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Larry Dyke

When it comes to intricate landscapes today, few artists can match the beauty and exquisite detail created by Larry Dyke. Known for extraordinary landscapes, this artist utilizes a heavenly source for the beauty created. As a deeply devout Christian, each work of art is perfected by adding a heavenly interpretation to the landscape. What is […]

What To Prepare For With Laser Acne Treatment

Everybody will suffer from the unsightly effects of acne at least once in their life. Persons who experience this skin condition are usually teenagers or young adults. This is mainly because of hormonal effects that can lead to oily skin. If you are experiencing severe cases of acne vulgaris, then topical medication might not be […]

Rod Chase

Known as a photorealist, Rod Chase and his beautiful paintings are known for the way that they capture the subject matter so realistically that they could easily be mistaken for a very well taken photograph. Photography plays a big role in this type of artwork. Photorealism simply means that the information is gathered using a […]

Andy Thomas

At one time, artistry was something that Andy Thomas loved to do but it was not his profession. He earned a degree in Marketing Management and went on to work in advertising for most of two decades. Once he made it to the level of Vice President of Marketing Services of a large corporation, he […]

All About Oilwell Paintings

Distinctive to the landscape in Texas would be the sight of an oilwell. Paintings are often made of them because while they are found throughout the country and the world, there is such a high concentration of them in Texas. Perhaps what makes Texas so unique is that while these may be found individually in […]

The Different Scenes Within G. Harvey Paintings

Gerald of G. Harvey paintings is a native of Texas. He has always loved art, and this passion has taken him far. From his youngest days until college, it was clear that art would be the path that he would travel upon, and so it is understandable that he ended up graduating from North Texas […]

What to Look For When Buying Oilfield Paintings

When looking for oilfield paintings, it will be obvious who the top artisans are in this genre. Andy Thomas, Galen Cox, and Gary Crouch pop up on almost every site as prolific artists of oilfield paintings. There is a lot of history that surrounds this industry in America. Some of the artists either work in […]

Adding Custom Frames to Paintings

Whether it is in an office, home, or a public building, people love to hang paintings on walls and use custom frames to really accent them. Sure, buying them pre-made is simple and easy, but for someone to truly stand out and show off their art, customization is the way to go. Average and ordinary […]

What is an Artists Proof

An artists proof was traditionally the first set of prints done from a stone or wood block of a painting. Today, the term artists proof refers to a special reproduction set created from the plates of a limited edition run that are given to the creator of the piece to hold or sell later. Specific […]

What Does Signed and Numbered Mean on Art

Painters signed and numbered their works starting back in the late eighteen hundreds as a way to promote and preserve their rights as the artist of those works. When a painting is signed and numbered, it may be sold for twice the price of a painting that doesn\’t contain these important markings. The presence of […]