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Choosing the Perfect Newborn Photographer

The birth of a baby is an exciting event. New parents want memories they can hold onto forever. Hiring a newborn photographer is one way Mom and Dad can commemorate this beautiful occasion. Picking the right professional takes a little research and creativity. It would be helpful for the new parents to determine how much […]

Who Was Picasso

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 […]

Who is Vettriano

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 […]

The Joy of Monet Paintings

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 […]

Finding Oil Paintings For Sale

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

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 […]

The Process of Printing on a Giclee

In the art world, if a collector is collecting art through the process of printing, giclee is a big part of their collection. This process was discovered at the end of the 80’s. Special ink jets were designed that allowed for art to be transferred to canvas instead of the artist having to constantly repaint […]

What Are Photos on Canvas

If someone has pictures that they would like to preserve, they can opt to have them transferred into photos on canvas. Imagine the possibilities of being able to have this type of a material to display grandchildren, children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, husband, wife, and anyone else in life that someone loves and cherishes […]

The History Behind Horses Paintings

For thousands of years, people have been capturing the images of horses. Paintings in caves and on all sorts of decanters, walls, portraits and the like have been found dating back to ancient Greece. These majestic animals have mesmerized the hearts and souls of people for as long as there have been people to observe […]

Western Oil Paintings

Western oil paintings are truly a piece of Americana. They are able to depict a time in our country that seems to be slipping by. Sure, there are still cowboys, but these pieces show them as they once were. They used to roam our city streets where now cars and SUVs drive down. It wasn\’t […]