Donovan Gauvreau


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Optical Illusion Art: Is what you get really what you see?

Optical illusion art, also known as op art, is a mathematically-based genre that produces optical illusions. It uses the repetition of form and color to create moir patterns that give rise to illusions. It also distorts our sense of dept (posted by Donovan 2 years 58 days ago.)
The Arrival of Goalie Mask Art

The first ever-recorded goalie mask to be worn in the NHL was sported by Montreal Canadian goaltender Jacques Plante on November 1st, 1959. The mask was plain and simple as Plante's sole purpose for wearing it was to protect himself from injury. The first net-minder to decorate his mask was Gerry Cheevers, who had stitch marks painted on it for every time he was struck in the face with a puck or a stick. That was in 1970... (posted by Donovan 2 years 274 days ago.)
The History and Copyright of Clip Art

Clip art is a collection of graphic images of various shapes, sizes and colors, including maps, diagrams, illustrations, cartoons and designs, available to you for copying and pasting into your own page layout. You can shop for any activity that needs an image, such as business presentations, birthday/wedding invitations, sports events, holiday greetings, etc. People associate clip art with web decoration, but the... (posted by Donovan 3 years 43 days ago.)
Dressing the Walls: Picture Hanging Tips

Hanging art work is a great way to add decorative flair to a room. The color, shape and type of artwork you choose will add a personal touch to every space. How you hang wall art—as a single frame or as a grouping of frames—influences the entire look of the room. Proper picture hanging requires more consideration than one might think; it is not just about pounding a nail in the wall and resting your art on it. ... (posted by Donovan 4 years 272 days ago.)
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