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Modern Art Movements
2007-11-13 02:29:00 “What distinguishes modern art from the art of other ages is criticism.”Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog -Octavio Paz Featured at http://www.eArtfair.com/blog By By Breiana Cecil The Modern Art Movements The Modern Art movements can be said to have begun in the mid 19th century. Up until this point, the artists of the world focused their artwork on realistic depictions of ...
How to Dye Your Own Yarn
2007-11-12 02:21:00 Featured at http://www.eArtfair.com/blog By Emma Snow Dying your own yarn is not difficult and can be fun! Article from http://www.eArtfair.com/blog There are a lot of methods for dying, but the one I like best uses unsweetened drink mixes, such as Kool-Aid or Flavor-Aid and a microwave. You must use 100% wool yarn (or another protein fiber) ... More About: Yarn
Ansell Adams - Art from his Secret Closet on Exhibit
2007-11-10 04:43:00 By eArtfair.com - copyright 2007 The Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC, currently exhibits “Ansel Adams in the East: Cruising the Inland Waterway”. From http://www.eArtfair.com/blog The exhibit shows a series of tiny 5 inch square photo proofs by Ansel Adams that he never intended anyone to see. The small museum is not far ... More About: Secret , Closet , Exhibit
Collecting Art Sculptures
2007-11-09 04:30:00 The following is a great article for art collectors when considering the purchase of stone art sculptures. So if you have just fallen in love with that statue from Zimbabwe, read this first. Buying Stone Art If you?ve been considering getting an art purchase, you probably know there are numerous different types of artwork. ... More About: Sculpture , Sculptures
Five Easy Ways to Market Your Craft Business Through Donations
2007-11-07 08:25:00 Are you an experienced craftsperson who is looking to increase your public presence? Consider donating some of your crafts to a local nonprofit agency or local charity. Not only will this allow you to network and make important contacts, you’ll also be making a difference where it really counts and strengthening your bonds to the community. Here are five easy ways to get involved: 1. Find a cause you have a passion for. Simply stated, passion cannot be faked. You must choose a nonprofit charity that you really care about, and for which you would be willing to work for with no thought of compensation. Perhaps you’ve always been touched by hospital-bound children stricken by illness. You happen to specialize in creating charming, old-fashioned rag dolls. Why not donate some of your best work to spread a bit of joy? In this scenario, you would want to seek out a nonprofit organization or charity that works with young hospital patients. Speak to the outreach director or vol... More About: Business , Market , Craft , Easy , Donations
The Importance of Visual Arts in Schools
2007-11-07 03:21:00 Visual arts are a class of art forms that include: painting, sculpture, photography, and other disciplines that focus on the creation of artworks which are primarily visual in nature. Visual arts are said to be important in schools since they tend to develop the intelligence, as well as the overall personality of students. In fact, ... More About: Schools , Arts , Visual , Visual Arts
Crucial Role of Original Artwork in Interior Design
2007-11-06 17:24:00 Art can create so many different moods. It’s a tool for creating the ’set’ of your home. I always try to use original art in my design work. It has a fresh, authentic energy that brings the level of the interior design upward and forward. Sometimes I start with a piece of artwork; other times I ... More About: Design , Artwork , Original , Paintings , Role
For Self-promoting Artists: How to Write a Media Release
2007-11-05 21:45:00 Did you know that publicity is supposedly seven times more effective than advertising? And it is free ? that is if you do it yourself. If you know the elements of writing a good media release to capture the attention of journalists, you can cash in on no cost editorial coverage. Here’s a few tips ... More About: Media , Promoting , Write , Artists , Release
The Kitsch or ART of Jeff Koons
2007-11-02 03:40:00 Jeff Koons is easily one of the most controversial artists in our time. Everybody who has been on a tour in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art knows the 52-year-old American artist Jeff Koons as the brain behind the kitsch (?) porcelain statue of Michael Jackson and Bubbles (a monkey). He is ... More About: Jeff , Jeff Koons
Four Things You Absolutely Need to Know before Buying an Oil Painting Repro
2007-10-31 07:31:00 “You’ve decided to invest in a beautiful oil painting reproduction. You have an idea of the type of painting you’d like, but you’re still unsure about making the purchase. This anxiety is normal when considering a reproduction purchase for the first time. Knowing the right questions to ask will enable you to make a wise ... More About: Buying , Painting , Things , Oil Painting , Absolute
Art Tool #1: How to Pick Paint Brushes
2007-10-29 23:58:00 Last year, Isabel Rodrigues wrote a gem of an article on What you need to know about a paint brush?. Simple but informative article for the beginner fine art painter. “Most of us like to paint different things. Some of us are professional painters while some of us just paint for fun. If you are serious ... More About: Painting , Tool , Pick , Paint , Brushes
Abstract Act
2007-10-29 00:09:00 Abstract art is often an acquired taste. The article below is actually quite cute in displaying how art value and art taste can be in contrast with one another in the theater of life and family. Enjoy! “Abstract Painting s, You Either Love Them Or Hate Them I?m a buyer and collector of abstract paintings. ... More About: Abstract Art , Abstract , Contemporary Art
Learn how to Draw 101
2007-10-28 01:08:00 I have a friend, who has a strong sense of design and home decoration. However, when you talk to her, she would be most adamant about NOT being creative. So, one day, I’ve given her an art class, i.e. I made her to sit still for 1/2 hour and draw (from memory) the million ... More About: Drawing , Painting , Learn , Draw , Portraits
Books As Art 101
2007-10-25 21:16:00 This article “Scrapbook ing Ideas to Make a Wonderful Scrapbook” is a perfect start for Fine Art Book makers. Get over any ‘oh my goodness, it’s about craft not art’-feelings you may have as a fine art student, and read on to learn about mood boards. “Scrapbooking can be compared with a unique form ... More About: Books
Art Quilting Explained
More articles from this author:2007-10-24 18:51:00 Quilting is a popular craft, which made me decide to include it here. Author Linda Matthews just wrote this helpful article Art Quilting ? What is it Exactly ? (2007). This informative article has a number of useful links for further research, as well as a general description of what this craft-fine ... More About: Quilting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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