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A bunch of flowers is crammed into a terracotta pot. Many are in the final stages of bloom: the daffodil’s yellow petals are fully open and the weighty white viburnum heads droop at the bottom left. Our eye is led deeper into the picture by the large red poppy head facing away from us and the viburnum head at the lower left, which is partly in shadow to suggest that it’s further away than the one in the light. Red and white tulips were popular during the seventeenth century and found in the work of Dutch and Flemish artists, which Blancour must surely have seen.
Not all of these flowers bloom at the same time, so Blancour worked from individual studies made throughout the year in order to create this fictional arrangement.
A Bowl of Flowers
Oil on canvas
H 65.5 x W 51.4 cm
Bequeathed by Capt. E.G. Spencer-Churchill, 1964
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Darren MacPherson produces vibrant figurative works which offer subtle complexity surrounding the human condition. Working in acrylic, spray paint, oil, and crayon, he creates works which demonstrate strong influences from traditional Indian art, Japan Manga, tattoo motifs, Expressionism, and urban architecture.
“I wanted to treat each piece uniquely and as a work of art in its own right. Translating my work down to such a small scale was a particular challenge but I focused on my usual painting process and let it lead the way until I was satisfied with the finished product. The layering of the lacquer was the final stage of the painting process and I dedicated a significant amount of time to create the kind of hard shine and depth that I had envisioned.“


oval Sunset Framed by Barbara Haviland in Miscellaneous Available here This lovely sunset is done in oils and is framed. It was a sunset from Sabine Lake in Port Arthur,Tx. The oval frame makes the piece.
Purple Glow Hydrangeas oil painting,Floral, flowers 12/4/2017 6:05:07 AM Purple Glow is my newest Hydrangea oil painting. I love how this looks like it is glowing. I did the flowers very loose and I do like the effect. The painting is signed and framed for you. Title Purple Glow Hydrangeas Oils on canvasContinue reading “Purple Glow Hydrangeas, oils, Barbara Haviland,Texas Floral Artist”
Pansies in Glass Vase, oils on canvas, Barbara Haviland ©Barbara Haviland Barb’s Garden 2014 Pansies in Glass Vase Medium oils on canvas Size 12″x12″ by Artist Barbara Haviland Click to Purchase BarbaraHavilandFineArt.com
Purple Iris by Barbara Haviland-Barbsgarden Texas Artist on 11/11/2016 7:33:19 AM Comment on this © Barbara Haviland-Barbsgarden Texas Artist Purple Iris is done on a 16″x8″ canvas stretched and does not have a frame. The painting is signed and ready for a new home. http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/2215239 ©Barbara Haviland Barb’s Garden 2014 by Artist Barbara Haviland BarbaraHavilandFineArt.comContinue reading “Purple Bearded Iris Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist”
Sunset and Egret By Barbara Haviland Barbsgarden on 6/18/2016 5:20:58 PM © Barbara Haviland BarbsGarden Sunset and Egret is done on a 12″x12″ canvas panel. The painting is signed and framed. https://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/2088303 ©Barbara Haviland Barb’s Garden 2014 by Artist Barbara HavilandBarbaraHavilandFineArt.com http://feeds2.feedburner.com/~u/12781411496106015592
Fire Abstract oils by Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist on 2/4/2016 7:14:10 AM Comment on this © Barbara Haviland Fire is done in oils and on a canvas panel measuring 28″x 10″ It is framed in a white frame. You can hang long ways or hang it vertical. http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1974902 ©Barbara Haviland Barb’s GardenContinue reading “Fire Abstract Oil painting framed Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist”
Running Away By Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist on 11/18/2015 7:09:39 AM © Barbara Haviland This piece shows people running away. I see three people in the image. How many or what do you see. The piece can be matted and framed. It is an original and is signed on the back. http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1914648 Continue reading “Running Away Abstract Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist”
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A lifelong interest in art has led Kathleen McGee through a variety of mediums and expressions, culminating in watercolor. Her love of beauty and of nature has translated itself into her paintings.
“I think I was raised with the idea that I would be an artist. I began painting with oil on canvas in high school. I later switched to acrylics and then to airbrush and photography.
Then, in 1991, I rediscovered my “roots” in watercolor. The transparency of watercolor delights me. I love the way colors move and blend into unexpected and pleasant surprises. The capture of light and shadow is continually fascinating.
After 19 years of living in Hawaii, then 15 years in Coastal Southern California, I now live in Northern Arizona with my husband and best supporter. My art is focused on the flora and scenery of California, Hawaii, Mexico and the Southwest.
Over the years I have been active in the arts community and have served on the board of directors for two art organizations. I have also integrated my years of computer experience with my art background and design web sites for artists and others, including the online gallery www.artfaces.com.
A lifelong love of beauty and of nature has translated itself into my paintings and I can see how the facets of my past have been brought together into the expression of my art today.”
Shows & Exhibitions
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery, Vista
Quail Botanical Gardens, Encinitas
February – May, 2001
Arts Alive, Encinitas
Off Track Gallery, Leucadia
Artist’s Studio and Garden Tour
- Two of Kathleen’s paintings have been featured in the North County (San Diego) Times.
- Kathleen’s painting, “Heliconia Forest”, was chosen as the artwork for the 2001 Annual Fundraising Gala for Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California.
- Kathleen’s painting of Poinsettias for the 2001 Arts Alive Banner Auction was purchased by the City of Encinitas Sister-City program to be presented to the city of Hondo, Japan.
- “Time Heals all Wounds” was chosen as the brochure artwork for a nurse’s conference on wound care in Seattle, Washington.


Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Well, Spring must be coming because the Arts Shows are all popping up. I'm in the H2O exhibit at the Arts Center in Old Forge. I went to the opening reception this past weekend (yes they still had snow in Old Forge). Also coming up are "A Sense of Place" with Associated Artists at the Manlius Library and the Hecklectic Eklectic Art Show with CNY Artists at the Fayetteville Library both opening April 3. It's time to start thinking of the next big show, one of my favorites, "Along the River's Edge" at the Thousand Island Arts Center in Clayton.
Pictured here is "Adirondack Still Life", an oldie, but one of my favorites for the "A Sense of Place" show.
Monday, March 7, 2011
This watercolor is a study for a larger piece which I plan on painting this Spring.The use of analogous colors (3 colors next to each other on the color wheel) create a sense of color harmony which helps to hold the composition together.
I was working on this up at camp; no running water yet. I used melted snow to clean my brushes.


I want to repair a spot in my bathroom ceiling where the paint has started
to bubble due to condensation. Even with the vent fan on, it seems to be
too damp in the room.
My plan was to scrape the area so that it is flat and then patch with
drywall compond before painting. My concern is that due to the nature of
bathroom and dampness, won't the drywall patch eventually bubble-up again
and cause the same problem?
Do I have to buy a special mixture of patch for bathroom?


This is a scenery I’ve been wanting to paint for a very long time. It was years back, I was taking a morning stroll in Munnar, Kerala, India. Suddenly my attention turned to this beautiful spot, a meadow glowing, as the sun sheds a brilliant light over the horizon. It was magical.
Acylics on Canvas, 14 x 18 inches


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STILL LIFE - Oil on oval canvas cm.50x40 by Massimo Reggiani, Italy, 2002.
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Wondering how to paint grass in acrylics? This article shows you several simple simple ways to achieve this using a variety of brushes and tools. First of all, let's look at what you can use to create the grasses. The thin rigger brush in the photo below is ideal for creating long, thin, individual wispy grasses, whilst various sizes of bristle brushes are perfect for producing short clumps of grass.
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If you're not certain about this, just try the same technique with a pencil to give you confidence.
Various colours have been tried - don't just paint grass as one 'standard' green colour!
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And I'm sure you can come up with different (or better!) tools for creating grassy effects, so don't be afraid to practice and experiment - and keep enjoying your painting!


A black conservative activist says it's hard to comprehend why former president Barack Obama commissioned a controversial artist for his portrait.
Kehinde Wiley's portrait of the former president will be added to the America's Presidents exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
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Regarding the portrait of Obama itself, Washington says it's an embarrassment and shameful.


Title: Palm Valley After the rain, NT
Medium: Oil on stretched linen
Size: 30 X 20 inches (76 x 51 cm)
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This painting shows a view of Palm Valley in the West MacDonnell ranges west of Alice Springs. In this hostile place one finds these unique palm trees that manage to survive probably accessing water deep down in the ground.
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i started painting in 2019 when journalling and therapy were no longer enough to externalise my very harsh and strong emotions at the time. painting saved me. i don’t consider myself a painter as i never studied it and have absolutely no technique. it’s therapeutic nonetheless. my aim is to learn more about the craft as a hobby.
i am currently organising a shoot of my painting as i haven’t really taken pictures of them during the past 3 years.


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I made the few changes that I talked about in the last post...darks here and there, adjusted some lights, painted the cupola. I'm happy with the way the painting turned out. One odd thing, the photo here on blogger came out a bit bluer than the photo in Iphoto. Not sure why. I've removed and reloaded this and for some reason, it's a bit too blue. I don't like having a photo here that's not accurate. Not sure why this is happening. Frustrating. Please imagine that the blues in the roof and the silo are a bit grayer, not quite so bright blue. Otherwise, I like this! Now, on to some painting from life.


(b. ca. 1400, Vicchio nell Mugello, d. 1455, Roma)
The Story of St Nicholas1447-48
Tempera and gold on panel, 34 x 60 cm
The large altarpiece, called Perugia Triptych and executed for the Cappella di San Niccolò of the church San Domenico at Perugia, contained three main panels, a predella with three pictures, and two decorated side pilasters. It was dismembered in later centeries. The majority of the parts are in the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria at Perugia, while two of the predella paintings are in the Vatican.
The central part of the triptych represents the Madonna with the Child and Angels, while on the side parts four saints are shown. The predella depicts the story of St Nicholas.
The first predella painting (this picture) shows the birth of St Nicholas (on the left), The Vocation of St Nicholas (in the center) and the Giving Dowry to Three Poor Girls (on the right).
This scene refers to the most popular legend concerning this fourth-century churchman. He reputedly tossed bags of gold through the open window of a house, providing the three women who lived within with dowries and thus saving them from turning to prostitution. The event is shown, with two other scenes from the saint's life, in one of the predella panels from the altarpiece.


Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Messing about with the river
The swatch above was made by laying a watercolour wash and drawing into the wet paint first with watercolour pencils and watching the pigment melt into the surface. Next came acrylic ink, china graph pencil and felt tip pen. Once it had all dried I scratched back into it with a stanley knife taking the surface off the painting to reveal some bright whites. Whilst it was a whole heap of fun to do I'm not sure if it reads as a reflective and moving surface. Maybe if I'd added the line of trees and river bank to show a static contrast the movement of the water would have read better.


This is another Painting by Claude Monet its called Sunrise and it was painted in 1874. what caught my eye to this piece was the coloring of the sunrise; the bright orange that was just made to pop being put against the blue shipyard in the morning. What I love about this painting is how alot of the details are subtle you have to really look at the paining to find them, not just take a glance at it. You really have to try and see it.
Monday, October 26, 2009
I have never seen this painting before and I can't belive that i haven't. I really like how the artist made all the figures look so simple, but bu doing that eh brought out their detail. I love the coloring it reminds me of spring!
I wasn't able to find the year and the arist, but it looks like to me that its oil on canvas. I could be wrong though.
This was painted by Claude Monet. I couldn't find the name or the year of this paining, but it is one of my absolute favorite paintings. I love how from far away it looks like simple and easy, but then when you look up close you see all the detail he created with all the tiny brush strokes. Beautiful!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
When i saw this piece by Gauguin as well, i loved his detail in the painting and how he captured the life of these people in the Ssouth Pacific.
This is a painting done By Gauguin. I saw his work in a movie called Paridise Found; which was a movie about his life. I stubbled upon this searching the web and i really liked it. It drew me in because Irisis are my favorite flower and i loved how he did this piece. It reminds me of a painting that Van Gough did.


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Painter, block-cutter, commercial artist (male), lithographer, sculptor (male) and writer (male)
Franz Marc was born in Munich in 1880, where he began studying painting at the city’s premier art school, the Akademie der bildenden Künste, in 1900. On trips to Paris he was able to study works by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Beginning in 1910 he painted increasingly stylised animal pictures, like Dog Lying in the Snow. In his paintings Marc used colours symbolically so as to express the harmonious integration of animals in their natural habitats. He had his first exhibition in 1910 and in 1911, together with artist colleagues, he founded the Blauer Reiter group, which was joined by Wassily Kandinsky and August Macke. Influences from early and later Cubism and from Futurism can be seen in his increasingly abstract works. In 1914 Marc volunteered for military service, and in 1916 he died at the front near Verdun.


Biography Darren Paul Clarke was born in Oxford and then grew up in Wiltshire, inspired by the natural beauty of the historic landscape and locations like Stonehenge and Avebury as well as the ancient woodlands. Every chance he had he visited the coast and felt inspired by the crashing seas, the fresh salty air and the dramatic skies. After beginning his passion for painting quite late in life, at 32 , he found himself a couple of years later enrolling as a mature student at the Arts University in Bournemouth where he gained a BA (Hons) in Fine Art. He moved to Cornwall in 2012 and now lives and practices in St Ives, truly inspired by his surroundings and the famous amazing light.
Darren works mainly with Oil Paints, he attempts to communicate the relationship between Man and Nature…he says ‘I paint from within, the landscape inspires me and ignites my senses, the light ,the colour and the composition of what I see, feel and hear. The history and atmosphere of a location always influences the work I create, resulting in energetic and dramatic scenes rich in texture and colour. The relationship between Mankind and Nature is important, how we affect the world around us and then in turn how it affects us back and then our counter reaction to that.’
Darren has exhibited at the Galleria in St Ives, The Stowe Gallery of Fine Art in St Ives and a number of High Street Stores around Cornwall as well numerous other locations in the last few years. He has exhibitions planned for for the future in St Ives at the Crypt Gallery and more.
Darren has also run art workshops for autistic and vulnerable adults for the last 10 years in Dorset and Cornwall.


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My paintings are a manifestation of my love for color and a desire to take traditional subject matter (landscape, floral and figurative imagery) in a contemporary, fresh direction. I want to create visual interest by using striking colors and varied techniques to create my work.
As an abstract-expressionist, I am most interested in form, composition, and the interaction of color. The beginning of a painting starts with the creation of an interesting color palette. I work with hundreds of color swatches mixing and comparing them to find striking color combinations.
When I approach the canvas, I have a general idea about the subject that I will portray but the specifics develop as the painting develops. I may start the process by applying paint with a paint roller and then work the canvas with thin dripping washes of paint followed by thicker layers, with my primary consideration being the overall composition. I use an array of small and large brushes, palette knives, and spatulas to create varied textures and movements of paint. After I apply paint to an area of the canvas, I step back to evaluate the effect, move forward to scrape back an area or apply more paint, back and forth, working quickly and letting my intuition guide me. The painting feels as if it advances through me, frequently surprising me with the result.
2002-2009 - Studio Oil Painting, Cheryl Battiato, Palo Alto, CA
2008 – Abstract Figurative Painting, Michael Azour, Palo Alto, CA
2001 – Life Drawing, Palo Alto Art Center, Palo Alto, CA
2002 – Sculpture, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
2001 – Studio Drawing, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Windhorse Gallery (Permanent Collection), Eustis FL
2006 to 2008, on loan: Aragon Surgical Company, Palo Alto, CA
2006 to 2007, on loan: Mike’s Café, Menlo Park, CA


Style with Edouard Manet canvas prints
Manet's took his inspiration from the streets of Paris where he painted beggars, singers, businessmen and other common people. Using bold colours and broad brush strokes, this style of his took many people by surprise. When Edouard became friends with a number of new artists called Impressionists including Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, he began painting outdoors and experimenting with light and different colours. These critical factors are very visible in our assortment of Edouard Manet canvas prints. In the 1870s, Manet's paintings finally began to receive critical acclaim as he had several paintings accepted by the Salon, and even received a medal from them in 1881. Today he is considered as one of the great French artists. You will be able to display Edouard Manet canvas prints that show how this artist eventually bridged the gap between Realism and Impressionism, paving the way for a new style of art. Some art historians even consider Manet to be one of the founding fathers of Modern Art!
Whether you are looking to decorate your home, office or any other space, you cannot go wrong with something like "Bar at Folies-Bergere, Edouard Manet". This Edouard Manet canvas print is considered to be the last of his major paintings, as this particular item highlights his inclination towards realism because of the intricate details in the entire scene. Another very striking Edouard Manet canvas print is "Berthe Morisot, Edouard Manet". This gorgeous and intriguing piece depicts Berthe Morisot, a fellow painter of Manet. Acquainted with Manet since 1868, Morisot had posed in many of his other paintings. This type of Edouard Manet canvas print can elevate your room into a whole new level of sophistication.
Edouard Manet canvas prints information
Unlike some of his contemporaries, this artist actually grew up in a wealthy family in Paris where he was on January 23, 1832. His father wanted Edouard to become a lawyer, but he had no interest in the law and only wanted to work at being an artist! When he turned eighteen, Manet began to study art under the teaching of painter Thomas Couture. Over the next few years he also traveled to places like Florence, Rome, the Netherlands and Germany to study classical works of art, which is a massive influence on his style as you will see in these Edouard Manet canvas prints. His legitimate painting career started in the style of realism. He wanted to be so accepted by the Salon, which was the official art exhibition of France, that he submitted "The Absinthe Drinker" and later on "The Luncheon on the Grass" even though he was rejected. These paintings were very different from what the conservative critics of the Salon expected from artists as they were not grand scenes of historical importance, but an everyday situation of ordinary people, which you will see in some of Edouard Manet canvas prints.


I love to paint animals as I find them a very interesting subject matter to paint. One animal I have started to paint recently has been all kinds of birds. To some artists, it can seem difficult to paint a bird.
To help make the painting of a bird easier, I have outlined 7 easy steps to help you paint a bird as a subject matter. These seven basic steps include 1) layout and plan your painting using Procreate on your Apple Ipad, 2) print out your Procreate layout in the size of your canvas 3) prepare to use your Procreate layout to place your artwork onto the canvas 4) use studio charcoal to outline the Procreate layout on the canvas 5) fill in any missing lines of the design 6) start painting a base coat and 7) add details to your painting.
If you follow these 7 basic steps you can paint some amazing paintings of all your favorite bird subjects:
Step 1 – Layout and Plan Your Painting
One of the most important things you can do whenever you start painting is to have a plan in mind. Having this plan in mind will help to save you time in the long run and help give you the best-completed painting possible.
To use Procreate you need to have an Apple Ipad and pencil. I prefer to use the Apple Ipad Pro as I find it works better with the Procreate app. Procreate is not an expensive program (only $9.95 for the entire program- no monthly fees or costs) but you should invest in a decent Apple Ipad and an Apple pencil.
In many places around the world, Apple will teach classes in their stores about Procreate and the Apple Ipad. This is really great service and I have found that many of the Apple staff who are teaching these classes are also artists, so they have some great insight into how to use Procreate.
During these free classes that Apple gives, they will allow you to try out the Apple Ipad and Procreate before you purchase it. If you have any questions about this program please visit Apple.com or go to your local Apple Store.
I love to use Procreate as it allows me to work off the canvas before I actually start to paint anything, especially something as complicated as painting a bird. One of the great things about this is that it will give me an idea of what my bird painting will look like before I actually start to paint anything on the canvas.
To find out more about using Procreate and laying out your paintings with Procreate can read our blog Procreate to Layout your Oil Paintings, What You Need to Know by clicking here. We show you why we like to use Procreate to layout our paintings. We really feel Procreate is a great tool to use to layout your paintings before you put anything onto the canvas.
You can watch our video below on the steps we use to layout our paintings. Though this video is about painting a dog, we use the same steps for painting a bird:
The great thing about using Procreate is that it can give you an idea of what your painting may look like before you even start to paint it. That is one of the main reasons I love it so much. I find by having an idea of what my painting will look like, it really helps me throughout the entire painting process.
I like to think of this step as the same as how the old masters would sketch out and draw out their paintings before they actually painted anything. Except, today by using this wonderful technology and by using Procreate this can be a much faster process than ever before.
Step 2 – Print Out Your Layout
When you are painting a bird, one of the most important things is to get the proportions correct for your painting. If the proportions are not correct it can be a huge problem and the bird will not look right.
When I am painting a subject like a bird, and I know it will require that I get the proportions very close, I will print out my Procreate layout in the canvas size I am going to be painting. If for example, my canvas is 20″ x 20″ then I will print my layout in a 20″ x 20″ size.
Sometimes I will print out the larger size of my print in black and white due to the cost of having to print out a large size in color. The black and white works just fine to do the layout with. But I always print out the layout also in color, even if it is a smaller size so I can use the color print as my reference for my painting.
Today with all the technology we have available, there are so many ways we can use technology to help us with our painting and to become better artists. Certainly, one way is to get a very good printed copy of your layout so that you can use that printed copy as the model for the actual painting of your subject matter like a bird.
Step 3 – Prepare to Layout On The Canvas
Once I have printed my Procreate layout print in either a large black and white print or a color print, then I will use this as the basis to use to actually outline the bird onto my canvas. This helps me to make sure I get the proportions as close as possible.
There are two methods that I use to layout my bird painting on the canvas and to get my proportions as close as possible:
- Trace the design layout onto your tracing paper – Sometimes I will trace and outline the Procreate layout print onto tracing paper. This will give me the shape and lines that I need to get very accurate proportions of my bird that I can then put onto my canvas.
- Use the Procreate Print – Other times I skip the step of tracing and outlining on to the tracing paper and will use the Procreate layout print to outline the bird directly onto my canvas. Lately, I have been using my Procreate layout print so as to not have to do the extra step of tracing onto the tracing paper. But, if I find the print or subject matter needs it then I will use the tracing paper to outline what I am painting first.
Step 4 – Use Charcoal to Put On The Canvas
Now that I have the print all set up either with the tracing paper or the actual print copy, I am now ready to put the design of the bird directly on to my canvas.
Here is how I will do these steps:
- Use either the tracing paper or print of the bird in the exact size to put the bird design on my canvas. I will then put charcoal all over the back of the tracing paper or the print of the bird. The charcoal I use is similar to this basic Studio Charcoal. You can find out more about the Charcoal by clicking here.
- I will tape the tracing paper or print of the bird on my canvas by using masking tape. Here is a good very brand of masking tape that you use or use something similar. Any kind of basic masking tape should work. The reason I use masking tape is when you are tracing the design on to the canvas you do not want the paper or canvas to move or get damaged.
- Trace or outline the areas you want to paint for the bird. I will try to outline as much of the painting as I can. Especially when I am painting a bird. I will also try to roughly outline the areas that have shading or color changes for my bird. This way when I start to paint the bird I do not need to guess so much as to where to put the shading or other changes of color of the bird on my canvas.
- Many times I will trace my bird using a colored pencil or pen on the topside of the Procreate layout print. I do this so that I can clearly see where I have already traced for the bird. I have found that if I do not do this, I can sometimes forget an entire section or part of my design and will have to try to match it up again.
- Once I have completed this step then I will carefully take the tracing paper or print off the canvas and make sure I have put in all the lines that I need to on the canvas to correctly paint my bird.
Step 5 – Fill In the Lines on the Canvas
Once I have taken the tracing paper or the layout paper of my bird off the canvas, I will then check the lines drawn on the canvas. If you did not use enough of the charcoal on the back of the tracing paper or paper you may have missed important areas of your bird design. This is why with the tracing paper method you can more easily go back to try to line up the bird design and fill back in the lines. When using just the Procreate layout print method, this is much more difficult to do.
Using my pencil or even the charcoal, I will start to pencil or fill in the lines or areas of my bird design that I need to or may have missed. Sometimes the charcoal is dark enough and do I do not need to do anything else for the design. Other times I may need to go over the bird designs with a light pencil sketch.
My goal for all these steps is to have a bird design roughly sketched out on the canvas that is defined enough so that I can really get the proportions of the bird correct for my paintings.
Step 6 – Start With a Base Coat
I always start my painting with a detailed painted base coat of the bird. The great part of this is that now that I have an idea of where the colors and shading will be, so many times during this base coat painting, I try to get as close to how the painting of my bird will look as possible.
Here are important things to remember when painting a bird:
- Carefully check your proportions. Proportions are very important when you are painting a bird painting. So you need to make sure that you have the correct proportions of the bird or the painting will not be correct.
- The bird base coat should be as close to the colors you want as possible. If your bird is going to be white then paint the base coat white in the appropriate area. If the bird is to be black then paint the black tones for your bird on the base coat. Use those colors for the base coat of your bird which are as close to the colors you want for the finished bird painting. This is another reason why to lay things out on Procreate beforehand and to have a clear plan of painting the bird before you start actually painting is such an important step.
- Add as much detail to the bird painting as you can. I find if I can add as much detail to my bird painting during this base coat phase it helps save me time for my entire painting.
Step 7 – Paint The Details
Once you have painted your base coat, now you are ready to paint the finer details of your bird painting. For me when I am painting a bird it usually takes me another two or three coats and sometimes even four or five coats of paint before I am completed. How many paint coats I need to paint, will depend on what I am painting or how close to get to what I need on the base coat of paint. That is why I say the proportions and base coat are so important when painting birds.
Here are some things to consider when painting birds:
- Mix colors on the canvas – When I am painting a bird, especially when painting the feathers of birds, I will mix a lot of the colors on the canvas, not on the palette. This helps give some of the natural variations that the birds have for their feathers.
- Use a lot of white – I tend to use a lot of white colors for example white with brown or white with black or grey when I doing the feathers of a bird.. The brushing strokes can help it look more like feathers.
- Consider using some deep indigo blues instead of black – I love indigo blue and use it a lot in all my paintings. Many times I will use it in place of the color black as I find it to be a less harsh color. So do not be afraid to use some deep colors like indigo blue to replace some of the harsher colors like black.
Birds are really great subject matters to paint. They are not only beautiful animals, but they are a fun subject matter to paint. If you can follow these seven simple steps, painting a bird can also be quite easy to paint.
What are some steps to painting a cat?
The steps to painting a cat are very similar to painting a bird, dog or any kind of animal. We use all these same seven steps for any animal we paint.
How Do I Plan to Start a Home-based Art Business?
If you are considering starting a home-based art business you should first try to understand what your goals are in starting your home-based art business. You need to also be sure that you have a proper place in your home where you can operate your business from. But, all of this will not matter if you are not producing high-quality artwork on a consistent basis.
To find out more about starting a home-based art business, you can read our blog Planning to Start A Home-based Art Business, What To Consider by clicking here.


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I seen the KS on FB, these miniatures are awesome. Great paint job !! Cheers :)
Thanks, yes, the minis are really nice and they capture the old Heroquest Spirit very well!
Hello, Excellent paintjob !!! I like the green shades....Nikko
Thanks, Nikko, turned out a bit too dark for me. The goblin skin will be lighter!


Saturday, June 28, 2008
Plein Air painting is so wonderful. The previous painting on the blog is the finished painting done on location. Like I spoke in the previous blog it was hard to see something to paint with all the trees around. It was hard to find the focus. May you find the wonderful gifts that God put in front of you and may you find your easel friendly.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
While walking in the woods I came across a quiet stream called dry horse creek. It was an amazing spot with butterflies all about. When first looking at the sight it did not inspire me to paint but after looking at the sight for a moment I noticed that God had sent his light onto on little bush in the middle of the stream. May God shine his light on you today and may you find your easel friendly.
12x9 original oil on linen canvas painted Plein Air
If interested please contact artist.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Today is a Glad Day for me. Each day that I get to paint is a glad day. What makes you glad in life? Mine is spending time with my family, painting, quilting and my horses. Each of us have individual things that makes us glad. When looking at this painting of Glads it can always make you think of things that make you glad. May you be glad in life and may you find your easel friendly.
16x20 original oil on linen canvas
Contact the artist if interested in purchasing this painting.
Monday, June 16, 2008
How many times do you make the comment Hey You? Who are you calling? When I painted these 3 bales of hay I thought of which one of these was calling my name to paint them. All 3!
Is there something in life that is calling your name to come and see or do? Do you stop and try to listen for them to say Hey You? Stop and listen for the callings of life and may you find your easel friendly.
9x12 original oil on linen board canvas painted on location in Spring, Tx
If interested in purchasing contact artist direct and can be paid in PayPal
Sunday, June 15, 2008
It is that time of year that veggies are growing in the garden. My friend Barb returned a bowl with all these wonderful items in it. Fresh home grown veggies are so beautiful not only to eat but to paint. What a treat to get such a bounty. May you receive a bounty of life and may you find your easel friendly.
12x9 oil on canvas
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
This beautiful pink rose was given to me by a friend. Receiving this rose brought warmth and joy to my heart. When pairing it with my antique creamer that is adorned with roses it just gave it such life. Isn't it just a blessing in life to have dear friends that bring you flowers to paint. May your friends bring you flowers and may you find your easel friendly.
12x9 original oil on linen This painting will be placed on ebay starting bid $100 or contact artist direct. Ebay site original oil painting Friends Rose #170228623469
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Large painting 20x30 If interested contact artist.
Sun Flowers always make me feel so great. Big and bold with such a sunny disposition. They remind me that life can be as big as my heart desires. They bring warmth and bold color to any place they are placed. They make me feel loving and warm in their presence. Remember to be like a sunflower and let your sunny personality show the way. May your days be sunny and may you find your easel friendly.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Ever been driving down the road and admire beautiful flowers. Well here I was going down the road on vacation and see these wonderful Poppies along the road. Could not resist painting my first Poppies. The colors are so vibrant that you cannot capture their beauty. Have you ever seen something so beautiful that you cannot describe it in words. That is what I felt only with a paint brush. May you enjoy the beauty of your day and may you find your easel friendly.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Blue and Yellow make a bright and cheery combination for a painting. This painting is bringing cheer to a new home. We in life always say that if you have something that doesn't work right it is a lemon. How can such a bright and happy color fruit get such a reputation. It is because when we cut it open and it is so tart it puckers our lips and leaves a sour taste. I am here to claim the beauty of the lemon and say that when joining with great friends and we gather lemons together we can become beautiful and sweet. May you be the sweet lemon of life and may you find your easel friendly.


From the 1960's on, Husain painted a series of works that explored the relationship between the aesthetics of modern painting and classical Indian music and dance. These were not necessarily representational paintings of dancers and musicians, rather, they explore the artist's interest in converting sculptural and three dimensional figures into flat paint. He models the human form in distinctively Indian postures borrowed from Indian classical sculpture. Certain gestures of the hands and arms convey definite meanings in traditional Indian art and Husain often alludes to these mudras in his paintings.
"The artist has, obviously, so completely absorbed whatever had seemed to him creative and exciting from his art heritage, that it has become part of his sub-conscious, suddenly to surface when evoked by a contemporary experience..." (E.Alkazi, M.F. Husain, the Modern Artist and Tradition, New Delhi, p. 19.).


Canada's Group of Seven: A legacy of art
Painting encompasses both imaginative creations and practical applications, whether as protective coatings and decorative elements. Within the realm of visual art, paintings serve as a medium to capture the essence of ideas and emotions on a two-dimensional canvas.
Today, we embark on an exploration of a group of Canadian artists who left a lasting mark on the country's artistic landscape. This collective, known as the Group of Seven, emerged in 1919 when they came together to organise an exhibition and adopted this evocative title to signify their shared purpose. Join us as we explore into their remarkable legacy, delving into the founders, their artistic vision, and the enduring impact they had.
The founding members of this artistic collective consisted of Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A Y Jackson, Franz Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J E H MacDonald, and F H Varley. Driven by a profound love for the Canadian landscape, these artists sought to forge a unique national artistic identity through their creative endeavours.
As time went on, the group expanded its membership, welcoming new talents such as A J Casson in 1926, Edwin Holgate in 1930, and Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald in 1932.
Additionally, the esteemed artists Tom Thomson and Emily Carr, though not official members, played instrumental roles in shaping the group's aesthetic direction. Thomson's artistic contributions, including iconic pieces like "The West Wind" and "The Jack Pine," exerted a profound influence on the group's creative trajectory.
Central to the Group of Seven's philosophy was the belief that a distinctive Canadian art could be nurtured through direct engagement with nature. Their most renowned body of work consisted of paintings that drew inspiration from the mesmerising Canadian landscape, giving rise to the first significant national art movement in Canada.
Following the group's dissolution in 1933, the Canadian Group of Painters took its place, incorporating members from the Beaver Hall Group, who had a history of exhibiting alongside the Group of Seven both domestically and internationally.
The canvases of the Group of Seven showcased a vivid tapestry of Canadian landscapes, with a particular focus on the breath-taking regions of Algonquin, Georgian Bay, and Algoma of Ontario province.
However, their artistic explorations took them far and wide, as they ventured into the Arctic, the Rockies, the East Coast, and Quebec, immortalizing the beauty they encountered through their brushstrokes. Their exhibitions, including the inaugural showcase at the Art Gallery of Toronto in May 1920, served as platforms to share their artistic expressions with captivated audiences.
Over the years, the artistry of the Group of Seven has gained widespread recognition and appreciation. Esteemed galleries and museums, such as the Crocker Art Museum, located in Sacramento, California, have proudly exhibited their remarkable works, allowing art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in their captivating creations. The demand for the Group's artworks at auctions has been notable, with prices varying based on factors such as size and medium.
Notably, Lawren Harris's masterpiece, "Mountain Forms", achieved a record-breaking sale price of USD 11.21 million, solidifying its position as the most expensive artwork ever sold at a Canadian auction.
The Group of Seven, Canada's first internationally recognised art movement, stood united in their belief that a distinctive Canadian art could emerge through direct engagement with the country's vast and extraordinary landscapes.
While their painting style showcased influences from impressionism, post-impressionism, naturalism, and art nouveau, the Group of Seven remained loosely connected stylistically. Rather, their bond lay in their shared commitment to exploring the rugged Canadian wilderness and establishing a credible national artistic legacy.


Friday, February 09, 2018
February Masterpiece of the Month: Scenecio (Head of a Man) by Paul Klee
Who Made It?
This painting was created by a Swiss painter named, Paul Klee, in 1922.
Where is the REAL One?
The real painting can be seen at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland
Why Is It Important?
The artwork of Paul Klee was very inspiring to many artists during the 20th century and influenced many styles of art. Klee admired children’s artwork and wanted his own work to be just as expressive and without any limitations.This abstract version of the human face is divided by color into flat geometric shapes. This painting demonstrates Klee’s unique understanding of line, color, shape and space in a way that is playful, dramatic and strange all at the same time.


Samuel John Carter(1835-1892), Animal and sporting painter
Sitter in 2 portraits
Father of Howard Carter. Carter was an artist who specialised in animal and sporting paintings and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions. He trained Howard in the skills of drawing and watercolour painting, skills he would use throughout his career. His father also encouraged him to accept an offer from a local politician and antiquities collector, William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst, who suggested the teenage Carter travel to Egypt to draw tomb scenes at Beni Hasan.
- Howard Carter (son)
Listen to a series of podcasts exploring the lives of pioneering women, past and present.
William Eggleston was closely associated with the alternative music scene in Memphis. Revisit our 2016 exhibition and listen to a special playlist.
Links to audio and transcripts of interviews with artists, sitters and historic recordings.


Easy Flow is a water-based paint conditioner which makes interior and exterior emulsion and acrylic paints including colored wood stains work more like oil-based paints. It helps to improve paint flow and workability and allows the paint to adjust to more difficult conditions such as hot, cold and windy environments.
Arguably most importantly, it helps to eliminate brush and roller marks by improving the flow of the paint giving a much more professional finish and helping you to make progress more quickly.
Unlike damaging paint thinners or water, Easy Flow does all this without affecting the inherent qualities of the paint and without affecting its color. When used in a paint sprayer, Easy Flow allows up to 20% reduction in pressure without affecting the spray pattern or performance and helps to prevent clogging and wear and tear on tips.
Easy Flow can also be used as a medium for acrylic paint pouring art. Easy Flow’s composition helps to create the highly sought after strong, well-formed cells most artists are looking for.
Ideal Uses for Easy Flow
Using as a medium in paint pouring art
Exterior painting in hot, cold or windy weather
When having problems with brush marks when painting
Using a paint spray gun – Easy Flow helps to extend its life by reducing wear and tear
Reducing roller pressure and preventing paint build up at the ends of the roller
Providing a spray-like finish when rolling
Easy Flow is milky white in color and as such cannot be used in clear varnishes. Do not add Easy Flow to oil or alkyd based paints including glycerophtalic paint, for these paints use Owatrol Oil to achieve the same results.
Airless, HVLP or Cup Gun Sprayer
Prepare surface as per instructions on your paint/finish can. As part of this please ensure that you have removed all loose and flaking material. You should also treat any organic growth (mold etc.) with a fungicidal solution or a mix of 1 part water to 1 part chlorine bleach (allow the bleach solution to sit for 15 minutes), rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
Stir your paint thoroughly and begin to apply in the normal manner. If paint the pulls, sets too fast, does not level or flow properly, add Easy Flow until the paint spreads smoothly, easily and provides sufficient ‘wet-edge’. Allow the brush, roller or sprayer to be your guide.
To add Easy Flow first shake the container well. Then add the Easy Flow following the guidelines below and stir the mixture thoroughly.
Now apply your paint and Easy Flow mixture to your surface in the normal manner.
Using Easy Flow with a Brush or Roller
Add approximately 7-10% per liter of paint. If the paint is thick, or in extreme temperatures, more Easy Flow may gradually be added, up to 15% per liter.
Using Easy Flow with an HVLP & Cup Gun sprayer
Add 5-10% per liter of paint. The amount depends on the consistency and flow properties of the paint. If the paint seems to thicken, add a tablespoon of water per liter of paint to thin it.
Using Easy Flow with an Airless sprayer
Add up to 10% per liter of paint.
Using Easy Flow for Faux finishing
Add 20-25% per liter of paint. Do not add too much conditioner for vertical surfaces as the technique may sag or vanish.
Clean all tools and equipment with soap and water.
Things to Remember
Cover everything you do not wish to paint
Always mix a small amount with Easy Flow first to test compatibility
The amount of Easy Flow added will not change the color of matte or semi-gloss emulsion or acrylic paints. Easy Flow may reduce the sheen in gloss paints.
Do not use in clear varnishes
Do not use Easy Flow in oil-based paints – instead use Owatrol Oil for the same effects
D B Helene –
Great product. It is less money than some of the alternatives. It does the same job. I haven’t found any product that works any better.
So far so good to use with my Acrylic pour painting. Will need to see how the canvas dries after painting.
Great for Acrylic Artists.
Owatrol Easy Flow is comparable to Flood Floetrol, only without the lumps.
Linda Poteet –
What a difference! I used this for a pouring medium in flip cup painting.
Highly recommend. Works great.
Jeanne M Brown –
So much better than Flood Floetrol. Always smooth
Owatrol Easy Flow is like Flood Floetrol only it doesn’t have as many lumps in it. I have to strain my Flood Floetrol before adding it to my paint. I don’t have to strain Owatrol Easy Flow.
CRA Johns –
This is an excellent product. I use it for scenic painting for film and theater. It greatly improves the characteristics of water based paint including bog standard emulsion for both brush and spray application.
Laura Bestwick –
Use this for my acrylic pouring and it’s brilliant, makes it all so much easier after previously using pva glue and water. Is a lot easier to get the right consistency.
Donna Johnston –
Used the product in teaching a class with Acrylic Pours… It is an expensive activity with the cost of the paint and the Easy Flow, but the Easy Flow does work well. All the students were delighted with their results.


On Saturday evening I enjoyed watching an interesting documentary on BBC 2 about the impressionists. I found it fascinating because it was refreshingly light and informative. It wasn’t just about the artists themselves but about their working methods, techniques and influences which made it engaging. Towards the end of the programme, the presenter, Waldemar Januszczak took us on a painting journey to London. Monet and Pissarro both spent a part of their lives painting different aspects of the city. Monet’s moody paintings of the Thames are well known, particularly those which capture low sunlight. I was reminded of my own painting of a Thames Sunrise.
The painting above depicting a Thames Sunrise was painted in 2005. I wanted a painting of contrasts. The linear form and structure of the skyline, contrasts against the fluid, loose washes of the sky and water. Also, I wanted the painting to be full of light. Not just from the sun breaking through the low lying clouds, but also the last remnants of the artificial light being produced by the city itself before being switched off to be taken over by the full light of day.
This giclee limited edition print has been faithfully reproduced from the original watercolour. I painted it on Fabriano Esportazione, which a very expensive hand made paper from Italy. The heavy texture of the paper is a delight to paint on. If you drag a large brush full of watercolour pigment over the surface, it creates some wonderful effects. At the edges of some of the cloud shapes, you can see how the paint catches the texture. You can see how this effect has been repeated in the light being reflected in the water. I have contrasted these loose, fluid techniques with the tighter, more controlled painting of the architecture.


Canvas panels are a great economical option for painting on real canvas. They are canvas wrapped around a cardboard substrate. They're also a good choice for pieces that call for a thinner profile than a standard canvas. For your special pieces, choose the archival boards for longevity.
Canvas panels (also called canvas boards) are very versatile. They can be used for a variety of project including:
- School projects
- Practice paintings
- Finished paintings
- Acrylic paintings
- Oil paintings
- Casein paintings
- Watercolor paintings (with watercolor specific canvas panels)
Canvas panels provide the artist with a great amount of freedom. They are inexpensive, but have the feel of real canvas, because they are real canvas. Instead of being stretched on stretcher bars, the canvas is wrapped around and adhered to a hard cardboard substrate. Canvas panels can be easily transported, making them great for plein air painting and for group events. They are ideally suited to the classroom setting and give kids an opportunity to paint on real canvas.
Canvas panels can be framed just like a stretched canvas.
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ceiling are painted Seaside Retreat Light Khaki (SR302) by Valspar. The magazine's resource guide does note that paint colors may have been custom-washed to various strengths (which is common when painting wood walls).
paint color valspar seaside retreat light khaki
White, built-in cabinets
built-in shelves...paint color...Paint Color
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What is the color or the wall paint?
because paint color is a popular question on houzz. They said they can match paint color from a photo as long as the photo is big enough...Hope this helps.
know the paint color, however Gonyea Homes & Remodeling is also on houzz if you want to look them up to ask them. I hope this helps.
Love the basic layout - open beams, side built-ins. Would change fireplace to more traditional look
built-in storage on right/would like on both side of fireplace. Timber beams - dark/light contrast
hearth in painted wood to help continutiy between the two bookcases. Do not like the absence of a hearth.
Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Summer Lake House
What paint did you use on the platform for the beds? Thanks!
That is Palace White # 956 with Dijon #193 on the window sash, both from Benjamin Moore paints.
large, built-in platform with the mattresses with box springs on top.
custom built-in piece.
painted wicker chair - bedding
built-in beds by window
White 956 Paint...Dijon 193 Paint...built-in bed idea...beds. Paint colors
MAC Custom Homes
the blue paint color of the kitchen island?
Beautiful Home! What is the paint color on the walls & what company?
island paint color! What color is it ?
what to paint my trim and coffered ceilings. for the coffered ceilings.....what did you do for the inside of the coffered ceilings??
built-ins separating space - flow of space
paint and columns connected to cabinets
Darci Goodman Design
San Clemente Remodel
love the paint color and am curious of what it is exactly! Thanks!
Love this room. Am curious about the painting over the fireplace. Wh
the painting over the fireplace. Who is the artist? It's wonderful. Wish I could see it more clearly. Thank you.
of the painting is? Found the artist but not this particular piece above fireplace. Thx
Steps!!!!! Paint the back I don't like !
PS & Daughters
422 Green St
wall w/painted frame around painting lend dad's spokane painting?
In our addition I want to add built-in brick book cases. We already have the wood beams and the wood flooring. I have also considered painting between the beams to break up the wood.
Paint color - asiago by valspar
painting the wall behind the sofa to "frame" it
Valspar paint: colors are Asiago and Mark Twain
Bailey painting hangs above the sofa. To draw attention to the striking white-framed painting, she painted the white wall behind it the same grayish blue as all the trim.The swivel chairs on rosewood bases are originals by Milo Baughman. Schuh had wanted them for a long time, but could find them only
Costa Marble & Granite
82 Madison Ave. Toronto
is the paint color on the walls?
What is the paint color on the wall?
Love the paint color
what color paint on wall
color of paint. Italian straw Pratt & lambert
soap, built-in counter is beautiful
yellow to paint walls
Bathroom paint color
painted wood baseboards
Paint color...the yellow paint...Yellow paint color...yellow paint
Jarrett Vaughan Builders, Inc.
Beautiful washable matt paint with trim
Choose washable matte paint for walls if possible. Shine creates reflectivity, causing light to bounce around the room, which distracts the eye. Any color will look richer and truer
choose washable matte paint for walls, unless high traffic area, then choose eggshell. save satin and semigloss for trim
matte paint for walls if possible. Shine creates reflectivity, causing light to bounce around the room, which distracts the eye. Any color will look richer and truer in a flat or matte finish than it will with a shine.If the room is highly trafficked, it may be better to use eggshell, because its texture


Alén Karel Diviš
(1890 Blato u Poděbrad – 1956 Prague)
oil, canvas, 48 × 34.5 cm; O 1467; acquired in 2013.
Alén Karel Diviš studied with the painters Josef Boháč and Emanuel Dítě. In 1926 he went to Paris where he attended the lectures of František Kupka. Initially, he was influenced by Cubism and abstract art, but after visiting North Africa in 1932 and Brittany, he focused on depicting the lives of suffering individuals. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939 he went back to Paris where he was accused of espionage and imprisoned. In 1941 he went to New York where he stayed until 1947. His time in jail damaged his health and this showed in his post-war work, the distinct theme of which became the depiction of the crucified Jesus Christ, symbolising human suffering and the proximity of death. The first drawing for Crucified, dated 1941 and titled Christ the Prisoner, was followed by a whole cycle of paintings with this theme. This work, the model for which may be an older work, is not only the final work of the whole group, but also the last dated oil of Diviš's. It is a suggestive depiction of the face of the Saviour reflecting a quiet reconciliation with death.


Rise and Shine
Acrylic on canvas
Brighten up your day with this colorful abstracted floral painting!
"Rise and Shine" measures 24"x30". This textured abstract painting on canvas is stretched on 1.5" deep bars. The sides are painted a shimmery black Micaceous Iron Oxide. The painting is signed on the side, dated and signed on the back.
It is wired and ready to hang as soon as it arrives.
Framing is not necessary. A protective gloss varnish has been applied to protect the painting from dust and harmful UV rays.
A Certificate of Authenticity is included
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HOW TO CHOOSE AND HANG PAINTING CORRECTLY
After purchasing a painting, a common question arises - how to hang it correctly and how to fit it perfectly with existing artworks. Painting is an element that can help unite space and make it complete. The key is to choose a work of art that matches your home decorating style. I would like to share with You some simple rules to help you avoid mistakes when hanging paintings. So the first very important thing is:
Choose the wall of your home that should be enlivened and where you want to hang the painting. The large empty wall space in the room creates disharmony, while paintings distribute the attention and direct it to a few points of interior. After choosing a wall you have to decide what size painting you want and need. Vertical paintings optically increase the height of the ceiling, while horizontal paintings lengthen the wall. Too small paining will look lonely and "sink" into the wall, so if you want a small picture but it's too narrow, choose a group of several or more artworks. Small paintings are more suitable for narrow walls or hanging them in a group. Make sure Your new painting matches your wall color and interior style. A beautiful work of art compensates for the imperfection of furniture or interior. Tall, narrow walls will work best with the art of a similar shape, created in a portrait, or vertical orientation, while horizontal wall spaces (often found over sofas, in a hallway or dining table) work best with horizontal bigger artwork. Overall wall space dimensions your artwork should take up two-thirds to three-fourths of the wall.
PAINTING HANGING HEIGHT
The artwork should hang so that the canter of the picture or group of pictures is approximately at eye level. If several paintings hang on one wall, they should be more conveniently hung on one common holder or strings attached to the two upper corners of the paintings. Painted paintings are hung at eye level on the wall (about 1.5 - 2 meters from the floor), slightly sloping (this reduces reflections). In the dining room or kitchen, it is better to hang the artwork at the eye level of a seated person. Smaller walls are suitable for smaller walls, larger ones are suitable for wide ones. The hanged painting should not be wider than the furniture itself. If you are hanging a painting for the first time, the following simple formula can help you:
The artwork should take up the width you get by multiplying the wall width by 0.57. [wall width] x 0.57 = [ideal image width]. The figure should not exceed 75% of the furniture width or in other words three-fourths the width of the furniture. The ideal hanging height for a picture is 145 cm from the ground or the canter of the picture.
Multiple paintings should be hanged as one group and all together fit into an ideal width. If you decide to hang several artworks of different sizes in a group, start with the first one, which will be the center of your picture group. Hang the darkest, largest, thickest frame pictures on the left, as people read from left to right and it’s easier for the eyes to admire such paintings in the first place. Make sure the paintings match each other in terms of style, colors, sizes. You can cut out sheets of paper of this size and place them on the ground to see how a group of pictures will fit together in size and where a picture is better to hang. If you have selected small pictures, make sure that they do not "get lost" in the wall.
ABOVE THE SOFA
The painting above the sofa - is one of the most common and easiest ways to hang art. The basic rule is that the artwork or a group of them should not occupy more than 2/3 of the sofa area and they should hang 15 - 20 cm above the sofa. Vertical paintings optically increase the height of the ceiling, while horizontal paintings lengthen the wall. Whether we are going to create a wall in a series of paintings over a couch, or hang one large piece of art, the principle of proportionality will help create a beautiful and harmonious decor. A beautiful work of art compensates for the imperfection of furniture or interior.
However, all these are just rules, I invite You to try to interpret them wisely and deviate a little according to your interior style and the atmosphere you want to create. Don't forget that the works of art are beautiful in principle, the enjoyment of them gives us pleasure, so choose art that brings You good emotions. No matter what works of art decorate your home, most importantly, when creating works of art, you would rejoice, say pleasure, be forced to stop for at least a minute and admire the moment.
If You like to have a consultation or share some ideas, please contact me at email@example.com


Laid side by side.
One sunny afternoon.
In the wilderness,
Wild Flowers of the Forest
Acrylic Media – Diptych
Two Canvas Panels – Unframed
12″ x 36″ each
Wild Flowers of the Forest grew midst dark blue skies and earthy greens. I wanted to paint flowers without form as I like them that way.Starting with modelling paste on two canvas panels put togther side-by-side. Thick coats of bright reds and yellows burst on the canvas with crazy leaves and even crazier skies. In the end, the bright and loud painting was toned down with a wash of burnt umber, which comfortably settled in the crevices of the flowers and leaves.
These bright forms could be roses, pansies or the wild flowers of the forest. It can go as far as you can see; as our mind becomes one with nature… to find itself… in the beauty of life giving life… in the deep dense sights…. as much as our eyes can behold.
And then there are the sights unseen… that lie beyond sight, smell and sound. Can we touch those realms that lie within and beyond? When shall we really see?
The details are left for you to wander around and interpret.


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