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What Is Translucence and How Can You Use It? A useful art tip.
Translucence is a special type of transparency that you can use to make your art stand out. It’s not a big secret, but it is a useful technique that many artists don’t know about. Translucence is when one color becomes transparent when the layer below it has a different color. This means that the first […]
5 Surprising Things You Could Do With Wall Art
Here are five surprising things you could do with wall art: 1. Use it as a mirror. 2. Put it on the ceiling. 3. Hide a door in it. 4. Take off the frame and use it as wallpaper. 5. Use it a room divider. Even if you don’t want to do any of the […]
How Will the UK’s Exit from the EU Affect the Art World? A blog based on possible future changes in the art market due to Britain’s exit (Brexit) from the European Union.
The United Kingdom. It is a member of the European Union, and a part of the Eurozone. In fact, it is the second-largest economy in the EU after Germany. So, if you need to find out what will happen with Brexit and its effect on the art world, start your research here. The United Kingdom […]
How Chalk Art Can Make Your Street Art Pop
I recently read an article on how chalk art can make your street art pop. The article explained that chalk art is very useful in a variety of situations, especially when you want to highlight an area on your street. Chalk art has many uses, such as home decor and even as a medium for […]
Stained Glass – The Art of Light
I have been interested in art since I was a child. I remember when I was five I would sit for hours creating little drawings with crayons and watercolors. As I got older my love for art only grew and I began to explore the world of photography, sketching, drawing, painting, and stained glass. This […]
Fine Art Photography My Secret to Successful Selling
So, am I saying that fine art photography is more successful than other forms of art? No. It is just that there is a good niche for it. And if you are a fine art photographer, please do not think that you have to be a snob and charge ridiculous prices. As long as your […]
Here’s How Much Art Costs Throughout History
Art Prices is a blog that tracks the prices of pieces of art throughout history. It breaks down the prices into time periods, separating what they call “blue chip” artwork (the top 1% of all art sold) from the rest. Art Prices also tracks how different eras and art movements affect art prices. In this […]
A Guide to the Garden of Eden, by Vasily Kandinsky
The subtitle of this book is “A Guide to the Garden of Eden, by Vasily Kandinsky.” The Garden of Eden, if you recall from your Sunday school days, was where Adam and Eve lived before they were expelled for eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge. The name has stuck as a metaphor for […]
Canvas Can Get Messy. Extra Large Wall Art Can Help
A canvas is often a messy place, with lots of paint and other materials. If you are an artist, you know how hard it is to keep everything organized. You have paints and brushes and different colors that can get all over the canvas. One way to keep your canvas clean and fresh is by […]
Why Baroque Art Was A Big Hit In The 1700s
Baroque Art is a European concept, but it is not confined to Europe. It is a term used to describe the art of the 17th century. The Baroque period was marked by extravagant, rich and big artworks. The term baroque evolved from the Portuguese word “barroco”, which refers to a misshapen pearl. In architecture, it […]
We’ve been thinking about adding art to our office. We spoke with a few local artists and narrowed it down to two different works of art. We would like your opinions on which we should choose
We’ve been thinking about adding art to our office. We spoke with a few local artists and narrowed it down to two different works of art. We would like your opinions on which we should choose. Artwork 1: The first piece is called “Curiosities”, and features a collection of objects that the artist found around […]
Assemblage Art What You Need To Know
Assemblage art is a form of artwork that involves the incorporation of found objects into a whole piece. The purpose of assemblage is to create new meaning with the objects included and to challenge the viewer’s perception of what art is. Assemblage is not an easy form of art to master. It takes time, creative […]