On 1 May, 2010 With
Marie-José Vivensang is a famous French artist who is well known for her remarkable art painting works. One of the best things is that she is a self-taught artist and has learned everything with her own talent. Marie-José Vivensang started her career in painting 9 years ago in a workshop in Modane. Most of her paintings are being exhibited in different art galleries and art halls. Marie-José Vivensang is one of the famous artists that we have today and she has completed many excellent work till date. All the paintings that are made by this famous painter are very unique and excellent to see. If you are interested in seeing some of the latest painting made by Marie-José Vivensang then…
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On 2 Apr, 2010 With
Compared to other mediums of painting such as water colours or acrylic or charcoal and so on, oil paintings have always been a favourite medium for artists as well as art lovers. However, the oil medium has its own peculiarities particularly with respect to how it weathers the passage of time. For an oil painting to retain its original shine and form, the artist or the collector needs to maintain it carefully. Particularly if you are an art lover or collector who owns one or several oil paintings, the best way to maintain the paintings is to get some professional help to clean or refurbish your valuable collection. But hiring a professional can be quite expensive and time consuming. If…
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On 1 Nov, 2009 With
As an artist you are creative by nature, which means the business aspects of marketing and selling may feel uncomfortable. Developing an online presence can help with the process. Each online activity creates permanent evidence that you have been there and serves as a marketing assistant helping to market and sell your work 24/7. There are many such activities an artist can utilize. Here are seven. 1. Register with online portfolio services. Before registering, write a brief statement explaining who you are as an artist and other information important to clients. This can be as short as two words or as long as a paragraph. Also, choose the one image that conveys who you are as an artist this will…
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On 7 Oct, 2009 With
Canvas is a sturdy plain woven fabric used to make tents, sails, marquees, backpacks, canoes, trampolines and tarpaulin, all of which are for outside use but (linen) canvas replaced wooden panels as the favoured medium for oil painting artists around the time of the 17th century. Historically, canvas was made from hemp, before being replaced by linen, but more common these days is cotton canvas due to it being economical and versatile. Canvas comes in two forms, plain and duck, the latter being more tightly woven and used extensively for outdoor applications, such as clothes, camping and sailing. In the 20th century, cotton canvas replaced linen canvas as the most popular painting medium, although linen canvases are still used to…
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On 20 Jul, 2009 With
Picture frames New York has been since ages made of wood. Wood is regarded as the most prestigious material and since it is common and most strong and sturdy, the custom of making picture frames New York from wood is very evident even in the recent times. Since wood is a bit heavier that other materials, many people want their picture frames to be of less heavier substances and thus came into existences picture frames New York that are made up of materials like plastic, aluminium, polystyrene and even materials like handmade paper and sea shells. Picture frames New York come in many colours and textures that include dry brush, gliding etc. Gliding though is the most common method that…
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On 17 Mar, 2009 With
Few things in the United States are as beautiful and breathtaking as the New England coastline, and there is perhaps no better way to portray this shoreline or the oceans dynamic splendor than with an oil painting. In the best seascape art you can feel the breeze, hear the seagulls and see the depth of the water; but it takes an extremely talented and experienced artist to recreate this sense on canvas. Throughout history artists like English J. M. W. Turner and American born Winslow Homer have captured the magical essence of our earth’s oceans and tributaries with their unique abilities, brush stroke techniques and use of color. For most art lovers, the affordability of original artwork by classic artists…
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On 25 Aug, 2008 With
Collecting is a fun hobby, and one of the most interesting things to collect are art collectibles. Many different items can be painted with artwork and become an art collectible. Hobby enthusiasts collect such things as saw blades, and wooden eggs which have had artwork painted on. People even collect designer rugs as art. Another art collectible hobby is collecting limited edition plates, thimbles, Christmas ornaments, and figurines produced by such companies as Bradford Exchange. And of course, many people collect fine art paintings.The person with an art collectible hobby will probably find his or her own favorite artists whose works they appreciate. They can choose to focus on one particular artist, either past or present, or they can choose…
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