art

In the art world, a record was shattered yesterday. A painting by Leonardo DaVinci became the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction. The purchase price? $450 Million for a portrait of Jesus Christ. What type of art do you most enjoy looking at? Is there a favorite painter whose images you have on your wall?

As you take in the sights of the Seaside Park boardwalk, as it continues to rise and be revitalized, you'll no doubt take note of the massive piece of art that's now gracing the south side of the Playa Bowls shop.

"Rock Painting" is something new to my Wife and I. This past weekend it was "Drop a Rock Day" and that's when we discovered this new activity. People "paint" rocks with inspiring messages and you find them and collect them or re-hide somewhere else.  ...

Residents in Southern Ocean County have a new addition to their neighborhood that brings medicine & history together in one place! AtlantiCare had it's grand opening celebration of their new center located on Route 72 in Manahawkin this week. The new...

If your an artist here at the Jersey Shore and your looking for a venue to display your works then this might just be the answer for you. In Belmar there is a new trendy thing called "pop-up" art. Serenity By The Sea Too is becoming a destination spot for creative activities and pop up artists events. So ...

This new segment I'm calling "Daytripping" we love to get out and about and I want to share cool places we visit with you and maybe an idea for you and your Family. This segment features a visit to Grounds For Sculpture.  A unique art exhibit, in Hamilton Township, that celebrates the work of New Jersey artist Seward Johnson. It'...

If you pass through downtown Toms River today, you'll notice dozens of students working hard to get the town in the Halloween mood in a tradition that goes back decades.

    "I love photography as a hobby and I enjoy sharing my photos, many  from right here at the Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy taking some time to relax as I share my visions with you” ~ Shawn Michaels       The Biggest Cliche in Photography is Sunrise and Sunset ~ Catherine Opie       Some of the beautiful shots from sunrise at the WOBM boardwalk studio in Seaside Park.         Shine and... R

You've probably seen people at or near the beach, standing at their easels, painting the scenery around them.  Did you know that kind of artistry has a name?  It's called Plein Air painting.  That's French for Open Air and it's pronounced with a silent "I" like "Plen Air...

Have you been to Downtown Toms River this summer ? have you seen the "statues" ? On this edition of the Jersey Shore Journal, we will give you a behind the scenes look at the work of sculpture Brian Hanlon. Hanlon created the 20 statues located throughout the downtown area. Vis...