On 31 May, 2010 With
Margaretha, Jan Van Eyck
Comprehensive video tutorial in high definition explaining all stages of making the copy of Jan van Eyck’s masterpiece “Margaretha”. The copy in oil on canvas is performed in multilayer technique. The original painting was created in 1439 in oil on panel, 32.5×26 cm. “Margaretha” was displayed in the National Gallery in London in 2010, where the Web Art Academy tutor Natalie Richy had the opportunity closely study this masterpiece. It’s permanent location is in Musee Communal des Beaux-Arts, Bruges.
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When it comes to the most admired form of Indian art that has occupied its distinct value in the global arena then the name of Indian sketch art and sketch painting would come first. Sketch art is the hasty drawing that is made in the initial stage and kept for further use or showcase. The sketch painting basically serves as an outline for future works. According to the experts, sketch painting is an informal composition, where in majority of the cases, the artists do not give the final touch. Here, in this article we will discuss about the Indian sketch art and will explore different aspects of this form of art. According the records, India has its relation with sketch…
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On 30 May, 2010 With
As far back as recorded time, man has been leaving indelible marks of artistic expression. Prompted by and through an insatiable drive to communicate, man has left personalized lines, smidgens, carvings, paintings, and sculpted forms, designs/motifs, in caves, buildings, and canvases, as well as, beautifully inspired architecture for the entire world to behold and enjoy. These incomparable divinely inspired creations of ART generate a means of survival while he continues to search, seek, ponder and formulate the meaning of his life into some sort of workable reasonable fashion. There is little doubt that cavemen, desired to communicate through their ART. It is also unlikely that they were prevented to express their creative visions by the caustic comments and negative remarks…
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On 30 May, 2010 With
Fine Art Book
REMBRANDT
A COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN PICTURES
AND A PORTRAIT OF THE PAINTER
WITH INTRODUCTION AND
INTERPRETATION
BY ESTELLE M. HURLL
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On 30 May, 2010 With
If you really enjoy the art behind tattoos, then perhaps you will want to consider becoming a tattoo artist and making a living out of it. A great tattoo artist can make a pretty comfortable living out of their trade, but not everyone is cut out to do this job. There is a huge investment in time and money required to become a successful tattoo artist.The one thing that every aspiring tattoo artist needs is artistic talent. If you cannot draw then the life of a tattoo artist is not one for you. Those who are talented enough, or think they can be will need to hone their talent by taking some fine art classes, and spend a lot of…
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On 30 May, 2010 With
The Parthenon’s High Relief Study
The fragment of decorative stonework of Parthenon Marbles is depicted by Natalie Richy on paper in Sanguine and White Pastel. The age of these Greek sculptures goes back to the time of the Parthenon’s construction in 447 – 431 BC. This high relief is displayed in the British Museum in London since 1816.
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On 30 May, 2010 With
Getting a tattoo is an age-old custom that has been practised for centuries, dating back to the Polynesian region. Our modern day culture has turned this ancient body art practise, into a fashion trendsetter for young people and adults alike. The UK will only allow young people over the age of eighteen to obtain a tattoo, therefore those that do gain a tattoo under this age will feel a sense of achievement and social acceptance. Tattoos come in various forms, either as an image of a fictional character, to religious symbols. Although the process of getting a tattoo is painful, it is relatively easy to find a good tattoo artist to do this for you at a reasonable price. Making…
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On 30 May, 2010 With
If you want to learn how to oil paint and not sure how to begin, then the following article will prove to be quite helpful in your pursuit to become a good painter. Before you read on, you will have to try and forget everything you ever learned about oil painting and look at your painting from a new perspective. A recent art class I attended, taught by a master painter, has completely changed the way I approach oil painting and has opened up many new creative doors for me. I hope it will do the same for you.START WITH A CONCEPT Up until just recently, I was a very frustrated oil painter. I have 10 or so…
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On 29 May, 2010 With
Being a business takes a lot of hard work, to put it mildly, for the artist who has experience in creating beauty, but is less than knowledgeable in the world of business and self-employment. In my experience, after twentysomething years of working on marketing and promotion of my enterprise, life is pretty good. Still hectic, but that goes with having your own business. It pays to work hard, to avoid that horrible starving artist cliche. Who needs to starve? By spending a lot of time building a reputation and trust in clients, the business will grow all by itself. The trick is to think like a savvy businessperson, not a fine artist. First of all, advertising is very important. Without…
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On 29 May, 2010 With
Oil Painting Tutorial in 12 Parts
Complete step by step Video Tutorial of making the copy in oil on canvas of “Still Life With a Pewter Flagon and Two Ming Bowls” originally created by Jan Jansz. Treck in 1651. The Still Life Copy and
“How to Paint Still Life” Video Tutorial are created by the web Art Academy Tutor Vladimir London in 2010.
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