There is nothing like the polished sheen on antique wood, lovingly polished with bee’s wax for the past hundred, or even, the past two hundred years. Over this long period of time a rich patination is left, the fine sheen of polished wood. This patina can never be successfully reproduced and is the result of [...]
How often have you heard that life is not complete without beauty; and where is beauty more evident than in art? Thus, from the wealthiest to the modest, one would more often than not invest in at least one piece of art. And there are a growing number of individuals who desire an art collection [...]
One might have often heard of the expression. ‘uniqueness knows no parallels’. And while that is true of human beings in terms of the qualities and skills they possess, unique world gifts are also not far behind in the list of presents that are appreciated by all. Simply put, such gifts are a reason of [...]
In this episode Mark describes the two types of light meters. He answers the questions, “What meter should I buy?” and “How do I use a light meter?”
Collecting items are a unique and exciting hobby. People all across the globe collect many things they are passionate about. The range of collecting is widespread. Items like stamps, coins, pottery, antiques, cars, posters, and bottles are just few of the popular items that people are passionate about. Another exciting and unique hobby is collecting [...]
Sixth place is a watch by Patek Philippe ca. 1914. According to the appraiser, “The finest watch I have ever held in my hand.” Hour and minute hand and a second hand. Split chronograph. Minute register for chronograph. Slide for chiming the watch, a minute repeater. Day, date, month, along with moon phase. Perpetual and [...]
Retail and commerce companies in Yorkshire use pack shot photography extensively to promote their products and services, both online and in printed literature. The term has become synonymous with commercial photography for advertisers. A pack shot, or packshot, is a still or animated photographed image, usually including labeling and packaging, which is used to advertise [...]
Call us boring and simple-minded, but before we saw the work of street artist Joshua Allen Harris we never once considered the artistic possibilities of subway exhaust. Using only tape and garbage bags, Harris creates giant inflatable animals that become animated when fastened to a sidewalk grate. Steven Psyllos caught up with Harris recently to [...]
Although it may not be obvious there’s something very appealing about a painting done on more than one canvas. They are everywhere nowadays, with artists painting over a number of panels to achieve a variety of effects. The most common types of multiple-canvas paintings are diptychs – on 2 canvases – or triptychs that are [...]
One of the hardest places in the home to design it is the bathroom. This is often true because there are so many choices available. There’s everything from antiques to contemporary design available. Contemporary bathrooms are now the latest trend. The shapes involved in its design can be round, square or rectangular. The materials used [...]
