Artwork
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It’s a dog’s life: decorating with canine artwork
Man’s best friend has been a popular subject for artists – from hunting scenes and Baroque tableaux to commissioned portraits demonstrating wealth, status and affection for the canine companions of European High Society. In this blog post, I have rounded up some of my favourite interiors with canine paintings that prove they can be a…
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Zaida Sabatés: The Power of Faux
Even if you look very closely you will find it very hard to see that Zaida Sabatés immaculate marble, brass or tortoiseshell is faux. Based in Barcelona, this decorative painter uses traditional techniques to achieve results that are nearly as good as the real thing. Without forgetting the past and tradition, Sabatés looks at the…