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How to Protect Artwork From Damage in Storage
| March 3, 2012 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
Art collectors may find themselves in the situation where it is necessary to store valuable high-end artwork. Proper storage of artwork is crucial to the life of the art piece. Without the right conditions, sculptures and paintings can wear away over time. This ruins the beauty of the piece and devalues the product. The Right…
The New York City Draft Riots of 1863
| February 29, 2012 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
Drafting men into military service has never been a popular move (not even during WW II). Ordering someone to take up arms as opposed to them doing it voluntarily has always produced its share of deserters and unrest among some of the population throughout history. From the Revolution through the Gulf War, people in this…
Airbrush Lettering
| February 19, 2012 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
Lettering is and always will be the bread and butter of T-shirt airbrushing. You will earn most of your income using and learning to properly market various lettering styles. Letter can be a stand alone design that can sell for $3- $15 or a great accent to a masterpiece portrait. You live by your lettering…
George Segal (1924-2000): American Still Life
| February 5, 2012 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
The first time I came face to face with a George Segal sculpture, I was entranced. It wasn’t the materials used, nor was it the pose the “plaster people” had been positioned in. No, my fascination that day in the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington DC, was with the feeling of hollow shells. Understand, I am…
How Much is the Picasso in My Attic Worth?
| June 18, 2011 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Uncategorized |
You’ve all seen the headlines announcing a previously-unknown masterpiece worth millions of dollars was found… in an attic, at a garage sale, in a thrift shop, or even in a church or other public place. Or you’re wondering how much the work of an unknown artist that you bought twenty years is worth today –…
How to Purchase Feng Shui Art? Paintings for Living Room
| May 24, 2011 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Uncategorized |
Feng Shui art is the latest fad sweeping the country. Everything in department and specialty stores have items labelled Feng Shui. Before you purchase learn about the meaning of the picture and why you want it in your home. All art is Feng Shu art. A drawing from a child, watercolor done by you, a…
A Museum Lovers Guide to Rome
| November 3, 2010 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
You may find scores of beautiful cities in the world, but you won’t find the city like Rome. Rome, you know, is cut from different stuff. It has its own tastes of romance and art. There are numerous magnificent museums and art galleries in the world, but the museums and art galleries of Rome have…
Early Sea Voyages: Ancient Ships and Mariners
| October 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
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A relief at the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt, carved ca. 1480 B.C., shows a merchant ship on a trading expedition. Credit: Courtesy of Stephane Begoin The earliest records of sea voyages are from ancient Egypt, dating back 5000 years. At about the same time, a number of other seafaring civilizations…
Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall: Best Performances, DVDs, Books, Videos
| September 1, 2010 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Uncategorized |
From the outset, Herbert von Karajan, leader of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, championed the 1956 competition entry of Hans Scharoun for a new concert hall. Von Karajan believed that Scharoun’s revolutionary concept of performance in the round was ideally suited to the musical interpretation of the orchestra.
Bob Ross Master Paint Set: Joy of Painting Master Set and Videos
| August 19, 2010 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
Let Bob Ross, host of tv’s popular joy of painting show get you started painting beautiful landscapes.
