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Do you know the 3 most important rules for hanging art?


One of the most common questions I get from my collectors is how high to hang art and how far apart to hang groups of pictures. Here are the answers straight from the pros for the best tips for decorating with artwork.




hanging art decorating tip 

1) HOW HIGH DO YOU HANG ART?

I always tell my clients to hang art at eye level-- this height may vary across cultures but in...

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artist interviews -

Interview with License Plate artist David Bowman
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Looking for art for your man cave? Discover the art of David Bowman and his drool worthy map art made of upcycled license plates. This artist creates unique and engaging pieces of art and maps out of recycled vintage license plates. His designs are mounted on stained boards and are terrific conversation starters and...

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Art & Healing
by Emmy Hirsch, guest blogger

As Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." Art can be an extremely effective tool in mental health treatment. Because art is such an expressive medium, it can be used to help people overcome stress, communicate, deal with past and current traumas, and explore different answers to a seemingly impossible problem. The...

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art shows, packing list -

what to bring to an art fair or a craft show http://schulmanart.blogspot.com/2013/09/what-to-bring-to-art-fair.html


coin purse with flowers, peacocks
My printed coin purses were the best seller this weekend! The little girls LOVE them! from ages 4 to 40. I used clear bins to display which kept my merchandise from being buried and caught the eyes of passerbys.
I just had a wonderful weekend selling my art and wares in Old Greenwich this weekend at their annual sidewalk art show and sale. The weather was fantastic and I loved meeting all the...

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The best creative music videos
by Stefanie Hindmarch, guest blogger

This whimsical artwork of Lana Del Ray is by
Check out these creative and captivating music videos that have a lot of art in them!

Feels Like We Only Go Backwards by Tame Impala
This psychadelic music video was created solely using plasticine art collage. The bright colors and visually interesting composition make this video...

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