Modern Contemporary

December 16, 2011 by GardenCity  
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Those with modern contemporary homes would need to be very particular about the items they use to furnish their interiors. Modern contemporary deal with straight lines and clean pieces and it is a must for each piece to conform to the rest of the space. There are those who mix and match various items to [...]

The Importance of Balance and Symmetry

March 8, 2011 by GardenCity  
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Anybody can be called a flower artist just by being able to arrange flowers in a vase. Select beautiful and fresh flowers, strip them of most of the leaves and stick them into a vase with water. There you are: a beautiful flowers art arrangement. It may sound that easy but there are actually techniques [...]

Tips in Choosing Artwork

February 16, 2011 by GardenCity  
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If you must decorate your wall think about hanging original artworks. Original paintings are one of a kind. Expect it to increase in value even as it sits on your wall. Aside from being an investment you will be enjoying deep, rich and vibrant colors or somber shades, depending on your taste. You and your [...]

One of A Kind Art work

August 20, 2010 by GardenCity  
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So you want to start your own collection of paintings. Problem is you don’t exactly know how to begin with. One of the major problems when buying paintings is recognizing the quality of work, therefore it is very important to buy them from a reliable source. Also, before you choose which painting you buy, you [...]

original art

September 15, 2009 by GardenCity  
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An interior designer was commissioned to design and furnish an ultra modern home. She had talked to the home’s owners and the architect before buying any furniture or fixture. She knew exactly what their tastes were and how to give their home a subtly elegant look. The designer decided to buy modern minimalist furniture. She [...]

dog paintings

January 21, 2009 by GardenCity  
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If you love dogs, then you’re probably not far from acquiring dog paintings, artwork and other decorations honoring your beloved pet. You have seen the irreverent and popular painting of dogs playing poker. But a lot of artists have a real passion about painting animals. And dogs are always a favorite subject. [...]

Native American art work

January 6, 2009 by GardenCity  
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Learn more about culture and history of North American indigenous people. American Indians have their own culture that allows for individuality. They have native American objects that reflect aspects of their history and knowledge. A lot of their handmade items were developed out of their daily needs and were shaped by spiritual beliefs. Now, many [...]

fruit paintings

December 17, 2008 by GardenCity  
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Art, they say, imitates life. There is no better way to illustrate this concept than with still life fruit paintings. Many would think that these are only amateur works, but in the hands of a great artist, even the mundane can be magnificent.
Fruit paintings that are done by master painters have texture, depth, [...]

Geese art

December 10, 2008 by GardenCity  
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During the holidays why not shop for unique geese memorabilia? Geese art prints are gaining popularity given the many artists who are able to capture these graceful birds in their paintings. At Ladybug Wildlife Art, you can find many geese art prints that are worthy to be hanged in the best rooms of your home. [...]

Never Too Early

June 10, 2008 by GardenCity  
Filed under Art, Home Decor Accents

It’s never too early to start thinking about your Christmas décor.  The ornaments that are hung from trees or the popcorn strings that hang over the doorway are all greatly symbolic of the best holidays on the calendar.  Artisan Brenda Harris Tustian has a wonderful set of snowman artwork that could work for the holidays.
Based [...]