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 …

“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 …

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 painting entitled “The Cirrius Tales Parade” is an enchanting painting that gives new meaning to what might go on in the enchanted woods when night falls and the moon is high in the sky. There is nothing short of magic and festivity in this painting that generates joy …

“Poppies” Painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a botanical painting of Poppy flowers in a vase. I think of all the botanical paintings with vases painted by Van Gogh, this one is on my list of favorites because of the colors used.
I like the “Poppies” painting because it has …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

Who can forget the long and lazy summer days that seem to always bring happy memories to us all? I can’t, and Josephine Wall’s painting entitled “Bygone Summers” is a great remembrance of how I would spend my summer days.
This painting shows a beautiful girl with strawberry blonde hair …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

For anyone who grows up in New York City, a museum is a way of life. I love the Met, MOMA, Guggenheim Museum and all of the rest of the well known ones, but I also like to find the more unusual. And that is one thing you can …

“Gallery Steps” by Sung Kim is a painting of stairs incased in between what appears to be various art galleries.
First, I love the colors in this painting because it gives you an old world feeling. I like the small hint of tan and how it travels up the buildings. …

This wonderful piece of art was created by the English artist Mike Stimpson and is a modern (and very fun!) take on the iconic Lunch Atop a Skyscraper image, the original depicting a line of 1930s construction workers eating their lunch on a beam suspended above the New York …

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 …

I have found that these Derwent 36 Watercolour pencils are absolutely fantastic! I think that the quality of the pencils is very high, and there is a range of different colours to use. Whether you use them dry or wet, I can assure you that these are excellent quality …

King Tut Museum is surprisingly located in Las Vegas, Nevada in The Luxor. Now, for this King Tut Museum, it is located on the Attractions Level and inside the pyramid building of the Luxor Hotel. I was there before as part of my continuous Egypt expedition, and …

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 …

During the course of my college career, many of my professor’s have given assignments where they asked the class to visit the Appleton Museum of Art of the College of Central Florida in Ocala Florida to complete an art critique. It is safe to say that I have spent …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Orianna Kurrus is the hottest new artist in the Tampa Bay area. She creates fashion, mixed media art pieces, and the cutest dolls this side of the Mississippi. She has been featured in the Weekly Planet and Best of the Bay. Her art focuses on a …

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, …

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 …

“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 …

I thought the message of this story is quite disturbing and rather sad. There are so many tales of people experiencing all sorts of physical and emotional pains throughout their life yet they manage to break away from it. Everything in the real world is temporary and can be …

“Almond Branches in Bloom” by Vincent Van Gogh has become one of my favorite botanical paintings because of the serenity that washes over me every time I look at it. Blue is my absolute favorite color and I like how Gogh uses a cool blue in the background. The …

“The Potato Eaters” by Vincent Van Gogh is one of his darker paintings with a great back story. While I was researching the painting, I found out that Van Gogh wanted to capture the essence of what peasant life was like. Apparently the painting took place in the Netherlands, …

Baltimore may be a small city compared to other metropolitan cities, but we have the same things that other major cities do. One of our favorite things is to go to museums. We have a great art Gallery here in Baltimore, the Walters Art Gallery.
It is …

“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 …

“Café At The Canal” by Sung Kim is a painting of a café overlooking a scenic canal.
First, I love the vibrancy of colors in this painting: they remind of early to mid summer. Again, I love the faint white in the far off distance on the trees and a …

“Gazebo” by Sung Kim is a painting of a Gazebo on some sort of pond which wraps around into a lake or river.
First, I like how vivid the colors are especially in a setting which looks like early morning. I like the faint white color further back in the …

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 …

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 …

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 have bought many artist brushes over the years but none as good as Artiste multi-pack paint brushes in sizes 1-12 from a local area business. These paint brushes ar designed for oil and acrylic paintings and I have long realized the value of using horse hair bristle brushes …

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 …

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 …

“Starry Night” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is probably one of his most recognized pieces. I remember seeing the painting at an early age in my language arts textbook in elementary and middle school as well as my English textbooks in high school.
I like “Starry Night” because of Van …

Nevada hosts a nice grouping of world class museums however one of my favorites within the Reno area was the Nevada Museum of Art. As you read through the content of the review you will soon find out why I found the museum to be such a significant part …

“Vase of Roses” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of white roses. For me, this painting had the same color touches as the previous Oleander one I reviewed; however, it does not have the same vibe as the Oleander.
First, I like the colors of the painting which …

“The Birth of Venus” painted by Sandro Botticelli is one of my favorite mythological paintings. I was not into Greek mythology until the television show “Hercules” starring Kevin Sorbo aired in the mid to late nineties; however, it has become one of my favorite subjects in history. It also …

“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 …

“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 …

If you’re planning to visit Cleveland, Ohio any time in the near future, I hope you’ll get the time to stop by the Galleria at Erieview at 1301 E. 9th Street. After a year or so of dormancy, the Galleria at Erieview is fast becoming the hub for …