I’m fascinated with the idea of hybrid species, and I love imagining an animal that exists completely unbeknownst to us, fluttering around in the dark and unseen by human eyes, but all around us. Perhaps they are gathering up tiny scraps we’ve left behind or just resting for a moment on an old tin, long forgotten in the woods. This is the idea that led me to paint the first “mouserfly”.
And then I was aware. This wasn’t a new awareness. I had been aware before, and I was aware yet again. I was, aware. I was aware of a conflict. So deep and so old, that the existence of this universe…
20 Medieval Paintings of Cats That Just Look Nothing Like Them - World's largest collection of cat memes and other animals
20 Medieval Paintings of Cats That Just Look Nothing Like Them - World's largest collection of cat memes and other animals
Fascinating Paintings Of Artist Vanessa Stockard's Cat, Kevin - World's largest collection of cat memes and other animals
To mark the release of Mr Turner we look at the landscape painter’s ten essential artworks
Auguste Toulmouche’s 1866 painting “The Hesitant Fiancée” is making the rounds on TikTok FYPs across the globe, inviting women of all ages to not only marvel at and meme-ify the bride’s pissed off scowl, but see themselves in it, too.
Lately, I have been pondering a lot about the vast outer space, and the depths of the ocean; whether through an eloquent talk by Physicist, Bryan Cox , or an interview of Oceanographer, Silvia Earle . I had began drafting a story on this very topic, and one night; as I resolved to continue the tas
Bruno Pontiroli creates mind-bending explorations of the relationship between humans and animals, painting limber cows doing impressive handstands or an over-eager man embracing a large walrus, much to its chagrin. The artist shies away from labeling his work as Surrealist or Dadaist, instead proposing a new version of reality without categorization. Pontiroli will exhibit work with Galerie Klaus Kiefer at art KARLSRUHE from February 21 to 24, 2019 and with Fousion Gallery at Urvanity Art Madrid from February 28 to March 3, 2019. More
1. The Victorian “Two Penny Hangover”: How the term “hungover” originated At one of the first homeless shelters in London, for two pennies a night people could sleep resting over a rope (they were forbidden from lying down). It was called the “two-penny-hangover” and it may likely be where the term “hungover” originates from. Full…
Growing up can be a challenge, especially in the teenage years. Some people use writing or art as a creative outlet for all the emotions they keep inside.
cornflakesdoesart: althought I wanted to finish these while it was winter , it’s still snowing here so here, some warmly dressed folks!
Everyone’s talking about House Martins and their fuzzy pants, so I painted over them to make them into griffons. The Common House Griffon (original photo credit is to Steve Robinson)
Discover the key role color temperature plays in painting skin tones that have a realistic 'life' to them. Along with how to start mixing skin tone colors!
Is there a “special secret” to creating great paintings? Maybe — see how Jeremy Sams came to plein air, what his advice is for others and more, in this Q&A.
Learn three basic techniques for how to blend acrylic paint on any surface. Online tutorial plus guided video.
8 Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners
This guide will help you find the best acrylic paint for beginners. We'll cover the different types of acrylic paints, how to choose the right one, and what to look for when buying. #acrylicpaint
Learn about acrylic painting techniques for beginners. This guide will show you different strokes and acrylic brush techniques.
Here is a great resource for learning all about how to paint alla prima. Get started with these great tips for alla prima (wet on wet) painting techniques.
Want a smooth finish on your acrylic painting but keep getting brushstrokes? Here are some tips you can use to avoid brushstrokes in your painting. #brushstrokes #painting #avoidbrushstrokes
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Sketchbook Painting | Paint a Series of Sweet Treats to Practice the Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers In this class, we will create a series of “sweet treats” to practice our acrylic painting skills! When you don’t have a lot of time
Learn how to tone a canvas to prepare it for painting. Discover what the benefits of this technique are and how to apply it.
It's a great feeling once you finish a painting which you have long worked on and you are satisfied with the result. But your work does not finish there. There are a number of tasks which I recommend you do once you finish a painting. These tasks may not provide any immediate benefit, but let me assure
Learn how to create a sketch for painting with this step by step tutorial. Discover the importance of creating a painting sketch to start out your painting!
Want to create smoother blends with your acrylic paint but are not sure how? Here are three helpful tips to get you started right!
Claude Monet in Front of His House at Giverny, 1921 In this post, I will be taking a deeper look into one of my favorite artists, Claude Monet. Monet and many of the other great Impressionists have been instrumental to my own development as an artist, particularly in relation to color and brushwork. Like many
Tools to help you simplify while painting. Simplifying is important to be able to create clear and beautiful work. These tools help to see clear and concise
The EttaVee brand was born out of a need for vibrancy and color in my life. So I started painting with the vibrant colors that my soul was missing in those dreary months. After plenty of experimentation, I’ve found my favorite color combinations for mixing vibrant colors with acrylic paint. In this
Joaquín Sorolla, Return from Fishing, the Beach in Valencia, 1907 When I ask readers what they are struggling with most in painting, one of the most common replies is a struggle to paint looser and more relaxed. This is a common problem in painting. We tend to overthink and overcomplicate things. The end result is usually
