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Holiday Barbie!
No holiday would be complete without Barbie and 1988 marked the beginning of Mattel releasing a special Barbie for the Holidays. Holiday Barbie quickly became an instant sensation and each edition of Holiday Barbie delighted fans and was anticipated every holiday season. The Holiday Barbie was one of the most popular series of all time and upon their release each year, the dolls quickly sold out and became highly collectible. Below is a compilation of Holiday Barbie beginning in 1988 through 2019. Enjoy!
Oil Painting Tips and Tools
Here are some tips, tools, and techniques for starting an oil painting.
Barbie Gets A Makeover -New Website Features Realistic Oil Paintings of Vintage Barbie by Artist Judy Ragagli
The new website features Judy Ragagli's hyper-realistic original oil paintings of Barbie and her glamorous couture days beginning with her spectacular debut in 1959 as the ultimate fashion model.
What is a Giclee?
What is a Giclee Fine Art Print? A Giclee is the reproduction of an original work of art generated from a digital image printed with the very finest archival inks. The Barbie Giclees are printed only from my original oil paintings and is a great way to own a beautiful piece of art with a limited budget.
One of My Biggest Art Influencers: The Art of Jon Whitcomb
The art of Jon Whitcomb, one of my biggest art influencers. He was a famous in-demand illustrator during the 1940's through the 1960's and is one of the most recognizable Mid-Century illustrators to this day.