paintings

A painting is a work of art made by applying paint to a surface. While traditionally this surface is paper or canvas, in reality it can be anything from wood, to brick, to a large grass field.

Paintings are a painter's mode of expression and the styles of their work are as numerous as the people who create them. They can be realistic or they can be abstract, or they can be almost anything in between.

While there have been paintings that date back to the days of the cave dwellers, through Egyptian times, Greece, and the Roman Empire, it was Giotto who is credited with bringing in the modern era of painting. Since his death in the 14th century, there have been a lot of great paintings created by the likes of Botticelli, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, van Gogh, Picasso, and Dali.

While the traditional materials are still very much in use, painters of the 21st century have, like their photographic brethren, taken to the digital realm. With the use of products like Corel Painter, and the availability of online training, there is no telling what new art trends lie ahead.

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• Tin Of Tomatoes

  
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• Holy Island Boat Shed

  
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  Holy Island Boat Shed (oil on canvas panel, 5 x 7 ins. Private collection) I hope you all had a good Christmas. I certainly did and must thank Andy and Helen for giving us such a great time in Cambridge. And the Boxing Day revels with Helens folks were much appreciated. Thanks guys! The secret commission I spoke ...
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• Tennessee art museum develops travelling exhibition on Lord Vishnu

  
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  Nevada (US), Dec 28 (ANI): Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) has organized a ‘travelling exhibition’ titled ‘Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior’.Center claims that it “will be the first major museum exhibition to focus on Vishnu”. Opening in February 2011 and presenting ...
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• Sunflower FREEdom in the Middle of Winter.

  
  Texas Sauce Art Life — Authority: 123
  ART.  Today I painted this sunflower for the FREE painting giveaway. I always think of sunflowers in the middle of winter. [Click on image to see enlarged detail of sunflower.]SUNFLOWER... Click on title to view additional content with images.
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• Niko the Aussie

  
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  My latest pet portrait! This is Niko, a copper Aussie. :) Digital bust portraits like this one are only $60 USD! :) My least expensive full-colour portrait option. :) Also, dont forget that I put a 15% discount for all members of Chaz (providing you are a regular participating member, of course). Thanks for ...
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• HAH. Supertoony Finnegan

  
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• Eyal Gamili Abstract paintings www.AbstractZen.com

  
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• SLOVAKIA ~ Slovakian Cover

  
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• SLOVAKIA ~ Slovakian Cover

  
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• Christmas Presents! (Haul?)

  
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• Spending the rest of the year on New Paintings!

  
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• Classical Solo Piano Music | Seattle Piano | Mozart | Beethoven

  
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• Wufus

  
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• Abstract Horse Painting By Jennifer Morrison, "Cool Breeze"

  
  Daily Painters Marketplace — Authority: 158
  Cool Breeze 16x20 Inches Oil On Canvas SOLD Email Me For Your Own Commission Painting Enjoy! Visit My Blog Enjoy! Artist Jennifer Morrison, Colorado, USA
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• Sending you some Christmas Cheer

  
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  Silver Foil Tree at Anna Street Gouache on Paper, by Brian Wong Won Hope youre having a very merry one! LMN Harris NB Image courtesy Brian Wong Won
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• Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!

  
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  Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year! Visit My Blog Artist Jennifer Morrison, Colorado, USA
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• Endless Life, palette knife angel

  
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  "Endless Life" About This Painting: Evergreen trees are symbolic for life, and angels are messengers from God. Through creation we can see miricles and reminders that we are made to live forever. Our flesh will die, but our personalities, and our spirit will live on. My prayer is that you have invited Jesus ...
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• 12 Holiday Gift Ideas. Number 12: Jaguar XK

  
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• Lady Gaga is her fans’ fan

  
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  London, December 25 (ANI): Lady Gaga thinks those who listen to her music are smart people.The pop sensation said that most of her fans are youngsters.“They’re just the most brilliant in the world,” the Mirror quoted her as telling MTV News.She added: “My fans are f*****g really smart - they’re art students, ...
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