Monthly Archives: January 2010
What are paintings made that are black and white with a single object thats red called?
I see lots of pictures or paintings that are all black and white (grayscale). Somehwere in the picture will be a red object that clearly stands out from the rest of the picture. what are those types of paintings/pictures called? … Continue reading
is there a website to look for oil paintings on cavas?
have just aquired some oil paintings and want to find their value. Your best bet is to do research on the specific artist. Many artists create using more than one media, so looking for a website on oil paintings will … Continue reading
What kind of film is best for shooting portraits, in sunlight and at night?
I recently came into possession of my mom’s old Canon AE-1 Program 35mm camera, and it’s in great shape. I’d like to try my hand at photography. Specifically, I’m interested in shooting urban landscapes at night, as well as both … Continue reading
How to hang up posters without scratching the paint?
I have a lot of posters in my room and I hang them up with sticky-tac. And most of them stay, but a lot of them fall too. Is there any other way that I can hang them up without … Continue reading
Is it possible to purchase contemporary photography prints, from REPUTABLE current artists on the web?
I assume galleried artists (Burtynsky, Hatakeyama, Gaal, etc) wouldn’t be available, but perhaps up-and-coming photographers? All together on a nice website for purchase? Obviously sites like all-posters or art.com or imagekind are just a disappointment. Any ideas out there? Am … Continue reading
How to make hand prints from paint permanent on fabric?
I have a friend who spend a lot of time in the hospital due to illness and I would like to make her some hospital gowns with her 8 year old daughters’ hand prints on some for the times they … Continue reading
Im painting a big morel thing on my daughters bedroom wall. What type of paint should I use?
Im planning on using a three colours: pink, white, and silver to paint a big ass angel in my daughters bedroom. I wasn’t sure what type of paint I should use on the wall… I know Interior paints will work … Continue reading
Transfering something on tracer paper to watercolor paper?
I need to transfer a drawing on tracer paper to watercolor paper so i can color it. The only way to do this that I can think of is to use carbon paper. I’d like to know if anyone out … Continue reading
How Much Would All the Necessary Oil Painting Supplies Cost?
What would I need to get started in oil painting and about how much would this cost? Also, what is liquid medium and do I need it? Do the store bought canvases already come primed? Sorry for so many questions. … Continue reading
Whats the difference between Giotto paintings and Duccio Paintings?
Whats the difference between Giotto paintings and Duccio Paintings? Duccio was a typical Medieval painter – he painted during a time when it was generally believed that this world was only a preparation for the next, the achievements of individuals … Continue reading