The art of engraving involves the incision of a design replicated onto a metal plate, by making grooves using a steel tool with square or diamond shaped end (known as a burin). Another term for the process is line engraving, based on the techniques reproduction of linear marks. Tone and shading can be marked as […]
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The term Impressionist was first used in Paris in 1874 to insult a group of diverse painters whose exhibition was rejected by the art establishment. This group included Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and Degas. Their influence spread across Europe and eventually the United States. The Impressionists marked a momentous break from tradition. Instead of painting in studios, the impressionist […]
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Encourage the dawn of spring by bringing light, pastel colours into your home. There is something comforting in soft tones that can be used to feed a lasting impression to any space from the wardrobe to your wall. Pastel colours instantly make you feel right at home. We love how colour creates an impression that we […]
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Artists spend a lot of time perfecting their art and often tend to neglect the important part of photographing their work. As artists are required to submit work digitally for exhibitions, galleries, talks and public profile pages, good photography offers the first impression to your art. To sell prints of your artwork it is important to […]
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The definition of calligraphy in the dictionary is ‘beautiful writing’. The word is rooted from the Greek Language. Kalli meaning beautiful and Graphia meaning writing, literally beautiful writing. In the days before printing was invented, all documents and books were written by hand using calligraphy. Calligraphy originated during the Stone Age, when images were used […]
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I got the opportunity to meet Tahereh in person and take some behind the scene pictures of Tahereh painting in her comfortable surrounding. She is very humble and hospitable and made the whole experience of taking pictures of an artist in her zone all the more worthwhile. Tahereh is an emerging artist currently living, studying […]
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With Mother’s day just around the corner, we’re keen to challenge the traditional gift ideas. Hold off the chocolate and flowers, they don’t always have to be the number one choice, you can add them as an addition to the real gift. We want to embolden you to think outside the box and give her something more […]
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How will you hang yours? Now whether you’re hanging a bunch of artwork together or turning a wall into a single art piece feature. It’s important to know how to hang artwork correctly, to ensure they look their best. Take a look at our mini guide on how to hang artwork. When choosing the right […]
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Edgar Degas, a highly celebrated 19th century French Impressionist. His work has helped shape the fine art of painting landscapes. He was intrigued by the challenge of capturing the effects of light and was attracted to scenes of urban leisure. Degas’s academic training at the École des Beaux-Arts and his personal predilection towards Realism set him […]
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