Seeing an actual painting, rather than a reproduction, can make a huge difference, according to artist Niko Chocheli. "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt van Rijn at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Sergieiev/Shutterstock
Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.