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<title>Veny Arsenov - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some Word About Artist Veny Blended in the fine acrylic paints of Veny's canvases are her lifetime of experiences including her early beginnings in Eastern Europe. Veny was born in Bulgaria in 1970. Growing up in the beautiful city of Sofia, Veny was no stranger to the arts and creativity, as her immediate family was comprised of a professional photographer, a building engineer and her grandfather George, a self tough oil painter, who worked as a humor and satire writer. During her early years she was often left at home alone as her parents had to work long hours to ... ]]></description>
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<title>The Evolution of Art and Tattoos</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In every century, art has been portrayed differently. Just like with styles and fashions nowadays, there have been different art fads that have become popular. It's usually referred to as achievements and evolutions in art, rather than the fads that they actually are.]]></description>
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<title>Using Excel As an Art Medium</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:26:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Computers have only really become a widely accepted medium for art within the last twenty years, and in the field of movies and animation, most people couldn't live without it. It has made editing a much easier and faster process, and has completely revolutionized the way animation is created.]]></description>
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<title>The Life of an Artist</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ask twenty people who the greatest artist that ever lived was, and you're likely to get at least twelve different answers. Everyone has different tastes in art, just like they do in everything else. More likely than not, you'll hear names like Michelangelo, da Vinci, and van Gogh dropped, because these are the artists that they know of.]]></description>
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<title>Developing an Eclectic Personal Art Collection</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:05:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Art collecting is not only for the rich; it requires no specialized training or education and if done correctly, can offer a lifetime of personal satisfaction and entertainment. There is however a mentality that only very wealthy people can have an art collection.]]></description>
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<title>Are Charitable Donations to the Arts Only for the Rich?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:00:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So many think that contributing to the arts is only for the rich, but it really can be for anyone. There are a number of charitable organizations that use their money wisely and could use even one dollar contributions. Relying only on the rich for the funding of the arts could cause some dangerous repercussions for society.]]></description>
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<title>Why Online Art Galleries Are Changing the Way We See Art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Online art galleries have made it possible to find artists that may have never been seen if it were not for the internet. Art purchases were for the longest time only limited to local and national showings of an artist's work. Then there were catalogs which put together assorted works from various artists for sale to the general public.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Your Art and Knowing Which Medium Is Right For You</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:36:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many artists seem to be born with the knowledge of how they will create, what tools they will use and every image or sculpture they will ever produce. While this may be true for some artists, not everyone is born with this knowledge and no one goes through out their life without being influenced in one direction or another. Many artists are first encouraged by their family, they may be given a camera or a box of finger paints. ]]></description>
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<title>Photography As Art and Reference for Artists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Photography, especially modern digital photography has given everyone the ability to become a photographer.  While not everyone has the artistic eye of what we define as the artistic photographer, the tools of the digital camera and the software to manipulate those images is readily available to all.  This makes it possible for anyone to develop their own photographic style or even mimic the styles of their favorite photographer.]]></description>
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<title>Grandma Moses, Renowned American Folk Artist and Inspiration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Grandma Moses is a treasured American artist that was named one of the most newsworthy women in the 1950's. She is also one of the greatest examples that it is never too late to start painting or anything for that matter. Grandma Moses started her painting career as a hobby in her seventies.]]></description>
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<title>Investing in Art and Being a Benefactor to the Arts</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:58:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not everyone that would like to be considered a collector of art can necessarily afford a Van Gogh, Picasso or Monet, but these are not the only collectible works of art in the world.  Regional artists offer a unique way in which people can build their collections of art in a unique and more affordable way.  One of the best ways to build a collection is to be a benefactor to a local artist.]]></description>
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<title>Modernism - Defying the Norm</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Modern ideas about what art is, began in the 20th century. Before that, usually paintings were commissioned by someone and were created to represent a story or an event. Of course, not all those stories or events had to be true, but they usually represented a human doing something that seemed natural and possible. Modernism is a great way for artists to shake things up and be able to express themselves. As access to art supplies became easier and less expensive, more people began to explore this wonderful world.]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose the Right Sketchbook?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sketching is a lot of fun for many reasons. First of all, it allows a person to become familiar and comfortable with the pencil medium. Second, finding a sketchbook is easy. An artist might even have more than one. Third, those that aren't very experienced with paints yet can use a small sketchbook to study simple objects wherever they go.]]></description>
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<title>The Northern Lights on a Canvas</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The northern lights are a unique phenomenon. They have inspired painters from Canada and Alaska throughout human history. Painting the Northern Lights is considered a genre of its own. The Aurora Borealis is liked by both traditional artists and those that tend to prefer Modernism. People that enjoy long vacations can sign up for an art class and learn how to paint the Aurora first hand.]]></description>
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<title>An Artist's Brush - Choosing the Right Hairs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:04:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every brush is created with a specific purpose in mind - to create a certain paint impression on the piece of paper or canvas. When more delicate and detailed work needs to be done, the brush used will be smaller and stiffer. Watercolor washes, on the other hand, are applied with large brushes. There are two main types of brushes that are used for painting - natural hair and synthetic. A different brush will be used for painting on fabrics, with acrylics, oil, watercolor, stencil, and alkyd.]]></description>
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<title>Postmodernist Art Movement and Its Connection to Painting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Post-modernism is a very interesting art movement. Actually it is more of a way of seeing art, texts, and actions. For example, a post-modernist artist could paint their own body, and appear on stage waving see through vials, while a projector shows their paintings on a white wall behind the artist, or on the artist themselves. Post-modernists have taken painting to a whole new level, and as a result, their art isn't very durable. For example, a painting of a plate of shrimp that has real shrimp glued to it will spoil quickly.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing the Right Frame for Your Paintings</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:40:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to displaying a painting, the frame is very important. There are several things that need to be taken into consideration when making this choice. First of all, where would the painting that displayed? Second, what is the style of the painting? And third, should a frame have an additional border?]]></description>
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<title>Different Brush Types and What They Are Used for</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:16:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brushes vary by so many things - size, use, tip, spring, surface, medium, etc. When looking at a painting, a person may or may not notice the brushwork. This will depend on how much art knowledge he or she has. However, if a painting is completed with the wrong brushes, it will not look good, and this will definitely be noticed.]]></description>
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<title>Brilliant Realism in Acrylic Paintings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Acrylics are like no other paint. When used by a master artist, they can produce an image that is the same as the real one. Looking at a painting of a Realist, a person often has to wonder - Is this a photograph or a painting?]]></description>
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<title>Sketching - The Foundation of Art</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:39:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sketching is the most basic part of drawing and painting. Every great artist has begun exploring the art world by learning how to sketch. In order for a person to create a very complicated painting, he or she must learn about proportions, lighting, shadows, textures, and styles.]]></description>
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<title>Proper Brush Maintenance and Online Shopping</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Online shopping for brushes can be quite tricky, especially if a person isn't familiar with the brand. Although brushes have to abide by certain size standards, many times they are quite different. Another thing that a person needs to keep in mind about brushes is that they have to be properly maintained.]]></description>
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<title>Artist Self Promotion, Brick and Mortar Vs Online?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:25:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most knowledge, when it comes to selling your own art, is a matter of trial and error. Creating your own online gallery is a job in and of itself and if you are more inclined to paint rather than work on a website all day, then enlist the aid of friends or experts. Even a brick and mortar gallery employs several people to have it run efficiently. The gallery director is there to sell the art, not hand out glasses of champagne.]]></description>
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<title>Art History, Appreciation and the Internet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:19:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Artists from all across the globe are now able to share their works without the rules that were in place two decades ago. The artist's talent is no longer hindered by finding an agent, or a gallery to show their works because the entire internet is now a free and open gallery for anyone to display their works. While looking at a digital photo of a painting is in no way the same as actually having the painting in your home; the internet makes it easier to obtain great works from talented painters, sculptors and photographers.]]></description>
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<title>Andy Warhol's Famous Marilyn Monroe Painting - Meaning</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:17:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The art of Andy Warhol was a commentary on the condition of society and their obsession with fame and the famous. This included Andy, as he was completely enchanted by the American royalty of movie stars and celebrities. He was fascinated by the power that television had over the everyday person and saw the glowing box as something that was worshiped more often than most people go to church.]]></description>
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<title>The Underappreciated Workers of the Art World</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:42:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The financial success of an artist depends greatly on the art dealer. The dealer can bring the artist celebrity and money that the artist alone would not be able to achieve. The artist should be allowed to create and not have to promote or sell their works all by themselves. To most artists, money is a necessary evil, it buys comfort, art supplies, but it doesn't fuel the fire of artistry.]]></description>
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<title>What the Art of Pompeii Should Teach Us</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The destruction of Pompeii is a significant moment in history that shows the true fragility of human life and the enduring strength of art. The now half buried Roman city of Pompeii is located in Campania near Naples. Pompeii was destroyed in 79 AD when Mt.Vesuvius erupted and covered the city with pumice and ash.]]></description>
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<title>The Artistic Debate Over the Use of Acrylic Vs Oil Paints</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the debate over which is better, acrylic paint or oils, it can only truly be answered by preference and in some cases, availability. Most artists would probably not be starving artists if they switched over to acrylic as they tend to be less expensive than oils. However, many artists may feel that acrylics somehow detract from their work and that by using a less expensive material they are somehow decreasing the value.]]></description>
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<title>Do Advancements in Technology Truly Serve the Arts?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Digital technology has its merits. They have allowed us to advance our techniques, lessen the cost of creation and collaborate instantaneously. However, those merits will be for not if these works do not have a physical form.]]></description>
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