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How to Make a Mandala
Mandala Art is a blog dedicated to teaching patrons how to make a mandala through a step-by-step instructional of this ancient art. The founder and artist, Judy Baxter, will be posting a new blog entry each week on Wednesday. The blog will include: 1. A brief history of mandala art, 2. A detailed step-by-step process […]
Experienced Art and Antiques consultants
Art 21 is the blog of Art and Antiques consultants, a company that offers art and antiques services to individuals and companies. Having served clients from all over Europe, the U.S.A and Asia, Art 21 have made a name for themselves as one of the leading companies in their field. Art 21 provides consultations on […]
Where to put Fine Art in your Home
Where to put Fine Art in your Home. If you are thinking about adding art to your home, it can be one of the most important things you can do to improve the look and feel of your home. It is not just that you want to improve the look of your home, but you […]
How Product Logos Transform From Commercial to Art
I am always fascinated by album covers, billboards and product logos. Since I’m a designer, I tend to think about design, but more often than not, I love the way a logo looks and appreciate the thought process that went in its making. Then when I find myself using a particular brand for more than […]
Tips from the Pros
Remember, this is supposed to be fun. So don’t get frustrated. And don’t worry if you don’t get it at first. Try, try again. You will see improvement with practice. Here are some basic tips on mixing colors with watercolor: The idea is to use a combination of transparent and opaque paint to create a […]
Create Amazing Abstract Wall Art By Yourself
Creating abstract art can be done by anyone whether you are a professional or not. All that is necessary is a little creativity and the right materials. By using the following tips, you will be able to create amazing abstract wall art with ease. What You Will Need: *A canvas *Acrylic paints *Spray paint in […]
What Does Aztec Art Mean to You? A Blog About What the Aztecs Left Behind
The question I want to answer is, “What can we learn from the Aztecs?” And then, “How does what we learned influence how we live today?” I read a lot. I like reading comments on other blogs and learning about what people think about the Aztecs or about how the Aztec Empire influenced the world […]
Create Something Artistic Today
The way to do it is to try to create something artistic today. You can do it at any time, but you will feel most creative if you do it early in your day. I like to do it right when I wake up, not because I’m a lark but because that’s when I have […]
Common Mistakes When Choosing Your Artwork
Artwork is different from other decorative elements in your home. With a painting, you are investing in an original piece of art that will stand the test of time. Artwork can breathe life into a home and make it feel more like a home than just an empty shell. Artwork is not like something you […]
100 Years of Paper Art and What to Look Forward to! Paper is such a magical material.
Paper is such a magical material. It’s so simple, but yet it can be used in so many ways and form so many things. With paper, you can create something that has never existed before and you can take something that is strange or forgotten and bring it back to life. Artists have been doing […]
6 Ways to be Present
Hi. I’m Sajan, a Biomedical Engineer. Last month I had the opportunity to visit a local art museum here in San Diego and I must say I was beyond impressed. It was quite an eye opener for me as to how much art has evolved over the years and how many different ways there are […]
Historical Artifacts The Symbolism of a Lion
The lion was viewed for centuries as a symbol of strength, courage and wisdom. The lion is a symbol of the sun, which in this day and age of deforestation and climate change is becoming a metaphor for our own internal strength. The lion is in all cultures known for its courage which has been […]