Leaf Photos ManipulatedCartoonify Your Shots
Go out into the world and collect interesting leaves and twigs. You can shoot close-ups of them in the field, but you will have better control over the images if you bring them to a place where you can photograph them against a neutral background, isolating the image. If you have the facilities to light [...]
Modern Art: A Conspiracy Part 1
I have been turned down several times by some ignorant gallery owners on both sides of the fence for their lack of interest in African Art. In their words African Art is primitive. The sad thing is that our so-called elites gallery owners do not get it too. In most cases they are worst and [...]
Mid 20th Century California Potteries ? Gone But Not Forgotten!
Just the opposite of forgotten! A whirlwind of interest from the mid 20th century modern minded interior designer is in full speed ahead! From the boomerang, atomic, and the starburst shapes to the cylindrical lines and the ethnic influences?..it?s all in high demand. The history behind California Potteries is a driving force [...]
Tattoos: For The Love Of Art?
How far are you willing to go for your love of art? Do you have art, designs, emblems, or icons written on your body? If art is your passion, why damage your skin with images you may later regret? To love and embrace art does not mean you need to tattoo yourself.
The permanency of tattoos [...]
Trusting The Inkslinger
After the third session on my sleeve a couple of days ago, I realised I left with something more than just ink ? a bond between myself and my tattoo artist. This gets stronger after every visit, and I have worked out that it is down to the trust I have gained in him. After [...]
Howto Select Mats And Frames
Whether you have priceless Fine Art photography, Giclee, or photos which you printed yourself, matting and framing them is an essential part of the display process. If you are planning on framing your photographs, you will need to get them matted first. It is important to keep in mind that many finished frames are sold [...]
Some Of The Many Different Ways Art Is Expressed
Art is defined in the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Tenth Addition as skill acquired by experience, study or observation. In other words art can be described as seen through the eyes of the beholder. Many forms of art have appeared over the years and newer more abstract art of modern days is often described as [...]