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  • A Mixed Media Artist Makes Beautiful Assemblage Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Nadia Iliffe is a mixed media artist who lives in London in the United Kingdom. She takes commissions to make new recycled artwork or even to reproduce a piece shes already made in order to give it to a museum or corporation. She has worked as a sculptor, photographer, and a graphic designer and has traveled all over the world. Her art is designed to explore the relationships between the technologies that we make and our own selves.

    Assemblage art is an amazing art. The mixed med ...
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  • Lane Patterson"€™s Trash Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Trash is everywhere. It litters the city streets, clogs storm drains, and fills up dumps all around the country. There are many people who say that there is just too much trash out there, and they would be right. However, to artists like Lane Patterson, trash is not just trash. Trash is art.

    Lane Patterson has studied art in many universities. He attended Western Illinois University, the University of Iowa, Mankato State, the University of Minnesota, and the Arrowmont School of Arts ...
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  • Mark Langan"€™s Unique Cardboard Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Mark Langan is an artist who is living in Cleveland, Ohio. He is skilled in many different artistic mediums. Since 2004, he has focused on making art out of cardboard. He uses corrugated boxes, a mat, a cutting edge, a razor knife, and non-toxic glue. With these, he turns the cardboard boxes into amazing works of sculpture. While making cardboard art does use up a good bit of the boxes that people throw out, Mark Langan will be the first to say that it doesnt do as much as needs to be done in ...
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  • Recycled Sculptures By Brian Mock
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Every day, people throw away hundreds of items they have no more use for. These items range from paint to watches to toys and computers. Most of these items end up languishing in landfills, where they take years to decompose; some items never do, and just sit there, polluting the land. That is where artists like Brian Mock come in.

    Brian Mock makes recycled sculptures. These are pieces of art that he makes out of things that he finds. The more unusual the item, the better because un ...
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  • Joe Pogan Is The Master Of Metal Sculptures
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Joe Pogan is a talented artist who is from Oregon, where he currently lives in Aloha. He served in the Navy for four years, after which he went to college in order to study welding and art. He spent over twenty years working as a professional welder where he ended up being able to weld aluminum frame mountain bikes, a very precise and demanding job that not that many people are able to do well. For the last several years, Joe Pogan has used his expertise as a welder and his artistic talent to ma ...
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  • Gabriel Dishaw"€™s Incredible Junk Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - There is an old saying that one mans junk is another mans treasure. No one makes this truer than Gabriel Dishaw. This incredible artist takes junk that is lying around and turns it into amazing junk art. Junk art is art that is made from the parts of appliances that people no longer want. Gabriel Dishaw takes old appliances, such as telephones or radios, apart and then uses the parts to create art. Some of the best places to find the junk he uses for his art are dumpsters and junkyar ...
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  • Buy Art Online By Robert Bradford And Other Recycled Art Artists
    By: Helen Saatchi | - If you are looking to buy art online, Robert Bradford offers a selection of unique pieces to purchase at this time on the internet. Robert Bradford art is among the most popular recycled art you find. At the start of his career, Bradford was a film maker and painter. His paintings were viewed in the United States, and he and his artwork returned to his home in the UK to begin sculpting. Since his large sculptures that are created from reclaimed plastic toys creation in 2004, he has become wid ...
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  • Andrew Chase Metal Sculpture
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Andrew Chase is a sculptor in his free time, and is a commercial photographer as well as furniture maker career in Salt Lake City where he also lives with his family and cats. Andrew is an assemblage artist who creates metal sculptures created from recycled auto and plumbing pieces, and takes anywhere from 80 to 120 hours from beginning to completion.

    Cheetah is a piece of metal sculpture that Chase has created, weighing in at almost 50 pounds. Construction is made up of many differ ...
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  • Oil Paintings And Works Of Max Ernst
    By: Mary Pierce | - Talking about Germany is talking about history. This country was home of excellent artists like Max Ernst (1891 - 1976). Max Ernst shared his job of painter with other activities. He also was a talented sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. Max was a prolific artist, for this reason, he was considered one of the pioneers of the Dada movement and Surrealism. The paint career of Max Ernst began after he abandoned the University in his natal Cologne and after served in the German army during the Worl ...
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  • Leo Sewell Recycled Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Leo Sewell is a recycled art expert, who uses self created assemblage techniques in his art. The sculptures Leo Sewell creates are made from reclaimed plastic, wood and metal pieces he collects from museums, corporations and individuals from around the world.

    Sewells piece Duck is made from recycled art pieces that are put into place using bolts and screws, as well as nails. Each piece of this sculpture was chosen based on the shapes and colors, also textures and patina specifica ...
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  • Eco Art And Environmental Art Subjects
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Environmental art can be used to define any art that deals with ecological issues as well as anything in the natural context. Environmental art is also a movement that began in the late 60s, and was then associated with sculpture such as land art or site specific art. Now, this category of art holds many types of media and is not limited to the earth soils as a medium alone. Also known as sustainable or green art, environmental art is now used to recognize and bring awareness to challenges for c ...
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  • Reclaimed Art And Recycle Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Reclaimed art and recycled art are described as artworks that are compiled of objects that have been discarded by others. There are many reclaimed art and recycled art artists that use the vision of what art is to them, to create visual styles that are most impressive by any standards.

    Reclaimed and recycle art are considered eco friendly ways of creation. Artists will take objects that were previously used for another purpose that have been discarded, and turn them into a piece of ...
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  • What Are Junk Art And Trash Art?
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Junk art and trash art are interchangeable terms. This is a sub-genre of found art, where a piece of art is created from pieces that have previously been discarded as trash or junk. There are many national organizations that offer junk art competitions as a way of making the public more aware of the things they discard, that will sit in a landfill. Not only is junk art and trash art a way of creating awareness, but also helps those who are going green to erase some of their carbon footprin ...
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  • Mixed Media Art And Assemblage Art
    By: Helen Saatchi | - When it comes to visual art, mixed media is any piece of artwork where more than one medium has been used on the same piece. Mixed media refers to works that combine traditional and distinct visual media. Mixed media art for example, could be a collage of sketches in charcoal, ink and paint. Assemblage art is considered a process whereby 3 dimensions of composition are created by using found objects. One famous artist in the 50s, Jean Dubuffet, made collages using butterfly wings called Assembla ...
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  • Recycled Art And Found Art Styles
    By: Helen Saatchi | - Recycled art can be described as art that is created with reclaimed materials incorporated into the piece. Found art is classified as any art that is modified or made from undisguised objects that are generally speaking, not normally considered art due to their proper functioning.

    Recycled art and found art are becoming more and more popular with artists, to create awareness with the general public about reusing and recycling their unwanted or no longer needed items. Artists will co ...
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  • Visit America Art Gallery For Incredible Art Works Online
    By: Michael Carlton | - The collections pertain to different varieties of art works like abstract art, pop art and modern art, contemporary art, art books and publications, fine art, limited editions, drawings, hand signed art, fine art posters, figurative art, mix media, photography, lithographs, sculptures and miscellaneous art styles. The sculpture arts of America Art Gallery cover a huge spectrum of beautifully carved pieces of craftsmanship that include sculpture artworks like abstract modern sculpture, ceramic an ...
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  • Is Today"€™s Music Affecting Family Values?
    By: sanjai singania | - Now I realize I have missed many of the great bands of the past, and even a few from today. It is not my intention to leave anyone out of the lists of great artists. Each and every artist is great in their own way, however todays music seems to be more destructive then constructive.

    Instead of singing about loving and respecting women, we are listening to songs about treating them like trash. How do we actually let these songs play on the radio? Now I dont want to sound like ...
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  • Using Mixed Media Art Techniques To Create Abstract Mixed Media Installations
    By: Katie Dawson | - The mixed media art installations are a western contemporary art genre started in 1970s. These installations are produced using different media types (mixed media) and techniques in a single art work to create a unique, conceptual experience. Mixed media allows greater versatility and a rich viewer experience, owing to the multiple layers characteristic of the art. Popular mixed media artists of the Installation Art genre are Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, among others.

    Techniques of ...
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  • A Beginner's Guide To Buying Canvas Paintings
    By: Vikram Kumar | - If you are interested in collecting art you may be unsure where to begin. The art world is so diverse with a range of styles available from contemporary wall art to classical styles such as abstract, impressionism and realism. There are also paintings that have been created on a variety of bases. You can find canvas paintings, paintings on board or paper, or even mixed media or collages that use a variety of unique items to make up a piece.

    If you are deciding where to begin, consid ...
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  • The Big Business Of Art Small Finds More Takers
    By: made-from-india.com | - Slowdown has seeped into the art segment as well. Collectors and buyers are looking forward to invest in smaller works, which is a complete turnaround from their previous penchant for something bigger and fuller.

    Art and crafts- A pure indulgence of the well-heeled and the highly affluent. Thanks to its prohibitive pricing which makes it impossible for a common man to afford it. Now, with the Markets turning hostile, it was largely expected that connoisseurs of art will fade into th ...
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  • How To Find Scholarships For Artists?
    By: John Goldman | - It has been seen that few parents actually discourage their children from becoming talented artists. However, the world of art is very lucrative and broad which only few people know.

    There are number of schools in America which offer scholarships for artists. This scholarship ranges from photography to drawing, music to culinary and so on.

    Most of the art scholarships are particular to a specific county, state or even a school besides the art interest or ability r ...
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  • Canvas Art The Accessibility
    By: jennyhicks | - Art is far more accessible to buy and view right now. Even famous works of art are being loaned out to local galleries so a wider audience can see them.

    There is less stuffiness regarding art. Artwork can now be ordered more readily in bespoke commissions or particular colours and themes can be stipulated. A few years ago, this was an absolute no go area, the artist ruled and what they said was final. There are a number of artists now offering an easier to reach bespoke service, b ...
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  • Artists Universe Hot New Social Community
    By: Geaorge Graham | - Lake Park, FL May 13, 2009 - Pablo Picasso was an artistic genius and no doubt one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. A genius typically possesses great intelligence or remarkable abilities in a specific subject, or shows an exceptional natural capacity of intellect and/or ability, especially in the production of creative and original work, something that has never been seen or evaluated previously. Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else ...
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  • The History Of Screen Printing
    By: Reckless T-shirts | - Screen-printing first appeared in a recognizable form in China during the Song Dynasty (9601279 CE). Japan and other Asian countries adopted this method of printing and advanced the craft using it in conjunction with block printing and paints.


    Screen-printing was introduced to Western Europe from Asia sometime in the late 1700s, but did not gain large acceptance or use in Europe until silk mesh was more available for trade from the east and a profitable outlet for the medium disc ...
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  • Middle Age And The Martial Arts
    By: Calasanz Martinez | - How many football, baseball and basketball players do you see playing professional ball way into their 50's, 60's and 70's? The answer is none. Now, I'll tell you that many martial art masters are still going strong in middle age and well into their senior years.

    Most of my student body is in the age range of 35 to 70. Many of them show up at the school looking for lessons for younger families members and initially wouldn't dream of taking up the martial arts. That's until I'v ...
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  • Top 5 Most Beautiful Social Media Sites
    By: Margarette Mcbride | - MIXX
    Mixx is a user-driven social media web site that serves to help users submit or find content by peers based on interest and location. It combines social networking and bookmarking with web syndication, blogging and personalization tools.
    Users of Mixx can control a personalized blend of web content that includes text-based articles, images and videos. Mixx users can search and discover media relevant to their interests, and interact with friends and other Mixx users who share ...
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  • The History Of Acrylic Paint
    By: jennyhicks | - Acrylic paints became commercially available in the 1950s but were a mineral spirit-based paint. The water-based paints sold shortly after were a combination of binder, filler, pigment and water. Artists began to discover this acrylic paint and artist quality acrylics became commercially available in the 1960s.

    The beauty of acrylics is that they can be water down to achieve a wash on a canvas similar to watercolour. Without water and the effect is like using oil ...
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  • Creative Uses For Easels In Your Next Exhibition
    By: Sebastian Marders | - Artists know that an easel is most useful for creating art but they may have overlooked the other things that an easel can be utilized for. The most obvious perhaps is displaying artwork. Using them adds to the appeal of the artwork. Whether you are an artist or a gallery owner, it is granted that easels are a fine investment. If you are planning to have a lot of exhibitions in your lifetime, it is best not to scrimp on them. Besides, it is simpler than installing artwork on the wall.

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  • Easel Easily - One Innovation, Countless Uses
    By: Sebastian Marders | - A lot of people still lack creativity. Some have the tendency to think that easels are for artists alone. Indeed, artists find easels handy but it does not mean that they are the only ones who have use for it. Other people can enjoy the pleasures of owning one too.

    Originally, an easel was used by artists, particularly painters, so they could easily draw. Having to work hours in front of a canvass became damaging to their posture. This handy tool did a lot for their craft.
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  • New Faces Nj: Charlotte Sometimes
    By: Christopher Carter | - As she tours the nation this fall with Gavin DeGraw, everyone from MTV to The New York Times wants to know more about this strangely named girl with the big voice and soul-stirring lyrics. But spunky 20-year-old singer-songwriter Charlotte Sometimes, says despite her new-found fame, she still knows how to Jersey it up.

    Ive learned that no one really gets people from New Jersey, says the Wall Township native, who gained a new respect for home after spending the summe ...
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  • Art And Crafts- Creating Some Art And Craft Products From Art Paper
    By: pberi6 | - Creativity is a tricky endeavor. To get the right look, you need the right materials. As any artist knows, anything can serve as a canvas, but for the truly exquisite look, you need something special. In this short guide, well explain some of the art and craft products available and some possible applications for these products.

    Curious iridescent paper is certainly one of the oddest products on the market today. Normally, embossed iridescent paper is not so much a paper, ...
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  • A Guide To Specialty Art Paper
    By: embiearts | - Hi, my name is Michaela Blassnig from www.TheArtCanvas.net. I hope you enjoy this fantastic article on choosing the right Specialty Art Paper. Read below and if youre interested in finding out more, visit my website at www.TheArtCanvas.net.

    Creativity is a tricky endeavor. To get the right look, you need the right materials. As any artist knows, anything can serve as a canvas, but for the truly exquisite look, you need something special. In this short guide, well explain so ...
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  • Chocolate That Most Wonderful Food
    By: Louise Hill | - The most frequently and widely craved food is chocolate. Chocolate has been in use for a long time as evidenced by remains of vessels with remnants of chocolate drinks dating around 1100 BC found in the lower Ulua Valley in northern Honduras. Xocolatl, which means "bitter water", is the name of a drink made from cocoa and known to the Aztecs and Mayans and chocolate is associated with the Mayan god of fertility.

    Chocolate is a food that contains a range of nutrients--including not ...
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  • Clayton Brothers Paintings And Exhibitions At The Saatchi Gallery
    By: Saatchi-Gallery | - Clayton Brothers are Back In The Swing of Things with a brand new album and a brand new record label. Brothers John and Jeff, the former on bass and the latter on saxophone, are two of the most prolific musicians in mainstream jazz. Also part of the celebrated, Clayton-Hamilton Big Band Orchestra, the siblings have earned their esteemed reputation with a number of top selling recordings and sold out concert dates around the world, not to mention guest appearances and arrangements on records by e ...
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  • Now What About Our Beloved Music
    By: Goodness Maseko | - Firstly while many aspiring industry professionals have fashionably set their sights on the greener pastures of the music business, prostituting (if a may say) their values for the sake and pursuit of money, the vast majority will not obtain the riches they so desperately seek, nor will they be in it for the long haul. It's all about the love of music

    Since it's impossible to determine which free music downloads may be legitimate, the only sure way to stay legal is to avoid these ...
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  • Tal R - Paintings And Exhibitions - The Saatchi Gallery
    By: Saatchi-Gallery | - Tal R has a distinctive way of explaining his paintings. "I constantly have this hot-pot boiling and I throw all kinds of material into it," he told an interviewer some time ago. More recently: "I do painting a bit like people make a lunch box." Add the fact that his London solo debut--comprising thirteen bright and unruly mixed-media works, four embroidered cloth banners, and an installation of thirty-two drawings was titled "Lords of Kolbojnik" (the latter word being kibbutz slang for the rubb ...
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  • Clayton Brothers Exhibitions And Paintings At Saatchi-gallery
    By: Saatchi-Gallery | - Rob Clayton was born on 1963 in Dayton, currently lives and works in Pasadena and Christian Clayton was born on 1967 in Denver, currently lives and works in Valencia. Los Angeles artists Rob and Christian Clayton are brothers, collaborators, and the best of friends. Collectively they work as the Clayton Brothers, producing dynamic, improvisational, yet purposeful and humane paintings, installations and mixed-media works on paper. The Clayton Brothers' approach to art-making is a collaborative pr ...
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  • Modern Photography And It's Popularity In Growth
    By: David Douglas | - After the invention of the camera and the growth in popularity of photography, it is only natural that mass production as well as dissemination of photo prints will follow.

    Becasue of photography, personal as well as public history, time, and the perception of man himself has notably changed. The idea of privacy became altered as more and more well known public figures and that of the common man were recorded.

    Photographs became the unchallenged proof of any experie ...
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  • Marin County Fair
    By: Santo Del Monico | - While visiting a small town in Marin County California recently, I was prompted to stop by the Marin County Fair. I was told that the fair was famous for it's 'world of magic', with exhibits and interactive experiences, all for the delight of both young and old. Marin County is a wonderful, magical place located in beautiful Northern California, and I always love visiting here.

    The county is a true wonder of natural beauty; mountains, landscaping and blue skies, and lots of rivers ...
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  • Burn Your Music
    By: Joe Bella | - Most of us enjoy some sort of music. Now, more than ever, there is an abundance of music to enjoy. Whether you're into Rap or Blues, Classical or New age, it can be found in music stores or on your computer. The rage now is to burn music.

    Many of us Internet goers have taken full advantage of online resources and learned to simply burn music, as opposed to hitting up the local record store.

    Cyberspace offers a wide variety of websites that make it easy for us ...
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