Buying Yellow Paintings

I’ve been watching yellow paintings at an online auction site.  I wonder where these yellow paintings will end up hanging.  There were twenty bids on a painting of yellow daffodils.  It was really pretty.
I really liked the painting titled Red Flowers Yellow Ochre Morning.  It came in three panels that were each 20″X16″.  The picture online showed the painting above a bed and it just looked so clean and crisp.  The medium for this painting was acrylic.
The smallest paintings that I found were on a panel bracelet.  The paintings were of Indian and Near Eastern rulers.  The paintings were put in an openwork gold frame set with seed pearls.  This piece was created in the early twentieth century.
Another yellow painting that I liked was Yellow World by Karen Khachaturov.  There were a lot of contrasting yellows in it.  I could see yellow lemons and a beautiful yellow flower.  The lemons were painted so realistically.  This artist has paintings hanging in private galleries in over 40 countries.
I can only imagine that the oil painting of yellow roses by an unknown artist will hang in a lovely home.  The painting has a nice quality to it.  The petals of the yellow roses in the painting seemed to reach out as if they were still alive
There was a nice painting that had twenty bidders that was of a vase of yellow daffodils.  The feel of the painting was that of one of the masters in impressionist art.  The artist listed the item herself and she is also a poet and songwriter.  I can close my eyes and see that painting hanging in someone’s formal parlor.  It is so very elegant.
The future home of the French chic painting of yellow, lavender and pink roses must be that of a very feminine woman.  When I was looking at the painting, I could almost smell the roses.  I thought that the sale price of two hundred dollars was disappointing.  I think it should have sold for more.
My search for yellow paintings found a painting entitled Yellow Taking Over.  I don’t know why the artist titled his work like that.  There was some yellow in this collage, but not much.  The painting was done in 1956 by Nicholas Krushenick.  It came from the personal collection of a famous photographer that works for the Village Voice.  This would look good in someone’s law office.
I wish that I could have purchased the antique oil painting of exotic yellow flowers.  The auction said that it was painted in 1897.  The pictures made the painting look like it was in great shape for being over one hundred years old.  It would look good on the wall of my guest bedroom.
Artist Heidi Vaught had a listing for a painting she titled Ambiance numbered 10.  The painting had only one bidder and sold for the opening bid, one hundred dollars.  I think the winning bidder got quite a bargain.  This painting was abstract with lots of teal and yellow.
Another painting by Heidi Vaught went for sixty five dollars.  This was another bargain, if you ask me.  The painting was entitled Yellow Squared and it had a really dizzy feeling to it.  I liked it at first sight.
I have a friend that would have like the painting I found of a yellow cat.  It looked just like her cat.  The painting was an original acrylic contemporary painting in yellow ochre.  It would have complemented her modern furnishings.
Yellow roses make a wonderful subject.  I never tire of paintings of yellow roses.  My favorite recently was done by Joan Cobb Mayer.  The interpretation was stunning.
There was one other yellow rose oil painting that caught my eye recently.  This one was painted by Berniece Meyers.  The bloom extended to all sides of the canvas and the center seemed infinite.  I felt good after viewing it.

Tips On How To Effectively Collect Autographed Memorabilia

Being able to collect autographed memorabilia may be a personal past time for some people, but for serious memorabilia collectors, it is a challenge and a great reward, and is even considered a fun and lucrative hobby.  Who could have thought that some memorabilia collectibles 30-40 years ago can become a valuable collectible worth thousands of dollars? Most probably no one ever gave a thought about it, not until the celebrity or athlete was proclaimed a legend, or a historical event was given importance few years later.

If you plan on being a serious memorabilia collector of autographed memorabilia, you have to be knowledgeable on the hobby that you are entering into. Being prepared and well informed on this field increases your chances of acquiring rare and valuable autographed memorabilia. Here are some helpful tips that can get you off on a positive note.

Determine the type or category of autographed memorabilia you are interested in.

There are a lot of categories in memorabilia collecting. From sports memorabilia, music memorabilia, to movies memorabilia, there are a lot of items that can be used for signatures. The question is which field is your passion? What interests you the most and why? Answering these questions will bring you to a specific conclusion on what you plan collecting. You may want to be a movie memorabilia collector, but if you have more knowledge on the subject sports, then sports memorabilia may be more appropriate for you for the meantime. If however, you still want to pursue categories which you might not be well aware of, then study the market and research on popular figures to determine what memorabilia can be lucrative in the near and long term future.

Attend lots of events and shows which have famous celebrities or athletes attending.

This might not be the easiest thing to do, but it is a fun way of gaining signatures for your autographed memorabilia. You can attend premiers, movie trade shows, charity events or other social events which you can acquire the signature of a celebrity or a director. If you are in a sports event, wait for the game to end then have a piece of poster or collage of your famous athlete signed by him. If you want something unique, have your shirt signed or you can also use items related to the sporting event such as basketball, baseball bat, hockey gear, helmet or jersey.

Check auction sites, reputable memorabilia shops on-line and on field.

If you have noticed, there are a lot of auction sites and memorabilia stores online. If you are the type of collector who would want to just purchase and collect your autographed memorabilia the easy way, then the best thing to do is to canvas different sites for the prices and products. You can also check flee markets and yard sales if they have what you are looking for. If you have more knowledge about the value of the collectible more than the seller, you may even strike up a deal for a much lower price.

Check the authenticity of the autographed memorabilia.

This is the vital part in collecting autographed memorabilia. If you plan on reselling your purchased memorabilia, or you just want to know if it is genuine, then have it checked by pawn brokers who are skilled enough in appraising famous autographs. Some online shops even issue a certificate of authenticity. However, if it’s for your own personal collection, you do not need to have it authenticated, unless you plan to sell it in the near future.

 Whether you collect autographed memorabilia for personal or investment purposes, just be well-informed about its value, authenticity, and make sure to use your available resources in determining the places where you can have or purchase your memorabilia. Besides, collectors have a talent for finding out first where to buy rare collectibles, and you do not want to be left behind empty handed. Bear these tips in mind and you will be able to collect the autographed memorabilia you are aiming for effectively. 

Getting the Best Deals Online on Buying Your Kendo Equipment

Are you interested in Kendo? If you are, then you will need Kendo equipment. With the many resources online, you can easily find the best and high quality equipment. Starter kits can be purchased on the internet nowadays. Here’s good news for all newbies in Kendo! You can take advantage of the starter kit that includes a sword at a very low price including shipping. If you want to cut down the costs of buying the necessary equipment, you can settle with this package.

The very first thing that you have to get is the “bogu” or the set of protective armor. Make sure that you pick a bogu that is designed to withstand demanding conditions, especially during training. Safety is another consideration, so get one that is crafted artistically and provides safety to the user. Maximum protection is vital but you need to ensure that the bogu will allow unrestricted movements. Newbies are often confused when it comes to fitting and function of the bogu. Never sacrifice quality to get a cheaper price. There are quality ones out there that are reasonably priced. Shop around and you’ll find the best deals.

Check the stitching of the bogu. Experts say that the quality can be seen from the stitching. Pick a bogu with closer stitching and the trim should be made from a deer leather because this material is not likely to crack. For the ‘Do’ or the torso protector (breastplate), you should get fiberglass because it is lighter and easily adjusts to the impacts received. This is also less expensive as in comparison to bamboo. For your ‘kote’ or the hand and forearm protectors (gauntlets), you should opt for a deer leather because it wears better although it’s a bit expensive.

I also learn that there are some online stores are selling this one unique Bugo set. A machined stitched high quality 4mm/2mm diagonally stitched Bogu comes with a 3+ 1 shinai bag which means that you will have three shinai and a bokken or bokuto inside. This set as well includes a tenugui or a head towel covering and all required himos or strings.

These are some of the things that you will have to look into when shopping for the right equipment. The katana is also a great consideration. For new students, bokken swords are usually advised to avoid accidental cuts. The bokken is a wooden sword and is great for practice and drills. When you have gained more experience, you can now buy a katana or other samurai swords that you may need. Before buying a real samurai sword, make sure that you have already enhanced your strength and skills. It pays to own a quality and beautiful samurai sword.

Investing on quality equipment for Kendo is a wise decision because you will be using them for many months or even years! Start shopping online now and check out the starter kit mentioned earlier to take advantage of the lower price!

Get Winning With Foxy Bingo

Foxy Bingo is a well regarded and well established bingo site which was started up in June 2005. Initially Foxy Bingo consisted of 2 small game and chat rooms, and was frequented by a close-knit and dedicated group of members. However the site quickly grew through word of mouth, newspapers, magazine and television advertising featuring the now legendary purple-suited Foxy. Foxy bingo is also advertised on the internet, especially on the free bingo sites. From 2007, there has been a massive influx of players to the site, which now features over 40 game rooms, featuring 75 ball and 90 ball bingo as well as a 90 ball pre-purchase room. Cards cost as little as 5p a game and there are great prizes on offer, but the main focus of the site is to build a close and vibrant community of players and keep to the ideals with which the website was launched, and therefore all members are treated as part of the Foxy bingo family.

The community of Foxy bingo is one of the most important aspects of the site to its members. Every day there are hundreds of cash winners at Foxy bingo, so there is a winners section where you get to meet the real life winners and hear the story of their win! There are True Life pages where members share their personal stories, be they romantic, tragic, or just plain bizarre, as well as a Celebrity section that features the celebrities who have appeared on the Foxy radio show (every Tuesday and Thursday from 8pm) and the chat rooms. Previous guests have included Dean Gaffney from Eastenders, Jason Donovan, Brian Capron and Diva and Vicky from Shipwrecked.

Other features of the Community section of Foxy bingo are Bingo Lingo, where you can find out what all the bingo calls mean, so you’ll be sure to be first to shout ‘Bingo’! And a Bingo glossary put together by the Foxy team and compiled by the Foxy manageress. There is also a Foxy bingo Mum or Dad of the Year competition where members nominate friends and relatives for the title, the Foxy team pick their favourite three and then the members vote for the winner. If all this wasn’t enough there is a news page about the Foxy Bingo Cruise which goes from Portsmouth to Bilbao.

Whilst the community aspect of other online bingo sites cannot compare to the Foxy bingo community, there are many other reasons to play at Foxy bingo. Every month ?1 million in guaranteed jackpots can be won in the bingo rooms including several guaranteed jackpot games up to ?10,000. On top of all this there is a guaranteed jackpot game of ?25,000 once a month ? on the last Friday of each month at 9pm. Don’t forget to pre-buy your ticket!

As well as great prize bingo games, Foxy offers instant games such as Paradise Reels, card games, and Noughts and Crosses and the best time to give them a go is Cashback Tuesday.

Foxy Bingo has come a long way from its humble beginnings back in 2005 and continues to grow from strength to strength. Why not join in the fun today and get ?20 free, with no deposit required!

Chinese Coins – silver panda coin obverse side country of china

Traditionally, Chinese money coins were cast in copper, brass or iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins were made from three parts copper and two parts lead. Cast silver coins were periodically produced but are significantly rarer. Cast gold coins are also known to exist but are very rare.
Chinese money coins originated from the barter of farming tools and agricultural surpluses. Around 1200 BC, smaller token spades, hoes, and knives began to be used to conduct smaller exchanges with the tokens later melted down to supply real farm implements. These tokens came to be used as media of exchange themselves and were known as spade cash and knife money.
The earlier coins were cast to weight standards in a direct relationship with the denominations, so if you weighted a coin at twelve grams it was almost certain a 1 Liang (or 1 Jin) denomination. During the Chin Dynasty, around about 250 BC, this modified and be begin to see coins issued with denomination marks that bare no relationship to the particular weight of the coin. This is best seen on the Ban liang (1/2 Liang) coins of the State of Jaw which can vary in weight significantly but the earliest enormous diameter issues weigh at least six grams (and often significantly more), but the size and weight steadily fell and when they were last issued in the Han Dynasty are typically seen at three grams or maybe less, but still with the Ban Liang denomination on them.
The Koreans, Japanese, and Vietnamese all cast their own copper cash in the second part of the second millennium similar to those employed by China.
The last money coins were struck, not cast, in the reign of the Qing Xuantong Emperor just before the fall of the Empire in 1911. The coin continued to be used unofficially in China till the mid twentieth century.
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