Art Articles

Culture and Society » Art | By Jack Deal @ Wednesday, 2nd January 2008 @ 3:11 AM

I think it was the original old man Getty that said some find oil and others don't. As you probably know the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has one of the finest collections of art in the world. The 1930's, 1940's and 1950's were great decades for the nouveau riche to splurge on dirt cheap European art. Getty bought boatloads of some of the best. Actually art everywhere back then was cheap. And it is on that end of the spectrum that I collect and play the market. ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 2:39 PM

Laser engraving history: It was in the early sixties that scientists first discovered they could create a light source, focus its energy and have a tool powerful enough to affect a wide range of materials. You can think of a laser as a light source that's similar to a light bulb. A light bulb will emit energy all around it. The favored marking method is a laser marking when permanency or aesthetics are called for. And with advanced software today you can laser engrave practically an... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Julian Wayne @ Monday, 10th December 2007 @ 4:30 PM

Although we live in the 21st century and the Information Age, there's no doubt about it...people still love to go see a live play. There's just no substitute for seeing real people perform on stage. And Christmas time offers an opportunity to see one of the oldest (and most beloved) live performances of all - the nativity play. Across this land, in church basements, school gymnasiums and other venues, dozens of nativity plays will be performed. Unfortunately, many of these plays will b... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Nicole Maschwitz @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 1:12 AM

Lets face it times have changed long gone are the days of knitting and crocheting. Lets admit it now with the introduction of computers & X box the next generation is more interested in helping Scratch from ice age rather than doing embroidery. In addition, with mass production of goods from China and other countries unique is becoming more rare. Well I have made it my personal quest to find Unique. Let me start by saying that on a trip to Africa, I most definitely found it. The Afri... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Helen Hecker @ Wednesday, 28th November 2007 @ 10:04 PM

Lasers can engrave on just about any material. The most popular materials in the engraving fields are coated metals, wood, acrylic, glass, leather, marble, plastic, and host of synthetic materials made specifically for lasers. You can think of a laser as a light source similar to a light bulb - a light bulb will emit energy out all around it. Laser marking is also referred to as laser etching. Unlike conventional etching, laser etching needs no masks or chemicals. Some people just call i... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Eric Bramlett @ Tuesday, 27th November 2007 @ 7:03 PM

A mainstay of Austin culture and art since 1916, and in its present location since 1996, the Austin Museum of Art has provided the community with accessible artwork to enlighten and educate its citizens. Echoing the words of museum patron Clara Driscoll, the museum is a place that "brings pleasure in the appreciation of art to the people of Texas." Today, the Austin Museum of Art-Downtown continues to educate a broad audience on 20th century and contemporary art, with a world-cl... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Kathy Austin @ Tuesday, 27th November 2007 @ 3:39 PM

A beautiful home can be livened up by not just paintings but creative thinking. An artful home is a place that oozes with the owner's personality and breathes life into the inanimate objects lying around. The artistic possibilities are endless and project a sense of style and elegance to anyone living or visiting that home. Turning a wall into a work of art is one way to do this. Wall Art can be a number of things. Pictures, paintings, pressed flowers, bits of lace from the veil and ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By David Urmann @ Sunday, 25th November 2007 @ 3:02 PM

Various craft ideas give you an opportunity to make the most from your free time using your creative instincts. In fact, craft is one such hobby that brings the most rewarding experience of creating something new and interesting and the best part of it is you can share the experience and time with your kids introducing them to the fascinating world of crafts. Christmas is a one such perfect occasion to fill up your home with lively Christmas crafts. There are hundreds of ideas for this o... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By David Urmann @ Sunday, 25th November 2007 @ 10:44 AM

In our lives, at times we come across stories that are being told so reverently that we almost take it for real. Such stories can be a part of the book that has become so popular, engaging and ageless that people always remember it that it has seem to become real. When such thing happens, it is known as fictional history. And as the term suggests, it has more fiction than reality or facts. However, we find that such historical stories are a part of our social lives and many of them have been the... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:45 PM

The acrylic painting medium is a fairly new addition to the various painting mediums available to todays artists. It has been around since the 1950's and has been continually under development and refinement ever since. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its wonderful versatility. It can be applied thickly as an impasto having rich texture or in washes mimicking the characteristics of watercolor. Another likable characteristic of acrylic paint is its ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:43 PM

One of the quickest and more effective ways to expose your art or crafts to the public is by opening a booth at an art or craft show. Thousands of people come to these art shows each year with the intention of buying something, and there doesn't appear to be an end in sight. Before you pack your bags and head out to the next show, you should definitely learn as much as you can about art shows. This type of work requires planning, research and various expenses, and may not be for eve... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:41 PM

Many people want to become an artist, yet they feel they were not "born" with the talent to do so. I personally disagree with this belief. To become an accomplished artist is just like anything else in life. It requires the correct mindset and the willingness to succeed. DESIRE - First and foremost, you need to have the desire to learn and grow. Without the desire to learn and grow, your interest will fade over time. You will definitely make mistakes and progress may not happen ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:41 PM

There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel comfortably secluded with nature having an almost spiritual connection when I paint a landscape. Landscape painting is a passion of mine. I would like to share some tips and techniques that I have become accustomed to using over the years. My first bit of advice - try not to get overwhelmed by the scene in front of you. I recall when I first began painting landscapes; I tried to copy everything exactly as I saw it. I tried t... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:40 PM

When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused beginner. After several moments, a sales person came by and began to assist me in finding the supplies I needed. To make a long story short, I left the store 30 minutes later with a box full of supplies, half... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:40 PM

This article will provide you with a general understanding of some of the more basic watercolor painting techniques. Flat Wash Technique - The flat wash technique is one of the more basic and common of the various techniques. The flat wash technique is usually used when large areas of the canvas need to be covered. You will want to lay out the watercolor wash evenly and uniformly. First you will need to dampen the area of your canvas where you will be applying the watercolor wash. Make ce... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Ralph Serpe @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 10:39 PM

Hello fellow artist. Welcome to wonderful world of Acrylic Painting! Since you are new to Acrylic Painting, you will certainly benefit from the tips I will be sharing with you in the following article. One of the more important points a new acrylic painter should be aware of is the quick drying time of acrylic paints. Since acrylic paints do dry so quickly, it's important to only squeeze out enough paint for that particular session, otherwise you will be wasting a lot of pain... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Pj Germain @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 9:25 AM

Tattoo removal is a serious process and often tattoo removal takes longer than deciding to get one and which one to get. Before you make that decision, you may wish to learn more about what tattoo removal entails. Educate yourselves now and then make an informed decision. A Little Tattoo History and Why Tattoo Removal Tattoos have become a part of our American culture over the past few decades. There is an estimated 10 million Americans that have at least one tattoo, and at lea... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jonathon Hardcastle @ Thursday, 15th November 2007 @ 10:31 PM

Nonrepresentational or nonobjective art is not an invention of the twentieth century. A number of cultures, like the Islamic and Jewish, have developed over the centuries a high standard of decorative or non-figurative art forms. Today, abstract art is generally understood to be the form of art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses shapes and colors in a nonrepresentational or subjective way. According to art experts, in its purest form in Western art, an ab... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Sam Smith @ Friday, 9th November 2007 @ 11:05 PM

Recently there's been a huge rise in the field of tattooing. With popular TV shows like Miami Heat in LA Inc. being broadcast on national TV more and more people are getting tattoos. Of particular fascination to many are Chinese tattoo symbols and designs. The art of tattooing in China actually dates back much farther then its western counterpart. In the West until he didn't come into fashion until very late in the 20th century and mainly in the early 21st century. However, the ar... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Helen Hecker @ Friday, 9th November 2007 @ 11:04 PM

Engraving with a laser is actually a simple process. A laser is merely a tool. Laser can engrave most materials today. The most popular materials in the engraving fields are coated metals, wood, acrylic, glass, leather, marble, plastic, and a host of synthetic materials made specifically for lasers. Although it's confusing sometimes laser marking is referred to as laser etching. Unlike conventional etching, laser etching simply needs no masks or chemicals. It was back in the early... more...