Donovan Gauvreau
Art Historian, Donovan Gauvreau lectures about art therapy with a focus on creativity development. He believes we can learn from the great masters in art to communicate ideas and feelings through painting. He provides content for www.AaronArtPrints.org to educate and inspire people to take a glimpse into an artist's life to better understand the meaning behind their work.
Articles by Donovan Gauvreau
September 18, 2009
The very first comic book was born in the United States and is often said to have been officially launched by ´Famous Funnies´ in 1934. What followed was mass production of a wide assortment of comic books that eventually led comic book historians to categorize them according to their bi...
August 13, 2009
The economy may not be in great shape but that should not stop you from sprucing up your home or apartment and making it look like a million bucks. And, believe it or not, you can do it all on a meager budget.
When you think of redecorating, your first thought is: expensive. Well, redecorating...
July 13, 2009
The downturn in the economy is worrying many investors. Cuts to the workforce are widening. The stock market is suffering as several reliable companies that have been around for centuries are now crumbling. This on-going phenomenon has levelled the playing field for investments. Commodities that wer...
May 12, 2009
The first ever-recorded goalie mask to be worn in the NHL was sported by Montreal Canadian goaltender Jacques Plante on November 1st, 1959. The mask was plain and simple as Plante´s sole purpose for wearing it was to protect himself from injury. The first net-minder to decorate his mask was Ge...
April 08, 2009
Still life paintings of edibles such as bread, fruits and vegetables have been around for centuries. Archaeologists have found drawings of food on the walls of Egyptian pyramids. It was believed that, through magical properties, they would nourish those gone on to the after life.
Ancient history ...
February 09, 2009
Explores a new movement in the art world, environmental art.
November 06, 2008
Wall murals date back to prehistoric times when they were simple drawings found in caves. They were typically pictures of various animals such as horses, stags and cattle. They were even made for the authorities on request to get their political messages across to the lower classes. Nowadays, wall m...
November 04, 2008
Accent lighting is considered to be a very popular way to embellish various architectural designs or art pieces in one´s home. What an accent light does is transform an ordinary painting, vase, sculpture, or artwork into something spectacular. Instead of having your favorite painting blend in ...
September 09, 2008
There are many actors out there that possess more than just acting skill; many are gifted painters, singers and dancers. Some celebrity painters include Josh Hartnett, David Arquette, and Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney.
Josh Hartnett, the next Van Gogh
When budding football star, Josh Hartnett, injure...
September 08, 2008
Whether it be a masterpiece or a family heirloom, the act of art restoration is great enough to be regarded as an art itself. The many layers of an oil painting must be unveiled in order to re-establish its original beauty. Imagine the awesome task of restoring the characters in Leonardo Da Vinci's ...
August 11, 2008
Feng Shui (meaning wind-water) is an ancient Chinese science based on the theory that all things have a positive and a negative energy, more commonly known as Chi. The art of Feng Shui is the practice of positioning positively energized objects in your home and workplace to counteract the negatively...
June 26, 2008
It was not too long ago that tattoos were considered taboo and were frowned upon by the majority of society. Such entities were only found on bikers, ex-convicts, and miscreants of all forms. However, today body art painting is considered a valid art form and is steadily gaining popularity. The arti...
June 04, 2008
In the past, producing fine art nature photography was always a touchy combination of talent, patience, and precision. However, with the advancement of computer technology and software programs such as Photoshop, the relentless, tireless photographer who crouched in dawn's early light to catch that ...
April 16, 2008
Japanese art prints, or Ukiyo-e, which literally means "pictures of the floating world,"has become an increasingly popular art form in the Western world. These "pictures of the floating world" sprang from the Buddhist ideology that joy is transient and only detachment from desire will bring true en...
February 11, 2008
With the advancement of today's computer technology, the world of art has been thrown into a tailspin. New and original digital art tools are being created with every passing day, and are serving to take the art world to loftier heights. Those who were only able to illustrate their artistic creation...
October 22, 2007
Acquiring new artwork is always exciting, although it can be a daunting task if you want it to suit your taste as well as your home's decor. With a multitude of artists, mediums, and styles to choose from, art can be highly subjective. When art prints are purchased, it is important to compliment it ...
September 07, 2007
Buying and selling art can be a lucrative profession as well as an enjoyable pastime. Attending art auctions can be profitable, entertaining, and a great place to meet fellow art enthusiasts. There are tips and tricks to enhance your buying and selling experiences in the art world. Not only are ther...
August 15, 2007
The appraisal of artwork can be effected for several reasons, but the two most common ones are: the owner wishes to sell it or the owner wishes to insure it. In brief, the art market can be broken down into two segments, retail and secondary. The retail segment consists of pieces sold by art galleri...
May 16, 2007
Hanging art work is a great way to add decorative flair to a room. The color, shape and type of artwork you choose will add a personal touch to every space. How you hang wall art--as a single frame or as a grouping of frames--influences the entire look of the room. Proper picture hanging requires mo...
April 07, 2007
Norman Rockwell is revered as one of the great American artists of the 20th century. His distinctive style and unique choice of subjects were appreciated in his day as well as decades after his death. By 1916, he had created his first of many Saturday Evening Post covers - three hundred and seventee...