During World War II in Germany, an American soldier stole a baroque landscape painting created by 18th-century Austrian artist Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer. The family of the solider contacted Art Recovery International to return the stolen painting in what a German museum curator said was a rare moment. Nearly 80 years after the painting went…
Oh my, gourd! Halloween season is officially in full swing, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Even better, thanks to a slew of influencers, bloggers and crafters, your pumpkin game is going to be lit this year. We rounded up 26 pumpkin painting ideas that are all over Instagram and Pinterest right now—and trust us, your…
Before you toss out your wooden furniture and replace it with pieces that better match your current style era, I recommend you rethink it. Seriously, there are far too many DIY wood painting hacks that will save you some cash and time wasted shopping for something new. Instead of spending time browsing sites looking for…
Amanda Holden was “fun and relaxed” and “looked fantastic” when she stripped off to pose for a nude portrait as a gift for her hubby, says the artist who painted her. The 52-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge bared all for Francesca Currie as part of a new Sky TV show. Behind-the-scenes photos show the TV…
Fun and festive With the arrival of autumn, pumpkins begin to decorate homes. While carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns remains a popular Halloween décor tradition, many people now put down the carving knife for a paintbrush. Painting pumpkins is a safe, creative way to get the whole family involved. Pumpkin painting kits include paints, decals, designs and brushes…
From soft black to calming blues, these are the colors major paint brands expect to trend next year. Many major paint brands have announced the colors they believe will dominate interior spaces in the coming year. But with so many paint predictions, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the colors that…
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MINNEAPOLIS — What would Bob Ross think? The artist who brought painting to the people, with works completed for PBS viewers in less than a half-hour with little more than a large bristle brush, putty knife and plenty of encouragement, certainly wouldn’t have envisioned one of his works going up for sale for nearly $10…
The vibrant, Vegas contemporary interior renovation of 11436 Opal Springs Way drew its design inspiration from “The Peacock Sisters” — a painting by Spanish Artist Joselu Montojo. The artwork, acquired by homeowners Melissa and Vincent LaBella, served as interior decorator Laura Sullivan’s muse for her striking interior. “The painting had a vibrant green backdrop and…
