The painting entitled “Stairway of Dreams” by Josephine Wall is a detailed description of the power of not only stories that we read, but of dreams that we have as well. Josephine Wall has done something remarkable with this painting just as she has done with all of the …

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 …

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 …

If you are interested in German and Dutch masters then this is the place for you. There is a wonderful collection of 13th to 18th Century European art. The collection also includes French and Italian art but I will focus on the German and Dutch in this review because …

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. …

One of the better pieces depicting existentialism that I’ve seen, The Scream is a painting that I find terribly disturbing even years after first seeing it.
It’s unfortunate that The Scream has become so often parodied in popular culture that some people perhaps view it as a joke, but it …

I am not a big art museum person, so visiting this museum was not at all my idea. My daughter was writing a college paper on twentieth century art. She always talked me into this kind of thing by saying it is for school. So here I go, off …

Aris Prabowo’s “Playroom” presents the issue of how children nowadays are constantly buying military toys, and how it turns into a militaristic nightmare of chaos and anarchy. It was drawn in 1997, in response to the beginning of the Indonesian Revolution of 1998, where President Suharto resigned. This Revolution …

A painting entitled “Kiss of Life” from Josephine Wall, is a wonderful piece of art that demonstrates the magic and power of love. How it can suddenly strike us at strange places where we may not seem to think we can find it there, and the beautiful and fantastical …

We live in Baltimore and Washington DC is just a short forty five minute drive from home. We have visited the National Musuem of Art. This is part of the Smithsonian and it is a public museum that there is not a charge to get in. …

I’ve been to the Van Gogh Museum only twice. Once in the late 1980s and the second time this year. My lifetime goal was to be able to see the Starry Night ever since we learned about it in school. I had that chance when Van Gogh’s famous painting …

I have been collecting, preserving, mounting, and displaying real insects, spiders, and other arthropods for over twelve years; and the Riker display is the primary display which I use. Riker manufactures the displays themselves, and resells at wholesale prices to many companies online and off who resell the displays …

“Woods and Undergrowth” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of really lush and green woods surrounded by various of green plants and possible vegetation.
I like the “Woods and Undergrowth” painting because it’s one to be studied technique. For example, I like how the lines of the …

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 …

I am someone that enjoys drawing so erasers are always a necessity. I have used many different types but I have to say that these are one of my favorites. They are fairly cheap, they erase well and I have not had any issues with …

The painting entitled “Clown” by Leonid Afremov stirs up something inside of me that brings me back to child like dreams of fantasy and wonder, as well an un-doubtable sadness. The colors are brilliant and swirl to truly create something straight from the imagination.
It is not secret that …

The painting entitled “A Little Mischief” by Karen Latham is the perfect painting to depict a fox cub doing what they do best, looking for a little mischief. The honest beauty of this painting lies within the art of the natural world that the artist creates, as well as …

“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 …

Thomas Eakin’s The Gross Clinic is upon first glances exactly as the name sounds, gross. With dark colors, this painting sets an extremely grim and foreboding setting. The second my eyes are set onto the painting when I visit the Philadelphia Art Museum, I am transported to a time …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

It’s a beautiful DIY art & it’s so easy, although I never tried it before. I’ve watch a lot of videos on youtube on how to make it. And it looks so fun, and it would be funner if you do it with your friends ;). What you need …

“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 …

“Thatched Cottages At Cordeville Auvers Sur Oise” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of a cottage in some sort of village or countryside. I actually tried researching Cordeville Auvers Sur Oise, but didn’t have much luck except for an address in France. Therefore, I concluded the place …

One might wonder how something as simple as a piece of paper could possibly be worthy to write a review on. I use cardstock for so many reasons ranging from origami to scrapbooking and this cardstock is by far superior to that of any other. For starters, …

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 …

“Sunkissed” a remarkable painting by June Dudley, not only brings me back to a time of innocence as a child, but creates a peace inside of me that seems like it is hard to find in everyday life. Warming and tranquil, this painting of a child’s innocence is sure …

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, …

“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 …

“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 …

“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 …

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. …

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 …

Jim Shore Designs, Inc. creates and sells some the most eccentric and colorful artwork in the art industry today. Sculptures, created for all occasions, are the most common art forms the company produces. Jim Shore artwork can be found and purchased online as well as at retail stores, such …

We were frequent visitors to this Gallery when we were living in Bombay. The Gallery is centrally situated in South Bombay and is part of the Art District of Bombay. The approach to this place is itself littered with various art pieces where the artists keep trying to exhibit …

Heather Anders Swirling Geckos is a really colorful fun piece of art to have in your home. I bought it because it is full of color and has the cutest geckos with Hawaiian floral prints painted on them. The background is a vibrant yellow, and there is …

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 …

“Mulberry Tree” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is one of his emotional pieces to me. At first glance you immediately think of winter which is usually a gloomy and sad time of the year, but the more you study the painting you begin to realize how sad it …

“A Mermaid, 1900″ painted by John William Waterhouse is a fantasy painting of a mermaid on land combing her hair. This mermaid painting really captures the essence of beauty in human and in nature.
First, I like the darkness and shadows of the painting which shows no signs of sun …

“Daughter of the Deep” by Josephine Wall, may seem at first as though it is a dark painting, filled with some kind of underwater evil. However, the mermaid in this painting is extremely misunderstood, and gives the initial appearance that is so far from what the artist had planned …

“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 …

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 …

At one point I was very big into rubber stamps. I made my own Christmas cards, and used the rubber stamps to make ACEO and artist trading cards. Although I’ve given or sold most of my rubber stamping supplies away, I came across my Rubber Stampede Tropical Blue Dye …

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 …

I was about to see arts and paintings because I was planning to buy one. I wanted to buy something for my room. And so, first of all, I searched through the internet about paintings. Then, I found a blog named www.colorsnpaints.blogspot.com. I don’t know exactly who made this …

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 …

“Chameleon” painted by Sheila Wolk is a painting of a girl with butterfly wings (could possibly be a fairy) camouflaged in a field of daisies.
First, I love how vibrant and vivid the colors are in this painting. When I first saw “Chameleon”, I had to continue staring at it …

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 …

This is the first private gallery-museum in Bulgaria. Address is: 29 Saborna Str., Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria. When you happen to visit Old Plovdiv - the UNESCO architecture reserve of the city, do not miss the opportunity to have a touch with the genius of modern and classical Bulgarian artists. …