Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The paints are derivative from natural. The Nakkash are a group of people of painters residing in the quaint Andhra town. For centuries, they have been creation colorful works on canvas, known as paintings. The themes of the paintings are resulting from the Indian epics, mythology and nature.

The power of Mughal miniature paintings has found its way in the Paintings since the medieval period. The miniature works are done on soft white wood called Ponniki, which is hardened by smear it with tamarind seed paste and layer it with fine muslin and pipe clay. The colors used are extracting from plants and minerals. Against a dark background, the paintings are highlighted in gold color derivative from herbal juices.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

If you are planning a birthday party for your pre-teen, or planning a fun project for your group to do at their next meeting, this idea might be just right for you. Painting on foam sun visors is easy to do and will also give you a great sun hat to wear to the beach, out in the garden, or even when you play golf.

There is no preparation that has to be done prior to painting. They are very easy to paint on for those who are new to painting. They are also very affordable and will allow you to keep the fee for the project to a minimum.

This type of sun visor is easy to obtain. Many of your local craft and hobby stores stock them. All you have to do is find the time to stop by to pick them up. If you are unsure, you might want to call first to make sure they are in stock. Depending on the amount needed, it may be necessary for you to order them.

I would suggest either coming up with possible designs that can be painted on them prior to your gathering, or just allow each person access to the paint, the painting tools, and let their imagination get the best of them. They could do funky designs with different types of paint brushes, polka dots, or use stamps to create their designs. Stencils could be used with this project. You might even suggest that each person bring something from home they might like to use on their visor.

Monday, February 8, 2010

One can’t assist but wonder number of nattily decent citizens sitting countless nights at International auction houses viz. Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips de Pury in coming after that two weeks. A good percentage could be of serious bidders and others would be voyeurs eager to watch an implosion of art market. It’s now being years that collectors and media have been to come for the day when prices would finally top. But this time sale houses are hopeful that time will take a toll and things will play out well as they did three months ago in London, when, in spite of global financial nausea, a Francis Bacon triptych painting fetched $51.6 million.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Small paintings are today among the most sought after souvenirs from Rajasthan. All major centers of miniatures, namely Kishangarh, Udaipur, Jaipur and Marwar have their own styles of depicting spiritual and court scenes. Paintings of women are another theme, which Kishangarh has perfect as the Indian Mona Lisa.

Pichhwais of Nathdwara wholly show the scenes of life of Lord Krishna. Phad is another style painted on long cloths using red colors, which habitually depict the entire life story of popular local legend Pabuji.

Friday, February 5, 2010


One of my first exciting discoveries after moving to Mooresville was the amazing array of art available, predominantly from the Southeastern United States. Southern Folk Art can be colorful, whimsical, theatrical and fun and can also be highly collectable. If you haven’t had an occasion to view the superb verity of Southeastern Folk Art and meet some the endowed artists from all over the Southeast.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Painting to culture

One of my long-ago times as a child was looking at my parent's art books. I didn't like leaving to the museum. That meant short-lived up an afternoon of play and stuffing for me into clothing that made me feel claustrophobic. It meant being eyed doubtfully by curators who I now understand were guarding treasures for the public good. But back then I simply didn't like the feeling of not being trusted.

When I got a little older, I in progress looking at bookstores as kinder, gentler museums. My all time favorites for cheap artistic thrills are museum catalogues. I go to Strand's bookstore, which has display catalogues of all kinds of artwork, from 19th century American painting to sculpture to European furnishings.

Even better is the letters of art post cards. They are a reasonably priced way to own something beautiful. Though it may be true that nothing can contrast to an original painting, I seldom have time for such delight.

What I liked about looking at an art book is that I didn't have to trade an afternoon of play for creative enjoyment. My parents told me that some day I would be grateful for all the trips to museums. The only error they made was calling it "culture". That held no petition for me at all. I liked it much better when they just said that someone tinted really great pictures. Even today, looking at a good painting is like consumption a good Pilsner with my eyes.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

I get a lot of emails with questions about the beeswax tech paintings that I use for my paintings. So, I decided to make a video loyal to the technique exclusively. This painting is a good instance because it uses lots of different types of papers which react to the beeswax differently. It's attractive technical...with no fun music...but I expect you'll still like it.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

An interesting curiosity found the painting with the intention of was created with different types of fluorescent bacteria. Nathan Shaner’s rendition of a San Diego beach scene was made using a kind of living paint collected of eight color palette of bacterial colonies expressing fluorescent proteins derived from GFP and the red-fluorescent coral protein dsRed. The insignia include BFP, mTFP1, Emerald, Citrine, mOrange, mApple, mCherry and mGrape.

Friday, January 29, 2010


We prepare & provide tremendous ceramic paintings of Ganesha which are available in different colors and patterns. These ceramic paintings have complicated designs painted on them which give them a unique look and appeal. These ceramic paintings are known for their exclusive designs, beauty and fine artistry.

We also modify these ceramic paintings as per the client’s specific requirements.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

We have a large variety of traditional tole trays. Our toleware trays are innovative and in very nice condition. We have cottage scruffy style with some lovely wear and patina. We also hold tole painted wood trays and paper / papier mache trays. We focus in hand painted vintage and antique trays. We search more than New England to stock our store with the finest! Check back often as we add inventory every day.

One of our specialties is hand over painted paper / papier mache trays. All of our trays are in very nice situation and most were made and hand painted in Japan. These wonderful period trays were richly colored to bring out the timeless beauty of papier mache.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The C J Koh Online Gallery is album of oil paintings by Mr Koh Choon Joo a lawyer, Magistrate, self-taught artist and an avid art collector. The complete collection consists of 476 paintings on plywood, with the exception of one which was painted on canvas. A selection of his paintings is displayed in the C J Koh Law Library in remembrance of his generosity and vision. Chinese online calligraphy and paintings from famous local calligraphers and painters such as Pan Shou, Lim Tzu Peng, Phua Cheng Phue, Lim Mu Hua, Khoo Siew Hwa, Tan Kee Sek, Chang Kwang Wee and Tan Yee Hong. A selection of these works is displayed in the Chinese Library.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

In Paintings of natural world and rocks, I use the same technique of doing the under painting first, then applying color in a mottled way with a dry brush for the rock texture.

The strokes in the upper left corner depicting the good tree branches are also done with a dry-brush.
This is a detail technique, when you do not draw on much water on the brush, but apply the color with a brush that is not dripping wet.

You have quite a bit of manage with this method, but it should be used for textures and detail. You cannot paint a sky with a dry brush lacking it taking a week!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

L.A.-based artist animator Lynne Naylor has a show of new attractive, eerie, pop surrealist paintings Modern Gallery in Palm Springs, CA. Along with her beautiful paintings; Naylor is known for her work on The Ren & Stimpy Show and The Powerpuff Girls. The mood, colors, and work of art of this series, titled Arlice's Odyssey, take my breath away. I was excited to learn that these paintings are the basis of a three-part illustrates storybook that will be published next year. The show opening is from 7 to 10pm and will feature the live psy-fi sound of Sir Cosmo Cosmopollus aka Naylor's multitalented husband, painter Chris Riccardi. Arlice's Odyssey is also views in online at Naylor's Web site.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Old paintings of a horned White Park cow. Note the depth of body, the well set udder, and the kindly nature of this quite attractive and contented representation of this ancient breed, and mainly look at those black tipped horns. Some old writings about this breed explain them as having black tipped horns in this very style, yet we don't see this trait consistently in modern animals posture the label Ancient White Park.

Within the White Park Cattle Society of the UK's own dogma and history of the breed they involuntarily provide historical evidence via this painting of the absolute close kinship of the polled and horned varieties of the ancient White Park type. Merely remove the horns and you have a tremendous example of what all breeders of polled British White cattle strive to have grazing in their pastures today.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

This painting depicts a male wood duck in climax plumage among skunk cabbage. I have seen this scene many times, and I finally got the picture out of my head and onto paper. Hand stretched more MDF & Wood frames. Protecting varnish that helps prevent fading and water damage

Monday, January 18, 2010

Indian Painting is an old ritual, with ancient texts exactness theories of color and subjective accounts signifying that it was general for households to paint their doorways or inside rooms where guests resided.

Cave painting of Ajanta, Bagh and Sittanvasal and temple paintings show to a love of naturalism. Indian paintings are gifting an artistic range that extends from the early society to the present day. This form of art in India is glowing and lively, refined and complicated and bold and energetic at the same time.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I collect these stones from the rivers and waters place. Shaped and smoothed through the moving water, I paint and varnish each one and frame them in custom made Perspex boxes.

Painting Stones are from China and are attractive examples of dendritic jasper. The color and design is natural paintings. Each stone tells a story of its own in its landscape-like designing.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Tole Painting

It is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture.

It came into practice in New England(18th century) and was also extensively carried on among German immigrants in Pennsylvania. A separate, related tradition occurs among Scandinavian countries and immigrants. German tole painting may concentrate more on metal and tin objects, while Scandinavian may concentrate more on wooden objects and furniture. Two traditions vary slightly in patterns as well.

Modern tole painting typically uses long-lasting,inexpensive and sturdy acrylic paints. Good quality wooden work is sealed, primed and sanded before the decorative paint is applied.

As a craft, tole painting has an advantage as a bad painting can be sanded off and repainted.



Tuesday, January 5, 2010

As explained this painting was planned to demonstrate the quality of work you can imagine if you select to purchase from our added paint to order page - the model oil painting can be compared with this, the painting you would have customary.

The fading is the light sparkly of the canvas, I had to reimburse by darkening the green-tone slightly.

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