My artwork is foundation of the decor of my home. My furniture, flooring, window treatments and paint colors have all been chosen in deference to my artwork.
I have long been a lover of impressionism, namely contemporary impressionism. While I of course adore the works of artists like …

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 …

“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 …

“Autumn Garden” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a beautiful scenic painting of what appears to be a park during autumn season.
First, I love how Van Gogh was able to capture the look and feel of autumn in this painting. When I think about autumn, I think of 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 …

I purchased my Yamaha acoustic guitar while I was in college and still play the same guitar now several years later. This is a great guitar and has been perfect for me. I dont play shows, its more for personal use..it has been a splendid guitar for that …

Gouache paints are basically opaque watercolours. That have a binding agent and a higher ratio of pigments to water; white pigment is added to them to make them opaque. Designers and illustrators initially used gouache however many artists are switching to a digital format now a days.
Artist’s Loft brand …

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 have a friend who has season tickets to the OKC Symphony, and I have benefitted from that this year, as he has taken me several times. The seats are right in the middle of the mezzanine, so the view is great, although you still need binoculars to …

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 …

Everyone loves the wings of a butterfly, they are colorful and bright, and sure sign that warm lazy days are ahead. Rebecca Latham’s painting entitled “Summer Blossom-Queen Butterfly” is just that indication. The painting is rich in color and captures a still life meaningful wonder of an every day …

“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 …

Since my baby is now 11 months old, I figured it is about time to start on the sippy cup. I was not looking for anything fancy and just wanted the basic sippy cup that my baby boy could learn and row with. I went to a local Dollar …

Aaron Brothers are having its presence all over the states of America.They are speciality store for art and frames.Taking a portrait photo is much easier.But having a frame to enhance the beauty of the photo to showcase is much difficult.The quality custom framing of aaron brothers …

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 …

My spouse wasn’t sure he was interested in going to the art museum, but to placate the seven year old, it was our destination on Saturday morning. We were pleased and said many “oooohs” and “aaahs” as we approached the huge building, which resembled something like a Greek …

“They only come out at night” painted by Jim Warren is a fantasy painting of the belief that when the sun sets on the human world, the world of magic and all that includes comes out.
First, I love the colors of the magical world: there is a beautiful shade …

I never really gave much thought on Sartre’s philosophy of existentialism especially when I had to read it straight from a book simply discussing it. I now agree when people say that Sartre is better as a playwright than as a philosopher because he makes great and very interesting …

“Country Blue” is a beautifully painted work of art by June Dudley that really does resemble life in the country in a field of blue flowers. I have seen many paintings of June Dudley’s that really bring to life the moment in time when life seems simple and the …

“Peach Tree in Bloom” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a scenic painting of a single peach tree growing in someone’s backyard. I think this painting of the peach tree is visually stunning.
First, I love how visually stunning the colors are in this painting. It reminds me of the …

The Aguinaldo museum is located in a place called Jungletown by the locals. The huge statue of Gen. Aguinaldo atop a horse as well as the museum is a landmark in Baguio City, and many tourists used to flock to this place. Through the years though the visitors have …

This has always been on of my favorite Pablo Picasso paintings. It is so interesting and captures your attention with its unique colors and excellent blend of textures. The painting shows a nude woman (back) in a fetal position holding on to her knees. It is simple, yet amazing.
The …

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This museum is located in a two level building. Currently they are hosting an exhibit on Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945 and The Rescuers. Neither have anything to do with each other, but they are claiming it does.
The Nazi Persecution had to …

Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Although a still life, this oil has a life of its own and I feel it possesses the uncanny ability to come alive and observe the observer. It forced me to open my heart and feel. At first glance this appeared as simple sunflowers in various …

There are a bunch of museums in Washington DC. Some of them are about 1 hour to 2 hours away from the white house itself. One of the ones that really stick out is the art museum because of the beautiful building and artworks itself. I would expect artworks …

“Wheatfield and Mountains” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is one of your basic scenic paintings from him. If you’re someone (like me) who has never been to the mountain regions, you would think this is one of the most spectacular views of what you hope to one day experience.
I …

Recently I had re-visited the gallery one of the most famous Lithuanian artists- Kazys Simonis. Kazys Simonis’s paintings and drawings are a distinctive phenomenon in Lithuanian art of the 20th century. Throughout his long life (1887-1978) being a witness of great historical changes, Kazys Simonis aimed in his …

I visited a place that tells the story of the progression of art through the ages. Its surroundings are purely attractive, hold an abundant of interest, and the works of art on display are absolutely astonishing. The place has unique ways to express the exquisiteness of art. It is …

Dali was truly at the forefront of modern art as we know it with his role as a surrealist. I can honestly not find a piece by Dali that I don’t like in some way, shape or form. It’s clear that a lot of thought and time went into …

The painting “Just Peachy” by June Dudley, is a wonderful painting that is a perfect depiction of a child on a sunny afternoon picking her way through a peach tree to find the best peaches. Life has slowed down in this moment, and by looking at the picture I …

“Bluhender Garten Mit Pfad” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a landscape painting as well as every flower enthusiasts dream.
“Bluhender Garten Mit Pfad” is one of those paintings that you have to be extremely knowledgeable as far as the subject is concerned; in this case, it’s flowers. The more …

Hillwood Estate’s tagline is, “Where Fabulous Lives”. I thought that was a pretty pretentious thing to say, until I went there and found out that it’s actually true.
This museum blew me away. I’m a big Russian art fan, and a friend of mine suggested I …

“Skull With Burning Cigarette” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is probably one of his most morbid and enticing paintings thus far for me. The painting is of a human skeleton against a black background with a lit cigarette between its teeth.
I am head-over-heels in love with “Skull With Burning …

Before most school years, I usually go to Office Max to buy school supplies. This year, I had bought a new dry erase board, and on my list was also dry erase markers. I was looking for some cool colors, and maybe magnetic so I wouldn’t have to put …

The Roundhouse Community Centre is located in Yaletown, an upscale region of Vancouver, BC. The centre is run be Vancouver Parks Board, and has a focus on arts and cultural activities. It provides many necessary services to the residents of Yaletown, as well as to all residents …

Hawaiian Sea Turtle by Linda Briggs is one of my favorite pieces. She is a local artist who paints a variety of watercolor Hawaiian scenery and honus (sea turtles). Her paintings are really beautiful, and while her paintings are of known local scenes, there’s a feeling of …

The first time I ever purchased these pens I was required to buy them for my 2D design art class I was taking in college. I bought the eight pack black Pigma ink that comes in sizes 01 through 08, one being the smallest point size and eight being …

Did you know that the city of Detroit has the nation’s fifth largest fine art museum? The Detroit Institute of Arts is located on Woodward Avenue in the arts and cultural up-town area.
The DIA is a small, relaxing museum. It’s small enough that I don’t get tired walking around, …

We have been going to this establishment ever since it was the location of a “As You Wish Pottery and Paint Place”. As You Wish moved out of the location many years ago and a new owner took it on and renamed it Creative Hands. Since that time, the …

Dia Beacon is perhaps one of the most memorable Art Museums I ever been to in the New York City area. If you are a fan of contemporary art and you are planning on a visit to Big Apples, be sure to put Dia Beacon on your go-to list. …

While fiddling around online, I discovered a websight called Americanfolkart.com. Intrigued, I had to see what they sold. I about fell off of my seat when I saw an artist by the name of Norton Latourelle selling wooden dog statues for over two hundred dollars! They’re …

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 …

The King Tut exhibit was somewhat a let down for my friends and I. We went in with very high expectations and shelled out the $25 fee only to leave slightly disappointed by the lack of content. The exhibit had far less items on display than we …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

I first encountered Rebecca Guay’s amazing fantasy art in the Magic: the Gathering collectible card game. Her art is depicted in a style reminiscent of classic twentieth-century fairy tale illustrations. That’s why, for me, her style is very unique since Magic card art is dominated by more masculine depictions …

“Sin Pursued by Death” painted by Henry Fuseli is as thought-provoking as his other famous painting: “The Nightmare”. It has much of the same theme of sexuality and religious undertones.
First, I like how the background of the painting is predominately black. The blackness of the painting gives off a …

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 …