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.

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.