Art & Craft News

Don't let a lack of knowledge or limited funds keep you from the joy of owning art. This guide will put you on the collector's path. Starting a collection of art that speaks to you is a worthy goal, but it may seem out of reach ... and more than a little confusing. Where do you begin? What is the difference between an original work, a limited-edition print and a poster? Where do you shop for art — especially if you don't have thousands of dollars to spend on a single piece? We will tackle these questions and more in...

The dining room may be all about food, but your plate presentation isn't the only thing that can be artistic about the space. Beautiful paintings, bold wallpapers and eye-catching mirrors can all contribute to a traditional dining room that's as much about sight as it is about taste. Here are a few ways to incorporate artistic elements into your dining decor. Siemasko + Verbridge A painting over a fireplace — if you're lucky enough to have one — is a classic way to add art to your traditional decor scheme. Flanking a beautiful oil with sconces frames the art and...

Deck these areas with garlands, lights and other seasonal decorations, and watch a festive mood take hold Time to dust off those boxes in the garage and clean the spiderwebs from the garland stored in the basement. The holidays are upon us. My two youngest boys have holiday radar. As soon as October 1 hits and the air chills at night, they know it's time for fall decorating. Of course, fall and winter decorating doesn't have to be limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Celebrating the seasons in general, with their change of weather and colors, is a great...

  Welcome to my art store! My name is Silvia Lin. I live in Hong Kong. I start to paint 18 years ago. My father, who is a painter, taught me how to paint. I believe in harmony and love, parenthood and friendship, kindness and honesty… My paintings are an attempt to show you life the way I see it: vibrant, joyful, bold and magnificent... I paint vigorously and happily, always leaving on the canvas my personal aura and an abundance of joy and positive energy. My paintings and style are influenced by music, my sense of harmony and time....