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• Art Meets Design
  on Jul 16, 2010
  Should art dictate the design and colour of rooms, or the other way around? Some artists might hope that a piece of art will determine the look of the room and that the new owner will redecorate around it. Although … Continue reading →...
• My Favorite Quote of All Time
  on Jul 14, 2010
  Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you’ll land among the stars. I have loved this quote as long as I can remember and do not know who said it. It is a great reminder that setting your goals … Continue reading →...
• The Best Advice I Ever Received
  on Jul 13, 2010 in Art NEWS
  Its business, not personal. Unfortunately it was after I let my personal emotions get involved when a business deal went south however. Remembering to deal with business as business and not on a personal level, has helped me to excel ever since.
• The Art of Seeing
  on Jul 12, 2010 in Art NEWS buy art canadian art discerning eye
  Within every piece of art there is a story told using visual imagery, rather than words. The way we see art to a greater or lesser degree is how much we engage with a particular image and how its “story” impacts us – be it positively or negativ...
• Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit: Day 1 Review
  on Jul 9, 2010 in Art NEWS
  Alarm buzzing at 6 am I look out the window excited to spend my weekend out in the warm sun. However, much to my disappointment (among many others) dark clouds and rain, sums up today’s opening for the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit. By 7am Nathan Phi...
• What is art all about?
  on Jul 7, 2010 in Art Tip and Tricks
  Art reflects society and the times we live in and over the centuries has described history and the changing views in culture and beliefs. Art has reflected poverty, wealth, love, challenge, conflict, freedom and even war. But what is art? Who decides...
• Art’s big missed chance
  on Jul 5, 2010
  Below, an interesting take on the new show I found in the Globe and Mail today. What are your thoughts? By: Lynn Crosbie From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail Opines Sarah Jessica Parker, that sly doyenne of modern art and theory: “Art is this sort o...
• Video Games: Can they be considered art?
  on Jun 28, 2010
  Interesting article by Dave McGinn from Saturdays the Globe and Mail. Is it just a game? Or is it art? Video games have made an artistic quantum leap since Mario was dodging barrels on his way to bashing Donkey Kong in the early 1980s. The narrative...
• Group of 8, Group of 20, but no Group of Seven
  on Jun 26, 2010
  Article Review: I think it is great that William Huffman decided to choose contemporary art steering away from the usual stereotypical pieces that usually depict Canada. However, I think that he should have pulled from a list of up and coming artists...
• If you are an interior designer, art buyer, artist or simply art lover this is for you…
  on Jun 23, 2010 in Art NEWS
  Buying and Selling Art Online The days of running around to locate a piece that fits your space only to find it’s not available, too expensive or too small, is over.  We have already seen it with furniture and clothing now Canada has a place to bu...

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