ArtsPainter
The Journal
What Is Mosaic Art And How Does It Work? A blog about the history of mosaic art, along with projects you can do at home.
Mosaic art is an ancient art form that is experiencing a resurgence in popularity today. What exactly is mosaic art and how does it work? Mosaic art is simply a picture or design made of small pieces of material like stone, glass, tile, brick, seashells or even crushed glass. A mosaic is formed by placing […]
Our Beautiful Driftwood Artwork Is Made From Real Wood
Hello, and welcome to our Driftwood Artwork blog! We’re glad you’ve found us, and we hope you’ll stick around. We’re a young company, but we’ve already created something beautiful that people love. Our Driftwood Artwork is made from real wood, and it’s made by hand. The process of creating it is both delicate and demanding; […]
Top 10 Portraits by Carrey
Jim Carrey started drawing portraits of famous people when he was in high school. He says that he was doing it for fun, and to practice his skills, but also to get inspiration from the world’s best works of art. A lot of artists use self-portraits as a way to learn how to draw others. […]
Top 10 Must-See Art Destinations In The World
The art world is full of fascinating and inspiring destinations, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when planning your next trip. We’ve carefully narrowed it down to ten must-see destinations in the world, which is sure to have those with an appreciation for art and culture salivating at the mouth. The museums […]
The Best Diamonds for Everyday Use
The decision as to what is the best diamond for everyday use is actually quite simple. The best diamond for you is the one that meets your needs and desires at a price that fits in your budget. Some diamonds do not fit this criteria, some do. An excellent diamond for everyday use is the […]
The World of Naoko Takeuchi
The World of Naoko Takeuchi: Fan art that explores the world of creator, Naoko Takeuchi. On October 7, 1992, Japan’s first Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon series made its debut in the monthly manga magazine Nakayoshi. The title character is Usagi Tsukino, a ditzy but good-hearted middle school student who falls in love with a guy […]
Beauty and The Nude
I have always been fascinated by the nude in art. In this blog I will discuss the artistic value of the female nude, its historical importance and why it is still relevant today. It is a common misconception that nudity is pornographic. This has become more and more apparent to me as I have begun […]
12 Reasons Why Tribal Art is All the Rage
I can’t get enough of it. The colors, the shapes, the motifs, the textures; the way they are made and what they are used for; their history…it all fascinates me. I have always been drawn to tribal art but have had a hard time exploring deeper into the subject. Now I am excited to share […]
Mural Art A Long History and an Important Future
Mural art has a long history. Since the times of ancient history, murals were used to decorate surfaces and walls, and they have always been produced using various techniques. This blog, which I call “Mural Art: A Long History and an Important Future,” is based on a class I taught at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater […]
The Basics of Drawing
The art of pencil drawing has been around for centuries, and continues to be a popular medium for new artists today. Pencil drawing is a great way to practice your skills and learn the fundamentals of shading and texture. The following tips will help you develop your pencil drawing skills. TIP 1: CHOOSE THE RIGHT […]
Top 6 Tips for Creating Beautiful Art with Paper
The history of art dates back to the very first cave paintings, which appeared thousands of years ago. The arts in their current form have been around for several hundred years. Many people are familiar with the great artists from this time period, but few know about the early development of paper art. During this […]
That’s not a Dog, This is a Good Boy!
“You see that’s not a dog, that’s a good boy.” That was the line from the movie Caddyshack, which I watched again this week, and I couldn’t help but remember the first time I heard it. I was watching with my father at his apartment in New York City. He had moved to New York […]