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Wildlife Posters: Because Wild Beast is Real Beauty

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:30:01 +0000

Water pond is the real beauty, trees and plants are the real beauty, flowers are the real beauty. You can buy stunning wildlife posters to decorate your wall with wild animals roaming, hunting, relaxing and sleeping in forest. In the form of poster also they look charming. Buy these posters, decorate them and also gift them. If you want to buy wildlife posters then you can visit gift shops, poster shops or toy shops. If you want unique posters of this theme then you can choose some poster websites.

Investing In Art

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:19 +0000

As you probably are already aware great paintings and art work does not come cheaply. In fact paintings and other art work by certain artists are sold for millions dollars. While the work of other artists is sold for only a few hundred dollars. Even the smallest piece of work of art can cost you upwards of $300 at the same time. Consequently, those who invest in art expect more from their purchase and rightfully so.

There are certainly lucky art collectors. Those who have been fortunate enough to collect excellent pieces of art over the years. Some artists paintings they’ve collected in the past are worth much more than they originally paid for the piece. There are always cases in which a collector purchases the work of an unknown artist only to have the artist become famous. This leaves the collector holding the work of a famous artist and gives him all the financial gains that come along with being in such a position.

If you love art there is no reason you too could not shop for art and paintings and expect that the piece of artwork you bought will fetch you a price worth a lot more than your purchase price. Collectors are in the business of investing in art work after careful examination.

Examining artwork does not mean that it should merely be attractive to your naked eyes. Excellence in art is determined by the smoothness and finish of the work. Excellence is also measured by the choice of subject and how well the subject has been expressed. As history has shown a piece of art may have only one or two colored strokes but these simple strokes being able to reflect what the artists was thinking makes the work valuable. Determining this value is the essence of art collecting.

Examination includes checking the condition and authenticity of the pieces. Of course if you are going to purchase any piece of art you must receive assurance and certification that the piece is authentic. Uniqueness should also be of some concern as a bulk product may not be of any use to you as a collector considering that others possess a similar piece. This is one of the considerations that greatly enhances the value of a piece of art. The most treasured pieces of art in the world are those that are unique and authentic works by a famous artist.

Most art collectors and investors also give careful consideration detailing in the piece of art. So to be sure it is necessary to have an eye for art. To be a successful investor you should be able to determine a good piece and a not so good piece of art if it comes from the same artist.

By: Clyde Lee Dennis

Do Duy Tuan – Taking Vietnamese Art To A Global Audience

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:48:14 +0000

Born in 1954 in Thua Thien Hue in Vietnam, Do Duy Tuan is one of the most prominent names in the world of Vietnamese fine art. The recent emancipation of Vietnamese fine art from its cloistered provincial existence has given the world a chance to see some truly great works of art by gifted Vietnamese artists. Of these, Do Duy Tuan is a major find. Vietnam, within a span of the last 15 years or so, has truly come to the forefront of the art world. The whole world is its new audience. On one hand, more and more artists from Vietnam are having their artwork exhibited around the world. On the other, local Vietnamese art galleries are witnessing international footfall in increasing number.

The recent renaissance of Vietnamese fine arts has made the world familiar with some of the best names in the area. Names such as Bui Huu Hung, Ho Huu Thu, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Do Xuan Doan, Tran Quang Dinh, Hoang Hai Anh, Quan Tho, Nguyen Thanh Hoa and Do Duy Tuan have become virtually household names with lovers of Asian art. The last name on the list, Do Duy Tuan, is an important one due to his substantial contribution to the growth and development of Vietnamese fine arts. His works now adorn the walls of some of the most prestigious locations in the world.

Do Duy Tuan is one of the most talented artists in the field of contemporary modern art in Vietnam. His distinctive styled artworks feature mostly beautiful women, portraying his female subjects in somber and dreamy like moods, using clever blends of mixed media and oil as his material. He successfully merged both a high degree of delicacy and texture creating effective contrast in his paintings.

He has received numerous awards from competitions and exhibits internationally. Twice, he has received the Certificate of Recognition from the Phillip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards. Other accolades include the third prize in Vietnam Association Zone 6 in 1999, the Art National Award 1996-2000 in 2000, the A prize Art National zone 6 in 2001 and the Art Award, Zone 6 in 2003.

Do Duy Tuan has a number of exhibitions to his credit. Among the more significant ones are the First Solo Exhibition in Singapore in 2000, the Nation-wide Art Exhibition 1996-2000 in Hanoi, the International Exhibition “Nude” in Singapore in 2001, Vietnam ASIAN Art Award Exhibition in Hanoi (Phillip Morris), the Phillip Morris ASIAN Art Award Exhibition in Bali, Indonesia and the Vietnam-Korea Art Exhibition in the HCMC Art Museum. In 2003, Do Duy Tuan participated in the Vietnam Art Award Exhibition, Zone 6. Other international participations include an exhibition in Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta and in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Asked to speak about his inspiration, Do Duy Tuan says, “I finally found my inner peace, and it reflects in my creations. My art embraces the nostalgic and romantic ambiance of Hue, of the glorious past, and of the divine, dream like beauty that I have yet to reconcile with today’s civilization. My subjects reflect my heart and soul and are not challenging, for I want my viewers to appreciate and enjoy them as if they were actually creating the artworks themselves.” Explore the exciting world of Vietnamese fine art. Start with the enchanting artwork of Do Duy Tuan.

By: Jennifer Salerno

Metal Art Tools and Metal Art Working

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:16:22 +0000

Most people associate a sculptor with a hammer and chisel. Yes, these are the basic tools of an artist working with stone or wood. When working with these materials the sculptor starts out with a large piece of lumber or stones and using these tools chips away at the material until everything that is not part of the work of art is removed.

Metal art is different because while excess material also needs to be removed, the creation also involves adding various pieces or materials to one another until the final art form takes shape. So while one is the process of removing the unwanted, the other is the art of joining and shaping.

Because of this the range of art metal tools is much wider, more complex and therefore more expensive than stonework tools. The tools the metal artist needs include:

Metal cutting tools:

· Chop saws are the basic tool. These simple saws are good enough for rough cutting of metal sheets into workable sizes.

· Band saws provide a more precision cut but since they use cutting fluid to continually remove filings and dust from the cutting area to allow for a cleaner cut, they are more expensive and messy. The artist will need a special work station to prevent the fluid from making a mess all over his studio.

· And finally there is the plasma cutter which uses pressured superheated gas to cut through metal. Since the flow of gas can be focused down to a very fine point, this allows for extremely precise cuts and is the best for the final cutting of metal. Because of the technology involved, they are very expensive and costs can go as high as $10,000.

Metal joining equipment:

This involves welding of which there are two types:

· MIG welding equipment is best used on metals like mild steel. A wire is melted and used to join two pieces of metal together.

· TIG welding actually fuses two metal pieces into one. This yype of welding is best for aluminum and stainless steel welding. A filler rod is sometimes used to fill up an open seam.

Metal forming equipment:

Metal forming involves heating metal till it reaches a molten shape and then pouring it into a mold in which it will cool and harden to take its new form. This equipment comprises of:

· A furnace or forge where the metal will be heated. Furnaces are of various types for specific applications and are fed by electricity, gas or natural fuels like wood and coal. These, depending on the size, may be expensive.

· The molds into which the molten metal is formed are usually made by first creating a form upon which a wax mold is made. The wax mold is then used to create the final mold which is normally made out of fine silica sand. While little equipment is needed here, the recurring raw material costs need to be kept in mind.

Preparation and finishing equipment:

· These consist of grinders and chipping tools to smoothen and remove any excess material for the finished surfaces.

· Buffers are needed to polish and create surface textures.

· And finally, if required, painting equipment that can range from a simple brush to spray painting.

By: Ivan Smith

CNC Plasma Cutter Art

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:16:34 +0000

Plasma cutter art is becoming more and more popular. One of the major reasons is that cost of plasma cutters has come down substantially over the past few decades. Using a CNC (computer numeric control) plasma cutting unit to create metal art is almost cheating. If you sell your art in large numbers this may be a process you want to look into.

You can use CNC plasma cutting units to make just one piece of art or you can make hundreds of copies of your one piece. The artisan would only be interested in using a CNC plasma cutting unit made from extruded aluminum because the fabricated steel units are prohibitively expensive and used mainly for large scale industrial applications.

Here is the cool thing about CNC plasma cutters. Say you are a painter and you want to present your works in a different light. You can scan your canvas painting into your computer, make a few adjustments and then feed the resulting digital image into the CNC computer. The computer will then instruct the machine to cut that image out of sheet metal. The end results of the plasma cutting process will be some reflection of your original canvas work. The plasma cutter cannot make half cuts, it either makes a cut or it does not. When editing the digital copy of your canvas image you will have to make it so that the CNC machine will know what to cut and what not to. This is accomplished by changing your image to black and white. After the machine has completed the cut you can add your own details, engravings, or colors to finish the piece.

By: James Kingston

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