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More and more dog owners are celebrating man's best friend with oil painting portraits with a quirky new twist: adding an anthropomorphic human element by adding uniforms or even famous characters from literature. One art studio which specialises in this form of portraiture is London artist collective Dog Artists, who were recently commissioned to create a special portrait.

Continuing their annual tradition, popular online art retailer overstockArt.com has announced the top ten artworks for the 2016 fall season. The consistent quality and variety that we've come to expect from the online gallery is apparent, combining a selection of new images with some old favorites from years past. The fiery color palettes and timely subject matters of the curated picks make them the perfect fit for current trends in home décor.

The interest in creative work is on the rise, unfortunately job opportunities are not. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only around fifty thousand held jobs, and the creative job market is projected to grow much slower than average, a measly two percent per ten years.(1) Here to help create some visibility for up-and-coming artists is Soul Draft, a new website perfect for showcasing talented creators and providing a central location for visitors to find enthralling masterpieces. By harnessing the connective power of digital media Soul Draft is able to expand the room available for budding artists.

The Roughly Speaking cast will feature Franz Jones (Broadway's Big River), Danny Bolero (Broadway's In the Heights & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat), Christopher Michael McLamb, Steven J. Michel, Michael Twain (European Tour ofWest Side Story), Madeline McCray, Troy Valjean Rucker (National Tour, Jesus Christ Superstar), Shara Ashley Zeiger and Joanie Anderson.

Making the "canvas" practical, a new subscription service showcases art and design via a necessary daily routine. Thinking outside the box to support art students, Flooxa quarterly stops the show by marrying creativity to sustainability. How so? The company gives art students the chance to create biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes for their design-loving subscribers. Then, hard-fixed to stop with regular oral hygiene and convenience, for every toothbrush sold, Flooxa gives designers-in-training 10% of the proceeds for their education. Can someone say, "Pass the toothpaste?".

Dogtown Dance Theatre is now accepting applications for the 4th annual Richmond Dance Festival, which will be held April 21 – May 6, 2017. The Richmond Dance Festival will consist of live dance performances and film screenings presented by dance artists located in the Richmond, Virginia area and beyond. Dogtown Dance Theatre uses the Richmond Dance Festival to help aspiring and established artists present their work to the Richmond community at no cost to the artists.

Pretty In Paint Parties (PIP), a premier paint party company with artists all over the U.S., is pleased to announce that they are now booking 2016 holiday painting parties. Business owners who want to do something different for their holiday parties this year will find that booking a paint party with a Pretty In Paint Parties artist is ideal. In fact, not only will employees get to spend their time learning how to paint and get to take home their own 16×20 paintings, but they will also get to know one another better.

"Sculpting" his artworks on canvas to bring social issues to the fore, artist Shai Yossef broadens his reach to a wide marketplace online. Continually gaining recognition as the art world's newest rising star, Yossef now shares four of his most influential pieces on Amazon. Sold originally in oil in Australia, Germany, the USA, Austria, and Dubai, Yossef has launched his works, "Coat of Many Colors," "Julio," and "David and Jonathan." "Renty," the haunting portrait of a battered yet brave African slave, is available both in a high-resolution print converted to canvas on Amazon and in its original oil on eBay.

Shie Moreno was born in Havana, Cuba and works as a painter and musician. He is self-taught and his work incorporates aspects of spirituality, the tropics, and modern American art. The mediums in which he has produced work include collages, wood, glass, paintings, wax, and more. Moreno's work has been showcased around the world.

On Wednesday November 9th, 2016, Owl Master Booking brings you Seu Jorge "The Life Aquatic / A tribute to David Bowie" Live at The Boston Symphony Hall. In commemoration of David Bowie's recent passing, Seu Jorge will be performing a special tribute to David Bowie by recreating his set to the film The Life Aquatic. It will be a memorable night full of emotions and surprises. Owl Master Booking previously produced Seu Jorge Live at Berklee Performance Center on February 12th, 2016 where along with the City of Boston announced the Seu Jorge Day.

Art lovers can now get original looking art works that are otherwise seen only in the museums. All these creations are by Toperfect.com and are their creations and are completely copyright protected. The paintings are done by well renowned artists who are from art colleges or universities. One can visit Toperfect.com to look for the paintings for sale. One can now also turn their pictures into paintings by uploading their picture online. The customer can also upload the photo of his room to preview the decorative effect and select the framing effect. The artists paint the customer's picture strictly by using their hands.

Original paintings from famous artists can only be seen and enjoyed in the museums but cannot be purchased. Though many art lovers would crave for such paintings, the final result would only be a big disappointment of not being able to purchase them. However, Here is a piece of good news to all the genuine art lovers.

When you combine classic rhythms, soul, and funk with world fusions you get the DJ vibe of Oluwafemi. As a well-known performer on the International club scene and a well-respected visual artist, Oluwafemi has created an electric combination that brings high energy excitement to audiences across the US, Africa and Europe. And now, Oluwafemi joins the expanding roster of Philadelphia entertainment booking company, Mole Street Artists.

Carl and Betsy Crum, creators of the Emmy winning PBS series 'ONE SQUARE MILE: TEXAS', release their newest video project — 'LONE STAR: A SORT OF COOL TREASURE HUNT'.

Exciting news for artists, creatives and free thinkers. BLAST! provides them with a stage for promoting their new media works. BLAST! points out that the roaring success of its first edition in 2015 and their international presentations in Paris at Asia Now and at Caffe Internazionale in Palermo have inspired them to launch their show again during the Art In The City Festival from September 9th to October 9th at K11, as well as in five additional venues such as CREATER SPACE, MIX PLACE, MoCA Pavilion,HU BAR & LOUNGE and CITIC PLAZA across Shanghai.

Arts & Drafts Houston Announces Beer Sponsors for Second Annual Benefit Event Scheduled for September 17, 2016.

DISHING IT OUT 2016 is a 10-month series of socially engaging art events, organized and curated by Diane Bush, a globally published and exhibited artist, from Buffalo, N.Y., now living in Las Vegas. The goal is to entertain, while encouraging involvement in our political process by holding monthly art exhibits and events leading up to a cheeky patriotic art carnival and final November exhibit. The project will culminate after polls close on November eighth. That night, at 7:00 p.m. the doors will open to the last exhibit called "The Final Tally", where artists and art aficionados can watch the election night results come in, amidst art and Mexican culinary delights. While enjoying the humor that political satire provides, this project is brazenly promoting Free Speech, registering voters, and helping the public deal with pre -presidential election stress.

Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces their 4th Annual International "Abstract" Online Art Competition for the month of September 2016. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of all entrants will be held online at Contemporary Art Gallery Online during the month of October 2016. Awards will be given for the top 5 chosen winners in the Paintings, Photography/Digital Art and Mixed Media/3D Categories. In addition to the winning images, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries received, Honorable Recognition awards will also be presented. This competition closes September 30, 2016. Winners will be announced on October 17, 2016. Entry Fee: $15 for up to three images and/or $20 for up to five images. Funds in US Dollars.

One of the capital's most exciting events is returning for 2016! The London Image Festival is dedicated to the exploration of image. This year, it has examples of photography and cinematography from rising international talent. It will run from the 7th to the 9th October 2016.

Revered for capturing the essence of ancestral homelands. Championed by art collectors for his technical brilliance. Respected for his profound impact on American art since the 1970's. This is Clark Hulings, the renowned American realist painter. For the first time, thanks to the devoted efforts and commitment of his wife, Mary, and daughter, Elizabeth, the comprehensive archives of Hulings' art work, history, personal experiences, and insights are available to the public, to be viewed and embraced through a robust website, social media, and related resources.

The national nonprofit Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists (CHF) announces the launch of the new and expanded Clark Hulings archives: a comprehensive collection of the work, history, personal experiences, and insights of the renowned American painter. These materials, which showcase Hulings' captivating artwork and influence on the art industry, serve as a vibrant model of CHF's guiding principle: artists need access to business resources and training so that they can actively manage their businesses and safeguard their artistic legacies.

Critics are praising Exquisite Corpse Company's The Enchanted Realm of Rene Magritte. The original immersive production, helmed by director Tess Howsam, has played to sold out houses for the first portion of its limited run. It continues this weekend thru September 25 in House 17 on Governors Island.

The Paint Place today announced their plan to continue to host fascinating and captivating "Paint Your Pet" classes for loving pet owners and businesses. This will provide an amazing opportunity for pet owners and managers of pet businesses to have fun and socially connect with other people within the pet community and businesses. The Paint Place is a New York-based firm involved in creating fun and social bonding by basically engaging in painting classes as a forum for creating a social network of people.

Cronzy Inc. has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo with a funding goal of $200,000, which needs to be raised in order to bring their innovative Cronzy pen to market. Cronzy is a hi-tech pen that promises to be the favorite tool for artists, designers, or anyone who wants to add some color to their world. Due to the innovations of modern technology, the team at Cronzy have created a pen that is actually capable of writing in over 16 million colors. Cronzy Inc. CEO Alex Leonets states, "The high-tech era demands fresh solutions in all aspects of life, and the art materials industry is no different. Gone is the need for artists to carry around dozens of bulky multi-colored pens, or waste time trying to recreate their favorite shades. We want our pen to become the essential tool for every designer and digital artist, and to be found on the desk of every creative agency across the globe."

The Dogtown Presenter's Series is a two-week fall celebration that will highlight independent artists and organizations rehearsing and teaching at Dogtown Dance Theatre. The show will be performed on Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM on October 14, 15, 21, and 22 as well as a 2:00PM matinee performance on both Saturdays October 15 and 22. Dogtown is currently home to seven diverse dance and movement organizations, one of which will be chosen to show their work at The Dogtown Presenter's Series each year. The Series aims to expand the awareness of diverse dance opportunities in the Richmond community by showcasing our own talented artists.