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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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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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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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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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