Appreciation of art is based mostly on its uniqueness or how close it is to reality. A figurative sculpture for instance is shaped and derived from real models like a person, scenery, an animal, etc. This could be made from clay, ceramics, stone, and even metal. Among all metals, bronze is the most popular material [...]
The Chow Chow or Chow is a sturdily built dog that is square in profile with broad skull and small erect ears that are rounded at the tip. This breed has a very dense double coat with fur that is particularly thick around the neck giving it a mane appearance. This characteristic is explained by [...]
In ancient Greek philosophy, it was believed that God sends a spirit to watch every individual. The same idea also appears in the Old Testament. In the book of Job, it was said that angels can be guides and intercessors for men while the story of Daniel tells about an angel assigned to protect him [...]
Glass figurines are something appealing to behold. They are delicate pieces that have many purposes. As decorations they range from small glimmering pieces to large vases. Their quality also ranges from everyday paperweights and animal pieces to expensive artworks like Lladros and Baccarats. In any case, they need special handling as they are breakable. [...]
My son turned a year old recently. Last Christmas he received lots of gifts from his aunts and uncles. He received a couple of snowman dolls which we considered unusual. We found it a bit odd at first since we lived in a tropical country. The snowman dolls were the same size as his teddy [...]
Most people hate them. They are cold, slimy and are not very pretty with their bulldog eyes. But cartoonists and graphics artists have found the beautiful side of frogs and now people love them. They write children’s books about them sing songs about them and paint their images in personal things like shirts and bags. [...]
You need not spend much if you want to give someone very special something she’d surely cherish. An angel figurine no matter how cheap or expensive will definitely please every receiver. Many people consider this piece of token as a lucky or good luck charm which they can always give to people so dear to [...]
Turn your favorite action character into reality. Add in your cool collection a Captain Action action figure. This is a miniature you can change positions anytime you want. Now, you can play with your girl playmates while they play with their own dolls. You don’t even need an army to make Captain Action adventure possible. [...]
I was first introduced to painted ponies when I worked at Chase Manhattan bank in New York. My boss has one miniature painted pony on his desk. It never fails to catch my attention whenever I enter his room. I soon learned from his executive secretary that he has a vast collection in his home. [...]
When the mornings turn nippy and the skies are not as bright, it must be getting close to Christmas. It is time to think about decorating the yard and every room in the house. The first thing you will want to set up is the ceramic figurine set of the Holy Family. Get it out [...]
