Crash Diets That Work

Over the past few years miniature painting has gained new interest, partly down to the increased curiosity in calligraphy. Calligraphy itself is coupled to book illumination, a forerunner of miniature painting techniques. Miniature painting found popularity during the 17th century as a technique for producing portraits of loved ones, enabling the owner to take their likeness around with them. (more…)

Stretched canvas is a very popular choice for pet portrait artists as a support for their paintings. Nonetheless, there are substitute supports that can be just as worthy when you don’t have any canvases to hand. Wood has traditionally be used as a support for oils and is one of the earliest forms of support for painting. (more…)