General Art Info

Art Galleries and Where to Find Them!

by Amanda Matthewman on November 28, 2009

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When most people think of art galleries, they think of fancy parties with champagne and interesting finger foods. They probably also think of high priced art that most of us mere mortals simply cannot afford to own, even if we had the desire to lavish our hard-earned cash on a piece of art anyway! There [...]

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The Art Nouveau Style

by Amanda Matthewman on November 28, 2009

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There have been many influential artistic movements over the years, Art Nouveau being one of the most popular with the general public. Artists, architects and designers all fell under its spell during the 1880s, producing highly stylized pieces of work. Examples of magnificent buildings in the style can be found all over Europe, particularly in [...]

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What is Acrylic Painting?

by Amanda Matthewman on November 28, 2009

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There are several different mediums for painters to work in and choosing one is usually based on the effect the artist wants to achieve. Acrylic painting however, is sometimes feared by novice artists because it is very fast drying and one needs to work quickly. It does have many positive aspects, one of which is [...]

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