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Art Wolfe captures the beauty of nature

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art_wolfe_1Art Wolfe is a famous American photographer that is known for his impressive work with nature. He has performed several assignments for National Geographic and he has released over 60 photo books and instructional videos. Wolfe’s approach to nature photography combines elements of photojournalism and art photography. Wolfe lists his major influences as Ernst Haas and Eliot Porter. Wolfe has released more than 65 photo books and instructional videos of photographic techniques. The U.S. Postal Service has used Wolfe’s photographs on two stamps.
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Sculptures from paper by Patty and Allen Eckman

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001Unique works Patty and Allen Eckman. Do not be confused with a papier-mache - this is totally different things. The artists first mix acid-free pulp, use of raw cotton, it is determined to form a vacuum or compressed in the hands. This excess moisture is gradually removed, but the drying process is very long. When the mask is removed from the form, then begin the process of fine-tuning, the most subtle. Some parts are removed, some added, so is very thin the details. This is a very long process that sometimes takes months of work. What it is like the process of casting bronze. Finished product - a white, very light and with a lot of finest details
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