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Entries Tagged as 'Art'

Blogging for Fun

April 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Blogging is fun.
Even the professional that is trying to turn a blog into his primary source of income does it for fun. But there is a subtle difference between a blog that has a specific purpose and a blog that is created and maintained just for the fun of it. Blogging for fun is putting […]

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Tags: Art · blogging

Inspiring quotes

December 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments

As editor of a newsletter for a self-help support group I am always on the lookout for inspirational quotes. Apart from being space fillers, a good quotation can help to provide inspiration and motivation.
Dozens of websites serve as a source for quotes - inspirational or otherwise. Identifying those that are truly inspiring, that have some […]

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Tags: Art · Life

Visit the ISIS Art Gallery in the upmarket Sandton Village Walk

December 5th, 2008 · No Comments

The ISIS Art Gallery is hosting a special sale of excellent art works over December.
A variety of works and genres are on display. Improve your art collection or buy something really worthwhile for an unusual gift!
Tell them Barry sent you!

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Tags: Art · Life

Art by Lorraine -

October 4th, 2008 · No Comments

My featured artist is Lorraine Marcus.
Lorraine’s has been defined as an abstract expressionist with strong use of colour. Born and resident in Johannesburg, South Africa, Lorraine’s main mediums are oils, pastels and collage.  African and South African images often feature in her her work.
For a bigger collection, please visit Lawlie’s Art and Lawlie’s Gallery

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Tags: Art · Life · South Africa