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  Communication - Energy for you and me.
  by nofrillsart

  ‘Energy for you and me’ – Exhibition, Berlin 2007. Also available as cards, wall art and stuff in my folio.

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  Communication - Energy for you and me
  by nofrillsart

  Energy for you and me – Exhibition Berlin, 2007. Also available as a T-Shirt in my folio

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  Pop Art like Warhol
  by loganhille

  This is my version of the famous Andy Warhol shot. But I put borders on mine.

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  Outdoor Art Series 1L Gate
  by Mariam Muradian

  2008 Copyright. All Rights Reserved to Mariam Muradian. This Outdoor Series was created during the time that my Feral Child and Feral Woman were emerging. I had a claustrophobic time being inside anywhere…even my own house. I could only BREATHE outside. So I spent many days and nights outside. I moved my studio outside. I painted outside only. This series of paintings, I am convinced, cannot live indoors because it will choke the life out of them and they will die; so this series is prepared with heavy heavy sealants to live outdoors forever. I place each one very carefully in their “chosen” place. Each must be a compliment in the truest sense of the word to nature. You can never out-create nature. The series can be vibrant and subdued at the same time, depending on its environment. So once each has found their interconnected, noncompetitive place in the landscape, I watch. I enjoy watching these outdoor paintings live their life! How they communicate and play and change with the light, the blooms, the seasons! It is wondrous to witness! Their subtle variations and transformations are always perfectly, proportionately in sync with nature’s doings. Truly awesome! My ART has reached a Nirvana of sort in this context. It feels so right in my soul. Now you know why I must LIVE outdoors and garden and paint! I have never before felt such passion, such joy, and such inspiration! I continue to paint for this series. I will continue to take photographs of these art pieces as they change, as different colored blooms come to surround them. You must see! Thank you for looking and reading about this ongoing process of healing in my life. Please do comment, as I would love to hear how this effects the Beholder. Thank you. Outdoor Art Series 1L Gate (description for context): to the immediate right of this piece is the trellis gate leading to the backyard gardens. And immediately right of that is the companion gate art piece flanking the other side. Growing and climbing up this art piece is ivy and a wisteria with silvery white/lavender flowers. To the left of the piece is a huge true red rhododendron bush/tree. And to the left of that, a twin royal purple rhododendron bush/tree. More toward the ground in this same area is green grass with assorted colorful wildflowers, and running perpendicular to the fence is a bed of large white daisies/yellow centers and yellow tulips. I am just so grateful that I can SEE! That my vision returned from blindness, along with my color vision. That I am alive at all! A miracle and a blessing! See the others in the series /

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  If Wishes Were
  by Archan Nair

  everyday we make promises to ourselves / everyday we flout them / everyday we try and keep the word / everyday we break it… / atleast someone is trying Credits: Photography of the beautiful child exclusively done for this artwork by my dear friend `tracie76 . She is amazing!

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  The Pinnacles
  by Anna Dillon

  The painting is based on a photo I took on Dartmoor a few years ago. The light was fantastic and I’ve expanded on that to create this vibrant landscape.

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  Art Community (Communist Colors)
  by neoflux

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  Victim of ideology
  by Mikhail Palinchak

  This photo was made in cooperation of my friend Alexey Popov Browse Palinchak Mikhail art by categories Art Nudes · Fractal Art · Egypt · Landscapes · Conceptual / / / /

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  'Communicating Peace'
  by Scott Bricker

  WITHOUT PEACE, THERE IS NOTHING the story on this one: I was tweaking the basics of this for about 2hrs.; couldn’t get quite what I wanted…was making final adjustments on the main triangle doing most of the transform on this, while thinking of the title; hit a certain point and poof !, all the other ‘decorative fluff’ (other spiral echos, etc.) disappeared and this resulted (basically similar but a major change in appearance)...that main transform triangle no longer allowed me to change the basic essence (this) at all any longer; only the basics could be enhanced, not changed…for those that know Apophysis software, that can’t happen…guess it was supposed to be sorta like this(!)....so here it is.. Please listen, watch, and be Peace-full… The Balance – Moody Blues / (good sound & vid) After he had journeyed, / And his feet were sore, / And he was tired, / He came upon an orange grove / And he rested / And he lay in the cool, / And while he rested, he took to himself an orange and tasted it, / And it was good. / And he felt the earth to his spine, / And he asked, and he saw the tree above him, and the stars, / And the veins in the leaf, / And the light, and the balance. / And he saw magnificent perfection, / Whereon he thought of himself in balance, / And he knew he was. Just open your eyes, / And realize, the way its always been. / Just open your mind / And you will find / The way its always been. / Just open your heart / And that’s a start. And he thought of those he angered, / For he was not a violent man, / And he thought of those he hurt / For he was not a cruel man / And he thought of those he frightened / For he was not an evil man, / And he understood. / He understood himself. Upon this he saw that when he was of anger or knew hurt or felt fear, / It was because he was not understanding, / And he learned, compassion. And with his eye of compassion. / He saw his enemies like unto himself, / And he learned love. / Then, he was answered. Just open your eyes, / And realize, the way its always been. / Just open your mind / And you will find / The way its always been. / Just open your heart / And thats a start. ~ PEACE TO ALL ~ Apo3Dhack ~ 10000×5000px @300ppi / use large view, please Thanks for the look and listen, my friends

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  Todays Sunset
  by Patricia Gibson

  This photo was taken Today Saturday 28th December just as the sun went down. My eldest daughter Julia and I were at Mothers Beach in Mornington, I just couldn’t resist taking yet another photo, but I’m glad I did. This photo is as shot no changes made. / Canon 450D and 18-200 IS Lens.

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  Claudia's Gift
  by Carmen Cilliers

  Acrylic on Canvas 75×100cm. (Commission – Original Sold) A snippet from my blog 21 April 2009 / Painting Commission – Claudia’s Gift A couple of months ago I was asked to do a rather unusual commission. I say unusual because the buyer saw a painting of mine on the internet. They considered purchasing it, but after much deliberation decided instead to commission a work. The original inspiration for their commission being my painting ‘Between Takes’ as pictured below. / ! / http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/product:greeting-card/view:preview/2340565-4-between-takes.jpg! The young buyer (through her Mum’s wallet) had several requests and thankfully they put them all together in a brief for me which I worried about being able to stick to. / Here’s a snippet of that brief: / She likes the female in Between Takes because she is: / -Pretty, elegant and sassy with delicate features, yet she is fun, bold and out there / -She is wearing a very fashionable/designer/funky outfit (very youthful appearance with use of the striped legs) / -She loves the white fluff of the skirt, it is interesting and softens the outfit beautifully / -it is a full body painting and not just a head and torso / -it is simple and clean with not too much distraction, it is very much about the girl / -she’s not wearing any jewellery / -fun dramatic/theatrical feel / -bold yet delicate/beautiful detail / -she loves the colours and in particular the lime green/yellow background / Colours she likes: / -pink/purple/lime yellow/lime green/black/gray/silver/white / Other Preferences: / -Medium length layered hair/colour similar to By The Light Of The Silver Moon (no fringe/medium brown with purple/other coloured streaks) / -Eye colour being hazel/green / -Devon Rex Tigerlily Purple (larger female cat) / -Cat not to dominate painting / We did wonder if we could incorporate fashionable fairy wings in her designer outfit (fluff and silver leaf perhaps)?! Commissions can be difficult because they normally come after a painting that has been painted intuitively. I tend to just paint and enjoy the process and let my instincts lead me. With commissions there is much more work on a conscious level – and the challenge is in being able to please the buyer, stick to the brief, maintain a sense of spontanaity and most importantly not to compromise one’s own style and enjoyment. After all, a painting done without love and enjoyment is not a painting worth owning. One only needs to look at the thousands of cheap mass produced paintings being produced in Asia and then later easily discarded when the decor is changed. I strongly feel that work of this type diminishes the value of one off pieces painted with love and care, not to mention that these are potential artists with much to offer the world, churning our mass produced cheap pieces because of the need to support their families. / / So, with all this in mind, and me being well and truly a month over the patient client’s requested deadline, I present to you “Claudia’s Gift”. One thing must be said and that is that the photograph doesn’t do this painting justice. The small elements of silver leaf, pearlescent effect and subtle textures are lost and flattened out in the digital image. However, I think the photograph still enables the viewer to enjoy an overall sense of the completed artwork. Thank You as always for visiting… and stay safe. x Carmen. Please visit my blog and if you like it sign up as a follower. This is where I ramble and muse and put on display much of my daily activities as an artist.

• Inspiration: Stencil Art
  by community

  When we think of stencils artists, the first name that often springs to mind is Banksy. His works have become …

  When we think of stencils artists, the first name that often springs to mind is Banksy. His works have become incredibly popular in recent years and he’s played a huge part in helping graffiti and street art make the move beyond walls and alleyways to galleries and auction houses. / / But about the time Banksy was getting to grips with spelling his own name, French street artist Blek le Rat was changing the face of street art and graffiti as one of the first artists to use stencils in his work back in the early 80s. Blek, who is now in his mid fifties, has inspired a whole generation of stencil artists. One of the coolest things about Blek le Rat is that he didn’t start dabbling in stencil art til his 30s and as he approaches 60, he’s still out on the streets at night leaving his mark on the cities. / / If you’re inspired by this style, check out these talented stencil artists: / Blek Le Rat / C215 / Miss Link / Logan Hicks If you’d like to give this style a go in your own works, here’s a few links to get you started: Design a stencil Photograph to Stencil The Beauty of Stencil Art Blek le Rat, the man who gave birth to Banksy And here’s some wonderful stencil art from talented bubblers: / Ushi I by wita / The Retun of Samus by PaperMonster / ...Until The End of The World by PONSHOP You can find more in the Street Art group. Please feel free to share any links to street or stencil artists that inspire you too …

• Inspiration: Paper Cut Art
  by community

  Archaeological finds trace the tradition of paper cutting back to 6th century China. Works were commonly buried with the dead, burned at …

  Archaeological finds trace the tradition of paper cutting back to 6th century China. Works were commonly buried with the dead, burned at the funeral ceremonies or used as sacrificial offerings to the ancestors and gods. Today paper cut art is used primarily for decoration. Modern paper cut artists use either laser cutting equipment or scissors and scalpels to create their works and these can vary from simple silhouettes to incredibly intricate designs. Feast your eyes on these amazing pieces of art for inspiration … / Paper Cut Numbers and Letters by Papercutdiecut / / / Beautiful paper art from Hina Aoyama. Made by hand using scissors. / / / Art by Risa Fukui / / / Work by Russian artist Yulia Brodskaya / / / Paper art installation by Chris Natrop / Plasma-cut lace art by Cal Lane / / / Art by Kako Ueda / / Here are some bubblers who’ve found clever ways to use paper cut art in their works: / / / ventanita by dominiquelandau / / / vultures by suzikraw / The Universe by Chelsea Kerwath / Papel picado by purelydecorative / Paper Cut by Olga Sotiriadou / / If you’d like to give this a go yourself, this paper cut tutorial is a good place to start. Please feel free to post your own paper cut art below, or link to any works that have inspired you.

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  Ghosts
  by Robin Brown

  You’ve seen the film, you’ve read the book, you’ve bought the T-shirt & now you can buy the artwork too. / Yes its inspired by the film ‘End of The Line’ The message is simple enough, our Oceans will contain nothing more than Ghosts if we continue to ignore the obvious. We need to change; we need to look at what we’re doing to the global fish stocks & work out a better way to manage & sustain the resources available to us. / Also available as a T-shirt. / Like the sale sign says, when they’re gone, they’re gone!!!!! / /

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  Roycroft Light
  by JKKimball

  A classic example of style from The Roycroft Campus Artisans The Roycroft Inn / East Aurora New York. Leica V-Lux 1.

• Inspiration: Scanner Art
  by community

  Scanner Art or Scanography describes the technique of creating art using a flatbed scanner. Sc…

  Scanner Art or Scanography describes the technique of creating art using a flatbed scanner. Scanners can be used to create everything from unusual self portraits to collages featuring everyday objects or macro images of flowers. Here’s some inspiration from our own talented bubblers: / a kiss from me by Lauren Marr / Les petis bouts de moi by Ghastly / Glasshouse by Murray Swift and Jeweled Horse by Vanessa Anderberg / Losing my Religion by Tobiasthegr8 and No Time by lastgasp / Tungsten flower by Emma Tiley and Scanning Experiment: Tulip by linskudd For even more inspiration, head over to the Scantastic group. If you’d like to explore this further yourself, you might be interested in these links: How to Use Your Flatbed Scanner as Digital Camera http://www.scannography.org/ Scanning 101 How to use a flatbed scanner as a camera Flatbed scanner photography Scanography tutorial If you don’t have time to create a work of your own, perhaps you can help us by having a hunt around for some more inspiration or by linking to your favourite examples of Scanner Art. Nat PS: Mr Baxter has just announced his latest Picture of the Week ... It’s worth checking out!

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  In Communication
  by drawing4art

  A Graphite and Coloured Pencil drawing of a Kitty with a Butterfly. The cat was drawn in Graphite,the eyes and butterfly in CPs, with a soft pastel background.

• Inspired by Encaustic Art
  by community

  Encaustic painting is a technique where hot pigmented beeswax is used to create beautif…

  Encaustic painting is a technique where hot pigmented beeswax is used to create beautiful, unique art. The tools the artist uses need to be kept hot so that the beeswax can be manipulated and modern encaustic artists have been know to use all sorts of tools including curling tongs, hairdryers and irons to create their art. Here are some talented bubblers who have created works using this technique: / / Art by liesbeth / Art by Mysticmoon / Art by Maria Louise Moore / Art by Alison Howson / Art by Barry Moulton / Art by Tezz / Art by NinaMosi Art / / / If you’d like to explore this technique, here are a few links that should point you in the right direction: Beginning Encaustic Art Techniques for Encaustic Art / How to Begin a Encaustic Wax Painting How to Make Encaustic Medium / Over at the EncausticNow! group you’ll find a bunch of enthusiastc artists who have a lot of knowledge and information to share. You’ll also find may more wonderful examples of this style of art. If you’d like to tell us about any other encaustic artists you’ve spotted on RedBubble, please feel free to give them a plug below. You’re also welcome to link to any examples of works that have impressed you as well as your own experiments with this technique! / / / Don’t forget to add Community to your watchlist if you’d like these posts to appear in your activity monitor.

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  Communication
  by Michele Randell

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  Check
  by zomboy

  I have always admired the work of Escher. I have done a design based on relativity before. I always imagined what a game of chess would look like on this ‘board’ so here it is. See if you can find the check. Other Related Zomboy Shirts / Home Improvement /

• Inspiration: Abstract Art
  by community

  Today’s inspiration post comes with a small disclaimer. I’ve been wanting to do a post on abstract art for a while but it’s one of those …

  Today’s inspiration post comes with a small disclaimer. I’ve been wanting to do a post on abstract art for a while but it’s one of those genres that can appear complex to those who aren’t well versed with the theory or history behind it. My technical knowledge is limited but I’m hoping a few more experienced abstract artists on RedBubble will jump in on the comments below and give us their take on why they love this style and what these works mean to them. Abstract art is generally understood to mean art that uses colour and form in a non-realistic way. Abstracts generally fall into one of two catagories, Abstract Expressionism and Representational or Abstract Realism. Abstract Expressionism describes art color and form in a non-representational way, where as Abstract Realism describe art that portrays recognisable subject matter in an abstract way. If you’re interested in learning more, the following links are a good place to start. Understanding Abstract Art Abstract Art (Wikipedia) Abstract Realism (Article by Samuel Durkin) We have a number of wonderfully talented abstract artists on RedBubble: If you’re interested in exploring more abstract art, the following groups feature some amazing talent: Abstract Realism Digital Abstracts & Patterns Abstracts from Nature Landscape and Abstract Photography Mysteries of the Common Abstract Macro Urban Art We’d love you to share your favourite RedBubble abstract works with us in the comments below. We’d also welcome any abstract artists to comment in a bit more detail about the genre, the way they work or their influences. If you have any questions about abstract art, you’re welcome to post them below. Nat

• The Tent
  by RedBubble

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  I ran across this quote by a former Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. “A healthy artistic climate does not depend solely on the work of a handful of supremely gifted individuals. It demands the cultivation of talent and ability at all levels. It demands that everyday work, run-of-the-mill work, esoteric and unpopular work should be given a chance; not so much in the hope that genius may one day spring from it, but because, for those who make the arts their life and work, even modest accomplishment is an end in itself and a value worth encouraging. The pursuit of excellence is a proper goal, but it is not the race itself.” RedBubble has people with all levels of experience and talent. For me this is part of its richness. And in my experience many who start the creative journey discover gifts they did not know they had. I would put myself in this category. But what do people think? is there room in the creative tent for all who would want to enter? And what about work that is unpopular or uncomfortable, where does this fit? Pilgrim Attribution Jail Cell by MayYouThinkArt / Gough Whitlam by Valerie Sherwood / Rada 1 by Remus Grecu / Shy by Priscilla Rodriguez Quote is taken from The Obstacle Race by Germaine Greer (1979 edition). (And a bit of warning there will be s site upgrade for approx 1 hour from 00.00 1 October – GMT/UTC see here for your time.)

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  Colourful Diversity
  by Crowmanic

  Representatives of the oldest living race/culture in existence today, and a couple of younger folk, celebrating and sharing in a most contemporary, artistic setting. ~ Candid shot. WOMAdelaide 2009 As a Card…

• Inspiration: Vector Art
  by community

  Vector art is created using graphics software programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop and …

  Vector art is created using graphics software programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop and Inkscape. The pen tool is used to create points, lines and curves which make up the final image. Vector graphics files store the lines, shapes and colours that make up an image as mathematical formulae so that images can be increased in size without becoming pixelated. It takes some practice to master the art of using the pen tool but a little patience and persistence can result in some wonderful illustrations: As these examples demonstrate, vector graphics can be used to create all types of art, from basic logo designs to intricately illustrated scenes. There are hundreds of tutorials available on the web including: How to use Photoshop’s Pen Tool Draw A Realistic Vector Guitar in Inkscape Illustrator pen tool exercises Related RedBubble Groups: A Vector Tshirts Only Group Vector Goodness Lounge Pierre Bézier Fans | The Pen Tool If you’re keen to give this a try and don’t have Photoshop or Illustrator, Inkscape is a great, free software program. Please feel free to post your favourite vector based images below or share your experiences if you’re a dab hand with the pen tool. Nat See here for instructions on how to post your images.