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Art on Canvas Reproduction art on canvas has exploded in popularity over the past 20 years. With the advent of digital printing, canvas art prints are now readily available at reasonable prices. Customers still have lots of questions about canvas art so we thought it best to answer the most common questions in one place. […]

A Unique Way to Travel ??

La Tarasque, 1874 by Charles Lepec La Tarasque (1874) The story behind Lepic’s painting derives from French folklore. In his painting we see Saint Martha riding a creature over the waves. Despite its ferocious look, she has obviously managed to tame it.  What is a Tarasque ? The tarasque was a mythological monster derived from […]

What is Going Through the Hiker’s Mind ?

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog (1818) is widely considered to be Caspar David Friedrich’s masterpiece of the Romantic era.

Our Obsession with TIME

Timepieces have evolved from being a luxury and status symbol for the wealthy to being widespread throughout society. This can be seen in the fine art through the ages.

Pablo Picasso – Greatness in a Garage

A Summer in Fountainbleau In the summer of 1921 Pablo Picasso rented a villa in the French countryside southeast of Paris. The location was Fontainebleau on the Isle-de-France. Famous for its royal palace and surrounding forests, Fountainbleau is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The palace, which dates from the mid 16th century, combines both […]

Indigenous Artists of Canada

Canadian Indigenous Art – Culture, Heritage and Nature Art is intrinsic to the way that indigenous peoples have preserved their culture and their heritage. Canada, in particular, is a treasure trove of indigenous art whether it is painting, printmaking, sculpture, weaving and/or embroidery. Indigenous art displays a rich symbolism that reflects the artists’ reverence and respect […]