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11 Virtual Art Museum Tours That Will Cost You Nothing
Are you stuck at home and getting tired of watching Netflix? Why not try to go on a virtual tour to see some of the world’s most excellent art museums right from your couch? Virtual museum tours are a great way to be able to see some of the best art in the world without…
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25 Facts About The Christus Statue Artist Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
The Christus statue is one of the most well-known statues of Christ. The sculpture is the work of the 19th-century Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Bertel Thorvaldsen was born into poverty in Copenhagen Denmark. He was accepted to the Royal Danish Academy of Art at a young age. While he was there he won an award…
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5 Tips To Using Gold Leaf On Your Paintings
Using gold leaf can add a lot to your paintings and artwork. I have always loved using gold leaf for my artwork so I use gold and silver leaf a lot in my paintings. Gold leaf is a material that is made out of either real gold or bronze. Some gold leaf material can oxidize…
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22 Facts About Carl Larsson, The Swedish Artist, and Illustrator
Carl Larsson is an iconic Swedish Artist. If you travel to Sweden, you will find the reproduction of many of his prints and artwork on various products. He is like the Norman Rockwell of Sweden as he painted so many wonderful scenes from Swedish daily life in a way no one else has since. Carl…
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What Are The Characteristics Of The Arts And Crafts Movement?
During the arts and crafts movement, there was a lot of change and different artistic movements taking place. For this reason, it can be confusing as to what are the characteristics of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The Arts and Crafts movement started in Britain and swept over Europe and the United States. The movement…
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Complete Guide to Selling Your Artwork at the High Point Furniture Market
Many artists sell their artwork at the High Point, North Carolina furniture market. This furniture and home decor trade show is one of the largest trade shows in the world. High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina takes place during April and October each year. Many artists will sell their artwork or art prints directly…
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Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909), Painter of Cats & Dogs
A fantastic woman artist that many may not know about is the Dutch artist Henriette Ronner-Knip. She is famous for her many beautiful paintings of dogs and cats. Henriette Ronner-Knip came from a family of artists. She became in charge of the family’s finances and other legal obligations at an early age, so she started…
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18 Facts About The Artist Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834 – 1890)
When I think of paintings that depict the life of Christ, I normally think about the Danish artist Carl Heinrich Bloch. Carl Bloch was one of the most important Danish artists of all time. One of Denmark’s greatest artists, Carl Bloch, almost did not become an artist. His parents wanted him to join the Navy,…
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Procreate App Ideas, Using Procreate To Help Your Art
Procreate is a great app that you can use on your Apple iPad to lay out your paintings and help you become a better artist. There are a lot of great things about Procreate. Procreate will help save you time because it will help you plan your painting; you will not need to paint over…
