Archive for the 'Painting' Category

Buying Paintings: Synchromism

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Synchromism paintings feature harmoniously balanced colors and a feeling of movement. It is believed that synchromist paintings evoke similar feelings and sensations as music. This is a basic tenet of the synchromism art movement. As such, these paintings make wonderfully pleasing additions to any modern art collection.
Founded in 1912 by Morgan Russell and Stanton MacDonald-Wright, [...]

How to Buy Paint

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Choosing the right paint can be difficult, especially if you aren’t experienced in shopping for paint. The composition of paint-making materials and of ready-mixed paint is stated on the containers in all the states having laws requiring such a statement, as well as in many states where it is not required by law. Although misleading [...]

Buying Paintings: Precisionism

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Also known as Cubist Realism, and related to the Art Deco movement, Precisionism was developed in the United States after World War I. The term for this movement was coined in the 1920s, and influenced by the Cubist and Futurist movements; the main themes for these paintings were mainly regarding industrialization and modernization of [...]

Buying Paintings For Relatives

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

I have found that people buying paintings for relatives usually have a very specific thing in mind when they set out shopping. It is very rewarding to find just the right painting for a space that really needs it. Sometimes color is the only consideration.
Content is also very appropriate to consider. If [...]