Fine Art Articles

1). Decorating Spaces With Photographs By : Jan Linden
In most interiors art photographs are brought in as the finishing touch. It's one of the elements that can instantly warm up a space and make it feel like home. Photographs can expand a space both visually and emotionally, give us a window to the world, bring interest and color to the wall spaces, and generally liven up the place. Here's concise hints how to arrange photographs in a room.
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2). Arts On Line By : Frank Vanderlugt
The profusion of online Arts websites allows anyone to explore thousands of art galleries, museums and art expositions from around the globe. Search by subject, medium, country of origin and more. Public listings of expositions and online ticket sales make it easy for even the busiest people to enrich their lives through enjoyment of art and artistic performances.
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3). What Is A Monoprint? What Is Foxing By : Corinne Cain
What is a Monoprint? A monoprint is frequently interchanged with the word "monotype". "Monoprint" tends to be used by academics versus those selling art to the design community who prefer the word "monotype". An artist starts by "painting" or "drawing" with ink on a surface such as a printmaking plate made of aluminum or zinc. Some use a large pane of Plexiglas to paint on.
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4). Sounding More Art Savvy By : Corinne Cain
Want to sound like someone who is art savvy? Make sure you don't use the following art "faux pas." • Using the word "seriagraph" - Actually, there is no such thing as a seriagraph. What you are attempting to reference is a form of printmaking known as a serigraph, screenprint or using past terminology, a silkscreen print. • Using the word "sketches" - Those who are knowledgeable about art use the term "drawings" instead of sketches.
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5). Motivational Art Prints By : Shawn Campbell
There is no reason why your home office should only be characterized by books, papers and gadgets. Taking the time to personalize your work space can have immense benefits for your state of mind. In particular, surrounding yourself with motivational art can fuel productivity and inspire you to achieve more. Decorating your home office walls with the beauty of art may transform your mood, and printed words of inspiration may transform your business! You may not be aware of it, but there is an enormous array of motivational art available.
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6). What You Need to Know Before Investing in Art By : Painting Olga
We all know when there is a panic on the financial market, everything that can be seen as an investment will rise in price. Besides traditional commodities such as gold and antiques, you can also consider some products of the modern art as in investment for your money. Let's consider paintings. A properly chosen painting can essentially increase the wealth of an owner in just a few years.
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7). A Quickie Art Primer By : Norah Lynne Brown
Most collectors understand and feel knowledgeable when speaking of singular original works of art — paintings, pencil drawings, pen and inks, acrylics, watercolors, etc. Here the artist has created one work of art with his own hand. The surface might be paper or canvas or even masonite. A bit more complicated are Multiple Originals...commonly called Original Prints.
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8). Starting An Art Collection By : Corinne Cain
Identify what kind of art you like. The following techniques can help you determine what that is: 1. Visit 3 to 6 museums displaying different types of art. Finish your visit by purchasing postcards in the gift shop that reflect artworks that are attractive to you. Toss these cards in a bowl, and don't look at them again until you have visited all the museums on your list.
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9). Oil On Canvas: Painting Conservation 101 By : Corinne Cain
Conservation is defined as remedial attention given to extend the life of a work of art. The process often reconstitutes missing material by additions. These additions may be either visible or invisible and serve to restore the work's unity. One of the most noticeable defects the public observes on a painted surface is craquelure. Craquelure appears as a minute crazing pattern on a painting's surface.
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10). Magic Lines of Uli Art Style By : Chidi Okoye
Uli is an expression of the people’s capacity for creative design, which is firmly rooted in their myths and their experience of life in the past, present and future. At its best, it is an expression of their synthetic present, the epic of their search for a new order in the contemporary world. It is my traditional art style, which I have fallen in love with all over again and it is a privilege to share uli with you in my works.
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11). Street Photography - an intoduction for non-photographers By : Henry Bateman
Street photography is an approach to photography rather than a location, although the streets are the usual place that it happens. "When I saw the photograph of Munkacsi of the black kids running in a wave I couldn't believe such a thing could be caught with the camera. I said damn it, I took my camera and went out into the street." Henri Cartier-Bresson Alternatively it is refered to as no rules photography.
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12). Not Savvy Collecting By : Corinne Cain
Original paintings by Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, Rembrandt and Mary Cassatt at a discount buying club??? Embarking more than 25 miles each way to experience possibly original prints by these artists, I figured the press release was probably only slightly errant. Almost no Rembrandt paintings in private hands are available for sale anywhere in the world, much less as part of a 3 day art trunk show at a discount buying club.
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13). Renowned Russian Artist Releases 40 Beloved Paintings By : Heather Neal
An established artist in the international art world, North America has officially put Russian painter Victor Lysakov on its map.
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14). Great Wedding Photography Ideas In New Orleans By : Andrew Stratton
New Orleans is a wonderful place for wedding photography. With historic buildings, lush greenery or the Mississippi River in the background, your pictures will be memorable. Here are some ideas for great wedding photography places in New Orleans.
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