Portrait Painting
As a matter of fact, I never would have gotten into portrait painting in the first place if it weren't for the fact that I saw one hanging in my friend's living room. He had been taking an oil painting class, and it was his final project. He was definitely ...

Art Museums
When was the last time you made an outing to your local art museums? Unfortunately, in these cyber days, we tend to forget the cultural activities that bring us a little closer to humanity. The net, television, movies and video games have supplanted the cultural attractions right outside our doors. ...

Art Related Jobs
The fine artist, whether a painter or sculptor, may not become a household name overnight but the Internet provides a global market and work can be placed for all to see. There are also an abundance of galleries and dealers, looking for new talent. Many people give commissions, particularly for ...

Art Galleries
My parents were quite happy when I decided to spend my life as an artist. Well – not quite. They had some concerns, and reasonable ones at that. You see, making a living as an artist is no easy task. Just getting art gallery shows can be difficult, and actually ...

Plastic Pitchers
Although we may have fancy ceramic pitchers for serving at the dinner table, the old reliable plastic pitcher is found in almost everyone's refrigerator, especially on these hot summer days. Fruit juices, teas, sports drinks and just plain icy-cold water are some of the typical choices. My favorite styles of ...