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23rd September 2009
Tian Kesheng was engaged in creating themed oil painting works in his early ages, as well as has created a large quantity of sketch oil paintings and living sketch works. In the later Cultural Revolution, Tian Kesheng began to create landscape oil paintin... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
17th September 2009
There are many different ways that you can decorate the walls of your home. If you are a homeowner, you may have already looked into some of the available options. But of course, there is no reason that you should ever leave well enough alone. A simple ch... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
17th September 2009
Zhu Chunling, who was born in 1968 in Tong city Anhui province, China. In 1988 he was graduated at the Stage Fine Arts at Anhui Huangmei Opera School. In 1992 graduated at the first Studio at the oil painting department at Central Academy of Fine Arts; Fr... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
17th September 2009
The frame gives a more finished look to the oil painting and helps define the boundaries of the artwork. The marriage of a frame with an oil painting may be harmonious or discordant, enhancing or distracting - a poorly chosen frame can ruin the appearance... Read >
30th August 2009
Summer vacation is regarded as a great time by school students. The photos people took during their summer vacation journey are precious keepsake for holidays. As you have sorted hundreds of digital photos on your computer, now creating a music DVD video ... Read >
Author: andrea907
30th August 2009
Summer vacation is regarded as a great time by school students. The photos people took during their summer vacation journey are precious keepsake for holidays. As you have sorted hundreds of digital photos on your computer, now creating a music DVD video ... Read >
Author: Ping
24th August 2009
Mr. Zhan Jianjun, who was born in January, 1931, come from Gai county, Niaoling province, China
In 1953 graduated from the Oil Painting Department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts with a BA;
In 1955 graduated from the Color Paints Department at t... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
18th August 2009
The Paseo Arts District in OKC is a historic and cultural destination. Located north of Midtown in Oklahoma City, the Paseo Arts District was originally a shopping district created in 1929. In the course of time, it transformed into a major community of a... Read >
Author: Shane Wauhob
17th August 2009
I am planning a trip to an auction at Sotheby’s in June. I have a real interest in 20th century British art and they have an art auction scheduled. I have spent a great deal of time planning this trip.
While I was browsing the Sotheby’s online ... Read >
Author: Tresure Hunter
13th August 2009
Mr.Liu Xiaodong, was born in 1963 in Liaoning province, and began to study painting in Central Academy of Fine Arts since 1980, In 1988 Liu Xiaodong graduated in the oil painting department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, then stayed in the affiliate... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
08th August 2009
Artist Sun Weimin, was born in 1946 in Heilongjiang province, in 1967 he graduated from the affiliated school of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and then stayed in the school to act as a teacher. In 1984 Sun Weimin was admitted to enter the Central Acad... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
08th August 2009
Mr. Feng Fasi, alias “Luo Feng”, was born in 1914, comes from Lujiang city, Anhui province. Now he is member of Chinese Artists Association, consultant of China Oil Painting Academy, honorary president of Xu Beihong Seminar of International Art, chief... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
08th August 2009
He Jiancheng's aerolite painting, pharaoh winds and clouds, majestic, it more like painting from a north man rather than an artist from north mountains areas, whose oil paintings are mostly relaxed, elegant and beautiful. Compared with their works, He Jia... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
24th July 2009
Let aging photos not fade your favorite memories. It could be your favorite old photo that got damaged, aged or simply the acid content in the paper, a photo that got stuck to the frame, exposure to elements– fading, a playful kid (or grown up), physica... Read >
Author: photomaster
20th July 2009
In this modern world oil painting is become a special art. Artists use oil paint to make their thoughts into real one. So if your target is also the same then first you have to learn how to use the oil paints. There are different types of procedure for us... Read >
Author: Alien
17th July 2009
Let aging photos not fade your favorite memories. It could be your favorite old photo that got damaged, aged or simply the acid content in the paper, a photo that got stuck to the frame, exposure to elements– fading, a playful kid (or grown up), physica... Read >
Author: PPG Care
17th July 2009
Hu Renqiao Figure Oil Painting Work — Chairman Mao Came to My Home
About Artist Hu Renqiao:
Hu RenQiao (1941 -2003), born is Chengdu, Sichuan province. National first-class Artist, member of Chinese Artists Association, specializes in oil pain... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
17th July 2009
Painting Title: Father
Painting Size: 165*220cm
Category: Superrealism Oil Painting
Created Year: 1980
About Artist Luo Zhongli::
Mr.Luo Zhongli, originally comes from Bishan County, Sichuan province, China, who was born in Chongqing ... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
17th July 2009
About Artist Xie Zhongxia:
Female, was born in 1969 in Jiangsu province, China, and graduated at the oil painting art specialty at Fine Arts Institute at Nanjing Art Academy. Now Xie Zhongxia is a professional artist worked in Jiangsu Oil Painting... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
10th July 2009
It was the year of the Partridge Family, eight cent postage stamps and blue jeans with bell bottoms. That was 1971 and I was an under achieving senior in a middle American High School when I saw a funny looking poster on the way to my American History cla... Read >
Author: Kevin Blair
02nd July 2009
Let aging photos not fade your favorite memories. It could be your favorite old photo that got damaged, aged or simply the acid content in the paper, a photo that got stuck to the frame, exposure to elements– fading, a playful kid (or grown up), physica... Read >
Author: PPG Care
30th June 2009
Yan-Ping People Oil Painting Appreciation — Mother and Son
Women love flowers, so does many female artists. In the “Mother and Son” and “Small Troupe” series oil painting works created by Yan-ping, flowers are often been seen, in addition... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
30th June 2009
Hu Renqiao Figure Oil Painting — Chairman Mao Came to My Home
Hu RenQiao (1941 -2003), born is Chengdu, Sichuan province. National first-class Artist, member of Chinese Artists Association, specializes in oil paintings, watercolors.
In 1961 Hu ... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
30th June 2009
Yan Yaya Figure Oil Painting — South of Xinjiang Girls
Yan Yaya (1964 -) , was born in Xi’an city, Guangxi province, China, had studied in the Fine Arts department at the Northwest University for Nationalities, and studied in the ninth postgrad... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
26th June 2009
New York City is not merely one of the most populous cities in the world it is also a top notch business center as well as the one the most progressive cities in the world. New Yorkers are famed for their taste in art and culture. There are quite after fa... Read >
Author: frames011@gmail.com
26th June 2009
A true connoisseur will tell you never to judge a piece of art; just take in whatever appeals to you and move on. So when Studio Vasant in Hauz Khas Village held an exhibition of various artists in May we decided to do just that. But were left with some t... Read >
Author: Anand
26th June 2009
So you have decided to get your favourite pet immortalised in pet portrait or oil painting and now you want to prepare your photographs to be submitted to the chosen artist and you are wondering how best to photograph your fine feathered or furry friend.P... Read >
Author: Greg Gillespie
23rd June 2009
"Tu Ren" Liu Jingsheng Body Oil Painting --- Flower and Girl
Contemporary Chinese Artist Liu Jingsheng Liu Jingsheng (1949-4 --- )
Pen name "tu ren", came from Fengrun city, Hebei province, China. Liu Jingsheng is good at oil painting and print... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
15th June 2009
If you are looking for a breathtaking dog gift for someone you care about or even for yourself, choosing a dog painting is a fantastic idea. Plus, you don’t have to pick out a dog portrait of some unfamiliar member of your favorite breed. Instead, you c... Read >
Author: Jan
15th June 2009
If you want to delight yourself with the best dog lover gift, consider a pet portrait of your beloved animal. It’s a great souvenir and a attractive piece of artwork to put on view in your home. The biggest challenge won’t be deciding to have a dog po... Read >
Author: Jan
13th June 2009
"Give you father a wonderful gift of a handmade painting as Father’s day gift. Yes your father who has always stood by you whenever you needed something in life and has always worked towards making your life better. So why not make his day special on Fa... Read >
Author: Mistina Thomson
09th June 2009
Creative Design Ideas for Aspiring Musicians
Being in the entertainment industry can be exciting because you are allowed to express yourself creatively even in your professional and promotional materials. As an aspiring artist, the need to market you... Read >
Author: Kristine Sanchez
06th June 2009
Vacations and holidays are times when parents get frustrated because their children pester them because of boredom. There are a variety of activities you can get your children enrolled in so that they learn something worthwhile and also are happy doing th... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
04th June 2009
With website design UK services providers offering all sorts of designing solutions at the best rates, it has been a win-win situation for every client now. As a client you just need to step in to any web design company in the UK and step out with a big s... Read >
Author: Arun Kumar
20th May 2009
Layout, Design, and Color Combination Strategies for Travel Businesses
The use of postcards for travel businesses is very much suitable. Since marketing postcards is a common practice, this material is easily linked with any sort of vacation or travel... Read >
Author: Kristine Sanchez
18th May 2009
Wu Guanzhong Oil Painting Art --- The Hometown of Lu Xun
During the period of 50s to 70s, Wu Guanzhong was committed to scenery oil painting creation, and explored the nationalization of oil painting. He attempted to combined the of direct vita... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
15th May 2009
Photo printing online has an increasing number of clients because of its advanced services and unique print ideas. Online photo printing is not anymore restricted to your usual prints that you slip into albums. With online printing, a new breed of photo ... Read >
Author: Kristine Sanchez
13th May 2009
Oil painting is a technique that has been used by eminent artists to create some of the finest artistic works we have ever known. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”; Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and “Café Terrace... Read >
Author: artsmemory
13th May 2009
Ai-Xuan Scenery Oil Painting Appreciation --- It’s Hard to Say the Wind of Tomorrow
The most outstanding feature of Ai-Xuan’s art style is expressing emotions via drawing sceneries…He painted sceneries and lonely figures on the Tibetan Plateau,... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
08th May 2009
How do you tell the difference between an antique asset and a piece of old tat? One thing's for sure, get it right and your stylish home addition could also prove a safe and lucrative investment. And who better to advise on investing in the beguiling worl... Read >
Author: MarkeD
08th May 2009
Artists who work in oil painting or embroidery needlework understand the need for using a quality canvas stretcher. Canvas stretcher bars are used to provide a framework on which the canvas is attached. This allows you to create a very smooth and tight ... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac
07th May 2009
Zhu Naizheng Figure Oil Painting Appreciation --- Young Girl
Painting Theme: Young Girl
Artist: Zhu Naizheng
Painting Category: Figure Oil Painting
Painting Size: 450*451
Created Year: 1982
About Artist Zhu Naizheng (1935.11---):
... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
07th May 2009
Excellent Chinese Artist Chen Yifei Oil Paintin Appreciation --- HighLand People
Art Theme: Highland People
Painting Artist: Chen Yifei
Painting Category: People Oil Painting
Painting Size: 188*255cm
Painting Media: Fabric
Creation ... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
28th April 2009
I have been buying modern oil paintings for a show in my gallery. I have found many nice pieces. I found a painting called Village in winter in a private collection in Illinois. The artist was Fern Isabel Coppedge and she was an American. I liked the piec... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro
28th April 2009
I've been watching yellow paintings at an online auction site. I wonder where these yellow paintings will end up hanging. There were twenty bids on a painting of yellow daffodils. It was really pretty.
I really liked the painting titled Red Flowers Ye... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro
28th April 2009
I have a family that has commissioned me to find all of the Jewish paintings I can find. He has given me no budget constraints. I'm not sure why he doesn't have guidelines set up for me to follow; he just wants to amass a collection quickly.
I found a... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro
22nd April 2009
If you have ever created something from nothing you are a true artist. And you are most likely familiar with the feeling of contented satisfaction. Mix that with the excitement of being a powerful creator, and you may feel like this is your destiny. Wheth... Read >
Author: romeoicq
17th April 2009
If you’re looking for a unique gift for an animal lover that they’ll treasure forever, I just ran across custom oil paintings from photos at High Roller Toys. It seems like the perfect gift for my brother who loves his dogs, has everything he needs, ... Read >
Author: Kimberly Younkin
15th April 2009
Luxury retailer High Roller Toys introduces a genuine “find” for discriminating art collectors: Custom Oil Paintings from Photos without the high commission costs.
High Roller Toys has done all the commissioning work, leaving the discerning custom... Read >
Author: Kimberly Younkin
15th April 2009
If you’re searching for a new way to give the treasured gift of a photograph, Custom Oil Paintings from Photos at luxury retailer High Roller Toys may be the choice for you.
Everyone loves to get photographs of friends, family members and pets and... Read >
Author: Kimberly Younkin
25th March 2009
Special occasions call for special gifts to our loved ones. Special people make life worth living and they deserve a token of love from us during a very important event. There are numerous gift ideas being offered today both from the traditional and virtu... Read >
Author: Mbrendtook
12th March 2009
Creative people are always looking for opportunities to produce attractive
rooms. Here are some tips to help concerning Principles of Design and Color.
USE THREADS OF COLOR TO PULL ROOM TOGETHER.
In doing a professional oil painting, one should n... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
24th February 2009
A new type of urn is taking the memorial and funeral industry by storm.
Known as the ‘hobby urn’, these specially designed cremation urns allow a person to be remembered forever according to what he or she loved to do best, from motorcycle riding ... Read >
Author: ServicePR
01st February 2009
Abstract oil painting is an easy gateway to the world of oil paintings for a budding artist. In abstract art, the novice artist does not have to paint anything complicated. In fact, just a few geometric shapes properly placed together with some color thro... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray
30th January 2009
I am planning a trip to an auction at Sotheby's in June. I have a real interest in 20th century British art and they have an art auction scheduled. I have spent a great deal of time planning this trip.
While I was browsing the Sotheby's online catalog... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro
28th January 2009
So, how much can a bottle of wine be worth? And why do some collectors pay ridiculous amounts of money for something which will never be used for it's intended purpose?
At the time of writing, the current world record price for a single bottle of white... Read >
Author: Stevo
29th December 2008
Don't want to stack piles of photo albums in the closet, hidden away for years? Tired of art prints that are available in your price range? It is definitely your time to look into canvas printing!
Canvas printing is a technique that imprints the photo ... Read >
Author: Article Author
19th December 2008
Oil painting is a technique that has been used by eminent artists to create some of the finest artistic works we have ever known. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”; Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and “Café Terrace... Read >
Author: orsondixon
19th December 2008
Oil painting is a technique that has been used by eminent artists to create some of the finest artistic works we have ever known. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”; Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and “Café Terrace... Read >
Author: orsondixon
08th December 2008
A paintbrush is certainly the most commonly used tool in oil painting. But that does not necessarily imply that paint brushes are indispensable for oil painting. Most people, because they do oil painting with paint brushes, easily forget that there are ot... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
04th December 2008
A portrait basically represents a painting, photograph, sculpture or any other artistic representation of a person, where the face and its expressions predominant. Through it the likeness, personality and mood of the person is expressed. The history of po... Read >
Author: Article Manager
01st December 2008
Oil paintings are one of the most popular modes of paintings used by most of the artists as well the viewers. They are one of the paintings that widely serve the purpose of painters. They are used by almost all levels of painters or the artists. They are ... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
18th November 2008
Before picking up a brush, there are many important terms such as long and short oil paint, color temperature, value and layering and so on that you need to learn. Here are the key terms and tips that you need to know about oil painting and it's necessary... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)
31st October 2008
There are many things that deserve to be celebrated, and Macau has quite a few of these. There’s the popular and famous Grand Prix, the different museums dedicated to Wine, to Communications and to Tea – there’s also something that is even more spec... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye
29th October 2008
The fourth and final phase of the basic oil painting process is the detail phase. This is the time to incorporate all the details like small decorations, fine textures, and highlights.
At the end of the first phase we are left with a complete drawing o... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
Oil painting is a mainly right brain activity but the left brain is by no means idle. A good question to ask is: What sort of brain activity goes into the act of painting?
Here are some answers:
* The Drawing Phase - In this phase you create a drawi... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
The shaping phase is the third phase of a basic oil painting process. The first phase is the drawing phase and the second phase is the block-in phase.
At the end of the first phase we are left with a black and white drawing of the scene we wish to pai... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
The first phase of the oil painting process consists of drawing the scene on your canvas. Here are a few tips:
* Drawing - Unless you are into complete abstract art (and even then) it is absolutely necessary that you have some drawing skills. In fact... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
Of course, before you can start a painting you have to have a number of art supplies. There are hundreds if not thousands of supplies and gadgets related to painting and on top of that many brands to choose from. Here, we will list the most essential tool... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
There are several reasons why the use of edges in an oil painting is important:
* Degree of Hardness - Edges can be used to express the degree of hardness or softness of objects and subjects.
* Degree of Roundness - Edges can also be used to reflect... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
In this article I will give you an overview of my personal approach to the creation of an oil painting. There are of course many valid approaches to painting and with experience you will develop your own specific approach. But if you are a beginning paint... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
A ground or support is any kind of surface you can paint on. The choice of ground is in quite important because it determines in part how your painting will be perceived by the viewer.
Your support must satisfy a minimum of conditions. It must accept t... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
Oil painting brushes come in all different sizes. In fact, there really is not a consistent standard throughout the industry. Sizes are usually given as numbers. For certain brands and certain sets of brushes these numbers can run from 1 to 24, 10 to 100,... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
Today, oil painting brushes are made from many different types of materials. Each material has of course advantages and disadvantages. Beginning as well as advanced painters should have some familiarity with the properties of these hair-making materials. ... Read >
Author: Remi
29th October 2008
Because oil paints have been used for many centuries, their properties are very well known.
Oil is, even today, still one of the easiest and most forgiving mediums you can work in. Creating an oil painting is in fact relatively easy compared to other med... Read >
Author: Remi
27th October 2008
There are so many good lots up for auction this summer at Christie's in Amsterdam. There is a lot by Petrus Paulus Schiedges called Sailing on open water that is oil on panel. This is supposed to sell for more than two thousand euros.
There is another... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro
27th October 2008
Because oil paints have been used for many centuries, their properties are very well known.
Oil is, even today, still one of the easiest and most forgiving mediums you can work in. Creating an oil painting is in fact relatively easy compared to other med... Read >
Author: Remi
21st October 2008
Painting is one of the most artistic careers one can choose. It requires immense creativity to imagine something and come out with something that is almost admired by everyone. We all are aware that the world we live in is full of beautiful and scenic arc... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
10th October 2008
Painting is one of the most artistic careers one can choose. It requires immense creativity to imagine something and come out with something that is almost admired by everyone. We all are aware that the world we live in is full of beautiful and scenic arc... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
07th October 2008
A business without some means of attracting potential customers will surely fail. Traditional marketing methods are inappropriate, because of who the potential customer is, and what he/she's looking for.
Remember who your potential customer is, and how... Read >
Author: MikesHomeBiz
29th September 2008
In easel painting as well as in mural painting, the support is of great importance for the final appearance of the work of art.
The traditional materials used for the support did but slowly evolve. The wood panel, traditionally square, was either hewn ... Read >
Author: Michael de Bruges
26th September 2008
Painting as a profession is considered to be one of the most adorable professions. One of the most common questions which many people or the painters face is that what type of paint they should use. The different options which are available are oil paint... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
26th September 2008
Painting as a profession is considered to be one of the most adorable professions. One of the most common questions which many people or the painters face is that what type of paint they should use. The different options which are available are oil paint... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
23rd September 2008
As a known fact oil painting is the most preferred mode of painting by most of the artists as well as the painting fans. The probable reason why it is enjoyed and loved by most of the people is because of the deep and beautiful colors present and the attr... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
17th September 2008
If you are not putting up Giclee Art on Canvas Prints all over your house or business then you are not in the cool crowd. The latest craze is uploading your digital photo or photos to make Giclee prints.
With online ordering, pictures can be turned int... Read >
Author: Shelly Cruz
17th September 2008
If you are not putting up Giclee Art on Canvas Prints all over your house or business then you are not in the cool crowd. The latest craze is uploading your digital photo or photos to make Giclee prints.
With online ordering, pictures can be turned int... Read >
Author: Shelly Cruz
15th September 2008
If you have taste for art, make good use of your time learning to paint. Oil painting is one of the most popular styles in painters. For this reason, you need to know techniques, tricks and some secrets with reference to oil paintings. Please, take note.
... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO
11th September 2008
Life itself is a continuous process of learning. Art and oil paintings in particular are part of our culture. If you are interested in this kind of art, you should learn the oil painting process. It is necessary to follow some steps to paint with property... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO
10th September 2008
Natural skills are very important when you paint, but if you don’t have the adequate knowledge, abilities won't serve you too much. Actually, there are many techniques in oil paintings so you need to choose one of them and practice it. A good example of... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO
09th September 2008
Art is a profession like any other. If you learn art with dedication, you would be a good professional in the specialty that you choose. Oil painting is the variety with more adepts in the globe. One of the most prominent is China cuadros. Don’t miss yo... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO
09th September 2008
As a known fact oil painting is the most preferred mode of painting by most of the artists as well as the painting fans. The probable reason why it is enjoyed and loved by most of the people is because of the deep and beautiful colors present and the attr... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
09th September 2008
Knowledge is always welcome, principally if we talk about culture. Perhaps, art is the most popular human expression. Art can be divided into painting, sculpture, crafts, music, etc. Now, painting is our subject. Don’t forget to see Chinese Oil Painting... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO
09th September 2008
Each painter has his or her own style. Actually, doesn’t matter too much the paint reference that you have. It is important to some extent but in the end, you control the brush. Don’t forget that. For example, good references are Chinese Oil Paintings... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO
08th September 2008
From years of experience I have learned that the finer things in life are those things we take for granted. Things that sometimes we don't even notice, like the sunrise and sunset. One of my favorites is the smell of fresh mowed lawn. So too, with wall de... Read >
Author: Barbara Tobiasz
05th September 2008
Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of kachina dolls, sand paintings and jewelry or the eye catching colors of woven rugs, story tellers and pottery craft; having a little understanding about the American arts and crafts can help you make the most of you... Read >
Author: cwhite1978
04th September 2008
In reality oil painting is a fairly new art style. Oil painting as a painting medium, the usage of oil in combination with other pigments counts back to 1400. Prior to oil painting, painting in general dates its history back to the period of stone age, p... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
03rd September 2008
In reality oil painting is a fairly new art style. Oil painting as a painting medium, the usage of oil in combination with other pigments counts back to 1400. Prior to oil painting, painting in general dates its history back to the period of stone age, p... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
03rd September 2008
Oil paintings framing can be really expensive if there are framed by professionals which can really add up to your cost of your purchase. Professional framers have great experience in choosing the right frames that match the exact architectural piece and... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
01st September 2008
Photography is a skilful art. It takes years of practice to master the art of photography. In recent times, many types of photography have developed. In earlier days, only black and white were the two color options in photography. However, with latest dev... Read >
Author: Marcia
28th August 2008
Oil paintings framing can be really expensive if there are framed by professionals which can really add up to your cost of your purchase. Professional framers have great experience in choosing the right frames that match the exact architectural piece and... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
20th August 2008
Painting is one of the most creative jobs. An artist when he puts his thoughts on to the material it is important that they require complete and a good set of tools that his brush, the palette, and many other things . There are many different kinds of pai... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
20th August 2008
Painting is one of the most creative jobs. An artist when he puts his thoughts on to the material it is important that they require complete and a good set of tools that his brush, the palette, and many other things . There are many different kinds of pai... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
19th August 2008
First and foremost thing you should consider before trusting any oil painting method is that it must come with disclaimer. More than any other types of do-it-yourself process, oil painting cleaning must actually be trusted to professional conservators. On... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
17th August 2008
First and foremost thing you should consider before trusting any oil painting method is that it must come with disclaimer. More than any other types of do-it-yourself process, oil painting cleaning must actually be trusted to professional conservators. On... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
17th August 2008
First and foremost thing you should consider before trusting any oil painting method is that it must come with disclaimer. More than any other types of do-it-yourself process, oil painting cleaning must actually be trusted to professional conservators. On... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
17th July 2008
When it comes to art galleries you will find lots varieties as there are different kinds of art existing. Commonly, an art gallery comprises of precise focus and further managed by a custodian who expertise in such kind of art. General concerns of art gal... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
16th July 2008
When it comes to art galleries you will find lots varieties as there are different kinds of art existing. Commonly, an art gallery comprises of precise focus and further managed by a custodian who expertise in such kind of art. General concerns of art gal... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
14th July 2008
The process of painting with varnishes is popularly known as oil painting. Varnishes are a combination of oil like the linseed oil with the resin such as pine resin. Other than linseed oil, oils like poppy seed oil, walnut oil and safflower oil. Oil pai... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
13th June 2008
The process of painting with varnishes is popularly known as oil painting. Varnishes are a combination of oil like the linseed oil with the resin such as pine resin. Other than linseed oil, oils like poppy seed oil, walnut oil and safflower oil. Oil pai... Read >
Author: Ben Jonson
26th May 2008
Painting is a hand craft using several media that includes watercolor or oil paint. The concept is to combine colors that form a portrait of a particular object. Painting, as a work of art, requires skill. Not everyone can paint or has interest in paintin... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com
20th May 2008
Ever wondered what is canvas painting? May be you have heard of it, maybe not. Some of you out there may even want to try but do not know anything about canvas painting. Read on and by the time you finish reading this, you may sound like an expert.
Can... Read >
Author: Joseph
28th March 2008
If you are an individual who feels compelled to document special moments by taking pictures, then turning those photographs into actual paintings may be of interest to you. Portrait painting includes taking your favorite photographs and turning them into ... Read >
Author: Ken Shorey
25th March 2008
When we are all set to plan our interiors, artworks play important role. Classic paintings and murals of some famous painters gives elegant touch to the interior of the room and houses. Tradition of the painting starts in the 12th century. In this century... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu
25th March 2008
Things to consider
There are a couple of things to consider when you start out painting on a linen surface. Maybe you are trying to create a stunning portrait from photo or just creating your own portrait on the linen. Whatever the reason you need to m... Read >
Author: Doug
19th March 2008
Oil painting is a method of drawing the pictures using various oil paints available. It comprises of wide range of procedures, so that excellent color painting can be obtained. Oil painting can be used either thickly or thinly in glazes, opaque or transpa... Read >
Author: shijinaseo
19th March 2008
Oil painting is a method of drawing the pictures using various oil paints available. It comprises of wide range of procedures, so that excellent color painting can be obtained. Oil painting can be used either thickly or thinly in glazes, opaque or transpa... Read >
Author: shijinaseo
07th March 2008
American impressionist Edward Henry Potthast was born on June 10th, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He first showed his artistic side when he was very young and would mix his watercolors to come up with some of the most beautiful, vibrant colors. At an early ag... Read >
Author: Chris
28th January 2008
Portrait painting is a tradition which has been widespread even before the advent of photography. In the past, aristocratic and royal families pose for long hours just to have their portraits oil painted or charcoal painted. The most common means of paint... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com
21st January 2008
Plan in advance
This may be a 25th wedding anniversary gift or a 50th wedding anniversary gift, it doesn’t matter. Children portraits work well for both occasions. Decide on who you are going to include in this oil painting. If you have a large famil... Read >
Author: Doug
20th January 2008
Get help from a professional
There are many trained artists these days who will help to create the perfect home portrait as per your requirements. You can easily avail the services of a portrait artist who will take a picture of your home and then work... Read >
Author: Doug
20th January 2008
On Father’s Day
Father’s Day is fast approaching and you aren’t sure what to give him. You have already given your father the usual perfumes and shirts before. Why not be unique and different this time? Try giving your father a car portrait of hi... Read >
Author: Doug
20th January 2008
Motherly affection
Mother’s Day is a perfect time to forget all the quarrels you had with mother and tell her how much you love her. Be unique and different by giving her a unique baby portrait of yourself. It will be sure to bring back happy memorie... Read >
Author: Doug
20th January 2008
Your uniqueness
Instead of giving her the usual gifts that every husband gives to his wife, give her something personalized and unique. By giving her an anniversary painting with the two of you in it, you get to celebrate your love all over again. Such... Read >
Author: Doug
20th January 2008
Personal touch
Everybody gives the usual items like clothes, cosmetics etc. Why be like everyone else when you get a chance to be unique? You can give your loved ones a fabulous family portrait painting which celebrates your togetherness and affection.... Read >
Author: Doug
19th January 2008
Give mother something special
Mother’s Day is around the corner and you still haven’t decided what to buy for mother. Why not give her something unusual this special day? You could take an existing photo of hers and turn that photograph intoa pain... Read >
Author: Doug
19th January 2008
The perfect Birthday
If your wife’s Birthday is round the corner and you aren’t sure what to give her, consider a painting portrait. Not just unusual, such gifts represent a personal touch which no photograph or conventional gift can provide. These... Read >
Author: Doug
19th January 2008
Gift to your family
This Christmas show your family how much you care for them by giviing them amazing Christian paintings. It will serve to show how much you believe in God and also help reinforce the belief in your faith. Such paintings make for ... Read >
Author: Doug
18th January 2008
The beauty of nature
Nature has fabulous things to offer us – more so when we talk about paintings. With an oil painting you can capture the stillness of a butterfly on a flower, the tiger waiting to hunt it's prey and much more. In fact still life... Read >
Author: Doug
18th January 2008
Exactly as you like it
Let’s say you have a nice picture of you and your school friends, taken by a professional photographer. The photo quality is excellent, but you don’t like the uniforms you are all wearing! Maybe you don’t like one of t... Read >
Author: Doug
18th January 2008
Exactly as you like it
Let’s say you have a nice picture of you and your school friends, clicked by a professional photographer. The photo quality is excellent but you don’t like the uniforms you are all wearing! Or maybe you don’t like one o... Read >
Author: Doug
18th January 2008
A plethora of themes
If you happen to have a vast array of cats and dogs as pets, you could combine them all together in your custom pet portraits! You could have wicker baskets placed here and there and have some of your cats resting inside, w... Read >
Author: Doug
18th January 2008
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding horse portraits. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about a horse portrait made into a hand painted oil painting.
Is everything makin... Read >
Author: Doug
07th January 2008
Create a setting
You can have some of the most fabulous backgrounds to make your dog portrait look even more spectacular. If your dog’s fur is on the lighter color side, try having a darker colored background. You could have an old fashioned brown lo... Read >
Author: Doug
07th November 2007
Fond memoriesRecreate the happy days of you and your pet together. You can take a picture clicked by a photographer at the time. Then you can recreate the same picture on an oil painting. This is a great way to relive fond memories of your favorite pet. E... Read >
Author: Doug
21st October 2007
A christening marks the time in a child's life when they become part of the Christian family. You will want to remember this special day forever. An oil painting makes the perfect christening gift to keep this cherished moment in your heart forever.A sp... Read >
Author: Doug
25th September 2007
By definition is a fresco is a painting done on fresh plaster. The painting is completed immediately on freshly applied plaster before it dries. The very word used by the Greek to indicate this type of painting means humid, and this corresponds well to cu... Read >
Author: Clyde Dennis
13th September 2007
An artist’s most helpful and valuable tools are his or her paining brushes. To keep a paintbrush long-lasting as long as doable, it’s very significant to get all the clean out of the bristles after painting. But before you actually start cleaning it, ... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
31st July 2007
It was tough to juggle time between work, friends and family.
It was not easy to manage the very limited time that we have. Each of us only have 24 hours per day.
Yesterday, I made a special trip to support a very good friend of mine who was holding... Read >
Author: Jhong Ren
15th June 2007
An advice on cleaning any oil painting that's covered in dust or yellowed varnish has to come with a qualified disclaimer. More than other types of rough and ready projects, cleaning oil paintings need to be really trusted to specialist conservators. Howe... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
30th May 2007
Oil Painting is all about harmony. Harmony in an oil painting is when the pact of colors and objects are pleasant to the viewer’s eyes. If a painting is too muddled you might scare the viewer away. On the other hand, if a painting lacks something, it mi... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
21st May 2007
Everyone has a different view of what they are looking for when submitting a photograph to a portrait artist. The artists goal is to paint a beautiful masterpiece out of what he sees. When it comes right down to it, what is it that you ultimately desire i... Read >
Author: Doug Ames
30th April 2007
Vietnamese art and paintings have forever been influenced by various traditions and cultures. But it's curious to note that in spite of these multiple influences, they have maintained an individual style till date. Traditional Vietnamese art, for example,... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire
25th April 2007
Inkjet paper is paper that is made for inkjet printers; inkjet paper’s qualities are its weight, smoothness and brightness. The paper must have a certain degree of absorbency for the ink, but avoid any sideways spread. Office paper is generally designed... Read >
Author: Cas
18th April 2007
Oil paint is a wonderful multitalented medium. But with all the varieties of colors, brushes, mediums and all other tools existing, it is actually enough to make one confuse. When you learn about the variety of brushes and mediums it could be bit confusin... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
27th March 2007
Mom! I want juice! Dad, I’m hungry! Where are my favorite socks? Who touched my toys? Hey, he just hit me! No, you started it…
Has your day ever begun this way? Then, you are not alone. We parents endure a myriad of stress, juggling career and ... Read >
Author: Christine Louise Hohlbaum
12th March 2007
Do you want to paint your life? If the answer is a positive one, you must be an art lover. The Internet offers artistic natures the possibility to transform their own memorable moments into real art. This is no programming trick we are talking about, but ... Read >
Author: David Yrui
12th March 2007
Luxurious homes, inevitably, evoke one word from every aspirant of a luxurious home. And that is - 'expensive'. Normally, luxury homes are viewed from the amount of money invested in furnishing these homes. We tend to believe that royalty of luxurious hom... Read >
Author: Sarika Kabra
06th March 2007
Oil Paintings is one of the most important branch of fine arts. The oil paintings are invaluable and of historic importance. The Oil paintings are the mirror of arts and culture of a particular nation in a particular period of times. These truly represent... Read >
Author: Saim
12th January 2007
A Quick Introduction to Oil Painting Models
You will need:
Brushes
Turpentine
Palette
Oil Medium
Paints
Brushes - Good quality sable brushes. Don't withhold on the quality here. Brushes would last longer with Oil paints than any othe... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
01st January 2007
Are you in search for the perfect gift - a unique, original gift for a loved one or a special occasion?
There are many things you can give that your loved one will delight in. However, we have a great original alternative for your loved one – a gift ... Read >
Author: Carlos Carrion
27th December 2006
The process of oil painting differs from painter to painter, often but it includes certain customary steps. First, the artist prepares the surface. Although surfaces like linoleum, pressed wood, wooden panel, and cardboard have been used, the most popular... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
18th November 2006
When you were a kid did you use those paint by numbers projects? Many people have fond memories of paint by numbers. It hearkens back to their childhood and a more innocent time. Do you recall those pictures, with all the lines and the different numbers,... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton
09th November 2006
The properties of the various solvents and resins used in an oil painting
Solvents are added to oil paints for temporary change, they are designed to work in a way such that they evaporate consistently and completely as the oil paint dries. (Technicall... Read >
Author: vijay kanth
25th October 2006
BatchPhoto is a powerful Windows photo manipulation program that makes it easy to touch up, annotate, transform, apply effects, and rename hundreds of pictures in a single operation. Instead of enhancing and adjusting photos individually, BatchPhoto lets ... Read >
Author: Cosmin Unguru
01st July 2006
Get a great start in painting with Painting video. This video shows all the interesting painting videos. For all the type of painting this is a great guidance with all the demonstrations make your painting more flexible. Let us see the different categorie... Read >
Author: Anna Josephs
26th June 2006
Marriage anniversaries remind you of the social union of two people who start their journey of life. It reminds them of the freshness of the relationship after a few years of marriage. If the marriage anniversary is many years since the wedding day, it re... Read >
Author: olivia andrews
16th June 2006
We all like being creative. Our busy schedule hardly gives us any time to spent time with our self's. Constant focus on work makes our life dull. One of the best ways to make your life colorful is by doing some painting in your spare time. A Painting Book... Read >
Author: Isabel Rodrigues
07th June 2006
All of us like to express our feelings to other some of them express in writing, singing, poetry and some of them in painting. Painting is an art of expressing your views and feeling in your painting.
Some of us are very good in painting and some of th... Read >
Author: Anna Josephs
04th June 2006
Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There
are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners.
Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions
that b... Read >
Author: Ralph Serpe
03rd June 2006
We all like being creative. Our busy schedule hardly gives us any time to spent time with our self's. Constant focus on work makes our life dull. One of the best ways to make your life colorful is by doing some painting in your spare time. A Painting Book... Read >
Author: Isabel Rodrigues
31st May 2006
Most of us like to paint different things. Some of us are professional painters while some of us just paint for fun. If you are serious about the subject it's very important that you have some knowledge about the different types of paint brushes.
Pain... Read >
Author: Isabel Rodrigues
24th May 2006
Painting is an art, every one of us has some or the other artistic things in us. It's just take time to us realize and bring them up. Oil painting is one of the types of painting.
Oil painting book is very useful to beginner as well as for professiona... Read >
Author: Anna Josephs
20th May 2006
Are you thinking of painting your house this Christmas? House painting requires a lot of money than one would expect. Why not try painting the house all by your self?
House Painting is an art that many need to learn today. It is an important job, and ... Read >
Author: Isabel Rodrigues
17th May 2006
Most of us like to draw and paint. Some of us are born artist while some of us are just fun painters. Now days one can find different types of painting books in the market. These painting books provide you with steps by steps guidelines to improve your dr... Read >
Author: Isabel Rodrigues
09th May 2006
Parents always love to buy a book for there kids as books are always helps to increase your knowledge. Huge selection of Tole painting book and decorative painting pattern books! Hundreds of titles to choose from including all of your favorite artists are... Read >
Author: Anna Josephs
27th April 2006
Paintings tend to be the most beautiful creation of man, which has the power to exert a pull on the spectator. Oil paintings are beautiful art forms, and these antique elements continue to mark their stand through generations.
Why oil painting?
The... Read >
Author: gayathri sekar
20th December 2005
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man,... Read >
Author: Ralph Serpe
09th December 2005
In comparison to many other art forms, oil painting is still considered relatively new. Oil painting is the use of oil in pigments in order to paint. Oil paintings date back to the 1400's. Before oil painting, paint was mixed with plaster found in frescoe... Read >
Author: Sara Swansson
05th December 2005
Oil paint is an amazing versatile medium. It can be applied in a thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency. This versatility opens the door to a number of different painting techniques.
My personal preference is to begin my oil pain... Read >
Author: Ralph Serpe
26th October 2005
Start your oil paintings with an acrylic underpainting - When you start an oil painting using oils, it can take some time for that initial layer to dry. Starting your painting with an acrylic underpainting however is a wonderful time saver as acrylic pain... Read >
Author: Ralph Serpe
03rd October 2005
Have you ever wondered how some of the top internet marketers make money online? The best way to make money online is to find an expert and get that expert to write about his area of interest. But where can I get an expert? To paraphrase a popular song, "... Read >
Author: Joel Teo
22nd September 2005
Maybe can be a great place. It's full of possibility, it can feel like there's an escape hatch available at all times. Maybe can also be what holds us back the most. Take the Etch A Sketch, for example. One of my favorite childhood toys. Full of temporary... Read >
Author: Elizabeth McAloon
13th August 2005
By: Lee Dobbins
Using accessories is a fun way to accent your bedroom for a beach theme. You will find that you can dramatically change the look of your room simply by making small changes with the accents. See how easy it is to get a designer bea... Read >
Author: Lee Dobbins
12th July 2005
Review: Corel Paint IX
by: Maricon Williams
It has been said that Corel Painter IX is the world's most powerful Natural-Media painting and illustration software. Corel allows commercial designers, photographers and professional artists to hone their... Read >
Author: Maricon Williams
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