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Lithograph vs Serigraph: What You Need to Know
Art collectors would love to buy originals–especially of the great masters. But they can be frustratingly elusive. The next best thing is art prints. Once you start looking into art prints, you will come across digital prints and higher-quality prints called lithographs and serigraphs. Art prints created through serigraphy and lithography are reproductions of original… Read More
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What are Some of the Purposes of Christian Art?
Throughout its long history, Christian iconography consisted of beautiful paintings depicting stories from the scriptures and a significant part of church art. Early Christian art also contains a deep respect for history and the glory of the eras that they represent. There is a current renaissance and resurgence of interest in collecting original Christian art–both… Read More
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Controversial Art Pieces: What Kind of Art Causes Controversy?
In the art world, some pieces of art are known more for the controversy they produce than for their artistic and technical merits. These controversial artworks exist across all genres and mediums, bringing plenty of attention to independent artists and the museums and galleries responsible for housing their work. But what is a “controversial artwork”?… Read More
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How to Auction Art Online
Making a living as a career artist takes more than just producing exceptional paintings, sculptures, pottery, photographs, videos, or any other forms of artwork. You need marketing skills. Fortunately, there are endless opportunities today to share and sell your artwork, whether you are an established professional artist or just starting out. Every day, many artists… Read More
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What is Contemporary Art?
While many of the most famous art movements focus on the past, contemporary art focuses on the present. So, what is contemporary art? In simple terms, contemporary art is the art of today. It’s produced by living artists, so it reflects current perspectives on society, making it possible to explore a variety of themes. For… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Art That Changed the World
Art is culturally pervasive. Everywhere we go we see reflections of our times through the art around us. Art isn’t just for the art collectors, critics and historians–it is for everyone. There is no denying that one of our earthly delights is in seeing a famous piece of art and experiencing its greatness. Art influences… Read More
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How to Paint With Acrylics on a Canvas
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas, you’ve come to the right place. Acrylic painting is a fun and creative way to express yourself — and the best part is, it’s relatively easy to learn. With just a few basic supplies and some practice, you can create beautiful works… Read More
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What Is Lithography?
The invention of lithography is a remarkable event in the history of art. Lithography provided artists with unprecedented freedom to explore possibilities within their practice, allowing them to challenge traditional ideas about printmaking and test out bold new creative avenues. The development of lithography is responsible for pushing the boundaries of what goes into a… Read More
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Why Is Art Important?
Art has long been revered as a tool of creative expression. Yet art is more than merely artful decoration; it is a powerful mode of understanding and processing emotion. Thoughtfully engaging with art can give individuals an intimate look into their inner selves while providing insight into further emotional exploration. In this way, art is… Read More
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The Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Picasso’s Passing
The Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Picasso’s Passing In April of 1973, renowned artist Pablo Picasso passed away. He left behind a world that was forever impacted by his artistry. Born in Spain, but spending most of his life in France, Picasso is known for creating more than 20,000 works of art. From drawings and ceramics,… Read More
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Why Investing in Art is a Good Idea
“Investing is the act of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit. You can invest in endeavors, such as using money to start a business, or in assets, such as purchasing real estate in hopes of reselling it later at a higher price.” – Investopedia With how frequently we… Read More
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The Importance of Self-Marketing as an Artist
While the marketing profession isn’t for everyone, self-marketing basics can be extremely helpful regardless of the job title you hold. For artists, self-marketing can be the difference between art being your passion, and art being your livelihood. Understandably, this process may be a bit daunting. By learning about the importance of self-marketing as an artist,… Read More
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Protecting Art in War-Torn Areas
More likely than not, you are aware of the current events in Ukraine. It probably comes as no surprise, but according to officials from the United Nations, the invasion of Ukraine is “a serious threat to the country’s vast cultural heritage”. Ukraine is home to seven UNESCO heritage sites, including the St. Sophia Cathedral. Therefore,… Read More
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Traditional Americana Art at Newport Brushstrokes
People often relate “Traditional Americana Art” to images that include the likes of Uncle Sam. Or, perhaps they think of art pieces that include the American Flag blowing in the wind. These are, in fact, good examples of this type of artwork. However, to have them be the sole images you think of would be… Read More
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Beating the Winter Blues Through Art
It’s the same cycle every year, like clockwork. The magic of the first snowfall quickly fades as the relentless cold front brings in the classic wave of winter blues, alleviated only a bit around Christmas, and then coming back as we turn the corner into New Year’s. 2020 and 2021 also introduced some additional challenges… Read More
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Why You Need to Start Selling Your Art Online Today
Selling art online isn’t just limited to those working with digital art and NFTs. There is a huge market for traditional art mediums online, and the industry is making this shift sooner than you might think. In 2018, Art Basel valued online art sales at 9% sales globally, accounting for approximately $6B USD. In that… Read More
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NFT Art: A New Investment Opportunity?
The NFT art industry is poised to more than 10x in 2021 compared to 2020, with over $1.2B in transactions for these digital art pieces being done in the first half of 2021 alone, versus $65M in all of 2020. Despite this historic surge in popularity, critics are quick to call this simply the latest… Read More
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New Kid on the Block: How NFT Art is Disrupting the Digital Marketplace
Anyone who’s spent any amount of time online in the mid 2000s would recognize Nyan Cat, the colorful GIF that at one point ranked number 5 on YouTube’s most watched videos list. Well, the original GIF turned 10 this year, and to commemorate this milestone, the original creator remastered the viral clip and sold it… Read More
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The Rise of Activist Art During Covid-19
There has been no lack of social issues to protest or advocate for in recent years, with 2020 being a particularly hot year for protests, with mass demonstrations for racial justice, police reform, and climate action among many others; the likes of which we have never seen before. This phenomenon seemingly lined up with the… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes Launches Sell With Us
Newport Brushstrokes launches Sell With Us, a brand new way for artists to showcase their pieces online. The program offers artists their own personal marketplace on Newport Brushstrokes’ online gallery, bringing their pieces in front of a global audience. Artists can select among a wide range of membership plans to suit their needs as well.… Read More
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The best art created by Washington Post readers during the pandemic
Color us impressed by your sharply tinted art in these trying times. The Washington Post recently asked readers to share artwork that they have been creating during the pandemic, and received more than 650 submissions. Art came from near (Washington and its surrounding states) and far (Germany and England, with a nod to Guatemala). The… Read More
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Looking to invest in art? How to get into a millionaire’s market
In 1984, contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work “Untitled” sold for $19,000 at auction. In April, it fetched $110.5 million, a record for an American artist at auction. Ultra-rich buyers are increasingly looking to a group of “superstar” artists like Basquiat when it comes to investing in art. The result: record high prices at the very… Read More
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Commentary: In Difficult Times, Artists Often Find Inspiration.
The Great Depression of the 1930’s. While it was a period of difficulty of a monstrous scope, the Great Depression additionally was also a cauldron for some wonderful works of innovative and provocative works of art. Many of these works that are still sought after and considered extremely important today. It was a period of… Read More
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The Often-Ignored Problem with Buying Art as an Investment
Is art a good investment? The recent mega-auctions in New York have brought out the siren song that art often outperforms other asset classes like real estate, while the Wall Street Journal declared that art achieved a 10.6 percent return in 2018 based on Art Market Research’s Art 100 Index, outpacing all other categories. One would think then that… Read More
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Meet Alexandre Evgrafov, one of Toronto’s hidden art gems
Our featured artist today is Alexandre Evgrafov, who like many artists, has quite the interesting path. He was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, where his father was a key figure in his childhood and went on to be the main inspiration for his works. When he was 17, he moved to Saint Petersburg, Russia to study… Read More
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LeRoy Neiman and Peter Max: Two Heroes of 20th Century American Art
There are two unsung heroes of 20th century American art whose bright colors captivate and inspire. Peter Max and LeRoy Neiman are two artists with a knack for making the most of the color wheel. Neiman, an American Impressionist who focused on screen printing and paintings of sporting events and culture, and Max, a German… Read More
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The Bronco Memorial Project Partners with Newport Brushstrokes
Nobody can forget the tragic events that unfolded on April 6th, 2018. A community and a nation were devastated at the news of a tragic bus crash that killed 16 Humboldt Broncos hockey players, coaches and personnel, and injured 13 other passengers on board. Humboldt, Saskatchewan suffered an irrecoverable loss, but the community came together… Read More
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The Bronco Memorial Project and Newport Brushstrokes Come Together
This coming April will mark the two-year anniversary of the devastating Humboldt Broncos bus crash. This unfortunate accident resulted in the death of 16 Humboldt Broncos’ players, coaches and personnel. It also injured 13 other passengers, many of whom are still recovering from their injuries. For many, the tragedy feels like it happened yesterday. For others, it… Read More
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Invest In Beauty
In the traditional investment marketplace, most investors are focused on trading stocks and bonds, while occasionally diversifying their portfolios with real estate and other alternative investments. But now, things are beginning to change, and people are looking for less-explored investment opportunities. Rare trading cards, fine wines, and the most prominent of this asset class, art.… Read More
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Pop culture and paintings
Pop culture perpetuates and reflects what we deem significant and worthy of our attention. But what exactly is pop culture? Pop culture refers to the “traditions and material culture of a particular society.” — ThoughtCo. These traditions and material culture are commonly produced by movies, TV shows, comics, music, video games, fashion, and technology, among… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes’ Marketplace: Investing in Fine Art
Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art is an online art gallery providing quality deluxe artwork perfect for investing. Looking to invest in traditional works of art? Newport Brushstrokes offers classic masterpieces replicated by notable masters of their craft. Seeking authentic modern art pieces? Newport Brushstrokes employs brilliant up and coming artists. But it doesn’t end there! They… Read More
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Fine Art Over the Ages
Fine art has been around for as long as we have been able to preserve it. It was the sole form of expressing one’s feelings and experiences, a way of consoling the heart through work and the eyes through beauty. Fine art, by concept, implies that it is purely aesthetic rather than functional, as it… Read More
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The Art of Authenticity
The Art of Authenticity Whether you’ve been collecting art for several years, or you are just starting to grow your collection, it is important to know if the pieces you’re purchasing are masterpieces, or fakes. “‘With paintings in particular, you have to approach them with a healthy skepticism,” warns Martin Millard, director of… Read More
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Step into the World of Art
Ever dream about finding the next Picasso? Ever wish you could buy amazing art pieces without stepping into an auction house? Through the innovative, online art shop, Artsy, patrons can purchase works from both well-known and up-and-coming artists alike without leaving the comfort of their home. This platform for collecting and discovering art aims to… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes: A Great Partner for Rising Stars
As an artist, there are a few significant milestones that come to define moments in one’s artistic journey. Being showcased in an art gallery is one of them. But for young/ up-and-coming artists, being represented or even exhibited by a traditional brick and mortar gallery can seem as a daunting and often unattainable goal, with… Read More
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Art That is Worth the Investment
Remember the days when memories were captured in beautiful, lavish paintings instead of quickly replicated on a grainy phone camera? Neither do I, but every time I visit an art gallery or museum I am reminded of the importance of visual art in a world overcome by Snapchat. Unfortunately most of us will never own… Read More
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Billionaire’s Secrets on How to Make a Bundle in Art
Andy Warhol once said: “Making money is art.” But what about making money from art? A boom in the global market has delivered some eye-popping returns in the past few years, drawing new collectors keen to invest in an asset class that offers cultural as well as financial appreciation. Irish horse breeder John Magnier will get at… Read More
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ARTSY
Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art Inc. presents our new collection of work called The Colorism Collection. We are featuring great pieces from artists such as Blend Cota, Redina Tili and others. Are you looking for a painting of Elvis Presley, a painting of Batman or other DC superheroes? Artwork that symbolizes the American spirit such as… Read More
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NEWPORT BRUSHSTROKES IMPRESSES CELEBRITY CLIENT
Harry Sinden is no longer the only well-known client that Newport Brushstrokes is happy to produce art for! Orla Johannes is one of Newport Brushstrokes newest fans after she received her one of a kind, hand-painted piece of art. Does her name sound familiar? Well, if you’ve ever listened to The Q 92.5 FM, 940 Montreal, CJAD… Read More
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Turn Your Favourite Fall Memory Into a Stunning Oil-On-Canvas Masterpiece
“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all.” Stanley Horowitz “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzergerald “Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” Jim Bishop “I loved autumn, the season of… Read More
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NEWPORT BRUSHSTROKES WILL BE AT MARIONS-NOUS!
NEWPORT BRUSHSTROKES WILL BE AT MARIONS-NOUS! The countdown is on to one of the biggest wedding events of the year, here in Montreal! On September 2nd and 3rd, Marions-Nous (Let’s Get Married) will once again be bringing an estimated 3000 brides, and 300 exhibitors together. With at least two events each year, more than 7500… Read More
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Turn a Wedding Day Cherished Moment into a Unique Masterpiece!
Everyone knows that summer is the season of romance and weddings – and Montreal is certainly feeling the love this summer, with blushing brides and beautiful weddings on full display across the city since the season kicked off (even amid all that extreme heat!) Whatever season you choose to marry your loved one, your wedding… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes Celebrates Grand Prix Weekend Action
Did you catch any of the big race action this past weekend?! As always, the energy of Montreal’s biggest party of the year was on full display both in and out of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with gorgeous weather serving as the made-to-order backdrop to Grand Prix 2018! Of course, we all had our hearts… Read More
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Montrealer Creates Masterpiece of Broncos in Tribute
West Jet offered help to Broncos hockey family members who needed assistance getting to Saskatoon by plane in the initial hours after the accident. The put your sticks out campaign that had social media buzzing encouraged Jack Carter Chevrolet in Calgary to donate money for every hockey stick dropped off. Paul Brandt reworked the song… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes Raising Funds for Humboldt Broncos
Newport Brushstrokes Raising Funds for Humboldt Broncos “I am heart broken and want to find a way to help those families,” said the President of Newport Brushstrokes “I have a child that plays hockey. This hits very close to home.” -via R. Massad It is hard to believe that the devastating Humboldt Broncos crash… Read More
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Earth Day Art with Newport Brushstrokes
Earth Day Art with Newport Brushstrokes This coming Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. We should be conscientious of how we live on a daily basis to make the World, and our environment, a better place. Earth Day is a yearly opportunity to inform children, and educate adults more, about how we can help the… Read More
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Happy Mother’s Day from Newport Brushstrokes
Mother’s Day is less than a month away! Do you have the perfect gift yet? Celebrating Mothers and all that they do is so important. Mothers nurture, teach, and comfort every single day. It is far from an easy job, and yet so many women do it because they love the ones that they do… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes Celebrates Black History Month
With all of the focus that Valentine’s Day gets, many people tend to overlook the fact that the entire month is dedicated to something else. February is Black History Month. It is a month long celebration honouring and remembering the African-Americans who are part of Canada’s history and culture. Black History Month dates back to… Read More
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Celebrate Family Day with Newport Brushstrokes!
Celebrate Family Day with Newport Brushstrokes! Family Day is celebrated on the second Monday of February in BC, and the third Monday of February in New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. While the celebration has already passed in BC, for the other provinces, February 19th is coming quickly! There are many activities (many are… Read More
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Celebrating Love with Newport Brushstrokes
Celebrating Love with Newport Brushstrokes: Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is already less than a month away! Perhaps you plan on celebrating it with a significant other, your best friends, your family, or someone else you love. No matter who you’ll be with, you may be looking for a sentimental gift for the special… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes: Capture Holiday Memories
Happy New Year! For the past few weeks, you were probably busy attending, or hosting holiday events. At these events, with on average one camera per family, several photos were taken. Personally, our family took over 600 photos of all the special moments that we experienced throughout the holiday season. Looking through these photos, many… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes Photo to Canvas Art
If you’re anything like me, then you constantly reminisce about special moments in time, by looking at photos. Family get-togethers, concerts, vacations, the list goes on when it comes to how important these special moments captured in time are. Photographs are without a doubt an amazing medium of collecting memories. Have you ever been looking… Read More
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A Newport Brushstrokes Masterpiece Reveal
One of the best feelings as a company, is knowing your customers are pleased with the product you have provided. Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art Inc. recently had an associate who filmed her first viewing of her Custom Photo to Canvas Oil Painting (watch the video below). The look on her face as she reveals her… Read More
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David Martin Testimonial
A great feature here at Newport Brushstrokes is our ability to convert a treasured family photograph into a museum-quality, hand-painted oil on canvas, and so impressed have I been with the results that I felt compelled to commission two such moments from my own family album; a black and white shot of my eldest daughter… Read More
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NHL Centennial with Newport Brushstrokes
Celebrate the NHL’s 100 Anniversary with Newport Brushstrokes Maybe your favorite NHL team is doing really well this season, or maybe, you rather think back on when they had better days. No matter what the case is, you should never forget what made you love hockey in the first place. Now is the perfect time… Read More
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Harry Sinden Recommends Newport Brushstrokes
Harry Sinden Recommends Newport Brushstrokes Inc. Does the name Harry Sinden sound familiar? If you’re a hockey fan, you probably know him as the long-time general manager, coach and president for the Boston Bruins. While it is true that in Montreal, they tend to have quite the rivalry with the Bruins, Sinden was also a… Read More
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WHY PAY MORE FOR HAND PAINTED QUALITY ART
Finding an incredible deal when buying something is exhilarating. However, there is work to do to find that deal. Research is required which can be a challenge in the age of the internet. After thorough research, your money will be spent wisely. Here’s a list of reasons why buying art at Newport Brushstrokes will be… Read More
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How to Handle Old Photographs
When it comes to old photographs, it’s important to handle them with care. Taking a picture out from the frame can be difficult, especially when it has been framed for a long time. Take your time in removing it. There are different ways to take a picture out from its frame. The first option is… Read More
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Condolences for Las Vegas
Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art sends condolences to the victims of the Las Vegas Shooting, October 1, 2017. To honor loved ones, we can have an oil on canvas portrait commemorating them. A portion of the sale will go to the charity of the family’s choice. In this tragic story, there were heroic acts done by… Read More
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Roy Lichenstein – 20th Anniversary
September 29, 2017, marks the 20th Anniversary of Roy Lichtenstein’s passing. Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was an was an artist whose style covered many periods. His artistic styles were from the following movements: Pop art, Abstract art, Cubism, Expressionism, Abstract expressionism, and Modern art. His inspiration came from his interests in science, comic books, and the… Read More
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Prayers to Hurricane Victims
Our thoughts and prayers are with victims affected by recent hurricanes hitting the Atlantic. It was nice to see people with compassion and solidarity helping one another during these tough times. I saw the images of the damage caused by these hurricanes. I felt heartbreak and sorrow. I know people who live in Florida. Thankfully,… Read More
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Artist of the Week: LeRoy Neiman
Leroy Neiman (1921-2012) was an impressionist artist from Saint-Paul, Minnesota. He was also an illustrator, a photographer, and a cartoonist. His techniques were inspired by abstract expressionist artist Willem de Kooning’s artworks combined with the art of illustration and elements of Impressionism and Expressionism. His talent was used during his services in World War II,… Read More
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Giclee VS Oil On Canvas
https://newportbrushstrokes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Floras-Blog-By-David-1.m4a Some clients have recently asked us to explain how a giclee compares to a hand-painted oil on canvas, and we would answer them by saying it’s like the difference between chalk and cheese. A giclee is merely a mass-produced print reproduction of a painting or photograph bearing little or no value and largely imported… Read More
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AOTW: Alexandra Nechita
Alexandra Nechita (b.1985) is a Romanian-American artist whose style is inspired by Cubism. The mediums she uses are: paintings, glass, bronze, metal, and drawing (etchings, line drawings, and watercolors,) and ink, etc. She’s been drawing since childhood. She even made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996. In 1993, she became an international… Read More
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Artist Of The Week: Peter Max Part 2
Artist of the Week Peter Max Part 1 was about how he became an artist into the arts up until the time he worked in graphic arts. Peter Max experimented with different mediums and continues to do so. His career reaches its prime in the1960s. American Pop Culture has been a significant source of his… Read More
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Elvis Presley – 40th Anniversary
August 16, 2017 marks to 40th Anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. He was also known as The King of Rock. Artists have painted portraits of the Rock star, including Peter Max. Presley’s career started in 1954, but became an international star in 1956. He was a pioneer in using diverse musical styles, which… Read More
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Artist Of The Week: Peter Max Part 1
Peter Max (b. 1937) is a German-American artist whose style is influenced by many art movement from the modern era like Expressionism, Cubism, and Fauvism. He uses a variety of mediums including oils, acrylics, collage, sculpture and more!. Max’s earliest influence was his mother Salla, who left art supplies in different areas of the house… Read More
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Top 12 Reproductions of Famous Painitngs
Here at Newport Brushstrokes, we have a section for reproductions to select from. Here’s are the top 12 oil paintings that we can have made into reproductions. These are beautiful oil paintings that are timeless masterpieces. The fascination with these artworks is still present to this day. The artists of these oil paintings (listed below)… Read More
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Montreal 375-Celebrating a Wonderful City
Montreal is celebrating its 375th anniversary. It’s a city rich with history and culture. Montreal was founded in 1642 by Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve. Historic sites include The Notre-Dame Basilica and The Saint Joseph Oratory. Montreal has beautiful landscape, including places like Mount-Royal. The old port is another amazing place that’s historic and has… Read More
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Artist of the Week: Romero Britto
Romero Britto (b. 1963) is a Brazilian-American neo-pop artist as well as a serigrapher, and sculptor. He is a self-taught artist. His artistic style is influenced by cubism and modern art, including artworks by Matisse and Picasso. His art is a symbol of hope and happiness, as well as an inspiration to millions. He has… Read More
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Photo to Canvas: David Martin’s Story
A great feature here at Newport Brushstrokes is our ability to convert a treasured photograph into a museum-quality, hand-painted oil on canvas. My colleague David Martin has entrusted and commissioned our company to carry out this process with two of his family photographs; a black and white shot of his eldest daughter with her husband… Read More
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Summer Vacations
This is the time of year where people are on vacation during the Summer season. It’s a time to relax and enjoy beautiful warm weather. Vacations are a time to unwind, especially for families after the school year has ended. It’s a break from daily routine. We all need to get away from time to… Read More
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4th of July: Red, White & Blue
The 4th of July is a time to celebrate the independence of the United States of America in 1776. The red, white and blue is often celebrated with barbecue and fireworks. Independence Day is also a day to look back on American history Through the Photo to Canvas process, we can convert a photo of… Read More
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Canada Day 150-Canadian Art
Canada is celebrating the 150th anniversary this year. It’s a country that celebrates multiculturalism and diversity. The art in Canada is an example of a visual mosaic which shows how diverse of a country it is. The different styles of Canadian art include Aboriginal art, French Colonial Art, English Colonial Art, and more! Here at… Read More
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A Career at Newport Brushstrokes
Are you interested in a career working as a sales associate? Looking for a career challenge? Come work here at Newport Brushstrokes. What do sales associates do? *Sales associates help our clients acquire the highest quality of portraits and reproductions. The high quality is achieved through the Photo to Canvas process. Sales associates will be… Read More
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How to Navigate Our Website
The website for Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art is divided into the following sections: Home, Photo to Canvas, Art Selections (subsection: Artists), Testimonials, About Us (two subsections: Videos and Blogs) Contact, and Français. On the left-hand side there is a tab that opens a dropdown menu showing each sections of the website. The same options (except… Read More
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The Story of Newport Brushstrokes
Newport Brushstrokes is a business that offers a fantastic Photo to Canvas service as well as the option of incredible reproductions. This was an opportunity to open a market for this type of service, where clients have a say in the sale. We call our customers to give this process the human touch. It starts… Read More
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The Emotion of Grief
Grief, an emotion that many of us have felt, especially when we lose a loved one. A range of emotions is felt during the grieving period. We mourn them, but we also honour them by celebrating their life. Family and friends gather at a funeral or a memorial to pay their respects. Some of us… Read More
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The Importance of Authenticity
Here at Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art Inc, our artists paint authentic artworks for our customers. Authenticity is very important to us. We make sure that our clients will receive something they love. A similar parallel can be drawn with the popularity of turntables and vinyl records, making a comeback in recent years. In both cases,… Read More
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A Gift for Mother’s Day: Photo-to-Canvas
Mother’s day is around the corner and it’s an important day. It’s a day to honour our mothers and show how much we appreciate them. A day at the spa or jewellery are good ideas. However getting a photo-to-canvas for your mother is even better! It could be a portrait of your baby pictures or… Read More
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Reasons You Should Deal with Us – Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art Inc.
Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art offers the best photo-to-canvas service, as well as incredible reproductions painted by our top artists. It will be an experience that will be worth your while. The oil paintings are original and authentic. Here are the top 10 reasons to choose Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art. These reasons set us apart from… Read More
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We Appreciate Your Testimonials
Testimonials are helpful for our company because it allows visitors to see for themselves how satisfied our clients were when they received their oil paintings. An original artwork of high quality! One testimonial was written by our client Dee Dee Ralston who said when she received her painting, she had happy tears. Each testimonial… Read More
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Photo to Canvas: Pets Edition
Pets aren’t just animals that live with us in our homes; they are a member of the family. They live with the family for a long time. Although I don’t have pets of my own, I know people who do. However, I spent time with relatives’ and friends’ pets. They are so much fun to… Read More
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Wedding Season Has Begun!
The season for weddings is fast approaching. We offer the surface to convert a photo of your big day into a beautiful hand-painted oil on canvas. The quality of the wedding portraits is incredible; you will be speechless. The wedding day is a day celebrated with loved ones. Memories will be made on this… Read More
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AOTW: Redina Tili
Redina Tili (b.1970) is an established artist of Albanian origin. She creates and sells her own art at her uncle’s studio. It was by then, Tili had become an established artist. At age 14, Tili studies Drawing, Painting and Sculpture at the Art College of Tirana where she graduated in Classical Fine Arts. In 1990,… Read More
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Art Expo in NY
The Artexpo in New York is an annual event where art admirers for the art and artists thaat will set the trends of the galleries from all over the world. The event will take place April 21-24, 2017. The event hosts around 25 000 art enthusiasts. For over 39 years, the Artexpo has influenced the… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art Catalogues: Instructions
Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art specialises in the Photo-to-Canvas process. We also specialise in reproductions artworks such as the oil painting Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. We have a catalogue section where you can select an artwork or artworks to have reproduce by our fantastic artists. On our website newportbrushstrokes.com, there is a link… Read More
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One of our latest Photo To Canvas Masterpieces!
These clients made us better than we thought we would be. We are very grateful to have been given the chance to work with the Framowitz family to create this beautiful masterpiece. Read More
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There are over 375 000 oil paintings, which are now public domain at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Good news for art collectors! There are over 375 000 oil paintings, which are now public domain at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Our artists here at Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art will be able to reproduce these artworks. You can now download an image of any oil painting of your choice, and then upload it… Read More
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Artist of the Week is Alexandre Evgrafov
The artist of this week’s edition of Artist of the Week is Alexandre Evgrafov. Some of his artworks can be seen on our Artists section of our website. Evgrafov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. He’s had an interest in art since the age of five. At seventeen, he attended Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture and… Read More
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Testimonials Section in the Newport Brushstrokes Website
Newport Brushstrokes Fine Arts has a Testimonials section on the website where customers can upload their feedback about our product. We appreciate the testimonials. New customers can read about our clients’ satisfaction of our photo-to-canvas service. These are testimonials are made by real people; we post them as they come along. On the bottom of… Read More
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Newport Brushstrokes has a catalogue section
Newport Brushstrokes has a catalogue section on its website that is truly a feast for the eyes. There are Art Magazines, Artists Catalogues, and Sports Catalogues. The catalogues have artworks, which appeal to a variety of styles. A zoom option is available to see pictures of the artworks in more detail. When you flip the… Read More
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Artist of the week: Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) was a talented artist who was unfortunately fighting mental illness, which led him to his suicide. However, it wasn’t all trouble for Van Gogh, his art did help him stay emotionally balanced, for most of his life. His famous oils paintings include The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Irises, and Cafe Terrace at… Read More
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Quality Framing for your Masterpieces
The process of converting a photograph to a canvas is unique. An important detail in this process is the framing of the canvas, which the client can choose from four different colours. The four colours are gold, silver, black, and black with a gold trim on the inside. There are options for different tastes. Choosing… Read More
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Artist of the week: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The artist of the week is Pierre-Auguste Renoir, more commonly known as Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). He was among the central figures of the Impressionist movement. Renoir’s early works had snapshots of life in his Impressionist paintings. He was known for the technique of feathery brushstrokes. In the mid-1880’s, his oil painting techniques became more disciplined… Read More
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Photo 2 Canvas Process
The specialty of Newport Brushstrokes is converting photographs into an oil on canvas. The process of Photo 2 Canvas is simple and straightforward. You can upload your photograph onto our website. An artist will look at the photograph and turn it into a one-of-a-kind artwork to last for generations. You will be consulted for authorization… Read More
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Artist of the week: J. M. W. Turner
This week’s artist: J.M.W Turner* was an English Romantic Landscape Painter in the 19th century, as well as a watercolourist and a print-maker. His style of painting started was harmonious and calm, then he shifted to portraying a rougher side of nature. Turner’s artworks featured the concept of the sublime (also known as “the feeling… Read More
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Artist of the week: Gustav Klimt
This week’s artist is Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), whose famous works include The Kiss. He is an important figure to the Art Nouveau. Klimt became famous through controversial murals he had made for the University of Vienna that represent different faculties of the university. His career began as an interior painter of public buildings, which includes… Read More
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Artist of the Week: Leonardo Da Vinci
The artist of the week is Leonardo Da Vinci, an artist-scientist of the Renaissance. His famous works include The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and The Vitruvian Man. Da Vinci was an artist as well as a scientist who used his art to demonstrate his research, particularly in the study of human anatomy. He received… Read More
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