Writing takes on an entirely new dimension when you use calligraphy. Using calligraphy is a form of art in the shape of handwriting and penmanship. A famous Chinese calligrapher referred to calligraphy as a way to add meaning to writing through forms and gestures.

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Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Childe Hassam became one of America’s most noted Impressionist painters, but he never labelled himself in that way because he was more interested in the emotional content of his paintings than the technique of applying color. He also completed over 350 etchings and dry points and about 45 lithographs, most of [...]

Hassam’s gallery in New York city was on Fifth Street, it was there that he found the subject of his most famous paintings, the 22 Flag paintings. His inspiration came from a parade that traveled down the avenue for World War 1. He divided his time between that gallery and a home in East Hampton, [...]

American impressionist Edward Henry Potthast was born on June 10th, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He first showed his artistic side when he was very young and would mix his watercolors to come up with some of the most beautiful, vibrant colors.
At an early age his family sent him off to design school. It was there [...]

William Merritt Chase was born on November 1st, 1849 in Nineveh, Indiana. After joining and leaving the Navy in 1869, he decided to leave Indiana and head off to New York to study art. While there, he studied at The National Academy of Design. In 1870 he left New York to help support his family [...]

Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture and design that peaked in popularity at the beginning of the 20th century (1880-1914) and is characterized by highly-stylised, flowing, curvilinear designs often incorporating floral and other plant-inspired motifs. Art Nouveau was a concerted attempt to create an international style based on decoration. It was developed [...]

In 1882, Chase helped found the Society of American Painters in Pastel and created an extraordinary body of work in this medium. From 189l to 1902, he conducted classes in the open-air at Shinnecock Hills, Long Island, and it was during this period that some of his most celebrated works were painted, such as “The [...]

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Tips! When you buy online, you will also be getting a bigger selection than if you hit your small local music shop for your instruments and gear. You will be able to access any type of guitar, drums, videos, or more that you are looking for.
Unlike traditional art galleries and museums, online art galleries [...]