Artist at Work

Easels are widely used by different kinds of artists to display a two-dimensional piece of art, or to hold a work surface, such as paper or canvas, at a desirable height. There are two common styles and three common uses for easels. There are also many modified styles of easels, as well as various materials [...]

Using Different Inks for Versatility

Another great tool for scrapbooking is ink and the stamp pad. Stamping is a way of personalizing items that we use every day. It is another great technique in scrapbooking; something that even a child can use. It can also be used in personalizing party crafts. Stamp initials or the full name of a child [...]

Experimentation will Help Improve your Works

Take your camera everywhere. Experiment with lighting, exposure and composition. You will learn a lot with experimentation. Take your camera to the park and take shots of your son hitting balls. That will teach you a lot about the use of natural light.
Take your camera to your daughter’s ballet recital. Ballet photographs can be [...]

Keep it Sharp

My son really dreads the time when school opening is about to come. I try to convince him that going back to school can be very enjoyable. One of the things that I do to convince him is letting him choose his own school supplies. One of the things that he really insists in choosing [...]

All Occasion Cards

I love to receive cards from family and friends. These would be the all occasion cards that contain words of inspiration or just a simple “how are you doing” card. I specially love these cards if they are handmade. A lot of my friends and family know this so they try to send me Cuttlebug [...]

handcrafted jewelry artists

Are you interested in unique handmade jewelry? Are you non-traditional and would rather have an unadorned but well designed piece of bling? If you don’t go for the conventional but prefer innovative designs, you should see handcrafted jewelry artists. Jewelry artists take into account artistic design, functionality and the interaction of the piece with the [...]

snowman print

Christmas is the perfect time of year for family and friends to gather together and find time for each other. It’s also a good opportunity to bond while snuggling up near the fire and telling lots of stories.
Brighten the atmosphere more by bringing in the refreshing chill of the season indoors. Display a [...]

landscape art

Art, when captured in print, can do wonders to a home. For a lovely wall decor, a framed landscape art may be positioned in one of the bare walls of the living room. Beautiful landscapes are indeed relaxing to the eye.
The shades of green blended usually with a little bit of sunlight can be captured [...]

Brenda Harris Tustian

I was impressed by the collection from Brenda Harris Tustian. She really knows what art should be about. Fine art has all but disappeared with the Masters. But there is a revival with Tustian.
She has a true feel for the arts. And the interpretations are simply inspired. I love her body of work.

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