Tag: Brushstrokes

How Leonardo da Vinci Created a Metaphorical Battle of Light and Dark in His Brushstrokes

Christopher P Jones is the author of How to Read Paintings, an introduction to some of the most fascinating artworks in art history. Detail of ‘Saint John the Baptist’ (c. 1513–1516) by Leonardo da Vinci. Oil on walnut wood. 69 × 57 cm. Louvre Museum, Paris, Franc...

Brushstrokes of Imagination: Unleashing Creativity through the Canvas of Art and Life

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all you creative minds out there, let’s embark on a thrilling journey through the realm of creativity, where we’ll draw parallels between the world of painting, as seen through the lens of the masterclass with John Myatt, and the broader concept ...