Planning to host parties at home during this festive season? Well, get started already to set up your house and create the perfect ambience for your guests. To transform your home decor, pick fun and quirky wall paintings that will instantly make a big difference. From minimalist designs and contemporary prints to India-inspired paintings, there are many options for you to choose from and make your home look stunning. We have listed down seven wall paintings from Amazon for a fun spin. Take a look:
1. Art Amori Pink Rose Three Piece Hexagon MDF Painting
Enhance the beauty of your place with these pretty MDF wall paintings that feature rose patterns and bright hues.


Tapping into her memories as a child exploring the wetlands adjacent to her house, and reacting to events taking place in the world, artist Joanne Tarlin “paints intimate watercolors and large atmospheric oil paintings of imaginary landscapes where invasive lines emerge from shadows and otherwordly environments.”
Her latest paintings focus on those people who live itinerant lives, either by choice or circumstance, and together with photographs by Carol Gander, create the exhibit “Left Behind” on view at ArtSpace Gallery.
The exhibit runs through April 14 at ArtSpace Gallery, 63 Summer St. in Maynard. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 978-897-9828 or visit artspacemaynard.com. Admission is free.
Who inspired you to become an artist?
In addition to teachers, my late Aunt Sonya, who always praised my art making (she was also a teacher). Artists who influence my work include Francisco Goya, William Turner, and Chaim Soutine . They were bold and unafraid to imbue their work with emotion and confront the difficult themes of contemporary society.
How has your work evolved over the years?
My early work was very geometric, light, and pretty. I was very much into the surface and materiality of the painting. Then I began thinking about the difference between the act of painting and that of creating art; being an artist. After several years of painting I began to question why and what I was painting. I began experimenting with techniques influenced by what I was reading in the news. I went on to do a series of paintings about female victims of violence: acid attacks, rape, shootings… The works became very complex, dark and layered, like the problems that inspired them. I went back to school to earn an MFA and now my work always comes from a place of meaning…at the time I create it, I may not yet know what that is, but eventually it reveals itself.
Please tell us about the paintings you created for the exhibit ‘Left Behind.’
My paintings were created over a span of two years. Each began from my reacting/responding to a situation. Sometimes the impetus would be a specific news story; other times just the sense of chaos and malaise in society. All used botanical imagery metaphorically and expressionistically to create surreal worlds. I met Carol Gander in graduate school. Even though she’s a photographer and I’m a painter, and we barely knew each another, peers and other viewers of our work saw some kind of affinity between the work. Carol and I began to talk and spend time viewing our work together and realized we were interested in a similar subject -- the ongoing crisis of people forced from their homes, and we were also both addressing it with highly abstracted imagery. The exhibit was created to pay homage to the victims and to remember their plights when they are no longer in the headlines.


Zulie Art is created by an artist named Mary Zulieme Charlton. The heading "Zulie Art" is a reference to her middle name.
Mary Z has been formally painting since 1976. She studied art with many teachers while pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. She stopped working as an Occupational Therapist in 2013. She is now in her planned sweet spot living her creative process through art and music. Current paintings are expressions of movement, emotion, color and memory. She considers herself to grow surfaces. What has occurred before in the layers peeks through the surface. Each canvas presents a evolving process were the destination is unknown and where the results are often felt on a deep level. All forms are organically inspired by nature.
Her earlier painting were more narrative in nature. For the last 5 years her focus has been on non-objective painting. Many surfaces are constructed and reconstructed. She has a series of vertical paintings 6”x6’, which she considers accent panels as they can fit in small areas.
Mary lives in Chatham County N.C. and joined Chatham County Art Guild in 2015. She is on the Chatham County Art Tour during the first two weekends in December. Come and visit!


Paint and Sip at Artopolis
Come down to Artopolis Saturday September 23 from 11 am to 2 pm for a creative play retreat hosted by artist Christina Angelos. Join the journey of creating unique abstract paintings inspired by the ancient Greek Goddess Psyche. DJ Yianni will be playing while guests sip on bottomless mimosas and paint. All experience levels are welcome! One ticket includes a lesson in Greek mythology and wisdom, painting materials, guided painting instruction, bottomless Mimosa bar, and a signature Artopita (Greek Savory Puff Pastry). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit christinaangelos.com.


Next Friday will be the opening of the final exhibition of the year at Japingka Gallery in Fremantle High Street. Highly acclaimed artist Rosella Namok comes from Lockhart River on Cape York, while the second exhibition will show the works of artists of the Ampilatwatja community, 320 kilometres North-East of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
The exhibition opens at 6.30 pm on Friday November 22.
JAPINGKA GALLERY, one of Fremantle‘s longest surviving art galleries, is showing a tribute to the great Warlpiri artist DOROTHY NAPANGARDI, who created strong minimalist paintings of Mina Mina that have become emblematic of the women’s ceremonial site in the Tanami Desert.
Also on show this Friday is the 75th anniversary of the Hermannsburg artists, which started with the first show by Albert Namatjira in Melbourne in 1938.
That means two art openings in Fremantle’s West End this Friday August 30, so wander over to Japingka on High Street at 6.30 and move on to the all new Mutima on Arthur Head after that. That should make for a very special Friday night out.
Aboriginal artists from the Mowanjum community near Derby will exhibit their exquisite paintings at Japingka Gallery in High Street in Fremantle. Opening is 6pm today, Friday. October 15.
Don’t miss the stunning Wandjina spirit works by Donny Woolagooda.


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Change your floors if it's not a light, smart color. It should be a slight comparison to the surfaces, but still light enough to compare the dark furniture. Tile, carpet or wood can all be utilized.
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This piece is based off of a fictional disease called Hanahaki disease, where flowers grow inside someones lungs because of unrequited love.
Medias: Magazine, Tempera paint, oil pastels, colored pencils, acrylic, pencil, watercolor, watercolor pencil
I made this work to represent how diverse a single person could be by making my face in many different medias.
Sweets and Treats
Media: Oil pastel
This is a still life of a picture that I took of an assortment of sweets.
Medias: Ink and Sharpie
This piece is of wales swimming around in the ocean. I wanted this work to have a calm refreshing feeling to it so i chose cool colors like blue and purple.
Medias: Acrylic and Sharpie
This work was made by placing saran wrap on a canvas with wet acrylic paint, letting it dry, and drawing out the random shapes and symbols that I find in the creases.


Sunday, april 7th from 4 pm
Welcome reception in the tourist office (in front of the cathedral)
Settled in this Renaissance mansion, from February to mid-April 1892 and 1893 it was here that Claude Monet painted his famous series of thirty paintings of the western facade of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Claude Monet’s studio, a prestigious room at the heart of Rouen…
7pm : Carillon concert of the cathedral
Monday, april 8th ,6:30 pm
Cocktail in the “Jeanne d’Arc historial”
Tuesday, april 9th
5:30 pm : Rouen guided tour
7:00 pm : ECONOS Dinner in the “Halle aux toiles” of Rouen.


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Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. His passion for portraiture illuminated through the use of complimenting acrylic hues has built him a great following. His ability to capture the emotion on each of his subjects faces shines through in each piece. Bing’s cool reoccurring colour palate has built great depth in distinguishing his brand.
Benny has shown in 6 major solo shows and several group exhibitions, alongside such artists as Fucci, Sandra Chevrier and Pure Evil. He has also been shown at major art fairs in Toronto and Miami. Benny Bing has produced commissions for Dave Chappelle, The Weeknd and Milos Raonic. His works are currently housed at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts, The Bartholomew Condominiums, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment Headquarters in Toronto and can be found in private collections worldwide.
We sit down with the artist and discuss his origin story, inspirations, and relationship with CBD.
Benny Bing | Artist Statement
The act of painting is a conversation between the work and me. My creative output is constantly evolving. Each piece pushes me against limitations and boundaries I’ve given myself, consciously or unconsciously, inspiring and forcing growth and a break from comfort, allowing exploration of self-discovery and boundless vision.
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Sometimes when we are in Cornwall we come across yard sales or estate sales where people unload their old paintings for under $10. Often we are torn about whether or not we actually like the painting, but at this low price it’s hard to pass up a piece that’s in a nice (large) frame or – even better – an already stretched canvas that’s in good shape. This past weekend we pulled out a very-horizontal painting that – to be honest, I liked – except for a pair of cartoonish ladies that were painted in the foreground. We needed to fill an empty spot in the wall – and with that end goal in mind, we went about repainting our painting.
First, you put on your oldest pajamas that you don’t mind getting paint on. Next, you slip out to the garden and hope the kids don’t get paint everywhere.
We covered our canvas in white, and with our inspiration nearby – we almost made a Rothko replica.


I work exclusively in transparent watercolor on paper. My landscapes are formed by a slow layering of some 30-50 washes of brush applied pigment, which builds into a rich and luminous surface. Just enough detail is utilized to establish a sense of place. Always moving toward simplicity, I create an intentional balance between abstraction and representationalism. The core of the work is beauty.
Linda Koenig received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She lives in the hills of rural southwestern Wisconsin. Her work can be found in museums, juried exhibitions, private and corporate collections throughout the United States. In addition to her studio work, she coordinates Westwing Studios, a unique program which brings together professional artists and people who
live at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Dane County, WI.


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Above is an untitled painting by resident artist Mary Ellen Adragna Bossert. This fascinating piece of artwork features a seemingly loving and protective mother standing above her young child. Bossert states that she “…combines archetypal imagery to achieve a personal purging of thought and feelings while addressing a universal lure.” As seen in the painting above, Bossert has lived up to her philosophy in that many of her paintings are rich in capturing human emotions and ideas. In addition, the finished product of all her paintings offer a universal lure in that they capture the substantial beauty of her subjects. And capturing such beauty cannot be ignored as a widely and universally appreciated aspect of art.
For more information about Mary Ellen Bossert and her interesting works of art, please visit http://buffaloartsstudio.org/portfolio-view/mary-ellen-adragna-bossert/.
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This is a photograph of one of many beautiful paintings by resident artist Mary Ellen Adragna Bossert. The portrait above captures the pure happiness found in a lovely, smiling child. This painting is quite reminiscent of Bossert’s other paintings in which she portrays people, landscapes, and ideas that convey varying strong emotional themes. Bossert’s expert precision in her choice of contrasting colors and varying brush strokes add additional allure to this, as well as many of her other paintings.
In addition to being renowned as a gifted artist at Buffalo Arts Studio and within the Buffalo community, Bossert enjoys her career as an art teacher and mentor to many talented young artists. She currently teaches art at the Eden School District. For more information about Mary Ellen Bossert and her charming works of art, please visit http://buffaloartsstudio.org/portfolio-view/mary-ellen-adragna-bossert/.
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Below is a photograph of Chestnut Ridge Roots, a beautiful acrylic painting by resident artist Mary Ellen Adragna Bossert. As evident in this rustic, yet intricate painting, many of Bossert’s paintings are interpretations of the personal landscapes which surround her. In addition, Bossert explains that painting is a process that is, “…often sparked by a personal experience or observation. The process of putting brush to canvas so to speak is the journey of enlightenment. I love to see what it has to reveal to me in the end.” To learn more about Mary Ellen Adragna Bossert and her works, please visit http://buffaloartsstudio.org/portfolio-view/mary-ellen-adragna-bossert/.
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Featured below is a photograph of Bouquet Skyship Temple, an oil painting by resident artist Dennis Bertram. Bright, boxy structures, such as the one shown in Bouquet Skyship Temple, are a trademark of Bertram’s work. Such structures are meant to resemble contorted, surreal buildings in a psychic space. Bertram says that he favors painting buildings, whether they are abstract or realistic, because they symbolize the complexity of living in our modern communities and societies. While his works that feature rows of clustered buildings are meant to symbolize the sophistication of contemporary society, his works that feature floating buildings are meant to symbolize the individual buildings that we use in our daily lives, such as churches or houses. Besides painting uniquely abstract buildings, Bertram also enjoys creating artworks with more traditional subjects, such as portraits and figures. For more information about Dennis Bertram and his works, please visit http://bertramart.com/.
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Below is a photograph of a few charming ceramic works by resident artist Nancy Thayer. Thayer favors incorporating color into many of her ceramic pieces by spraying, dipping, or pouring colored glazes onto her carefully hand crafted pieces. However, as the white piece shown below demonstrates, Thayer also enjoys leaving some of her pieces a natural white and then adding a copper colored trim to highlight some of the details on these pieces. In front of this beautiful functional white and copper piece lay a few ornately shaped clay curls. Thayer says that she places these curls onto some of her bowls, plates, and other functional pieces in order to add some unique embellishment to them. For more information about Nancy Thayer and her works, please visit http://www.nancythayerclay.com/Nancy_Thayer_Clay/About_Me_%26_Current_Work.html.


Tips For Hiring The Best Wall Painting Service In Orange County
One of the quickest methods to enhance and raise the value of your property is to paint. A new coat of paint brightens the space and gives the exterior a more modern appearance. Even though painting is a typical DIY
4 Quirky Accent Wall Color Ideas to Elevate The Look of Your Home
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Revamp Your Home with Decorative Painting and Canvas Art!
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This is what Spring Break 2010 in Dixie started off...
So Nia and I decided to do some "indoor" projects... We painted a wall in her room...
A wall in the front room... (I hated the 1st color, so I had to go and get another color and re-paint it)
Then I painted the big wall in the entry way... I'm quite pleased with the way everything turned out!
Finally we had good enough weather the last day or so, so the boys were sent outside to work on the flooding problem we've been having... I HOPE and PRAY that we found the magical "FIX"!!!
It's a great day for a trip to the temple!
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Painting Hereford's Orchards
In 2021 I was commissioned by Apples and People to create an online work celebrating cider orchards in Herefordshire. My response was to create a film derived from paintings made in the orchards, which was also a contemporary take on Camille Pissarro’s paintings of orchards in Éragny-sur-Epte. The project was made over a year in two Herefordshire orchards, the National Trust’s Breinton Springs and the Hereford Cider Museum Trust’s Beckets orchard. I visited the orchards regularly and developed a route to take in particular viewpoints and, start paintings on site ‘en plein air’. My approach combined particular trees, pathways, gates or the church in the compositions. I found that repetitions of three, four or five principal trees created a frieze-like arrangement, adopting Pissarro’s sous bois viewpoint where you look through a screen of trees that structure the picture’s space. One aspect of Pissarro that I found intriguing was the visual thinking in his touch, from fusing brushstrokes that create envelopes of light, to choppy strokes that abstract the forms. What is so fascinating in his work is the way he slowly builds paint up, a kind of meditative approach that reflects upon the passage of time. I also responded to his interest in climate. He paints his orchard in frost, snow, mist, summer haze and all times of the day. I think Pissarro moved away from recording impressions en plein air to recreate the landscape in the studio through memory, giving the work greater self-possession. Pissarro discusses in his letters that his intention is not to record what the scene looks like but to create 'effet’ evoking actual visual sensation.
All paintings are 40 x 100cm. Oil on canvas. 2021-22


The Estate of Sara Angas formerly of Lindsay Park Angaston SA Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele (1912–1993) “Duke John” 1939 Oil on cavas 75 x 90 cm SOLD Sir Keith Angas’s Desk. An 18th c. Dutch walnut bureau sold with Sir Keith’s papers, riding crop and Lindsay House ephemera. SOLD Horace Hurtle Trenerry (1899-1958) “Aldinga Hills” Oil on board. 41x52cm SOLD Mark Russell Gawen (1861-1943) “The Duke of Portend’s property Wellbeck Abbey” Oil on canvas 77.5X111.5CM SOLD William Blamire Young (1862-1935) “Interior” Watercolour 19×29.5cm SOLD William Blamire Young (1862-1935) “Landscape” Watercolour 10.5x23cm SOLD Ray Crooke (1922-2015) “Hammersley Range W.A.” Oil on board. 22×29.5cm $1,750 An early English oak Gateleg Table. SOLD A Bronze Lion on stand, Meiji period. $1,350 A mahogany bookcase on later stand. $1,200 Opening night.


Toronto, often referred to as the “New York of Canada,” is a vibrant and diverse city known for its rich culture, stunning architecture, and beautiful neighborhoods. If you’re a homeowner in Toronto looking to enhance the beauty of your property, professional painting services can be the key to transforming your living spaces. In this blog post, we’ll explore how hiring a painting company in Toronto can breathe new life into your home.
1. Curb Appeal and Property Value
The exterior of your home is the first thing visitors Painting Company Toronto and potential buyers notice. A fresh coat of paint can significantly improve your home’s curb appeal, making it stand out in Toronto’s competitive real estate market. A well-maintained and visually appealing exterior can also boost your property’s value, making it a wise investment.
2. Protection Against Toronto’s Climate
Toronto experiences a wide range of weather conditions throughout the year, from cold winters to hot summers and occasional heavy rainfall. Professional painters in Toronto understand the unique challenges posed by the city’s climate and use the right materials and techniques to protect your home from weather-related damage. Properly applied paint acts as a barrier, preventing moisture and temperature fluctuations from affecting your home’s structural integrity.
3. Interior Transformation
The interior of your home is where you spend most of your time, and it should reflect your personal style and preferences. Whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere in your living room, a calming oasis in your bedroom, or an inviting kitchen, professional painters can help you achieve the desired look and feel. They have the expertise to recommend the best color schemes and finishes to suit your space.
4. Expertise and Attention to Detail
Professional painting companies in Toronto are staffed with skilled painters who pay attention to the smallest details. From properly preparing surfaces to achieving clean and precise lines, their expertise ensures a flawless finish. They also have access to top-quality paints and tools, guaranteeing long-lasting and visually stunning results.
5. Time and Convenience
Painting your home on your own can be a time-consuming and physically demanding task. Hiring a painting company in Toronto saves you valuable time and effort. Professionals work efficiently to complete the project within a specified timeframe, allowing you to enjoy your newly transformed space sooner.
6. Eco-Friendly Options
Many painting companies in Toronto now offer eco-friendly paint options that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These paints are better for the environment and your indoor air quality, making them a popular choice among environmentally conscious homeowners in the city.
Toronto’s diverse neighborhoods and architectural styles offer endless possibilities for home improvement through professional painting services. Whether you’re looking to boost your home’s curb appeal, protect it from the city’s climate, or create a stunning interior, a reputable painting company in Toronto can help you achieve your vision. Invest in your home’s beauty and value with the expertise of local painting professionals.


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Italian Researchers Claim Mona Lisa Model is Male –
male apprentice, longtime companion and possible lover of Leonardo da Vinci was the main influence and a model for the “Mona Lisa” painting, an Italian researcher said.
But the researcher, Silvano Vinceti, said Wednesday the portrait also represents a synthesis of Leonardo’s scientific, artistic and philosophical beliefs. Because the artist worked on it at various intervals for many years, he was subjected to different influences and sources of inspiration, and the canvas is full of hidden symbolic meanings.
“The ‘Mona Lisa’ must be read at various levels, not just as a portrait,” Vinceti said.
This is one of many theories that have circulated over the decades about the identity of “Mona Lisa” and the meaning for her famously enigmatic smile. Others have said the painting was a self-portrait in disguise, or the depiction of a Florentine merchant’s wife – the latter drawing a consensus among scholars.
The apprentice is said to be Gian Giacomo Caprotti, known as Salai, who worked with Leonardo for more than two decades starting in 1490. Vinceti described their relationship as “ambiguous,” and most art historians agree Salai was a Leonardo lover.
“Salai was a favorite model for Leonardo,” he added. “Leonardo certainly inserted characteristics of Salai in the last version of the Mona Lisa.”
The world-famous portrait is on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris.


Official portraits of Michelle and Barack Obama
On Monday, February 12 2018, during Black History Month, was unveiled the official portraits of the former presidential couple, Michelle and Barack Obama. The Obamas are the first African-American / Black presidential couple; this is the first time an African-American / Black presidential couple is part of the National Portrait gallery, a part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are contemporary painters, who were never shy of addressing racial issues in their work. This is the second time African-American / Black painters have been selected to paint the presidential portraits, the first being Simmie Lee Knox, who painted the official portraits of Hillary and Bill Clinton (2000-2004). Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Kehinde Wiley, and Amy Sherald are all part of the continuous Black History that is being made, everyday. This is the only news that matters today.


I wanted to write a few lines about the painter and print maker Alex Massouras. Alex has a growing reputation and following in London and New York, and his exhibition of new painting in London clearly demonstrates why.
Alex has exhibited widely, London, New York, Turin, Los Angeles stand out from a long list of venues. His work is held in many collections including the Metropolitan Museum, Victoria and Albert, Fitzwilliam and Ashmolean.
This new body of work clearly demonstrates his consummate compositional skills, subtle colour sensibilities and intellectual artistic rigour, challenging and intriguing work. An exhibition not to miss and an artist to follow, he has found a new and exciting vein to explore.
AGED AND AWKWARD


Oil on Canvas, 72"x 54"
Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 32"
The Industrial Revolution was a period that changed existence on earth ever since. It was the point in time when goods transitioned from being built by hands to machines. People moved from their comfortable lifestyle in their country villages to work in sweat shops in disease filled cities. The wealthy were thriving and the effect they were putting on the environment was of their disregard. In this painting, I aim to cover the changes this period caused in a collage based way.


Arts in Bartlett member, Greta Pfeifer, exhibits her watercolors, oil and pastel art
More About Artist
Greta Pfeifer came from a family of artists. Her formal training was at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, and she has a bachelor’s degree in painting from Northeastern Illinois University. She has also taken classes at the DuPage Art League in Wheaton.
Pfeifer‘s favorite mediums are oil, watercolor and gouache, as well as mixed media and photography. Because she enjoys nature, her subjects are mostly landscapes, but she also enjoys the light, shadows and textures of still lifes, painting people and experimenting in abstract art.
Exibit on display from October 1 through October 30, 2012.
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – Noon
For more information about the exhibit, call 630-372-4152 or go to http://www.artsinbartlett.org.


5 Tips To Paint Furniture At Home
If you are a fan of DIY projects, you may have tried to paint furniture at home or you are giving it a thought. You could be wondering how you can paint your furniture and make it as good as that in a showroom.
Check this out on how you can do just that.
- Fill any holes or chipped surfaces
If your furniture has holes, pitted or chipped surfaces, fill it up using wood filler. Any overlap will be sanded down. Scrape the excess filler using a putty knife.
- Start by sanding
Many people skip sanding and they go straight to painting which in turn ends up with chipping paint. Sanding is important because it gives the primer somewhere to hold on to which prevents chipping in future. It also removes any lacquer or varnish on the furniture.
Use medium-duty sandpaper, but if the surface has thick varnish, use heavy-duty sandpaper. Be keen on areas where you had applied wood filler to ensure they are flush with the other surface.
If the surface is large, consider using an orbital sander and then finish off the nooks and crannies with a sanding block.
Wipe the residue using a tack cloth.
- Apply primer
Apply primer to your furniture and allow it to dry. You can apply up to 3 coats. Allow the previous coat to dry before applying another one.
Use the instructions provided on the can. Once one coat is dry, remove the drips using a sanding block or fine-grit sandpaper, and wipe the residue using a tack cloth.
You can use a paint roller for the even surfaces and a brush for the edges and corners. Better still if you have a spray primer since it is faster and gives an even job.
The primer prevents stains from getting through the paint. Ensure the primer matches the paint. If you intend to use latex paint, then use latex primer and if you want to use oil-based paint, use an oil-based primer.
While it provides better stain blocking and adhesion, an oil-based primer tends to have a strong smell. Therefore, ensure there is good ventilation where you are working.
You can use either oil-based paint or latex paint. If you use latex paint, you can choose from various sheens including satin, oil-based enamel, flat or semi-gloss acrylic latex.
To achieve the best results, you should apply three light coats of paint on the furniture instead of a single heavy one. Give each coat 6 hours to dry before applying the next coat. Ensure to sand any residue or drips between the coats and wipe using a tack cloth.
Paint starting from the top towards the bottom and smooth any paint drips as you go downward.
You can use a spray gun to apply paint to your furniture. Various types exist including cordless spray guns that you can use in areas where there are no power outlets. You can check this out online and find the best spray gun for your needs.
Make sure that the surface does not have any speck of dust or lint before you apply the protective finish.
- Apply a protective layer
Apply a protective finish on your furniture. Just apply a thin coat of clear finish and allow it to dry for 72 hours before using the furniture, to prevent it from getting sticky.
You can use matte, semi-gloss, or satin finish depending on your preference.
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The Blue Traffic Cone is an Inventory Item that can be used in the game.
The Blue Traffic Cone is the white and orange striped traffic cone that has been painted pale blue.
The Blue Traffic Cone can only be found in the Inventory.
Josef can use the Tin of Blue Paint to pour into the large tin of white paint creating pale blue paint. He can then dip the white and orange striped Traffic Cone into the pale blue paint to make a pale Blue Traffic Cone.
Josef can use the pale Blue Traffic Cone when he constructs the fake Police Robot’s Helmet.


EARLY ARTISTS AND ARCHITECTS OF SANTA PAULA
This mural celebrates Santa Paula's rich artistic heritage and some of its earliest artists and architects. At far left, Roy C. Wilson - the first licensed architect in Ventura County - shows a conceptual drawing of St. Sebastian's Church to fellow architects Robert Raymond and John Stroh, who are positioned at the center of the table. The mural's background honors the work of Jessie Arms Botke, who was famous for her lavish bird paintings and murals. Her fellow artist and husband, Cornelis Botke, is seen applying the finishing touches to one of their shared murals. Douglas Shively, a Santa Paula native and founder of the famous Santa Paula Art Show, stands near his friends, the Botkes. Depression era photographer Horace Bristol, and Sierra painter Robert Clunie are shown seated on opposite sides of the table.


All Metals Powder Coating offers customers wet spraying as a metal finishing process. Wet spray is ideal for items which cannot tolerate the high temperatures that are involved in the powder coating process.
The wet spraying process achieves a long lasting durable coating, similar to that of powder coating. The coatings are available in a wide variety of colours, textures and gloss levels.
AMPC installed the state of the art wet spray booth which allows for large products to be sprayed, with dimensions of width 4m, depth 3m, height 2.4m. The wet spray booth is also utilised for the powder coating of large products.
Wet spray finishes available at AMPC are:
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Custom paintings are a kind of paint that is different from anyone else’s paint. Being different from others will always make us stand alone. That can be a car, bikes, interior of a building, portraits etc.
With time Art is becoming an increasingly inevitable part of our lives. It can be in any form of paintings, or artifacts, decorative, or even objects art. It is the art of bringing all that you can imagine as a painting.
Shortly, it can be defined as
- Custom – To meet your specific need
- Painting– To bring in the colors
Portraits are artistic works that record the likenesses of people. In simple words, a portrait is an artistic representation of a person that could be created in various forms such as a painting, sketch, colored drawing, sculpture, photograph in which the face, its features, and expressions are captured predominantly.
Portrait art is not just a visual representation of the person but it aims to capture some elements of his/her character offering a sense of a real person’s presence.
Some of the ways portraits can be made,
- Oil painting
- Watercolor painting
- Acrylic painting
- Charcoal Draw
- Pencil Draw
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The arts are an important cultural tool for expressing concerns and love for our near and dear ones. Celebrate the moment that matters with your imagination and our creation. Author is an expert of custom paintings, go here for more interesting information.
On Paintings Studio, you can order a custom painting piece of art inspired by any photo you choose. All you need to do:
Step 1: Send us the photo
Step 2: Choose the size and frame you want
Step 3: Pick your favorite medium
Pre Made Painting: You can also buy premade painting.
For more info regarding custom paintings, feel free to visit our site. We are always keen to help you out to the best of our knowledge.


Following the popularity of last year’s event, we are again running our summer art competition. This year the theme is portraiture. You are invited to draw, paint or collage a portrait of a friend, family member or celebrity; there will be three age groups (5-8, 9-13 and 14-18) and the winners will be selected by local portrait artist, Robin Elvin. All of the entries will be exhibited in the Framin’Art Gallery but the winning entries will be professionally framed and on show from 6th to 11th September inclusive.
Entry forms and boards are available from Framin’Art; the entry fee is £2 and the closing date 15th August.


Most of the houses that look beautiful, can be created from the placement of artwork in the room. Empty wall without decoration or display will give the illusion of the house seem hollow. Maybe now you have more reasons to add a living room wall art, where the atmosphere and the different impression will appear.
So, if you want your house to look attractive and invite click amazed guests, you should add a color game or invest in a number of artwork or wall hangings. However, you can not just put pictures or paintings, there are a few things to note:
The most important aspect to decorate a home with artwork is to consider how much ’empty land’ is on your wall. An ideal place to put a painting is the living room, but you are also not prohibited if you want to place it in the bedroom. Pick a painting based on the space available on the wall. Do not place paintings that can fill the wall, but do not also choose paintings that are too small.
Do not assume that putting the artwork at home means more cost. Perhaps you are thinking of displaying paintings by great artists who are very expensive. Well, the art objects should not always be associated with expensive prices, you can also choose something cheaper but still can create a unique impression that is unique in the room. Not necessarily the original painting, you can put the paintings of your favorite artists in print.
Remember, the artwork is something very personal, depending on the taste of each individual. So do not just choose a picture just because the color matches the color of the walls or curtains of the house. Choose something that has its own impression and meaning for you. Something that evokes the mood or makes you calm and comfortable while you are at home. Try looking for objects that you will save up to tens of years later. You have to choose a piece of art that you love and love also other family members.
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Painting Animals with Oils
Saturday, June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Patricia Cotterill in downstairs classroom at The Red House Studios and Gallery.
Class begins with a laughter filled round robin painting exercise and ends with your own painting. Fee: $50 SVFAL members / $65 non-members. Register and pay at The Red House Mon-Fri 10-5.
Learn more about Patricia at patriciacotterill.com


Mok Kam Cheung Biography
Mok Kam Cheung born in Hong Kong in 1945. Started painting as a vocational Chinese painter since 1987. His passion in painting was triggered after a serious car accident that resulted in brain injury. During his brain recovery he saw vivid colors in his mind and he urged himself to record the imageries with paintings. After his recovery, he continued to pursue his passion in painting and served as an Asian Art docent at Hong Kong Museum of Art. He graduated with a distinction from the Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continued Education program in Chinese painting and calligraphy. Travel, museum, landscape sketching, observation and memorization inspire his creative works.
Many of these paintings were inspired by natural scenes such as Yellowstone, Hawaii, and 17 Miles, as well as landscape around the world including glacier and canyon in Norway, cherry blossoms in Japan, beaches and coasts in Taiwan, and gorges and mountains in China. These places increase his understanding of ancient art heritage, inspire his creativity and nourishes his soul.
In 2009, he was selected to participate in “Beijing China First Chinese Painting and Calligraphy” Exhibition and his work was published in their “Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Collection Yearbook” hosted by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. In the same year. His famous work "Ten Scenes of Wall” was exhibited in the “Hong Kong Biennial Art Exhibition" , published in the “Hundreds of Chinese Art Collection ”, in 2011. In 2012, he was nominated as one of the “Most Innovative New Artist” in Beijing. His works have been exhibited in Hong Kong and China many times as well as collected by art enthusiasts all over the world from USA, Europe, Japan, and Australia. In 2013, his works were published in Jilin Province Publishing House. In 2015, he was invited to publish in an annual collection by Jiangxi Art Publishing House. In 2016, his work was collected in "Six Contemporary Chinese Painters Collection" Published by Beijing Ministry of Culture, organized by Chinese Artist Association, Chinese Collectors Association, China Literature and Art foundation. In 2017, his solo" Mok Kam Cheung Chinese Painting Collection" was published by Jiangxi Fine Art Publishing House.
莫鑑章，1945年出生於香港，2002年於香港大學專業進修學院獲“中國畫繪畫文憑”，並於2016年獲香港大學專業進修學院之“中國書畫研究文憑”。 其創作根源和動力來自旅遊、寫生、觀察和默記。由於喜歡遊覽，很多時候趁到處工作之便或假期到世界各地旅行，大多選擇大自然、山川、風景或參觀當地的美術博物館。 從中感受到大自然給心靈的滋養，増進認識古人美術的珍貴遺產，以充實創作靈感和修養。
2009年入選2009 – 2010中國書畫收藏年鑑。


***Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our Art classes have shifted to online through Zoom***
Mr. Ciali is a local artist who works closely with the PSUSD schools. Mr. C, as he is know by his students, works in many mediums including monotype prints, encaustic, painting, sculpture and mixed media. He has partnered with DLA for several years in bringing a fabulous art experience to our students. This year students are participating in engaging Zoom Art sessions that help them continue their art education at home.


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My brush is never still. For me, painting is as much a part of the day as eating and sleeping. In fact, it’s more important than that, more like breathing! I could not imagine a single day passing without talking about, reading about, or actually taking part in some kind of activity concerning art. Like a moth is drawn to a flame, a painter is drawn to the light, and although I have tried to express myself with painting in many different forms, mediums and styles over the years, my path has lead me inexorably, like so many others before me, to try and capture that elusive quality of light, that only a shimmering sunset, dawn of a new day, dazzling sparkle of reflection off both sea and river presents to one who is prepared to both look and see.


Carla Wales is a painter, whose still life and landscape compositions are guided by intuition and influenced by her roots, travels and cultural experiences.
Born in the Philippines, Carla traveled the world with her family before relocating to the United States in 1981. After graduating from Goucher College (Baltimore, MD) with a degree in Liberal Arts, she continued her travels calling Madrid, Barcelona, Barbados, Mexico and Panama home. At the suggestion of a mentor, Wales began to explore a career in fine arts in 1994 and settled in New York. She studied drawing and painting at the Art Students League with Jack Faragasso, at the Ridgewood Art Institute with John Osborne and at the Aviano Academy of Fine Arts.
As Carla hit her stride, her paintings caught the attention of art collectors. Over the years, she has garnered the support of several patrons, and her oil paintings reside in many private national and international collections. In 2002, Wales had a solo exhibition in Manila, Philippines at Gallery 139. She has also exhibited her work throughout New York, including Ceres Gallery (Manhattan), the Art Students League (Manhattan), Town & Country Gallery (Pound Ridge), Emily Shaws (Pound Ridge), Lionheart Gallery (Pound Ridge), Bistro 22 (Bedford) and Paint Box (Bedford Hills). She has exhibited in Connecticut at the Flinn Gallery (Greenwich), Ivy Lane (New Canaan), Adelaide Fine Art (New Canaan), SPAG Gallery (Norwalk) and Geary Gallery (Darien).
In addition to her fine art pursuits, Wales has a parallel career as a decorative painter. She creates custom faux finishes, murals, Venetian and other specialty plasters, intricate stenciling and gilding in residential and commercial spaces. She has a substantial portfolio and ever-expanding professional client base in New York and Connecticut.
Carla Wales lives in Pound Ridge and maintains a studio in the Firing Circuits Art Studios in Norwalk.
For information on Firing Circuits Studios go to firing circuits studios


Jasper Community Arts will host a Canvas and Cabernet painting event at the Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center.
The event is designed for the beginner to the experienced artist and will provide step-by-step instruction by local artist/instructor, Jen Tolbert, with all painting materials included. This painting event will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For more information or to make a reservation for this evening of artsy fun with friends, please go online to www.jasperarts.org or call the Jasper Arts Center at 812-482-3070.
Refreshments and a beverage of your choice will be included in the $30 per person fee. A cash bar will also be available. Registration is limited, so sign up online today.


CUTE PICTURES BY NUMBER FOR KIDS AND ADULTS
Joyful stories with children evoke tenderness in almost any adult. Cheerful laughter and carelessness win the hearts of even the most gloomy people. Everyone is interested in capturing a moment of fun on canvas, and by hanging such a picture on the wall, you will certainly reach for the positive with your thoughts. Therefore, drawing pictures by numbers, children and adults remain in high spirits for a long time.
Our online store gives you a great opportunity to buy a painting by numbers for children. After all, everyone dreams of being in the role of an artist, and a set of paintings by numbers will reveal the child's creative potential and inspire him not to stop there. Children's paintings by numbers help to decide to start painting with paints without additional financial losses. The kit includes everything you need and at the end of the work there is nothing superfluous. You can hang the finished painting on the wall in the children's room or living room so that guests can pay attention to the efforts of your child. Paintings by numbers for children & ndash; a very convenient gift. If you pre-pack the box with the painting beautifully, you can make a real surprise. It's almost like presenting a beautiful finished painting for a child to put their efforts into.
WHAT IS THE COLORING BY NUMBER USEFUL?
We would like to note that coloring pictures by numbers not only implies interesting leisure and recreation, but also the development of some qualities, for example:
- fine motor skills of hands
- the ability to complete what has been started
- a sense of color and composition
Both adults and children will find this activity useful for themselves. For residents of large cities, such as Odessa, Kiev and Kharkov, painting by numbers will be an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle and spend time in a kind of meditation.
BONUSES WHEN BUYING PAINTINGS BY NUMBERS
Buy paintings by numbers for children at once from 5 pieces – in this case, delivery across Ukraine is at our expense, and you and your children will be provided with an interesting activity for a long time. We are sure that after painting one painting, you will want to purchase the second and the third. Our online store always tries to keep up with the times and follow fashion trends, so choosing paintings again, you will find something new.


At St Joseph’s we have Art Club every week on Monday and Thursday after school. Each week Daniella helps us learn about one type of art. This may be drawing, painting, watercolours or pastels. We also look at different types of artists including Monet, Van Gogh and modern art. Edward says “she has helped me with my passion for art and she helps the other children learn how to draw and paint. I look forward to going each week and learning new skills.” Edward hopes you enjoy looking at their artwork.


Jill divides her time among residences in Stonington, Maine, Somerville, Massachusetts, and New York City. The work she creates in Maine is inspired by direct observation of the landscape and includes seascapes, architecture, and gardens. The artist, working on location, is especially interested in the effects of natural light, color, and pattern. Her use of vivid color in the Maine paintings results in surfaces that are richly and intensely painted with images that seem to vibrate. The artist considers the quality of light to be an important element in her work. "The light in Maine is crystal slear, with a sharp-edged clarity and a gem-like quality. I often work in the morning or late afternoon when these qualities are especially strong." As a result, her paintings capture specifics of time and light. Because she's been a regular resident of the Deer Isle area since 1965, much of her work can be seen as a document of places and time in the area.
“I was lucky enough to spend my early days on North Haven,” says Eric, “where my worldview consisted of roaming the woods, fields, shorelines and exploring the edges where land, water, and sky meet. I was drawn to shapes, spaces, patterns, and the rhythms of nature. I was and still am fascinated by the incredible variety of life forms and forces on this Planet.”
Eric is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and has taught at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Pilchuck Glass School. He has exhibited at the Farnsworth Art Museum, Portland Museum of Art, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Waterfall Arts Center, University of Maine Museum of Art, and a number of galleries nationally.
"The natural landscape of sky, earth and water is a cathedral for life and spirit. Wilderness is both a physical place and a place of mind and spirit. Often my work can be considered as an abstract impression of the landscape. Certainly I think of my paintings as an interpretative response to the landscape."
My recent paintings are inspired by my wanderings around the mid coast area of Maine. I feel deeply connected to this part of the world. Walking in the woods, on the conservation lands near my home, and along the Damariscotta River, I see paintings everywhere. The large-scale size of the paintings help to create an environment for the viewer to enter. My ideas begin in the natural world but once a work is underway the paint itself on the flat surface takes on a life of its own and the color, line and surface texture evolve as I work.
Russ has explored many parts of Maine, and he celebrates Maine’s landscape in his paintings. He always paints from life, working outdoors in all seasons and often backpacking into remote locations. He especially enjoys painting in protected lands, such as the Kennebec Highlands, the Morse Mountain Conservation Area, Camden Hills State Park, and the islands of Penobscot Bay.
Jack loves these buildings for their imperfections and idiosyncrasies; and it is both impossible and unimportant to know exactly when or where these places exist, because they are creations of the artist.We love our homes because of the intimate details we come to know about them: the way light and shadows settle in our memories.
Randall’s perspective on light and color was influenced by frequent trips to the Smithsonian, the Hirshhorn and outdoor coastal adventures as she grew up in Washington D.C. and northern California. Eventually, Randall found Maine where she renovated an 1800s farmhouse. It was in that historic setting that Deborah fell in love with the Maine coast, and has made it her passionate practice ever since.


Last November I planned a Paint Party for my daughter Milla. We celebrated her 9th Birthday. The theme for the paint party was The Nightmare Before Christmas and it turned out very nice. This is my daughter favorite movie of all times. We invited a few family members and a few friends. And since we are currently under restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic there were not many options we had. I wanted to share today the steps I took to plan within a budget.
1. Select a theme - The Nightmare Before Christmas.
2. Select some easy characters to draw and paint with simple colors - Jack, Sally, Zero.
3. Make a list of participants and confirm they are attending so you know the number of supplies to buy. Total of 12 for this party.
4. Purchase on Amazon packages of the following:
- Board Canvases (12 pack)
- Paint Brushes (10 pack)
- Acrylic Painting (Primary Colors)
- Canvas Easels (optional) some of the kids ended up not using them.
- Sharpies (6 pack)
- Cups & Plates for the paint
Once everything arrived at the house. I’ve decided to prepare the canvases for the kids so I’ve asked their parents to find out which character they would like to paint. And I’ve drew them into the board canvas.
Then I’ve made a list of colors that will be used for each painting and wrote them down in the name tag that was set for each seat.
Since I had a simple design and also simple colors the kids were able to paint along with an ease. I had painted samples of the paintings aso they could see what the painting supposed to look like or if they wanted different colors they could also do that too!!
All of these supplies were affordable to buy on Amazon. I’ve decided to have a cake with the same theme and balloon decorations to bring the whole theme together. I’ve spent the most money in two items since they were custom made for the party. They turned out so amazing.
Custom made props for the photo booth
I was very proud of what I had accomplished with the planning & execution of this paint party that I wanted to share with you. 🦋🦋🦋
Milla & her friends were happy with their paintings.
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Jenn Sher ⚛🌀💟


I am a contemporary oil painter working full time from my studio in regional Victoria. My work predominantly focuses on representational landscape and still life painting. The recent landscape work documents parts of the suburbs that we often overlook.This series of paintings draws our attention to these spaces, the everyday architecture that has become the backdrop to many of our lives. From abandoned buildings to freshly painted shopfronts, from graffiti covered fences to tree lined streets, all these places captivate and inspire my work.
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Elena Blanco is a UK-based artist working with watercolour and ink to create drawings, paintings and illustrations. She loves storytelling and her work takes inspiration from literature, cinema, poetry and dreams.
Working with watercolour and ink, Elena interacts with the unpredictability and fluidity of these media to conjure the illusion of light and space, creating dreamy, evocative scenery.
Elena's work is sold at theartofelenablanco.com
See current projects in her portfolio section.
Elena's work is licensed all around the world. If you are interested in licensing please contact Elena.
Elena's most recent artwork can be purchased here
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Lent at the Meetinghouse:
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday, April 14th 10:00 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt, April 14th 11:15 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 18th 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday: Faces at the Cross, April 19th 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 21st 10:oo a.m.
Patagonia, Michelle Brewster, watercolor, used with permission


June has many new events. It all started with a new website! It's just so exciting! I wanted a website less complicated and easier to navigate.
The biggest news is my art sale! I am offering 50% off all art in my Etsy shop for the month of June.
In addition, I am participating in an art exhibition at the Limelight Gallery at Binders Art Supply in Buckhead. Momentum XIV this year is a group of 12 artists with a wonderful variety of styles of painting. The artist reception was Sunday, June 10, but the exhibit continues through June.


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Are you thinking of adding color to your fence? Consider painting or staining it for a fresh new look! Painting also provides protection for the wood while keeping it looking its best. When installing a fence, there are three options: stain, seal or paint the exterior to maintain its best appearance.
Painting your wooden fence offers numerous advantages. From customizable colors to long-lasting results, paint is an excellent solution for sealing and protecting your wooden fence!
Pros And Cons Of Painting A Wood Fence
Painting your fence offers several advantages, such as customizability; paint comes in an array of colors so you can select something classic white or another hue that complements or matches your home’s exterior.
● PRO: Protection – Applying a quality, professional coat of paint to your wooden fence will protect it from UV rays, wind and rain for years to come. Painting helps seal the wood so it can last longer.
● PRO: Low Maintenance– When quality exterior paint is used, painted fences can last up to five years before they need repainted.
● CON: Flaky Patches- Over time, paint can start to flake off or peel, leaving behind patches across your fence.
● CON: Cost- Painting can be more expensive in the beginning than stain, and it also takes more time to finish for reapplication.
Can You Paint A Wood Fence With Stain On It?
Are you tired of resealing or staining your fence or would like to add some vibrant color to your outdoor space, don’t fret! Painting over stain is an easy fix as there’s no need to strip away the stain first; all that needs to be done is clean the surface before starting the painting process. If you want to bring out the natural grain of your wooden fence or opt for a more organic aesthetic, staining is an effective way to seal and protect it from external elements. There are various stain colors available to suit any style or taste.
Pros And Cons Of Staining A Wood Fence
● PRO: Low maintenance requirements (you won’t need to reapply stain as frequently as painting), and fade-resistant properties compared to cracking or peeling paint.
● PRO: No scraping- Before painting your fence, you’ll need to scrape away all the old paint. Re-staining only requires cleaning off the surface.
● PRO: No cracking or peeling- With time, paint may begin cracking and peeling away, leaving unsightly patches on your fence.
● CON: Cost-Staining requires more than one coat and sealant, which may be costlier than painting a fence.
● CON: Limited Color Options-You are only left with the various wood hues available for your fence.
Are you searching for the perfect wood fence? Twin Cities Fence has you covered! Our high-quality pressure-treated or stained cedar wood fencing will meet all of your requirements. Contact us today to find out more!


Painting - Watercolor On 300 Lb Fabriano Artistico Soft Press Paper
Turtles abound in waters off Maui. Like humpbacks, their body surface fascinates artists due to its creases and texture. I made good use of black, a color often warned against using liberally by mainstream watercolorists. But black enhances bright colors.
You will absolutely love this turtle painting. Its colors are soft and bold at the same time, certain to enhance your decor and life! Get it today!
Turtle Wonder, Copyright 2001
Original is 8″ X 10″ Watercolor on 300 lb Arches Rough Press
September 10th, 2012
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Paul P. (b. 1977) is a Canadian artist who has been exhibited internationally and is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London). A noted figurative artist, Paul P. typically works with watercolour and oil.
His aesthetic recalls both late 19th century portraiture and pre-AIDS pornography. His subjects range from the anonymous youth published in adult magazines to his own friends, lovers and family. His works evoke moments of sensual connection as if they were suspended in a memory. While certain works lean towards illustration in their aesthetic, other works are more expressionistic.
His work was included in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and can be found in the permanent collections of several public collections including the MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), the Glenbow Museum (Calgary) and the Brooklyn Museum.


Wall art is a beautiful and meaningful way to decorate your home. Not only does it add color and interest to a room, but it can also be a reflection of your personal style and interests. One of the best things about wall art is that you can easily make your own with just a few simple materials and some inspiration. In this article, we will walk you through the process of creating your own wall art from start to finish.
Creating wall art is a fun and easy project that anyone can do. It’s a great way to add a personal touch to your home decor and it’s also a great activity for families, friends or for yourself. The best part is that you don’t need to be an artist to make beautiful wall art. All you need is a few materials, some inspiration and a bit of creativity.
II. Materials Needed
To get started, you will need a few basic materials. These include a canvas, paint, brushes, and some form of inspiration. Here is a list of the materials that you will need:
- Canvas – You can purchase a canvas in any size, shape or form, it’s all up to you.
- Paint – You can use acrylic or oil paint, it’s all up to your preference.
- Brushes – You will need different sizes and shapes of brushes to create different effects.
- Inspiration – It could be a picture or a quote, or anything that will inspire you to create your wall art.
III. Steps for Creating Wall Art
Once you have your materials, you can start creating your wall art. Here are the steps to follow:
- Prepare your canvas by cleaning it with a dry cloth.
- Choose your inspiration and sketch it on your canvas if you want.
- Start painting with your desired colors and brush strokes.
- Let it dry for a few hours.
- Once it’s dry, you can add any additional details or textures that you like.
- Let it dry completely before hanging it on your wall.
IV. Ideas for Inspiration
When it comes to creating wall art, the possibilities are endless. Here are some ideas to help get you started:
- Abstract – Create a colorful and abstract painting that reflects your emotions and feelings.
- Landscape – Paint a beautiful landscape that will remind you of your favorite place.
- Portrait – Create a portrait of your family or friends.
- Personal elements – Incorporate personal elements such as photographs or sentimental items into your wall art.
Creating your own wall art is a fun and easy project that anyone can do. It’s a great way to add a personal touch to your home decor and it’s also a great activity for families, friends or for yourself. With a few materials and some inspiration, you can create beautiful wall art that you will be proud to display in your home. So, grab your paints and brushes and get started on your own wall art creation today!


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Of all the artwork mediums accessible to artists nowadays, oil painting have to be one of the oldest and most enduring. Museums all around the earth incorporate all manner of oil paintings spanning the Renaissance to present-day occasions. These artworks show just how adaptable and common the medium continues to be. But who basically designed the 1st oil portray? When no a person actually knows the full record of the procedure, some clues let us to keep track of at the very least some of the historical past of the age-outdated art observe that lives on now.
The Earliest Known Oil Paintings Are from 7th Century Bamiyan, Afghanistan
The earliest examples of oil portray have been traced back again to the 7th century. Archaeologists found them in the historic village of Bamiyan in Afghanistan, close to the Bamiyan Buddha sculptures, in a previous web page on the silk trade route. Artists painted instantly onto the walls, and preserved their do the job with a layer of varnish. While these murals are the earliest acknowledged illustrations of oil portray, they are exceptionally subtle. This indicates the portray medium have to have currently been in exercise for some time.
Some centuries later on, the 12th century German monk, artist and author Theophilus integrated a description of oil painting in his manuscript On Varied Arts, produced in all-around 1125 Advert. Theophilus wrote about a course of action which involved “grinding colors with oil” to build a thick and vibrantly coloured paste for painting with. His method connected to attractive carvings, wood paintings, sculptures and murals, somewhat than great art. Instead, egg tempera (binding pigments with egg) that turned the dominant portray procedure for artists all through the Center Ages throughout substantially of the western earth.
Jan Van Eyck and Other Netherlandish Renaissance Artists
Different artists from the Netherlands popularized the oil painting medium throughout the 15th century Northern Renaissance. Their tips then distribute throughout Northern Europe and on to Italy. Leaders of the Netherlandish university were Jan van Eyck and his brother Hubert. Both of those artists produced an comprehending of how coloured pigments could mix with oils to create glowing colors and dazzlingly lifelike effects. Van Eyck labored with a layering course of action, underpainting with egg tempera ahead of layering this floor with transparent glazes of oil paint. This approach authorized him to create radiant, glistening consequences as the gentle penetrated by way of his translucent levels of paint.
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Giovanni Bellini and Titian
Main on the instance of Van Eyck, the Italian painter Giovanni Bellini assisted to popularize oil portray in Italy – like Van Eyck he however worked with a tempera underpainting, but he also pioneered tactics this kind of as impasto (thick levels), and soaked on wet procedures to create lively, expressive and painterly final results. Subsequent in Bellini’s footsteps was his youthful protégé, the pioneering Renaissance painter Titian, who created even additional cost-free and expressive paintings designed completely in oil, leaving obvious brushstrokes and paint marks on the canvas, hence revolutionizing a new solution to generating art.
Oil Portray Currently
Around the pursuing hundreds of years oil paint turned increasingly dominant as artists understood its full opportunity for building a massive selection of outcomes, this sort of as the translucency of pores and skin and material, the sheer consequences of light in the sky, minutely in depth depictions of mother nature and acts of impasto expressionism. The creation of new pigments, and eventually moveable paint tubes intended it turned a lot easier than at any time to adopt the material in the direction of the early-to-mid 19th century. Since then it has remained a crucial component of creative practices throughout the planet. Even nowadays, artists are continuing to experiment with its options, from Gerhard Richter’s squeegee paintings to Marlene Dumas’s watery innovations, proving there is continue to so much lifetime concealed within the historic custom.


Lakeville, CT — The White Gallery opens”David Dunlop Paints the Northwest Corner”on October 7 with an opening artist reception on Saturday, October 8th from 5 – 7 pm. A gallery favorite, Dunlop is a modern-day old master whose luminous landscapes draw from both Renaissance techniques and contemporary science.
“David was one of the first artists we featured when we opened in 2003, and we introduced him to the Northwest Corner. He has enjoyed painting our area ever since. With his unique perspectives, vibrant colors and brushstrokes he creates either a sense of serenity or a sense of movement. His art captures the essence of where we live and why we live here,” said Tino Galluzzo, co-director of the gallery with his wife, Susan.
Dunlop is a painter and lecturer based in Connecticut. He is also the engaging host and Emmy Award-winning writer of the 13-episode PBS television series, “Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop.” A veteran plein-air artist, Dunlop is not an artist to succumb to a plan, but instead, like Picasso, he follows the paint. He paints what he sees, starting with free-flowing ambiguous gestural tangles of paint strokes, and creates meaningful imagery from it.
“The richness and luminosity of his oil paintings are enhanced by the anodized aluminum surface that he chooses to work with. The combination results in paintings that appear to change with differing light as does the natural world around us,” said Galluzzo. “We are pleased that he has chosen to continue to paint here over the years since he has produced a body of work that is simply beautiful and unique.”
Dunlop’s paintings have been shown internationally and are held in the collections of major corporations including Aetna Insurance, Citibank, Delta Airlines, GE Capital Corporation, IBM, Mobil and more.
The White Gallery is located at 342 Main Street in Lakeville, CT and is open Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 5pm or by appointment. More information call 860-435-1029 or visit thewhitegalleryart.com or Facebook.com/the-white-gallery.-submitted via Jeanne Rebillard
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Art simplifies your thoughts!
Talking about paintings, specifically, it makes you independent. It is an artistic representation of your thoughts and expressions. With today’s busy and complex lifestyle, art enables you to be independent and express without any apprehension. You can freely with colours and envision the world you wish to see.
Paintings are commonly considered as a symbolic portrayal of the mindset or the situation the artist comes from.
No two paintings can be the same. Symbolically speaking, there can be a difference in the base used, colour composition or broadly the mindset in which the second piece is being prepared.
From the region perspective, you can divide Paintings under the western style and eastern style. Both these categories can further be divided into sub-styles highlighting the era or the region it comes from.
In India, there is a minimum of ten different painting styles which are well recognized and are often in demand from a wall decor perspective. Each form carries different cultural meaning and reflects society, ideas and beliefs.
Wall Painting Designs, Art & Decor for Home or Office
The wall painting can be considered as an important feature of wall decor. If you simply look for wall decoration items, online shopping, or wall decor painting designs, we can bet that at least eight out of the ten items will be the wall painting.
If you are planning to set your new home or renovate the old space, a wall decor painting will never disappoint you. It is noted that the world of wall decor painting is ever-evolving. You will definitely find something soothing and best as per the occasion and location.
Choose a wall painting which keeps you motivated, sends happy vibes and keeps the space energetic. Yes, you read it right. A painting should have all such features.
A good painting is the one which brings positivity in the atmosphere.
Bring this freshness in your life by buying canvas paintings online or simply refer to the following 13 wall decor painting ideas and add the new tangent to your life.
13 Awesome and Inspiring Wall Decorating Ideas
1. Be The Hero Of Your Work
What keeps you uplifted for your work is what you see on the wall. Keep the space energetic with the right messaging and vibrant colours to pass the positive energy.
Transform your home-workstation or the office cabin with the correct words shining out loud.
2. Tender Tones of Tiny Tots
Recording the voice is a passe. Did you know that you can capture that moment more, especially by converting the sound into waves? Yes, record the first voice of your child and get it painted.
Framing the voice is definitely a unique wall decor idea. Make memories of your life. This priceless wall painting design idea is to capture that moment and make it special forever. Frame it elegantly and place it in your living room or in your bedroom, the choice is yours.
3. Waking up to fun and fantasy
What a child sees matters the most. Make sure that his or her environment around is unique, inspiring and encouraging.
Opt this motivating design to make their life full of fun and fantasy. Create an interesting wall for your child’s room or adapt this design in a child care centre. Along with the space utility unit, opt for wall painting design which energizes the room and keep the child’s mood uplifted.
4. Splash of colours
Always keep your artistic side on edge. Play with the colours and shapes, and bring the distinctiveness to your living room. Each colour painted on the canvas brings its own individuality along. Look for online canvas painting and add the abstract approach to your life.
5. Divinity woven around
As the basic sound of the universe, AUM, is a piece of sacred music. We usually chant AUM to keep the positive energy around us. It connects you with nature and all living beings.
Relax your mind and calm your mind by inducing AUM in your life forever. A hand-painted AUM complemented with selective colours can also help you in slowing down your nervous system.
It is the best painting for your bedroom or your living room. Get the canvas painting online or order it to customize it with the thread work. The multi-hued string design enriches the surroundings with peace and a spiritual feel.
6. Love is in the frame
We all are very selective when it comes to choosing images for the wall decor frames. It is undoubtedly special to pick and shortlist very few from the memories we have built over the years.
We suggest going a little eccentric and mixing it up with a group of canvas paintings. To choose the best wall painting for bedroom or living room, go for designs which reflect your personality or the thoughts.
7. Picture it before you act on it
Wall decor painting is not always about colours. Each artist has their own approach, and sometimes simple line designs can pass on much stronger messages than a mix of colours.
If you are looking for an inspired living wall, then go for this beautiful wall design that truly adds to your behaviour, mood & attitude.
8. Future design – Intelligent building urban cityscape
Paint the office walls with the skyline of your choice- depicting your ambition, a wall painting which pushes you to do extra every time you enter the office.
Keep the approach futuristic with intelligent building design. Look for the online wall painting design which influences you.
9. Enhance your visualization
Holding its roots in the Sanskrit language, a Mandala is a striking combination of geometrical symbols, helping you to focus better in life. Used as a tool for meditation, look for canvas painting online designs and choose the mandala which soothes your soul the most.
Adding a wall decor painting of mandala to your study room or the library can help you in focussing on the real matters.
10. Wall of imagination
A child’s imagination is the most naive yet pure in its form. Add a wall decor painting in the room and let them dream big. With their toys around, create a wall of fascination and passion, which keeps them preoccupied.
Wall painting design is not constricted to frames. Add a flavour of newness by painting the entire wall with the scape of their choice. It’s something your kid would always love to behold. Custom wall art to infuse energy in the area and life into the walls.
11. Vibrational Horse Mural
Cover the interiors or that special wall with a colourful horse mural. Getting a mural done inside the house or office space will always be special.
A horse mural created directly on the wall and located aesthetically assures the energy of success, fame, freedom, and speed. Other characteristics horses represent are prosperity, forward motion, growth, loyalty, and stamina
12. You concentrate better when the chakras are aligned
Speaking with facts in hand, the seven chakras bring alignment in your body- they are the spinning wheels of energy in your body. The wall decor paint of a yogic posture highlighting the chakras accelerates the manifestation.
Look out for canvas painting online or the oil paintings and add the wall decor painting in your home.
13. A progressive line design
Being the most fundamental element of the design, a line has an extreme strength. Add the line design to your office walls or the recreational rooms and create an aura which lets you integrate those progressive ideas & thoughts. We are sure that the dots will connect.
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Adding a wall decor painting undoubtedly enhances the arena. We suggest not to limit yourself with simple designs and approach. Explore the murals, graffiti, spray and 3D art, mandalas and bring the quirkiness to your life.
Simply look online for wall decor painting frames, or the easy search would be to add the base material like wall decor painting canvas. Using these will give you many design options to buy.
Add wall decor painting frames to your walls, with a smile on your face.
The options are many, and the choice is exclusively yours. Finalize the elements of what you would like to highlight from wall decor painting and let us know. We will get back to you with the best solution. If you want any of our designs from the above mentioned or you wish to customize it further, reach out to us on firstname.lastname@example.org.


SARAH JANE SUTTERFIELD
Sarah Jane Sutterfield received her BFA at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, majoring in Integrated Studio Arts and practicing sculpture, installation, and painting. Prior to graduating, Sutterfield participated in the residency program Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN). Post-graduation, Sutterfield has exhibited in exhibitions regionally from Eldorado, Kansas to Green Bay, Wisconsin. She maintains her studio practice as an artist in residence at Var Gallery and Studios in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Sutterfield is a multidisciplinary artist who primarily works with painting, sculpture, and installation. She devotes most of her time conducting research on the philosophies of abstraction, the object, and theories related to the perception of light in a contemporary art context. Her hyper palpable works feature paint tube marks and metallic film that gleams and radiates when lit. Through post-painterly strategies, anchored by an additive and subtractive process, she overworks the surfaces of her paintings to challenge concepts of traditional abstraction. Through layering, repetitive mark making, and bright colors, she is determined to bring the painting to its fullest objecthood.


I started paintings flowers just as a sort of "test' after the last series of paintings that were more urban and gritty and contained the "F-Word" in the titles.
So I thought, OK - I will paint some pretty flowers to offset the offensiveness of the "F" series.
Something in my head kept telling me that painting flowers is like Old-Lady painting.
Even though I know my flowers do not look like old lady paintings.
It kept bugging me.
But I am a persistent painter, if nothing else, and kept painting MORE flowers.
The more I paint the kinder I feel towards those flowers.
I think I am working my way through my own bias and now I am sorta liking flowers.
I admit, that I like the leaves a bit better than flowers - BUT I am still painting flowers.
All will be well.


A good painting makes people happy, and having the ability to create painting makes Nadeem Shaikh very blissful. What makes him special is that he uses his feet to create his paintings.
Mohammad Nadeem Riyasat Ali Shaikh was born without hands in Mumbai. From a very young age, he has been painting using his feet. He developed an interest in painting when he was in grade seven in a school for special children. Here, his teacher took the initiative to teach him art and now he is a professional artist making eye-catching painting. He is also master of portraits and has mde portraits of many celebrities and dignitaries of various organization. Some spectacular qualities of Nadeem is that he is easy to work with and highly committed to his painting. Needless to say he won’t rest until every painting and every work he undertook is completed as per schedule. A very humble person, he still wants to learn and achieve a milestone in the art world.
Lotus Learning Foundation has supported Mr. Nadeem Riyasat Ali Shaikh by giving him an opportunity to prepare gifts to be presented to guests at Global Dignity Day.


Jay has had no formal training. His self-disciplined commitment to his work has enabled him to master a number of mediums including oils, acrylics and watercolours. His development as an artist continues to flourish as he further cultivates his technique and evolves his style. Jay is renowned for his versatility as an artist. From bright woodland scenes full of texture and colour to hauntingly subtle moonlit beaches, Jay’s work demonstrates his ability to master a wide range of styles while maintaining his artistic identity.


B. 1960 Chicago
With 23 solo exhibitions and over 70 group shows, Megan Williamson is among the most prolific and community-minded artists represented by Rare Nest. She has exhibited internationally in Italy, Ireland, Canada and in dozens of shows in the United States. Her work is in more than one hundred private and corporate collections.
Williamson’s work has evolved dynamically throughout her career. From plein air and still life paintings reminiscent of Matisse - to new, wholly original allegorical and narrative works – Megan has mastered an expressive, painterly palette...


Working with a neutral colour palette on the walls of your home? You don’t have to repaint to transform the look of the room. Why not add interest and brighten your interior with a pop of colour. Just by adding one signature piece of furniture you can alter the entire feel and look of the room. You can achieve this by hanging a bright colourful piece of artwork, tapestry, add a rug with bountiful hues or select armchairs in your favourite colour to reflect your own style.


Appreciation and enjoyment of my paintings are aesthetic rather than intellectual. I am not concerned with what my paintings would mean, it is not an intellectual operation.
I have nothing to say about my paintings. It doesn't have any philosophy, advice or any message to convey. My paintings are just a visual excitement created by the form, composition and implication of light and shades. I want to create some emotional attachment with the beholder with the help of the objects, situation or composition of my paintings.
Painting for me is a journey, a journey at times laborious journey in learning, and I enjoy striving for the excellence.


I found a love of drawing when I was only 6 years old and my love of art continues to this very day! My styles range in many directions, but I have to admit that acrylic painting is my favorite. I enjoy painting flowers and landscapes.
One day while I was looking for a new direction, I decided on try one more style. The style I chose is actually a combination of clays and crystals such as the Swarovski crystals and I was thoroughly amazed at the end result. Due to the high demand, I started to sell my dollies and ship them worldwide.


Remember that weekend I skipped the football game? This is one of the things I did instead:
It was inspired by this pin:
and, like everything I do off Pinterest, was super easy. Here's how:
Canvas(es). I got four on sale at Michael's for $10!
Cheapo acrylic paint -- I used the kind that's like 59 cents a bottle at Walmart
Thin painter's tape (like the blue kind)
A note on the paint: I accidentally bought the red in glossy, but decided to use it anyway. Pat likes the glossy finish, but I liked the others better. I thought the red/glossy was streaky and it's definitely shiny.
You'll also notice I selected KU colors. That was part of my plan to make it boyfriend and boy-roommate approved. But I think lots of different colors would be lovely. :)
Step one: Paint the canvas white. My canvas started out white, but I am glad I painted it anyway because it made touch-ups easier.
Step two: Put the tape on your canvas in however many lines you like. I did fewer lines than the inspiration pin.
I also tried to have the tape pretty tight. If you look at the inspiration pin, their tape was looser and the paint got underneath, but I wanted clean lines.
Step three: Paint as many coats as you like! I did three.
Step five: Let dry and hang!
I'm pretty happy with the final product! (Sorry for the crappy photos, but I think they get the point across :) People comment on them when they see them, and they're much better than the big empty wall we had before!
What do you guys think? Have you done any easy DIYs lately?


Jared Sanders doesn’t just see the sweeping landscapes of the West. Nor does he focus on the Western lifestyle hinted at by barns and old trucks. Instead the Utah artist sees how they come together. His work is about exploring what we build and where we exist.
Sanders’ newest show, “Earth, Man and Sky,” featuring paintings of old barns and old trucks set against sweeping skies and endless prairie, is set to open with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Altamira Fine Art. It will hang through July 20.
The exhibit showcases all new work that depicts the Western landscape with small human influences like a barn in an open field.
“Artistically, I’m drawn to the juxtaposition of landscape contrasted with the man-made structures,” Sanders said.
He finds his subject matter on road trips from Arizona to Montana and sometimes even into the Midwest. He drives looking for interesting barns in interesting locations. It’s a task and a subject matter that never grow old.
“There is something about the West and where we live and what we see every day,” Sanders said. “It’s a part of me, and there’s always opportunity to see things differently.”
The landscape is changing as dilapidated barns disappear across the West, a shift that changes the scenery as well as his work.
“In some ways I do mourn the loss of these barns that are falling down, but on the other hand I am drawn to the whole evolution,” he said. “Some of the scenes I have are old barns, but I don’t mind the cars in front of it. The modern evolution is interesting to me. I’m not trying to depict a specific time or nostalgia; I’m trying to explore and depict what I see.”
The soft tones Sanders uses in his paintings give them a sense of calmness and, he hopes, convey a feeling of peace to the viewer. He doesn’t study color theory, but instead approaches it intuitively.
Sanders’ latest show features 16 new works. One painting, “Grandpa’s Truck,” shows a massive muted sky and an old truck parked next to a stack of hale bales. The truck reminded the painter of one his grandfather used to drive. He said it also embodies the themes of the show.
“There’s a lot of landscape, mixed with man’s mark on the land, and a lot of sky.” ￼


Apparently you aren't supposed to pursue too many different mediums, it makes you look unfocused. Unless you are a "great artist" preferably male and then you can break all the rules. I don't care. I can only sculpt so much and then I need to take a break. I can only paint, or draw or whatever and then I need to create space from the work. So what's the difference if I step back and do something non art related or I just work in another medium?
I'm pursuing multiple paths simultaneously if that makes me scattered, so be it...or maybe I'm just "prolific."
It's been so long since I had a place to work. Having a studio space still feels like a dream. I'm only just starting to believe it. While I still can't weld, nor set up a kiln, I can happily paint, draw, and hand-build at a decent scale. Maybe someday I'll make huge sculptures or paintings but for now this works.
I didn't realize just how many art supplies I'd been hoarding over the years when I wasn't able to make work. A beautiful tube of Old Holland oil paint, a brush, small canvases, drawing ink, various bits of tools and hardware, it was all bought, often with birthday money and then hidden away.
Now I have no excuses left. It's all here in this room of my own. I started pulling my acrylic paint stash out, bought when I thought I had a better chance of using it than oil paint, but soon I remembered why it never went anywhere. It didn't feel right. It doesn't flow. As soon as I dipped my brush in the oil paint and added some linseed oil, it felt real. It seems I'm a wet on wet painter and acrylic just can't compare. I draw with my brush, and let it happen. Acrylic feels like it would work if I was a more planned painter, maybe if I was the type that used grids. That's just not me. I'll continue to experiment with acrylic, but oil paint speaks to me.
The smell of my studio floods me with memories. I always remember that first moment I stepped into the art building at Cornell University when I was 17 and smelled the painting studios. It was like coming home. I took a painting class there during summer college and as cliche as it sounds, it was like finding myself. I just found pictures of those paintings and they have beautiful little moments in them.
In college, my painting professor, Harriet Shorr, urged me to be a painting major, but I was so seduced by the metal shop and the bronze foundry. I said I could paint on my own, but when would I have access to these kind of facilities again? This made her sad. She recently passed away and I bought her book. I've been thinking of her this week as I paint 3 glasses in a portrait of my son I've started. I feel like I'm in a class again. Setting up challenges for myself and practicing non attachment. It doesn't matter if it's good. Just do the work. Two days of painting and I step away from the work, time to touch the clay again. Last week it was the same. I completed a dog painting and then hand built more panties. Maybe for me this is balance. I always need time for the work to ferment. With this little room, I can still keep creating while that happens.


Photo gallery: First-graders celebrate a 'Freedom from Want' for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, the first-graders in Iris Goldfarb’s art class at Bowman Elementary School share their interpretations of Norman Rockwell’s painting, “Freedom From Want.”
You can see the painting yourself at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. It was painted in 1943, and is part of a collection of four paintings depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech given in 1941.
For information on the Norman Rockwell Museum’s holiday programs and more about Norman Rockwell, visit the museum's Web site.