Category: Fine Art

A Night With Photographer Tyler Shields – NYC Art Scene with Christine Stagnitta

A Night With Photographer Tyler Shields – NYC Art Scene with Christine Stagnitta

Thursday evening, July 9th Photographer Tyler Shields spoiled NYC with the opening of his latest solo exhibit “Duality” at the infamous Guy Hepner Art Gallery located at 521 W 26th St. New York, NY. For those who are unfamiliar with Tyler Shields, he is an American photographer, screenwriter, director, and former inline skater. What he’s most know for is his highly provocative photography including all things violence and danger. Tyler is, “Considered the Andy Warhol of his generation, Shields has produced images that play with notions of the gaze, power structures, hyper-realism, iconoclastic tendencies, and cinematographic practice”. Fun fact that will […]

The Rich Meaning of Naked Freedom and Homoeroticism in Maxwell Alexander's Photographs and NFT Art

The Rich Meaning of Naked Freedom and Homoeroticism in Maxwell Alexander’s Photographs and NFT Art

Since leaving my oppressive country of birth (different from my homeland) and becoming an artist, I have always been inspired by freedom and liberty. Freedom is the freedom to make choices, pursue passions, and live without regret. Free will empowers us to make decisions and take actions that are purposeful in our lives. As artists and human beings, we must make conscious decisions that steer our lives in directions that honor and respect ourselves and those around us, and eventhough there is plety of bigotry and self-imposed judgement to go around, I challenge all of you as human beings to […]

Practical Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Hudson Valley Office by Designer Maxwell Alexander

Practical Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Office by Designer Maxwell Alexander

Whether your business is a medical office, an engineering firm, or a high-tech organization, the right artwork can make the space look great. But great art does far more than just perk up your walls and cover up the empty space. Art has the power to motivate, to enlighten, and to transport – that is what makes it so wonderful. You may not have the money, or even the desire, to set up a museum in your waiting room or office, but you can still use the power of artwork to motivate your employees, soothe your patients and showcase your […]

Autumn Winter 2022 – Uniform Collection by dunhill – Men's Fashion – Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Explore the Looks from the Autumn Winter 2022 Uniform Collection by dunhill – Men’s Fashion

“I really wanted to explore a sense of tailoring, sophistication and rigour once more,” says Mark Weston, Creative Director of dunhill. “That idea of a masculine uniform, its world of functionality as well as military ceremony, the roots of our British tailoring traditions are so much part of these very things. I also wanted to look at how subversive and rebellious it actually feels for a younger man to embrace a strict suit as well as a shirt and tie now, to adopt an almost conventional uniform and make it so unconventional. It’s the power and rigour of clothing that […]

Meet Maxwell Alexander, the Hot New NFT Artist to Follow – LGBTQ Art – Queer Art – Homoerotic Art – Gay Art – Digital Painting – NFT Collectible © 2022 MAXWELL ALEXANDER

Meet Maxwell Alexander, the Hot New NFT Artist to Follow

The NFT (non-fungible token) art world has been graced with the talents of Maxwell Alexander, an artist who has been creating captivating digital art through the use of non-fungible smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. While he’s had many successful token sales and NFT trades, there’s more to Maxwell than just his interesting background and his amazing artwork that takes inspiration from both anime and pop queer culture references, as well as real-life experiences such as making it in New York City as another immigrant from Russia. What inspired Maxwell’s art? I am inspired by all things bodybuilding, human sexuality, […]

The Fine Art of Homoeroticism – NFT Art by Maxwell Alexander – NFT Artist – Maxwell Alexander Gay Art – Gay Artist – LGBTQ Artist

The Fine Art of Homoeroticism – NFT Art by Maxwell Alexander

The success of the LGBTQ movement in the last several decades has brought about a lot of changes, especially to the arts. Many artists are now feeling freer than ever to showcase their work and explore their sexual orientation and gender identity without being afraid of being prosecuted, or even killed like they might have been in the past or still possible in many countries around the World. In this article, we will take a look at some fine examples of homoerotic artwork from the Photographer and NFT Artist Maxwell L. Alexander. Who is Maxwell Alexander? Maxwell Alexander is a […]

Daily Visual Meditation Experience with Maxwell Alexander

Daily Visual Meditation Experience by Maxwell Alexander – Art Therapy and Wellness

5 Benefits of Visual Meditation – Daily Visual Meditation Experience by Photographer + Wellness Coach Maxwell Alexander – The Power of Art Therapy A lot of people think that meditation means sitting still and not thinking about anything, but this isn’t true at all. Meditation can be practiced in many different ways, and one of the most fun and rewarding ways to practice it is with photography! In fact, with the right visual meditation techniques, you can practice mindfulness and get rid of stress at the same time that you spend time appreciating your favorite subjects! Nature’s Beauty Images can […]

Decorating on a Budget – Make it Fun and Enjoyable

Decorating on a Budget – Make it Fun and Enjoyable

For anybody, decorating on a budget can be a challenge, but it also can be very rewarding. It will also teach you how to showcase your home. In this book, we will provide great ideas and tips for decorating various rooms within your home without going over budget. Just by adding a few small, but creative and decorative details, you can make any home look like a million dollars. As long as you approach your decorating on a budget creatively, it should not only save you money, but will be fun also. If you want to create the perfect look […]

Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui by Maxwell Alexander

Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui

Just a few months ago we featured Villa 9W – one of the Duncan Avenue Design Studio projects and analyzed it from the Feng Shui perspective. I like using Feng Shui concepts to make overly complicated scientific ideas more relatable and down-to-earth. It is fascinating how our knowledge of home design circled back thousands of years just to see that we’ve had it all figured out! Well, another thing just happened: the new generation of the workforce (Millennials) is in! They are very serious about health & wellness and in fact, (thanks to advancements in technology) work from the home office more than […]