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Abstract art Guides
new york times prints frida kahlo on newsprint
The New York Times publishes art on newsprint, the newspaper has been printing art on newsprint for a very long time. The New York Times publishes art in their Arts section, and people are already used to seeing art on newsprint. Tabloid newspapers have been publishing tabloid-sized reproductions of fine art for decades. However, the […]
The big thing about small things – Minimalist Brutalism
Minimalist Brutalism a blog about how the simple things in life can be the most beautiful. The name is inspired by the words of Robert Venturi, “Less is a bore”. Minimalism and brutalism are two design movements which started in 1950s and 1960s and became very popular in 1970s and 1980s. The objects from this […]
How did the artist achieve that effect? Let’s explore it by breaking it down
Art lessons often go something like this: “Here’s how you do it. Here’s the basic shape, and here’s how you shade it.” Which is all well and good, but it leaves out the most important part of any piece of art: what makes it cool? How did the artist achieve that effect? Let’s explore it […]
The Art of Mermaids
“The Art of Mermaids” is a blog about the sight of mermaids and great art. Mermaids are beautiful, interesting, and mythical creatures. I have been fascinated by them for as long as I can remember. When I was young, I was fascinated by stories about them and their magical world, and in my early teens […]
How to Choose an Art Gallery? Four Steps to Follow
Choosing an art gallery for your next contemporary art purchase can be difficult. In addition to being able to accurately assess the value of the art you wish to acquire, it is also important that you choose a reputable and trustworthy establishment. Most buyers are aware of the value of reputable art galleries and their […]
Caryatids, Medusa and the Parthenon Frieze
Many people are mystified by neoclassical art. They think it’s a style like any other – but if they try to describe what it looks like, they just sound like they’re talking about any other style. For example, when you ask them to name a painting in the neoclassical style, their answer is always the […]
How to Order Custom Doodle Art
Every one of you has a character. It is up to you to discover what your character is. For example, I’ve discovered that I am very whimsical. (Hailey says to me “Dad why are you so goofy?”) You can make a discovery of who you are by doodling or just expressing yourself freely with your […]
Colorful Paintings From The Renaissance
Colorful Paintings From The Renaissance is a blog about representational art. A great variety of resources, both online and in real life, are listed on this site. Colorful Paintings From The Renaissance is a blog about representational art. A great variety of resources, both online and in real life, are listed on this site. You’ll […]
DIY Art
A DIY blog about art and DIY projects and how sometimes less is actually more. Joker Art is a blog about DIY art projects and how sometimes less is actually more. You can find tutorials, art critiques, artist interviews and various other things on the site. It’s all about how you can make something beautiful […]
5 Things Every Beginning Artist Needs To Create Their First chibi art Piece
5 Things Every Beginning Artist Needs To Create Their First chibi art Piece: 1. A piece of paper or a canvas (if you are painting) 2. A pencil or a pen 3. A ruler 4. An eraser 5. A brush (if you are drawing on paper) There is a lot of information available online. There […]
Bringing art glass to life
Welcome to my blog. I hope you enjoy your visit! I started this blog because of my love for art glass. I have been creating glass art for 15 years and have worked at a number of studios in central Ohio. Some time ago, I decided to share my knowledge of the craft with others […]
make an original piece of cute art
Surely the best way to learn something is from someone who has actually done it. A blog about how to make cute art will be full of original, beautiful examples of cute art, because I have made them. Those who write so glibly about how to make cute art should be required to actually do […]