Jul 12, 2009
Introduction to Decorative painting
By Nina Owens
Decorative Painting is a general term used to describe a wide variety of visual and textural effects. It has come to include both Folk Art and Tole Painting. The term encompasses a broad range of techniques throughout history on a myriad of surfaces. It has been done in one form or another on interior or exterior architectural surfaces, furniture, or other decorative and functional objects. Modern decorative painting technique is based on a rich history of painted effect from many eras and a multitude of cultures.
Tole comes from the Old French taule which refers to iron or steel in thin sheets laminated or welded under pressure. Traditionally Tole Painting referred to painting on items made from this thin metal. Tole came to mean to paint on tin and the term Tole Painting came into popular usage. Although we paint on many types of surfaces today Decorative Painting is interchangeably known as Tole Painting.
Folk Art commonly referred to the art of ordinary people. Folk art was traditionally produced by rural and working class people in their spare time. Folk artists learned techniques often passed on from one generation to the next. The main intent of folk art is to add color and decoration to everyday items such as furniture and utensils.
Since the early ages humans have felt a desire to express themselves and their environments through artistic endeavors. Decorative painting has been practiced on every continent in a wide variety of styles.
The African folk art can be traced in the caves of the Sahara desert. The earliest forms depict the people, tools, activities of daily life and many of the familiar African animals.
Many items were decorated to reflect social status or simply for their aesthetic appeal.
China has a history of decorative painting that spans over two thousand years. Chinese art influence its neighbors, Japan, Korea and Thailand. Throughout Asia, fans, umbrellas, boxes, bowls, trays and screens were commonly decorated. Wooden pieces were coated with lacquer for strength and protection.
The Aztec and Mayans decorated the pyramids and temples with brightly painted sculptural reliefs and large frescoes of mythical animals. They created pictorial manuscripts painted on deerskin or bark paper filled with images of gods, ruler and warriors.
The Islamic style of decorative painting stretched from North Africa, Spain, Egypt, Turkey and Iran to as far as Indonesia. Strong colors were used to adorn clothing, items of daily use, houses and mosques. The carving of images or idols was forbidden by the Koran and with practice extended to painting. Since artists were not permitted to paint figures which cast shadows, they did not use shading to imply dimension. They used pure color which have a brilliant, enamel-like finish. Religious rulings encouraged painting of patterns and abstract designs. Most natural motifs are stylized rather than realistic.
The Greeks and Romans of the Mediterranean area concentrated on ceramics rather than wood or furniture items. Tiles are not only used on the floor, but also on chests, walls, fountains and window boxes.
Decorative painting was introduced to the European countries from the Middle and Far East. The French chinoiserie pieces were decorated in imitation of Chinese art. They added feathery curves and embellishments creating the fanciful style known as rococo. The French kings enjoyed displaying their wealth on the walls, furniture and furnishings of the castles. The artists of the provinces copied the Parisian style. As the art filtered down to the common people, less expensive wood was not suitable for carving, so it was simply painted with geometric designs and rosettes.
Many of the European, Slavic and Scandinavian folk art styles are well known all over the world. Bauernmalerei, developed in Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland, was originally used to enhance cheaper woods and conceal flaws. It translates as farmer painting, though most pieces were painted by traveling artisans or cabinet makers.
Swedish folk artist used linework and strokes to define flowers and leaves. Not only did they paint furniture and doors, but also room panels. These were painted on cloth or heavy paper which was attached to the wall. Biblical scenes with the figures in the local dress of the time were a favored theme to offer a pictures of the scriptures for the illiterate.
Meanwhile in Norway, Rosemaling, or rose painting developed. This style is characterized by roses and scrolls with shading and linework. It brightened the decor of homes where families spent long, dark winters. Eventually entire rooms were covered with rosemaling. There are three distinct types of roselmaling, Baroque, with symmetrical designs and bold colors, Telemark, flowing with intricate shading and linework and Rogaland, influenced by the Oriental trading vessels, with dark backgrounds and cross-hatching.
Hindeloopen was first influenced by the Norwegian styles, but soon developed its own characteristics. Chinese porcelain and chintz fabrics influenced the basic style. Designs were painted using three colors, a main color, shade color and a highlight.
Slavic folk art includes wall paintings of the Ukrain, Zhostova floral paintings and the lacquerware developed in the Volga region of Russia. Russian folk lore and fairytales were depicted on miniature lacquer pieces. Churches were filled with icons, representing religious figures.
English canalboats were decorated with roses and romantic landscapes, complete with castles and turrets. This style became known as Roses and Castles or English Canalboat. It is thought to be influenced by Romany gypsies and Dutch folk art or the japanned tinware painted in Birmingham, England.
With the influx of immigrants to America came artisans who infused the old styles with new techniques in an effort to express the New World around them. In addition to decorating furniture and tin, the medium was soon expanded to include almost any surface imaginable. Tole and decorative painting might be more properly defined as "folk" or "craft" painting in that it incorporates different styles and cultures from around the globe, encompassing everything from the primitive to fine art. Modern tole, it could be said, is actually an artistic record of what humans find of value in their day-to-day lives.
The early Decorative Artists took their inspiration from American Folk Art of the 1800's. They also looked toward Europe for European style folk art such as:Zhostova, Bavarian Folk Art, and Rosmaling. These designs were adapted and put forth in instructional books, with color photographs of the projects, for the Decorative Art student. Folk Art is still one of the most popular styles of painting today. The color palette may follow today’s trends but the techniques are still the same as used by the early folk artists.
In the 1990's as Decorative Painting has become more stylized, the variety of techniques and styles are as varied as the artist, from the most primitive to the most exquisite.
There is a lot of confusion about the term "tole painting" vs. "decorative painting".
While it is reasonably easy to trace the definition of the word "tole" from a dictionary, it is less easy to define what the term means today. Adding to this difficulty is that this style of "decorative painting" flourishes in different "niches" around the world. (For example, Russian Folk Art, such as Zhostova, continues to be produced in it's birthplace, and Russian artists are influencing American decorative painters.) This art form has many influences from the past, from numerous countries, and is constantly evolving. As a result, it is difficult to pin it down a definition.
Decorative painting in North America has been driven by it's immigrant roots. Certain areas of the US are more heavily influenced by German or Norwegian folk art, for example. It has only been since the introduction of painting books, largely since 1970, that folk art tole and decorative painting has become more generic in the US. Prior to the 1970's, if you could find someone to teach this art form at all, you would have learned Rosemaling or Bauernmalerei or one of the Colonial based painting techniques based upon historic patterns (etc.), but rarely would you find a teacher that could teach generic decorative painting (drawing from a variety of techniques, products, surfaces and styles) as most painters learn it today.
Adding to the confusion over the term "tole" is that "toleware" is a very specific kind of decorative painted, highly varnished product -- usually made from metal.
I think that we can say that "tole painting" is a form of folk art painting based upon a teachable method of specific strokes and techniques. Those same skills are also used in other forms of folk art (decorative) painting, including specific regional techniques such as Rosemaling or Zhostova (etc.), and more recently evolved "melting pot" techniques. Tole and Decorative painting is generally done on walls, furniture or useful objects.
The term "tole painting" has evolved become interchangeable with "decorative painting" in common usage, rather than solely a reference to it's historical usage as painting on metal.
ACRYLIC - Pigment (paint) that comes in hundreds of colors and is usually pre-mixed with water. Generally they are pre-mixed and all ready to use. Some acrylics come in tubes -- sometimes pure pigment color and not pre-mixed. Acrylic paint can be cleaned up with soap and water.
BASECOAT - Apply a solid color on your background or solidly fill in a particular object or area in the design.
BASIC PALETTE -- the main colors an artist usually always works with (see "Palette)
BRUSHES - a variety of brushes are used in Tole Painting/Decorative Painting and each type of brush comes in a variety of sizes. Basic brushes include:
The hairs of the brush are rounded at the bottom but they come up to a point -- almost like a "droplet" of water.
This brush has long, thin bristles and this brush can be used to "line" itmes in a painting and is also useful for painting long, slender tendrils in a floral bouquet or for writing. Very graceful, delicate lines can be produced with this brush.
The tips of a flat brush is just that -- flat and straight across. Flat brushes are used most effectively for shading and highlighting.
Basically is a "flat" brush but the top of the bristles are cut at an angle. Also used for shading and highlighting.
Specialty brushes include:
Mop brushes (which have a very full and fluffy head on them) used to "mop" or blend paint, Fan brushes (great for painting "grass") and Deerfoot brushes (which work well for animal fur or "stippling")
CHACO PAPER - a special paper which when a pattern is placed on top of it will transfer water soluable lines onto wood or tin,etc. to provide a pattern to paint. A "stylus" is used most effectively for this type of transfer.
DRY BRUSH - Technique utilizing a "dry" brush, with no water. Achieved by dipping brush in paint, blending on a palette and then removing most of the paint from the brush using paper towel before applying the color to the surface. This technique is often used when applying "highlights".
EXTENDER - Acrylic paints dry very quickly and "extender" is used to mix in with the paint to extend the drying time. It has a very thin consistency and is manufactured by several compnies and is clear in color.
FLIP FLOAT -- (also called a reverse-float) Apply one "sideload" of color on your surface. Then flip the brush over and lay the paint side of the brush right next to the previously applied paint and paint a second line back to back with the first float.
FLOAT COLOR - (also known as "floating" or "side-loading") Wet your brush with water or Extender. Remove most of the water from your brush by touching it on a piece of paper towel. Then touch one edge of the brush against the puddle of paint on your palette and stroke back and forth with your brush until there is a soft gradation of color from the paint on one side of the brush to clear water on the other side.
GLAZING - Painting technique involving a layer of paint applied on top of a painting that is already dry. The paint is mixed with water, glazing medium or exetnder and brushed over the area. This tends to soften the color already painted on.
GOUACHE - a type of acrylic paint (usually opaque) that is similar to regular acrylic paint but has a longer "blending" time. Clean up with soap and water.
GRAPHITE - a special paper which when a pattern is placed on top of it will copy lines onto wood or tin, etc. to provide a pattern to paint. A "stylus" is used most effectively for this type of transfer.
HIGHLIGHT -- Highlight has more than one meaning in decorative painting. It is used as both a descriptive word and an action word. As a descriptive word it means, The point on an object that receives the most light. This highlight area varies on each object depending on the direction of the light source and also the shape of the object (i.e. whether it is cylindrical, round, square, etc. As an action word, it refers to the action of highlighting. In decorative painting, floating and drybrushing are the most common ways to "highlight".
PALETTE -- the colors an artist uses to paint a particular project (See "basic palette). Term also used to denote the physical place where painter's keep their paints while working on a project.
PALETTE PAPER - a special paper (usually purchased by the pad) which has a very shiny (like wax paper) surface on one side. Because the surface is water repellant, the paint does not penetrate the paper. (See "wet palette")
PITTY-PAT OR PAT BLEND: This is a process whereby you can "soften" colors next to each other to remove a stark line between colors -- or can be used to put one color on top of another (i.e. in the case of putting a "highlight" on an object.) The brush is lifted up on down onto the surface between each stroke, often in an "X" pattern.
REVERSE FLOAT -- (also called a flip-float) Apply one "sideload" of color on your surface. Then flip the brush over and lay the paint side of the brush right next to the previously applied paint and paint a second line back to back with the first float.
SHADE: The opposite of "highlight". To shade is to apply a darker color to those areas of an object or picture that is receiving less light from the light source. Shading a part of an object also appears to make that object recede or it can make an object have contour (i.e. make an object appear "rounded" for example).
STIPPLING -- Usually a "deerfoot" or round brush is used although an old, worn out flat brush work well too. Spread the hairs of the brush out on your palette and dip into some paint. Take most of the color off your brush onto a piece of paper towel and then "dab" or "tap" on the color on your piece using very light strokes perpendicular to the painted surface.
STYLUS - A tool used for transferring your traced design to a prepared surface. It looks like a small wooden handle with a pointed piece of wire at one end with a "ball" on the end of it. A stylus also can make excellent "dots" on your surface.
TRACING PAPER - a special transparent paper which painters use to copy a pattern from a book or other pattern. This tracing is then used with graphite or chaco paper in between it and the surface to be painted as a means to transfer the lines of the pattern onto the surface. Some grades of velum may be used in photocopy machines and printers. However, the most common method of transfer is to simply place the tracing paper over the piece and manually draw the lines onto the tracing paper.
WASH - a wash is a thin, watered-down layer of paint that still allows the background color to come through. A wash can be used effectively to paint a sky in a picture, for example.
WET PALETTE -- usually consists of a small, shallow tray with a tight fitting lid. A thin sponge is provided which is to be saturated with water and laid into the tray. A special "palette paper" is pre-soaked for an hour or so and then one sheet is placed on top of the wet sponge material. Place your acrylic paint colors on top of this and the moisture from the sponge beneath will keep the paint from drying out. When you are finished, place the lid tight on top of the tray and your paint will stay useable for days. This is especially useful if you are mixing colors together. You can mix enough to do your whole project and it will stay fresh inside the tray. In warm, dry weather a small spritzer spray bottle can be used to lightly spray water over the top of the palette to keep paints moist.
WET-ON-WET - painting technique applying one color is added on top of another before the first color is dry. For example an apple could be painted red and while still wet a "pitty pat" of yellow or white could be added in the spot where the "highlight" should be. These two colors could then be blended with a very soft, dry brush and it would give a very smooth blend of colors with a soft look.


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- Murrieta, CA, United States
- Hi! Welcome to my blog. I am a mixed media artist who lives in Murrieta, California. I work in acrylics, watercolor, pastel, charcoal and other water and drawing media. My main subjects are abstracts, abstract landscapes, florals and gardens, equine abstracts and pet portraits. I love to use color! I try to incorporate the three C's in all of my work - color, contrast and composition! Most of these paintings are for sale. Please check with me for availability and prices if not posted. Contact me at: email@example.com carolenglesart.blogspot.com or text me at: (951) 704-2440 carolengles.artspan.com Art copyrighted 2008-2021


About the artist
With the exception of my daughter Noya, face painting is the most important thing in my life. i find myself blessed to paint and “touch” people, teach and inspire and in return be inspired. its so much more than a job, its taken me all over the world, opened me to new experiences and granted me so many beautiful friends.
In this hands on class we will create beautiful face, hand and shoulder designs using different one stroke flowers. We will learn a variety of flowers and how to combine them into stunning works of art.
2) Boy designs
We will learn to find the “inner scary”, designs that look impressive and have wow factor. In this class we will address a variety of technics: use of colour, sponge work, placement, enhancement of facial features and creating 3D effects.
Do you like the boy-pictures above on the left and right? This is wat she is going to teach.
Actually these are Anna’s favorite things to paint. She doesn’t get to paint them a lot. Because usually everybody wants butterflies and flowers, but these are her favorite kind of things.
For us she is working on 3 or 4 different versions/designs, all based on different kinds of claws and horns and a bit of 3D.
She wants to show one that is really complex and then several really quick ones, but they all work on the same idea, just different areas on the face.
So this will certainly be a really cool class!
Full Day class (Friday)
A great class for beginners to improve their face painting skills. In this class we will learn a multitude of techniques: working with sponges to create delicate sheer and opaque backgrounds, learning how to use a variety of brushes, incorporating stencils in our designs, line work and flow. We will learn how to plan out easy but impressive designs.


If you are planning on purchasing some sort of paint, or if you just want to try your hand at something different then you will want to look into some of the best tips on how to make orange colour. There are many colours that can be used to decorate a room, and it is also quite easy to mix and match colours from different companies. It’s fun and easy to make a range of effects when using these methods and there are a number of websites that are dedicated to this.
Another great thing about how to make orange colour is that it’s possible to create a range of effects by simply painting. You can select an orange colour and mix and match your other colours, and create some really exciting effects.
The easiest way to paint your room is to mix up a base coat and use the colours of your choice to decorate your room. You will need to cover all of the walls in your room, leaving out the paint thinner and then use a brush to paint the colours on.
Always paint thinner onto your base coat before applying the paint onto the walls. This ensures that there is no line of overlap between the two coats of paint.
You can also ensure that you have painted thin coats of paint by using a mixture of paint thinner and water. If you have used a good quality paint brush you should be able to paint directly onto the wall without using any water.
Another tip on how to make orange colour that you might not have thought of is by using chocolate. Chocolate can actually add an orange tone to a room, and this is certainly a unique effect to use.
It is easy to make a variety of things using how to make orange colour, and this is a fun method to work with. There are many websites that are dedicated to this, and it is a wonderful way to have a brand new look for your room.


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Hey guys, I’ve been painting this wonderful piece for myself, but if you’re interested to buy it, well, why not.
Before I show you my painting, here’s a little back story of it. I was at work one day and I really got bored. My work requires me to use a laptop for 8 hours. Sometimes when I’m done with my job I have nothing to do on the internet. There’s no other form of entertainment at my work too, that’s why I just spend more time online (I honestly hate it). I was so bored one day and my mind starts swirling, and different ideas came rushing in. Suddenly, I remembered the painting “The Creation of Adam” by the Italian painter Michelangelo; and my thoughts begin to think of a recreation of this painting, only in a fun way.
Since I love cats so much, I was inspired to make a painting based on my cat Pepper. It took me days to finish this because I’m always using my phone or laptop (I hate doing this, it’s killing my time). However, I finally finished it. I hope that you’ll like it because I certainly love it, and does Pepper (I guess!).
Here are some close-up details of my painting.
Pepper judging my painting of her.
This artwork is painted on a Campap watercolor paper, 300 gsm, 305 x 458 mm. I used gouache and ink as my medium.


Elliot Wright is a young artist from Richmond, VA who currently lives and works here in Washington, D.C. He received his BFA from Frostburg State University in 2007. I caught up with him at his northwest studio to talk about his works in progress and the direction he’s taking them.
Here is an excerpt from his artist statement:
“The influence of this work is on the death of my father on April 2007, and the possibility of his presence occupying my daily life. The work was a means to address this episode and to cope with what had happened that spring. In the works “Lullaby” I use interior space to ground the work in a spatial context of my apartment. The geometric figures occupying the space represent my father’s presence in a particular moment. As for the newer work I wanted to incorporate flesh without rendering the figure. I felt it was necessary to illustrate these episodes in a series called Nausea. Nausea, written by Jean-Paul Sarte is an existential novel in which the main character experiences bouts of nausea and later reflects on his experience. These visions of buildings, grass, trees, people, park gates suddenly loose their definition, their individuality becomes only an appearance a veneer, this veneer had melted leaving soft monstrous masses naked and in chaos.”
Many of Elliot’s paintings have the juicy texture and blending of oil paint as Cecily Brown and Jenny Saville, both of whom he mentioned as painters he admires. The colors are intense and the thick application of paint is a nice contrast with the representational spaces he continues to depict.
One drawing table displaying his most recent paintings which are about 6″ x 6″ on wood. The large painting is approximately 60″ x 50″ on canvas. Another table with his paints and brushes. A wood airplane hangs on the wall which reminds him of his dad who was a pilot.
Elliot taking out an older (2007) piece with the geometric presence (he talks about the symbolism of these shapes in the video clip) imposing into the representational space. The painting he is talking about in the video is wrapped up ready to go to a show. His smaller pieces on wood are juxtaposed next to painted pixelated text. One of them says “Run Boy Run Run”. Installing them all at eye level in one neat row lends the work to become more narrative and the textual insertions function like visual pauses.
Although he is busy working for Artex most of the time, he is also showing his work regularly. He has a show this year at the Saville Gallery in Cumberland, MD. He currently has a show at Prince George’s County Community College. The opening reception is on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6 – 8p.m. Elliot’s work can be seen on his blog at www.elliottwright.blogspot.com


If you are looking for a budget-friendly way to update the look of your kitchen without spending a fortune, painting your cabinets is the way to go. The best part? You can paint kitchen cabinets any color you want! In this blog post, we will show you how to paint kitchen cabinets to look antique.
Tips For How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique
- First, purchase a can of chalkboard paint and a primer.
- Make sure the cabinet is entirely clean and dry before you start painting.
- Spray the cabinet with water and let it dry.
- Apply two coats of primer to the entire surface of the cabinet.
- Paint the topcoat using your desired color.
- Once done, wait for it to dry, and then apply two coats of clear gloss enamel.
- Let it dry overnight before re-installing it in your kitchen!
Painting The Cabinet Inside The Panel
First, you will need to remove the doors from your kitchen cabinets. Remove all the screws from the hinges as well. Once all the screws are removed, use a pry bar and gently pry off the doors. Next, use a sponge brush to paint the inside of each cabinet panel with a light coat of trim paint. You should also paint any extra trim in your kitchen that may have been left unpainted. Allow this to dry for about three hours before painting again with a second coat.
Using Decorative Cabinet Knobs
One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a vintage look is to replace the hardware. This will instantly take your cabinets from new to old. Choose knobs that have a more rustic, antiqued look, and buy enough for all of your cabinet drawers.
The cost will vary depending on the knob style you choose, but they are often inexpensive and can be found at most home improvement stores. You may want to purchase one extra so that you can paint it and use it as a sample on a drawer before you make all of your choices.
The Best Colors To Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing the right paint color for your kitchen cabinets can be difficult. How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique? There are many different colors to choose from, so it’s important to find one that will look good with the rest of your kitchen and won’t crash. There are a few popular colors that people love to paint their cabinets.
- White: This is an easy color to pair with any other color in your kitchen and looks really nice against dark countertops.
- Black: This is a bold choice, but if you don’t have too much on your walls or floors in black, it can work out nicely!
- Blue: If you want something more unique than white, blue is a great option! It’s less common than other colors but would still go well in most kitchens.
- Turquoise: This is one of the hottest new trends! Turquoise can be paired with neutral-colored cabinets or other colorful accents.
Cleaning Up Before Painting
Before you paint How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique, it is important to clean the cabinets. If they are really dirty, you can use a mixture of water and soap to scrub them down. Then use an old toothbrush to get in all of the crevices and corners.
If your cabinets are not too dirty, you may be able to just wipe them down with a wet cloth or even some vinegar if there’s grease or oil on the surface. Make sure you remove all stickers and decals from the surface before painting. This will ensure that everything sticks properly when you’re done painting.
Next, cover your floors with a tarp or drop cloth so that any paint spills will be easier to clean up afterward. You can also put newspaper sheets under your cabinet doors to protect them from getting paint on them. Be sure to have a bucket close by for any accidental spills during the painting process.
Kitchen Cabinet Styling Tips
Kitchen cabinets are the perfect place to show off your personality. Whether you’re looking for a vintage-inspired look or something more modern, painting them is an easy way to update their look and make them stand out. Painting kitchen cabinets can be time-consuming so make sure you have ample time and patience before starting this project.
If you’re looking for an antique-inspired look that will instantly update the look of your kitchen, read on! Below we’ll walk you through how to paint kitchen cabinets to look antique.
Painting Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique
One of the quickest and easiest ways to update your kitchen is to paint your cabinets. How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique? You don’t need any special skills or expensive products to do it. All you need is a few quick coats of paint. It’s important to choose a paint color that will stand out from the rest of the room or else you won’t be able to see any contrast when you look at your kitchen.
What You’ll Need How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique
How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets To Look Antique Several are required:
The first thing you will need is the right paint. You will want to use paint that is oil-based and has a high gloss finish. You should also buy a primer of the same color. Next, you will want to make sure your kitchen cabinets are clean and free from any substances that could interfere with the paint job.
After priming, you will want to use a sponge to paint your cabinetry with even strokes. Be sure not to miss any spots! Finally, allow the cabinet to dry for 48 hours before applying another coat of paint in order to achieve a more durable finish.
You’ll know when it’s time for that second coat when you notice the surface starts looking dull or patchy after 24 hours have passed.
For many homeowners, How to paint kitchen cabinets to look antique is a great way to update the look of your kitchen without the expense of replacing them. It also has the added benefit of giving your kitchen an instant facelift.
To paint your cabinets, you will need to choose a paint color to use. You’ll also need a few tools and products that will make your painting experience go smoothly. Be sure to cover up everything you don’t want to get paint on, as well as anything you don’t want to get wet. You’ll also want to make sure you’re using the right type of paint and primer. Prep your cabinets by cleaning them and sanding them with medium-grit sandpaper to remove any dirt or residue that might prevent the paint from sticking.
Once you have your paint, tools, and supplies, start by painting the cabinet inside the panel. Leave the outside of the cabinet for last so it doesn’t get dirty. When it’s time for primer, be sure to use a high-quality primer that will cover well and protect your cabinets from moisture as it’s curing. If you’re looking for more ideas for how to style your kitchen cabinets, check out this article for some easy tips.


Not sure on the exact dimensions of this but it is quite big. Tacked up on the wall to paint along with 2 others.
The small paintings are on the back burner for now
Monday, April 22, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
|30x30 oil on panel|
This has been the monster I've been fighting for a while now.
Until now, until I got back in the studio and just painted - for ME, for the love of painting, for the escape, for the meditation, for THE FUN OF IT.
TAH_DAH! painting is fun again and I've got a secret I'll share with you soon about this painting and some of her friends. stay tuned
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
It is FINALLY nice out!! Hooray! I think I might actually thaw out now after the deep freeze.
Some little paintings just got back to me from a gallery. They are in frames and I've decided to offer them up here for sale. Great gifts - ready to go!
Friday, April 5, 2013
Bristol Art Museum has asked me to be the featured artist at the Rogers Free Library through July 6. Some of my portraits are there plus many beachy paintings. 3rd floor- go check them out.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
At portrait painting last night I just wasn't in the mood for my usual. Something about the red pillow on the couch and her scarf just grabbed me.


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Tulips #2 (Acrylics on Canvas) by John Davis
Our new series of Tulip String Art - Acrylics on Canvas - are all hand-painted by Gifts4Humanity Founder, John Davis.
40cm x 50cm Framed and Ready for Display
As part of our Social Enterprise support initiative 5% of the purchase price will be donated to selected charities in Singapore and Australia. Updates on how the funds were distributed can be found in our website blog.


Norma van Elburg-Jessurun was born in Surinam, South-America.
She spent her youth in Surinam and in he Caribbean island of Curaçao and became a registered nurse in The Netherlands, where she married. After her marriage she lived alternately in The Netherlands, Curaçao, Mexico and Chile. In 1995 she returned to The Netherlands again, but now lives in Spain.
Through self-study she deepened and broaden her natural artistic talents for drawing and painting, in later years follow by private lessons from local prominent artists like Luigi Pinedo (Curaçao), Juan Calderon, Hernán Larrain and Natty Parera (Chile).
Although she works with oil and acrylic paints, she prefers working with pastel, Especially for portraits. Her work has been exhibited in Mexico, Chile, The Netherlands and Spain and may be found in private collections in those countries as well as in the United States, Argentina and Switzerland.
Today she works from a studio in a rural environment close to the Maigmó Mountains near the city of Alicante, where she has her own studio and exhibition facilities.
Art gallery Artina, Lochem, The Netherlands
Art gallery De Loc, Deventer, The Netherlands
House of the Antilles, The Hague, The Netherlands
Rest. De Leest, Vaassen, The Netherlands
Golden Tulip Hotel, Epe, The Netherlands
Bankinter, Altea Hills, Spain
Casa de la Cultura, Busot, Spain
Rest.Casa, Busot, Spain
Costa Blanca Help, El Campello, Spain
Casa de Vino, Pinoso, Spain
Rest.Mims, El Campello, Spain
Casa de la Cultura, El Campello, Spain
Art gallery ‘En Passant’, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Rest.Copelia, Alicante, Spain
Casino Mediteraneo, Alicante, Spain
Participation in expositions of
Asociaciòn Artistas Alicantinos, Alicante, Spain
Asociaciòn Artistas Costa Blanco, Altea, Spain
Arte para Togo, Spain


Farrow & Ball Painted Kitchen Island
Product Code IS0694
- Kitchen island hand made here in Yorkshire from solid timber.
- Hand painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Blackened’ no. 2011 with a light distress.
- Oak wooden top and potboard with a light oil overlay.
- Wooden handles.
- 30cm overhang to provide seating area.
- Measurements: 150cm Length x 90cm Depth x 91cm Height.
MADE TO ORDER
A kitchen island made from solid timbers and painted in a choice of Farrow and Ball paint colours. We use original timber whenever possible. This island has a handmade potboard and worktop finished with a natural light oil overlay.


Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of acrylic painting techniques, proportion, and texture through the creation of an acrylic painting showing a zoomed in image of their previous collage.
Select a final composition for your painting. Sketch out design on final paper. Start painting!
Painting with texture
Have a dry, flat brush that you can use to blend your paint and create smooth transitions. I tend to like lots of texture and like to see brush marks in my own work. Almost anything can be used to add texture to your paint. There are ready-made texture media available, but I have seen items such as egg shell and sand used to add interest to a painting.
One tip is to use an old toothbrush to spatter your image with paint. This can be remarkably effective at suggesting noise and grain.
How can you add texture to your painting? How can you use texture to create emphasis in your work?


Looking for an easy Easter craft to do with a preschool class, daycare, or with a very young child? With paper, crayons, and paint, make a sweet and simple Easter egg card this spring!
What is Crayon Resist Painting?
Crayon resist painting is a fancy term for a painting technique that is similar to batik.
Crayon marks create a coating of wax over a part of the paper. When a light coat of tempera paint is applied on top, the paint “resists” the wax coating. The wax peeks through the paint, and the wax pattern comes through. Crayon resist is a fun way to introduce the idea of waterproofing to small children. It’s also a good way to begin a unit on detectives, because a coat of white crayon acts like invisible ink until the child paints on top of it.
Materials to Collect to Make the Spring Egg Card
Purchase some thin white card paper. It is easier for children to use crayons on card, though it is possible to use printer paper. Cut the card in half. On each side, trace an oval Easter egg shape with a pencil.
Find some Easter-themed scrapbooking paper or some bright or pastel construction paper. Fold the paper in half like a birthday card. Make sure that the Easter egg shape will fit on the front part of the card.
Get some masking tape to use to stick the paper to the table. Masking tape will come off the back of the paper easily. Try not to use clear tape because this will stick to the paper and tear it.
Purchase some tempera paints in primary colors or pastels. Ideally, dilute the tempera paint before using it to do the painting. Thick paint will mask the crayon patterns and stop the crayon resist from working. Experiment with the amount of paint needed to make the crayon show through the paint.
Find some packages of crayons and remove the white crayons from the packages. Although it is possible to do crayon resist with any color of crayon, it has the most visual impact if it is done with a light color such as white or pale yellow.
Feeling inspired? Make up some stencils with different Easter egg patterns – swirls, checks, and lines of various sorts. Or simply let the children’s imaginations run wild!
How to Make an Easter Card Using Crayon Resist Painting
Choose a table that can get paint on it, or cover it with a cloth. Using the masking tape, secure the white card with the Easter egg shape to a tabletop.Show the children examples of different Ukrainian Easter eggs and simple patterns such as zig zags and swirls. Give each child a white crayon and get her to create patterns on the egg.
Then give each child a cup of water, paint brush, and several colors of diluted tempera paint. Consider getting the children to practise on a black piece of paper first so that they understand the idea of a light layer of paint. Each child can then paint the egg and watch the crayon parts come through! Concerned that the children will put a heavy coat of paint on the egg? If so, get them to color with slightly darker crayon colors. That way, the crayon will show through the paint.
When the painting is finished, dry the Easter egg and cut it to size. Paste it on the front of the card, and enjoy this special Easter decoration, card, or gift!


Community Foundation of
Acadiana is proud to feature the beautiful paintings of artist, Julie Breaux. A
native of Lafayette, Julie draws inspiration from the South Louisiana culture.
She has been painting for 13 years and thinks of herself as a colorist most of
all. Julie is very passionate about painting. In her own words, "There’s
nothing like getting lost and freeing your mind while painting, then afterwards
to hear the viewer really admire the piece is so rewarding!”
Julie’s love for painting was
ignited with her interest in collecting original art after building a new home.
She was first inspired by Jackson Pollock, and was intrigued by his use of
color and technique. After experimenting with different mediums, Julie found
her niche in acrylic painting. Her artwork is a unique collaboration of
florals, still lifes and streetscapes with an occasional abstract in-between. Julie’s
appreciation for color and composition moves her to create wonderfully vibrant pieces.
Julie uses bright, bold colors with a brush and pallet knife for texture. This
combination always makes an interesting statement, often representing light in
unexpected ways. Julie’s artwork not only lifts spirits, but has also gained
fast notoriety throughout the community. Outside of Lafayette, Julie is
represented by Ariodante Art Gallery in New Orleans. Her work has been
published in magazines and newspapers, and can be seen throughout Lafayette and
New Orleans as well as in private collections both nationally and
Julie resides in Lafayette,
Louisiana with her husband Frank and two children, Danielle and Elliot.


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Colorful murals are not only a common sight in Echo Park, it’s something the neighborhood takes a lot of pride in (depending on the artwork). While we’re not sure the erasure of a mural along Mohawk Street at Sunset Boulevard will capture the protests from the community like the Quinceañera mural did earlier this year, the whitewashing of the wall is a dramatic difference.
Erin West, who own The Hedgehog cafe on which the mural was located, planned on putting up a new, Echo Park themed mural when the wall was painted over, but business got a little busy. Prior to the election, Erin added the Yes on Prop 37 paintings, but some recent graffiti markings by, the tagging claims, the artist themselves protests the “hipster politics” on the wall. “I actually tried to track the crew down to give them a heads up,” Erin wrote in an email, referring to painting over the original mural, “but they didn’t exactly leave a forwarding address when I took over the lease.”
Erin is currently working on hiring a sandblaster to remove all paint from the brick wall. In the meantime, they are asking for any artists who may be interested in the new project to touch base via email at TheHedgehogLA@gmail.com
We have to ask all our readers: Did you like the original mural? Would you like to see a new mural, or is a brick wall cool with you?


Dunluce Castle, by Kenneth Parvin
Friday, May 5, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
I have four students every other Friday that are accomplished oil painters trying their hand at watercolor. Here are some of their paintings from this season.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
The last few weeks have been very busy. We have been learning how to paint Dogs. Next week it's colorful buildings, an eagle and other individual projects.
Sally's Black Spaniel Demo
Sklar's "Heart and Flowers"
Sally's Studio Class
Commission from Robin (Her Daughters Dogs)


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Can We Paint? I hear this question at least 10 times a week if not more! My kids love to paint, they are natural born creators and I make sure to keep them equipped with the tools to quench their desires. Sometimes I’m just not in the mood for the mess (like I mentioned in my previous post), but when we have the time I remind myself that once they are done the mess gets cleaned up and I am left with such beautiful art work. My home is their gallery, their pieces hang throughout it. It brings me such joy when I see them. For this painting session I gave the girls large drawing paper from the dollar store. I use whatever I have available. You can use a paper bag, even news paper or card board. The kids don’t care as long as they are painting. I brought out our bin filled with paint. I have all different types of paint, Finger paint, Acrylic and Tempera paint. I keep all of our paints and brushes in a large bin so it makes it easy to have everything ready when the kids ask to paint. It also makes it easy to bring the paints outside when weather permits. We have these fun foam cube stamps the kids love to use them with paint. You can find them at any craft store or online. They had fun experimenting with each shape and mixing them to create their own personal piece. They are so easy for little hands to use! Oh and I always make sure to play classical music. It’s relaxing and the girls enjoy it!


Amy Browning-Dill has been teaching drawing and painting since 2003 and holds a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History as well as a Bachelor’s in German from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. During Amy’s junior year of undergraduate studies, she spent a year studying at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in Freiburg, Germany, where she focused her studies in both the German language as well as Medieval and Byzantine art.
In addition to sharing her talent to both children and adults through lessons in design, clay, collage, acrylic and watercolor, she creates her own work and exhibits it throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. A number of Amy’s works have been juried into highly competitive exhibits in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and her paintings grace the walls of collectors throughout the United States and in Northern Ireland.


More in The Caribbean Series.......inspired by my cruise last year.
Abstract Seascape Painting
14"x11" Acrylic on 140 lb Cold Press Watercolor Paper/Available
Click HERE to purchase.
This painting will fit a standard 11"x14" frame, or may be matted and framed to a larger size (16x20 or even larger) as shown below. There are many in this new series and they would be beautiful grouped together gallery style on the wall, or complimenting each other on opposite walls.
Visit http://kimberlyconradfineart.com to view more of my work.
Below are some other pieces in this series, ALL are 11"x14"
Kimberly Conrad Contemporary Art Gallery
Boarding House Studio Galleries
220 East 7th Ave (Governer's Park)
Denver, CO 80203


- Create your own masterpiece at our end of the year paint night!
- All painting supplies as well as aprons included.
- Instruction from a local art teacher.
- A light collation and beverages will be served but feel free to bring your own beverages.
Saturday, June 23rd, 2018
Social hour: 6pm
Charles W Moore Lodge
16 Thorndike Street Fitchburg, MA 01420
Contact info: Brother Cook & Brother Basualdo


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Inorbit Mall, Whitefield will be hosting an Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm onwards. Kids, of age group 3-14 years, can come and participate in a painting competition, wherein the participants shall stand a chance to win gift vouchers worth Rs 20k. Apart from this, one can register themselves for an abstract painting workshop. The best of paintings shall be framed and auctioned and the proceeds shall go to an NGO. The winners will also get a chance to do a live painting on a huge canvas along with professional art instructors.


2016: The Beginning
2016 was the first year I chose to participate in MCAD’s Annual Art Sale, which lead me to go outside my comfort zone of digital art and smaller works to working on something physically larger than myself. With this painting, I developed a new artistic process which draws from my love of vivid colors and fascination of the sky that I continue to use in my current traditional work.
I Have Loved Too Fondly will always have a special place in my heart as my first big traditional painting, as well as the first painting I ever sold during my time at MCAD.
“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”
- Sarah Williams, The Old Astronomer (1868)


A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings to Debut at the Denver Art Museum
Distinctive American art painted during the 20th century is explored through the lens of two lifelong friends
This December, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) will debut an exhibition featuring work by Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings, two German-American painters, Taos Society of Artists members and lifelong friends. Organized by the DAM, A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings will feature 38 bold, largescale paintings by two artists who were determined to create a distinctive American art by living and working in Taos, New Mexico. The exhibition will be on view Dec. 13, 2015 through April 24, 2016.
“This coming year we are placing a strong focus on American art with exhibitions featuring artists like Ufer and Hennings, as well as Fritz Scholder and Andrew and Jamie Wyeth,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. “All of these DAM-organized, traveling exhibitions are rich in narrative and play a part in showing the development of American art in the 20th century.”
A Place in the Sun is the first exhibition to present the major award-winning paintings by Ufer and Hennings. Curated by Thomas Brent Smith, Director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art and curator of Western American Art at the DAM, the exhibition is a culmination of six years of scholarly research exploring the parallels and differences between the personal and artistic journeys of Ufer and Hennings. Today, Ufer and Hennings are primarily known by audiences well versed in western American art. A Place in the Sun aims to rectify this and place these artists back within the pantheon of great American painters.
The exhibition will begin with strikingly similar paintings by each artist, then continue with Ufer’s first visits to the American Southwest coinciding with the beginning of World War I and will conclude with Henning’s works from 1945 at the end of World War II. A Place in the Sun will also feature Ufer’s award-winning work between 1917 and 1923, including Going East and Hennings’ most outstanding work throughout his career, including A Friendly Encounter.
“Though these two artists were closely connected and painted in the same place and time, my hope is that visitors will walk away seeing them as individuals,” said Smith. “This exhibition also will help visitors understand each artist’s place in the larger context of American art.”
By examining the artists as a pair, the exhibition tells a complex narrative about aspects of American society during the interwar period and moves beyond their lifelong friendship, shared training and artistic aspirations.


Balearic Garden, 20" x 24"
Oil on canvas.
A note on the studio paintings.
With oil paint I can get deep into the accuracy of the colour and can use a brush to 'dance' over the surface to emphasise textures and rhythms through the brushstrokes and shapes.
These are painted away from the source material. This helps because in these works, in particular, I’m after specific recollections and do not want too much distraction. In painting them I do not know how the finished painting will look but I do know the sensation I’m after and stop when it has been achieved or set them aside or discard them when it is not.


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The best type of paint for your exterior depends on its durability, which is determined by how well it resists moisture and sunlight. An acrylic latex paint with an epoxy additive is a good choice, as it offers a high level of durability and can stand up to UV exposure. Other durable choices include vinyl and alkyd paint.
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Welcome and thank you for your interest in my art.
Since childhood, the world’s greatest art has enthralled and inspired me. Early visits to art museums soon led me to making art of my own, which at first (and for many years) was mostly drawing. With the privilege of some natural talent, joined with a lot of practice, observation, and a bit of informal instruction, I began to gain artistic perspective. I produce my art based on instinct and have no formal art training.
My current style is a blend. At its core are impressionism and post-impressionism. With many pieces, I strive for a painterly technique. But the subject of each painting affects how I produce it — hence, some variation from piece to piece. Sometimes even a single painting of mine may have different styles throughout the canvas. I don’t allow any rigid formula to force me to make any given painting differently than I feel works well for it. In this sense, emotion, instinct, and impression play a crucial role in my art. As I evolve and refine a piece, instead of making it stiffer, I hope it gains a fresher, looser, more organic look as I go. A completed piece may even contain elements that look very unfinished.
Ultimately, every work I do is, in part, evocative of my personal relationship with great art I’ve observed in the world, and so too, in part, my aspiration to select and portray a subject as my artistic instinct and sensibilities compel me to do.
I work in gratitude to the many artists whose work has influenced and inspired me, to my parents, to G-d, and to my family.
Thank you again for visiting my site. I’d be flattered if you’re interested in obtaining any of my work for your collection. To inquire, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Associate Member, Oil Painters of America
I sign each painting as BJB.


These two paintings show my photo-realism phase. The first is an acrylic of an old sign in East Atlanta Village. Today, this building is a pizza restaurant, but the sign is still there with a different name and different coat of paint.
The second painting is an airbrush watercolor. Airbrush work is a tedious mechanical process that involves cutting frisket (a transparent stencil material), spraying some paint, and repeating the process again and again until you scream. Wine helps.
Traditional watercolor with a brush is another animal completely. With watercolor, you can make a mess of your art very quickly, so it's much more efficient than using an airbrush. I always think that it's better to be disappointed right off the bat and just put it behind you.
This little picture (and it really is fairly small) was a plein air piece I did in Harbor Town, South Carolina.
Another quickie, on-the-spot painting, this one a house in Cabbagetown. I hold the watercolor pad in my hand along with a set of pocket watercolors. Passersby are always suspicious when they see me.
Watercolor is kind of cool because it can be runny and messy, and you can tell people you did it on purpose. Then they nod their heads like they understand. This is a convenience store in Little Five Points.
I really miss the following painting because someone came along and bought it. I'm always torn when I have to let one go.
Two versions of the same old shack near Lakewood Heights. I feel very good about these because the building is now gone, as in razed, demolished, torn down, replaced. Get the idea? I'll bet these are the only paintings of this building in existence.
The above statement is not true. I took a picture of it and several people in an art group painted this building. Of course, I'm not showing those because they are better than mine.
This one is called Sunny Side Up. I'm sorry, it's the best name I could come up with.


Anna Cyan is a contemporary realist. She has traversed a vast terrain of formal and independent art studies, from Toronto to Los Angeles and New York. This quest has been in the service of depicting the human form. But realism is not an end in itself. It is a rich storytelling language, capable of showing the movements of the human soul. Paint tells the truth of lived human experience, in all its frailty and beauty. Cyan has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Toronto. Her work also hangs in private collections in Canada, USA and Ukraine.
Artist Statement: Being alive means living in and through a body. In figurative painting, the true subject is not muscles, or bumps, or folds. It’s what it’s like to be alive – the glory and pain of existence. Traditionally, paintings of nude women reduced them to objecthood. Painted nude men were heroic, historic, mythic. Women were depicted more or less as flesh-coloured rocks. My paintings show the bodies of women, but it’s a way to talk about their inner life, in moments of vulnerability and surrender – not to other people, but to the universe at large.


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The paint was donated by the Dulux Decorator Centre on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff, as part of the Let's Colour mission to add colour to people's lives, after Tania nominated the project online.
CHARITIES and community groups in Hudders-field can apply for a paint donation from Dulux Decorator Centre as part of its campaign to help worthy causes.
The paint was donated by Birmingham's Dulux Decorator Centre as part of the company's "Let's Colour" campaign to brighten neighbourhoods.
In June, as a result of Sandwell College's state-of-the-art construction facilities, the PS77 million Central Campus was selected to host the Dulux Decorator Centres Apprentice of the Year 2013 grand final.
Volunteers from skills development organisation TDB Training of Ashington rolled up their sleeves to do the work in a vibrant mix of blue, yellow, orange and black paints donated by Dulux Decorator Centres in Newcastle.
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to paint the mural onto the wall, using a colour palette of yellow, blue and green paints, donated by Dulux Decorator Centres in Middlesbrough.
Neil Henley has become manager at Dulux Decorator Centres Builder Street store in Llandudno.
Dulux Decorator Centres offer help and advice on how to become a painter and decorator and also run a range of learning courses, including pre-apprenticeship programmes for newcomers.


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Vincent Van Gogh portrait
Here’s a portrait I did of Vincent Van Gogh using a cup of coffee. The title of the piece is “Cup of Gogh” and measures 16″x20″. It was pretty funny when I went to get the cup of coffee at a local cafe and I asked the woman behind the counter which coffee had the prettiest color. She looked at me for a brief moment like I had testicles on my forehead. I then told her I wasn’t drinking it but rather painting with it. She then carefully suggested one for me and the rest is art history. This is my first painting done in coffee and it was a fun medium to explore.


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When asked why they love to paint, the children echo in unison that they draw because it makes them happy.
These children do not belong to any ordinary school where art is taught as part of the curriculum. They are all students of the Spastics Society of Karnataka (SSK), an NGO working towards the welfare of children with neuromuscular and developmental disabilities.
And these 15 students, aged between 12 and 19 years and diagnosed with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism and learning disabilities, are currently exhibiting their works at The Purple Turtles store in Indiranagar.
Talking about how the show was conceptualised, Sylvia, the curator says, “Two months ago, I met with the director of the society and he spoke about the paintings that the children made at the institute. Later, I visited the place and after just one look at their work, I knew that their paintings would appeal to our customers. So we came up with the idea of showcasing their works at the store to give them a greater exposure.”
The children have a natural aptitude for art and with a little guidance, they have created unique artwork for the show.
As part of the preparations, Vidya Venkat, the art coordinator at the society, handed them a brush and allowed them to paint what they wanted to. The children worked in groups and used strokes, lines and dollops of colours to paint abstract impressions, floral prints, scenery and landscapes. Apart from this, they worked on art forms from different states like Madhubani, Gond and Warli, specially for the exhibition.
In total they created over 40 paintings and in just under one week, the store has sold almost half the number. “The response has been overwhelming. We have asked Vidya to arrange for a few more paintings so that we can display them at the store,” says Sylvia and adds, “The paintings are so beautiful that some of our customers couldn’t believe that these artists suffered from disabilities.”
This is the first public exhibition conducted by the Spastics Society. Buoyed by the success, they plan to reach out to more galleries in Bangalore to showcase the works of the children and their creativity. “For these children, art is a form of self-expression. They use paintings to portray their emotions. And they are very creative. So we want to do all that we can to give them a platform,” Vidya concludes.
The exhibition, ‘Inspiration’ will be on display till August 1 at The Purple Turtles Store, Indiranagar.
Published on July 24, 2014 in The New Indian Express.


'A crisis in historical representation unfolded in French visual culture in the first half of the nineteenth century, reaching its climax at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1855, when artists and critics alike came to a troubling realization: depictions of past heroes that had once held exceptional influence over their viewers now left the public indifferent. This book shows that underneath this crisis was a mounting demand for empirical observation in art, and an emergent modern epistemology that posited the past as foundational and yet inaccessible to the physically and historically specific individual. Since neither the painter nor the viewer could have actually experienced a bygone historical incident as it unfolded, was history painting even feasible in modern times? When historical representation seemed all but impossible to critics and artists of various hues, Gérôme came up with a momentous solution. A small group of paintings constitute the focus of this provocative study on the artist’s early work, whose pivotal role in Gérôme’s oeuvre as well as in the broader history of modernization of art have been so far unrecognized in art historical scholarship. In these, the artist charted a new roadmap for the art of painting in response to the modern sensibility of history.'
'Gülru Çakmak's research inaugurates a new chapter in Gerome studies. She has thoroughly researched the critical and cultural history of his times, and her insights have enabled her to uncover the significance of his unique pictorial manner.'Professor Stephen Bann, University of Bristol
'An important, powerfully-argued book that reinserts Gérôme back into the pictorial mainstream of the 1850s and 1860s, even as it also makes the case for the original, searching, and ambitious character of Gerome's art at a decisive moment of his career. A welcome intervention that essentially rewrites the career of a still controversial artist, now back in the public eye.'
Marc Gotlieb, Williams Graduate Program in the History of Art
'Gülru Çakmak’s book offers intriguing insights and a demonstration of the power of close analysis.'
Beth S. Wright, H-France Review
'Both methodologically and in terms of content, this latest contribution to the study of academic art in the 19th century is convincing and provides important impulses for the in-depth analysis of works of art that only seem to be accessible at first glance.' (Translated from German.)
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2nd – 23rd June 2018
“Sick Boy” is the 3rd solo exhibition by Prawit Lumcharoen. Artist used the technique of portrait paintings with oil color that found his style inspired by the shine of aluminum foil to express about the replacement of technologies. This style of artwork becomes the signature of the artist.
“Sick Boy” this set of artwork is considered to be the solve of the artist himself. It is quite straight forward by communicating through the emotion of the artist by using the portrait picture of the “Fat boy” to be the symbol of new generation children that were growing with the infinite development of science and technology. ... Read More
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An oil portrait of a revered priest and a limited-colour likeness of a young girl by Sayle Gallery Artist Svetlana Cameron both reached the finals of an international award recently.
The Art Renewal Centre’s International Salon is an annual award dedicated to finding the very best in traditional art, by a group described by its chairman Fred Ross as, “an organization devoted to the preservation, appreciation and resurgence of Traditional Humanist Realism.”
Svetlana’s two successful works, both in the Figurative category, were chosen from around 2,000 entries ranging from drawings to landscapes, still life paintings to sculpture.
The first, ‘Father Brian’ is one of three commissioned by the Church of St. Mary of the Isle, Douglas and is painted in oil on linen and measures 60 x 50cm. Keen art lovers may remember that it featured in the ‘Figurative & Miniatures’ exhibition at the Sayle Gallery over Christmas 2012.
The second portrait, ‘Elizabeth’, features an attractive dark-haired young girl with a mysterious gaze captured on the cusp of adulthood. It was first exhibited in the Isle of Man at the Sayle Gallery’s summer exhibition in 2012, where it won the Governor's choice award and was also voted ‘best in show’ by visitors to the exhibition. For this portrait, Svetlana used a limited palette of three colours - black, red and white - to draw the portrait on toned blue-grey paper, a technique she is well-known for.
Svetlana feels honoured to be among the finalists, for the second year running:
“To be accepted by the ARC is the dream of all realist painters because of the publicity and the exposure to an international audience, art critics and collectors. When I first discovered the International Salon about five years ago,” she continues, “I couldn’t imagine being accepted. Last year I finally felt confident enough to enter and to have been accepted straight away - for my portrait ‘Emily’ - and now to have two more works selected is really encouraging and a true validation of my art.”
Both Svetlana’s portraits, as well as the work of other finalists and category winners, can now be viewed on the Art Renewal Centre’s website www.artrenewal.org and in the Salon Catalogue which is available to pre-order from the website.
Local art lovers will be delighted to know that Svetlana will be holding a solo exhibition at the Sayle Gallery in 2014.
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On Saturday, August 31, four artists took their winning designs to the streets for Macon's first Creative Crosswalks! They painted the crosswalks at the intersections of Columbus Street, Appleton Avenue, and Ross Street. The aim of this event was to bring more safety and personality into Macon as drivers will be more likely to slow down at these crosswalks.
Lekisha Young painted the sunrise crosswalk titled “Walk Through the Storm.” Sydnee Robertson painted the piano keys crosswalk titled “Macon a Beat.” Erin Hawkins painted the Macon map crosswalk titled “Abstract Macon.” Omar Abu Staiti painted the colorful, swirl design crosswalk titled “Grace.”
While the artists were up as early as 7AM, the public was invited to enjoy the show with a nice, cold treat with the Creative Crosswalks Popsicle Party later that afternoon.
The day was long and hot, but completely worth it! All four final projects came out magnificently, and the paint will last for 5 years, allowing for maximum advocacy and beauty. This was Macon’s first Creative Crosswalks event, and it definitely was a success.
Tune in for another blog post getting to know the artists, their inspiration, and how they hope to improve the lives of Maconites with their artwork!


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Her first Parisian exhibition took place at the Salon des Artistes Français in 2015, at the Grand Palais. She will also exhibit at the Salon d'Automne on the Champs Elysées and at the Salon des Beaux-Arts at the Carrousel du Louvre. From there, the circumstances become very favorable. The requests start to arrive, the galleries are interested in her style and her universe ...


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Van Aelst even courted Marie van Oosterwijck for a time. Now, the differences. Marie van Oosterwijck died in 1693 at the age of sixty three. Juxtaposed side by side with this ultimate example of the professional "working mother," Marie Oosterwijck could be considered the ultimate example of a savvy professional businesswomen, at a time when neither traits were common in Dutch society and especially the wildly competitive Dutch art world. Ruysch was seen by later art historians as one of the greatest Dutch painters of her time, certainly among women artist. As the photo below depicting the original character concept dating from about that time, is compared to his newest incarnation (right) it's plain the original super-hero has lost a little weight, updated his costume (ridding himself of the silly red briefs), and refined his logo. Art historians have deemed Rachel as among the top two or three floral artists of both the 16th and 17th-centuries. The Dutch love flowers, to the point of being a little crazy, even silly about them (in 1637, there was a financial panic brought on by a bursting "bubble" in the tulip bulb market).
Marie often painted vanitas still-lifes, meaning arrangements of objects having to do with the temporal nature of life (another Dutch infatuation). Van Oosterwijck was deeply religious, often imbuing her paintings with profound spiritual meaning through the use of various symbols involving time and the fragile nature of life itself--skulls, hourglasses, books, globes, half-eaten food, money, insects, wilted leaves, and of course, flowers. By contrast, Rachel Ruysch's paintings were mostly decorative, beautiful to look at in their exquisite detail, but having little real meaning beyond that. Spy on Sponsored Product Ads: These little ads on Amazon can tell you a lot about who’s making money… Experiencing, listening to the other experience, adventuring, instagram hacks researching, training, and also a lot more functional activities could assist you to enhance.


The inspiration for each painting comes from a place deep inside and gets channeled through my brush onto my canvas. The strokes come together and create a lyrical story. Sometimes the story is from my own history, but often it is simply one drawn from our collective consciousness. It is as if I start the process by accessing and then painting our universal memories, experiences, and lessons. You, the viewer, then take up the story and it becomes your own.
I paint on heavy medium tooth canvas that has been primed with three coats of gesso. The canvas is gallery wrapped. I draw with a watercolor pencil. I paint with Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint. I seal the finished painting with two coats of diluted semi-gloss Golden Gel.
I like to paint the old-fashioned way. Brushes, paint and dirty hands. My apron can now stand up on its own!
An idea may germinate for minutes, weeks or months. Once I commit to it I do a QUICK sketch. One or two minutes.
I then draw the figure and the face very quickly as a guide. Nothing ever is cut in stone until the painting tells me it is complete. I paint the piece quickly not worrying about paint coverage or perfect lines. I paint starting with the face and body than I add to the design. The design grows from the body without any preconceived ideas on my part. I paint the entire painting at least four times. I become a perfectionist as the work progresses.
If the piece is entirely geometric I do the same thing. I have a starting point somewhere in the middle and the painting grows from there.
Some paintings are busy and some quiet. Each painting tells me when it is done. I work in a zone other than conscious thought. The brush seems to have a life of its own as the design grows. I use a ruler to draw the straight lines but do not use it or tape as a guide to paint. There are no tape or painting guides used in my process other than pencil marks and my eye.
If I work steadily the complete painting is done and sealed in two to six months.
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Just as in fashion, color trends in the field of interior design is also very dynamic, changing change following the development of the era. For example, the current popular color is silver, orange, turquoise, purple, green and blue. Well this time there will be a interior blue bedroom decorating ideas. Blue is also a very popular color chosen for this year. As with the color green, blue room ideas is the color that can help bring a simple impression of cool, shady, comfortable and spacious into your home.
Not just a matter of aesthetic beauty, the use of blue decor on the interior or room in your home it can bring a positive influence to the occupants of the house. As an example of the application into bedrooms decorating ideas. It turns out that one of the secrets comfortable bed to sleep in the room is colored blue paint. This is what makes the person sleeping in the decorating a blue bedroom on a regular basis will get the best quality sleep.
To add to the quality of comfort in your room, selecting furniture and interior rooms are also very influential blue room decorating ideas. When deciding to paint the walls of your room in blue, make sure you also choose furniture with matching color, such as white or other colors that are older or younger blue decorations. The combination of dark blue paint with white color bed would give the impression of broad to small room with decorating small bedroom in blue. But if you have a large enough room, you can freely play of colors. Suppose mix and match the colors blue and gray for the paint and the interior of your room. Just like tumblr gray and blue room. Or suppose mix and match the colors blue and yellow for the paint and the interior of your room.
The color blue has long been used as a color that can provide sleeping comfort. Psychologically, bedroom decorating ideas in teal is one color that is very comfortable to the eye and related to a matter of convenience. Well that’s this post about Interior Design Ideas For Lovers of Blue Color. How is my friend? Interested to try?


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[Miss Ernst had moved towards a painting. She taps the man in the picture and stares intently]
You look wonderful, Miss Ernst.
We are looking forward to this afternoon!
[walks away, Irvine approaches the painting and prepares to reach for it]
[Miss Irvine reluctantly follows her to the elevator, the man in the painting slowly disappears]
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Uploaded: 13 December, 2020
Genres: adventure, comedy, family
Summary: A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse.