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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Budding Trees

Budding Trees is a wonderfully edgy and deliciously dark take on the centerpiece of the artwork. It is a twisting, slightly abstracted tree branch that has buds ready to bloom any moment. If you are looking for something truly striking and unusual to hang- this is the piece for you! The tree looms in the center of the canvas, and as far as it's branches extend, other worlds are created. The tree, however, remains the focal point and is stands out against the bold red background that that makes it pop out against the canvas behind it. The composition and design of this canvas art piece bridges different worlds and color spectrums. The subdued color palette of the piece serves to make the canvas feel like an antique from a far away land and adds to the simple, rustic affect of the canvas painting. It's understated elegance and romantic and exotic appeal make it perfect to add some spice to a dull room. It's muted, soft colors make it easy to incorporate into any living space as well as soften a room with harsh light or angles, such as an office. The piece, while darker in palette and nature than many landscapes, is refreshing because it is daring. It incorporates typical subjects and transforms them into something fascinating and dangerous, and does so while utilizing an unusual format.
This hand-painted, original canvas painting features luminous, bold shapes and colors, similar to a Fauvist painting but with a unique flair.

The original canvas painting comes on a single canvas which emphasizes the unique settings reaching across the canvas without being interrupted by jumps in the canvas. The single piece also allows for a diverse and interesting experience of the piece, and allows the purchaser a great deal of freedom when it comes to hanging the painting and altering the wall space between each panel. This allows the piece to have a variable width and fill any number of spaces in an agreeable manner. This layout emphasizes the central motif and strengthens the mood of the piece. If you are interested in the dark and dramatic color scheme, exploring the Cityscape Canvas selection of this site will provide you with an opportunity to discover similar scenes, although transposed into an urban environment. In addition, a piece entitled Clean Heavens explores a comparable subject in a three panel design, yet with a different color scheme and mood.

Ash and Crimson

Ash and Crimson is a beautiful, moving abstract landscape that gracefully synergizes modern aesthetics and the emotional impact of the most traditional scenes from art history. This large abstract piece of artwork utilizes vivid colors and careful, detailed brush strokes to suggest movement and images rather than depicting a straightforward subject. It is the suggestion presented in Ash and Crimson that makes it most interesting, as it combines deep, haunting shades of red with hints of black and neutral beiges. These colors, when paired are both eye catching and aesthetically pleasing, suitable for the color schemes of many rooms. Yet, it is the carefully introduced bands of color, and the emphasis on color and detail that make this canvas painting so moving. Although we appear to be looking at a very straigthforward, abstract painting, there is the hint of something more concrete in the colors of Ash and Crimson. Each viewer that comes to this piece will find something different, whether it is a desolate landscape, a clouded sky, or the interior of a painted room. This versatility is what makes Ash and Crimson so unique and endlessly fascinating.

In addition to the artist's modern, yet nuanced sensibilities at work in this painting, the layout of the piece, across five separate panels that vary in size and shape, increases the excitement and emotion already evident in this magnificent and original canvas artwork. The multiple panels grow in size as we draw toward the center of the piece, and then decreases as the eye moves outwards. This quality makes the piece as a whole very attractive when mounted on a large wall. At approximately five feet in length, this painting is most appropriate for a large space, but its multi-paneled layout makes it versatile, and accomodating for larger and smaller spaces. The lush, warm colors at work in Ash and crimson will made a beautiful addition to a number of living and working spaces, and will without a doubt add a bit of drama to any wall. If you would like to discover more diverse and unique paintings like this one, try exploring our Cityscape Canvas gallery, in which you will find layered and expressive scenes that are deeply effecting in the manner of Crimson and Ash. Abstract Madness is one piece in particular that may be of interest to you if you enjoy Ash and Crimson. Ash and Crimson is a beautiful, moving abstract landscape that gracefully synergizes modern aesthetics and the emotional impact of the most traditional scenes from art history. This large abstract piece of artwork utilizes vivid colors and careful, detailed brush strokes to suggest movement and images rather than depicting a straightforward subject. It is the suggestion presented in Ash and Crimson that makes it most interesting, as it combines deep, haunting shades of red with hints of black and neutral beiges. These colors, when paired are both eye catching and aesthetically pleasing, suitable for the color schemes of many rooms. Yet, it is the carefully introduced bands of color, and the emphasis on color and detail that make this canvas painting so moving. Although we appear to be looking at a very straigthforward, abstract painting, there is the hint of something more concrete in the colors of Ash and Crimson. Each viewer that comes to this piece will find something different, whether it is a desolate landscape, a clouded sky, or the interior of a painted room. This versatility is what makes Ash and Crimson so unique and endlessly fascinating.

Crimson Curves

Crimson Curves is a very unique display of modern abstract artwork! Crimson Curves is a simple canvas that is divided into three sections. In each section is a continuation of lines sprung from the edge of the canvas that gives this piece a distinct and beautiful look. The painting incorporates a simple collection of colors- from a bold red to dark blue black with highlights of white. In addition to the array of colors united in this canvas, the lines are depicted in the different sections of this piece. The lines portray the movement of a peaceful fountain that will bring serenity anywhere it is hung. The intense red background gives dimension to the subject lines which makes them pop from the canvas. This canvas is endlessly interesting and impossible to clearly define because it portrays so much beauty into such a small amount of space. Anyone who is interested in exploring the ways in which different styles and subjects can work together to create accord in a single harmonious piece, should be interested in this distinctive abstract piece.

Although this piece is represented on three canvases, that never the less work together to create one large, far reaching and breathtaking painting. This piece is suitable for a wide variety of rooms and decorating schemes. The exploration of subject and tone works very well on multiple canvases because it forces the viewer to draw comparisons between the different sections of the piece and make meaningful connections across the material. For more original canvas paintings that share some of the qualities of this piece, try browsing the Modern Canvas section of our website. If you are interested in viewing another piece that shares a lot of the themes of Crimson Curves, take a look at Abstract Lime.

How to Improve Your Custom Tattoo Designs

Finding a tattoo design is easy. There are a wide selection of these designs in magazines, books, tattoo designers' portfolios, and of course, online tattoo galleries and marketplaces. However, finding the best design to suit you is quite tricky, which is why custom design tattoos are now a trend. But is there a way to improve custom tattoo designs? Yes, one could improve it in more ways than one.

If you are searching for a custom tattoo design for yourself, always remember that it is something personal. 'Personal' in a sense that it represents your whole being, the statement you want to convey to the world. Tattoos reflect who you are as a person, so the best design is something that has meaning for you.

The first thing to do is to draw an original design, or something based on an existing design with modifications to suit your personality. There are websites that provide tattoo maker software, with which you can create your own design. You could try some different colors or combination of colors, use different fonts, if any, and modify other technical details such as size and thickness of each line.

If you are not up on technical details you could consult tattoo designers and ask for their opinion on how to improve your custom tattoos. Tattoo artists are open to communication, open to suggestions and willing to help with the details for a prospective client. They can provide helpful facts regarding technical details such as color, size and part of the body to be inked. Tattoo designers are concerned about consumer satisfaction.

Furthermore, if you are not particularly skilled at drawing, you should allow a professional tattoo artist to do the job. A designer can bring your tattoo design to life perfectly, if you provide him or her with specific details of your ideal tattoo. Do not hesitate to tell him what you need and want. Always remember, your tattoo is you and that the artist is just using your body as his canvas to create the artwork; so be bold. This doesn't mean though, that you shouldn't be careful.

Before the needle and ink touch your body, ensure that the artist does a stencil, so mistakes can be avoided. Covering up a tattoo is messy, but removing one is expensive, and a painful process that you would not want to undergo. So it is better to be safe than have regrets.

There are various designs and themes to choose from. Finding the perfect tattoo design for you needs patience and resourcefulness. You must study each design piece carefully. In that way, you will be able to choose one that is perfect for you.

Finding a great artist is crucial in making your tattoo image the best artwork you can. They are the people who breathe life into a simple design. Just remember, your body is the canvas for this intricate form of artwork. Choose a tattoo design that you will love over and over again.

Kristen Dunn is a tattoo enthusiast and professional tattoo designer who has created thousands of thought provoking, elegant, and funky tattoos for her clients.She has a vast collection of custom designs to her credit. Winner of several awards and accolades, Kristen is now a founding member of the world's largest custom tattoo design community at CreateMyTattoo. View her tattoo collection or read more on her blog here.

Learn more about Picasso Foundation in Malaga

The main objective of the invention by the City of Malaga in 1988, is to never forget the way of Picasso around the world showing the artist's works. Headquarters located near the historic center of Malaga city next to the reformed and peaceful Plaza de la Merced and specifically in the Casa Natal de Picasso, formerly called Casas de Campos.

In 1983 the Casa Natal of Pablo Ruiz Picasso was recognized as a monument of cultural interest and also appointed or declared a cultural monument of art.

Casa Natal de Picasso

The Picasso Foundation has a competent documentation center, a place to promote the organization of conferences and exhibitions, various collections of art and important Birthplace Museum of Picasso. Over time the foundation was expanded to require the entire building and owning a gallery in the thirteenth of the square. Inside the facilities are a variety of work that exceeds the 4000 artworks from more than 2 hundred geniuses. For many years, and as debut added to the foundation received a folder with engravings entitled The Dream and Lie of Franco, for later in the early 90's foundation received a generous donation of 10,000 books broad rich in illustrations, this was succeeded by Christine and Marina Picasso.

Some of the works that you can find highlight artistic value on the other parts are: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) a collection of over 80 drawings by Picasso between 1905 and 1971 can be seen using linocut techniques such as the tip or on the other hand dry etching. Between 30 and 60 ages provides a time when Picasso made more than 230 lithographs, collection arrived in 2004 thanks to Jan Lohn who is a Germanic collector. The works of art complement a wonderful foundation along with fifty or more books with illustrations of the artist from Malaga and other high quality such as Marc Chagall, Max Ernst and Joan Miró's genius. The production of Picasso has in its interior with ceramic built between 40 and middle of the same period.

How to reach the Historic center of Malaga

Many more works that are therein, and especially when paired with the holding of exhibitions and events, a tourist spot 100% recommended as many who are in the historic city center of Malaga, how come? Otherwise you know you are coming from Malaga or outside the province we recommend:

Like we said in the article, this you have good companies to reach the center of Malaga:

How to Make a Custom Tattoo Design Stencil

Unlike before, when not many people had tattoos, today, tattoos serve as a fashion statement for the younger generation. Tattoos have become part of a lifestyle, in which some people like to show what they call their eccentricity to the world, which is why custom tattoo design has become the vogue. Custom tattoo designs are very much different from traditional designs with their uniqueness and significance to the owner.

All the tattoo fanatics, tattoo hobbyists as well as neophytes, in the tattoo art world have images in their minds suitable for tattoo designs. Sometimes these ideas overlap, so, using this overlap, a really original design can be realized.

Before you decide to have your drawing inked on your skin, you should make a custom tattoo design stencil. Tattoo stencils are the ones placed onto your skin as a guide for applying tattoos. So, it serves as a preview of the actual tattoo.

Not only tattoo artists can make tattoo design stencils; you could also make your own. All you need is to be creative. What is so good about this is you have the liberty to create the image that you want. Before you start sketching, you should decide on the theme of your image and choose something that has meaning in your life. Remember, tattoos last your whole lifetime, and you do not want to have something that would remind you of a bad decision.

Here are some simple guidelines to follow about how to make a custom design stencil.

1. Draw. Draw your desired tattoo design on a blank sheet of white paper. If you have no idea about style and theme, you can search online and check out various designs. Use a regular pencil to do your drawing, so you can erase any mistakes.

2. Scaling. A tattoo design is not simply drawing lines; you should understand each intricate detail of your design. Take your time to carefully construct every line and detail. Creating balance in your design is important.

3. Transferring. You need carbon paper and stencil paper and some pencils or markers of different sizes. Place your drawing on top of the carbon paper; it should be ink side down on the stencil paper. Then, carefully trace over the pencil lines with a marker, putting pressure so as not to miss any line or detail. If your lines are thick, use a broader marker to trace. Remember to tape together all the edges of your sheets of paper to avoid any misalignment while you trace.

4. Cutting out and get inked. After you have done the tracing, cut out your design carefully around its edges. Be careful not to cut over the edges of your design. Once this is done, you are ready to be inked. Allow a professional tattoo artist to transfer your stencil onto your skin.

All tattoos are now required to have a stencil to avoid any messy mistakes. Only those who are highly experienced tattoo artists can do it "freehand" on your skin. "Freehand" means to draw directly on to the skin without using any guide or pattern.

Creating your own stencil is fun and challenging, but if you are not confident in your drawing skills, consult someone who knows how. Better yet, hire a tattoo designer and let him or her create a custom tattoo design for you. Always remember that tattoos are something personal, so choose something that is close to your heart.

18th Century Italian Art in Verona until April 9th

The countdown has started for the end of Il Settecento a Verona, the exhibition that since November 26th and still until April 9th introduces its visitors to the rich artistic period of the eighteenth century in the city of Romeo and Juliet. The showing entitled "The nobility of painting" focuses on the contribution to Italian art that has resulted from the Settecento in the city and how Verona differentiated itself once again from the powerful influence of Venice.

In the Verona art galleries of Palazzo della Gran Guardia it is therefore possible to discover the work of artists from city like Antonio Rotrari and Giambettino Cignaroli, to whom organizers have dedicated a vast space where visitors can see paintings, designs and old documents that help reconstruct the story of art in Verona.

Among these works, some of the portraits that made Rotari famous and that won him not only Catherine the Great , Empress of Russia's respect, but also that of the vast majority of the European artistic community." The portraits of young females showcased in the exhibition surprise for its capacity of transmitting the feelings and the various models' state of mind.

Il Settecento a Verona also dedicates a special space to the Venetian artist Giambattista Tiepolo, one of the most significant representatives of the art from Italy in the century of lights and who exported the prosperity of Italian art in countries like Spain.

Within the Tiepolo room it is particularly interesting to see the virtual representation of "Trionfo di Ercole", Hercules' Triumph, a fresco painted in 1760 that was destroyed during the Second World War that has been rebuilt thanks to photographic documentation and new technologies. The fresco is now visible as it should have been in the ceiling of the Palazzo Canossa in Verona, its original place.

The Veneto Region was, in fact, one of the most important centers in all of Italy for the development of this movement that overcame the previous period starting in the seventeenth century when the region started differentiating itself from the rest of the country mostly in terms of color palettes.

Another section is dedicated to the genre of veduta, a movement originated in the 1500 that flourished in the eighteenth century and that meant the upgrade of landscapes from background image to true stars of paintings that are now showcased as some of the main works of art and what to see in Verona guides.
Among these, some of the works painted by Luca Carlevarijs and Bernardo Bellotto.

The exhibition that is going to remain open until April 9th in Verona is one of extreme importance for the richness of works it shows, and is of mandatory visit for lovers art lovers who find themselves in Verona during the months of Spring.