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20 Fun Drawing Toys
Toys are a source of fun, enjoyment and learning for children. They can help kids learn creativity, imagination and problem solving skills. These skills will be useful for them even in adulthood. While some toys are educational in nature, others can be simply thought of as entertainment. Some toys make use of the latest technology […]
Why Everyone Should Wear Eyeshadow Every Day
I love eye make-up, but I’m always conflicted about it; I’m concerned about the chemicals and the long-term effects. But after doing a little research, I’ve found that wearing eyeshadow can actually be beneficial for your health and well-being. This idea came to me after reading a blog post by Andrea at The Beauty Department […]
Making Glitch Art with Photoshop
I started making glitch art in 2005 because I really liked to see how far I could go with mistakes while manipulating images. I love the way various pieces of software work, and I love to find out how they fail. This particular blog is not so much about glitch art as it is about […]
Why Wooden Art is Perfect for You and Your Home
The wooden art market is certainly one to watch. Check out my latest blog on the growing popularity and benefits of wooden art. As a country that has been working with wood since the Middle Ages, you would think we would be experts at it by now, but that’s not always true. Many of us […]
Get Your Car Ready For The Holidays! It’s not too late to give your car a holiday makeover.
As we count down the days until Christmas, there’s still time to give your car a holiday makeover. Most people are familiar with the traditional holiday look – lights and ornaments. But did you know that you can also personalize your car with stencil art? We offer stencils for all occasions, including hearts for Valentine’s […]
Meet The Art Club
Welcome to the Grayson Perry Art Club blog. This is your space where you can meet other members and share your thoughts, ideas and work. The club has been set up for you to talk about all aspects of art, from how to get started, what materials to use, how to become more confident in […]
6 Phrases That Can Make Art Appreciation More Enjoyable
Descriptive language is the use of words to create a sensory experience for your reader or audience, including sight, sound, taste and smell. Descriptive words help people become “present” in the moment, which can help them feel more involved with your presentation. Descriptive language can be used in a variety of contexts, including business presentations […]
How Does Hypnosis Work? 5 Scientific Facts
This article will investigate 5 scientific facts relating to hypnosis. By the end of this blog, you will understand more about how hypnosis works than most people do. Fact 1: Hypnosis is not “mind control” The first thing you should know about hypnosis is that it is not mind-control. People who have been hypnotized cannot […]
Mastering color in art using the three principles of design
Color is a fascinating topic. People, even artists, rarely have a clue how color works. That’s why so many artists, designers and other creative people who think they “know” color are completely wrong. Treating color like a science, you can use it to draw attention to your goals and win over your audience. You don’t […]
The Physics Behind Some of History’s Biggest Works of Art
Although the physics of art is a subject close to my heart, it has been largely overlooked by the academic community. Fortunately, there are some notable exceptions. An example of such an article is “The Physics of Art” a wonderful paper written by Professor Richard Taylor at the University of Oregon. I thought I could […]
Buying Art? A Guide to the Vintage Marketplace
The trouble with buying vintage art is that it’s not like cars or real estate where there are standardized title histories, multiple sources for pricing and complete information on all known reproductions to verify authenticity. It’s not illegal to sell fakes, rip-offs and reproductions (or as they prefer to be called: “after” pieces.) Most dealers […]
5 Reasons to Start a Skull Art Business
Skull art is the best kind of art because it’s made out of human skull and gives you a chance to be in touch with nature. Skull art is becoming famous not only for its uniqueness and for the fact that it can be made out of human skull, but also for the fact that […]