Posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 12:24am by John P. in Art, Must Haves
Sometimes it’s just plain easier to search for art online from the comfort of your own home than to go driving all over town. So, here is a quick guide to buying art online.
Before we get started, another great option is to find your nearest fine art show and go check it out. There are usually around 200 artists in attendance and you might just find a real quality piece of work that you can be proud of.
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Posted on Aug 25, 2006 - 1:51am by John P. in Art, Google Tools
Sketchup is an easy-to-learn 3D modeling program that enables you to explore the world in 3D. With just a few simple tools, you can create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects - even space ships.
Once you’ve built your models, you can place them in Google Earth, post them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies.
You can also check out the top 100 most popular sketchups including a 3d model of a hot chick, a Lamborghini Diablo, the Statue of Liberty, and the White House.
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A few weeks ago a new record was set at auction for the sale of a famous painting. Ronald Lauder (the makeup billionaire) paid $135 million for a painting called Adel Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt.
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This has to be one of the most creative and mesmerizing things I’ve ever seen. These artists create this motion video with a series of long exposure images strung together as a movie.
Please note, you MUST click on the image to actually see the full motion video effect. It’s definitely worth it! Then, make sure you go and check out all the others.
I use the "No Adverts for Friends" plugin by Donncha O Caoimh