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Dynamic Painting is your full service residential and commercial painting contractor in Fish Hawk. When it is time paint your investment look no further. Dynamic Painting is fully licensed, bonded and insured. You can also rest assured knowing that your project will be carefully taken care of by our experienced team of professional painters. We do extensive background checks on all of our employees and require minimum of three years experience. We never employ subcontractors. This allows us to ensure that our painters have your best interest in mind. This is just part of our commitment of excellence. We also carry a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy allowing us to protect your valuable property and a $2,000,000 worker’s compensation policy on all employees and staff.
Dynamic Painting offers first-rate interior and exterior painting services in and around the Tampa Bay area. We use the highest quality paints and materials, including the Sherwin-Williams® Duration® Premium and Resilience® product lines to ensure you receive the absolute best finish. In addition, all of our work comes backed with a 6-year warranty, one of the best in the business. No fine print. No hassles. We stand behind every job we do. Your satisfaction is our success. Don’t settle for less.
Dynamic Painting has been providing outstanding service to Fish Hawk and the Tampa Bay area for over 12 years, but owner Rob Silver has been working in the painting industry for over 40 years.
Giving back to the community is also very important. Over the years Dynamic Painting has had the priveledge to provide painting services for those in need. On Mother’s Day, Dynamic Painting in partneship with the Ospery Observer offered the Painting From the Heart program, where a single mother, or a veteran of our US Armed Forces, in need received a free home makeover. They also participate in many other charties thoughout the Tampa Bay region.
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By: Bryce Boigner
When it comes to public demonstration, the mural is a common and eye-catching way to express oneself, document or tribute, promote a political or social cause, or to simply beautify a space. From the immaculate religious frescoes of antiquity to the powerful renderings dreamed up by Roosevelt’s WPA, the mural as an art form is just as old as society itself. Today, they’re perhaps more utilized and accepted than ever before, especially in Gwinnett.
Perhaps you’ve seen the Holtkamp mural on your way up I-85, the “Greetings from Norcross” postcard mural while passing through town. Perhaps you even read about “Suwanee Rocks!” right here in The DiG! Maybe you’re wondering if you could try your hand at some mural painting. And while I wouldn’t consider this article a one-stop testament on how to do it, I may be able to give you at least an idea of where to start and what to do.
Now before we dive into this topic, I find it fitting to include this little disclaimer: I’m no artist, nor have I ever painted a mural (maybe someday!). Your experience may vary; like all things, this takes practice! Also, if you plan to paint a wall that isn’t yours, always make sure you go through the proper channels before you start. No matter how good you think your mural is, it’s inevitable someone would prefer the wall the way it looked, especially if they didn’t ask for your artistic input. Be smart about it!
The first consideration you’ll want to make is the space you’ll be working with. Obviously, the drywall in your bedroom is going to make for a much different painting experience than bricks on the side of a 100-year-old pharmacy. If painting an outdoor mural, you’ll also want to account for environmental conditions: sun, harsh elements, traffic, fumes and pollutants that may strip or discolor your work. Oftentimes, murals seen in public are done on some kind of patronage: a local government, an organization, the business or building being painted on (remember what I said about proper channels), so additional considerations would have to be made on the content of your work — paint something everyone will love.
You’ll want to visualize and sketch your concept. Put your preliminary design to paper on a smaller scale before you mark up something that’s harder to erase. Again, practice makes perfect!
Prep & Paint
For the sake of argument, let’s say you have space on an outdoor shed that you want to do a nature scene on. When it’s time to actually get painting, you’ll want to make sure you have the proper supplies. Skillshare lists a few basic needs for painting an inside or outside mural:
- Brushes (and a roller, optional)
- Rags/paper towels
- A bucket of water for cleaning brushes
- String for measuring or using as a guideline
For our wooden shed, you may want to find waterproof paint that works for thicker walls: self-priming industrial paint is recommended. Start by cleaning your work surface to clear away any dirt, water or cobwebs that may impede your painting. If you wish, you may also want to repaint the surface with an even coating. Next, scale your design to the desired cover on your surface using a grid or projector, outlining the larger shapes before moving into the smaller details, and remember to take a step back every once in a while to see if your painting is still coming together as planned. Work in layers to ensure everything goes on and dries even.
When satisfied with your mural, you might choose to seal the wall with an acrylic emulsion or spray varnish — this will better protect your design from harsh elements.
And presto…you painted a mural! There’s definitely more to the process than this, and you can find more in-depth tutorials online (Skillshare is a great place to start), but ultimately, how you go about plotting and painting your work will be up to you.


Exploring contemporary and archival material
St Peter's Eastern Hill Iconostasis
There are twelve icon panels, set in the screen in the roof of the church at the end of the nave.
At the centre is the Blessed Virgin May with the Holy Child, and St Peter, patron of this parish church of the City of Melbourne since 1847. To the left of Our Lady is St John the Baptist, the one who announced the Messiah. Flanking these three are two archangels: the Archangel Gabriel on the left and the Archangel Michael on the right. St Paul, apostle to the gentiles, is on Michael's right. Two great old testament figures are next on either side: Elijah the prophet and Moses the lawgiver and liberator. St John the Evangelist and St Andrew take us out, on the far left, to St Mary Magdalene and, on the far right, St Lazarus. These two stand as prime examples of the Lord's reaching out to those in need.
Taken together, these 12 spread across the full width of the church as a generous and comprehensive welcome into the nearer presence of the Lord.
From the left: Mary Magdalene, John, Elijah, Gabriel, John the Baptist, the Virgin Mary, Peter, Michael, Paul, Moses, Andrew and Lazarus.
More information is given with the larger picture of each icon that can be obtained by clicking on the thumbnail images above.
A project of the St Peter's Eastern Hill Icon School.


The painting above titled ' Carnival' (acrylic on canvas) is now sold and has gone to London.
These days not much is happening in my studio as I am a bit busy making Christmas presents and also have a lot to do. Olivia is going to be thirteen soon. A very special day for all of us. I have also very bravely decided to make my own Christmas dress. So you can see these two hands are very busy at the moment but next year I do need to get back in my studio and start new paintings. If you are interested to see my other paintings please check my website www.sujata-art.com


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The kitchen changes started small, but late last night, they became more apparent with a fresh coat of paint. After 8 years of green, I still really liked the color itself, but it was starting to feel dated and wasn’t meshing with some of the other changes I have planned for the kitchen. Then, two weeks ago, we sorted through some of my top color...
Hey there! I’m glad you’re here! Today, I am waffling over paint colors for my kitchen redesign and looking for the best creamy gray paint. Yesterday, I shared the updated light fixtures, and today, we’re narrowing down the creamy gray paint colors that have made the […]


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Sip and Paint @ The Grove
September 15, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We’re excited to announce our very first Sip and Paint at The Grove with The Paint Escape & More on September 15th!
Come join us for a relaxing evening under the trees while we try our hand at painting “Camping Life!”
Reserve your spot today at the Eventbrite link provided! SOLD OUT!


Participants should bring:
- Watercolour paints consisting of at least a red, yellow and blue and some earth colours like yellow ochre and burnt sienna or sepia.
- A watercolour palette.
- Watercolour brushes, at least a smaller round and a large wash brush.
- Watercolour paper. If possible buy an artist quality paper. one sheet (22’ x 30”) cut into four pieces is more than sufficient.
- A rigid support to tape or clip your paper to.
- Water container, paper towel, masking tape or clips.
- An easel (optional)
About Tom Ward:
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1959, Tom studied geology at Dalhousie University and worked for four years in the oceanography department at the university. From 1986-1991, he pursued a combined degree in Fine Arts and Art Education at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. He worked for a year as a teacher. Since 1993, he has been working full-time as a painter in watercolour. Tom’s goal is to paint the light and what that particular light evokes in fact and mood. He is drawn to a consideration of how we mark time in the rhythms of daily rural life and how the cyclical aspect of nature holds a quality of the eternal. He is also drawn by the relationship that exists between the landscape, the ocean and the people. In terms of composition, Tom tends toward strong abstract patterns of light and shadow within the realist images he paints.


Worthing Beach Dawn – Original Oil on Canvas
Worthing Beach Dawn – Oil on stretched canvas
80 cm x 60 cm
* SOLD * … WAS sold in 2020, but has just come up for sale again! (I purchased it back as original buyer loved it but needed funds for a wedding).
Please contact me if you are interested in this one.
We love living so close to the seaside here. And I’m glad I got up early-ish this saturday morning to go for a wander along the beach
There was only around 30 mins when the light bounced through the wave-tops like this.
Worthing Beach Dawn – Oil on stretched Canvas
80 cm x 60 cm (framed in black floating frame ready to hang)
Limited Edition and Open edition prints also available.


We were sent a box of HAIYA oil pastels by the Paul Rubens art company, asking if we would review them. We only agreed to do so with the understanding that we could write an honest review. After conducting our research and product testing, we present our findings and hope this review is helpful to you.
Key feature of this set:
Ideal for the novice
If you're a beginner, we suggest starting with a more affordable set to gain some experience. This approach can be cost-effective in the long run.
You can purchase this set of 48 oil pastels on Amazon for approximately £30. They are considered to be of student-quality, which means they are priced similarly to other student-quality oil pastels and provide good coverage. If you are an amateur, this set is a great way to get a feel for the medium.
How do they compare to professional quality oil pastels?
Having read numerous reviews about this product before agreeing to do our own review, we note many users comparing them to the Sennelier oil pastels. The Sennelier pastels are almost certainly the best quality oil pastel on the market and were created especially for the artist Pablo Picasso in 1949, so any comparison to this product is purely cosmetic. Paul Rubens does not market their oil pastels as artist quality, so we will briefly compare them. They are both bullet-shaped, making the application slick. They are also very creamy, so each layer is thick and opaque.
Though Paul Rubens states their pastels are lightfast, we cannot find any information on the testing standards they use, so it is unlikely that they will be of the same rigorous levels that well-known brands use. Always ensure your artwork is correctly protected and avoid hanging your paintings in direct sunlight.
Our trial and findings
We used a limited number of colours and a small sheet of Art Spectrum Colourfix black to create a drawing of a fishing shack against a pink sunset. First, we applied a light layer of colours, gently blending them. Then, we added more tones and re-blended to cover most of the paper surface. We used a palette knife to lift the pastel and expose the black surface, which helped to create the contrasts found in the shack and frame. By removing the pastel with a tool, we could achieve the fine details that are impossible with oil pastels alone. To enhance the definition, we purposely left some of the paper showing through.
What do the symbols mean that are printed on the paper sleeve?
The paper sleeve displays the colour name, pastel number, star rating for lightfastness, and opacity level. Additionally, it provides the pigment codes that explain which pigments were mixed together to produce each oil pastel colour.
Unfortunately, these pastels are not currently available as open stock, which is a significant issue for a pliable medium like the oil pastel. The necessity of accessing additional colours is fundamental to the product's longevity.
If you're new to oil pastels, starting with a set like this would be a good option. However, it's worth noting that they are creamier than most student-quality oil pastels, which you may find awkward at first. These oil pastels are perfect for creating impasto work because they are incredibly soft and creamy, with opaque colours that are ideal for this type of application. However, if you're going to create high-quality artwork for clients, we suggest using these in conjunction with artist-quality pastels.
At this price, they would make an excellent addition to your oil pastel collection, and it won't break the bank if using them to practice your techniques or create art to reproduce into prints.
About the Paul Rubens company
It is worth noting that we do not receive a commission for any products sold through this review. In this particular case, we were fortunate enough to receive this set without charge. We are committed to providing an impartial review of the product, and our opinions are based solely on our own experiences and observations.
Karen M Berisford


Silk & Swallows Artwork 01 Jul, 2013 We thought it was about time that we threw some birds back into the mix, so here is our latest release; Silk and Swallows. Faye and I have been looking at a lot of religious engravings recently as well as painting of saints. The subject of religious iconography has always interested us and, in an aesthetic sense, it has always bled into our own work. The representation of Death in western religious art ranges from comforting to absolutely terrifying, so it’s always a good place to start looking for inspiration. We hope to touch on this subject again in future works, but for now we have fallen for witchcraft and sorcery!


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The South Drawing Room was, for a hundred years, a dining room and now serves as a reception room. It contains some splendidly ornate and important furniture, much of it French, acquired by the First Earl Spencer for Spencer House in London.
In this room is an outstanding collection of portrait paintings, predominately by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Amongst these is one portrait, painted in 1786, of John Charles, Viscount Althorp. He was the only person to be painted by Reynolds, and also (when an old man) to be photographed.
This was one of the first rooms to be redecorated by Earl Spencer after he inherited Althorp in 1992.


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INTERNATIONALLY renowned artist Joseph Boin a.k.a Art By Destroy stopped by Collie last week to complete some commissioned artwork at the Crown Hotel.
Boin has painted public artwork both in Perth and across the globe, and said he was happy with the end result of the Collie-inspired work.
“I was commissioned to paint the pub, and I wanted to bring some colour to the drab outdoor part of the pub,’ he said.
“I was given free rein with the design so I kind of just went with it.”
Boin completed two main murals in the pub courtyard including a large-scale aerosol painting of resident pub-dog Oscar the British Bulldog, and a Coal mining inspired piece.
“I painted Oscar from a photo, and was really happy with how it turned out,” he said.
“I was sort of briefed on the town and I had a look on Google and saw a bit about what the town was about before i put together some ideas.”
“I gathered some images and decided to represent the working side of things, that’s why I have done the painting of the Haulpak truck.”
“It took about 4 days of working 10 hours to complete the detailed designs.”
The Perth-based artist has been painting for over 20 years but only started as a full time job since 2012.
“I have a bit of a tattooing background and then started doing art full time from there,” he said.
“I am not limited to one style of art, I specialise in a lot of realism and traditional graffiti lettering, a bit of everything really.”
“My main medium is aerosol, it’s quick and effective, but I also work with acrylics and other things.” Boin has painted commissioned public art pieces across the world and said he enjoys to paint when he is travelling.
“I have other murals on South Beach in Fremantle, Perth City, Mount Lawley, Applecross, basically all over Perth metro area,” he said.
“I also like to travel and paint around the world, and have work in Berlin, Amsterdam, Spain, Nepal, Bali, and other places.”
For more information visit artbydestroy.com.


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With the holidays approaching fast I have been looking for ways to spruce up our house. It’s been a year since our last painting project and I’m getting pretty bored with the colors around the house. Lately, when I’m watching television I have noticed that my attention is going to what color the walls are and what type of trim is in the room rather than what the characters are doing on the show. So when Bzzagent offered a mission that involved painting a room of my choice I jumped on it!
I love to paint. Rarely do I ever hire someone to paint for me. I find it relaxing and I also enjoy the since of satisfaction I get from finishing a room top to bottom by myself. For this project I had chosen the bathroom. It was the only room in the house that we have not painted except the laundry room. I have just been drawn to blues lately. They seem to be all the rage. I have noticed that a lot of the shows on television have blue walls with lots of white trim and moldings. Well I was not going to add any molding our bathroom but we already had the white trim! So blue was what was going up on the walls. Now we just had to decide which shade!
I prepped my bathroom like I normally would. Cleaned off the corners and all the trim. Taped the painters tape to any exposed services I didn’t want painted and started to paint! The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to mix the paint. It had only been a day since I went and purchased the paint but I still wanted to mix it up a little just to make sure none had separate. It also poured very nicely into our trough. No splashes. And the application process was a breeze! There were no clumps and it glided right onto the wall. One gallon was more than enough to do our bathroom. And I was able to cover it in one coat. I’ve painted with numerous different brands over the years but I can honestly say Benjamin Moore Aura Waterborne Interior paint was one of the highest quality products I have ever used. I loved how it went on. There were no little dried chunks or anything. Just smooth application every time. I highly recommended this paint for everyone. It was simple, went on smooth and covered in one coat. And the color palate selection was amazing!
Bzzagent did supply me with a can of Benjamin Moore Aura Waterborne Interior Paint in the color of my choosing. However, all feelings expressed are my own and they were not influenced by Bzzagent or anyone else.


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Andrei Rublev (1360s – c. 1430) is widely considered to be the greatest medieval Russian painter of Orthodox icons and frescoes. His teacher was Theophanes the Greek, a Byzantine artist who was born in Constantinople and later came to Russia. While a great example of the direct connection of Russian art to Byzantine culture, Rublev went in his own direction artistically as well. His work can be found in the Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir.
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Framed Sailboat Oil Painting
Recalling nautical scenes depicted in colonial seascapes, this artwork has a time-honored feel. A subtle palette infuses a whimsical touch of nostalgia and the coast and maritime and the summer. This a great addition to a beach or lake cottage.
Set the tone of your coastal getaway with this sailboat oil painting. This piece is the perfect punctuation for a nautical-themed home or room. Hang it anywhere you need a neutral element, or gift it to your favorite sailor.
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- 36.5" x 36.5"


It’s been a few weeks since I finished listening to this book, so I may not record everything important about it, but one thing stands out particularly. Alexander commissioned an artist to paint him. He did not like it and made the artist paint him again. The artist showed the first painting to Alexander’s horse, the horse nayed, and he said your horse has better taste than you. But, he redid the painting and depicted the king as Zeus. Alexander was a great king and leader, but he was vain and that was his weakness.
Alexander was gifted and tutored by Aristotle, but above all, he was a warrior. He had an insatiable need to conquer. When he was about to die, they asked him who he would leave his kingdom to, he said, “The strongest.”


How To: Create Beautiful Modern Flo Art
Hey there friends! Today I want to share with you an easy way to create gorgeous modern art for your home.
Modern! you may say – but yes. In our home, HH and I like to mix it up a bit – Farmhouse, Modern, Vintage, Industrial – you just never know what you might like. I have found that this flo art work is a beautiful addition to any home – AND – bonus here: What a great, inexpensive way to take care of those big awkward wall spaces. Trust me!
Okay, here’s what you need;
1 Canvas (OR) build your own wood frame any size and stretch a prewashed piece of painters drop cloth and air-staple that cloth gooood and tight.
If you stretch your own – buy a bottle of Gesso (in the art dept) to seal the small holes in the fabric and allow it to dry fully before you paint 1-2 hrs.
Pick your colors! We typically use 4-5 colors and something glittery or metallic. However, you can do as many colors as you want. One should be WHITE and one should be BLACK
- Walmart has great, inexpensive bottles of acrylic paint in the craft department – get the bigger or medium size, not the small.
Elmers Glue – BIG BOTTLE
Water (grab a big cup or bottle and fill with water)
Popsicle Stir Sticks
Plastic cups that you can toss out
A work area (maybe a second table)
Spray Brake Parts lubricant – you want it to be SILICONE BASED
Acrylic Clear Spray Sealer
A few things to know before you begin are:
- You will make a mess.
- Your painting with take a few days to dry fully
- everyone who sees it is going to want to know where you got it.
- Be prepared to become addicted to this method. 😉
Prep: The best way to begin is to grab your plastic sheeting and locate the area you will work on your painting. I recommend a flat area, maybe the garage or driveway on a clear non-windy day. Place a large piece of plastic on the ground, then open your folding table and stand it over the plastic. Lay a second piece of plastic over the table. It’s alright if it drapes down, but make sure you won’t be stepping on it while you work. Take a few of your empty dixie cups and turn them upside down on the table, then place your canvas on the cups to keep it up above the table. I recommend having the cups on the edges on the frame so the canvas isn’t pushed up.
A second table or area should also be set up -this will be your work area. Cover this also with a plastic sheeting piece to protect it from the paint.
Mix Flo Medium: To create this painting, we need the paint to flow freely on the canvas. There is special flo medium sold in craft stores for this purpose, but it is costly. To save money, we found that using Elmer’s glue dilluted with water makes a great flo medium. Take a dixie cup and fill it half full of glue, then add about 1-2 inches of water to it. Mix well will a popsicle stick. It should not be just slightly thicker than runny. Now, for each cup of paint, you will BEGIN with this flo medium.
Mix Paint: Grab another dixie cup, pour 1 inch of flo medium in the bottom, grab the white paint and squeeze about twice as much of the flo to it. 2 parts paint to 1 part flo. Use a new popsicle stick to mix well. Do this with each color you plan to use. The final step in this process is to take the Spray Brake Fluid and spray a quick spray into each cup of paint. This is how the paint will be encouraged to create cell formations and swirl.
Once you have everything mixed, it’s time to begin!
The best way to start in my opinion is to get a new empty cup. Pour a 1-2 inches of White Paint mixture in, then layer other paint colors of your choice on top of it. Of course, the paint goes down into the center, and you only see ribbons of paint in the cup. DO NOT MIX IT this time. So for instance, maybe I do 2 inches white, then a pour of teal, a pour of yellow, a dot of black and a dot of silver in the cup. This is getting exciting!!
If you have the skills of a ninja you can go to the canvas, any area of it you want, and flip that cup onto the canvas and leave it there upside down, let it sit for a minute then pull it straight up and watch the paint colors flow and run. If you are not a ninja you might need a bit of help to accomplish this.
To help the paint colors run on the canvas, you can lift one end or side and tilt it this way or that. Just be aware that however you tilt it consistently is how the paint will flow, so do a variety of tilts in different directions. After the intitial pour, you can repeat that using other layering techniques in each cup or do straight pours with single paint colors. Do this all over the canvas and tilt, tilt, tilt until the entire canvas is covered with paint. The paint should flow out over the edges. As I said earlier it will be messy but completely worth it.
Once you are all done, clean up all your left over paint, cups and plastic. Leave your painting to fully dry on a flat surface (preferably how it was set up while you painted) and check on it daily to see how the paint is drying.
A good estimation of paint dry time is 1-4 days. When it’s dry, you can give it two light coats of Acrylic clear coat spray to seal and protect the painting. This will keep it from dulling, and make it easy to dust. Now that you are done, you can frame it if you like and put a hanger on it.
I hope that you will give this Flo Art Method a shot and share with me how it went.


You are always in the mood to clean your house because of the atmosphere brought in by the fresh paint. Painted houses protect houses from the climatic damage. Many houses get damaged during the weather changes. This comes about when you do not paint your house regularly. Some walls get affected with water, this is during the rainy and wet seasons. In the hot days some walls break. The wall also needs to be well looked after, if you do not, they will get damaged. You need to frequently paint your house to avoid damage. You can paint your house to protect it from any change of weather damage.
Painting of a house increases its value. If your house looks good, it is worthy of lots of things. Many people do not know why painting is essential. One can even sell the house if it is worth it. It will fast be taken than when without paint, this is because painting a house makes it very attractive hence its value rising.
If you paint your house, the way people view you will change. If you paint your house, your social status changes because everyone views you in another dimension. It is all because of the kind of paint you have used and the color too. Since it is well-painted people will love, and you will hear utterances about it.
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No sane personal would want to hire a professional who exhibits a bad attitude or poor workmanship. The painting company must communicate upfront if delays occur. Ensure their time management routine is impeccable in regard to arriving for the quotation on time, communication with you about the project or calling if they are held up in traffic. A good attitude and communication skills are almost always reflected in the quality of services offered.
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can you spot the portrait of famous French author Jules Verne in the landscape?
Istvan Orovitz's anamorphic art Jules Verne's Mysterious Island
At first glance, the painting looks like a weird-looking island in which there's a shipwreck .. But, as you put a cylindrical mirror at the top of the landscape .. the reflection looks like Jules Verne.
This types of optical illusion art is known as Anamorphic drawings and Istvan Orovitz is the master in the field.


My name is Alison Simpson (yalidyan – my Wiradjuri name). I am a Wiradjuri woman from central NSW as well as Wemba Wemba from northwest VIC and am culturally connected to many other places. I currently live and work on Djiriganj & Thaua countries within the Yuin nation where I have done so on and off over the past 25 years.
I commenced my artistic journey in 2013 where I started painting for therapeutic reasons and have done so in my spare time ever since. I have a brother and sister who are also Aboriginal artists. My artworks are considered as contemporary, and I generally use acrylic paints on canvas. My artworks are often quite bright using an array of different colours.
The inspiration for the narratives I create through my artworks come from the landscape, environment or surroundings which I am in, the people I am with and the experiences I encounter.


|"Mother and daughter on walkabout" oil on canvas by Gloria Poole of Missouri 2012|
|"The Hug" oil on canvas painting by Gloria Poole of Missouri & Georgia; yr 2012|
|"Fleur de Lis" oil on canvas painting by Gloria Poole of Missouri and Georgia; yr 2012|
I, Gloria Poole, put 3 more of the paintings I painted using the color red extensively on this blog. Yesterday, I also put paintings and sketches I drew and painted on 2 other blogs of mine as a mini-exhibit. Those two blogs are:
And I have several more paintings and sketches that I put much red paint into and I probably will put them on another blog or two of mine, to complete the "mini-exhibit" of my art with red paint.
Copyright Notice: I, Gloria Poole, residing in Missouri but born in state of Georgia; own all rights to this blog and to all content, words, photos and art on it; and to all art I create whether or not I display it anywhere, regardless of where I created it, and regardless of how I created it; and regardless for what purpose I created it. I created the art that displayed here and signed it as either Gloria in paint or as Gloria Poole in paint or other mediums. On the web I am also known as : gloriapoole; gloriapoole.RN; artist-gloria; artist-gloriapoole; gloriapoole1749; gloria.poole; gloria-poole; gloria_poole; gloriapoole-paintings; cartooning-by-gloriapoole; Poole,Gloria; Ms. Gloria Poole; and other variations of my real born with and legal name of Gloria Poole. For the record: I am a white woman, single again [divorced twice] and the natural mother of two grown daughters who are Jennifer and Leigh. I am also christian, prolife, republican, and a Registered Nurse licensed in Missouri. And an artist in all artist mediums. Also, for the record, this is not a shared apartment, nor a shared blog, nor a shared electronic; nor a shared isp account. I am not an employee of anyone, and I paint, draw, sketch from my own private apartment in my own time and with my own means.
Gloria Poole; at my apt in Missouri which is my only residence [for purposes of copyright]; 20-Feb-2014; at 7:25am.


100mm by 150mm greeting card with envelope, featuring Pachamama by Lisa Dunbar Solas.
‘Pachamama and the Pods of Happiness’ is an artwork about the nature of happiness. In this painting, Pachamama, or Mother Earth, is radiant, illuminated by a sunflower, a symbol of warmth and joy. I often use this flower to represent the Sun. With Pachamama are two pods of happiness and represent the potential to cultivate joy. Essentially, this painting serves to remind me happiness is a choice: it is experienced when I go within and nurture myself and enjoy life.


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You have seen my illustrations and paintings on the website and you may have thought, “what do they look like in situ?” Well, here is a glimpse of some of them in their new homes:-)
Happy days in my other Art studio, Warmond, the Netherlands
The original cover image (only 15 cm x 11 cm) has been turned into different size canvases making great wall decorations. On the left the image has been enlarged to 100 cm x 65 cm and on the right enlarged to 60 cm x 40 cm so the options and sizes with all my Illustrations are endless 🙂
Peppers x 4 green/yellow/red/orange looking good as a wall painting
Tulips x 5 Yellow (cut out style)
Collage and drip paintings looking good in both bedrooms and living rooms.


Bulla: portrait of the Chief of the St. Petersburg 3rd Police Division, V.P. Palibin.
Makarov: The family of Tsar Alexander III of Russia before Christ.
Dmitriev: Wayfarers (also known as Tramps) near the Volga River, Nizhny Novgorod (also known as Gorky), 1912-14.
Fechin: portrait of the artist Konstantin Lepilov.
Haskell: portrait of an elderly man, Vladivostok, 1919-20.
Pelizza da Volpedo: portrait of Giuseppe Giani.
Artyom at Cadaquès.
Thomasz: portrait of Willem I, "The Silent", of Nassau, Prince of Orange.
Lane: ‘Seated by the wayside’.
Macke: portrait of industrialist and art-lover Bernhard Koehler.
An ordinary sort of beard.
Eakins: portrait of the painter Frank B. A. Linton.
Terechkovitch: portrait of Anton Chekhov.
(Source: amare-habeo, via blastedheath)
Ian Sansom, writer.


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Watercolour Workshop: Lavender Field
Thu 20 June 2019 @ 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm
Join us for this relaxing evening of watercolour painting. Hosted by professional artist and award winning tutor Jay Nolan-Latchford this session is suitable for beginners upwards.
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Burner (noun): An elaborate mural painted by an urban artist, usually on the side of a subway or railcar.
Friday, August 26, 2011
New Artist Added - Duo aka Viper
Viper is from San Antonio, Texas and began painting in 1996 as a street bomber. He soon progressed to piecing and freights. His work can be seen throughout his hometown where his style is easily recognizable by those who are familiar with his work.


I've driven by this gallery in Lafayette dozens of times. I went to see the Robert Bateman exhibit at the Pacific Wild Life Gallery in Lafayette today. Realist art usually isn't my thing, but it was an interesting application of highly skilled photorealism. I was knocked out by one piece where Robert Bateman cropped the silhouette of a polar bear's head and neck. It worked as an abstract, but what knocked my socks off was the luminosity he got in the animal's fur...it glowed with life and the fact that it was also painted in a contemporary style where the brush strokes were simple direct and apparent yet also the exact shapes needed for the subject. I've got to get out and see more art, and this was worth stopping for...world class....who knew? here are the details on the gallery
Pacific Wildlife Galleries
3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549 • (925) 283-2977
Gallery Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 5PM and Sunday from Noon to 4PM
Robert Bateman's web site is http://www.robertbateman.ca/ and the painting of a polar bear I love is on his home page
Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
I am pleased to announce acceptance into the California Watercolor Society's Annual National Exhibition and The National Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit. The paintings accepted are "Crimson Diablo" (above ) and Day of Emeralds,posted previously on May 25.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
The Garden Gallery , Half Moon Bay ,Annual Landscape Exhibit. I visited the Garden Gallery today. Otherwise known as "Artonmain.com". Many of the painters I admire are in this show and although relatively small in size, the amount of great visual stuff to see was overwhelming and inspiring. I didn't take notes,so I am leaving a criminal amount out but as I am at home, I remember a triptych by Kevin Courter of three trees at sunset, with that wonderful evening light. Also by Kevin an evening seascape that nailed the values while striking exactly the right color and atmosphere. Kevin takes the quiet feeling of evening from tonalism and brings a new richness of color to it.Two paintings by Brian Blood will haunt me for a while, one of Elk Horn Slough in the evening and one of a large dark oak that was beautifully painted. I would like to be able to see how he sees. I will check the web site to see if I can get the titles. The show runs through the end of August and is definitely worth the trip.


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Utamaro Uchiwa-bijin: The beginning of ukiyoe is reportedly a picture delineating a life of the people in the latter half of the 16th century. Then, woodprint skill progressed and Ukiyo-e spread to many people at the Edo period (1603-1867). The meaning of Ukiyo is "the transitory world" and "the actual world", and the meaning of E is a picture. Ukiyo-e of those days is equivalent to current posters and picture postcards. This is the figure painting which Utamaro (1753-1806) of the Ukiyo-e artist painted. The meaning of "Uchiwa-bijin" is beautiful woman with a Uchiwa (Japanese round fan).
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INDIA: DAWN TILL DUSK
Click on painting
New paintings of Bombay, Varanasi, Delhi, Jodhpur and more....
Indar Pasricha Fine Arts
22, Connaught St
London W2 2AF
June 22nd - July 9th 2016
open: Monday - Friday 11.00 - 6.00
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"Life Has No Reset Button, VT Illuminations, 5 to Midnight, Bombay" watercolour 45"x53"
This painting will be featured in the artist's new exhibition "India: Dawn till Dusk"
In November 2016 Patrick will be leading a painting holiday to Udaipur, Rajasthan with Arte Umbria, Click on "News and Forthcoming Events" link (below) for more details.


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The Tao of Watercolor: A Revolutionary Approach to the Practice of Painting
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Oregon Wilson (American, 1845-1873) "Gypsy Dancer Odalisque" orientalist oil painting, circa 1870 A beautiful oil on canvas painting of an orientalist gypsy dancer in her garments by American artist Oregon Wilson, in original giltwood frame. Signed lower right Oregon Wilson. Oregon Wilson was active/lived in California and is known for Portrait and genre paintings. An East Coast artist, Wilson arrived in Santa Barbara a few months before his death there of typhoid fever on Sept. 27 1873. He was in the company of Senator Jones of Nevada whose portrait he had painted. His works were highly praised by the press at that time. A stunning, vibrant painting, very good condition. Canvas size: 44" high x 30" wide Frame size: 52" high x 38" wide.
38 × 52 in


A Brief Introduction To Interior Painting
There are a few factors that one should consider when planning to start an interior painting project. To some people, the cost involved in painting and renovating a house is too much and therefore they tend to ignore it. Following a few well chosen ideas of painting and renovation can however, help you transform the look and feel of your home. Painting the interiors of your home is a sure way of making your home look at its best.
If done in the right way, interior painting can change the appearance of your home completely. One effective way of changing the mood and the temperament of your home is changing the colors of your interiors. Applying the right techniques when carrying out interior painting and renovations can completely change the atmosphere of your home. Fresh paint plays an important role in changing the atmosphere of your home. Old paint, on the other hand, is boring and makes your house look old and used.
The only way of restoring the charm of your house is repainting the interiors. Choosing the color, the shades and the sub-shades of is the most important aspect of repainting your house. Besides you have to decide if you want to repaint the whole house or a few rooms or the whole house. Finding out the right order of interior paint is an important step in interior painting. The process of repainting starts by scrapping of the old paint. Scrapping off the old paint can be done using a smooth metallic foil. You will need to sandpaper the runoffs after scrapping off the paint. This is critical since it will be unlevel the unevenness in the paint.
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The application of the primer follows this step. This process is critical and as such it should be given due attention. The the ceiling should be the first to be painted after applying the premier. Ceiling painting can be done with the help of a good roller and paint tray. After repainting the ceiling, you should focus on painting the walls with the help of a good roller.
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The last part of repainting your house involves painting the woodwork. This can be done by the use of a brush. Agood roller is used to finish up the work of painting by painting the floors. Most of the interior repainting work can be done efficiently by the use of a roller and a brush. The roller should be made of a sponge roller while the brush should have plenty bristles. It is important to apply the desired number of coats so that you can have the results you desire.
A good method of decorating a residence is through painting. Painting generally gives a residence a new fine look.


When art doesn’t inspire me to be better it becomes completely irrelevant. I can’t say that though about my latest Artist Addiction, Olivia “ilLLESTration” Odiwe. The 23 year old, North London based artist is really one to watch. iLLESTration’s artwork mixes graffiti with wild brush strokes and even illusion to create portraits, which come together as if out of thin air. When you look at them its hard to pinpoint where they start and finish. I can look at them for hours because of the way she dissects the faces she paints and then puts them back together in her own unique way. The fluid nature of @iLLESTration_ portraits is what makes them so successful, they are an exploration of colour. Though there is a pop culture theme throughout her work, she isn’t bound by any one particular style or genre. She instinctively knows how a image speaks to her and is able to interpret the vibe on canvas.


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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I've finally managed to complete a new painting.... At least it's mostly complete. I may go back into it a little in the next couple of days. I'm continuing my main body of work with the figurative theme which I really do enjoy - Although I'm feeling the urge to paint some more cars : ) This one has the figure in color as my last two have had the figure in gray values with limited color palattes in the background. I'm trying to loosen up my brush strokes on the figure and not have everything so tight. It's hard to loosen up on the detail though. I want to continue to focus in on emotion with each of the pieces in this body of work. Now for the the hard part... the name.


Lessons How to Prepare your Panel for Painting January 20, 2015 In this video I offer detailed information on what kind of wood to buy and instructions on sanding, priming and adding a ground. This is for preparing an archival surface for an oil painting. More Articles Like This Painting from Photographs: a cautionary tale January 26, 2016 Time Lapse Speed Painting of “Alpha and Omega” December 4, 2015 How to Paint Glass and Reflections in Oil February 5, 2014 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.


December 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am$50
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With the use of mixed materials have a blast in this painting class! Using things such as shells, paper, markers, paint, and more. Follow along with our artist to create a fun and one-of-a-kind painting.
$50/person. For ages 5+. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required, please call 843.768.6001. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies. Subject to availability.


02aug(aug 2)10:00 am22(aug 22)5:00 pmEvent CancelledPacific Northwest Plein Air Event in the Columbia River GorgeEvent Type :Murdock Trust,Special Exhibitions
Painters from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond gather in the Columbia River Gorge to capture the incredible light and views. After four days of painting en plein air, works
Painters from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond gather in the Columbia River Gorge to capture the incredible light and views. After four days of painting en plein air, works are displayed at Maryhill; juror Peggi Kroll Robert will award prizes to the most exceptional works. Paintings are available for purchase August 2 through August 22, 2020 in the Event Sales Gallery in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center. Proceeds support Maryhill Museum of Art. As work is sold and removed, other work created during the paint-out will replace it.
Pacific Northwest Plein Air Paint Out
July 27 – 30, 2020
Artists spend four days painting at various locations throughout the Gorge, including on the grounds of Maryhill.
Plein Air Workshop
Friday, July 31, 2020 | all day
Plein air painting workshop with Peggi Kroll Roberts. Open to the public. More information coming soon.
Opening Reception: Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | 5 to 7 p.m.
The public is invited to view the “fresh” paintings artists created in plein air, meet the artists, and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. Artwork will be available for purchase, with a percentage of the sales benefiting Maryhill. Awards will be given in a number of categories, including “Best Sky,” “Best Mountain,” “Best Water,” “Maryhill Museum Award,” and a museum purchase award.
Image: Yong Hong Zhong (Lake Oswego, OR), Vista House at Sunset, 2019, watercolor on paper, 12” x 16”; Collection of Maryhill Museum of Art
2 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 22 (Saturday) 5:00 pm PST
Maryhill Museum of Art
35 Maryhill Museum Drive


Sarah R Key
Midlands based artist Sarah R Key is exhibiting a new series of paintings at Tarpey Gallery from 7th September to 5th October, 2013. Titled Wealth of Ages, the new work for this exhibition marks a departure from her recent shows, both in uses of imagery and media.
"We are thrilled to be able to give our followers at Tarpey Gallery the first opportunity to view this exciting new series of work by one of the most talented and sought-after painters in the region"
Gallery Director, Luke Tarpey
The show will comprise of works on panel, including media of tempera and gold leaf. This new body of work draws on imagery gleaned from ancient and medieval sources, referring to armoury and military equipment; using historical motifs to reflect on contemporary mores. This work also sees a development and blurring of the way that figurative and abstract elements are employed; areas in painting that Sarah has shifted between in prior bodies of work.
Over the past decade, Sarah has developed a profile in contemporary painting, both nationally and internationally, exhibiting in major art venues in London, Stockholm, South Korea and Dresden. Sarah’s work is represented in numerous private collections, as well as garnering numerous art prizes and nominations over the past five years, including selections for the Royal Academy Summer Show, the prestigious Mostyn Open and Threadneedle Prize, where Sarah was a shortlisted finalist.
Artist Sarah R Key says of the work "This is a marked departure for me. Smaller scale pieces exploring a more intense approach to process, and developing a particular type of imagery that explores further ambiguity in working with figurative and abstract forms. The ideas behind the work reflect on power, war, inheritance and privilege; mixing up contemporary and historical motifs".


Kodos is a beloved pet who has some Siamese in him. The owner thought that he was too white to paint. However, when I looked closely I could see many colors and I believe I captured that in the painting. As you can see below, Mary, the owner, took a photo with her painting and told me she thought Kodos was smiling.
- Oil on Canvas
- 12 X 16
To read more about the painting of Kodos, check out my blog post – DRAMA ON CANVAS: CAPTURING KODOS IN PAINT.


Cecilia resides in Robertson in the Western Cape. She derives much of her inspiration from her beautiful indigenous garden tended by her husband Etienne, who ensures that she is surrounded by countless exquisite examples all year round.
Cecilia currently has 77 original watercolour paintings on view in her gallery. While some have been sold at local and international exhibitions, she keeps high resolution scans of all her work. Paintings can be viewed alphabetically in her catalogue where her botanical prints, cards, bookmarks, calendars, framed miniatures and mugs can also be viewed.
Please contact Cecilia for any information regarding prices and availability.
Cecilia's expertise is not exclusive to botanical art. Her biography gives an insight into her rich and diverse artistic training and experience over many years. In an effort to represent a plant accurately on paper, Cecilia examines and analyses her specimens with great care before she starts painting. But it is her innate artistry which finally brings her work to life.


I take commissions for watercolour paintings and pencil drawings, below is a rough guide to my prices (prices are dependent on the number of elements in the piece, for example these are the prices for a single portrait etc, please contact me for commissions with extra portraits or other elements).
A4 size watercolour or drawing: £175
A3 size watercolour or drawing: £275
A2 size drawing: £375
Watercolours larger than A3 and drawings larger than A2: Please contact me using the form below!


If you’ve decided to get a mural for your home, you’ve made a perfect choice. Murals are indeed a gorgeous addition to any place. Companies like Murale Design have some amazing options to choose from.
Let’s find out how to pick the best option for your home.
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The first thing to keep in mind when choosing murals is the room. Are you getting a mural for your bedroom, or for your living room? Do you want to change your bathroom’s look or your kitchen’s?
If you want to get a mural for your bedroom, be careful about your room’s size. For a large room, any mural you like can work fine. But for smaller rooms, stay away from murals with dark colors. They can make your room look even smaller.
Choose soft, soothing murals for bedrooms. Nature-inspired murals can be an ideal choice here. You can go with whimsical, playful murals for the kid’s room.
For bathrooms and kitchens, play around with whatever suits your fancy. Just make sure that murals in these areas are moisture-resistant and durable.
There are 3 basic types of murals:
- Painted murals
- Photography murals
- Abstract murals
Photography murals are blown-up photographs. You can decide which picture you want to use. Nature photography or family pictures are some of the most popular murals used. These murals can be printed on vinyl, canvas.
You can also go with painted murals. For this you will need to hire an expert. You can choose to have a famous painting or be creative. In any case, you will need to have the mural matted and framed. This will make it durable.
You can also decide to get an abstract mural. These murals are in-style currently and are perfect for a contemporary feel. As a statement piece, abstract murals work best.
The size of your mural will determine its impact. You can choose full-wall or partial murals.
Full-wall murals are quite popular. Not only will your room get a dramatic uplift, you’ll get more bang for your buck.
Just remember to measure your wall accurately.
Most people opt for wallpaper murals nowadays. They are easy to stick, and can be repositioned and reapplied.
But, if you aren’t a fan, you can get your murals on canvas, vinyl or aluminum. Painted murals are also a very popular option, although they require more care.
You can also try ceramic and tile murals. These murals involve a lot of hassle though. Tiles and ceramics are first cut and then painted. They are then applied onto the target wall. This is a more expensive and time-consuming option.
With murals, you have complete control over the aesthetic appeal of your home. Just let your imagination run wild, and be as creative as you want to be.


Bring home the beauty of bluebonnets by learning new artistic techniques with alcohol inks. Learn about this unique medium as you create your own spring meadow scene featuring our state flower. The experienced artist Andrea Patton will be your guide on this artistic journey. Find out how alcohol inks can be used in beautifully blended color schemes, perfect for expressing nature’s many wonders.
This class is suggested for participants with intermediate skills. Previous acrylic and alcohol ink painting experience will be helpful.
Space is limited and registration is required. This virtual event will be held via Zoom. Participants will receive an email with the link for the Zoom meeting prior to the event. Make sure you have Zoom installed and set up to participate.
$25 per person
Members receive a discount on registration. Learn more about membership here.


For the crafty mummies and kids - paint a set of rainbow cones! Great as a home activity, suitable for kids 3.5 and up. These hassle-free painting kits allow you and your child to enjoy a therapeutic time painting freely. It comes with a sample set of 12 non-toxic Silicate Mineral disposable paint pots, a brush, a palette, all-ready in a box.
- 4x Short Rainbow Cones - 7.5cm
- 4x Medium Rainbow Cones - 10cm
- 4x Large Rainbow Cones - 12cm
- 12x 3ml Silicate Mineral Paint
- 1x Flat Brush
- 1x Palette
Each disposable tub of Silicate Mineral paint is 5ml. Exclusively packed and available on Enstories. For more details of the paint, click here for more information. Suitable for age 3 and up.
- Ready-stock. Ships out in 3-7 days.
Please note that the color of the product may vary due to the natural variations in the wood. Without paint version doesn’t come with paint, brush and palette.
If you have an in-stock item in your cart/order, your in-stock item(s) will be dispatched together with your preorder item. If you need your in-stock item first, do email us at email@example.com with your order number so we can assist you.


As a business owner, you are probably aware of the importance of first impressions and aesthetics, particularly when it comes to your commercial facility. Customers’ first impressions of your property frequently assist them in deciding whether or not they want to do business with you or with one of your competitors. To ensure that your business property makes the perfect first impression, you must invest in the care it needs to stay at its best, and exterior painting for your commercial property can help you achieve exactly that. One of the most cost-effective types of building maintenance is applying a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of your commercial property.
That is why it is critical to guarantee that whenever your commercial property’s exterior is painted, the work is done by a team of experienced commercial painting Los Angeles professionals. This decision can help you enjoy the following benefits.
To attract customers and renters, commercial buildings must look appealing. The first thing visitors will notice about your building is an unpolished paint job. Hiring a commercial painter ensures that your interior and external walls look great. Commercial painters employ high-quality paints and painting processes.
This provides a long-lasting, high-quality finish to your walls. Commercial painters also use a tried-and-true procedure to execute painting jobs. This meticulous technique prevents errors and ensures that your business has a consistent appearance throughout. A professional paint job will also last longer than a do-it-yourself effort.
Spend Less Money
By adopting suitable painting procedures, commercial painters save their clients’ money. This allows them to avoid the costly blunders made by beginners. You won’t have to spend your painting cash on rectifying mistakes and damages if you hire an expert. You also won’t have to worry about wasting money on ineffective materials.
Most people have done a do-it-yourself paint job where the final wall color was not what they expected. This required them to either buy more paint to correct the problem or live with the unappealing color. Professional printers understand which colors to mix to meet their client’s requirements, reducing the possibility of errors. These painters also have liability insurance.
This protects their clients from any unintended damage caused by their work. This protects you from having to pay for any paint-related repairs or accidents arising from the paint job.
Meet Deadlines While Saving Time
Commercial and industrial painting projects might take several days or even weeks to complete. This downtime could be quite costly to your company. As a result, it is critical to complete the painting work as soon as feasible. Property owners who attempt to perform commercial painting Los Angeles on their own are frequently discouraged by the amount of time it takes.
Hiring a commercial painter ensures that your paint job is completed promptly. They also free up your time, allowing you to focus on other elements of your organization, such as sales and operations management. Professional painters can also plan their painting projects around your business activities. This allows your employees to keep working as usual.
Avoid Structural Damage
Professional commercial painters can spot structural issues in a property. They always insist on inspecting a structure before releasing a quote or beginning a job. During this inspection, they may discover slight corrosion, mold, or other structural issues with your building. They will then provide solutions to the concerns to prevent major structural damage.
They might also recommend high-quality paints to protect your walls from moisture, mold, and structural damage.
Get Professional Help
Varied wall colors and textures convey varying messages. A hospital’s colors and tones should be distinct from that of an office. A skilled painting contractor can advise you on the best colors and finishes for your structure. Professional commercial painters have years of experience with various paints and wallcoverings.
As a result, they are well-positioned to provide you with the finest advice on which paint products to utilize for your commercial property. Painting contractors are also the first to learn about new paints, tools, and technologies. This information can save you money or provide the desired quality finish.
Ensure Workplace Safety
Another critical reason to engage a professional painting business is to protect the safety of your work site. Painting a building is dangerous because of the possibility of falling and being exposed to harmful chemicals. Professional painters understand how to provide a safe working environment. They supply personnel with personal protective equipment (PPE) and training on how to work at heights and with dangerous substances.
Reduce Your Liabilities
Commercial property owners fear liabilities and theft from dishonest contractors. Hiring a skilled commercial painting Los Angeles business decreases the possibility of being sued or duped. Professional printers have years of experience and a huge list of references to back them up. They also have liability insurance to protect their customers from harm.
Commercial painters also insist on project contracts that protect both parties. Before choosing a contractor, do your homework by calling references and visiting previous job sites. In addition, you should have your lawyer review any contracts you sign to verify that your interests are protected.
Access to Modern Tools and Equipment
The one constant in any area of work is that technologies will change and adapt throughout time, and the painting industry is no exception. This is one of the reasons why it is critical to leave your painting to the professionals. Professional commercial painting contractors will be well-versed in the latest technologies, tools, and the like, allowing your task to be completed swiftly and smoothly and ensuring that the finished results are precisely what you expected.
Commercial painters have more expertise and skills than ordinary home painters; thus, their services may be more expensive. But they are well worth the extra money for the time and money they will save you. They will finish your painting project swiftly so that they can move on to the next client. At the same time, because they rely on word-of-mouth referrals for future business, they cannot afford to do a poor job.
This is why hiring a professional commercial painter for your next project is a no-brainer.


Good morning lovelies!
As I'm sitting here I can hear birds flying back here. What a great way to know that spring is here. Another great thing this is the very last Tuesday of classes!! This excites me a GREAT deal.
Well I have some thing crafty to show ya. I have never really done painting much before but this Sunday at Clint's we pulled out some canvases and paints. I just went to town not knowing what I was doing but I kinda like how it turned out. I learned for next time so that's good.
I should have taken a picture of what my dear Clinty painted it was amazing. I think we are both going to keep painting we really enjoyed it.


In the spring of 2022 we held an open call for artists and received 32 applications from both Finnish and international artists. Two artists and two pairs of artists were selected to the residencies and exhibitions.
The artists will receive the Kone Foundation’s artist grant to work at the Viippola residency in Tornio and at the Swedish-Finnish Folk High School in Haparanda. The artists will work for varying periods during the autumn of 2022.
At the end of the residency period, each artist will hold an exhibition in different premises in Tornio and Haparanda (Galleria Tila in Tornio, Rajalla Shopping Center, Haparanda Library, Haparanda Railway Station, exhibition space Jala in Haparanda). In 2023, a group exhibition of all those who worked in the residency will be held at the Aine Art Museum.
We aim to make working in a residency possible especially for disabled artists and artists who are Sign Language users. During autumn, we will also collect information and experiences on how artist residencies can be arranged as accessible as possible.
Now the aim is to find creative and experimental solutions for disabled artists’ residency work. The aim is also to share the results of the work with other residency actors and the field of art in Finland and internationally.
Sofia Karinen is a 21-year-old Finnish-French visual artist studying at Liminka Art School. In her paintings she focuses on her everyday environment and the surrounding nature.
The artist duo Aino Laiho and Olga Green, who are Sign Language users, will explore the opportunities for joint artistic expression created by safe space, interaction and play. They work experimentally with a variety of techniques and materials.
Kari Toiviainen is a multidisciplinary professional with cerebral palsy. He works in the fields of theater and audiovisual expression. In the residency he will be working on a series of video art works with the local community.
Maarit Hedman and Anu Haapanen will work on an exhibition consisting of mixed media, acrylic paintings and charcoal drawings. In their works, they engage in a dialogue on darkness between an artist who sees and an artist who has lost their sight.


I have just finished a little Christmas themed piece I call " The Anti-Claus". This piece is inspired by a painting by artist Sean Coons called " Grinch's Grinch". I changed it up a bit with my own style. I have tiny Christmas lights that I will wrap around the chimney and part of the Anti-Claus when I finish painting him. I'II post more pics when I am done painting him up with the lights. The piece stands 11" tall and is sculpted in SS.


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I am a landscape painter who primarily paints in oils. I live in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest and many of my paintings are inspired by the rugged landscapes that surround me. I show my work by appointment, at events around the greater Portland/Gorge area, and at the Columbia Art Gallery in Hood River.
Please visit my gallery to see current and past works.
I sell original works and limited edition giclee prints made of select paintings. Please call, email, or use the contact page to inquire about work, prints, or commissions.


If you always fancied learning to paint, there is no better time to do it than this spring. There is no need to break quarantine or go outside. You can buy art supplies online and have them delivered right to your door.
There are some simple steps you can follow:
Step 1 – Consider Why You Want to Take up Painting
You will want to consider why you want to take up painting and what you would like to get from it. Your answers will guide you in what you should focus on learning. You can buy art supplies online. Some people do not have the patience to sit and accurately render every tone and detail of a subject, so they may better enjoy learning color and brushwork from the Impressionists.
Step 2 – Pick Your Medium (Acrylics, Oils or Watercolors)
Next, you need to decide on a medium on which to focus. This will help so you can pay more attention to the big-picture aspects of painting, like color and composition. The major choices are oils, acrylics, and watercolors.
Step 3 – Buy Art Supplies
It’s now time to stock up and buy art supplies online. You will not need that much to begin. The supplies you get will vary depending on the medium you choose.
All you need is:
- An Easel to Hold Your Artwork
- Canvas (for acrylic or oil painters) or Paper (for watercolor painters)
- A Palette for Color Mixing
- Brushes (for your chosen medium)
- A Palette Knife
- Solvent (for oil painting)
- Paper Towels (for wiping your brush between strokes)