Art and Artists

Classic art encompasses the finest in realism and impressionism of 19th and early 20th century masters, as well as today's popular contemporary artists. Browse through our many artist bios, including many of the classical art masters: Van Gogh, Renoir, Bruegel, and more, and see samples of their most popular art. Buy art by your favorite classic and contemporary artists from the handy links in their artist profiles.

D.C exhibit showcases other angles of Ansel Adams

AUTHOR: Chuck Myers

Spectacular views of Yosemite Valley by legendary photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) have appeared on countless postcards, posters and prints, and graced the collections of numerous public art institutions."Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico"

But Adams hardly limited his photographic efforts to Yosemite and Sierra Nevada range.

And, as an exhibition at Corcoran Gallery of Art reveals, his subject matter varied greatly too.

AUTHOR: Christian Viveros-Fauné An instant landmark, the New Museum is downtown's answer to MOMA's inflated 110-foot atrium, and a 21st- century rejoinder to Thomas Krens's steroidal ambitions for a Guggenheim mall near Wall Street..
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Control of Norval Morrisseau art sparks family feud

AUTHOR: Grania Litwin

An ugly public rift has developed between two groups seeking to protect the
legacy of Nanaimo-based Norval Morrisseau, one of Canada's most celebrated
living painters.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are at stake in the dispute between the
Morrisseau Family Foundation, publicly launched last month by Morrisseau's
son Christian, and the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society, a group of
academics endorsed by Gabe Vadas, a man Morrisseau considers to be his son.

At issue is which organization is arbiter of the works created by
Morrisseau, an Ojibway artist whose paintings sell for as much as $100,000.

The red-hot market for Chinese contemporary art continues to soar. At its autumn sale in Hong Kong, the international auction house Sotheby's set a sales record. Other sales at Sotheby's four-day auction, which also featured traditional Chinese art, ceramics, gemstones and watches, also exceeded expectations, as Claudia Blume reports from Hong Kong.
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How To Sell Your Art Without Selling Out

If you are wondering how to move your artwork from the realm of hobbist to the status of "artist," or even if you are an established artist who isn't quite as successful as you'ld like to be and you're tired of being the "starving artist," you can probably learn some valuable tips from this online art course.

This online course for artists is immediately downloadable, and includes over 13 1/2 hours of instruction.

Have you ever watched an artist work and wished you could be an artist or be a better artist or craftsperson? Have you always had an appreciation – an excitement – for nature, but no time or funds for artistic lessons? Whether you are looking to develop a stress-relieving hobby, to express your love of nature, or to begin a new career, you can learn oil painting techniques through this interactive, online art course.

Choosing the right art frame can really make your art stand out and "pop," and makes it uniquely your own. But with thousands of choices, how do you choose? Here are some suggestions.
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