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A Collection of Famous Paintings You Can Replicate With Paint by Numbers
Paintings by masters of the trade can be awe-inspiring, but most of us only get to see famous paintings hanging in museums and art galleries. There’s something very special about seeing the chunkiness of a brush stroke and the glow of an oil painting over the flatness of a printed copy. But what if you could recreate a painting from a master using acrylic paints for your own home decor? It’s easy for anyone to do with paint by numbers kits!
By Carolyn Mitchell 4 years ago in Photography
Learning Through a Lens
My father always carries a camera with him wherever we go; his Nikon is almost like the 4th member of our family. His photos are on the walls of our living room, and in our friend’s living rooms as well. He’s been photographing the world around us for as long as I can remember. My father is a passionate and careful man, he has many hobbies and spends countless hours learning how to perfect his skills. When he sees something that’s worth photographing he gives it his all. From my father’s devotion to this art I was able to understand that photography is much more than looking through the viewfinder of a small rectangular box and pressing a button; photography is knowledge. Photography is curiosity. And most importantly, photography is crucial to the understanding of the world around us, especially of parts of this world that are unreachable to some. It’s no surprise that we all take photos. During this time in Utah for spring break, I have taken the same photo at least 20 times. The photo captures the mountains that surround Salt Lake Valley, these mountains are known as the Wasatch Front. In the winter months the mountains are covered in snow, and resemble a cake covered in powdered sugar; during fall and spring, the mountains are a medley of colors ranging from orange to red to pink, its unexplainable, and in the summer the mountains are lush and green and welcoming. The view of these mountains changes every day, in fact it changes every time you look at it, and after 10 years living here, I am amazed by the Wasatch Front every day so I photograph it. Something compels me to take out my phone and take a photo of the mountains because I know the next time I look at them, the view will have changed. However, I’ve never stopped to think more about photography, to question why we all take photos, or what the purpose of taking photos is, let alone how we can use photography to learn more about the world around us. If we all do it, and we see hundreds of photos in one day because of social media, then why are photographs so important? I thought about important photos I have seen that I could recall from memory. The first was the “Falling Man” from 9/11, which shows a man moments after he haphazardly jumped from one of the World Trade Center towers as they were being attacked. The identity of the man is unknown, and the photo evokes a feeling of despair and desperation in me. In contrast, there is the kiss on the street from V-J Day, which captures a moment of triumph and impulsiveness between two strangers after an important victory. This photo reminds me of winning, but leads me to wonder about the strangers, and what the feelings on the streets were like that day. More recently I saw photos from the volcanic explosions and the destruction it caused in Tonga. Before this tragedy happened, I am ashamed to say, I would have struggled to point out Tonga on a map. The horrifying images of destruction led me to wonder about the country, and strive to learn more about their community and other places I might not know much about. I made it a promise to myself to not wait for disaster to strike somewhere, to seek knowledge about an unknown place. This promise led me to the question: how can we use photographs to learn? About ourselves, but also about the magnificent world around us.
By Beca Damico4 years ago in Photography
TIPS FOR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
There are numerous celebratory celebrations and one-of-a-kind, private home experiences that individuals desire to remember for the rest of their lives. Your most treasured moments can be captured through family photos. While in a growing market, the job isn’t really easy; in fact, there are numerous nuances that you must understand if you need to be a successful family photographer. Learn how to take excellent familial photos, from useful hints to fun concepts and popular subjects.
By Mohit Bansal Chandigarh4 years ago in Photography
15 Travel Photography Websites to Follow For Unlimited Travel Inspiration!
Introduction The pandemic has made most of us eager for a change of scenery. Now, with the vaccination drive gaining speed, a lot of people are taking the opportunity to make some vacation plans. However, while vaccines do make travel safer, there are still risks to be considered. Families looking forward to enjoying travel should still stick to appropriate safety, social distancing and hygiene measures.
By Jay Jangid4 years ago in Photography
8 MUST VISIT PLACES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN 2022
We understand that you are quite bored with the normalization of your routine after COVID. So are you looking for some mesmerizing views to delight your eyes? Are you looking for some eye-pleasing destinations for your summer 2022?
By Mohit Bansal Chandigarh4 years ago in Photography
Stone Textured Spray Paint USA
Do you want to buy Stone Textured Spray Paint? then you have come to the right place. You will get answers to all the questions related to Spray Paint here. In this post, we are going to give you direct buy links to Best Stone Textured Spray Paint and He is also going to tell you how to use it.
By GETPAINTSPRAYER4 years ago in Photography
#heartshapedeverything #721
I'M SELF PUBLISHING A PHOTO BOOK AND I NEED YOUR HELP! What is #heartshapedeverything #721? A few months after tragically losing my dad, I found a heart shaped rock on my 21st birthday. I saw the numbers 7:21, $721, HWY 721, license plates with 721 EVERYWHERE. My dad passed away on 7-21-06. I kept finding heart shaped rocks and eventually it turned into heart shaped everything. All of these "little" things were BIG in my stages of grief. I'm definitely a spiritual person and to me... these were all big signs.
By Vanessa R. Powell4 years ago in Photography
STUDY IN ART
NOW AND THEN WE NEED A CHALLENGE to become a better version of ourselves than what we are or have bended toward. Whether it be photography, writing, painting, building something or simply "that next course higher up the ladder. In 2005 The Artist's Magazine ran a motivational promotion suggesting interested parties review a host of artwork by old masters. The "Old Masters" would be those literally predominating the world of art by definition back in the 18th century. One of my favorite was THE OLD GUITARIST by Picasso. The deed was to emulate the artist's work to a point that no explanation need be given to understand the image created. As the Old Master presented his work, so should the one being so motivated. For me, it was this self portrait.
By CarmenJimersonCross4 years ago in Photography
A Cold Week
Street photography is a unique form of photography that captures candid moments in everyday life. Controversial and challenging, street photography has become one of my favorite genres of photography. I’ve collected some my best shots from the last week and hope you find something enjoyable.
By Keith4 years ago in Photography
7 photo projects to do at home with the kids
Keeping the kids entertained is surely a hectic task. However, a photo project is surely one activity that can keep your kid engaged, entertained and encourage them to be creative. At the same time, you can manage your stuff without being concerned about what your kid might be doing. Amalgamate the boring schedule of your kid with the creative touch to get that cheek-to-cheek smile on his face.
By Chirag Parikh4 years ago in Photography
