eugene fromentin paintings

French painter and author, Eugène Fromentin,(October 24, 1820 – August 27, 1876) , best known for his depictions of the land and people of Algeria. Fromentin inspired by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Eugène Delacroix, Fromentin abandoned his early stiffness in design and execution and developed into a brilliant colourist. “Fauconnier arabe” and “Chasse au héron” clearly show his debt to Delacroix. Fromentin’s paintings show only one side of a talent that was perhaps even more felicitously expressed in literature; “Dominique,” first published in the Revue des Deux Mondes in 1862 and dedicated to George Sand, is remarkable among the fiction of the century for imaginative observation.

eugene fromentin paintings

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Bas relief and wood carving by Dyke Roskelley

Talented US artist Dyke Roskelley is a western artists skilled in drawing, painting, sculpting and wood carving. He loves to create large Bas Relief Wood Carvings, but also offers drawings, prints, gun stock carvings and more. Dyke draws all his own artwork that he then carves from using power carving tools and hand tools as well. He also does all his own wood bleaching and staining of all his woodcarving projects 

Bas relief and wood carving by Dyke Roskelley

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animal quilts

A quilt is a multi-layered textile, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting, the process of sewing the three layers together. You can make quilts with various themes, below are a few examples of quilts with the theme of animals that may inspiring  you to make aas a gift for your kids, because kids certainly very fond of the animal world.

animal quilts

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paper flower framed design

You can make your own floral backdrop – or better yet, floral frame – using basic construction paper and a little creative ingenuity.  The floral frame is a great interactive prop for party-goers and add real handmade charm to any event. You’ll be surprised by how easy it is to transform ordinary paper into adorable paper flowers you and your guests are sure to love!

paper flower framed design

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wood carving

Wood carving is a form of art with a wood as a material and by  cutting tools (knife) in one hand or a chisel with both hands and with one hand in one hand chisel and hammer, so that the wooden figure or statue, or in ornaments sculpture of wooden objects. This expression can also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures to prints make up part of the decoration of a hand-work. Therefore, it is a hidden element in the history of art many open timber culture. Outdoor wood statue not last long in most parts of the world, so we have little idea how the tradition developed totem pole. Many of the most important sculptures from China and Japan, especially in the wood, and most of the sculptures of Africa and Oceania and other regions. Wood is light and can take a very fine detail that is suitable for masks and other sculptures are meant to be worn or carried. It is also easier to work than stone.

wood carving

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