Art and Home Decor

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What Does Your Art Say About You?

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Wednesday, September 2. 2009 • Category: Home Decor

A taste in art is developed by exercising the eye. While some tastes develop naturally, you can train yourself on fine art by visiting galleries and museums. It all boils down to a matter of exposure and experience. As your tastes begin to mature, you are able to find lasting pleasure in what is deemed good art. You’ll find that you have developed a keen sense towards lines, shapes, and colors as well as a sense of moods and attitudes that artists are trying to relay in their paintings.

So what then does your taste in art say about you?

A typical artwork connoisseur falls under three categories:


Those who simply purchase art in order to fill up their wall space.
Those who are looking to harmonize their décor around a piece of art.
* The connoisseur who wishes to proudly display his artistic prowess and astute eye for a great piece of art.


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History of Art

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Thursday, April 16. 2009 • Category: Art (General)

still life art

The history of art is a long journey that takes us back to a time before man had learned to write and record things for future generations. Almost everything we learn from them is based on what we can find that has survived tens of thousands of years and much of what we know is gained from their art.

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Tips on Making a Smaller Space Look Larger

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Friday, March 13. 2009 • Category: Home Decor
 

If you are lacking square footage in your home or apartment you may have become frustrated in trying to make your space look larger. Sure a small space can be cozy and comfortable, but it can also be cramped and cluttered if it isn’t designed well.  

 

Making a small room appear larger is all about visual illusions. You want to start by establishing where one space stops and another one starts. The following are tips on how to establish this and make your space look larger than it is.

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Tips on Making a Smaller Space Look Larger

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Friday, March 13. 2009 • Category: Home Decor
 

If you are lacking square footage in your home or apartment you may have become frustrated in trying to make your space look larger. Sure a small space can be cozy and comfortable, but it can also be cramped and cluttered if it isn’t designed well.  

 

Making a small room appear larger is all about visual illusions. You want to start by establishing where one space stops and another one starts. The following are tips on how to establish this and make your space look larger than it is.

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Interior Design and Artwork

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Friday, March 6. 2009 • Category: Home Decor

We have all struggled with trying to design the interior of our homes. Trying to come up with the right theme, design or finishing touches can be frustrating. There are however, certain pieces that can add that special touch and really bring a room full circle. 

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European Art vs. American Art: Where To Keep Your Attention?

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Monday, February 16. 2009 • Category: Art (General)

Spring

European art has spanned many centuries and has a history older than the existence of America. Regardless, there are distinct differences between the general styles of artwork coming from the two continents. There is also an easy way to summarize the differences between the two very distinct approaches.

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Art Blogs

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Wednesday, February 11. 2009 • Category: Art (General)

Art Blogs: How They Can Influence People to Buy Art 

Winter Land

A blog, which is a contraction of “Web Log”, is a website which is normally maintained by one or two people who regularly post stories, articles, reviews or personal information in order to share information with other people. Sometimes a blog can be focused on a certain topic with the intent of enlightening people as to the particular topic.

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Kids, Participate in this Google Contest

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Wednesday, February 4. 2009 • Category: Call for Artists
 Google Contest for kids at schools

… we use plants for electricity
… we make college free for everyone
… we give health insurance to all who need it
… we connect everyone by cell phone or computer

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Art – Lesser Known Artists and Why Decorate At All?

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Tuesday, February 3. 2009 • Category: Art (General)

Original Art - Musical Quartet

Art is something that is completely subjective in nature. The works of the great masters, Picasso, Rembrandt and others are all known and most people have already seen them, read about them and have their own opinions on them. Whether or not those opinions belong to them or what they have heard over time does not truly matter.

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ARTichokes -

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Monday, February 2. 2009 • Category: Call for Artists
Winning Artist must have up to eight paintings to ARTichokes by May 4, 2009, plus 5 digital images for the ARTichokes website which receives an average of 500 hits per day!

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Bathroom Accessories – Choosing the Right Design

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Wednesday, January 21. 2009 • Category: Home Decor

Let’s face it, other than the kitchen, the bathroom is the busiest place in your home, it is also quite possibly the smallest room in your home. However, this little space can become the center of attention simply by choosing the right accessories... Read more..

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Spruce Up The Kitchen With Color!

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Monday, January 19. 2009 • Category: Home Decor

Many people who remodel their homes don’t realize what a huge part color has in making a room come to life. Color is just as much as a design element as the new kitchen counter top can be. It is choosing the right color for the right room that can be the design dilemma...

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Interior Design and Artwork

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Friday, January 9. 2009 • Category: Home Decor

We have all struggled with trying to design the interior of our homes. Trying to come up with the right theme, design or finishing touches can be frustrating. There are however, certain pieces that can add that special touch and really bring a room full circle. 

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Windows Treatments

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Wednesday, January 7. 2009 • Category: Home Decor

We are moving to a new house, so we are looking for different ideas of how to dress our windows.

Bellow is the Top Ten sites that we’ve found to be useful, customer service – friendly, and not over the average budget. I thought you might enjoy this list, as well:

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Nativity Artwork Contest

Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Thursday, January 1. 2009 • Category: Call for Artists

Nativity Artwork Contest: Dec. 22, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009 from www.artwanted.com

THEME: Nativity Artwork
ENTRY DATES: Dec 22, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
VOTE DATES: Jan 5 - 11, 2008

DESCRIPTION: Get into the Christmas spirit and submit your artwork of the Nativity. Mary, Joesph, Baby Jesus, angels, shepherds and wise men are all great subjects for this theme. Open to all mediums, so let's see what you can submit. Good luck!

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