Painting/Arts & Entertainment

1. Buying Art - What to Look For — 2007-08-10
   If you don't love art, and are simply considering buying art as an investment, the best advice is to find something else to invest in. Collecting and buying art should be a labor of love, ... »
   
    
2. The Simple Power of Art — 2007-08-01
   You may have heard that there is power in words or power in numbers and while this is true, there is also incredible power in Art – simple, yet incredible. Art is many things to many ... »
   
    
3. The Personal Side of Art — 2007-07-26
   There are many reasons to buy art. You may want to decorate your home, buy a special present for someone who loves art, or you might be an independent collector and just wish to invest in ... »
   
    
4. The Top Two Places to Buy Art — 2007-07-26
   Art for the home can be found absolutely anywhere, from local markets to one of the many cafes in tourist locations that often act as a gallery for a local artist. Some amazing pieces of ... »
   
    
5. The Many Reasons People Buy Art — 2007-07-10
   Did you ever wonder why art is so valued in our society? And it's been that way all through the ages of mankind. Yes, each age and each tribe has it's own style, but every age and every ... »
   
    
6. Vietnamese Art: Uncovering The Passion Beneath — 2007-06-29
   It's not been long since Vietnamese art established its ground in the past century. With the Ecole De Beaux Arts opening its doors to local students some 70 years back, began the slow ... »
   
    
7. How to Interview an Artist to Draw Caricatures of Party Guests. — 2007-06-04
   Whether you are planning a backyard BBQ, wedding or corporate event hiring the caricaturist can be a challenge. This article will help anyone have an easier time finding, interviewing and ... »
   
    
8. Why Learn Photoshop? — 2007-05-24
   Why are people so motivated to learn Photoshop? Photoshop is an art to put it in the simplest form. It is a way for an artist to express him or herself as it can allow for the creation ... »
   
    
9. What to Do When You Are All Over the Place Online… — 2007-05-20
   For years I have been all over the place online (dozens of websites, hundreds of web pages) but no focal point of reference. Recently I received a sharp reminder from a loyal ... »
   
    
10. Art Lesson: Learn About Color Schemes for Your Next Painting — 2007-05-16
    Much research and experimentation has been done on color and how it can effect a persons mood and behavior. Certain colors can calm a person, while others can stimulate excitement or ... »
    
     
11. Portrait Painting From A Photo — 2007-05-14
    By: Michella Ames Portrait painting is now an amazing and gratifying process. What begins as a favorite photograph swiftly becomes a cherished oil portrait to be passed down through ... »
    
     
12. Watercolour painting helps improve my creative writing output — 2007-05-11
    When you live in the right hand side of the brain for most of the time as I do, you are forever seeking out alternative ways to express creativity. By profession I am an established author ... »
    
     
13. 10 Paintings and Prints all Australians Must See! — 2007-05-03
    Famous paintings inspire a sense of culture and history. World renowned artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, Vermeer, Renoir, Da Vinci, and Monet have captivated people for centuries. If you ... »
    
     
14. Behold Rhythmic Luxuriance On Canvas With Vietnamese Silk Paintings — 2007-04-30
    Vietnamese art and paintings have forever been influenced by various traditions and cultures. But it's curious to note that in spite of these multiple influences, they have maintained an ... »
    
     
15. Finding African American Art — 2007-04-30
    If you’re looking add African American art to your home, you need to know where to find it.While it might seem like an easy task, finding prints or paintings that are authentic and ... »
    
     
16. Oil Painting Tips – All About Oil Painting Brushes — 2007-04-27
    Oil painting brushes come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes and this can sometimes overwhelm a beginner. This article will provide you with an overview of the various oil painting ... »
    
     
17. Why Decorate with African Art? — 2007-04-26
    African art is showing up in more home decorating plans than ever before - partly because of a renewal of internet in African American culture, and partly because of an internet in ... »
    
     
18. Choosing Contemporary African Art — 2007-04-23
    You may already have a number of reasons for choosing contemporary African art . But if you’re unfamiliar with this type of work and want to know more, you will want to recognize ... »
    
     
19. Buying Contemporary African American Art — 2007-04-18
    Contemporary African American art is rapidly becoming a popular way to enhance your home décor. With its earthly tones and natural lines, African American art is not only beautiful to ... »
    
     
20. Oil Painting Lesson – An Introduction To Oil Painting Supports — 2007-04-13
    An oil painting support is any surface that oil paint can be applied to. There are a variety of different surfaces that artists use to paint on. Everything from certain woods, canvas, and ... »