Painting

It can be difficult to know where to begin if you are new to acrylic painting. I am going to share with you today 5 beginner friendly acrylic painting techniques in order to help you get started. These techniques and tips are easy ways to improve your acrylic painting skills .

There's not too big of a list of materials needed for pastel painting, but there are some things that are essential. In this article I take you through what I believe to be the top items.

If you're new to painting with pastels, these three tips may help get you started with this beautiful medium.

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a famous painting which not only revolutionize use of colors and techniques but also inspired Cloud Debussy's famous orchestral work "La Mer". This article is about appreciating its journey from east to west, with its vivid awe inspiring beauty.

The Mughal Empire was the product of struggle with Afghans of the two founders, Babur and his son and successor Humayun . The good fortune and abilities of founders and builders along with prolonged political struggle led to the rise of Mughal Empire.

Black Square is a painting by Russian born artist Kazimir Malevich. The painting has achieved iconic status. The first version of the painting is said to have been completed in 1915. Black Square is meant to evoke] the experience of pure non-objectivity in the white emptiness of a liberated nothing.

The article discusses the concept of flowing time depicted within the painted titled Ophelia by John Everett Millais. He was one the founding member painters of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. As an art group, they sought a return to the rich detailing and compositions of Italian art.

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Why is art so often judged and does this hinder people from expressing thier creativity.

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I love the quick energy, and immediate rewards, of painting watercolor cards.

The author tries to show the specifiсity of Ukrainian postmodern in painting and other arts, such as vytynanka. He pays attention to the very original combination of folklore traditions rich in Ukrainian culture and modern search of artistic perception. M.Vaschenko is a bright example of it.

A simple and transformative art technique to bring your art to the next level

Author considers specifity of painter's perception of colors depending on different shadows of the Sun and the Moon. He shows how the notion Color differs in Nature and in the imagination of painters

An interview with one of Wiltshire's pet portrait artists. Lynda Rugg paints cats and dogs as well as wildlife from her home in Wiltshire in the UK.

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Every profession has tools of the trade but artists seem to have more than most. These are the 5 tools I use most often among hundreds of others.

A form of drawing that has been around in various cultures throughout history- Fresco paintings

The author considers influence of the royal game on the arts, especially, painting. The figures of chess, chessboard, rules attract the fantasy of painters.He shows how colors and lines may compliment successfully the subject of this game on pictures

Author considers a new trend in the realistic manner of painting. So called magic realism follows the creative works of the Ukrainian painter Yevgen Leschenko. Baptized in America as the founder of the paradize art he gathered and integrated the features of magic and everyday life in one whole.

Baidyanath Painting is the folk art of Jharkhand State of India which has portrayed the spirituality of the ancient city of Deogarh

Krita’s default resources are nothing to scoff at and fantastic out of the box. Having a specialist tool for a specialist job goes a long way. Whether you’re a professional artist or a hobbyist just looking to replicate Bob Ross, there are plenty of free brushes, canvases, and resources for Krita.

The Abhisarika is the most famous and frequently illustrated of the eight heroine. As a storm rages, a woman bravely makes her way through a forest teeming with challenges to find her lover. The hurricane and the perilous terrain foreshadow the difficulty and passion of her upcoming encounter.

I often get asked about my signature on my artwork. Here is my explanation and the story behind it.

There are many art societies out there dedicated to promoting artists and their work. Among the many benefits is the Signature Membership Award that is worth the trouble to achieve. This is how and why I got mine.

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood often used hidden symbolism within their painting to highlight the interplay between society and art. It is most apparent in paintings like William Holman Hunt's "The Hireling Shepherd"

Hen? Yeah it's art but what is it?

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So many signs left that someone may observe as art in the future.

Gond painting, one of the oldest paintings of the Gond tribes. It consists of detailed work of beliefs and cultures.

Colour is part of our lives, for most of us, but have you ever thought about the colour of music or of 'hearing' colours? Come with me on a journey from 1921 to the present day, visiting a composer and a colour-blind artist.

Kalamkari is one of the ancient hand painting styles. It was usually done by villagers in Andhra Pradesh on cotton cloth. It consists of fine details.

This article is all about Madhubani Art. It is a traditional art form. This art form reflects the culture, tradition and rituals of the Madhubani region of Bihar.

If you ever get frustrated when trying to add tiny lines that delineate whiskers on your animal portraits then please read further for two tricks that will help alleviate this issue. You'll be able to tackle whiskers on a watercolor animal painting like a pro.

Deceive the eye - is the literal French translation for Trompe-l'oeil. It's a painting technique meant to trick the eye into showing three different dimensions of a painting scene. Although becoming popular in the early 19th century, large Trompe-l'oeil murals go right back to the days of Pomeii.

Art is in the eye of the beholder, now how about art pieces that are said to be haunted and caused terrible things to happen to the owner or viewers of the painting. I guess in that case it should be art is the controller of the beholder. The paintings in this list are said to be the spawns of evil.

Artist Charles Criner created a piece of art titled "Trying to Catch Freedom." Slavery, the underground railroad, etc. become a part of his masterpiece. Learn the details of this painting in his own words.

A few friends answered what they thought it takes for an artist to be professional. Here are a few of the answers that were interesting.

This galaxy tutorial uses simple household items and is easy to do. I will be using acrylic paint on card stock for this painting. This is a good step by step for beginners who want to start making galaxy paintings.

Here are the top 5 Persian female illustrators to follow on social media right away! Iranian women are becoming more recognizable in Persian art and these 5 illustrators are the leading ones when it comes down to the young artists.

Starting an art therapy class in watercolor for senior citizens can be daunting. I have a few helpful hints and projects that may give you a kickstart to begin.

"Whaam!" is one of best known examples of Pop Art. It was created by the American artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1963.

I’ve been painting for about 50 years in oil, acrylic, ink, colored pencil, and watercolor. My favorite has become watercolor for its versatility and vibrancy. Here are a few tips to help you start successful paintings in watercolor.

How often have you started a painting and wondered how to handle a watercolor problem? Here are a few tips for the average watercolorist to think about when painting a masterpiece.

Watercolor has its own set of challenges and difficulties. Most people steer clear of it for fear of messing up. But there are so many things that watercolor does that no other medium will do. One of these is the wrinkled paper effect. I will show you how.

I'd like to introduce you to a phenomenal artist who invokes, evokes, and expresses emotion through the universal reach of The Arts. What's unique about this talented man is he's color-blind.