Combining allusions to both Renaissance and Pre-Raphaelite painting, Frank Cadogan Cowper’s Vanity celebrates beauty while cautioning against excessive self-regard. Unravel the painting’s influences in this th…
If you feel like a photo you just snapped somewhat resembles a classical painting, it may be that you have just encountered "accidental Renaissance".
Japanese design studio Nendo will conceive an immersive environment for a show of MC Escher’s works at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne
Nathaniel Wyeth (1911-1990) is the American inventor who gave the world the plastic Coke bottle. That was in the 1970s. Before then Coke and other soft drinks came in glass bottles, which you can …
The Met, 1897-99 (via) - an excellent start to a fabulous Steampunk ensemble. My favorites are the original gowns that unknowingly have that Steampunk flavor. I haven't been working on my wedding gown. I'm quite terrible and maybe lazy, but I just haven't felt like it.
Art history has never been so easy! A redditor DontTacoBoutIt posted this series of famous paintings and gave short but hilariously accurate explanations on how to recognize their authors. Commenters on Reddit and Imgur also started sharing their own ideas for artist identification. Check out the following examples, and don't hesitate to add your own!
The story of the invention of the love song, the world’s first algorithm, and the mathematics of transcendence.
If you feel like a photo you just snapped somewhat resembles a classical painting, it may be that you have just encountered "accidental Renaissance".
Learn how Andrea Kowch and her acrylic paintings transport viewers into eerie landscapes laden with stories dense with magic.
Christopher P Jones is the author of How to Read Paintings, an introduction to some of the most fascinating artworks in art history. For me, there are few works of art that so bravely depict life in…
I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
We see the familiar symbol everywhere — in text messages, signs, cakes, clothing, and more. But we also know the real heart looks nothing like it. Historian Marilyn Yalom tells us how the ana…
Matt Smith discusses why it's important to focus on your unique idea and not be fully tied to your reference (in the field or photos).
How to revive a tired shopper, art by Norman Rockwell... detail from 1958 Red Rose tea ad.
Uncover the essential steps to start oil painting. From canvas prep to understanding color basics, this guide will set you on the right path!
Learn how to paint fog and mist as well as other transient effects. Full step by step oil painting tutorial for beginners.
This guide on oil painting for beginners will teach you everything you need to know to get started with this amazing painting medium.
Learn about tree painting with acrylics. What colors to choose for the leaves and trunk. How to mix greens for trees. How to shade and highlight your trees.
When you watch some of the top artists paint, you may be wondering how they do it so fast! They seem to make every stroke without hesitation and the canvas quickly takes form and fills with color. The reason they are able to paint so fast is mostly due to experience. The top artists are
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!
Learn what to do before finishing a painting. What questions you should ask yourself before calling an oil painting done. Oil painting for beginners
Learn everthing you need to know before beginning acrylic painting. Find out which supplies you'll need, easy painting ideas for beginners, useful tips ...
When painting a landscape, it is essential that you are able to illustrate a visual "sense" of depth, through your brushstrokes, colors, and composition. We all know that this is important, but how exactly do you create a painting that does not appear flat and devoid of distance?
How can the pigment used in an imprimatura or 'toned ground' affect your painting. Learn how to use a toned ground to complement your work.
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The 10 Best Tutorials on How To Paint A Forest. Easy Step by Step Tutorials for Beginners!
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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!
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
Want to create smoother blends with your acrylic paint but are not sure how? Here are three helpful tips to get you started right!
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Learn how to develop your eye as an artist by painting what you see. Learning how to see like an artist, opens up enormous possibilities for your art!
