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How to Make Mandalas
What is Mandalas? It is an ancient spiritual practice of creating a mandala. This practice has been used for centuries in Tibet and India. Mandalas are believed to be used to provide enlightenment and balance by creating a peaceful environment. They are also used to help the practitioner focus on their problems or goals. In […]
Tips for Getting Affordable Art
This blog is to help you find affordable art. I will be covering ways to find it, information about art and ways to make sure you are getting a good price. I will also have tips for buying art for your home. Art is something that can be very expensive, but there are ways to […]
What Makes Abstract Art So Powerful? An informative blog about how to create art that appeals to many different people.
Abstract art is something that has been around for centuries. Because of the complexity of abstract art, it can be difficult to fully understand what makes it so powerful. Abstract art is a form of expression in which the artist uses line, color, shapes and forms to express their emotions or ideas. It differs from […]
Romanesque Art
In the early- and mid-twentieth century, Romanesque art was often viewed as crude and primitive—a view that Romanesque architecture had already been subject to for centuries. But thanks in part to scholars like George Zarnecki, David Gwynn, and John Harvey, Romanesque art has been reassessed. The recent scholarly consensus is that Romanesque art is sophisticated […]
How to Buy Art at Auction, 5 Useful Tips
Being in the art world, we get asked all the time how to buy art at auction. What’s the best way? Is it better to buy from a gallery? Online? How do you bid? When do you get a bargain, and when are you being ripped off? The answer is that there is no one […]
Best Selling Images from Next Wall Art
One of the considerations that go into purchasing new art is how it will fit with your current decor. A natural flow of colors, patterns and textures is essential if you want to create a cohesive environment. The infographic below by Next Wall Art shows which pieces are the best sellers. Titled “An infographic outlining […]
Why You Should Hang Art on a Wall
Some of you may know that I am a writer, not an artist. But this is about art, and about walls, so I thought I might have something to say about it. The blog’s title comes from a recent work by the artist Yiannis Tsarouchis. Of course no one thinks of a blank wall as […]
A guide for Stained Glass Art
Stained glass is a medium of Art and design, with a deep connection to architecture, history and religion as well. Stained glass art is unique because it combines the fields of technology (such as soldering, drawing and designing) with the appreciation of art and design. The purpose of my blog is to outline the history […]
Ten Gift Ideas for the Photographer in Your Life
I love photography and I have a special place in my heart for people that enjoy creating pictures. I also enjoy giving them gifts they will use and remember. Here are ten great gift ideas for the aspiring or professional photographer in your life. I have tried to make these gifts both affordable and easily […]
A Look into How Mandalorian Symbols are Used in the Star Wars Universe
Mandalorian Symbols are a type of writing used by the Mandalorians, a warrior culture that originated on the planet Mandalore. These symbols were used as a form of written communication and decoration. It was customary for these symbols to be tattooed on the body of the individual. The symbols were mostly derived from nature, such […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About Silk Art
If you want to learn more about the art of silk painting, please visit our website at http://www.silkart-blog.com. Here you will find lots of interesting information and articles related to this topic. The art of silk painting has been around for a long time, and is still practiced today. Silk paintings are becoming increasingly popular […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Western Art
How much is your son or daughter learning about art? Art is such a big subject that it’s hard to know where to start. Or maybe you’re a teacher and don’t know how to teach art. That’s why I started How to Talk to Your Kids About Western Art: a blog about getting your kids […]