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A brief look at the wonderful art of glassblowing.

Murano Glass is an art form valued worldwide. Learn its origins and appreciate its beauty.

A guide to the stained glass of St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne.

We all want our homes to look as stunning as possible. One way to do this is to include a beautiful chandelier. Most of today’s chandeliers are made of inexpensive plastic, but there are still some companies out there selling real crystal and brass models for the average homeowner. You’ll have to take out your checkbook though – these stunning beauties don’t come cheap.

There are various forms of food packaging to help preserve our food stuffs and products. This article has it all discussed.

Upcycling is the concept of taking something of little value (such as an empty pill bottle) and increasing its value exponentially through artistic expression (see the pill bottle sculpture below). Jean Shin is one of the extraordinarily talented artists who’s view of what is trash and what is treasure takes her on an artistic journey that is beautiful to follow.

You just bought your newest toy: a $1200 Digital SLR that takes the most gorgeous photos you’ve ever seen. You didn’t think much about the lens, you just made sure it had one. Taking care of the lens on your new baby is as important as the camera. Read on for point by point steps for proper lens care.

Amazing shots don’t wait. Amazing shots come and go, many times within a moment’s notice. Amazing shots won’t wait until the rain stops. A great way to ruin an amazing shot is with a lens with water blurring and obscuring its vision. So what do you do? Risk your equipment or lose the shot? With the advice below, you’ll be prepared to shoot when the weather takes a nose dive.

During the time of the Renaissance masters, fresco painting was popular. You painted something on wet plaster and when it dried, you might have a work of art. But in many places in Italy, especially in humid locations, the frescos faded.

Everyday, normal, mundane things can be turned into something creative, interesting, and artistic with a little ingenuity. Think how much more exciting and inspiring the world around us would be if even the ordinary became extraordinary. The bizarre subculture of art cars is a great example of this. A lot of people spending a lot of time, money, and energy into making their cars portable works of art to be shown off at festivals and parades throughout the country. Take a look at some of the coolest ones that I could find.