Saturday, 2 August 2008
Art Blog of the Day - The Wish Jar
This is an incredibly inspiring blog from Keri Smith.
Guerilla Art is a fascinating discipline but that is not the most remarkable thing about this particular blog as Keri is a thinker and that is the most engaging element here. Definitely worth a read and adding to your weblog list.
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Thursday, 24 July 2008
Meet Catherine
The above item is Flower Row
We are often asked many questions about our resident artist, Catherine Smith. Who is she, what is her history and what does she like!
Well, with this in mind, we have given her a page where we will tell all! Meet Catherine Smith!
We are currently profiling all her recent artwork which you can view in our online art gallery. We are hoping to get Catherine more involved on this blog too so that you can find out more and get her thoughts. If you have any direct questions for Catherine then please do post them in the comments.
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Monday, 7 July 2008
Art Blog of the Day - Art Blog by Bob
Art Blog by Bob does what it says on the tin really but so mcuh more as well! The blog itself is incredible varied, but Bob knows what he is talking about and it is all very engaging, even the elements such as the poll. It is our art blog of the day!
He even has a Facebook page! Keep up the good work!
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Our resident artist is passionate about abstract art. We thought it would be good for her to explain exactly what it is about abstract art that really captivates and inspires her as part of our series looking more in-depth at our resident artist, Catherine Smith:
"Abstract art has always inspired me. There has always been something about this concept that really conveys emotions and feelings strongly.
"So how do I start with a piece of abstract art? Well, my designs are usually inspired by three components - atmosphere, colour and texture. There are certainly other aspects to consider but these three are usually my main driving forces.
"Once these are in place they tend to work together to inspire the perfect abstract painting."
If you would like to find out more then please subscribe to this blog and/or contact us. Otherwise, to view Catherine's complete range of abstract paintings then visit our abstract art gallery.
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Sunday, 6 July 2008
Ambera Wellmann - Art Blog of the Day!
Our art blog of the day today is by Ambera Wellmann who is a painter who lives and studies in Halifax Nova Scotia. Now, we have never been to Nova Scotia but can imagine that the general atmosphere is captivated in Ambera's beautiful landscapes.
Great paintings and a great blog! One to add to the blogroll.
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We have blogged before about how important textured art can be. It can totally transform an otherwise rather normal canvas into something far more vibrant and imposing.
That is why we have created a special gallery displaying our range of art that uses texture to special effect. Our resident artist Catherine Smith is an expert at creating textured artwork that really stands out.
Visit our textured art gallery today for more inspiration.
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Saturday, 5 July 2008
Art Esprit - Blog of the Day
Susan from New Hampshire, USA, describes her blog as muses and rants about fine art, craft and design. Well, however it is described, it is certainly a thrilling and varied read and certainly worthy of our blog of the day!
Check it out!
Know someone who deserve to be our blog of the day? Let us know at blogoftheday@boshart.co.uk
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SILVER WEB
by Catherine Smith
Available in 36" x 12" and 40" x 16"
painted in acrylics on triple primed canvas
from £34.99 plus postage
Today we look at Silver Web by Catherine Smith.
Silver Web is quite a complex piece of abstract art. It is painted in red and silver with a black background. The contrast between the silver and the darker red and black gives the artwork real vibrancy.
This painting is filled with emotion and drama. In Catherine Smith's own words:
"Silver Web is a very dramatic artwork with the bright imposing silver falling away to the deep, passionate red. The black background gives a real backdrop to this fiery piece of art."
This painting is on a long stretched canvas. This canvas would suit most rooms and there is a real vibrancy to the painting. It would suit any room or office with light, pale walls where a sense of centrality and interest was needed.
Visit our gallery to view Silver Web and our other abstract art.
If you like Silver Web, you might like Contrast.
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Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Central Blast - Abstract Painting in Gold and Brown
CENTRAL BLAST
by Catherine Smith
Available in 36" x 12" and 40" x 16"
painted in acrylics on triple primed canvas
from £34.99 plus postage
Today we are profiling Central Blast from our abstract range.
Those who read our blog regularly and has visited our galleries will know that 'blast' is a style that Catherine Smith uses regularly. This particular style is painted in dark brown with a vibrant and energetic golden centre.
Central Blast really leaps out from the canvas with the gold giving a very dramatic feel to the artwork. In Catherine Smith's own words:
"Central Blast is very bold and the colour contrast is vital to this. I wanted to create an item that had a really energetic central focus point with the gold complementing the darker background."
This painting is on a long stretched canvas. Central Blast would suit light plain walls and really dominates and adds focus to a room or office.
Visit our gallery to view Central Blast and our other abstract art.
If you like Central Blast, you might like Red Blast.
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Corey is an American in France - she has lived there for nearly 20 years! Whilst trying to furnish her first little place in the new country Corey started collecting all sorts of bits and pieces from French flea markets.
This blog records her finds and is certainly a fascinating read!
Merci Corey - keep up the good work!
Know someone who deserve to be our blog of the day? Let us know at blogoftheday@boshart.co.uk
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Monday, 23 June 2008
Poppies - Red and White Floral Painting
POPPIES
by Catherine Smith
Available in 36" x 12" and 40" x 16"
painted in acrylics on triple primed canvas
from £34.99 plus postage
Today we look at Poppies by Catherine Smith.
Poppies is a floral piece of art painted in shades of white, red and brown. Poppies is a very simple artwork that captures the supreme beauty and subtlety of this particular flower.
This is a very peaceful and intimate piece of art. In Catherine Smith's own words:
"Poppies are flowers that have real poise and poignancy. A poppy is wonderful in its simplicity and this is what I wanted to convey here. I also wanted to keep the simplicity with the background and let the red speak for itself."
This painting is on a long stretched canvas. This art would suit almost any room especially where peace and calm is required. This painting has a light background and so would suit most rooms with all sorts of wall colours.
Visit our gallery to view Poppies and our other floral artworks.
If you like Poppies, you might like Flower Row.
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This is a blog about drawing, sketching, painting, comics, cartoons, webcomics, illustration, digital art, concept art, gallery art, artist tools and techniques, motion graphics, animation, sci-fi and fantasy illustration, paleo art, storyboards, matte painting, 3d graphics and anything else I find visually interesting!
Wow - that is quite a list but it is a wonderful read filled with a range of very diverse but very interesting finds.
Keep up the good work!
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Sunday, 22 June 2008
Art Knowledge News - Art Blog of the Day
This is a really informative site. Art Knowledge News is sponsored by the Art Appreciation Foundation and is a wonderfully rich site full of the latest news from the art world!
Definitely one to check out and our blog of the day.
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