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Famous Picasso paintings and quotes

If you are abstract art lover, I bet you will know this great master, Pablo Picasso made abstract art famous and was regarded as the major force of the 20th century. Picasso paintings are true symbols of the love for art and the passion to depict thoughts and feelings. He paved the way to a more fantastic artworks by painting prowess. He was a major cause of the major movement towards contemporary arts. He was a well known lover for abstraction when he was painting. He has this Cubistic style that has the strongest influence in the world of painting and canvas art . Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain. Picasso's love for the arts stems from the roots that he has. Pablo Picasso was encouraged by his father, an art teacher, to follow him into the art scene and at a very early age it was clear that Pablo's natural talent would take him further than his father. He joined the Barcelona School of Fine Arts at the age of 14 and his father sacrificed...

Famous landscape oil paintings

Among the our paintings for sale , landscape paintings are also in most popular list. What is landscape art and why it is still popular and seems never fade away our eyes? Landscape art is a term that covers the depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, and especially art where the main subject is a wide view, with its elements arranged into a coherent composition. Most of old masters have their landscape artworks, no matter how different their styles are. Such as Van Gogh Paintings , Monet Paintings, Renoir Paintings, we can always find great landscape works among their paintings. Whether it be in the dreary dead of winter or in the vibrant springtime, inspiration is there. Painting a landscape is something that no artist can deny themselves of. You will find that because of this, some may think every art collector shoud have landscape painting. Some of the most beautiful art in the world consists of portraits of l...

Commen subjects in famous oil paintings

The subject of an art work expresses a view of man's existence, it is not the only attribute of art, but it is the fundamental one, it is the end to which all the others are the means. According to the classic understanding, great artwrork needs great subjects, no matter the subject is a landscape, an impressive Monarch or a great Mansion, their beauty have to stand out and obvious to all. The pure splendor had to be readily apparent and noticeable to all. Because if the subject was common, the art would not be great. However, with the coming of impressionism and post-impressionism, the common subjects became dominant in the art world. Artists became more focus on seeing the beauty in everything including the common, such as a few flowers, water lilies, fruits and more became the targets of the artists brush and were brought to life by the skills of the masters. The common was all of a certain made extraordinary and quite extraordinarily so. Van Gogh Paint...

Pierre Auguste Renoir's Happiness

Pierre Auguste Renoir perhaps is the best-loved for his subjects-pretty children, flowers, beautiful scenes, above all lovely women of all the impressionists, and he communicated the joy he took in them with great directness. `Why shouldn't art be pretty?', he said, `There are enough unpleasant things in the world.' He was one of the great worshippers of the female form, and he said `I never think I have finished a nude until I think I could pinch it.' Renoir paintings are regarded among the best within the school of impressionism. He used his brush to delicately paint color to the canvas by thin visible brush strokes dissolving the obvious outlines in favor of free touches of color which makes his subjects to connect together. He worked outdoor and the light and colors in his artworks are vibrant. And because of experience of working outdoors, in 1860s he and Claude Monet found that shadows are not black but reflected the colors around the...

Mona Lisa Facts

The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the history of art and continues to inspire fine art reproductions , parody, scientific theory, and more. The following are some interesting Facts about Mona Lisa.  o Most people know that Mona Lisa painting is created by Leonardo da Vinci, but the identity of the woman still remains unknow. Some people even think it is Da Vinci in female form. But the most commonly believed is Lisa Gherardini, born in 1479. She was 24 years old and the mother of two sons when she posed for the painting. Why he chose her is still a mystery. o The original name of the painting is Monna Lisa, it was a common italian shortening of Madonna, meaning "my lady."  But can you believe it, the most recognized name of this painting now is because of a spelling error(Mona Lisa).  o In 1956, a man named Ugo Ungaza threw a rock at the painting, which resulted in a small patch of damaged paint next to her left elbow. o The unrivaled fame ...

Van Gogh famous oil paintings

When purchasing oil painting reproductions, many people would choose Van Gogh paintings which are among the most famous in the world. It is easy to recognized Van Gogh artworks because of his use of bright colors and hightly recognizable style. Notable pieces, such as his ' Starry Night ' and self portraits are admired by artists and art enthusiasts alike. Troubled with mental illness, financial ruin, and romantic heartbreak, Vincent's troubled life is reflected in the honesty and emotion that his paintings are known for. His greatest paintings were created in the final two years of his life and are considered to be the most highly recognizable and expensive pieces of art today. Van Gogh has become an icon as a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time. Van Gogh life was tortured by mental illness, he suffered from many different illness, such as temporal lobe epilepsy and depression. And because those illness, he can...

Important tips about fine art reproductions

Most of famous artworks were created in the time of Renaissance or near that period. For art-lovers, it is pretty difficult to find some ways to collect oil paintings like that without breaking the bank. Now, this is where famous art reproductions prove handy. It mays sounds crazy, but in fact, you can buy authentic and legal fine art reproductions of masterpieces without leaving the comfort for your house. Please note that the oil reproductions we talked are top quality totally handmade by experienced and professional art reproduction artists. And they are very close to the original in colors, brushstrokes, details and techinues, not those poor quality that you can find at some art shop or flea markets. Reasonable Price Usually these oil paintings are most under a few hundred dollars, this would allows you to creat your own museum full of your favorate old master masterpieces in you home without spending a fortune. Moreover, you can choose any sizes you prefe...

Cubist Artworks Nowadays

Cubist artworks actually are still loved by many art-lovers, personally, I have some oil painting reproductions of Picasso paintings hanging in my office. Cubism is the most mentioned artistic movements of the 20th century. Many people know the name of cubism, however, when ask what is the cubism, what it stands for and who is main contributors to the movement. I guess most of people can not answer. As such, identifying what the impact of the movement is and where we see this impact in our lives today is not known and that is a shame, as this helps us see the world in a clearer, more complete context. Cubism was a 20th century avant-garde art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music and literature. The first branch of cubism, known as Analytic Cubism, was both radical and influential as a short but highly significant art movement between 1907 and 1911 in France. In its second ...

Rembrandt and the night watch

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn He is considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history. Nobody stands above master painter Rembrandt in bringing  portraits not only a depiction of the subject but incorporating their life, history and personality. That is why Rembrandt paintings are loved by so many people. Born in Leiden in the Dutch republic in 1606, Rembrandt showed an early affinity for painting, and choose to develop his skill further. his etchings and paintings were popular throughout his lifetime, his reputation as an artist remained high, and for twenty years he taught nearly every important Dutch painter. Rembrandt's greatest creative triumphs are exemplified especially in his portraits of his contemporaries, self-portraits and illustrations of scenes from the Bible. His self-portraits form a unique and intimate biography, in which the artist surveyed himself without vanity an...

Klimt the famous kiss painting

Klimt The kiss is probably his most famous painting from a long and distinguished career and is also always hot sell paintings for sale . This article share more information about this famous painting, I think it will be helpful art-lovers to know more about Gustav Klimt and his artworks. All the other great Klimt paintings will be included to make this a thorough study of his career, for those who only know of The Kiss and wish to find out more about Klimt's others. The kiss was painted in 1907 when klimt was 45 and this period also is his Golden Period. It depicts a couple, in various shades of gold and symbols, sharing a kiss against a bronze background. Behind the respectable facade Klimt was a man with a ferocious sexual appetite. he had a fixation with redheads. It is no surprise that the woman in The Kiss has red hair. In The Kiss, Klimt depicted a couple locked in an embrace. The rest of the painting dissolves into shimmering, extravagant flat pa...

Van Gogh and Munch famous paintings

When we mention the crazy artist, every one would first think of Van Gogh, howevery, Munch is also a crazy painter. Both of these artists were known to suffer from mental illness. Munch had bi-polar disorder and Van Gogh suffered from paranoia. They both suffered in ways which we can not understand, but how dit this show up in their artworks? When comparing Munch paintings and Van Gogh paintings , Munch painting is more disturebed than Van Gogh paintings. As a matter of fact, Van Gogh was an influence for Munch. He painted emotion which were dark and "negative" and his work had a depth of sorrow and madness to it that may be unsurpassed. On the other hand, while Van Gogh's paintings were often somber and we can not see this in Munch's work. Munch抯 paintings symolize our modern feeling of despair and hopeless. One of this famous painting is the scream which has become an icon of the world today. Paintings were part of Munch抯 therapy, accordi...

Something about fine art reproductions

Many people Like discussing art with friends and family. It is a good topic when guests visit the home, especially for famous and popular oil paintings, such as Van Gogh paintings, Claude Monet paintings and so on. Although most of us can not afford the original masterpieces, however, good qualilty oil painting reproductions would be the best alternative. A beautiful art reproduction can be the focus in a room. Oil painting can transform a room and make it stand out. It is important to match art work to the style of decoration that a person has in their home. Different people may have different favourate types, artwork is totally a personal thing. Some people may like a certain styles of art while others may dislike it. Today, oil painting reproduction has become a big industry and purchasing canvas art online gives you wide range of choice, people can choose the styles they like at any sizes they need. There are many amazingly designed famous oil painting pictu...

Something about Michelangelo

Michelangelo paintings are loved by many art-lovers, especially the creation of Adam is one of our popular oil paintings for sale . Why is Michelangelo  so famous? Why is it that his name shines forth as one of the greatest Renaissance artists, while there are many who score over him in the terms of techniques and execution? Why is it that he is the de facto patron of sculptors and painters? There are three main reasons to justify Michelangelo's claim to this unparallel fame and glory, versatility, volume, and perfection, a combination that was almost out of this world. The amount of work that he did, surpasses many a modern artists even in this age of mass production. Starting from initial sketches, moving to oils, and then graduating from frescoes to sculptures, even the most prolific of the artists would appear short of this genius. In addition, he left no stone of Renaissance Art unturned. Be in fine arts, architecture, or iconography, he was almost an ...

Tips on choosing right canvas art

Decorating home is an art, and everyone who interested in living in a clean, tidy and stylish home should learn to use the art of decorating home in correct way. Nowadays, we have many many choice and ideas to stylize our home, however, I think there is nothing better than hanging some museum quality oil painting reproductions on your wall. You will be surprised to see the grace a correctly chosen art reproduction can lend to your home. These paintings will enhance the look of your home. Purchasing oil painting reproductions is no longer a tricky task as there are many online stores offering some nice masterpieces to get for your home. However, if you are the first time to buy oil painting reproductions, take the following things into consideration will help you a lot in choosing a right art for yoru home.  * When purchasing canvas art in the internet, you should know the qualities of oil paintings, museum quality, top quality, high quality, medium quality and ...

Most famous paintings

Although there are many great artworks that astounted with their beauty over the years, there are some leave an impressional on our hearts and souls. Now we are going to share some most famous paintings which are also very popular in oil painting reproductions . Cafe Terrace at Night by Van Gogh: This painting can be found in Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The way in which Van Gogh has introduced the effects of night skies enclosing the brightly lit Caf?Terrace at Night is amazing. Its one of Vincent's most remarkable works. It is also, without question, one of the most famous produced in Van Gogh's brief but prolific career. Mona lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. The Mona Lisa is widely recognized as the most famous painting in the history of art.It was painted in the 16th century. The intent of the painter to reflect the true beauty of Monalisa is an attribute of this painting that is exhibited by the eyes of Monalisa that follow you no matter from which angl...

Why so many people choose starry night

The Starry Night is one of the most well known images in modern culture as well as being one of the most replicated and sought after prints. The painting depicts the view outside his sanatorium room window at night, although it was painted from memory during the day. Starry Night by Van Gogh has risen to the peak of artistic achievements. The Starry Night is very popular among our paintings for sale , there are five reasons to own a top quality oil reproduction of the starry night.  1. Since 1941 it has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. There is only one original painting of this work, so displaying a reproduction in your home reinforces your reputation of a well-informed, cultured person who appreciates masterpieces. 2. Good art is scenic; great art is life enhancing. Think about it - having a piece of history and fame in your own environment that lifts you out of the ordinary TV culture and puts you in the company o...

Most expensive Picasso paintings

Pablo Picasso, born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, is arguably one of the most famous artists in the world. His paintings were revolutionary and the price for his paintings are astounding. Spain Picasso experimented with Cubism and Surrealism among other styles. The 1st most expensive Picasso painting is  Nu au Plateau de Sculpteur (Nude, Green Leaves and Bust) and was sold for $106.5 million at a Christie's auction in May 2010. The painting is 5x4 feet and depicts Marie-Therese Walter who is Picasso's mistress laying down and as a sculptured bust. The painting was kept by the French philanthropist Frances Lasker Brody who died in November 2009. This most expensive painting in the world only takes picasso one fine day in March 1932. The 2 most expensive Picasso painting is called Garcon a la Pipe (Boy with a Pipe). It sold for $104.2 million in 2004. This painting depicts a young boy holding a pipe in his left hand surrounded by a garland of flowers....

Claude Monet and Art Movements

What is good painting? This may be quite debatable. Impressional paintings now are accepted by people and there are lots of good impressional paintings, but actually impressional paintings was not considered to be good painting in 19th century. The art world has always had its rules. Oil paintings which appreciated and those were accepted for display by the snobby Paris Academy were considered good art during many periods. This rule didn't change until the late 19th century Impressionist movement and Claude Monet paintings created change in the art world that affects what we see today. In most history, artists were hired to paint somethig specific, such as a painting or a literature by rich society. In order to get paid and appreciated, their artworks however were often too perfect which showing the patron in the best possible light. A upper middle class was growing and becoming richer by the Industrial Revolution,and they were buying paintings like this...

Oil painting techniques

Fine art Reproductions can be very durable just like the original old master artworks which are hundreads of old. You will think that because of oil paint is durable, but it is not. Then why can oil paintings keep for so long time, it depends on the way you use the paints. Tubes of oil paint are raw ingredients. If we add the layers in a wrong way while painting, the painting will cracked and fall apart in a few years. The following are some techniques to make a canvas art last in good condition. First, fat over lean Each new-done oil paint layer should be a bit fatter than the previous one. You need to paint the first layer with oil paints right ouf to the tube and make it thinner. In the second layer, you add just a little bit of painting medium to the paint. In the third layer, add a bit more of medium to the paint etc. Second, paint thick over thin As we know, it usually take longer time for thick layers getting dried. Some artist may think if t...

Vincent Van Gogh Facts

Among our oil paitings for sale , Van Gogh's artwork is one of the most popular. Myself is also a big fan of Van Gogh. Van Gogh is a Madman but a Genius. He lived only 37 years, but now he is one of the most famouse and expensive artist in the art history. Every knows Van Gogh and also heard something about Van Gogh, but there are more stories I think you will be intersted in.   1. Vincent Van Gogh was named after both his grandfather and an older brother who was stillborn exactly one year earlier. 2. Van Gogh did not start out as an artist.He supported himself by working for an art dealer in the early 1870s, but because of this bad work attitude and habit, he was fired. He also worked as a schoolmaster in Ramsgate, England, but was dismissed too. Van Gogh became deeply religious around this time and worked as a Methodist preacher's assistant, and then as a missionary in Belgium. 3. Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime, although he painted o...

How to frame new canvas art paintings

Many canvas art suppliers in China would prefer their customers to frame their oil reproductions in their place while considering the expensive shipping cost and protection of oil paintings. Aa a matter of fact, customers can frame their oil painting by themselves instead of paying extra money to get professional framers do that. It is not so difficult. This article will help you in crafting an amazing frame for your painting. Fristly, choosing the apt frame A. You can visit a frame store nearby and look in for a frame that would match your painting well which should fit the dimensions of your painting. Make sure that the inner dimensions of frame you search match with the dimensions of your frame. B. Make sure the frame you choose doesn't distract the art but matches the feel. While choosing the frame you also need to keep in mind that you do not spoilt the interior decor of your paintings. Simple, flat, black or brown frames can match any style of pain...

The process of creating canvas art

Since we can not own an original masterworks to hang in our home, canvas art seems to be the best way to display your favourate artworks in home or office. Nowadays, lots of companies and galleries worldwide provide reproductions of almost any work of art at affordable price. And even the trained eye can be also fooled by a great art reproduction . It is far more appealing and visually satisfying than a print of any work of art. Galleries not only supply wide range of artworks, but also give you more choice in sizes, except the gernal sizes, customers can order their sizes  so as to match own house well. When an oil painting reproduction is requested, an artist who specialize in this style of masterpiece will start recreating the artworks with oil paintings on canvas. Many artists use measurements and a grid system to help them ensure that the scale of the reproduction follows that of the original painting. Thus, even if the customer chooses a different sizes ...

Wall decor by fine art reproductions

I am sure most of people want to decorate their home by master pieces oil paintings such as Van gogh , Claude Monet, Rembrandt and other famous old masters. But these are definitely very expensive. Moreover, hese paintings are in museums and not available to be bought. It is not possible to make your private collections with these original oil paintings. So if you want to add some fine art decoration at your home, fine art reproductions would be best alternative. Because these are the easy and affordable ways of decorating your home with the legendary master pieces. In making the oil painting reproductions each art masterpiece is re created by experienced and skilled artist. And they can easily replicate the work of the original creator. These oil painting reproductions can add beauty and elegance to the wall of your home. Although art reproductons may not real paintings but they have some value and you cannot differentiate between the original paintings from t...

Summary of buying paintings online

The purchase of an oil painting is a personal experience, you should remember its own target for the implementation of the purchase of a work of art. If they are not necessarily prepared to be aesthetically what people perceive as intelligent decision, keep in mind that the end is you buy the painting, not them It is you who must feel comfortable with the choosen painting. Being wise enough, however, consult with others, but not blindly agree with their views, or shut out yours completely from the decision-making process. How much for the originality and authenticity for you? For modern artists, it is possible for you to first consider whether the oil painting you buy is the one-of-a-kind and original. You can ask the artist for signature or a certificate of authenticity and detailed information on the artwork. Of course, if you want to buy paintings , this method is not applicable. In this case, a sensitive eye about the reproduction's faithfulness to the...

What tools does artist use

The following are some tools artists uses for oil painting reproductions : The Canvas Canvas is the most popular surface used in oil paintings. It is traditional flax, but because it is relatively expensive, and cotton. fabric painting is usually completed in several phases, which can be done at home a better deal to buy: first, the fabric is stretched over a wooden frame called a stretcher (or filter), and is tacked or stapled tightly to it . Subsequently, the artist is usually the case on the ground (see Oil Painting Tips and Techniques) to protect the chemical reaction in painting on canvas. Gypsum, which is calcium sulfate mixed with animal glue, is commonly used to justify the canvas. It should be emphasized that the fabric that is stretched to the type or types of government, must be charged before an oil painting or other coating to eat the substrate. Other surfaces can be used for oil painting of the panels, linoleum, wood and cardboard. The Brushes The ...

What if we can not afford the original oil paintings

Fine artwork is uncommon and expensive; not all of us can obtain artworks by the masters, due to this, people nowadays have find out methods to reproduce these artworks with as much dexterity as possible, but the price is much lower. In a stricter sense, oil painting reproductions differs from rigid copies using the level of emulation or imitation from the reliable work. as opposed to a reconstructed essential oil painting, that is identified like a sort of rigid copy, a reproduced oil painting is a good offer much less cumbersome to produce since it does not necessarily stick to each of the conditions and factors to recreate the original works. For mere mortals like us, though, we are able to do apart using the underlying layers, the stricter emulation procedures, as well as the higher amount of your time invested producing the closest imitation possible. There are two types of fine art reproductions , handmade and mechanical. mechanised oil painting repro...

Famous old masters and their painting styles

In order to let our customers know more about famous artists and their painting styles so as to choose their favourate canvas art , we list some of popular old marters: Michelangelo Caravaggio Born Michelangelo Merisi, Caravaggio (the name of his birthplace in Italy) had great impact on  the new Baroque style and is also known for his dramatic style in chiaroscuro. Salvador Dali Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dal Domech is a 20th century surrealist and often dubbed eccentric. He was excellent in crafting dreamlike imagery, developing the Paranoiac-critical technique to access the subconscious for artistic, resourceful purposes. Edgar Degas Edgar Degas is one of the fathers of Impressionism, even though he did not adopt their "color fleck" and even disapproved their work. He often painted horses and dancers, along with historical paintings and portraits of individuals and groups, urging other artists to paint real-life scenes instead of mythological ones. P...

Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens (28 June 1577 ?30 May 1640) was born in Siegen in Germany. a great Flemish Baroque painter,  is well-known for his Counter-Reformation altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and history paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects. We all know Rubens is a  great artists, his artworks are loved by lots of people, He is remarkable not only because he is a successful painter produced number of works, but he also is a outstanding diplomat who played an important role in 17th-centry European politics. Actually during 1621-1630.  Rubens become increasingly busy with diplomatic duties. Antwerp, in the southern Netherlands, was part of an empire ruled by Catholic Spain. The Protestant northern Netherlands were united under Dutch rule. Both sides hoped to unite the Netherlands under their own regime. In 1610, a 12 year truce between the Dutch and the Spanish had allowed the Archdukes Albert and Isabella to continue their Catholic rule in peace and s...

The history of oil painting

Paintings are one of the earliest artworks created by humans. As earlier as 15,000 B.C., human was portraying the world close to him in cave paintings, just like those in Lascaux. Based on Wikipedia, oil paints have been utilized in England as earlier as the 13th century for simple decoration. it could also be possible that they have been developed for decorative and functional purposes in the High Middle Ages. "Surfaces like shields ?both those utilized in tournaments and those hung as decorations ?have been more durable when painted in oil-based media than when painted with the traditional tempera paints." In the earlier 15th century, oil painting , as an artwork form, started to obtain steam. The invention of the oil painting is generally credited to North European artist Jan Van Eyck, who plied his trade throughout the Renaissance. Van Eyck desired to mimic character in his artwork and create highly-detailed paintings that could make...

Tips on taking care of canvas oil paintings

Caring for your oil paintings will ensure its longevity. There are preventative methods that may and ought for being used when owning a canvas art . Oils are among the most sensitive means of artistic media, and damages are common. Handling of artwork, changes in temperature, lighting, hanging, and storage space can all cause different forms of damage, including: •The cracking of paint, •Distortions of canvas, •Fading and discoloration of painting Handling of the artwork too often will inevitably cause damage, so be certain to carry preventative measures when relocating the painting. make certain to seal and insulate. inside a move, this could keep away from destruction from warm and cold temperatures changes, as well as bumps and bangs. Bubble wrap your painting even if relocating it inside a protective portfolio. This way, once the include is punctured, you nonetheless possess a security net. Changes in temperatures will cause your painting to stre...

Summary of French Art

French artwork has achieved a essential part within various artwork movements, the two previous and present. It is maybe most superb regarded for its effect in impressionism as well as the worth in the French capital, Paris, toward the artwork world. Paris� Louvre Museum has retained its placement as amid the premier places for artwork appreciation inside the planet as well as homes The Mona Lisa , amid the world most well-known paintings. Merovingian抯 catalyst for artwork growth was ongoing on with Carolingian artwork greater than a 120-year time period from 750 to 900. shortly after Carolingian rule closed near to 900, there is small extra growth or producing of considerable French artwork movements for some sixty years. France started to be considered a divided country at this place and there experienced been not the appropriate problems for artistic creativity. The 10th and 11th generations experienced been dominated by online community monastries who took...

Buy canvas art online

Buying canvas art on the internet can conserve you the trouble of getting to go out shopping. Basically, art supplies on the internet are on the internet stores that provide totally different art  materials, from paint brushes and specialized pens to sketch pads and drafting chairs. You can browse on the internet catalogues that attribute a broad range of products. Today, almost everything which must achieve with one another with your craft is only a few clicks away. The most notable benefit of buying oil painting reproductions on the internet could be the simple fact that the buys could be shipped best for the doorstep. Most art galleries would concur that reduce price provides really are a bonus to buying proficiency resources near to the Internet. almost all on the internet art reproduction stores provide lower resources and affordable product packages. You can obtain a specific product at half the providing price or get premium products at a really redu...