What is a cityscape?

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Q - What is a cityscape?

A - A cityscape is an artwork depicting a city or an urban scene as the main subject or focus.

Star Wars He Knew Paper Giclee Art Print

Star Wars He Knew - Paper Giclee Art Print Gallivanting as a scallywag, Han Solo has had his fair share of experiences with the ladies, which is why he was so sure he could get it when going in for a kiss with Princess Leia during a rare tender moment aboard the Millennium Falcon . Relive that intimate scene with this Star Wars He Knew Paper Giclee Art Print! Featuring Han and Leia right when they're about to have a steamy and long-anticipated kiss just before C-3PO pops in at the most inconvenient time possible and interrupts them, this beautiful piece of artwork is a must-have for fans of the Star Wars Series.  A limited edition of 95 pieces hand-numbered on paper, this amazing art print measures 19-inches tall x 13-inches wide!

What is a diptych?

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Q - What is a diptych?

A -A diptych is a two section or panel artwork that is connected together with a hinge. Modern references to diptychs are usually artwork done on canvas, panel or even paper in two sections.

Full Metal Jacket Sunset MightyPrint Wall Art Print

Full Metal Jacket Sunset MightyPrint Wall Art Print "These are great days we're living, bros. We are jolly green giants, walking the Earth with guns." The Full Metal Jacket Sunset MightyPrint Wall Art Print will look great displayed in your home or office. Measures about 24-inches tall x 17-inches wide.  What makes MightyPrint wall art so unique? MightyPrints are made to last.  Due to the prints' high quality and durability, you won't have the typical difficulties of tearing, fading, or warping. They're vibrant in color, making them a welcome addition to any collection.  In addition, MightyPrints are made to diffuse light, bringing the colors to a new level when back lighting is present. Place yours in front of a window or in an LED illuminated light box (sold separately) and be amazed!

What is a horizon line?

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Q - What is a horizon line?

A - A horizon line is the line where sky and land meet in an artwork. A technique commonly used in landscape art in particular and is often  indicated before any painting or drawing has begun to be used as a reference point.

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Slytherin MightyPrint Wall Art Print

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Slytherin MightyPrint Art Print When the Sorting Hat is in charge, you don't have many choices. Pledge your allegiance to Slytherin with this Harry Potter Sorting Hat Slytherin MightyPrint Wall Art Print. The wall art print features the Sorting Hat's poem for those sorted into the house of Voldemort, Snape, and the Malfoy family.  This beautiful art print measures about 24-inches tall x 17-inches wide. What makes MightyPrint wall art so unique? MightyPrints are made to last. Due to the prints' high quality and durability, you won't have the typical difficulties of tearing, fading, or warping. They're vibrant in color, making them a welcome addition to any collection. In addition, MightyPrints are made to diffuse light, bringing the colors to a new level when back lighting is present. Place yours in front of a window or in an LED illuminated light box (sold separately) and be amazed!

What does paint thinning mean?

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Q - What does paint thinning mean?

A - Painting thinning in art uses a medium such as a solvent or water to reduce the thickness and overall strength of a color pigment.  It also has the effect of reducing the opacity of the paint as well.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Amid The Rubble Art Print

Fantastic Beasts Amid The Rubble Art Print From the 2016 fantasy adventure film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them comes the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Amid The Rubble Art Print! We are proud to bring you this design as a museum-quality art print on 100 lb. aqueous-coated, satin-finish paper. This one-sheet size print features magizoologist Newt Scamander standing in a New York City building that's been badly damaged - presumably by a fantastic beast. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a 2016 fantasy adventure that returns us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling.  The movie opens in 1926 - 70 years before Harry Potter attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. He is in New York for a brief stopover, but is waylaid by a no-maj (American for muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts. 27-inches wide x 40-inches high.

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What is a self portrait?

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Q - What is a self portrait?

A - A self portrait is a depiction of oneself through some form of art medium. Many well known artists have rendered self portraits including Rembrandt van Rijn and pop artist Andy Warhol among many others.

iZombie Brains and Beauty MightyPrint Wall Art Print

iZombie Brains and Beauty MightyPrint Wall Art Print Being a zombie has it's perks when you work at the Coroner's office. This opaque print features Liv Moore from the CW's iZombie , and reads "Brains and Beauty." The iZombie Brains and Beauty MightyPrint Wall Art Print measures approximately 24-inches tall x 17-inches wide. What makes MightyPrint wall art so unique? MightyPrints are made to last. Due to the prints' high quality and durability, you won't have the typical difficulties of tearing, fading, or warping. They're vibrant in color, making them a welcome addition to any collection. In addition, MightyPrints are made to diffuse light, bringing the colors to a new level when back lighting is present. Place yours in front of a window or in an LED illuminated light box (sold separately) and be amazed! Only 1 left in stock at time of post. Check link below for details and availability.

What is a model?

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Q - What is a model?

A - A model is a three dimension figure or object used as the subject of an artwork. Models are very helpful for artists in achieving good proportion and better perspective in rendering a subject.

Star Wars Baptism by Fire by Scott Zambelli Canvas Giclee Print

Star Wars Baptism by Fire Paper Giclee Print Watch out, Luke! Darth Vader and his TIE Fighter escorts are hot on your tail and primed to blast you to oblivion. This Star Wars Baptism by Fire by Scott Zambelli Paper Giclee Print is a beautiful interpretation of that intense and scary scene in the original Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope film when Luke is trying to blow up the Death Star. A limited edition of 150 hand-numbered pieces on paper, this fantastic piece of art belongs as a centerpiece in your collection!  Comes complete with certificate of authenticity and measures 22-inches wide x 17-inches tall. Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality, ink-jet print, and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.  Note - a larger print size is also available.

What is a sculpture?

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Q - What is a sculpture?

A - A sculpture is a three dimensional artwork that can be formed from a variety of materials including clay, wood, stone, metal and so on.  In recent years the use of plastic inflatable sculpture has become more widely used.

Indiana Jones Crusade by Dolfi Stoki Canvas Giclee Art Print

Indiana Jones Crusade by Dolfi Stoki Canvas Giclee Art Print Don't mess with the Jones Family! Interpretive artwork inspired by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Artist-signed limited edition of just 95 pieces. Huge canvas print measures 30-inches wide x 20-inches tall! Who can forget the incredible adventures of Indiana Jones. This Indiana Jones Crusade by Dolfi Stoki Canvas Giclee Art Print features Henry Jones, Senior and Junior from the hit movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  A limited edition of only 95 hand-numbered pieces - each features the artist's authorized signature - the huge unframed Indiana Jones Crusade by Dolfi Stoki Canvas Giclee Art Print measures 30-inches wide x 20-inches tall and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Note: Item comes rolled and packaged in a cardboard tube.  Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using inkjet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality inkjet print and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes, such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

What is figurative art?

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Q - What is figurative art?

A - Figurative art is the realistic depiction of an object, form, figure or subject. Figurative art can be applied to just about any art medium and is a common mode of expression in art.

Star Wars Vengeful Pursuit by Jeremy Saliba Canvas Giclee Art Print

Star Wars Vengeful Pursuit by Jeremy Saliba Canvas Giclee Run for your life! Astonishing artwork inspired by Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Limited edition of just 95 hand-numbered pieces, signed by the artist! Measures 29 1/3-inch tall x 20-inch wide. This astonishing artwork inspired by Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is a 29 1/3-inch tall x 20-inch wide canvas print presenting artist Jeremy Saliba's Vengeful Pursuit.  The Star Wars Vengeful Pursuit by Jeremy Saliba Canvas Giclee Art Print is an unframed limited edition of just 95 hand-numbered pieces, signed by the artist! A certificate of authenticity is included. Note: Item comes rolled and packaged in a cardboard tube. Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using inkjet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality inkjet print and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes, such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

Are giclee prints worth it?

Have a look at this video from YouTube for a view on the value of giclee prints and decide for yourself.

My opinion is that Giclee prints are high quality reproductions  and while having an original piece of art is better, limited edition giclees do have potential in holding or increasing their value over time.  Another aspect is that for most of us original art is very expensive and giclee prints offer a solution in obtaining art at a lower cost.  If you have any thoughts or opinions on this topic please leave your comments in the comments section link below.

What is a replica?

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Q - What is a replica?

A - A replica is a reproduction or a copy of an original artwork or sculpture. The quality can very  from low grade to high quality reproduction.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Hand from Above by Masey Canvas Giclee Art Print

Indiana Jones Hand from Above by Masey Canvas Giclee Print Even Indy needs a helping hand sometimes! Artwork inspired by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Limited edition of only 95 hand-numbered pieces, signed by artist Masey! Canvas print measures 24-inches wide x 16-inches tall. Interpretive artwork inspired by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, this captivating Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Hand from Above by Masey Canvas Giclee Art Print is a limited edition of only 95 hand-numbered pieces, signed by artist Masey.  The marvelous unframed giclee on canvas measures 24-inches wide x 16-inches tall and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Note: Item comes rolled and packaged in a cardboard tube.  Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality, ink-jet print, and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

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What does the term "medium" mean in art?

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Q - What does the term "medium" mean in art?

A - Medium in art refers the type of material used in creating an artwork. Many mediums are available to artists including oil paints, watercolors, acrylics, gouache, clay, metal, wood and many others.

Indiana Jones Ark of the Covenant by Christopher Clark Canvas Giclee Art Print -

Indiana Jones Ark of the Covenant Canvas Giclee Art Print Relive the thrill-packed search for the Ark of the Covenant! Canvas art print measures 36-inches wide x 24-inches tall. Inspired by Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark. Hand-numbered limited edition of only 95 pieces that includes the artist's authorized signature! Relive the 1981 action-adventure film that pits Indiana Jones against a group of Nazis in a thrill-packed search for the Ark of the Covenant!  This unframed interpretive artwork by artist Christopher Clark measures 36-inches wide x 24-inches tall and presents a fascinating image of Major Arnold Toht, Dr. Ren? Belloq, Indy, Marion Ravenwood, Sallah, and others from Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark. The Indiana Jones Ark of the Covenant by Christopher Clark Canvas Giclee Art Print is a hand-numbered limited edition of only 95 pieces that includes the artist's authorized signature and a certificate of authenticity.  Note: Item comes rolled and packaged in a cardboard tube. Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using inkjet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality inkjet print and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes, such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

What does painterly mean?

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Q - What does painterly mean?

A - In art, painterly refers to a more freehand or bold use of brush to canvas technique exploiting the characteristics natural to paint. A painterly approach differs from the use of line contours in drawing and expresses itself in a more artistic rendering.

Star Wars Kessel Run by Mike Kungl Small Canvas Giclee Art Print

Star Wars Kessel Run Small Canvas Giclee Art Print Hire the Millennium Falcon ! This Star Wars Kessel Run by Mike Kungl Small Canvas Giclee Art Print looks like a cool retro advertisement poster featuring the Millennium Falcon speeding away from a TIE Fighter , with the advertisement reading, " Millennium Falcon : Fast ship for hire. Speed champion. 12 parsecs Kessel Run." A limited edition of 95 hand-numbered pieces on canvas, this beautiful piece of art has even been signed by the artist! Measures 26-inches tall x 18-inches wide and comes complete with certificate of authenticity. Check the link below for availability and free shipping offer.

What is a caricature?

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Q - What is a caricature?

A - A caricature is most commonly a simple drawing made to exaggerate or humorize a celebrity or a political figure. Caricatures are often associated with critical political commentary.

Indiana Jones Escape from Atens Tomb Canvas Giclee Print

Indiana Jones Escape from Atens Tomb Canvas Giclee Print You can't escape this great-looking piece! Limited edition giclee on canvas. 50-piece, hand-numbered edition. Signed by artists Frank Nissen and Fred Warter. "Escape from Atens Tomb" is the work of artists Frank Nissen and Fred Warter. The eye-catching creation is an extremely limited edition of only 50 pieces.  A canvas giclee measuring 24-inches tall x 18-inches wide, this magnificent art features Indy riding off with the pyramids and sunset in the background. It's signed by artists Frank Nissen and Fred Warter, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Isn't it time you rode off into the sunset with this? Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality, ink-jet print, and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such.  In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Giclee" and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License .

How do you create skin tones in watercolor?

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Q - How do you create skin tones in watercolor?

A - While it seems to be a popular use of tertiary colors in creating skin tones I have found the use of simple primary colors red, blue and yellow to be more effective and a lot easier in creating skin tones. Using a light base of yellow or even light red to begin, glazed layers of yellow, red and blue mix will allow for excellent control of tones. Making color adjustments with each layer will give you a more than satisfactory and realistic result.

Star Wars My Only Hope Canvas Giclee Art Print

Star Wars My Only Hope Canvas Giclee Art Print Depict one of the most pivotal scenes of the entire Star Wars series! This Star Wars My Only Hope Canvas Giclee Art Print features Princess Leia as she gives the Death Star plans to Yoda and leaves the message for Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi. A limited edition of 95 pieces on canvas, this fantastic giclee by C. M. Cooper measures 20-inches tall x 16-inches wide, hand-numbered and signed by the artist! Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality, ink-jet print, and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

What is a Giclee Print?

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Q - What is a Giclee Print?

A - A Giclee print is a high quality print of artwork or photography using ink jet printers. Because of the high accuracy of the print giclee prints are a very popular form of art reproduction.

Batman Pop Character Art Canvas Print

Batman Pop Character Art Canvas Print Add come creativity to your wall with this Batman Pop Character Art Canvas Print, which features a pop-styled portrait of Batman's head. Made by Artissimo Design, this canvas print is perfect for decorating themed rooms as well as filling out dull living spaces. This unique art piece measures 20-inches tall x 16-inches wide x 1 1/4-inches deep. Visit our link below for pricing and ordering details.

What is a binder?

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Q - What is a binder?

A - A binder is a chemical used to bond colored paint pigment. Binders can vary depending on the type of paint medium. For example,  synthetic binders are used for acrylic paints while oil based binders such as linseed oil are used in oil paints.

Art Gallery Wall Calendar By Workman Publishing

Art Gallery 2019 Wall Calendar Popular calendar title!! Printed on high-quality paper with spiral binding Full-color pages throughout Includes all major and significant holidays

What are the three basic proportional areas of a landscape painting?

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Q - What are the three basic proportional areas of a landscape painting?

A - An average landscape is made up of three proportional areas which include the background, the middle ground and the foreground. The background is the area furthest away from the viewer, the mid ground usually contains the main subject and the foreground contains objects closest to the viewer.

Superlight Poster Frame by Framatic

Superlight Poster Frame 24 in. x 36 in. The Superlight is an economically priced frame for the display of posters. The Superlight features a thin styrene front instead of glass, that, when combined with its other lightweight components, makes it "super light" relative to its size.The Superlight black molding has a 1/4 in. wide face. The aluminum mold is securely fastened together, providing a sturdy frame, accessed from the back. The Superlight Poster Frame can be mounted vertically or horizontally.  Various frames sizes available, visit our link below for more details and pricing.

What is an assemblage?

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Q- What is an assemblage?

A - An assemblage is a three dimensional artwork constructed from everyday or common objects. The three dimensional aspect differs an assemblage from a two dimensional collage. The idea is to create a thought, idea or even a story to which the assemblage artwork represents or inspires.

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Series 2 Double Film Cell

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Series 2 Double Film Cell A stunning display piece! Straight from the Star Wars: Episode III-- Revenge of the Sith movie. Limited edition film cell is beautifully mounted and framed. It will make a striking addition to your wall.  This stunning film cell features a print and actual cells from the Star Wars: Episode III-- Revenge of the Sith movie. It measures 11-inches tall x 13-inches wide, with all elements beautifully framed in black wood. A certificate of authenticity is included with this limited edition of 1000 pieces. It will make a striking addition to your wall. Please note that the actual cells of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand selected from reels of film.  Three years after the Battle of Geonosis, the Clone Wars are coming to a close. Obi-Wan Kenobi is now a general, dispatched by the Republic to bring down remaining Separatists Count Dooku and General Grievous. Chancellor Palpatine has become corrupt, proclaiming himself Emperor, and with Anakin Skywalker's help, begins to turn the Republic into the Galactic Empire. As Anakin ultimately becomes the evil we know as Darth Vader, Padme goes into hiding, and at the end of one war, another conflict we know all too well is about to begin. NOTE: The actual strips of film vary from piece to piece as they are hand picked from reels of film.