Having just returned from FRAME Symposium organised by AICCM (Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Material) and the National Gallery of Victoria, I feel like I have stumbled upon a hidden treasure. Admittedly, not terribly aware of frames before hearing about the Symposium, I was excited and curious to explore this aspect of artwork further.… Read More »
A big bowl, paint, and an apron. Every artist starts with a blank canvas. But not every journey arrives at its destination. When this artist fills up his bowl with dark liquid, the journey evolves right before our eyes! We all know the final product. It is the process though that becomes the art –… Read More »
Oil painting medium has always been popular for its versatility and the freedom is gives artists to change, add to, or completely repaint their work. For art historians and art lovers living hundreds of years later this provides an opportunity to glimpse into the artist’s intention, perhaps revealing something about their relationships, their work, or… Read More »