Painting

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?

Prefer anime?

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.

Dot painting has become one of the most popular crafts. From greeting cards to scrapbooks, journals, rocks and more, dot painting crosses into all kinds of crafts. Learn the basic things you need to know to get started in dot painting

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.

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.

Taking care of your investment in art and crafts brushes and paints saves you lots of money. Learn how to care for all your art and craft brushes in just a few easy steps.

Have you ever tried painting with a toothbrush before? Check out this easy spray painting technique which uses toothbrush.

Top Five Endangered paintings of India which are on verge of extinction and need to be preserved by popularizing them. Roghan, Pattachitra, Phad, Kalighat and Kalamkari are paintings from India.

If you are an admirer of the Indian art, you must be familiar with the Madhubani paintings; the ancient folk art practised, on the mud walls and floors, of the villages. The Madhubani art has it’s roots in the Bihar state of India. They are popular even today, during festivals and special occasions.

Painting in similar tones. Learning through TV programs. Jerry Yarnell and Bob Ross styles of painting. Along with learning through paint nights.

Painting landscapes with acrylics is best done from an indoor location. Use a photographed scene as a model or look out a window for the scenery. Acrylics dry very quickly outdoors.

Frank C Pape is among the great artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

Ida Rentoul Outhwaite is among the artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" - she is best known for whimsical fairy and fairy tale images.

Harry Clarke is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

William Russell Flint is among the great artists associated with "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

Edmund Dulac is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

Kay Nielsen is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

Arthur Rackham is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.

Drawing and painting faces is fun and exciting. The portrait artist is a living camera duplicating the individual's appearance with pen and ink or painting with acrylics or oil paints.

Starting from Giotto in XIV century, the landscape is an important but complementary element of the paintings. It took at least 300 years for it to become an autonomous genre...

Be inspired by these watercolor paintings created with coffee.

Get these easy tips for painting on wood and for creating a faux barn wood finish! Lots of photos are included.

How I painted a surfboard using Molotow paint markers and lived to tell the tale.

Few media are as flexible as water colors. From strident hues down to the palest of tints, watercolors can be used to paint a variety of subjects. Learn what you need to know today to get started.

Artists are always looking for ways to touch up, and fix those less than perfect paintings. Here are three ways to upgrade and repair those otherwise discarded watercolor paintings.

The author of the world’s most famous portrait has significantly contributed to innovate the portraiture, a genre considered of secondary importance but very requested by rich and powerful people.....

Are you looking for best ways to sell your art? Below I reveal my top ten proven money-making options and ideas, along with tips on how to acheive maximum success as an artist.

Jan van Eyck ( 1395 - 9 July 1441), was born in Maaseik, Burgundian Netherlands. He was a flemish painter and considered one of the best Europeon painters of the 15th century. He was one of the earliest advocate of oil based paints and was traditionally regarded as the "father of oil painting"

For years I avoided watercolor because I believed the talk: Watercolor is HARD. This just isn’t so. I have a few simple tips and techniques to help you discover the beauty of watercolor for yourself.

Over the past several years Fantasy Art and Pinups have been gaining popularity at an unprecedented rate. Of course this has been building up over decades and some of the top artists have existed in obscurity for most of their careers.