There’s something magical about acquiring art that makes a difference. Don’t believe me? Check out these compelling reasons to purchase art for charity.
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One of the basic elements in art is shape. Shape is a two-dimensional space with height and width. When we are children, we learn basic shapes, like circle, square, triangle. These are all lines or connected lines that create an outline on the page. Artists use shapes as a building block, adding color, texture, background,
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Planning a vacation get-away? Don’t forget to schedule an art walk! A vacation is a fantastic time to look for art. Here’s are a few art walk ideas to help
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Remember when you made a collage in elementary school? You cut out some pictures or maybe glued some macaroni onto cardboard and painted over and around. Well you, my friend, were making a mixed media art piece. Professional artists combine different materials, like paint, paper, photos, wood, etc. into a structured piece with a more
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Since 2000, a group of color experts have been announcing a “color of the year” and design, brand, marketing, fashion and all types of artists react. What does this mean to my art collection? Nothing really since your collection should be what inspires you. But, this is a chance to reflect on what colors you
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I am fortunate to have recently been gifted a beautiful serigraph hand-made by Robert Orduno of one of his famous pieces, Wohpe & Whitecrow. Wohpe is the Lakota Sioux Native American Goddess of Peace. She is one of the major spirits in Lakota mythology, associated with creating harmony. White crow symbolizes healing, purification and transitions.
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There’s no specific definition for folk art just like there is no specific definition for fine art. Generally, fine art is created for a purely aesthetic purpose. Many museums are filled with fine art. But folk art is also aesthetic. And there are folk art museums. Not helpful? Agreed. Did you find a piece that
A large piece of artwork can transform the look and feel of a room or an entire home. It can ground the occupants in its energy and define the space. Smaller pieces can capture a person’s attention like a whisper. You have to lean in to get the message. There is an intimacy that requires
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To discover what art works best for you, you might need a little vocabulary to be able to articulate your preferences. Why is this important? Let me tell you a story of my dating life. Many years ago, I met someone online and we agreed to meet for a first date. I suggested the Museum
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Why do I need artwork in my home?Well, why do you need clean air? Why do you need four walls? Why do you need a solid floor and strong ceiling? Art gives you an opportunity to breathe. An opportunity to reflect. An opportunity to smile, to think, to imagine, to dream. Art gives you a
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