I received the Big Book of Drawing as a Christmas present and I absolutely love it. I have always loved to draw and my mom was an artist so I would say I have some artistic ability but still need some help improving some of my drawing techniques. Rather …

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 …

“Vase With Oleanders and Books” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is one of his purest paintings of flowers in my opinion. The colors are not bright and loud, and the toned down colors allows the beauty of the Oleanders to shine through.
First, I like how simplistic the colors of …

I bought this cleaner primarily because I’ve started taking a painting class at my college, so I use oil paints quite frequently. Oil, like charcoal, is a very difficult material to wash off of anything - especially brushes. Normal soap just doesn’t work at all, and other brands (like …

The amazing works of June Dudley have astounded me yet again in a painting of hers entitled “The Rose Garden”. Not only has this painting captured the very essence of what I am sure many people feel a flower garden should look like, but it captures yet another moment …

“Book Shop” by Sung Kim is a painting of an old bookshop, but the unique thing about this bookshop is that it’s not a modern bookshop; instead, it’s an older bookshop which carries old books from the print on the window.
First, I love the cool colors of the outside …

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 …

“The Bedroom At Arles” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of his room in the place he was staying in Arles. I think the painting captures how modest his living arrangements were.
The thing I like about “The Bedroom At Arles” is how “normal” Van Gogh appeared. Even …

Josephine Wall’s painting entitled, “Polar Princess”, really captures what would be considered as well—¦.a polar princess. In the wintery and icy wonderland that is her home, viewers can see this princess scoping the terrain that is most likely her kingdom, with her winter friends in toe. And even though …

I recently looked at the online version of the 1668 painting “Return of the Prodigal Son” by Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669). The painting tells the story of the biblical verse Luke 15:21 and hangs today in the Hermitage. Rembrandt did the painting in oils between …

Some years ago I had traveled some distance to visit the Ontario science center. It�s more like a museum than a center. Being a science center, it has all the sciences like natural sciences, physics, biology, chemistry�space sciences� you name it. I found it all really interesting because that …

Asian Art Museum is such an exquisite museum! I try making a trip to this museum at least once a year. My first visit to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco was during a mandatory school trip back in high school when I was taking a …

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 …

“Fishing Boats on the Beach At Saint Maries” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is another painting he did while he was living in Arles, France; in this painting, he paints his time at the beach.
The first thing I noticed about the painting was how simple the boats appeared: small …

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 …

I recently took my two children ages 4 and 14 to the San Antonio Children’s Museum and to my surprise both children had a blast. Who would have guessed I could find a place that a toddler and a teen would enjoy equally. There is something there …

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is located in downtown Oklahoma City. One of the exhibits now showing there, as of April, 2006, is the Chouhuli glass exhibit. This is beautiful, and well worth the price of admission.
The museum has traveling exhibits, most recently of Mexican painters, …

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 …

“Wheatfield With Crows” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a visually stimulating painting because it’s very thought-provoking. The painting is of an open Wheatfield with a mass of crows flying above and there are three cleared paths: one to the left, one to the right, and one in the …

When we were in Phoenix AZ a few years ago during our time there we went to the Heard Museum. We wanted to see they Southwestern exhibits by the local Indians that we were told were there. We were able to view both traditional and Native American …

“If I were a mermaid and you were a unicorn” painted by Jim Warren is a fantasy painting of two worlds colliding: reality and fantasy.
First, I like the dissimilarity of color between the real world and the fantasy world. The top portion of the painting is dedicated to the …

Occasionally people decide they want a wolf for a pet. These individuals purchase their wolves and take them home. They then find their landlords present them with two options: to find another home for the wolf, or to find another home with the wolf. In Northern California, Michael Carey …

“House At Auvers” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting he did of a community in France with a few houses as the main objects. In order to fully comprehend the title of the painting, I had to do some more research on the particular area in which …

“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 …

The wildlife painting by Karen Latham entitled “Black and Blues” is a beautifully created piece of art that really captures the essence of the animal it portrays, as well as the beauty of the natural world. It’s magic, but real life magic that in tangible and out there for …

“Overlook Café II” by Sung Kim is part two of the scenic overlook café paintings. In “Overlook Café II”, you get a glimpse of the café from a different angle, and there is an area of tables and chairs for outdoor dining.
First, I like the soothing feel of the …

“Wheat Field With a Lark” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a serene painting I like and it allows you to not only get lost in your thoughts, but it also reminds you the importance of escaping life and enjoying the peaceful moments. Every time I look at …

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 …

“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 …

“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 …

Stratford Shakespearian Festival
Stratford, Ontario
Western Ontario: Between Toronto and London
2 1/2 hours west of Toronto
Summer Festival
Ticket cost: $20 CDN +
If you love Shakespearian festivals, or you love good theater, then you might want to consider visiting the Stratford Shakespearian Festival. Do not be misled by the name, this festival …

“Afternoon Chat” by Sung Kim is a painting of two people chatting in a boat one afternoon, and I think from the painting the two people could be somewhere in Italy.
First, I love how warm and inviting the colors are in this painting. I like the various shades of …

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 …

There are a few things that are absolutely necessary when oil painting. One of the very most important, is turpentine. The only problem with turpentine though, is that it is very toxic and smells terrible. So, what my art teacher taught me was that rather than using turpentine, I …

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 …

If you’re an art lover and visit art galleries I just wanted to take the time to give advice about Walsall art gallery. The gallery has been around for many years and in my opinion looks great by its website and advertisements however it’s not run all that well. …

I have always been a big fan of museums. I wanted to instill this love for art and museum artifacts into my children. There are only two museums in my area. I choose the one that is designed specifically for children. The creative discovery museum. My children had a …

The painting entitled “Enchanted Manor” by Josephine Wall not only a place where a beautiful home resides, but a place where magic and “well” enchantment can be found! It is amazing still that Josephine Wall can create such an intricate painting full of detail and brilliant colors and still …

Josephine Walls mystical painting entitled “Flight to Freedom” is a wonderful piece of art that has stirred up many emotions inside of me that I am unable to really fight. There are qualities about this painting that make it other worldly and yet so close to how many of …

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 …

This is a must see before you die! It is an art lover’s dream, and an amazing expereince for everyone else as well.
I went during the summer, so it was a little crowded. You have to wait to get in, so it’s best to head out early to beat …

On January twenty-second I viewed the cultural art display, at the Kirkpatrick Library, Masquerade. The first thing that I noticed about these pieces is that every one is very unique. Some are very large and have ferocious features while others are smaller, smoother, and seem to have an air …

Untitled (Artist Space)
1NE 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 815-9995
www.1n3.org
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 …

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 …

Josephine Wall is sure to get your inner imagination indulged in a world of pure fantasy in this painting entitled “Lady Unicorn”. Not only is this painting full of playfully combined colors, but generates a world that can only be found in your dreams, and brings about that sense …

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 …

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 made 3 dimensional scrapbook pages for my father and husband for Father’s Day, I needed something suitable to frame them. This shadowbox was the perfect frame for my projects. What I actually did was take a piece of 12×12 scrapbook paper and add a poem …

“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 …

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 …