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  • Modern and Contemporary Art in India

    Posted on March 14th, 2011 No comments

    The association between art and India traces back to hundreds and thousands of years. Some historians are even of the view that art forms in India are as old as the country itself. Times may have changed but this association has refused to part ways. This is the reason why people across the world consider India as the perfect destination to access modern & contemporary art.

    The association of art and India has defied ages and is yet as refreshing as one can even think about. This is evident from the fact that some of the most eminent artists on the worldstage trace their roots to India. Raja Ravi Verma, MF Hussain, Jamini Roy, Amrita Shergill, Abhijit Mollick, and Rameshwar Broota are just a few names that have mesmerized the world with their artistic creations and still continue to do so.

    The fact that Indian art is a true reflection of the beauty behind modern contemporary art is one of the biggest reasons driving people with a bent for art to visit India and buy Indian art. After their return from India, some of them even try their hands on Indian art in their own countries and receive appreciation for their efforts – a fact that says it all.

    If you are an admirer of art and want to buy Indian art, all you need to do is to visit search engines such as Google and look for Indian artists and masterpieces. If you are new to the world of search engines, you can visit Google.com and type words such as "buy Indian art", "Indian artists", or "Vintage Indian paintings" and you will be redirected to sites that can help you make the art purchases.

    However, you need to be cautious of certain things before buying Indian art online. This is because lack of knowledge about the world of Indian art can bring you to mischievous sellers who will not think twice before presenting replicas and selling them as vintage Indian art for a good amount.

    Therefore, you need to make sure that you are buying original masterpieces only from a genuine art dealer or store. This will not only help you get the real products but will also mean that you get the best value from your hard-earned money. It is highly important to note here that you can suspect fraud if antique art pieces are sold to you at very low costs. It is worth nothing that true masterpieces can be costly but one thing that you can always expect them is originality, which should be more than satisfying for you if you are an admirer of art.

    These small yet highly useful tips can help you discover the real India, the artistic India that has always manifested human intellect and artistic values to arouse aesthetic senses to evoke attention of one and all. After all, these were the reasons that brought you close to the world of Indian art and you can expect satisfaction only when you can place your hands on the real art.

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  • Artwork by Pembrokeshire Artist Edward Bowie. Original Oil Paintings, Landscapes and Seascapes.

    Posted on October 15th, 2010 1 comment

    All are original artworks by Edward Bowie. This work and more is online at www.bowiesarthouse.com, blog at www.bowiesarthouse.wordpress.com. Also on facebook and Twitter. Please email me for images of work or descriptions. Commissions and portfolios are available. Feel free to contact with any questions. Piece names, materials and dimensions: 1) Promise. Oil on Canvas. 16 x 12″ 2) Glint. Oil on Paper. 10 x 10″ 3) Beach Breaker. Oil on Paper. 10.5 x 8″ 4) An Unknown Future Awaits. Oil on Canvas. 32 x 21″ 5) Final Approach. Oil on Canvas. 32 x 12″ 6) Barren Sunset. Oil on Paper. 17 x 13″ 7) Looming Weather. Oil on Canvas. 16 x 12″ 8) Drift. Oil on Paper. 11 x 11″ 9) Morning Mist over Preseli Mountains. Oil on Paper. 8 x 6″ 10) Dusty Summer. Oil on Paper. 31 x 21″ 11) Harvest Evening. Oil on Paper. 17 x 13″ 12) Luminescence. Oil on Paper. 17 x 13″ 13) Newgale Sunrise. Oil on Canvas. 12 x 32″ 14) Northerly Wind. Oil on Canvas Sheet. 5 x 7″ 15) Purple Horizon. Oil on Canvas Sheet. 4 x 6″ 16) Solva Glow. Oil on Canvas. 18 x 16″ 17) Twilight Hour. Oil on Canvas. 16 x 12″ 18) Sapphire Seas. Oil on Canvas. 32 x 12″ 19) Earth & Water. Mixed Media on Wood. 47 x 23″ 20) Gulls. Oil on Paper. 13 x 9.5″ 21) Winter Landscape. Oil on Paper. 40 x 30″ 22) First Thought. Ink on Paper. 31 x 21″

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  • Arts:Theo Dapore contemporary artist – Extra large paintings original art

    Posted on September 24th, 2010 No comments

    Theo Dapore www.originalabstractart.net Modern extra large abstract art. Original paintings on gallery wrapped canvas. Contemporary artist painter. Cleveland Ohio United States of America. View artwork gallery for http large paintings on canvas extra large abstract art paintings www.yessy.com www.yessy.com www.originalabstractart.net/…/modern-landscape-painting-316-extra-large-triptych-24×48-earth-tone-brown-contemporary-artist-theo-dapore

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  • Contemporary Jewellery For Modern Women

    Posted on August 8th, 2010 No comments

    Most women desire jewellery but often do not buy it for themselves as it is a luxury item. Giving the right jewellery as a gift can allow you to demonstrate how deep your love is for that woman.
    Women love to wear jewellery and the more they have in their collection the better. The choices are vast and include costume jewellery, fine pieces in gold or silver or unusual hand made contemporary jewellery pieces that really stand out from the crowd.
    For modern day woman best suited is the contemporary jewellery. Whether you buy the contemporary jewellery in Gold, or Diamond the ultimate happiness associated with contemporary jewellery designs can make your woman’s day.
    These days, we see a lot of demand for contemporary designs for jewellery items because Contemporary jewellery designs never go out of style. Buying contemporary jewellery is an investment that you can count on staying with you for decades to come.
    Contemporary jewellery offers a combination of modern-classic, bold jewellery for women that incorporate a unique mixture of beaded, gemstones, precious and semi precious stones.
    Statement necklaces

    , long circle earrings and bracelets are all part of Contemporary jewellery. Contemporary jewellery; get us noticed as creative individuals and dramatically show that we have something to say.
    Buying striking large size jewellery item allows to keep the key vibe, big impressions, without making a huge impression on your wallet. An extra bonus is that large jewellery pieces is not going to go out of fashion.
    Here are some tips to consider if you are going to buy a contemporary piece of jewellery:

    With jewellery choose quality over quantity every time.
    If possible buy real not artificial stones.
    Buy something that matches another item in your woman’s collection. For example if she has an amethyst pendant, try to find amethyst earrings to match.
    If you wish to buy jewellery with coloured stones it is best you buy a jewellery to go with a dress she already has.

    Where Can You Find the Best contemporary jewellery in England?

    Charmian Beaton Design is a Handmade Contemporary Jewellery gallery owned by Scottish designer Charmian Beaton. The gallery sells contemporary jewellery and handmade jewellery from over 40 designers who work in a mixture of mediums. You will find everything from hand-painted acrylic bangles, Titanium wedding bands, steel and diamond rings, brightly-coloured anodised titanium jewellery to handmade gold engagement and wedding bands and of course every girl’s favourite, handmade platinum engagement and wedding rings.

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