In this collection of paintings merged with photographs, we explore the many ways that artists have mastered this form of mixed media.
Today, I feature famous abstract photographers who helped to shape how we see photography. They have pushed the boundaries of what is possible and show us
Arnaud Montagard's photographs of an American road trip look like Edward Hopper paintings.
When painting in plein air, artist Jeremy Sams scours the landscapes around his home in Archdale, North Carolina, for a spot that rouses all of his senses. “It begins in your initial journey, whether it’s a hike through a place of natural solitude with all of the smells and cool breezes or just a stroll down a street with the melodies of urban life,” he shares. He then paints sublime interpretations of the nearby landscape, relying on a realistic color palette in acrylic to render slightly blurred edges and the location’s generally serene qualities: overlaid by a dreamy haze, brooks reflect the surrounding trees, a small brood of chickens pecks at spring grass, and snow melts into a rocky stream. More
The ability to make us stop and contemplate an image is just one of the reasons Dubai-based artist Abdulla Elmaz has become a rising star...
Photographer Chris Craymer captured Jacklin painting in action in his Connecticut studio.
Exhibition dates: 20th February – 12th April 2009 Gerhard Richter (German, b. 1932) 9.4.89 10.1 x 14.8cm Oil on colour photograph There is something unsettling in …
Featured are some of the best portrait photographers from around the world. Bold portraits of celebrities to emotional shots, here is an inside look at portrait photography.
One of de Kooning's friends once asked her what it was like to work in the shadow of her husband, Willem de Kooning. She replied: "I don't paint in his shadow, I paint in his light.'"
Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.
About Man Covered in Powder, Rajasthan, India, 2009 - Steve McCurry Signed and affixed with photographer's edition label and numbered on reverse Digital c-type print Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper Edition of 30 Also available in two larger sizes, please contact the gallery for more information. Steve McCurry (born 1950) is best known for his evocative colour photographs that document both human struggles and joy. Having travelled the globe for over thirty years, McCurry has photographed warzones, burning oil fields, refugee camps, ship breaking yards and monsoons all over the world. A member of Magnum Photos since 1986, many of his images have become modern icons. Steve McCurry (born 1950) is best known for his evocative colour photographs that document both human struggles and joy. Having travelled the globe for over thirty years, McCurry has photographed warzones, burning oil fields, refugee camps, ship breaking yards and monsoons all over the world. A member of Magnum Photos since 1986, many of his images have become modern icons. UK representative for Steve McCurry Worldwide shipping available
Reference photos of actual landscapes make it much easier for artists to paint their own landscapes on canvas.
Alexander Zalokar est un photographe qui vit à Vienne en Autriche. Même si Alexander a étudié et obtenu un master en économie, l’art a toujours eu une pl
As Colombians decide whether to accept a ceasefire with the Farc, a look at the work of photographer Jesus Abad Colorado Lopez.
When Simon Kerola was a kid growing up in a Stockholm suburb, his father took him on adventures to beautiful and mysterious places. “I remember one time specifically when I…
If you’re like me, a bit proud and stoic, you may feel that holding on to the grudge is the one piece of control you have in a situation that left you confused, hurt, and angry. I think there is a tipping point where the baggage we carry becomes heavy enough that we’re forced to figure out a way to reconcile where bad blood festers.
A list of the most valuable photos ever sold. You'll never believe how much they're worth
Every detail has been recreated with amazing precision.
These 20 famous photographs are significant in history each for their own reason. Learn how photography has literally changed history.
Timeless . Painterly Photographic Portraits done in studio in New York and Europe textural atmospheric and romantic
Explore d. fernandez's 102 photos on Flickr!
When you point your camera at a random thing on the street, you usually don’t expect much. But in the vast sea of dull photos that fill your camera roll, one stands out. Call it a miracle, or a lovely surprise, but if you feel like the pic is superior in composition, style, lighting, and somewhat resembles a classical painting, it may be that you have just encountered “accidental renaissance.”
Discover and share the best in contemporary photography
'Self Reflection' at The Untitled Space, an extensive group show of 21 female artists on self-portraiture. From September 27 – October 8, 2016, The
Rare photos taken by Ansel Adams from the collection of David H Arrington, a passionate collector of Adams’ photographs from the beginning, will be offered for sale from 17 February at midday in Sotheby’s New York
Cristina Venedict is a Fine Art Portrait Photographer from Botosani, Romania. She fell in love with photography in 2010, after her son was born. In her words about passion for photography "To maintain my passion
Timeless . Painterly Photographic Portraits done in studio in New York and Europe textural atmospheric and romantic
A curated exhibition at the Robert Mann Gallery in New York this summer explores the approaches of 11 artists who take a needle and thread to photographs.
A retrospective exhibition for the significant 20th century photographer.
“Annie Leibovitz was born on October 2, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut. While studying painting at the San Francisco Art Institute, she took night classes in photography, and in 1970 she began doing…
mariavantwerpen-blog:
Huile sur toile
Fashion photographer Shae de Tar creates dreamy images that feel like spellbinding illusions. With her technique of handpainting photos she creates images that remind us of 1960′s concert posters. In her work, Shae de Tar combines well-curated clothing, vibrant colors and sensual female figures with a surreal aesthetic that gives it an atmospheric touch of […]
Arnaud Montagard's photographs of an American road trip look like Edward Hopper paintings.
