Archive for July, 2013

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Jul

Water color Paintings

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Watercolor painting is an art form that creates artistic representations, using pigments that are water-soluble. The traditional and most common support for watercolor paintings is paper; other supports include papyrus, bark papers, plastics, vellum or leather, fabric, wood, and canvas. Water color paint consists of four ingredients – pigments, a gum Arabic (binder), additives and solvent. Watercolors are usually transparent, and appear luminous because the pigments are laid down in a relatively pure form with few types of filler obscuring the pigment colors. Transparent watercolor allows for a freshness and luminosity in its washes and for a deft calligraphic brushwork that makes it a most alluring medium.

Watercolor is a tradition that spans the chronicles of history. Primitive man used pigments mixed with water to create cave paintings by applying the paint with fingers, sticks and bones. Water color has been used for manuscript illumination since at least Egyptian times but especially in the European Middle Ages, its continuous history as an art medium begins in the Renaissance. The German Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer who painted several fine botanical, wildlife and landscape watercolors paintings is generally considered among the earliest exponents of the medium.

The use of white space is very important in watercolor art. One of the basic abstract watercolor paintings techniques is to carefully avoid the areas to remain white and apply the colors of the lightest shades first, before applying darker shades. Many artists prefer to make small thumbnail sketches to begin with; it also gives an idea of what the final product will look like. Dark colors are often used in a modern watercolor painting to create dramatic effect around the center of the object. For instance, in watercolor flower paintings, bright colors may be used for the flowers and sharply contrasting dark colors would be used around the flowers to enhance their beauty. In the same way landscape watercolor paintings are often enhanced by using dramatic colors in the sky.

The rise of watercolor painting style as a serious artistic endeavor progressed hand-in-hand with the improvement and commercial development of its materials. Original watercolor paintings of the masters and even of upcoming artists should not be deemed to have lower value than oil works. Just like with oil paintings, the price of watercolor original paintings is dictated by the theme and subject of the art as well as the size of the painting and the reputation of the artist. Naturally, the number of such paintings that are actually available is also important, as with any art rarity raises the price.

Watercolors have dominated Asian art and still do today. Artists have started taking advantage of this unique medium to create striking works of art. Above all, watercolor painting is versatile, alternately offering rich, vivid tones or soft, soothing forms. Indian watercolor painters like Samir Mondal have also created their own niche by their most amazing contribution to Indian art of modern times in a continual revival of water color. Mondal has endowed water colors with the status of oils, projecting a facet of water color that was never visualized before. Another big Indian artist name in watercolor art is of Paresh Maity whose works are greatly admired by art lovers. He has made the early watercolor drawings of the Bengal village to spectacular watercolors from around the globe. His fascination of the people and colors of Rajasthan is reflected in a beautiful series of canvases. His warm, vibrant forms-though geometricized are replete with sensuousness.

The vibrancy in the water colors makes the heavens and earth appear as one in a landscape watercolor painting; the artist inspires for a panorama to be altered as a rhythmical mystical experience instead of merely depicting an issue. It is most definitely the romantics who paved way for the abstract watercolor  artwork to flourish, as over the years this has become the favorite of many art lovers. One can have a look at the online watercolor paintings showcased in online galleries, and see the versatility and beauty that watercolors have to offer. If you are a passionate art lover or collector do visit our art gallery which is and ultimate destination to buy and cherish the beauty of watercolor paintings.

16
Jul

WALL ART

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Home decor is not just putting the different home accessories into your place. It’s a perfect combination of numerous elements: furniture, rugs, and home accessories and, of course, the wall décor. Wall Art is a great way to give your room to decorate homes and offices. Wall Art is created and enjoyed by many people for many reasons. A truly effective piece of wall art conveys the emotions of the painter. Decorating, redecorating, inventing a new decor…whatever you call it, it doesn’t necessarily have to mean breaking out the paintbrushes and paint. Wall art can revitalize and recharge a room, and there’s so many types of wall art it’s almost enough to drive you, well, up a wall. There are different types of wall arts that you can use to decorate various parts of your house. There are artworks painted on canvas and some that are printed on paper or fabric. Some are framed while others are not. Depending on your home design some may be more suitable than others.

  • Metal Art – Metal art can consist of antique pieces or new artworks made of metal. This kind of art can be suitable for various types of homes, from traditional houses to modern minimalist urban condos. Metal art can look like a typical squares piece of art work on canvas or look more like wrought iron designs. These are a bit heavy and will need more sturdy support to hold them up on a wall. They can have a southern Texan flair or look ultra-modern depending on the design.
  • Wall Decals – Kids like colorful wall decals made of stickers in their bedroom or playroom. You can easily remove the stickers and replace them with other designs. Some wall decals look sophisticated enough for the living room or master’s bedroom.
  • Paintings: Paintings are classic art pieces. They can be abstract in form or look traditional. There are many different types of paintings you can choose from to find an ideal subject, size and medium that will go with your home design and furniture style. Some canvas wall art can be framed or hung unframed if mounted on gallery wrapped canvas.
  • Tapestries – Tapestries are painted or printed on fabric from Africa or Asia. Tapestries add old world flair to a home. This type of wall decoration is often forgotten as an art form but seems to be benefiting from a comeback.

One of the big distinctions in wall art decor is the difference between canvas wall art and framed wall art. A canvas print usually lacks a frame, while framed wall art is surrounded by a, frame that’s typically made of wood. Both canvas wall art and framed wall art styles look lovely in practically any wall decor, but they do produce distinctly different effects that you’ll want to keep in mind as you’re decorating your wall.

With numerous reproductions available online in India now you will not have difficulty in choosing wall art that will look stunning and inviting for your guests. You can easily buy wall art online at affordable prices. Express your personal style with modern wall art and Contemporary wall artworks that features bold designs and colors. Convert your bland and tedious partitions and ceilings into a dramatic, bright and unique arrangement. You can also embellish curtains, lamps, partitions, picture frames, and so much added.