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Common Themes in African Art By : Wayne Kiltz African art has several common themes that show up over and over again. If you understand these themes, you can enjoy and apreciate African artwork more. Selling Art Online ā€“ Does It Work? By : Theresa Evans If you are interested at all in art and photography, you will no doubt have noticed the huge number of impressive looking online galleries all over the internet. Judging by the numbers of signed up artists and photographers they seem extremely popular. But do these online galleries actually sell the work they display? Well yes, quite often. It is a fact that many artists do very well selling art and photography on the internet. However, as with any offline gallery, showin... Turn Your Favourite Bloom Into A Flower Painting By : Theresa Evans Most of us have a favourite flower. We plant them in our gardens, we buy them at the florist, we are given them as bouquets to celebrate a a birthday, anniversary or to wish us a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, most blooms have a short life. I adore flowers and as an artist, I have learned to preserve something of their essence in a flower painting forever. If you have ever wished you could do this with a favourite bloom, then read on. Flower painting has a wonderful histo... Abstract Art - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly By : John N. Stewart An artists opinion regarding abstract art as both spectator and originator. Add Class to Your Office Decor with an Art Reproduction By : David De Groot Office decor doesn't have to be boring, or even all businesslike. You can spruce up your office walls with elegant oil paintings even if you're on a tight budget. Art reproductions are beautiful works of art that are hand-painted by talented artists to capture the true colors and meanings of famous paintings from the past. With the low cost of art reproductions, anyone can decorate their office using famous paintings. Five Mistakes to Avoid when Buying an Art Reproduction Painting By : David De Groot Art reproductions make splendid investments if you enjoy fine art and want to stay within your budget. Hand-painted reproductions are painted on canvas by experienced artists, which makes them more comparable to the originals than printed copies. However, not all art reproductions are created equal. Before buying an art reproduction, try to avoid these mistakes. Changes in African Art By : Wayne Kiltz The artwork of Africa has changed along with the culture. Find out how massive social changes accross Africa are reflected in the artwork of the continent. Why Bother with Art Colleges? By : John Morris If you are pretty talented at art you might not even consider going to Art College. Why should you, anyway? You can draw like the masters: Boticelli, Michaelangeo, Da Vinci... An Education In The Arts By : John Morris For some people art is just something you put on your refrigerator doors. It is something you have to do for schoolwork, or to while your time away... Turn A Dog Poster Into A Work Of Art By : Caroline Kent I know what you must be thinking. A dog poster? A work of art? When we think of the word, 'poster,' most of us imagine a garish, wrinkled picture with tattered corners and torn edges, scotch-taped to the back of teen-ager's bedroom door or a college student's dormitory wall. Certainly, not a Van Gogh by any definition! However, with all the great framing and laminating options available today, it is possible to turn your favorite dog or puppy print into a masterpie... What Makes Art Valuable? By : Tim Seaward I read an amazing article by Grayson Perry entitled "How art appreciates - it's a class act". In a nutshell he reckoned that art finds its true monetary value from what the experts say. But I can see something more from what he says. If a piece of art is to be labeled as having any "value" at all it is what is said about it that establishes it as a work worthy of an individuals attention. In other words ... if you see a picture and it relates to you in some way (this ca... All American Modern Art For Home And Garden Weathervanes By : Dana Weather Learning to appreciate and admire our own culture is sometimes a tad bit overlooked by most, as is the essence of a weather vane. Life among the garden plants, vases, flowers, trees and birds at home sometimes also goes overlooked by those who are too busy to remember how far we have come as a civilization. Weathervanes are like instant memories. With some weathervane the sound of changing wind will be an immediate reminder of our culture and heritage, with others the mere si... The Figurative Clay Sculptures of Javier Marin are Beautiful and Tragic By : Patrick Johnson Javier Marin's powerful figurative clay sculptures are tense with the clashing forces of the indigenous and Spanish cultures of his native Mexico. The medium clay is essential to the success of these sculptures. His sculptures are beautiful, tragic, heroic and masterful in technique and in their ability to enliven the space that they occupy. Defining Abstract Art By : Lynne Taetzsch “Abstract art” has many meanings, depending on the context in which you define it. You can look at it historically, tracing its use in movements such as the New York “abstract expressionists” of the 40s and 50s. Or you can enter the search term in Google and see how the term is used today. Other related terms are “modern,” and “contemporary.” Tips for Collecting Oil Reproduction Paintings By : David De Groot Collecting art can be a rewarding hobby, but also a serious one. If you collect art with hope to earn a return on your investment in the future, it's even more serious. You might not be able to purchase all original paintings or prints, so oil reproduction paintings might be your next choice of investment. Portrait Painting By : Grace Palce - As an oil painter, there will come a time that you will be asked to create a portrait. Or perhaps, you have always wanted to be known as a portraitist. There are many reasons why portraits are painted, most of which pertains to the sitter, the person whose portrait you will paint. The sitter would probably want to establish a public image and you, as the artist, would do well to emphasize the status, looks, and personality. A portrait is also meant to explore the qualities... Inspirational Art Brings Joy and Beauty to Your Home By : OVivian What’s the first thing you notice when you see a truly beautiful work of art? If you’re like most people, you slow down, get a little closer, and go, “Wow!” Beautiful art touches people in a way most things are unable to touch them. Yet, although many people appreciate a beautiful work of art, they usually don’t own one. Instead, they leave their walls bear, or buy posters or inexpensive prints, just to fill the space in their homes. Seeing through the Eyes of an Artist By : Lynne Taetzsch Visual artists pay more attention to the sights around them than most people. They mentally compose a landscape, a portrait, or an abstract composition as they wander through the world. You, too, can learn to see more in your surroundings by paying attention, and thus enrich your visual world. Oil paintings By : Gayathri Oil painting is an astonishing art form and even today there are many artists who work fabulously on oil paints. Art Marketing Tips - Launch a successful business selling your art or crafts By : Ralph Serpe Define your goals and get organized - What are your goals as an artist? Do you hope and dream to one day have your artwork displayed in a museum or do you just want to sell enough of your art to make a good living? Da Vinci's Wisdom: The Man Behind The Code By : Kathy Giegel The Da Vinci Code is riding the whirlwind of popularity and controversy. But about the real man behind the code, Leonardo Da Vinci. There is so much about leonardo's personal life, his speculations,his interests, his thoughts, his sense of humor that the public seldom hears about but is very intriguing. Framing And Hanging Oil Paintings By : Candice Christie The frame gives a more finished look to the oil painting and helps define the boundaries of the artwork. The marriage of a frame with an oil painting may be harmonious or discordant, enhancing or distracting - a poorly chosen frame can ruin the appearance of the oil painting, while an appropriate one can make it shine. There are many different styles, colors and price ranges of frames with cheap ones made in moulded plastic and more expensive ones carved in wood. An oil pa... Egyptian Art By : Mar Ancient Egyptian art is five thousand years old. It emerged and took shape in ancient Egypt, the civilization of the Nile Valley. Expressed in paintings and sculptures, it was highly symbolic and fascinating — this art form revolves round the past and was intended to keep history alive. I Love To Collect African Art By : Julee Mitchelsin I love venturing around the world and learning about other cultures. I huge part of me comes alive when I’m in another culture. Ever since I was a little girl I have always been fascinated with the faces of people from other parts of the world and I’ve been intrigued by the way other people live life. Photography seemed to be the right profession for me because it allows me to travel the world and get paid, literally, to see people and cultures and things. I love it. I also l... What Makes Anime Popular By : Scott Brady What is it that makes Japanese animation popular, not only to the young but to adults as well? I remember a few years ago when I was a freshmen and sophomore in university I was addicted to the Japanese anime “Dragon Ball Z”. In fact, it even gave the famous American cartoon “The Simpsons” a run for its money in my book. WilliamKeleher.com: Six Generations in America By : William Keleher William A. Keleher (1886-1972) founded the Oldest and Largest Law Firm in New Mexico, Keleher & McLeod, P.A. The William Keleher site WilliamKeleher.com . How to Start An Art Collection On a Shoestring Budget By : Monique Hawkins Some collectors enjoy collecting all kinds of collectibles such as music boxes and other mechanical music, cars, jewelry, figurines, and many other types of items. Then there are those who enjoy collecting art. As a matter of fact, many individuals are inclined to start collecting their own unique art pieces for their homes and offices. If you are one of these people, here are some tips on starting your own unique art collection. Andy Warhol's Cats & Dogs By : Melanie Light In 1954, Andy Warhol, a renowned cat lover, published a series of 25 cat portraits in book form. He named his book "25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy." In the 1970s, Warhol 's interest with cats faded and his interest in dogs rose. He did a large number of paintings and drawings of his own pets and those of others. In 1976 Warhol's dog and cat series was shown with great success in New York and in London. 3 Easy Steps to Get Started Drawing! By : Todd Harris This article take you through the basic steps of getting started in the drawing world. From what paper to use to the best types of pencils and charcoal. This is a must read. Indian Contemporary art By : Namita Sibal Art has a creative appeal as it is a beautiful piece to decorate the house with. IndianArtCollectors is an on line forum for collectors allowing collectors to post their works to share with others. Today IndianArtCollectors has become a vibrant community with one of the largest collections of Indian art on the worldwide web. Indian Art Collectors By : Namita Sibal The Indian Contemporary art market has been booming over the last few years and is becoming an investment avenue for the rich middle class. IndianArtCollectors is an online art portal displaying more than 1700 paintings by Indian artists across the globe. IndianArtCollectors allows artists to pursue their passion in an environment that stimulates their creativity. Dogs Playing Poker: Beyond Art, Behind Coolidge By : Melanie Light C. M. Coolidge, known for his "poker playing dogs", was a brilliant man with innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial instinct about art. Coolidge created 16 paintings of dogs - seven that portrayed dogs playing pool. The other nine were dogs surrounding a poker table. After his success with painting dogs, a new idea provided him a profitable income. He started the invention of Comic Foregrounds. Easy Tips For Figure Drawing Like the Masters in Minutes By : Todd Harris This article explores explosive tips on figure drawing that will take your art to the next level. It gives away the hints of the masters and some great advice on becoming masterful with figure drawing and drawing faces. Dog Artists David Hockney, William Wegman, and George Rodrigue By : Melanie Light David Hockney, William Wegman, and George Rodrigue have all used dogs as a focal point, which shows that dog art is a powerful medium of expression that not only captures the art world, but mainstream art lovers as well. Through the Pop movement of the 1960s and contemporary art circles worldwide, these artists have used their pets as heartfelt muses that captivate and bring wonder even to the most stringent of critics. Event Planning and Catering By : kermit It will be nice for party holders if they can find full service event planning and catering at the same point. A full service event planner usually promises to assist in the event planning and catering services along with the transport and rental services 3 Tips for Drawing Noses the Right Way By : Todd Harris This article explores tips and techniques to drawing the nose. It also has some common mistakes to avoid when drawing the nose. Use these tips and techniques and you’ll achieve a greater likeness to the subject you are drawing. Oil Painting: Solvents and Resins By : Vijay Solvents are added to oil paints for temporary change, they are designed to work in a way such that they evaporate consistently and completely as the oil paint dries. (Technically, the more correct term is diluents, as not all are solvents, but it’s not the term very commonly used.) Solvents are also used to soften resins, making mediums, cleaning up, and also for cleaning brushes. It is very essential to use solvents in a well-ventilated room and you need to remember that they are flammable (catch fire easily). Have a Brief Information about African Paintings By : Maigida africanarts To say that African painting is complex and diverse is an understatement. To be ironically referred to the Dark Continent, this region has produced some of the most visually stunning and emotionally moving pieces of art the world has ever seen. Both in the past and in the current African art world, the people of this part of the globe are famous for their thought provoking depictions of their lives. Glance Of Contemporary African Art By : Maigida africanarts While many people are familiar with traditional African art, the world of contemporary African art is widely unrecognized. Part of the problem is the academic world’s fascination with the ancient, traditional forms of art, therefore making it difficult for modern artists’ to find a market for their work Traditional forms of Ife art By : Maigida africanarts When one considered the sheer breadth and size of the African continent it is easy to see why so many unique and diverse forms of art originated there. Ancient, as well as modern black artists of Africa rely heavily on the natural resources found in their homes to produce their fascinating sculptures, textiles, and pottery. Important Artists in Black Art Painting By : Maigida africanarts Since its conception, art in all of its various forms has been created for the sole purpose of the artist describing for the world his or her personal visions of a person, event, or place. As a result visual works of art leave the viewer with an impression of an extreme emotion. Modern African American Art and Artists By : Maigida africanarts Like many artists who use cultural and ethnic heritage as an inspiration for their art, modern African American art often has strong roots in Africa. For many African American artists, the Southern region of the U.S. also represents a huge emphasis on the composition and subject of their work. Process of oil painting By : Vijay 1st Art Club - Oil paintings of famous artists. Hand painted art. 1st Art Club has Hand Painted Museum Quality Oil Paintings. Check out our Art Gallery with hand painted canvas oil paintings, originals and famous art oil painting reproductions. Diego Rivera - Bringing Art to the Public Eye By : Jason Brown Considered the greatest Mexican artist of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera was a Cubist Painter and Muralist. His radical political views and tempestuous romance with the painter Frieda Kahlo were then, and remain today, a source of public intrigue. Rivera brought his unique vision to public spaces and galleries, enlightening and inspiring fellow artists and the community. The Basics Of Design By : Charles Griffith Learn the fundamentals of design as they apply to painting and drawing, so that you can create artwork of the highest artistic quality! On Becoming An Artist By : Charles Griffith How to approach the personal and creative challenges of being an artist, and how general self-improvement can benefit the artist. Get started with Oil Painting Today By : Vijay 1st Art Club - Oil painting gives you richness and depth of color that is supreme by any other medium of painting but it is inherently more difficult to work with. In case you are prepared with the basics of painting then you would be richly rewarded in your finished painting. Comic Book Collecting, I Can’t Get Enough! By : John Pawlett Have you ever read a comic book before? I imagine just about everyone, at some time in their life, has read at least one comic book. But do your interests and enjoyment level go beyond that? Five Proven Art Festival Showing Strategies for Artists Selling Their Work By : Neil Lemons Showing and selling your artwork at outdoor art festivals is hard work for artists, often accompanied by some expensive lessons. Here are five successful art festival showing strategies for artists that are guaranteed to increase sales and decrease your learning curve whether you are new to selling art at festivals or a seasoned art show veteran. Maryann Klabal is the reason behind Mirek Klabal’s success By : Robert Kenny Mirek and Maryann Klabal are like idol for the art lovers. They have taken much pain to take the art to different parts of the world and made people understand its real meaning. Along with raising the art world to the highest position, both are associated with lots of charities to help the needy people. Tattoo Art For The DIY Crowd By : raz Two brothers learn the art of tattoo in DIY fashion, providing an entertaining read in the process. Prevailing Trends in Indian Readymade Garment Industry By : fibre2fashion Today, the buyers of ready made garment segment are aware of the running trends, and demand the newest in fashion and products at a reasonable cost. At the front position of this evolution are the smaller players, which private labels that are thoroughly transforming the dressing way of men, women and children. With the supply chain limitations eased, organization in real estate markets, and rationale tax structure. Maryann Klabal has been a helping hand for many By : Robert Kenny Mirek and Maryann Klabal have been responsible for disseminating the true meaning of art to the world, along with assisting art lovers in buying genuine art pieces. Is Graffiti An Urban Art Form? By : Stephen Dolan Is graffiti art or just vandalism? Can it ever have a place in art galleries, or should it just be removed? Unleash Your Creative Potential! By : Tiki OBrien "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science." Albert Einstein Who Stole My Hangi? By : Tiki OBrien Maori tattoo and design are part of Maori cultural identity. So what is the big deal when big companies use Maori icons to sell their products? Realism In Contemporary Art By : Charles Griffith Understanding the role that Realism has played in the history of Western art, its relationship with abstraction, and its place in the art of the 21st century. Are Free Online Art Galleries Worth The Expense? By : Arteccentrix Anybody who has thought about or wished they could publish their artwork online has probably seen a whole host of places out there in cyberspace claiming all sorts of things for their particular version of an online art gallery. Are any of these virtual galleries really going to help you sell your work? Are they as effective as having your own website? Should you pay for the services of such a gallery or should you go for the tempting FREE option? Are they all simply a way for someone else to make a quick buck off the back of your talent? Oil Painting Reproduction - 12 Tips to Help When Choosing Your Painting or Portrait By : Jane Long As there are so many Oil Painting Reproduction sites on the internet, this guide gives you useful information to help you find the best sites French Impressionist Painting – A Turning Point By : Jane Long The French Impressionists, a group of 19th century, rebellious painters, who painted ‘with light’ and preferred a more natural, loose approach to painting than the respected artists of the day. Their exciting paintings, which so shocked the establishment, remain the most popular of all periods of European art today. Framing Paintings - 7 Tips for Framing Your Canvas By : Jane Long Tips to advise you on the best type of frame to select for an oil or acrylic painting on canvas. Will the frame overpower the painting, detract from the setting.....? 6 Tips for Your Mosaic Art By : Mark Piscopo If you fancy yourself as a potential mosaic artist, Mark Piscopo provides you with 6 great tips that every beginning mosaic artist should know! About Art and Art Reproductions By : Arthur Kimmelman Art can be defined as the deliberate use of some medium to communicate emotions or ideas between minds. The mediums of art can be as diverse as paintings, music, dance, sculpture. Basically, art requires creativity and imagination to convey the thoughts and ideas of the artist to the minds of others. An artwork is judged on the basis of how effectively it communicates these underlying messages, ideas or thoughts clearly. THE ATRIUM ON RINGLING IS COMING TO TOWN By : Marialuisa Planzo New downtown Sarasota development begins construction preparations Tips When Buying Art Work By : Craig Rad This article aims to help people choose artwork for their home. The Alien Queen Reborn By : Martin Pavion A short and impressive biography of an Life-Sized Alien Queen who - thanks to the hard work and dedication of skilled Thai artists have been able to transform this towering 3 meter statue from her humble beginnings as a common household appliances into something far far grander. Art Work And Your Health By : Nina McCaulley You have just been to the latest art exhibition and seen some of the paintings. How did you feel? Well, you might have sensed relaxation, or may be you must have enjoyed seeing the sight presented by strokes of paint. Whatever, be the reason, watching a creative mind’s creative construction finds a favor with everybody. However, many of us are not aware that an artwork affects both the artist as well as the observer. Art produces a positive effect on the person. Art therap... Art’s Impact on Society By : Grant Eckert Art is an extremely private experience, yet, it is meant to be shared with the public. Society, as a whole, examines the art produced and has the right to approve, disapprove, acknowledge, ignore, praise and abuse it. The public or society has not remained constant over the years. In the time of the Renaissance, for example, only a select few were "society." They commissioned art, were patrons of the arts and their artists. Today, almost anyone can share in the experience of art. Three Things to Look for in an Art School By : Grant Eckert If you are planning to enter an art school, you should be aware there are a number of options from which to choose. Sit down and consider several important personal characteristics. These will help you in the process. First, list what your goals are. Do you wish to teach art? What medium do you wish to work in? Are you planning to become a graphic artist, a portrait painter or a commercial artist? About Li Qing – A Chinese Artist By : Saatchi-Gallery Li Qing is making a simple and easily accessible visual world where audience may exchange idea and share a common feeling, In Li Qing’s work juxtaposition usually occurs between two similar subject matters or scenes but in difference chronologically. Li Qing - View art work,selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Li Qing at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. Selected Works by Fang Lijun By : Saatchi-Gallery Fang Lijun’s characteristic figure and has been widely interpreted as the symbol of disillusion, mockery and rebellion in present Chinese society. Later series include the water series, dreamlike works of swimmers, and gigantic, multi-panel, woodblock prints. Fang Lijun. View art work,selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Fang Lijun at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. Marlene Dumas Biography and her Art work By : InventaTech Marlene Dumas’s work provokes unmitigated horror. She offers no comfort to the viewer, only an unnerving complicity and confusion between victims and oppressors. Marlene Dumas. View art work,selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Marlene Dumas at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. Angelina Gualdoni Biography and her Art work By : Saatchi-Gallery Angelina Gualdoni was born on 1977 in San Francisco, California, Lives and works in Chicago and New York. Angelina Gualdoni’s richly nuanced paintings, six of which made up her impressive solo debut "Demo," explore notions of progress and decline by presenting images of utopian architecture in a state of ruin. Daniel Hesidence Biography and his Art work By : Saatchi-Gallery Daniel Hesidence approaches his practice as a philosophical totality. Situating himself as the inventor of an ever-expanding universe, Hesidence’s individual pieces provide mere glimpses into a creative infinite. Li Songsong Biography and his Art work By : Saatchi-Gallery Li Songsong deliberately plays down the potential implication of the images he chooses for his pictures eliminating his personal feelings from these images by adopting an arms length procedure for his work. He breaks up his found images into segments and loosely regroups them through various shades and blocks of color in his painting. David Harrison Biography and his Art work By : Saatchi-Gallery Harrison’s works are created on surfaces ranging from rough wooden panels to larger canvases and vary from intimate, naturalistic studies to elaborate compositions. They are unified by Harrison’s approach, which combines the fantastical with the real, the magical with the everyday. His paintings often tell of man’s impact on nature and of nature settling scores in elaborate twists of fortune. Selected Art Works by Shi Jinsong By : Saatchi-Gallery Shi Jinsong was born on 1969 in Dangyang county, Hubei province, China. He lives and works in Wuhan and Beijing, China. Through his razor-sharp sculptures and related works, Shi Jinsong initiates a dialogue, at once menacing and ironic, between the forms of mythic Chinese culture and modern day globalization. “Na Zha” is here recast as the brand name for an outrageously unsafe line of baby products. Wang Guangyi Biography and his Art work By : Saatchi-Gallery Wang Guangyi was born on 1957 Born in Harbin, China. He lives and works in Beijing, China. The paintings of Wang Guangyi belong to the category of Chinese contemporary art termed Political Pop: work that appropriates the visual tropes of the propaganda of the Cultural Revolution, reworking them in the flat, colorful style of American Pop. Selected Art Works by Zhang Xiaotao By : Saatchi-Gallery Zhang Xiaotao was born on 1970 in Hechuan, Chongqing, China, he lives and works in Beijing and Chengdu, China. He is an artist full of enthusiasm and good at argument. He is so talkatively repelling that no one could plunge himself into the conversation You could also be able to read his articles about the paintings (See his article “The antibody of Paintings----, issued on the 4th edition of “Art Contemporary” of 2006), or retrieve on his internet bokee which keeps down his art thinking. Art and How it Benefits the Brain By : Grant Eckert Many people question the purpose of art. They acknowledge an aesthetic approach but ignore any possible positive benefits of a more practical nature. Contrary to popular belief, art is not purely aesthetic. It is not a product with no possible effects outside of the obvious - an "artistic" product. Art is not of less use than science in preparing individuals for the "real" world. In fact, the contrary is true. Art is very important in helping the brain reach its full potential. Digital Tools to Take Your Art to the Next Level By : Grant Eckert The advent of technology has introduced significant changes into the art world. While artists continue to produce work in the "traditional" manner, many are turning to the computer and technology to advance or change the way they do things. Out of this has arisen digital art. Find Shi Xinning Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Shi Xinning’s paintings are influenced by both social realism and European styles. Using the authoritative qualities of both, Shi embarks on history painting with a twist. View art work, selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Shi Xinning at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. Wang Guangyi Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Wang Guangyi belongs to the category of Chinese contemporary art termed Political Pop: work that appropriates the visual tropes of the propaganda of the Cultural Revolution, reworking them in the flat, colorful style of American Pop. Find Zeng Fanzhi Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Zeng Fanzhi delivers an art that feels new, not in its premises but in its refined vitality. His late paintings signify a shift in his focus from a formal concern with the representation of existential unsettlement to an interest in how we imagine ourselves interacting with nature. Still, in his newly developed landscape paintings, there is a notion of permanent escape – an attempt to inhabit the uninhabitable. Find Zhang Xiaotao Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Zhang’s work one finds splotches of the red paint. It appears to be mixed with something that won’t quite blend with it, and the effect is that of a potato stamp made from a bumpy, many-eyed spud. In the context of sex and birth, though, these bubbles and deep-red blotches are semen and blood. Find Li Songsong Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Li Songsong paints large format paintings in oils, and his paintings are based on the photographs of political incidents in Chinese history. There lie personal intents rather than political messages, even to search and confirm his origin through his own eyes. Find Liu Wei Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Liu Wei was one of the major artists associated with the Cynical Realism (Wanshi xianshizhuyi) movement that emerged post 1989. Earning his degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing in 1989, Liu would go on to create paintings that typified much of the malaise felt post-Tiananmen Incident. Find Shi Jinsong Biography and artwork at Saatchi-Gallery By : Saatchi-Gallery Shi Jinsong makes objects that comment on the destructive forces of comodification, capitalist greed and consumer desire. View art work, selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Shi Jinsong at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. How can you learn Photoshop on the web with so many free tutorials? By : Xaner Learning photoshop these days can be tough. Not because there is not info out there, but because there is too much info. The web is flood with photoshop tutorials, all trying to teach you how to be an expert with photoshop. The key rule of becoming an expert however is that you need to be able to filter out the useless photoshop tutorials and study the quality tutorials and lessons that are really made by advanced photoshop users. Selected artworks and paintings of Mark Flores By : Saatchi-Gallery Mark Flores’s work combines abstraction and figuration to examine the malleability of historical authenticity. Often pairing pencil drawings of well known figures or events with painted monochromatic panels, Flores situates his subjects against ambient backdrops that both reference and disorient their original context. How To Draw Naruto By : Stephan Smith Learn the secrets of drawing the cartoon action superhero "Naruto Uzumaki" from the japanese anime Naruto. Impress your friends and family as you show them how to successful sketch out and draw the entire head of the loud teenage ninja. Tattoos - Tips And Tricks By : Daniel Les Body tattooing and piercing are as old as the human civilization? Many cultures have been practicing body piercing and tattooing for centuries. Art in the Digital Age - What it takes to Make Masterpieces By : Grant Eckert As our society and our technology have changed, so have our definitions of art. What was only relegated to canvases and pieces of paper can now be found on websites and on video sharing services. So the question becomes what a masterpiece in our eyes is now that we can create them virtually with the help of a computer and a few basic production programs. Here are some of the tools that you might want to employ if you're looking to become the next virtual artist celebrity. The Many Reasons People Buy Art By : Wendy Hermann A unique piece of sculpture can make a remarkable and transformative addition to a dull corner. The right art can beautify any environment. Canvas Prints and Photos Transferred to Canvas - Part II By : Tapan Bhanot Choose Canvas Prints from our online canvas art prints or have your photo made in to a CANVAS PRINT. Guitar Lessons Made Easy By : Ronald W. Firquain Learn to play like a pro in the privacy of your own home in just six easy lessons you can quickly learn the secrets to mastering the basics of the guitar. Have you ever dreamed of playing the guitar, but just didn't think you had the time to commit? Or maybe you thought you didn't have the talent? Dust off your dreams and make them come true! You'll be glad you did. What is Anime By : Jim Moore This article is an insight into the art of Anime. How Anime was created and how from its origins in Japan how it has become extremely popular throughout the world. About Isa Genzken Painting's By : Saatchi-Gallery Isa Genzken’s work is the result of her own intimate interaction with materials, tempering the procedure of formal decision-making with the spontaneity of imaginative play.Isa Genzken. View art work,selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Isa Genzken at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. Christian Holstad's Biography and Exhibitions By : Saatchi-Gallery Christian Holstad carefully erases the ink from other areas to create ghostly, ambiguous voids, rendering their subjects – political figures, landscapes, interiors – deformed and isolated. Tom McGrath's Biography and Exhibitions By : Saatchi-Gallery Tom McGrath's driving landscapes are an investigation not so much of the landscape itself, but rather of our movement through it - and the effect that that movement can have on our environment, both perceptually and culturally.
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