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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen asked:




Fine art paintings reproduction, poetry, things you write, pieces of your soul get stolen, so bring out the fantasy art warrior women and.. and… do what?

Yes, it definitely happens, people snatch what you write, paint, sculpt or whatever and post it on their own site without giving you credit… ’sometimes’. I have seen some of my artwork, articles and poems especially, used w/o my link or name.

Ewwe! YES that makes me so stinking mad.

Yet, more often I have seen things I have written or artwork posted on sites that ‘DO’ give me credit. People contact me directly and ask me for permission as well. I would not blame it on article writing though, thieves can find you anywhere online, if you are active at all. It can happen wherever you post, be it on your blog or profile on MySpace or Facebook … anywhere, its the nature of the beast, the beast being the internet.

You can do one of four of things, or actually you can do the top three. I guess it depends on your energy level and just how mad you are because you can also do number four:

1)

Scream profanity and jump up and down and tell everyone you know.

2)

Contact the thief directly, tell ‘em they need to give you credit for your poem or article or fine art paintings reproduction or whatever.

3)

Report the stinkin’ thief, call out the troops! Bring in fantasy art warrior women or the dragon!

4)

Ignore it and move on.

I choose the latter, unless I find a site that is excessive. I expect to see my work posted on unknown sites, because they found me on an ezine, Much more often, than not, they not only post my name and url, but even my information from my posted resource box. It is all what makes that wheel turn that finally leads to me, or you.

As an artist, or anyone for that matter, trying to stand out is tough, as you know. Article writing is the one tool that I rely on, that aids in causing my shining star to say I am here.

When I check my stats for my main website, the numbers are ’substantially’ greater when I write and post on ezines, than when not. I see the difference about a month after I post 5-15 in any given thirty day span. My goal it to do more. It is best to get on a roll with article writing and create a steady flow of them.

The number of reads you get also depends on the keywords you use within your article. You don’t want to write something that no one will read do you? Good keywords, remember that!

Another advantage of writing articles for an artist, is publicity you never dreamed of. I have been approached by several different interest groups needing images for their particular event or cause. Oft times however, these have been non profit groups, yet they have been causes I have felt proud to help. It’s all adverting. Other contacts result in authors wanting illustrators.

The thing is, if you are not out there on the internet for fear of having something stolen from you? ‘You are not out there!’

I get url clicks from my articles. Other things can happen for you because of article writing and posting your artwork online. Contacts made with you that you never imagined. Try it and see.

Can people steal from you? Yup. Does bad stuff happen in life? Yup. But more often than not, good stuff happens, the sun comes out and the sky is blue and you won’t need your fantasy art warrior women, unless they are on canvas,paper or you are sculpting or writing about them.

Ivan Smith asked:




Coffee tables are the easiest thing to buy. At the same time, they are one of the most difficult item of home furniture to get right. While the coffee table may not he the biggest or most imposing piece of furniture in your drawing room, it is the center of it. A coffee table is what everyone sits around. Although its name seems to define a specific use, a coffee table has one of the most varied range of uses of any item in the house. Besides coffee, if is also used to serve and eat food from. It is a magazine rack and a place to keep decorative items. It can be a work area and occasionally, a place to sit. Keeping all this in mind, a strong metal coffee table seems like a good idea. A metal art coffee table is even better in that it can really add to the appearance of the room.

Before looking at a few basic coffee table designs, let us consider the benefits of a metal art coffee table. Firstly, it is inherently strong. Of course, a lot depends on the design you choose, but it is the sturdiest material you can use. Its ability to carry weight is usually only limited by other materials used in its fabrication - wood, glass or marble tops. Next is the fact that they will not chip of get scuffed. Remember that the coffee table is placed in a high traffic area and the chances of it getting accidentally kicked are high. That is no problem with a metal art coffee table.

Metal art coffee tables are easy to clean. Again, except for other materials like leather that may be part of the construction, it will not stain and can be just wiped down. A metal art coffee table is low maintenance. Only if it is painted will it require the rare repainting which is a DIY job. A metal art coffee table with no fabric or leather components is weather resistant and can be kept used and kept out in the garden, if the need arises.

A metal art coffee table may be used in conjunction with other metal furniture to create a tone to the room. Or it may be used with non metal furniture to create a counter point and an areas of focus. There are three basic designs that are particularly suited to metal art coffee tables, although two are not originally of metal. The low height Japanese in what is called the Tribeca style. The modern coffee table in the “Marcel Breuer” style. Originally of a plain metal design it adapts admirably to metal art work.

Curvet’s ultra modern and abstract designs that also adapt well to embellishment and can be modified into great metal art coffee tables. Details of these and other base concepts for metal art coffee tables can be found on the internet.

If you cannot find the metal art coffee table that you want from the almost inexhaustible number in retail shops and on the internet, there are a great deal of metal artists who will be able to either create one to your liking or to fabricate a metal art coffee table to your design.

Seth Miller asked:




Art is one of the greatest forms of human expression. It is one thing that people from all walks of life can appreciate. If you are among those people gifted enough to create art, then you have probably dabbled, at one time or another, in some form of sand art. However, if you are a pro in sand art, you must know a thing or two about the best sand art supplies you can get on the market today.

Basic sand art supplies include strained sand, sand colors, glitters, bottles, sculpting and molding devices and expression boards. Now that sand art is becoming more and more popular, it won?t be as daunting to look for sand art materials to suit your needs.

Sand Art Supplies and the Diversity of Sand Art

Generally, sand art supplies command cheaper prices compared to those materials used for other visual arts, such as painting. You can even get your items from the least expected places. If you are resourceful enough, you can find use for twigs, paper, old cartons, bottles and leftover paints.

You can find sand art materials from many art supplies stores, both in the traditional and online market. Many design templates, sand art guides and informative materials are also available when you surf the Internet. Several online shops are now focusing their business on sand art supplies.

With sand art, you can create masterpieces with less time and effort, using only minimal supplies.

Finding Sand Art Supplies

The beauty of a sand art masterpiece depends largely on the quality of the materials you are using. Very coarse sand and low-quality color paints can affect the outcome of your creation. It is advisable that you look for the best materials available.

Visit as many stores and online shops as you can. Try comparing their items and special offers. Find testimonials about their products. Afterwards, you can select the best deals for a specific sand art project you want to undertake.

Ivan Smith asked:




Most people associate a sculptor with a hammer and chisel. Yes, these are the basic tools of an artist working with stone or wood. When working with these materials the sculptor starts out with a large piece of lumber or stones and using these tools chips away at the material until everything that is not part of the work of art is removed.

Metal art is different because while excess material also needs to be removed, the creation also involves adding various pieces or materials to one another until the final art form takes shape. So while one is the process of removing the unwanted, the other is the art of joining and shaping.

Because of this the range of art metal tools is much wider, more complex and therefore more expensive than stonework tools. The tools the metal artist needs include:

Metal cutting tools:

· Chop saws are the basic tool. These simple saws are good enough for rough cutting of metal sheets into workable sizes.

· Band saws provide a more precision cut but since they use cutting fluid to continually remove filings and dust from the cutting area to allow for a cleaner cut, they are more expensive and messy. The artist will need a special work station to prevent the fluid from making a mess all over his studio.

· And finally there is the plasma cutter which uses pressured superheated gas to cut through metal. Since the flow of gas can be focused down to a very fine point, this allows for extremely precise cuts and is the best for the final cutting of metal. Because of the technology involved, they are very expensive and costs can go as high as $10,000.

Metal joining equipment:

This involves welding of which there are two types:

· MIG welding equipment is best used on metals like mild steel. A wire is melted and used to join two pieces of metal together.

· TIG welding actually fuses two metal pieces into one. This yype of welding is best for aluminum and stainless steel welding. A filler rod is sometimes used to fill up an open seam.

Metal forming equipment:

Metal forming involves heating metal till it reaches a molten shape and then pouring it into a mold in which it will cool and harden to take its new form. This equipment comprises of:

· A furnace or forge where the metal will be heated. Furnaces are of various types for specific applications and are fed by electricity, gas or natural fuels like wood and coal. These, depending on the size, may be expensive.

· The molds into which the molten metal is formed are usually made by first creating a form upon which a wax mold is made. The wax mold is then used to create the final mold which is normally made out of fine silica sand. While little equipment is needed here, the recurring raw material costs need to be kept in mind.

Preparation and finishing equipment:

· These consist of grinders and chipping tools to smoothen and remove any excess material for the finished surfaces.

· Buffers are needed to polish and create surface textures.

· And finally, if required, painting equipment that can range from a simple brush to spray painting.

Monique Stephen asked:




Are you an artist or an admirer of good artworks? Do you wish to make your living rooms come alive with colorful paintings? Modern art canvas prints are wonderful options for enhancing the appearance of any room. With their elegance and variety, art canvas prints add value to the spaces they adorn.

Modern art gives expression to various inner visions and real life themes and they have an innate appeal of their own. These artworks are usually expressed in an innovative style. Due to their novelty, more and more art lovers are showing an increasing preference for modern art canvas prints.

Technology has made it possible for artists to preserve their creative work without damage. Computer generated digital prints can be produced on canvases and these are long lasting. You can get inspirational artworks from around the globe and get them printed easily with the help of digital printing companies. With these modern art prints, you can create your own art gallery in your working or living space. These art prints can be made on cotton canvas, artist’s grade canvas, or matte canvas. You can get the images printed on quality canvases, and then have them mounted on solid wooden frames.

You can have modern art canvas prints of abstract paintings, oil paintings, geometric designs, giclée art and other artworks. Canvas prints feature attractive color combination, UV proof ink and realistic imaging. These are durable and hence worth keeping as decorative items in your home or workplace. Most of the digital printing firms utilize innovative technology to produce top quality prints. Computer files, photographs or slides can be easily transferred into attractive canvas prints.

Let your living rooms and office rooms acquire a stunning look with stylish modern art canvas prints.

Clyde Lee Dennis asked:




As you probably are already aware great paintings and art work does not come cheaply. In fact paintings and other art work by certain artists are sold for millions dollars. While the work of other artists is sold for only a few hundred dollars. Even the smallest piece of work of art can cost you upwards of $300 at the same time. Consequently, those who invest in art expect more from their purchase and rightfully so.

There are certainly lucky art collectors. Those who have been fortunate enough to collect excellent pieces of art over the years. Some artists paintings they’ve collected in the past are worth much more than they originally paid for the piece. There are always cases in which a collector purchases the work of an unknown artist only to have the artist become famous. This leaves the collector holding the work of a famous artist and gives him all the financial gains that come along with being in such a position.

If you love art there is no reason you too could not shop for art and paintings and expect that the piece of artwork you bought will fetch you a price worth a lot more than your purchase price. Collectors are in the business of investing in art work after careful examination.

Examining artwork does not mean that it should merely be attractive to your ***** eyes. Excellence in art is determined by the smoothness and finish of the work. Excellence is also measured by the choice of subject and how well the subject has been expressed. As history has shown a piece of art may have only one or two colored strokes but these simple strokes being able to reflect what the artists was thinking makes the work valuable. Determining this value is the essence of art collecting.

Examination includes checking the condition and authenticity of the pieces. Of course if you are going to purchase any piece of art you must receive assurance and certification that the piece is authentic. Uniqueness should also be of some concern as a bulk product may not be of any use to you as a collector considering that others possess a similar piece. This is one of the considerations that greatly enhances the value of a piece of art. The most treasured pieces of art in the world are those that are unique and authentic works by a famous artist.

Most art collectors and investors also give careful consideration detailing in the piece of art. So to be sure it is necessary to have an eye for art. To be a successful investor you should be able to determine a good piece and a not so good piece of art if it comes from the same artist.

Annette Labedzki asked:




Junk has been an integral part of human life since pre-historic times. Back then, there was not a great deal available, as it is at present times. All thanks to the technological growth in all the spheres! The technological blessing did not come without a huge string of junk. While most of it has to be actually destroyed, there is still left a considerable quantity that we can use to create art, called Recycled Art. This involves looking at trash in new and inventive ways. Aptly enough, the recycling of trash and transforming it into art is like finding treasure out of nowhere.

Recycled Art, also referred to as Junk Art, can be defined as an art form that uses old or used items or day to day trash to create something which is brand-new, attractive, and useful in most cases. By doing this, we end up effectively, lessening trash in the first place, while also creating an aesthetic piece. Therefore, Recycled Art can also be referred to as an environment friendly art form, as the waste products are re-used, which helps in keeping our environment clean.

In Recycled Art, you can create beautiful pieces out of your old torn jeans, worn out sweaters, plastic bubble wrap, grocery bags, empty bottles, computer hardware, or any other piece of electronic goods, and the list is endless. Most of the items used in creating this form of art are symbolic of our times and in due period, will be replaced by other materials. The advantage of reusing and recycling materials in this way helps preserve natural resources, and landfill space, while saving money. Recycled Art can carry any tone, whimsical, poignant, inspiring, useful, beautiful, wearable, humorous, or even hideous.

Art knows no bounds. Artists are free to create any art form out of any object or material that is available to them. Using Recyclable materials to create art is always a win-win situation. The trash is freely available everywhere and doesn’t cost a thing, while the art form helps lower the quantity of waste around and turning it into something useful.

Recycled Art has close ties with Assemblage Movement or Found Object Artwork Movement. It is not considered novelty anymore and is closely related to Save the Earth movement or Green Movement. Here the artists are inspired by the historical account of the old objects and then they try to create the new meanings out of it for future generations by arranging the objects in completely new ways. It is all about dreaming art and making it up. Most artists live by its motto, which states: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Adam Woodham asked:




Locating and finding the perfect tribal sleeve tattoo can be a real pain, mostly because most of the stuff you find through Google and generic websites has been plastered all over the place. Here is what you will need to know and look for when trying to find a tribal sleeve tattoo that will impress you and everyone you show it to. Remember, you never have to settle for all of the generic tattoo art that you have seen parlor walls or low end websites.

The tribal tattoo has become mainstream, as you may have known. While this does not mean that you shouldn’t get one, it does mean that you will need to find original work that will stand the test of time. You also need to take your time while looking and it helps if you get your art for experienced flash artist or pencil artists. While this does not mean that it is a great tattoo to consider, it means that you need to take your time when trying to find the prefect tribal sleeve tattoo.

Most of the generic tribal sleeve tattoo art that you run across on the web has already been plastered all over the place. Who knows how many other people got those designs inked on their skin? Yu want original artwork anyway, right?

You can also have you favorite tattoo artist render any design that you choose. You should always do this, especially when it comes to a tribal sleeve tattoo. A sleeve is a very big art piece and you want it to look its best. You also need to do this because most of the flash art you see on generic websites and a Google search aren’t necessarily drawn to be implemented as a tattoo. The artist that drew them most likely don’t have any knowledge about how to drawn a tattoo that will look good once it is put on someone’s body.

The reason behind this is that much of the best tribal artwork is copywrited by their artist and not released all over the internet. Why would they want their hard work spread all over the web with seeing a dime for their time? Most of the top of the line tribal artists have stencil work that comes with their tattoo, also. This is especially needed when it comes to a tribal sleeve tattoo. There are many complicated designs when it comes to the sleeve and stencils are needed.

If you truly want a state of the art, original tribal sleeve tattoo, you should not settle for a Google search to find your art. Hopefully, you will spend some quality time looking for the tribal sleeve tattoo that you have always dreamed of and get the art design you have always wanted.

Kathy Ostman-Magnusen asked:




Beautiful older women galleries
do I fit in?
I line my paintings in a hallway
see them there
anywhere
does magic come their way?
Have I met the master of my own heart?

My gothic angel art
my whimsical angels of crystal
a pegasus I did ride here.
I see beginnings
the gate that leads me to survival
knowing my own being.
My lessons are in the doing.
Art is who I am.

I set out to meet the day
creativity reaches for me
rainbows or storm
I cannot tell as yet.
Fine art paintings
reproduction of my heart.
The sun is showing its head
I smile on past accomplishments.
Art is who I am.

It is a toss up
will my frailties trump me
will I bend
will I fly like a pegasus?
will I swim like a mermaid?
I lean toward opportunities
beautiful older women
and their galleries of age
timeless and ageless.
The Universe does smile on them
and hand them notes in the hallway.
I patiently wait for mine.
Art is who I am.

There is a darkness in me
late at night
still.
I paint by candles
ablaze by my own passion.
Gothic angels
whimsical angels
and older woman
I guess I am all of them.
Art is who I am.

I can be anything
still
it is never too late!
Fine art
painting reproductions
not my aim
I search to find my inner being.
An artist’s brush full of paint
colors new and brilliant
I become everything new.
Art is who I am.

Ivan Smith asked:




Plasma cutting is a process by which a compressed gas is blown onto a metal surface. An electric arc is created which raises the gas to extremely high temperature - hot enough to cut through metal very quickly. The force of the gas is able to blow away any molten slag that may have collected on the cut surface, leaving a very clean edge. Since the compressed gas can be focused to a fine point, highly accurate cutting to create intricate shapes and designs can be done.

The origins of plasma cutting can be traced back to the days of World War II and the need to increase the speed and quality of aircraft production. Plasma welding was developed to cut the time taken for the fabrication of body parts and had the advantage of producing stronger joints than conventional welding techniques of the time.

In the 1960s this technology was improved by new method of increasing the gas temperature and more finely focusing the stream of gas to allow the plasma stream to be used to cut through metal like a knife, with great accuracy. For industrial applications, large plasma cutters are operated by computers to produce high precision cutting in large volume.

Artists use hand held plasma cutter for their work. These small yet powerful units can be wielded like a knife and can be used to cut through metal to produce intricate shapes and designs. Think of a sheet of metal as a blank canvas and the plasma cutter as the brush. Either by free hand or by using a stencil, the artist cuts through the sheet metal to create the design or art work he wants. Once the cutting is done, the artist can use the equipment to carve out delicate features or create etchings on the surface of his creation. Bending some of the surfaces can be done to add a three dimensional effect.

Since plasma cut sheet metal is thin and delicate by nature, it cannot be used under extreme conditions like large sculptures or as load bearing works of art. The main application is to use this technology to create mirror and picture frames, table top ornaments and other such decorative items. Unlike large pieces of metal art, those created by plasma cutting need to be protected from the elements and are meant for indoor use.

When buying plasma metal art, it needs to be kept in mind that the cost of the material used and the production process makes up only a minor part of the total cost. Except in the case of certain very expensive alloys, sheet metal in not very costly and the cost of using a small hand held plasma cutter is relatively cheap. The value of plasma art likes in the quality of the art - the concept and design, the quality of the production and the fineness of the detail incorporated into the work.

A search of the internet will reveal the vast variety of plasma metal art available - from the reasonably priced to the prohibitively expensive. Just about any kind of decorative metal art can be made by the plasma cutting process and if a buyer has something special in mind, finding an artist who will create what the client wants is not a problem.