1) Johannes Vermeer’s “ Girl With a Pearl Earring “ Also known as the “Mona Lisa of the North”, this painting by Dutch Painter Johannes Vermeer has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. Painted circa 1665, it has never been known who the “Girl” is. Some experts think it was his mistress, others believe it…
Understanding Aperture for Beginners: Photography Basic
Photography is both art and science. As a beginner photographer, you must have been told a dozen times that taking the perfect picture requires talent to know what needs to be in and out of the frame, what time of the day reflects the perfect light on your subject and which angle will give you…
Wall Art Products & Services Questions & Answers Blog 2
This is the second of our the blogs created entirely to answer a number of questions we are frequently asked in regards to our Canvas Print & Wall Art quality and the Wholesale White label Service we offer. Wholesale Q.I am an amateur photographer and I have recently started a website. I am currently utilising…
9 Reasons Your Canine Teeth Don’t Make You a Meat-Eater
One of the most common justifications for eating animals that vegans encounter is, “If I wasn’t meant to eat meat, then I wouldn’t have these canine teeth!” It’s a knee-jerk defence that’s often made after a meat-eater has been confronted with information about the routine cruelties of animal farming, or with the fact that humans…
What Daily Meditation Can Do for Your Creativity
Sometimes the best way to improve your performance is to do nothing at all. The creative benefits of calming your mental chatter. If you depend on your creativity for your living, then your most valuable piece of equipment is not your computer, smartphone, camera, or any other hi-tech gadget. “In a modern company, 70 to…
Why You Should Stop Using Plastic Bags
Plastic bags pollute soil and water, and kill thousands of marine mammals yearly Plastic bags are not biodegradable. They fly off trash piles, garbage trucks, and landfills, and then clog storm water infrastructure, float down waterways, and spoil the landscape. If all goes well, they end up in proper landfills where they may take 1,000…
8 Ways To Stay Calm and Cool under Stressful Situations
How to Be More Patient and Less Stressed Being in a hurry all the time drains your energy. Getting caught up in things beyond your control stresses you out. If you’d like to reduce stress and become calm and cool, put the following 8 steps into practice to be more patient. 1. Try to let…
Top 10 Australian Surf Photographers of 2018
Australia is a big old country, and we are lucky enough to have a great deal of very talented surf photographers to ensure we all get out our daily surf fix even if we are stuck at the desk or in the office! To wit, if what you’re chasing is more waves when you’re scrolling…
4 Tips for How to Use Abstract Wall Art in Your Home
Choosing the right artwork for your home can be both an exciting and yet a bit terrifying time. First, you must decide what types of art you need for specific areas of your home. Wall art is a most popular form of artwork to display because your home is full of open landscapes with at…
More Than a Kiss: 5 Famous Gustav Klimt Paintings That Make Perfect Wall Art
The artwork that you hang on your wall should be thought out and meaningful. There’s not a lot of conversation that can rise out of dull art that doesn’t have any significance. If you’re ever in a pinch, it’s never a bad idea to look to the world’s greatest painters for ideas of wall art….
The Artist of the Week – Takashi Murakami
Our pick for the artist of the week for the Blue Horizon Prints spotlight is a very talented Japanese Artist specialising in quirky Anime / Manga Cartoon style Pop Art, its bright, it’s cheerful, it’s colourful and screams Japanese! Takashi Murakami is a Japanese artist seen as one of the greatest as a result of…
5 Famous Van Gogh Paintings That Would Look Great in Your Home
If you’re looking for something beautiful for your home, consider adding famous Van Gogh paintings to your decor. There’s nothing more pleasing to the eye than some of the world’s greatest paintings. They’re both beautiful and meaningful. Plus they add a unique charm to your home. You could buy a triptych as a focal point…
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