Sunday, May 26, 2013

Set the right mood with Paintings and Murals

Painting can change the complete impression of a room, seeking a color consultation is very important and must be considered before painting. With the help of this color consultation you will be able to decide and choose the best color combination for your house or room, you’ll be able to decide which shade gratifies you, relaxes your mind and blends in well to set the accurate frame of mind.

Murals made in Los Angeles boost up a person’s spirit and if you get a professional muralist then he can create some really remarkable compilation of murals in your home, which will definitely impress the visitors. Murals and paintings have the strength to communicate with the soul and change a person’s mood making him feel relaxed and take his mind to a far distant place where the person can have his own perspective. Paintings and mural can rule your world and make you inspired and take you to the places where you’ll feel nearer to the nature while you are just sitting in your own room or in your office; that is the power of the paintings and murals.


Adapted paintings and murals are the finest to own if you love nature like having pictures of beautiful sceneries like the Niagara Falls which will make you feel close to the nature. Painting the restroom with the images you admire can help to construct scenery which would add deepness to your world which never existed earlier. The murals of the bathroom can bring back some great reminiscences of beloved areas into one’s house. Make the children value the artistic murals and design the murals according to their imagination it will light up your home with the art as children love wall murals, you can design your own murals and have a personalized collection. Trompe L’Oeil murals add so much deepness that the difference between the painted and real world is hard to distinguish. Do you want to have those beautiful blue skies designed inside your room? An illusion of skies can convert the limited interiors into vast areas of fresh and natural beauty.





Sunday, May 19, 2013

What can you learn from Thomas Kinkade paintings as an artist?



There is no single doubt that Thomas Kinkade was a great artist, not only in United States but also in all parts of the world. With such great achievements in art industry, there are definitely much that can be learnt from such an artist.

Basically, as an artist, the following are some of the things that can be learnt from Thomas Kinkade.
Rise above all odds and challenges: different people have different backgrounds that may bar them from realizing their dream. Thomas Kinkade was brought up by a single parent, her mother, after his parents divorced. The family was not stable financially and his early life was full of hard times. However, this did not pin him down. He always hoped that he would one day sustain his family through art.

Follow your heart: Thomas identified his interest and passion in art at a very early age. After making it known to his family that he loved art and that he would like to become a greatest artist, he received full support and showed great potential to explore the art industry. He started nurturing his talent at a very early age and did not change his mind. At the age of 11, he sold his first painting at a cost of $7.50. 



Mentorship: having mentors from the art industry is also very crucial. Thomas Kinkade started reading biographies of various painters and artists at a very tender age. When in high school, he met his mentor Glenn Wessels who was a professor at the University of California, art department. Glenn encouraged him to attach his painting with passion and also influenced him to join the University of California at Berkley. It is through the mentorship of Glenn that Thomas Kinkade developed his artistic career to the next level.

Another aspect that can be learnt from Thomas Kinkade is that despite fame and money, you can still be a dedicated husband and father. Thomas was responsible for various activities ranging from his studio works, attending seminars, visiting children homes, etc. He also sold most of his paintings which gave him good monies. However, he did not use the fame and cash to abandon his family. He was a down to earth man who valued his wife and children. He also involved his family in his art business.

Do perfect work: perfection was also one of Thomas’ principles. He did everything he did in the perfect way possible. It was as a result of his perfection that made his paintings famous and highly priced.

Hardworking: it is also an aspect to be learnt from Thomas Kinkade. Definitely there is competition in the art industry but with hard work, you can become the most competitive and top the industry. 

Journey of Kinkade with his Paintings - A Lifetime of Light Paintings

 

Monday, May 13, 2013

How many did Thomas kinkade painted during his lifetime?

Thomas Kinkade, the most-collected artist of his time lived in Placerville, California. He spent his entire life savings to produce his first lithograph. Though he was already a much admired illustrator, he has still managed to share his passion and artworks to support schools, hospitals and humanitarian relief. Thomas was inspired to make such wonderful canvas not with fame and fortune, but with the natural beauty that moved his heart to pursue his passion.

Thomas gave high regard to art and his profound sense for this encouraged him to create images that were not just meant for fashion accessory but for ministry as well. He showed his work of art from books, music textiles and great number of collectible. It was this ardor to focus with his ultimate goal of Sharing the Light.

Several of his paintings have hidden “N’s” representing his wife Nanette’s initial. Some other works have the numbers 5282 as honor of their wedding anniversary- May 02, 1982. He has also incorporated on his artworks his four daughters at each time of their birth. He painted affectionate images which correspond to their namesake; Chandler's Cottage, Evening at Merritt's Cottage, Everett's Cottage and Winsor Manor. He was a loving husband to his wife and a devout father to his children. It was his affection to his family that motivated him to add symbol of his love to his masterpiece.



The Painter of Light, Thomas Kindkade, lay emphasis on his simple pleasures and spread inspirational messages on his paintings. Thoma’s main goal is to be the herald of hope and be an inspiration to the other people. His aspiration to touch the lives of every individual and to teach them on appreciating simple details in life keep his passion burning to make people see the splendor in the world.

                              

As millions of collectors and people have seen and enjoyed his masterpiece, truly Thomas Kinkade had accomplished his wish of Sharing the Light. This Christian artist had indeed touched people of all faiths, bringing peace and happiness and even giving hope to everyone in the world through his peerless and exceptional work of art.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Are painting colors harmful for skin?


Different paints have different compositions in terms of the constituents, smell and color pigments. These paints also have different reactions when they come in contact with the skin and therefore it is very important to read and follow the paint manufacturers’ instructions. Some artists make the mistake of assuming that all the instructions are the same and therefore end up messing up with the paints.

Some paints also have very irritating smell but it is important to note that the smell of the paint has no effect on the skin or the whole body. However, it is the pigments contained in the paint color that have some effects on the skin. For example, there are some color pigments that are made from substances like manganese, lead or chromium. These substances are toxic in case they get in contact with your skin and thereafter finding their way to the bloodstream.

It is very important to note that not all paints contain the same constituents and thus not all of them have the same effects on the skin. For example, not all paints have the same color and therefore it means that these different paints have varied color pigments and they will have diverse effects on the skin.

There are some behaviors that need to be avoided when painting which can otherwise lead to negative effects of paints. Smoking, eating or drinking are some of the activities that should be avoided when painting because they are likely to expose the harmful color pigments to the skin. Some color pigments of paints were not meant for the skin or human bodies and therefore they should not be in contact with them. And even that is why manufacturers recommend on the safety measure including the appropriate dress code do use when painting.

Some of these harmful color pigments can lead to skin rushes, skin ulcerations, skin cancer, etc. However, not every color pigment is harmful. The harmful pigments are mainly those containing lead, cadmium, manganese, zinc, chrome, barium, mercury, etc. The most important thing is to read the warnings and instructions on the labels of the paints and stick to the rules. This is the surest way of avoiding the negative health effects of the color pigments on the skin.