If you have an artist in the family like I do then buy them the new Museo Maestro Canvas to print their digital images on, the quality will amaze you. This brand new product introduced by Crane & company is specifically designed to give Art Gallery like quality …

The painting entitled “Rain Princess” by Leonid Afremov is a beautifully painted creation that captivates a moment where a young girl is almost having some magical power over the rain, yet she is doing nothing but holding an umbrella.
In this painting, a girl has her back turned to the …

“The Wood Nymph”, a painting by Josephine Wall, captures the essence of what I (and I am sure others as well) would think of a wood nymph looking like. The subtle kindness and innocence of the forest and all of its inhabitants are shown with such precision and delicacy …

Rebecca Latham’s painting entitled “Blue-Hyacinth Macaw” is not only vibrant in the colors that are chosen to represent the animal, but so lifelike that it’s almost hard imagine that this wasn’t just a picture taken instead. So much detail is given to this painting that everyone, whether you are …

Sculpey Clay is one of the better brands of clay to use. You can buy these at craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby for around two dollars each. Personally, I think think the clay is a little pricey because if I want to make things with a lot …

I like to knit sweaters that are mindless and go on for a while, and stop. This creates something to wear, that is made quick, and is worth the bragging rights.
My latest sweater is mindless, or should be. I found Microspun yarn by Lion Brand for a great price …

Josephine Wall’s painting entitled, “Beachcomber Fairy”, is the perfect depiction of a fairy who searches the beach to find lost treasures. The intricate detail of this painting, of the fairy and all her treasures, are so remarkable. The artist has done a wonderful job of bringing to life a …

“Irises, Saint-Remy” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a botanical painting he did while suffering from a breakdown. I think the Irises definitely depicts the mood Van Gogh was in at the time.
I love “Irises, Saint-Remy” because to me, it symbolizes how one can be surrounded by so much …

“Evening Lounge” by Brent Lynch is a painting of a mysterious woman at a bar holding a martini in her hand.
First, I love the richness of the colors used in this painting as well as the intensity. I love the fire engine red color of the back wall of …

Josephine Wall’s painting entitled, “Dreams of Atlantis” is a magical painting that depicts life as a mermaid. It’s beauty and grace, and sea green landscape make for a dream like scene, where you are seeing the image but yet not really taking it all in. If any painting captures …

I visited to an art exhibition of an artist Shamindranath Majumdar who lives in Kolkata. The first time I saw an abstract painting in this gallery. Actually before this I saw many of art exhibitions in several cities. This exhibition showed me a different path. The artist painted …

Lorenzo Costa’s The Concert is another oil painting but this one is done on poplar. It is not one of my favorite paintings from the Renaissance time period. It has its good parts but there are some things I think the artist failed to capture. Maybe he did this …

One of the most reliable brands when it comes to ballpoint pens is Parker. I have been using this ballpen eversince we were allowed to use ballpoint pens back in high school. My first Parker pen was a Jotter Ballpoint Pen with a maroon-colored barrel which was given to …

Painstiks are the inventive combination of acrylic paints and oil pastels, and quite possibly the best excuse to revert back to finger painting. Paintstiks are extremely fun to use; they have a self-sealing outer layer that you peel off each time you want to use them, so they’re always …

The painting “An Apple a Day” by June Dudley is so warmly capturing a county moment with a horse and child bonding over an apple that I have found myself staring at this painting without a known reason as to why. I have come to realize that it is …

“Escape” by Sung Kim is a painting of both a landscape and scenic view of a town overlooking the ocean and adjacent to two colossal mountains.
First, I love all the colors of this painting especially the ones used for the ocean. I like how the center of the ocean …

Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride is a tempra and oil painting and is located in the National Gallery in London. This lovely painting is one of the first of its time period and is a great example of a painting from the Renaissance time period. This is …

There is a specific type of enamel paint intended for use on surfaces like glass and porcelain that is more resistant to chipping and scratching, and even dishwasher safe for use on glasses and dishes. One such brand is the Folk Art brand enamel paint, which I recently …

“Vases of Irises” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is one of his many flower paintings. The painting is of purple Irises in a neutral to off-white tone. It’s one of his calmer painting as far as color is concerned.
First, I like how Van Gogh was able to combine neutral …

“Starry Night Over the Rhone” by Vincent Van Gogh is a romantic painting of fireworks over a river in France.
The thing I like about “Starry Night Over the Rhone” is how identical it is to the actual riverbank in France. Sometimes an artist will take something and flip it …

I was looking for a store that sold art supplies at affordable prices and in bulk if I needed it and that is when I accidentally stumbled across Blick Art Materials.
My main purpose for shopping at Blick Art Materials was to purchase sketching books, colored pencils, markers, charcoal pencils, …

“The Nightmare” painted by Henry Fuseli is a graphic painting–in nature, not nudity–of a woman in a scene where her desire for sex is causing her conscience to clash against itself. It has been said that “The Nightmare” by Henry Fuseli is one of his popular pieces.
First, I love …

The Winter’s Tale as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
I recently saw The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s current production of Shakespeare’s, the Winters Tale. I enjoyed it very much. I’ve seen this play performed numerous times at various venues, including OSF so I’m very familiar with it.
The play was staged in the …

The Utrecht Factory, located at 111 4th Avenue between 11th and 12th St In Brooklyn New York is the place to go for art supplies in the five boroughs of New York, whether you are a student or a professional artist. They have the top of the line …

“Connections I” painted by Eva Shpritser is a geometric abstract painting created in medium-tone colors.
First, I like the medium tones of the painting: there is a mixture of burgundy, olive green, brown, and tan. The thing that is most interesting about this abstract painting is how the colors seem …

“Church At Auvers” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of a church in France.
The thing I found interesting about “Church At Auvers” is that it’s the first religious painting I’ve come across thus far by Van Gogh. The painting is surprising because, to me, Van Gogh …

Pablo Picasso’s work has always been amazing and far out of the ordinary from what everyone was used to seeing. The Old Guitarist is no exception to it either but like every one of Picasso’s painting they each hold a unique message to the viewer. Perhaps his message is …

I highly recommend the Scoring Board by Martha Stewart Crafts to any crafters out there. This product is amazing. I love to do all sorts of crafts. Card-making and scrap booking are my absolute favorites. I love to work with cute papers and embellishments. I recently found a blog …

The painting entitled “Fairy Ear Wings” by Josephine Wall is a magical painting that really has no purpose, but is captivating and entrancing none the less, and satisfies the needs for childlike fantasies to come to life and be portrayed through a painting.
I really like the colors that the …

Logan Art on Main is a really lovely small art gallery. You can enjoy local artists paintings, find handmade greeting cards and indulge your inner artist with some one on one art classes focusing on pottery or painting.
I have always loved pottery, so I began taking lessons a few …

The painting entitled “Surprise Visitors” by Josephine Wall is an enchanting painting that I would think to be many girls deepest desires as a child. To see a fairy. This painting is magical and mystifying with the great talents of the artist working to make a memorable canvas of …

The issue represented in Brook Andrew’s “Peace, the Man and Hope” are not clear upon first look. The screen print was made in 2005, in response to the war in Iraq. This information is clear when we take a closer look and we can see two books on either …

Piero Della Francesca is another Renaissance period although it is in the later part of the Renaissance. This painting is located in Galleria Degi in Uffizi, Florance. This is a very classical Renaissance portrait that is painted of and commissioned by a wealthy Duke and Duchess who lived in …

The painting entitled “Wisteria Moon” by Josephine Wall catches the love that has fallen over two fairies out for a nightly boat ride. Not only are the figures painted to perfection, but the canvas tells a story that is not only magical, but enchanting in the love that is …

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art located in Sarasota, Florida is a wonderful museum and a great place to spend the day. I first went to this museum about 8 years ago when it was undergoing renovations. Even back then it was a great place …

I have been a long time dolphin and whale lover, so I try to fill my home with pictures of them, but there is one artist who is above and beyond one of the best undersea artists in the world. His name is Wyland. I have tons of real …

My grandson recently had a birthday party, and I purchased Snazaroo Face Painting Kit to paint all of the children’s faces in attendance. I did some running around and found Snazaroo at Michael’s Craft Store for less than fourteen dollars including tax. This product is …

“The Red Vineyard At Arles” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is an emotional painting because the subject at hand. From the looks of it, it appears to be about slavery; however, I don’t know much about France’s history but that’s my take on it.
I think “The Red Vineyard At …

“Sunflowers” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of a single sunflower. I like this painting; however, to really comprehend what the painting is about, you have to do some research about sunflowers. It can be a daunting tasking especially if you don’t know anything about sunflowers or …

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at Las Vegas is a variety entertainment destination right at the heart of Las Vegas strip. I got a free ticket to visit this place when I purchases Blue Man group show. Even though this museum is right across the Venetian, it is not very …

I have been oil painting for about a year and a half now, and I love it. I had previously tried using acrylic paints, and that just ended up in a total disaster. Acrylics dry too fast, and you can never seem to get the right colors. They seem …

I have lots of spare time. Until recently I mostly used my spare time on the computer or in the bed (to excuse myself when I said lots of spare time this does not mean the whole day - a few hours a day). Although it did take me …

Deviantart: http://www.deviantart.com is a website which allows all artists to put up their artwork. This could be anything from a photo to fanart, to a sketch, to even a flash animation. The advantage of this website is that many forms of art is accepted. The basic Deviantart account is …

When I was a child I was terrified of the Sandman. I figured he would be a scary man who forced children to sleep with magic dust. Needless to say, I didn’t find him to be a something positive to aiding children to sleep. However, after seeing Josephine Wall’s …

The painting entitled “Pink Snow” by Leonid Afremov is a touching piece of art that gives a new twist to paintings of snow. This winter scene is sure to give you a the urge to brew some hot chocolate and enjoy the wonders of winter before the seasons change …

Josephine Wall’s painting entitled “Vision Seeker” gave me a sense of peace and spirituality. She has captured a moment, however magical and mystical it may be, that brings a sense of light towards beliefs and meaning in life. Her use of colors, even though the scene is depicted as …

The Degenerate Art Ensemble has popped up here and there throughout the years, offering viewers a taste of their obscure and unique style of pop-ish take on traditional horror and occult art topics. Now, through June 19th this amazingly beautiful art troop is giving Northwestern residents a chance …

“Village On The Water” by Sung Kim is a painting of a village centered on a river that opens up into the ocean.
First, I love the powder blue of the sky and how it makes the painting feel open. I like the faint white surrounding the mountain in the …

After Hours is a very good painting that I came across while shopping at various online art stores. The painting portrays a couple sitting at a table, drinking wine, and looking out of the window at the city, with the words “cafe” on the window, in perfect reflection.
This painting …

Surrealism is an art form which seems to be quite “love it or hate it”. For me personally, I love this piece, though at first I found it quite visually disagreeable.
Lovers of more conservative art will most likely not enjoy this piece, as it is highly experimental. Through its …