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5 Lessons I Learned After Going to My First Art Show
The art world can be a little intimidating, especially if you are new in town. With all the shows, who do you want to see? What’s the difference between a gallery and a collective space? Do you need to prepare for a night of art viewing? Here are five things I learned after going to […]
How to make vanilla ice cream at home
How I can make vanilla ice cream at home It is easy to make vanilla ice cream at home. All you need is milk, raw eggs, sugar, a vanilla bean, and an ice cream maker. Tennis ball size ice cubes for making vanilla ice cream If you do not have an ice cream maker, you […]
Mood Warming Blues
The color of the walls can have a significant impact on your moods. Both in regard to how you feel about the wall colors but also in how you are feeling when you are around them. Your sense of well-being and mood is directly related to the surroundings that you are in. The way that […]
8 High-End Features in a Good Album Cover That Get You Attracted
You can’t judge an album by its cover. But you can certainly be influenced by it. And although the information on the cover doesn’t have to be true, it must at least look interesting. A great album cover is like a movie poster: it gets you interested and excited about the music you’ll hear when […]
Ten Tips for Buying a Beginner Guitar
If you are looking for a guitar for your child, can I give you some advice? If you have the money to spare, don’t buy them a beginner guitar. It is tempting, but it is an impulse that will later be regretted when you realize the guitar was mass produced at great expense, and therefore […]
What is art deco architecture you ask? Here’s a great video explaining all
Art Deco is an architectural style that originated in France, and then spread to the United States and many other countries. Art Deco flourished during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Art Deco buildings are noted for their elegance and glamour, as well as their often extravagant use of materials such as steel, stone, glass, and […]
5 Tips for Getting Started with Digital Art
Getting started with digital art can be a bit intimidating. You might not know where to start or what to use. Well, the good news is that it’s easier than you might think. With the right tools and resources, you too can create amazing digital art. Here are 5 Tips for getting started with digital […]
The Art Market
The Art Market: A blog about art, the art market, and the importance of art in society. Artprice.com is a reference site for artists, galleries and art collectors providing auction results, financial data and a wide range of information on artists, galleries and artworks. The world’s leading provider of fine arts databases and business services […]
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Childhood Home Is on the Market for $6.95 Million
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Childhood Home Is on the Market for $6.95 Million: In this blog you will find out more about the childhood home of Jean-Michel Basquiat that is currently on the market. Jean-Michel Basquiat was a young artist from Brooklyn who became famous in the 1980s for his art work, which has been described as […]
Why Stained Glass Is the Perfect medium for Feng Shui
Because stained glass is the perfect medium for feng shui, it is important to find the right artist to handle this delicate job. Stained glass is a form of art that has been in practice since the Roman Empire. It began as a way of creating windows for homes and churches and later was used […]
5 Mistakes You’re Making when Taking Photos of Art
Taking the right picture of a piece of art can be difficult, and often the mistakes made in capturing it are simple. This post looks at five common issues that can arise when taking photos of paintings and art. 1. Framing: Don’t cut off part of the artwork or crop it too close to the […]
The History of Dogs
This blog is about all kinds of dogs. The most recent post looks at the history of dog shows, the first showing up in the late 18th century in England. In another post, a dog owner writes about her experiences training her puppy to become a therapy dog. A post from last year looks at […]