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A CELEBRATION OF AMERICANA FOR MEMORIAL DAY!
Jane Wooster-Scott stands alone as the finest painter of Americana on the planet, capturing the heritage, tradition and cultural diversity that so many have bravely fought to protect. Wooster-Scott has become legendary for her exceptional scenes of America's celebrations and holidays, providing a …
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WASH AWAY YOUR BATHROOM BLUES WITH ART!
The bathroom is often one of the most overlooked rooms in the home. The focus is normally on the functional aspect of the room rather than creating an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. But why not have both? You have a captive audience! Provide some eye candy to enjoy during bath time! Remember! …
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THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE - BUILD YOUR OWN ART LIBRARY
“It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchangeable color to every object; beware of this stumbling block.” Paul Gauguin One of our main goals when we developed ArtRev.com was to become a leading fine art retailer as well as an art educator. We have stayed on track with ou …
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MASTERS OF MOTION - EDGAR DEGAS AND DOUGLAS HOFMANN
Edgar Degas Edgar Degas (July 19, 1834 - September 27, 1917) is widely considered a master of drawing the human figure in motion. His extraordinary draftsmanship, which stressed balance and clarity of outline, became a hallmark of his signature style. Degas worked in many VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - …
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ART LIGHTING 101
Effective lighting can make or break the visual impact of your wall art and is crucial to art preservation and longevity. What is art lighting? For many artists, art and light go hand in hand. For instance, Rembrandt is considered the greatest master of VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART LIGHTING 101
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START WITH ART WHEN REDECORATING!
Do you want to redecorate but don’t know where to start or what style you prefer? The solution is to select your artwork first - many people do not know what their style is and artwork is like a reflection of the inner personality. Artwork is a great starting point, a roadmap for se …
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BEAUTY AND THE ARTIST
Beauty has seemingly taken a back seat in recent times as modern artists use art more and more as a tool to make a statement. Art in the modern world encourages the viewer to interpret the world through different eyes - it is used to raise social and political issues. That said, some artists have …
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FRAME YOUR ARTWORK ONLINE IN 5 MINUTES AND SAVE!
Customize your art work in less time than it takes to brush your teeth! Spark your own creativity and custom frame it in less than five minutes. It’s really simple. You just click on the artwork image that you like, click on “See / Buy Framed”, and then pick a mat and frame combin …
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REVAMP YOUR INTERIOR D?COR WITH A SAVVY SPLASH OF COLOR!
Are you bored with your existing décor? Would you like to update your home with a refreshing new look, but without a big budget? Injecting color into your home is an easy way to create life, vitality, interest and energy without breaking the bank. It’s easy! Maintain your existing key …
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LET?S MAKE A DEAL: AWAKEN YOUR INNER-NEGOTIATOR AND GET ART SAVVY!
"In business, as in life, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate." - Dr. Chester L. Karass Do you consider yourself to be a savvy negotiator? ... (continued on artrev.com)VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - LET?S MAKE A DEAL: AWAKEN YOUR INNER-NEGOTIATOR AND GET ART SAV …
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HUGH GRANT?S "LIZ" FETCHES $23.7 MILLION IN AUCTION!
British actor Hugh Grant’s Andy Warhol portrait of Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor from 1963 fetched $23.7 million in auction at Christie’s New York. The portrait, titled “Liz (Colored Liz),” was bought by an anonymous phone bidder for slightly below its estimate of $25 …
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WINSTON CHURCHILL'S ?MARRAKECH? UP FOR AUCTION
Sotheby’s has announced that a painting of Marrakech by Winston Churchill will be offered at auction. Painted circa 1948, Marrakech, is considered one of Churchill’s better works and has exemplary provenance - it was a gift from Churchill to the former US Pr... (continued on artrev.com …
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HOW TO APPRECIATE ART ? THE CRITICAL PROCESS
Identify the artist’s decisions and choices: When creating a work of art, artists inevitably make certain decisions and choices, for example, the medium of the artwork, the color of a certain area, the linear VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - HOW TO APPRECIATE ART ? THE CRITICAL PROCESS
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MOTHER'S DAY - SHOW HER YOU CARE WITH ART!
“My mother said to me, "If you become a soldier, you'll be a general; if you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope." Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso”. Mothers nurture, protect, inspire, support and love unconditionally. Mothers guide their children to be …
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CHAGALL TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL
The largest medical center in the Middle East, the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center stands on a hilltop several miles from downtown Jerusalem. The center contains a medical school, nursing school, hospital, dental and pharmacy schools, and various laboratory buildings. The hospital's synago …
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ARTWORK THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE!
From your light fittings to your furniture, your décor is an extension of who you are. Each artwork is handpicked to reflect your taste and personality - and your choice of fine art is the finishing touch that ties it all together. Whether your home décor style is abstract, VIEW AND …
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EARLIEST OIL PAINTINGS
Oil paintings dating back to the 5th century have been found in caves in the Afghan region of Bamiyan. They were discovered behind two ancient colossal Buddha statues, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. These paintings suggest that Asians, not Europeans, were the first to use oil painting. …
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DALI'S BIRTHDAY IS MAY 11
Salvador Dali once said, “You have to systematically create confusion, it sets creativity free. Everything that is contradictory creates life.” More Dali quotes... Get creative with Dali in honor of the Surrealist Master’s birthday on the 11th May! Born in 1904 in Figueres, S …
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BRING OUT YOUR INNER DESIGNER AND SAVE!
Visit ArtRev.com’s exclusive design, décor and home improvement articles in our Learning Center to overcome your "decorator's block" - specifically when it comes to decorating with art. Be sure to stop by and browse through our decorating tips and t... (continued on artrev.co …
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ART - A POSSIBLE CURE FOR LONELINESS!
In today’s world, where everyone wants a happy home life and an exciting relationship, the phrase "I'm lonely" alienates you like the plague. Fortunately, loneliness can be treated by examining the causes and finding solutions. A fundamental solution, whether your loneliness is abso …
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