Tag: Paintings

One of my favourite possessions is a stack of Edward Hopper postcards, each with a painting on the front. I look through them often. Some of the postcards I’ve pinned to the wall above my desk; others I use as bookmarks. They’re around me constantly. One aspect of Hopper’s art t...

This scene will probably sound familiar. You’re walking around a gallery with room after room full of artworks. You glance between the paintings in front of you, deciding which one you might linger over for a little longer. As you manoeuvre, you try to avoid stepping on the toes of someone ...

Édouard Manet’s painting A Bar at the Folies-Bergère has long been one of my favourite works of art. I’ve been looking at it for years, but it took me a long time to notice one tiny detail that easily goes unnoticed. The image shows a scene from the Folies-Berg...

Sometimes, being able to place a name against a method or device in art can help to see it more clearly. I’ve often found that widening my lexicon of art terms allows me to engage more meaningfully with individual works. It enables the identification of aesthetic choices and artistic techni...

Kristy Gordon, a contemporary painter renowned for her mastery in the genre of magical realism, captivates art enthusiasts with her imaginative and evocative oil paintings. Her stunning portfolio reflects a rich tapestry of subject matter inspired from the environment on earth and human’s fant...

Technology may be evolving faster than ever, but the fundamental way in which we consume information has remained the same. So what can our modern-day methods of visual communication learn from the very earliest forms of human art? Without getting too philosophical, illustration (as opposed to&nb...

This is my 4th attempt to share my watercolor portraits of my husband. Every other attempt resulted in an essay about a distantly related topic. That’s quite common for my Autisitc and ADHD mind. One topic triggers thoughts on another topic, which makes me think of something else, and sudde...

Irecently read about it on social media and reached a self-diagnosis of a condition that I suffer from called Notriphobia. Do you get it? No-trip-phobia — the fear of not having any trips booked. :) I have been collecting souvenirs from my travels since I was 7 years old. Thanks to my...

A woman is blindfolded and lowered to her knees. Her executioner stands patiently nearby, his fingers quietly reaching for a great metal axe. But with the blindfold, she is unable to find the block. She stretches out her hands and becomes unsteady on her knees, tilting to one side. She is just a ...

When is a painting complete? This question clearly haunts artists, as some will continue to work and rework the same piece over and over again. Some even attempt to make alterations after the work has been sold or collected, with English painter Francis Bacon being notorious for altering works du...

This is a remarkable image. The French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte sits astride a rearing steed, his arm raised into the air, his finger pointing onwards to the Alps mountain range which his soldiers are about to cross. I wonder how many paintings in the history of Western art have managed...

Gustav Klimt’s combination of intense compositions and abstract motifs gives his paintings a unique allure. His art is full of linear constructions and Art Nouveau curves — those whiplash ribbons that flex in spontaneous places, idealised from natural forms such as plant stems and flo...

Fairy tales and books about fantasy frequently feature mushroom homes. They are frequently shown as modest homes occupied by gnomes, fairies, and other fantastical creatures. The most realistic and intricate mushroom home paintings are also available. The mushroom homes should be depicted by the art...

Pichwai paintings are a form of traditional Indian art that originated in Rajasthan. These Indian paintings are known for their intricate detailing and vibrant colors and are typically created on cloth or paper. Pichwai paintings are often associated with Hindu religious themes and are used to decor...

I challenged myself to be more creative this year so I started painting. I’m not much of a painter so I wanted to start easy with a paint-by-number picture. Little did I know that it was more complicated than I thought. Here are some lessons I learned from this creative pursuit. Go...

What are the several kinds of horse painting? Should you buy a painting of a horse? Where should you display horse paintings and sculptures? You may have seen a lot of horse paintings, but have you ever wondered about or considered purchasing any? Are horse paintings suitable for homes? I&rsquo...

Miniature paintings are extremely intricate works of art that date back to the 7th century AD. In the past, they were painted on manuscripts that were either composed of dried palm leaves or painted on fabric. They represent the social mores and traditions of the time. The best examples of handmade ...

Simple as that: bare walls are not cozy and attractive. Any room in your house will be improved by the addition of Natural Color Painting. Your selection of the design ethos can say a lot about you. Your house should represent your uniqueness and have a homely sense. In this blog you would get to...

This article features in the book What Great Artworks Say, an examination of art’s most enthralling images, by Christopher P Jones. Lady with an Ermine (1483–1490) by Leonardo da Vinci. Oil and tempera on panel. 54.8 × 40.3 cm. National Museum, Kraków, Poland. Im...

For context, what you’re reading now is a submission for a final requirement in a College course that I am enrolled in, titled “Art Criticism”. My Professor has tasked me and my classmates to write and publish 10 separate articles on various disciplines and styles that had been tau...

Before we get into the actual information, can you guess the price of the following work of art? Artwork by Barnett Newman Most of you might not even consider buying it. But, in fact, this artwork is worth $84.2 million. Shocking, isn’t it? You must be thinking what makes i...

Art has the unparalleled ability to convey profound emotions, capture snapshots of history, and provoke thought on what it means to be human. From the solemnity of Rembrandt’s portraits to the vividness of Van Gogh’s sunflowers, paintings have been one of the most effective mediums to co...

In the realm of art, few names carry as much weight and intrigue as that of Pablo Picasso. His paintings are not just iconic; they are a gateway into the complexities of the human experience and the artistic evolution of the 20th century. But what exactly is it about Picasso’s works that has s...

This is my 4th attempt to share my watercolor portraits of my husband. Every other attempt resulted in an essay about a distantly related topic. That’s quite common for my Autisitc and ADHD mind. One topic triggers thoughts on another topic, which makes me think of something else, and sudde...

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin 7 June 1848–8 May 1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Gauguin is recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthesis style that was distinct from Impressionism. He spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time dep...

Look at this painting. What is going on in it? An ageing man is working at a wooden table. He has an ink quill in his hand and an open book before him. His work has been interrupted by a young boy. Their eyes are locked in an intense dialogue. The boy appears to be descending from above. Look at ...

The terms “wardrobe malfunction” and “nip-slip” entered our global collective consciousness thanks to Janet Jackson. No seriously, it all started at the infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime show incident with Justin Timberlake, in which he accidentally ripped off her b...

Several years ago, Dr. Penny Spikins, a lecturer in the archaeology department at the University of York and prehistoric history expert, was looking for signs of the development of humanity’s emotional intelligence and care for the ill in Ice Age cave art when she noticed a pattern with the re...

One of the earliest examples of portraiture in paintings can be found in ancient Egypt, where pharaohs and nobles were depicted in profile with symbolic gestures and hieroglyphic inscriptions. These images served as a form of propaganda, showcasing the power and authority of the ruling elite. Dur...

The story of art history begins with the ancient cave paintings found in various parts of the world, such as the famous Lascaux caves in France, dating back tens of thousands of years. These primitive artworks depict animals, human figures, and symbols, offering a glimpse into the lives and beliefs ...

This question clearly haunts artists, as some will continue to work and rework the same piece over and over again. Some even attempt to make alterations after the work has been sold or collected, with English painter Francis Bacon being notorious for altering works during the course of an exhibition...

Nowadays we can use all sorts of techniques to look down through layers of paint to discover what lies underneath a painting. As I showed when discussing the National Gallery of Art’s recent Vermeer exhibition, techniques like x-rays can reveal how artists changed compositions in their pa...

Nowadays we can use all sorts of techniques to look down through layers of paint to discover what lies underneath a painting. As I showed when discussing the National Gallery of Art’s recent Vermeer exhibition, techniques like x-rays can reveal how artists changed compositions in their pa...

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, traveling became an unsafe and a complicated scenario that most people have been avoiding, rightfully so. One of the things that I love doing when traveling to a country that I’ve never been to before it’s visiting museums and art galleries. If you too love...

Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is one of the most renowned and iconic paintings in the history of art. Completed around 1506 during the Italian Renaissance, this masterpiece is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it attracts millions of visitors each year. Here are several...

To walk through a museum is to backtrack along the thin tightrope of a timeline. Years unwind along lonely halls stamped with the significant integers of ancient artifacts. Plaques of text ascribe to them stories spanning generations of history, once real lives now relegated to blurbs readers will f...

I’m one month into this project today. It was just a day in the shop, working on furniture, so I wore a t-shirt and a cargo pants and vintage vans, plus a sweater. Gray is an iffy color for me. It’s almost always too soft. This charcoal is a really clear color though and I think it&rs...