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 …

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 …

I went to the Art Place for the first time to watch my friends drama class that she teaches perform a version of the Shakespeare play “Much Ado about Nothing.” I did not know anything about the play, but I wanted to come and support my friend. …

I’ve been using Red Heart yarn for the last year or two. Over that time, I’ve found that the company produces more types and colors of yarn than I can count. And so far, all of the yarn that I’ve used for my various knitting projects has been high …

“The Night Café in the Place Lamartine in Arles” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is of a Café in France during the late night hours.
The thing I found interesting about “The Night Café in the Place Lamartine in Arles” is that it doesn’t really resemble any cafés I’ve seen …

This painting has a strong, compelling presence. A man with coattails and a cane stands on a high, rocky mountain peak and looks down upon the lower peaks amidst the fogs. His stance is determined, triumphant, and pensive; the view is spectacular, but in a quiet, mysterious way.
Every time …

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 …

“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 …

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 Toledo Museum of Art, is one of the best art Museums in the country
with a large collection of paintings, sculptures, and antiquities. It also has the peristyle which is a venue for concerts and home of the Toledo Symphony. The Museum itself is free, although special exhibits may …

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 …

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 …

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 …

People who wish to decorate their homes or offices, in a black and white theme, should look into R. Thomas Jones’ drawings. My family has three of his drawings. Two drawings are of houses in San Francisco, the other is of the train on the tracks in San Francisco. …

“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 …

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 “Bubble Tree” by Josephine Wall is a beautiful painting depicting the almost wishes or moments in time of the human race. To me, this painting represents a sad longing that is found in many hearts, as well as beautiful reminder that somewhere out there the future …

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 …

“Log Cabin Retreat” by Sung Kim is what I would consider a mixture of scenic and landscape painting of a cabin log somewhere in the mountains.
First, I love the richness and deepness of the colors of the retreat site. Again, I like the faint white in the background …

“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 …

“Vineyard Terrace” by Sung Kim is a painting of a terrace which overlooks a wine vineyard and mountainside.
First, I love the colors in “Vineyard Terrace” and how the green is dominant and pops out at you. I like the overhead clouds above the mountain and how it appears to …

I am someone that does a lot of drawing. I really love using this sketch diary. It allows me to easily draw without a lot of hassle. It has the design of a tablet so I’m able to easily flip through it and find …

“Metamorphosis” painted by Sheila Wolk is a fantasy painting of a mermaid underwater. I am not familiar with Sheila Wolk’s work; however, this piece for me is captivating.
First, I love how the top of the painting has a little black to it, then it lightens up in the mid …

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 …

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 …

The icy stare of an owl may not be something that many people have seen first hand before, but it is certainly something that we have seen in pictures. Now, with Rebecca Latham’s painting entitled, “Attitude” it is something that can be seen in the form of art as …

Josephine Wall has mesmerized me yet again with this magical painting entitled “Heart and Soul”. There is nothing short of wonder and beauty behind this painting that is taken straight out of fairy tale dream. With so many aspects of this painting, and the intricate details that the artist …

“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 …

The Potato Eaters, a painting by Vincent Van Gogh is quite dark yet beautiful. Although I have never seen it in its original form and have only seen the painting in different books and over the internet, I still get goose bumps every time I see it especially when …

When I was younger, I would think that there were tiny worlds that floated on top of snowflakes each winter. It was a magical feeling because I would imagine what would be going on in those world’s, and what would they look like. Josephine Wall’s painting entitled “Bubble World” …

“The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a timeless piece not only because it’s a traveler’s dream when going abroad, but because it was painted two years before Van Gogh’s death.
The painting of “The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum” is …

Josephine Wall’s painting entitled, “Ferry to Fairyland”, is a beautiful masterpiece that captures the quiet moments in the night when the world is asleep and the magical creatures of the night come out to the safety of the darkness. There is a sea of colors that cascade around the …

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 have long been a fan of fantasy art, and as an amatuer artist myself, I’m always looking for creative venues in which to express myself. Many years ago, I joined a fantasy art website called Elfwood, and have loved this place ever since (even though they have recently …

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 …

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, “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 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 …

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, …

“Sunflowers” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a botanical painting of Sunflowers in a yellow vase on a table.
I think the painting “Sunflowers” is one that would probably be appreciated by those who have actually studied art and not for the art enthusiasts such as myself without much knowledge …

“The Olive Grove” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is another painting he did of Olive trees which could easily be mistaken for his other painting “Olive Trees”. “The Olive Grove” and “Olive Trees” have a lot of similarities and differences.
I like “The Olive Grove” because it captures my favorite …

“The Sower” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a great painting of a young boy doing his chore of planting seeds in the soil on his family’s farm.
The thing that is inescapable about “The Sower” is how rich the colors are. Before I could even get to the story …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

My five year old daughter is a huge fan of Winnie the Pooh and all his little friends, we’ve kitted out her bedroom with lots of Pooh Bear goodies but for the wall art I decided to ring the changes with a set of Baby Winnie and Friends canvases. 
This …