1. First decide what sort of impression you want to make with pictures. Do you want to be fashionable and arty or do you want to display family photos, nostalgia or personal interests? If you wish you can include all of the above, but you may make a better job of it if you have designated areas for each. For example you may want to make a statement with an impressive single abstract piece in your living room, while in the hall or dining room you could display more personal …
Framing Your Art Work
Tips and tricks on how to find the right frame for your original painting, art print or photography image.
Framing And Hanging Oil Paintings
The frame gives a more finished look to the oil painting and helps define the boundaries of the artwork. The marriage of a frame with an oil painting may be harmonious or discordant, enhancing or distracting – a poorly chosen frame can ruin the appearance of the oil painting, while an appropriate one can make it shine.
There are many different styles, colors and price ranges of frames with cheap ones made in moulded plastic and more expensive ones carved in wood. An oil pa…
Do I Dare To Call It Tattoo Art?
I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. In fact, I remember my kindergarden teacher sending home notes to my parents telling them how much I excelled in all areas connected with art. She told them that I had great potential to be a wonderful artist. So it was only natural when I decided to attend university to study art and when I was hired by a magazine to run their art department. One of the most fascinating assignments I have had so far is to visit various tat…
Dada as a Response to the Horrors of War?
Dada was an Art movement with its peak in 1916-1920s. This movement was established as a position against the War, and particularly World War I.
Creating An Art Affiliate Website
There is a huge market for art. Almost all people from any age or background will buy art and posters from time to time. By purchasing this art online consumers can save a lot of money over retail stores. Knowing all of this puts you in a great position to make a profit by directing consumer to this art without having to make a significant investment or carrying any overhead.
The key to making this possible is to take advantage of art affiliate programs offered by several …
Collecting Art – Do you have the bottle?
The beauty of the art collecting lottery is you can hang the ticket on your wall. A win, win situation, your wall decorations are working for you and all your friends can admire your taste.
Chinese New Year Show Opens Window on Asian Subtlety
The appreciation for what is implied rather than what is in plain sight sets Asian art apart from Western art. Traditional Chinese dance, for example, is less precise and strict in form than its Western counterpart, ballet. It is because it attempts to evoke a different sort of feeling.
Buying The Perfect Piece Of Art
Article discusses buying art and also shares the process of finding the perfect piece of art.
Buying An Abstract Painting
You may be mistaken in thinking that buying a piece of abstract art would be a simple thing to do. You just select the work you want… and buy it!
The truth will creep up on you as soon as you look at the first painting “it is not quite the right one, so I will look for another”.
Here is the first realization – and question to ask yourself – why exactly is this piece you are looking at “not quite right”? The answer can be manifold:
1. It includes a colour I do not …
Art PrintsFinding The Best Value
Youre not in college anymore, and its time to take down the posters and replace them with original art. But, you dont have the money yet for oils or watercolors. Art prints are an affordable alternative, yet they too can be pricey. How can you tell if that art print thats caught your eye is more than just another pretty face?
Art prints are works of art in and of themselves, and may be handmade by artist-printmakers (artists prints), digitally printed (giclée), or pho…
Art in London
London has always been one of the most well known cities in the world. A culturally rich city, London is visited by millions each year.