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Oil Paintings

Arising in the 15th century due to growing popularity, oil painting was not a commonly used technique among the artistic culture. Widely used in European art expression, this method of creating portraits normally required linseed oil. This type of oil was made by being boiled with a pine resin or frankincense. The traditional method of […]

Prints For Sale

We have an amazing amount of prints for sale in our Houston art gallery and online as well. Many people come to us looking for artwork that they can use for their decorative purposes in their homes and offices. Art lovers have found great pieces that they can bring home to enjoy or to give […]

Art Deco Murals Make Large Conversation Pieces

Art Deco Murals Make Large Conversational Pieces A client had contacted me a few years ago wanting to do a mural at her town home near the Post Oak/Galleria area, in Houston TX. She really wasn\’t sure what she wanted. She had interviewed a few artists for the project. I had this slick design, sheik […]

The Benefits of Professional Wedding Photography

Nowadays, hiring a professional wedding photographer is now a rising trend. To take photos with relatives and friends as a remembrance for this very memorable day of their lives. This is of course, you can save your money by making it simple, but sometimes it can place you in a risky situation that might occur […]

Aquamarine: The Mermaid’s Stone

It does not matter if you are a fan of artisan jewelry or you have never even heard of the Sundance jewelry catalog, no matter who you are you may be enchanted by the seductive aquamarine. Its beautiful sea-blue or green color ranges quite a lot, and those stones which carry a darker tint are […]

The Legendary Blue Sapphire

Have you ever wondered why superstition holds that brides should wear something blue on the day of their wedding? It was once held that no bride wearing blue could suffer any injury. Because the modern bride usually wears some shade of white or champagne, a hint of blue can usually be found in a hairpin […]

Hand Carved Jewelry

Bone carvings and artwork have a very special feel about them, unlike anything else you will ever experience. Their milky white appearance and soft flowing lines are just the start. They are soft and warm to the touch yet the finish is like polished glass, they seem to blend with your body and become a […]

What Is Cubism

Cubism was a type of abstract art was made famous by Pablo Picasso and George Braque. While this stylistic way of painting didn’t span a large amount of time, its significance to the art world is definitely tremendous. During the twelve years that this style of art expression was practiced, it solidified its place in […]

Custom Labels Are Widely-Used Each Day

We come across them on a regular basis, but many folks take them without any consideration. But, custom labels really are a part of normal existence. Of course, custom labels are widely-used each day to promote businesses that we enjoy. It is really perfectly logical as to why the above-mentioned product labels are now part […]

Pandora Bracelets – The Story Behind the Beads

Pandora bracelets offer a large range of colourful beads. But what do you really know about the precious stones that make up these stunning Scandinavian designs? A diamond is a transparent crystal of tetrahedrally bonded carbon atoms that crystallizes into the diamond lattice. Diamond is the hardest known natural material on the Mohs scale of […]