Jackson Pollock s canvases are alive with energy and full of radicalism. Working as an artist through the depressed 1930s he painted large pieces fearlessly despite the inhospitable social terrain of a nation in crisis. Pollack came to use Surrealist lessons to inform his depictions of the unconscious mind in the late 1930s and 1940s as [...]\" The post Jackson Pollock appeared first on A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Art .
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The Gift of Art
I loved Leisha Hiester’s blog “Choosing Art You Can Live With”. Now I am the furthest thing from a trained artist, but I hold art in the highest regard. Art is the human expression of the infinite, that which is totally unnecessary yet so revered throughout history. Why on Earth did someone crawl a mile [...]"The post The Gift of Art appeared first on A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Art.
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Van Gogh and Paul Gachet
Vincent van Gogh uses his doctor, Paul Gachet as his subject for his oil painting entitled “Portrai of Dr. Gachet,” done in 1890. Van Gogh originally started painting with watercolors in school, but eventually by the 1880s, he turned to oil painting. While he is best known for his landscapes, several of his portraits, such [...]"The post Van Gogh and Paul Gachet appeared first on A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Art.
http://usacanvasartblog.com/van-gogh-and-paul-gachet/Sunday, April 7, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Best Friends
Best Friends is a beautiful hand painted original wall art fixture made of canvas with a set of four beautiful hand painted ready to hang canvas pieces. The focus of this art work is a beautiful sunset that the artist has so beautifully captured in this great canvas work of art. The artist captures the [...]"
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Yoberry Frozen Yogurt Bar
Welcome to Yoberry, self-serve premium frozen yogurt bar! At Yoberry we focus on bringing you a high quality, great tasting frozen yogurt. We started Yoberry because we wanted to make an experience that is better than anything out there. We offer over 50 flavors of frozen yogurt such as Candy Bar Smash and Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel. Greek Frozen Yogurt such as Java Caramel Cup and Honey Vanilla. Our Frozen yogurt is either low-fat, nonfat or NO sugar added. The incredible thing is that our yogurt tastes better than ice cream and is much healthier for you. At Yoberry we also offer 100% certified organic flavors such as Chocolate-Raspberry and Kiwi. When you are finished filling your cup with your favorite flavors of frozen yogurt it’s onto the toppings bar and boy to we have some of the freshest fruit and most unique toppings available! Reese Pieces, black berry’s, crushed almonds, cheese cake bites, marshmallow sauce the list goes on and on with over 50 toppings to choose from!
http://www.yoberryonline.comWhy Art Matters
I remember the moment that art became important to me. Okay, if I’m being honest, it wasn’t the first time that art became important to me since I have grown up with books. Books are art—no doubt about that. But I remember the moment that an image made me stop in my tracks. Have you [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/art-matters/Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Canvas Paintings
Of all the varied forms of art, painting I believe is the most meaningful one. It is the most extraordinary presentation of colors. It’s not modern. It’s history date back to times immemorial. Over time, several supporting medium for paintings have been in use. Originally, wooden planks were used very commonly. But with the advent [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/canvas-paintings/Friday, March 1, 2013
Figurative Art
The scene is perfectly painted: lush lines and subtle shading, light and shadow cobbled together to reveal a moment in time. It’s art in its most familiar form, examining the world and those who live within it. The characters are confidently drawn and the meanings are clear. This is Figurativism and its place among history [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/figurative-art/Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wholesale DG Sunglasses
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Choosing a Pair of Sunglasses – What Are Your Options?
When you are planning to choose a new pair of sunglasses, how many options do you really have? You might be thinking What Are Your Options? appeared first on Everything Sunglasses by Mass Vision.
http://massvisionsunglassblog.com/choosing-a-pair-of-sunglasses-what-are-your-options/JOHANNES VERMEER: ART AND MYSTERY
Soft light, rich colors, striking details, and an aura of mystery mark the paintings of Johannes Vermeer.The 17th century Dutch painter often chose to paint everyday scenes such as a woman reading a letter or a servant preparing a meal. In an era where many artists depicted great battles or biblical figures, Vermeer’s focus on [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/johannes-vermeer-art-mystery/Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Mesmerized by the Pre-Raphaelites
They were a Brotherhood. Capital B. All young Englishmen. Femme fatales were their specialty. A strange obsession with Tennyson’s fateful title character from the 1842 poem “The Lady of Shalott” thwarted them. Landscape dominated. Pseudo-religious iconography hinted at spiritual disillusion yet simultaneously toward wandering, an overwhelming desire for glory. Who were these Pre-Raphaelites, and how [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/mesmerized-pre-raphaelites/Saturday, February 16, 2013
The Captivation of Andy Warhol’s Artwork
It seems these days that everyone knows the name he was inspiring and his work can captivate you and make you wonder what truly motivated him to create what [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/captivation-andy-warhols-artwork/Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Kandinsky’s Approach
Ever walk through a museum and find yourself face to face with something that looks like an explosion of shapes and color on a canvas? You stand there trying to make sense of the image and wonder why it is considered museum-quality art. At the same time, you suddenly feel energized, hopeful, maybe even a [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/kandinskys-approach/Sunday, February 10, 2013
Different Ways to Go with Custom Made Art
Have you ever gone on vacation and taken such a picturesque photo of the ocean and beach at sunset that it looked like a piece of art? Or have you finally gotten your entire family together for that gorgeous family photo that you want to preserve forever? There is a way to keep these memories [...]"
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How to Decorate with Animal Canvas Art
Animal canvas art is growing in popularity in the world of home decoration. No longer are gigantic elephants and ferocious lions limited to the plains of Africa. These animals can call your living your living room their new home with animal canvas art. Wild and realistic animal scenes are very popular due to the fact [...]"
http://usacanvasartblog.com/decorate-animal-canvas-prints/How to Decorate with Animal Canvas Prints
Animal canvas print art is growing in popularity in the world of home decoration. No longer are gigantic elephants and ferocious lions limited to the plains of Africa. These animals can call your living your living room their new home with animal canvas art. Wild and realistic animal scenes are very popular due to the [...]"
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