ArtCornerInterior Decorating Blog focusing on oil paintings, art and wall decor. A weblog devoted to home decorators with Interior design tips for decorating your office or home with handmade oil paintings.Van Goghs hidden treasures come to light- July 31, 2008 It is a well known fact that Vincent Van Gogh would paint over his own work again and again. Now, in 2008 scientists have finally revealed the portrait of a woman thought to have been hiding just under the surface of &8220;Patch of Grass,&8221; created in 1887. This new technique based on &8220;synchrotron radiation induced ...http://blog.overstockart.com/van-gogh-hidden-treasures-come-to-light/ Can Art Ever Be More Complete - Mark Rothko- July 19, 2008 I wanted to share with you this amazing video of Mark Rothko, narrated by Simon Schama, part of &8220;The Power of Art&8221; BBC show, depicting Schama&8217;s impression of Mark Rothko&8217;s Secret paintings at the Tate Modern Museum: It&8217;s a wonderful tribute to such an influential artist. Rothko&8217;s passionate yet simple creations transcend above the canvas and ...http://blog.overstockart.com/mark-rothko-power-of-art/ Happey Birthday Chagall- July 7, 2008 Marc Chagall was born on July 7th, 1887 in Vitebsk, Belo Russia - the oldest of nine children. He was a French painter and stained glass artist until his death 1985. Much has been said and written about this talented artesian, his ability to define the light of the Jewish faith in the &8220;Gola&8221; has made ...http://blog.overstockart.com/happey-birthday-chagall/ Effects of Color on Claude Monets Poppies- July 2, 2008 Claude Monet painted The Poppy Field, near Argenteuil in 1873. Painted in the wildflower fields outside Argenteuil, this painting reveals Monet&8217;s passion for color. With dabs of reds, he scatters the poppies in a natural abundance through a lush green field. Poppies, Near Argenteuil, Claude Monet, 1873. In the foreground, Monet illustrated his darling Camille and their ...http://blog.overstockart.com/effects-of-color-on-claude-monet-poppies/ |