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Patient Painting with Art Without Boundaries Association
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Therapeutic Art Certification-An Excellent Career Choice
by Lee Down
04-08-2022

Art Without Boundaries Association has been certifying representational artists in MnemeTherapy ® to help improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism, Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders of the brain. Some people confuse this painting-based therapy with art therapy, which is a psychological process. MnemeTherapy uses painting, movement and color to work directly …

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Dane Deaner - Office Art Investment
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Buying and Investing in Art Benefits Everyone
by Lee Down
29-07-2022

Buying art—collecting art—is not what it was during the Renaissance or even during the Impressionist era. Collecting art has evolved into a mainstream, practical investment. The development of art over the past centuries has been truly astonishing. The range and variety of art forms now available is breathtaking, and collecting and investing in art has …

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The Profound Intimacy of Eloah's Art
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The Profound Intimacy of Erotic Eloah’s Art
by Lee Down
29-07-2022

I love stories where there are big treasures that have originated from tiny, tucked away places. The tale of erotic artist, Lea Jelargic, and her bold, inviting abstract style of art, that she calls Eloah’s Art, is just such a gem from the small country of Bosnia. The name of Lea Jelargic’s style of art, …

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7 Tips About The Content of Art You Can't Afford To Miss
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7 Tips About The Content of Art You Can’t Afford Missing
by Lee Down
26-07-2022

Content notion stands for the manifest an artist sends with it to people. The expression comes in anything dealing with the intention, subject, and the particular technique that the author chose. The content of art is the overall meaning and essence of the masterpiece, while the subject of art indicates the main focus. To know …

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Impressionist Painting Tea With Lemon by Michael Haughey
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Michael Haughey, Is a Prince of Impressionism
by Lee Down
06-07-2022

As is so common in all of the really good fairy tales, the prince always comes from a small, out of the way village. And as is right on course for the delightful artist I am about to introduce you to, our Prince of Impressionism, Michael Haughey, hails from just such a village. It is …

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Breaker, Glass Sculpture 20 inches high by William LeQuier
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William LeQuier-The Pioneer of Modern Glass Sculpture
by Lee Down
21-06-2022

William LeQuier found the two loves of his life while attending Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). The first was the fine art of glass, and the second (although not regarded in this order, I’m sure), his wife, Mary Angus. The glass portion came when he participated in a small studio glass blowing class in 1973. …

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Road Block by Mark Dorman Art
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Mark Dorman Is The Abstract Impressionist King of Rock Art
by Lee Down
19-06-2022

According to Google, “Rock art refers to symbols or marks with no obvious purpose that have been painted (pictographs) or engraved or scratched (petroglyphs) onto natural rock surfaces.” Digging deeper into Google, I stumble upon ‘Rock and Roll Art‘. No matter my amount of poking around, the powers that be don’t give a definition for …

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The Value of Art Making-How Shame and Stigma Hold Back Creatives
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Expressing the Value of Artmaking: How Shame and Stigma Hold Back Creatives
by Lee Down
17-06-2022

Artists have always been subject to stigmas and social pressure. In Ancient Greece, Herodotus dismissed master craftsmen and artists as “mechanics.” In the Middle Ages, art was rife with censorship and confined to religious settings for monasteries, manuscripts, and mosaics. In the Romantic period, artists and poets like William Blake were simply considered mad. However, …

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Untitled 48 x 48 inch acrylic on hardboard by Pete Greening for vinyl LP Drone Mind
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Pete Greening, the Amazing Geometric Abstract/Op Art Wizard
by Lee Down
28-05-2022

Pete Greening is a self-taught, UK based, Geometric Abstract/Op Art artist who is a wizard of his craft. Pete’s style of art could make one think of his art and him as “cookie cutter” in description–rather literary for his art–they are anything but. Geometric Abstract/Op Art Influences Pete Greening began painting in the Op Art …

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Photography for self expression and social change
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Photography, Powerful for Self-Expression and Social Change
by Lee Down
23-05-2022

Nowadays, it can feel like anyone with an iPhone can label themselves as a photographer. However, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There are still those who swear by their DSLRs, and those who still love the simplicity and natural beauty of film. Because the art of photography has become so accessible, more people can …

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6 Tips to Get Into College as an Artist
by Lee Down
19-05-2022

As the time to make college applications approaches, the question of how to get into different colleges ranks again. Far from the easiest school to get into, an art school can be as difficult to be accepted in as a medical major or an MBA program. Here, we look at the art school application process …

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Cultivating Creative Boundaries and Sustainable Art Practices
by Lee Down
07-05-2022

Living the artist’s lifestyle is a wonderful way to use your time and energy. Spending your days sculpting, painting, drawing, or taking pictures leads to self-discovery and gives you a unique insight into life’s deepest questions. However, life as an artist can quickly become overwhelming, and burnout is a major issue for both hobbyists and …

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