Claude Monet paintings are those that began what we know as impressionistic art. This type of art is derived through very miniscule brush strokes that are barely visible. It uses the depiction of the natural environment, such as light, and conveys that light through the various changes that it goes through on any given day. […]

Lithographie is a word derived from two Greek words that mean “stone” and “write.” It is the art of setting an image in stone and then pressing it onto paper and other surfaces. It was meant to replace carving each message in stone centuries ago which was a long process that took years to be […]

Anyone ever having perused the local museum or art gallery has no doubt come across canvas paintings. Someone who is a connoisseur of the arts may even own some of these wonderful works. No matter where they are encountered, these are beautiful and give a resonance of authenticity to a gallery, a home, a business, […]

A giclee print is a piece of artwork that is created on an ink jet printer. Many artists choose to reproduce their artwork in this way for several reasons. Not only is an affordable way to reproduce artwork, but it is also the best way to reproduce it and get a copy that is high […]

One very famous Dutch artist is Vincent Willem Van Gogh. Paintings that he created often depicted landscapes such as golden wheat fields and beautiful sunflowers and of course his famed self-portraits. The best of his work was completed in the two years that led up to his death at the age of thirty-seven. He did […]

Pablo Picasso lived from 1881-1973. He was born in Spain, and had experience with painting, stage designing, sculpting, and more. His father was a professor of drawing, and he became his student at the age of 10. He touched on many different styles of art in his time alive, including dabbling in expressionist painting, but […]

Vettriano has risen to prominence and has taken art collectors by surprise as he has only recently entered the art world. Paintings by Vettriano have fetched prices over one million dollars in recent art transactions. With a later beginning, this self-taught artist began painting after he became an adult. Scottish born, he has continued to […]

Monet paintings have enjoyed admiration from art lovers since their conception. His works are enjoyed with as much enthusiasm, perhaps even more, as they were in France and England during his lifetime. A free-spirited artist, Monet entered the profession of artist against his family\’s wishes. He was able to make at least a reasonable sum […]

Oil paintings for sale are available in a wide variety of genres. Quality galleries offer various kinds of oil paintings for sale. From works by contemporary artists to reproductions of famous pieces, there are a plethora of choices for anyone seeking to purchase one of these pieces of art. There are a few things to […]

G Harvey, who was once known as Gerald, is a native of the great state of Texas. From early childhood on, it was apparent to him that he had a passion and a great love for art. So, as a child he did many types of sketches and drawings and won over the hearts of […]