Art Reviews
“Café At The Canal” by Sung Kim
“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 …
June Dudley’s “Sunkissed”
“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 …
“Log Cabin Retreat” by Sung Kim
“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 …
The Scream by Edvard Munch
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 …
Guggenheim’s anyspacewhatever exhibit
I recently visited New York City and decided to visit the “Anyspacewhatever” exhibit at the Guggenheim. As someone who’s last museum was in elementary school during mandatory field trips, I was reluctant to go. However, after seeing a few introductory video clips online and on their website, …
“Mulberry Tree” by Vincent Van Gogh
“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 …
Wooden Dog Sculptures by Norton Latourelle (art)
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 …
The Persistence of Memory by Dali
Surrealism is an art form which seems to be quite “love it or hate it”. For me personally, I love this piece, though at first I found it quite visually disagreeable.
Lovers of more conservative art will most likely not enjoy this piece, as it is highly experimental. Through its …
Deviant Art
Amongst the many art websites and communities out here, “Deviant Art” is probably the most famous and popular one of all the internet. It is an artist’s special place where they can share all of their artworks - be in textile (costumes) art, oil paiting, artistic nude, digital art, …
Bazzill Basics Smoothies and Bling Cardstock Paper
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, …
Josephine Wall’s “Wisteria Moon” Painting
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 …
Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen
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 …
The Potato Eaters: Painting by Van Gogh
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 …
June Dudley’s “Country Blue” Painting
“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 …
“Afternoon Chat” by Sung Kim
“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 …
National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
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 …
“Chameleon” by Sheila Wolk
“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 …
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights
The Callaway Gardens Christmas Fantasy in Lights is a work of art. After shopping in a tent full of gorgeous Christmas d’cor, I found my way to the long, open air trolley that took me through an hour’s worth of Christmas lights. I expected to see a light display, …
Salvador Dali
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 …
Heather Anders Swirling Geckos
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 …
Josephine Wall’s “Ferry to Fairyland” Painting
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 …
Josephine Wall’s “Millennium Tree” Painting
The painting entitled “Millennium Tree” by Josephine Wall was one of her most touching pieces for me. While I thoroughly enjoy her other paintings and find them not only moving but magical as well with the fantasy world that she creates on the canvas, I found this painting in …
Orianna Kurrus:Bloody Dollies are Fun
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 …
La Doll Premier Polymer Light Weight Stone Clay
This certain type of polymer clay was purchased from a local crafting store. I was attracted to the idea of creating all sorts of different little figurines and jewelry, similar to the kind that I admire online when browsing sites popular with clay aesthetics. The many possibilities filled my …
Rebecca Latham’s “Attitude” Painting
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 …
The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, 1818, by Caspar David Friedrich
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 …
King Tut Exhibit at the Field Museum
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 …
R.O.M. (Royal Ontario Museum)
This is another science museum in Ontario though it is more old than the Ontario Science Center. This is not really about sciences at all, but more about cultural stuff. We went this long ago when we were studying races and cultures and their traditions. It�s really interesting with …
Leonid Afremov’s “Rain Princess” Painting
The painting entitled “Rain Princess” by Leonid Afremov is a beautifully painted creation that captivates a moment where a young girl is almost having some magical power over the rain, yet she is doing nothing but holding an umbrella.
In this painting, a girl has her back turned to the …
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
My mother and I had the opportunity to visit the temporary exhibition named Treasure�s of Ancient Egypt on display at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia awhile back, and found it a fascinating visit into the lives and times of ancient Egyptians. On loan from the Collection of Museum …
Aguinaldo Museum
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: Painting
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 …
“Autumn Garden” by Vincent Van Gogh
“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 …
Degenerate Art Ensemble
The Degenerate Art Ensemble has popped up here and there throughout the years, offering viewers a taste of their obscure and unique style of pop-ish take on traditional horror and occult art topics. Now, through June 19th this amazingly beautiful art troop is giving Northwestern residents a chance …
National Gallery London
If you visit London one of the attractions you mustn’t miss is The National Gallery. With its permanent collection of Western European paintings, which spans the period from about 1250 to 1900, there is so much to see.
Housed in a neoclassical building overlooking Trafalgar Square, the Gallery has over …
“Church At Auvers” by Vincent Van Gogh
“Church At Auvers” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a painting of a church in France.
The thing I found interesting about “Church At Auvers” is that it’s the first religious painting I’ve come across thus far by Van Gogh. The painting is surprising because, to me, Van Gogh …
After Hours by Brent Heighton
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 …
“Starry Night Over the Rhone” by Vincent Van Gogh
“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 …
Detroit Institute of Arts
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, …
Logan Art on Main art gallery
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 …
Josephine Wall’s “Surprise Visitors” Painting
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 …
“Arles With Irises” by Vincent Van Gogh
“Arles With Irises” painted by Vincent Van Gogh is a scenic/landscape painting of one of his many days in Arles, France. This painting for me was something that required a little research on my part about Arles and South France.
I like the painting “Arles With Irises” because of the …
Rainbow Melted Crayon Art
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 …
“Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh
“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 …
“Poppies” by Vincent Van Gogh
“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 …
Michelangelo
Writing this review on Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, more commonly known as Michelangelo the famous Renaissance painter. His works in the Sistine Chapel’s Ceiling have immortalized his ability as an artist and he no doubt inspires numerous people who walk into that building with the sheer power, magnitude, …
Hecksher Museum
This museum was closed for a few months, and the grand reopening, widely anticipated, brought a few raves during our visit for some key points. The entranceway is spectacular, and the visitor’s portal is a semi-circular metal post of elegant modernism that will accommodate more guests. We like the …
Mary Cassatt: A Brush with Independence
I first saw some of Mary Cassatt’s paintings at the Art Institute in Chicago a few years ago and marveled at her work. Before that I don’t think I had heard of this talented American and female Impressionist. I managed to see a few more of her paintings a …
Josephine Wall’s “Dragonship” Painting
Josephine Wall has amazed me yet again in this fun and magical painting she has called, “Dragonship”. There is nothing short of brilliance and fantasy in this painting that reminds me very much of my dream world, or any dream world in general. Her use of colors and fantastical …
“Coastal View” by Sung Kim
“Coastal View” by Sung Kim is a painting capturing the beauty of a coastal view from the view of someone’s deck.
First, I love the feel of the relaxing colors in the painting. I love the turquoise of the water in the shallow part of the ocean, and I like …
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