequent …
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Colours have an amazing impact on our lives. From the red of our stop signs and traffic lights to the ever-important green of a dollar bill, colour is integrated into every facet of our daily adventures. Nowhere is this more clear, than in our art and in our artistic creativity. Artists and designers are able …
If you are pretty talented at art you might not even consider going to Art College. Why should you, anyway? You can draw like the masters: Boticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci. There wasn’t a landscape scene your brushes didn’t like, and there wasn’t any portrait you couldn’t draw. You can sketch anything that exists! But as …
Being creative or artistic is truly a gift, a talent. But as with any talent, it needs to be tempered, honed and optimized. Without proper training, one might never achieve the potential he or she was born with. And to help you hone your talents, you will need a good Art school! Any educational institution …
Art Schools, the Artist’s Choice! Is Art School necessary to be a good artist? Read More »
If you’re a painter or other type of artist you’ll want to have your studio filled with all the art supplies that you need to create your art without running out of supplies. You’ve probably already got a local art supply store where you buy most of your art supplies. However, you may want to …
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As an artist, you like to spend the majority of your time creating art, but in order for the entire world to see your creations, you need a website and targeted traffic. Once you have your site, how do you get visitors that are interested in your particular style and medium? A great approach that …
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The career of Edgar Degas was a long one – about 60 years out of his total 83. And his style, unlike that of most famous artists who worked into their old age, never ceased developing, always seeking out new means of expression and technique. The art dealer Ambroise Vollard one day asked him why …
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One of the more fascinating measures taken for stress relief can be had with art therapy. With so many different forms of therapy today it’s tough to know which are the most effective for which condition, but art therapy enjoys great success in helping people suffering from a collection of conditions that are both physical …
Both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art have gained international recognition as valuable art forms over the past few decades. However, the rising popularity of both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art has resulted in the increased proliferation of imitations and mass-produced reproductions of original Native arts. Some obvious fakes are made in …
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Define your goals and get organized What are your goals as an artist? Do you hope and dream to one day have your artwork displayed in a museum or do you just want to sell enough of your art to make a good living? Defining your goals is an important first step toward your success …
Art Marketing Tips – Launch A Successful Business Selling Your Art Or Crafts Read More »
Preparing for the Appraiser’s Exam • Locate all items in advance of the appraiser’s arrival and make them accessible. • Share pertinent records about when and where items were purchased, including their receipts. Receipts often have a painting’s title, which may or may not appear on the back of the frame or on an attached …
