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Why Is The Chinese Artist Ai Wei Wei So Famous? 7 Reasons Why
Perhaps no other contemporary Chinese artist is as popular as Ai Wei Wei. Most people, when they think of contemporary Chinese art, they think of Ai Wei Wei. Ai Wei Wei is an extremely captivating artist who produces some amazing art installations. His art speaks of political activism as he continues to place himself in…
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The Cambodian Ikat, By Anita Louise Hummel, Ikat Fabric on Canvas
I have spent a lot of time in Cambodia and one of the things that I have always enjoyed is the amazing hand woven fabrics that the Cambodian weavers are able to produce. Cambodia’s handweavers can produce can intricate handwoven fabrics. The Cambodian Ikat is an original oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. The painting…
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The Rooster and the African Necklace, By Anita Louise Hummel
Who knew that a Rooster could wear an African necklace? Well, this Rooster that I have painted can gracefully and eloquently wear an African hand-crafted necklace. The Rooster and the African Necklace is an original oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. The oil painting is of an almost white rooster wearing a very hand-crafted-looking African…
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The Selfie, By Anita Louise Hummel – Even Dogs Can Take Selfies
So many times when I see people taking selfies of themselves with their phones. It has made me think – what would it be like if our dogs were able to also take selfies of themselves? The Selfie is an original oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. This oil painting is medium to bright oil…
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Similarities of Expressionism and Impressionism Art And Their Differences
The similarities and differences in Expressionism and impressionism art movements can sometimes be confusing. Many people think they are the same art movement, but they are actually quite different. The Impressionism and Expressionism art movements started in Europe, but the impressionism movement started before the Expression art movement. Each movement has different looks of art…
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What Type Of Artist Is The Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama?
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist that is well-known around the world. She has produced a variety of artworks that have been shown in many major museums around the world. Yayoi Kusama calls herself an obsessional artist or an artist who does stereotypical repetition. Her art does not fit into one single art movement. Kusama…
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Is Procreate Worth It? 11 Reasons Why Artists Should Use Procreate
Many fine artists ask themselves if the Procreate iPad app is really worth it? Even if the Procreate app is not very expensive, other costs are still involved with purchasing an Ipad or the time you need to use the Procreate App. Procreate is an Ipad app that is definitely worth the cost and time…
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11 Interesting Facts About Traditional Hawaiian Art
Anyone traveling to Hawaii should also learn a bit about Hawaii’s art and culture. Hawaiian art has a fascinating history. Hawaiian art is divided into three main periods of art: pre-European art, Nonnative Hawaiian Art, and Hawaiian Art With Western Influences. After Captain Cook arrived in Hawaii in 1773, traditional Hawaiian art changed as the…
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From Ulaanbaatar, By Anita Louise Hummel, Painting of A Nomadic Woman
I traveled to Mongolia and decided that I needed to paint a Mongolian woman. My painting entitled From Ulaanbaatar is a result of this trip. From Ulaanbaatar is an oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. The painting shows a nomadic woman dressed in traditional clothes. The painting uses bright colors and gold leaf for the…
