In the Galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago hangs an amazing painting by the 16th Century Italian, Baroque artist Bartolomeo Manfredi. The name of the piece is “Cupid Chastised”. This painting depicts Mars (the god of war) striking Cupid with a whip while Venus (the goddess of love) crouched […]
Month: March 2024
You look at the wonderful tapestries and marvel at the designs. The painted fabrics take your breath away and leave you wondering, how on earth did they do that? Craftsmen throughout the ages have passed on their astounding skills teaching people for centuries how to paint fabric. It is said […]
During the winter months it could often get very cold in your house. Depending on which paving tiles you use, they can retain heat to keep you warm so that you don’t have to continuously find a blanket or a jersey to cover yourself. Remember to use a heater to […]
If you want to start your own photography business, it is a good idea to check what competitors you have in your area or the competition in your style or subject of photography. Have you ever noticed that people’s photography skills shine when they take photo’s of things they really […]