What draws you into your favorite pieces of art? Is it the use of color? The composition, perhaps? For Julie Gilbert Pollard, it’s the texture of the paint itself, specifically, in watercolor and oil paintings. “When I’m looking at paintings in a gallery or museum, the ones that cause me to stop in my tracks …
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This article on Sheldon Tapley by Daniel Brown first appeared in the May 2012 issue of The” artist magazine>. The Roman god of wine and revelry informs Bacchanal (oil on aluminum, 6×11), in which Sheldon Tapley places a book cover that shows a detail from Titian’s Bacchanal of the Andrians. The general air of abundance …
It’s Christmas Eve, and I want to share with you a peaceful, beautiful winter landscape painting. A gesture of peace and calm, if you will. When I came across the painting you see below by Christine Misencik Bunn, I thought, Perfect! It’s peaceful, it’s calm, and it’s a beautiful winter landscape! And then I read …
Congratulations to our January Artist of the Month, Susan Brandsema! Susan was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her painting Almost Home is below. Read more about how the artist how nature, photography and family all inspire her equally! Babylon, Long Island, NY ~ rsbabylon.fineartstudioonline.com Almost Home (oil, 11×14) by Susan Brandsema My …
This article on Ephraim Rubenstein, written by Judith Fairly, first appeared in the Auly/August 2012 issue of The” artist magazine>. To get the look of the pitted and weather-beaten stone in Selinunte I (mixed media, 38×50), Ephraim Rubenstein sprinkled salt into the washes when they were wet, As the ink wash dried, each grain of …
Today’s art tip comes from watercolor artist Birgit O’Connor, one of our popular artistmagazine.tv instructors. The following article about using a color mixing chart has great information about the why and how, including a free, downloadable template. Start here, then browse free previews of Birgit’s art video workshops at artistmagazine.tv, where you’ll find more than …
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I’m usually pretty good at keeping secrets, but Sarah Parks has one that’s too good not to share. Actually, she has several, and they all involve one thing: drawing basics. We’ll get to that in a moment, but first I want to tell you that Sarah’s Drawing Secrets Revealed is part of an exclusive Master …
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Today’s featured artist is Jo Toye, author of the new book, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting: Fun, Creative and Innovative Techniques. Stay tuned at artistmagazine–Jo will be joining our team of expert artists as a guest blogger! How to Make Abstract Art: A Tip for Beginners by Jo Toye As an experimental artist, it is easy …
This article on painting the abandoned house, written by Ephraim Rubenstein, originally appeared under the title “Life is a House” in the January/February 2014 issue of The” artist magazine>. . More than any place I know, Woodley, my home—and the subject of Woodley, Summer, Dawn (oil, 38×52)—imparts a sense of well-being. By this I mean it …
Michael Chesley Johnson knows plein air painting, and as a contributor to The Artist’s Magazine and an instructor for artistmagazine.tv, he often shares his expertise with students of pastel and oil. Preview his art workshop videos here (USE CODE WINTER30 FOR 30% OFF AT artistmagazine.TV THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2016, and see what he has to say …
Get an exclusive up-close look into the making of one of Jimmy Wright’s beautiful pastel paintings in this excerpt from The Artist’s Magazine. For a complete Q&A with the artist, plus a step-by-step pastel demonstration with Bill Hosner, a look inside a workshop with Duane Wakeham, and more, download the Pastel Painting with the Masters eMagazine …
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Congratulations to our February Artist of the Month, Linda Besse! Linda was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her painting In the Pink is below. Read more about what sparked her artistic interest and how one interaction with a child instilled a sense of self-appreciation in her. Meade, WA ~ besseart.com In the Pink (oil, 7.5×13.5) by Linda …
When it comes to visual arts, it’s a good idea to compare your understandings and practices with similar interests, especially when it comes to art business. You can model your own practices on the successes of those before and around you. That’s why, although we know you come to artistmagazine mainly for drawing and painting …
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The following article originally appeared in The Artist’s Magazine (December 2015). Subscribe to The Artist’s Magazine today so you never miss an issue! And, don’t miss out on the new Annual CDs from your favorite art magazines, including The Artist’s Magazine, Acrylic Artist, Watercolor Artist, Pastel Journal, Drawing, and Southwest Art. Custom Framing: What a …
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Today I bring you a special collection of thoughts and reflections on painting from some of the artists featured in The Art Students League of New York: Works and Wisdom from The Artist’s Magazine. This download contains 70 pages of master paintings that will leave you in awe, not to mention the art techniques and …
I’m sure that you don’t need me to tell you how important pets are in our lives. My family lost our dog of 13 years last November, and between you and me, I’m still grieving for her. Dogs, cats, and as I recently learned from a distant friend on Facebook, even birds can have a …
In the April 2016 issue of The Artist’s Magazine we profiled mixed media artist Steven Spazuk and his unusual choice in medium in our “Artist’s Life” column. Below is a more in-depth conversation with the artist, along with more images of his work. Be sure to order your copy of the April 2016 issue here, or …
Congratulations to our March Artist of the Month, watercolor artist Florence M. Cichocki! Florence was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Coke Machine is below. Read more about the artist and the great impact her own father’s art continues to have on her life and career. Northampton, MA ~ fmcwatercolors.com Coke Machine (watercolor, 12×18) by Florence …
This article on painting fleshtones, written by Koo Schadler, first appeared in the September 2015 issue of The” artist magazine>. Although my primary medium is egg tempera, for many years I studied oil painting with Numael Pulido. His portrait of painter Juan Ramírez, Juan (oil on gessoed hardboard panel,14×11), beautifully exemplifies the use of warm and …
Get insights and techniques for painting the city with Cityscapes: Paint Urban Landscapes in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Pastel. In this new eMagazine, you’ll see how artists such as Mike Barr, Iain Stewart, Constance LaPolombara and Jaye Schlesinger come up with amazing cityscapes that display a wonderful range of styles. Today’s feature is a peek at …
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Like many subjects in art, landscape paintings can tell a story, taking the viewer to a different place and time. Whether the place is real or imaginary, it should be convincing, making us feel as though it perhaps could exist, even if only within our minds. Putting the rules of perspective into good use can …
Congratulations to our April 2016 Artist of the Month, Elizabeth Barlow! Elizabeth was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Hers is seen below. Read more about the artists process and how having an artist for a father helped shape her own creative vision. Pebble Beach, CA ~ elizabethbarlowart.com Hers (oil on linen, 30×30) by …
This article on John Agnew and his scratchboard art, written by Meredith E. Lewis, first appeared in the July/August 2012 issue of The” artist magazine>. “I photographed young saltwater or estuarine crocodiles at a crocodile farm in Thailand,” says John Agnew, “and drew them in a mangrove swamp, their favored habitat, for Three Young Salties (scratchboard, …
Don’t be intimidated by oil painting! In today’s lesson, learn how to take a blank canvas and turn it into the painting you’ve only been thinking about creating. Because there are several ways to begin an oil painting, use this guidance from Julie Gilbert Pollard, author of Discover Oil Painting and the featured instructor of …
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The eyes are usually the most important element in my pieces. It is where I aim to have the most detail, contrast, and crispness, in an effort to draw the viewer to it. Red-Breasted Nuthatch (graphite and acrylic, 12×9) by David Kitler. Browse his painting and drawing lessons here! Below is a seven-step drawing demonstration …
In the June 2016 issue of The Artist’s Magazine we feature the abstract art from the young artist Niam Jain. At 13-years-old Jain’s unique abstract work helps express that which he cannot: his voice. Jain falls on the autism spectrum, and with his communication limited, he sought an outlet to help give meaning to his innermost feelings. His work …
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A Short Drawing Lesson in Broad-stroke Use short strokes with the chisel point of a pencil to create realistic texture in your landscapes. By Carl Purcell, author of Your Artist’s Brain, from which the following is an excerpt. Rock walls In drawing rock walls, you must think like the mason—alternate the size of the stones to create …
Focus on Facial Features: Drawing The Ears Understanding the basic structures of the various facial features goes a long way in achieving a realistic depiction. By Paul Leveille The features are what make human faces so interesting. Although most features are constructed similarly from person to person, each individual still exhibits subtle and not …
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Focus on the Features: The Nose Understanding the basic structures of the various facial features goes a long way in achieving a realistic depiction. (An excerpt from Drawing Expressive Portraits) By Paul Leveille The features are what make human faces so interesting. Although most features are constructed similarly from person to person, each individual …
Congratulations to our May 2016 Artist of the Month, Lynn Welker! Lynn was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Hidden Bridge is seen below. Read more about the artist below and what she values most about experimentation Newport Beach, CA ~ lynnwelker.com Hidden Bridge (acrylic, collage, acrylic ink, gesso on 300 lb. hot press …
Draw, Doodle and Dream Use your sketchbook to expand your understanding of the structures in the world around you. (A sketching lesson excerpted from Your Artist’s Brain) By Carl Purcell The kinds of drawings you do in your sketchbook will vary depending on your reasons for rendering them. I’d like to explore the sketchbook as a …
This article on Jaye Schlesinger by Lisa Wurster-Dolan first appeared in the July/August 2012 issue of The” artist magazine>. “Party Bags (oil, 16×16) presented countless challenges because of the complicated designs on the bags,” says Jaye Schlesinger. “I relied heavily on my photo references to visualize the distorted patterns in the creases.” Shopping bags are a kind …
As published in the April 2016 issue of The Artist’s Magazine, a few readers shared their grievances with our coverage of abstract artist Hildy Maze (“In Tune With Time,” January/February 2016) through letters to the editor. We’ve since received so many letters in response to and in favor of featuring nonobjective art that we’ve decided to shares …
About a year ago I went on a weekend trip with some friends to visit New York City, specifically to see a Broadway show. Coming from the rolling hills of Kentucky, I can only describe Manhattan as somewhat surreal. From my brief time there, I know now why so many are in love with it, …
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Try this: Without moving your head, pick a focal point in front of you and then take in what you can see in your peripheral vision. I’m guessing that it goes beyond what you normally include in a drawing, if for no other reason than because the paper isn’t big enough. Marc Taro Holmes, who …
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My plein air painting Barn at Dusk was created with a value underpainting that combines both local and complementary color. [Click here to order your “Passion for Plein Air” painting pack!] 1. My surface is a Dakota Wallis board. Because of the light source, the setting was very bright so I used a white board …
It’s something that has crossed all of our minds when we come up with a new idea, sometimes even stopping us dead in our tracks. It’s that little voice, saying, “It has already been done.” Upon hearing this voice, I go from the natural high of excitement at the possibilities of a project to a …
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Congratulations to our June 2016 Artist of the Month, Soon Warren! Warren was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Hearts in Heart is seen below. Read more about the artist below and why she considers creating art more than just a job. Fort Worth, Texas ~ soonwarren.com Hearts in Heart (watercolor on …
Today it’s my pleasure to bring you inspiring words of advice from Maureen Killaby, who has mastered the art of drawing and finds pleasure in sharing her knowledge with those on the same path. Maureen tells us that she began her art journey at the age of 40, after first earning a degree in law. …
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Kids are cute, right? Their round little cheeks, bright eyes, and spunky behavior is enough to make us say, “awww,” and sometimes, inspire us to capture their spontaneous moments in art. Creating a realistic portrait drawing of a child takes extra care, though, as Carrie Stuart Parks is here to remind you. Just as the …
This article on painting rocks in oil, by Albert Handell, first appeared in the June 2015 issue of The” artist magazine>. Rock Ledge (oil on linen, 16×20) Painting rocks, for me, is, in part, a matter of contrasts and harmonized similarities. Contrasts can consist of lights and darks; large areas and smaller areas; and sharp edges, lost …
In this guest blog post about art business, Nicole Alger shares her experience on how she became a professional artist. To learn more about establishing a career in fine art, order your copy of the 2016 Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market book, which includes a free one-year subscription to ArtistsMarketOnline.com. Nicole was a finalist in The …
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The following is a landscape painting online extra from The Artist’s Magazine (click here to download the complete issue). Elevators Near the Vermillion River (before completion) by Randall Exon Homing In “My goal is to paint something convincing,” says Randall Exon. “There’s a certain type of authenticity that I think I can only reach through my …
Acrylic paint has many properties that make it unique and versatile. Acrylic sticks to acrylic, so you can add layer upon layer of paint in a variety of ways. You can paint with acrylic on most porous, non-oily surfaces. You can also paint with oils over acrylics (but not acrylics over oils). Read on for …
Congratulations to our July 2016 Artist of the Month, Tong Luo! Luo was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! His piece Lonely Girl can be seen below. Read more about Luo, his art education, what he tries to accomplish with his vision, and who has been a constant source of inspiration throughout his life. Guangzhou, China …
For many of us, summer is in full swing, which means plenty of opportunities to take your sketchbook beyond your house, studio or classroom and spend time drawing the world around you. And what a bustling world it is! With festivals and fairs, baseball games, parades and outdoor concerts, you have endless subjects to choose …
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Our newest figure drawing demonstration comes from one of your favorite teachers, Sarah A. Parks! Two of her Drawing Secrets Revealed video downloads are included in an exclusive offer along with the eBook Figure Drawing in Proportion by Michael Massen. Click here for this Figure Drawing Made Easy collection today. ~Cherie Figure Drawing: How to …
The following palette knife demonstration is brought to you by The Artist’s Magazine. Get the complete issue feature Deborah Quinn-Munson, or click here to subscribe to The Artist’s Magazine. Using a Palette Knife for an Oil Landscape Painting “My painting style is representational with emphasis on a strong abstract structure, contrasting values and bold paint …
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In this guest blog post about art business, artist Kristy Gordon shares her advice for working with galleries and more. Her work is featured in the September 2015 issue of The Artist’s Magazine (get the issue here!) The Do’s and Don’ts of Navigating the Art World by Kristy Gordon Twelve years ago I took the leap …
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Congratulations to our August 2016 Artist of the Month, Cap Pannell! Pannell was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! His piece Winter Afternoon at White Rock Lake can be seen below. Read more about Pannell and why he would rather be called a painter than an artist. Winter Afternoon at White Rock Lake (oil on canvas, …
Sometimes I hear words of wisdom, and while they sound nice, they don’t necessarily click right away. It takes my own experiences to truly grasp the meaning and let it make its mark. What I’ve learned first-hand, for example, is that when we encounter a challenge that elicits strong emotions, we can look at a …
This article on still life artist Harriet Shorr, written by Rick Stull, originally appeared in the January/February 2011 issue of The” artist magazine>. Painted in 2008, Birdsong (oil, 72×46), with its limited number of objects, harks back to the sparseness seen in Harriet Shorr’s still life paintings from the 1970s and 1980s. Still life …
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In the October 2016 issue of The Artist’s Magazine, we talk with Colleen Houston, the Vice President of Programs and Operations at ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio. Best known for the more than 100 street art murals, the non-profit organization does much more than simply beautify the Queen City outwardly. Read what Houston has to say about ArtWorks and …
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The Exploring Color Workshop kit is one of our newest collections, and includes Nita Leland’s Exploring Color Workshop 30th Anniversary Edition, Confident Color and her Color Scheme Selector (color wheel). Get it today while supplies last! Also, The” artist magazine> All Media Art Competition is open for entries through mid-October. Take advantage of the resources above, …
Oil painting takes center stage in today’s newsletter, featuring New Realism, a newly released magazine that celebrates the work of 27 masters who share their secrets. To give you a taste, here’s a step-by-step oil painting demonstration from Robin Smith, who Ephraim Rubenstein refers to as “one of the finest portrait/figure painters working today,” who …
Une peinture à l'huile qui embrasse l'humanité (et une démo en 7 étapes)Lire plus »
One Man’s Ocean Pollution Is Another’s Sculptures Artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi and the Washed Ashore movement create environmental awareness out of ocean debris and litter in the form of sculptures. by McKenzie Graham A vacation on the beach is an iconic American getaway. Visions of cottages, crumbling sand castles, zinc-smeared noses and pristine beaches are …
Celebrating Life and Mourning Loss We remember the Emanuel Nine through the portraits of nine artists at Charleston, N.C.’s Principle Gallery. On June 17, 2015, a gunman murdered nine parishioners of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. To remember these lives, nine artists worked with Principle Gallery in Charleston to paint commemorative …
Congratulations to our September 2016 Artist of the Month, David Caesar! Caesar was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! His piece Arrow can be seen below. Read more about Caesar and the project he’s currently working on that he hopes to spend decades perfecting. Guelph, Ontario ~ davidcaesar.com Arrow (acrylic on hardboard, 30×52) by David Caesar I began drawing …
To make a collage that will last for years, you need to use a glue that’s up to the job. Collage artist Jonathan Talbot gives his recommendations and tips. This article originally appeared in the March 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine and scroll down to learn how to make your own collage paper–combine these two …
Focus on the Facial Features: The Mouth Understanding the basic structures of the various facial features goes a long way in achieving a realistic depiction. (An excerpt from Drawing Expressive Portraits) By Paul Leveille Pin this! Watch Your Mouth The face’s most animated feature is the mouth, which is constantly changing with every mood and expression. The …
Oil painter Nancy Boren is our October 2016 Artist of the Month! Boren was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Mamma Mia! can be seen below. Read more about Boren and how the support from her family pushes her to do her best work. The Colony, Texas ~ nancyboren.com Mamma Mia! (oil, 30×20) by Nancy Boren …
Editor’s Note: I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Jackson in person when he was filming his newest watercolor painting workshops with artistmagazineTV, and I’m very excited to share with you some of the bonus painting clips we have (scroll down for one of my faves)! Paul’s accompanied article “Watercolor Techniques: Painting Silver and Gold” …
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Through our Over 60 Competition, we’ve had the pleasure of getting know so many amazing, inspiring artists, some of which are coming back to art after a period away, or picking up the practice after retirement. Learn more below from 3 of our favorite oil painters, each with their own unique process and story. John Seerey-Lester …
In the November 2016 issue of The Artist’s Magazine we get to know oil painter Nathan Seay, who strives to look beyond the figure and consider how the sitter fits into the world around him. Read Seay’s own words below about his process and how his travels changed his art. Just Tea (oil on canvas, 36×48) …
Jerry Weiss shows us how we works in the studio in our November 2016 issue for a session on figure painting, and how the creative mind is constantly in flux. Late this spring I returned to paint in my studio after an absence of some months. My subject was a talented student artist who agreed to …
Oil painter John Howard Sanden takes a look back at his work and his process through the years in a Q&A with The Artist’s Magazine. His Majesty The Alafin Of Oyo (oil on canvas, 92×60) What has changed for you over the course of your career? Everything in my long life and long career is dated …
Trompe l’oeil paintings by Richard Whitten lure the viewer with the illusion of space and depth. One may well imagine reaching out to grasp a striped ball or stepping through an archway to explore mysterious passageways. Then there are the attention-grabbing nonrectangular “frames.” Are these works paintings or sculptures? Those frames, however, are not frames, but …
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Andrew Conklin’s figure work was featured in The Artist’s Magazine’s Oct 2016 issue, and we loved it so much that we wanted to include more of his instruction online! Follow along to see how he completes a figure painting in oil in five steps. Here’s a short excerpt from the feature: The working environment of …
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Jaye Schlesinger finds an evocative subject in packaging (like in this Tiffany & Co. bag). We’re proud to announce that she is the still life judge for The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition (now accepting entries). Here Jaye shares a free oil painting lesson, excerpted from The Artist’s Magazine, on how she created this still life. …
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Congratulations to pastel artist Rita Kirkman as our December Artist of the Month! Kirkman was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece 9 can be seen below. Read more about Kirkman and her process below. New Braunfels, Texas ~ ritakirkman.com 9 (pastel, 16×16) by Rita Kirkman I began drawing portraits of family and …
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Oil painter Jason Chi-Han Cheng’s talents stretch far beyond the stroke of his brush. As a tattoo artist, Cheng creates history; as an oil painter, he memorializes it. Read his story about The Crossing below. San Francisco, California • jasonchihancheng.com The Crossing (oil on three panels, 26×40) by Jason Chi-Han Cheng I’m a tattoo artist; I find the process profound …
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Congratulations to oil painter Julia Eva Bacon, our January Artist of the Month! Bacon was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Soul Mates can be seen below. Read more about Bacon below and how meeting the love of her life helped inspire the work below. Battleboro, Vermont ~ woodrabbitarts.com Soul Mates (oil on canvas, 16×40) …
Janvier 2017 Artiste du mois | Peintre à l'huile Julia Eva BaconLire plus »
This article on oil paints is by Michael Skalka, chair of the subcommittee on artist’s materials for ASTM International. It first appeared as the Ask the Experts column in the November 2009 issue of The” artist magazine>. Q. I’ve heard people say that painting with traditional and water-soluble oils poses health hazards for the painter. …
I have in my hands a book that’s heavy with history and insights, and while it’s my job to tell you about it, I feel small in comparison to the subject of the book. He’s more than a person. He’s an icon. So I bring you today’s blog post with a humble bow to Vincent van …
If you’re in a creative rut and you can’t get out, you’re not alone! Here, oil painter Joshua LaRock walks us through different ways to work out problems you may face with a project. Problem Solving by Joshua LaRock Master drawing: Learn to put aside assumed ideas of what you are looking at, and educate …
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As seen in The Artist’s Magazine’s March issue, Dan Thompson walks us through his oil demo with a deep concentration on grisaille. FROM GRISAILLE TO COLOR by Dan Thompson 1. Open grisaille: I had the honor of painting Jack in Studio Six of The Art Students League of New York. This was the room of Kenneth …
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Oil painter Glenn Harren shares with The Artist’s Magazine his process and inspiration. The Thompsons (oil on canvas, 60×50) by Glenn Harren I started studying art in junior high, and when I was able to drive, I studied in private studios around Pennsylvania. I went to artist and teacher Nelson Shanks, who sent me to study …
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Congratulations to oil painter Kelly Birkenruth, our February Artist of the Month! Birkenruth was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her piece Limes and Laughs can be seen below. Read more about the artist and why the limes in the piece were a fun challenge for her. Avon, Connecticut ~ kellybirkenruth.com Limes and Laughs (oil on panel, …
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In this oil demo, Gregg Kreutz returns to the site of the 2015 Nude in Nature Workshop and, with the same model, posing as she had during Kreutz’s class, he painted this study. ~ 1. Positioning: First Kreutz lays in a rough approximation of the general shape of the model. At issue isn’t accuracy or finesse …
Katie O’Hagan walks us through this oil portait demo in 4 easy-to-follow steps. ~ 1. Starting with the Eye: As usual, I start with the eye. Prussian blue is a recent addition to my palette; I use it mainly when painting the white part of the eye, which requires the tiniest amount of the color. …
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Sandrine Pelissier was a winner in The Artist’s Magazine‘s 2013 All Media Art Competition (mixed media and collage art category). She created her winning painting, Recycling Life (below), in response to thoughts about circularity—“the way everything gets recycled in nature.” The foreground of the painting is a collage landscape of newspaper obituary clippings, signifying that …
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Portraits of Holocaust survivors might well be considered the work of decades because truly surviving such a traumatic upheaval goes far beyond living through the experience. Surviving, in its fullest sense, entails thriving—going on to rebuild a life and, eventually, look back upon the days before, during and after the Holocaust to see the complex threads …
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Congratulations to our March 2017 Artist of the Month, Nicholas Stirling! Stirling was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! His piece Stoic can be seen below. Read more about the artist below and why this piece resonates with him in these changing times. Ontario, Canada ~ nstirling.com/oil-paintings-gallery Stoic (oils and resins on wood, 30×40) by Nicholas …
In last year’s Annual Art Competition, we had the pleasure of getting to know oil artist Kadir Nelson. His piece A Hole in the Roof puts a unique spin on figurative work; it’s brimming with personality and story. Read below for a more in-depth conversation with the artist about his process and inspiration, and don’t …
Check out all the current art competitions you can enter right now and learn how to submit your work for a chance for cash prizes, publicity, and more! In the 2015 Student Competition, we met Devon Rodriguez, an inspiring, young portrait and figure artist. His work has continued to improve and evolve ever since. Take a …
Pleins feux sur le concours étudiant | Artiste de l'huile Devon RodriguezLire plus »
When you’re in a creative rut, it’s hard to find the inspiration to get out of it. That’s why we’ve asked 3 amazing artists for their tips on how to work with certain subjects. Read more below, and be sure to enter the Annual Art Competition. ~~ Landscape – Jerry N. Weiss Spend some time …
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Painting the mouth isn’t generally the first thing we think of when considering the most expressive feature of a portrait. Eyes usually get top billing. However, the expressive potential of the mouth isn’t to be ignored. The mouth conveys emotion, attitude and personality—not to mention age and physical conditions. Let’s check out a sampling of at how the masters went …
Peindre la bouche: Les leçons des maîtres par Candace BohannonLire plus »
Congratulations to our April 2017 Artist of the Month, Elaine Kurie! Kurie was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine‘s Annual Art Competition! Her still life Egg can be seen below. Read more about the artist and how she finds inspiration from the concept “less is more.” elainekuriestudio.com Egg (oil on linen, 24×36) by Elaine Kurie April 2017 Artist of the …
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Framing tips on hardware may not seem exciting, but understanding the function and limitations of various types of screws, hangers, and wires will ensure that your framed drawings and paintings are properly supported when displayed. Take a little time to tackle the terminology and technicalities. Your art deserves nothing less. Framing Tips: The Skinny on …
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Through the Shoals (watercolor and gouache, 11×28) by Beatrice Bork Wildlife artist Beatrice Bork is our May 2017 Artist of the Month! Bork was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine’s Annual Art Competition. Her wildlife painting Through the Shoals is seen below. Read more about the artist and her inspirations! beatricebork.com Who I Am Wildlife …
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So, you’re an artist. CONGRATULATIONS! We love you already! Artists Magazine’s Annual Art Competition is a pretty big deal, and I can probably read your mind. Watch me. You’re probably thinking…why should I care about entering the Annual Art Competition? What chance do I have at winning? How can this help motivate me? What others ways can I …
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The Guide’s Home, Algonquin by Arthur Lismer, 1914, oil painting. 15 Steps to Raise the Roof with Perspective Drawing Imagine a little cottage on a hill. It’s got a couple of windows letting in the light, a chimney with a puff of smoke wafting out, an inviting door painted a bright color, and a sweet …
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How to Use a Painting Knife If you’ve ever spread frosting on a cake, you have an idea of the textural possibilities when using a painting knife to create an oil painting. Different from painting with a brush, this process can help you achieve a variety of effects, from the sweeping strokes associated with impasto …
Turning Darkness Into Light One of our fellow members of the Artist’s Network and editor of The Artist’s Magazine, Maureen Bloomfield, had the honor of speaking at the recent 150th Anniversary celebration of the American Watercolor Society. Her speech was so moving, we wanted to share it with those of you who could not attend …
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There’s no better time than now to perfect your basic drawing skills. Begin with this basic still life drawing lesson from Steven Levin and The Artist’s Magazine. Then, check out the instructional video, Top 10 Art Techniques: Pencil Drawing, to learn key methods to start honing your pencil drawing skills. it includes a review of …
Techniques de dessin de base: Dessinez une nature morte captivante en 5 étapesLire plus »
Portrait of Maria Serra Pallavicino by Peter Paul Rubens, oil painting. Modern Oil Painting Needs an Old Master’s Boost: Glazing “Just as we can look deep within a ruby so can we look deep within a skillful glaze.” Powerful words from Michael Wilcox but he knows that of which he speaks–and delivers! The author of …
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Patricia Schappler | Graphite and Collage Patricia Schappler’s graphite and collage work gave us pause during last year’s Annual Art Competition. We wanted to get to know the artist a little bit better—what she loves about art, what inspires her to create, and her unique ability to trust the art to take her into directions …
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Do you love the luminosity of stained glass? Then you’ll be happy to know that you can achieve clear, glowing colors in your oil paintings with multiple transparent glazes. These radiant layers give objects depth and form, so they seem to lift off the painting surface. Below artist Arleta Pech demonstrates step-by-step how to do …
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Cookbook art is the perfect blend of our two favorite things: food and art. What better way to kick off the start of summer than indulging our eyes and our taste buds all at the same time? Let’s dig in! 365 Days of Delicious Foods — David Meldrum Collage, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink on …
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (digital) by Amanda Penley Twenty years ago today, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the U.K. The U.S. was next with a title change to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and publication on September 1, 1998—which happens to be the first day of …
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Blue Danube by Nancy Reyner, acrylic painting and gold leaf. Nancy Reyner Leads an Acrylic Revolution Sometimes we just need a little revolt. Just a little push or change to make us take nothing for granted. It’s that way in art and in life. For life…I’ll leave your personal revolts to you, lol. But in …
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images Learn to Draw with Markers and Ink like a Pro Drawing with markers offers almost instant gratification—markers are simple to use, require little prep time and dry quickly. Because the marking material is fluid, the smooth marks are unlike those made by dry drawing mediums. Drawing with markers will offer you …
Ce que vous devez savoir avant de dessiner avec des marqueurs et de l'encreLire plus »
5 Reasons Why We Should Give MS Paint a Chance While the rest of us were doodling around in Microsoft Paint after school in the 90s, one artist made a full-blown career out of it. Yes, you read that right. Poolside Views, drawn from MS Paint, by Miranda Lorikeet “It feels like losing an old friend.” …
Portrait Art That Is Realistic and Compelling Starts Here Have you ever paid attention to how body language expresses an unspoken language? It’s fascinating how even minor movements can send a message of tension, flirtation, or annoyance. While some of this comes from subtle hand gestures or posture, much of it comes from the “windows …
Faites ceci pour obtenir des yeux réalistes dans vos portraitsLire plus »
Goodbye Summer, Hello Internship! Richard Whitten’s intern, Ashley Pelletier, is working on underpainting for a series of small experimental paintings. We know how important it is to land an art residency or internship. We also know how hard it is to feel noticed, and we want to help. It’s time to set aside the …
3 astuces d'initiés pour décrocher le stage d'art de vos rêvesLire plus »
Headed North by Julie Gilbert Pollard, oil painting. Add a Glow to Your Landscape Canvas It’s no secret that landscape paintings filled with stunning light make us feel something extra, right? Sunsets on a landscape canvas can transport us to a time and place of serenity and calm. Painting during that spectacular time of day known as the …
Figure drawings and sketches by Ilya Repin. Article contributions from Mark Gottsegen and Bill Tilton Easy Ways of Making Figure Drawings When you get comfortable creating figure drawings or sketchings, you watch your whole world change. Every person — waiting in line in front of you, sitting at a table across from you at a …
Spruce Up Your Landscape Paintings Regardless of the season, adding foliage effects can take your landscape paintings to the next level of success. And, when it comes to seasonal foliage, I love it all. I am equally entranced by the lively greens of spring and summer foliage as I am with the rich oranges, golds …
Le feuillage est la cerise au sommet de vos peintures de paysagesLire plus »
Don’t Get Lost in Figure Drawing The mapping out stage of a figure drawing is crucial, whether it stays in your sketchbook or eventually lead to a final painting. It’s vital to consider the small individual shapes you see and also how those shapes line up with other parts of the body. Artist Vincent Giarrano shares …
A New Orbit, Good Friends Join Us and the Artists Network Relaunch Everyone looks at change differently but here at Artists Network, we love it. Mostly because as artists we know that beautiful things (and usually paint-splattered jeans) come out of creative chaos. I want to take this opportunity to bring you behind the scenes …
Dans les coulisses de nos 4 nouveaux looks artistiquesLire plus »
Sketchbook Tour with Artist Matt Rota “I practice what I teach, and I teach what I was taught—and that’s to draw from life and to draw on location.” So says Matt Rota, an artist known for his high-impact graphic illustrations and urban sketching work. “From this regular practice I’ve learned how to create forceful narratives and compositions that …
Written by John Eischeid Illustration by Matt Rota An Iconic Art World Empire… The name still glows in neon just off Canal Street in New York City, though now obscured by window glare. The glass on the doors reflects late-model, luxury SUVs as the words “Pearl Paint” smolder in red and white beneath the vans’ …
There are many different shades of blue that have changed the art scene. Cobalt Blue, Prussian Blue and more have expanded the blue palette for artists. Another blue is taking center stage. Ultramarine is ultra chic, and it’s here to stay. Enjoy this edition of Color Story, one of the many features from the newly relaunched …
At first glance, a limited palette may seem like a crutch to your creativity. Why use less when there’s an entire world of color out there at your fingertips? Below, Kathleen McDonnell shares with Artists Magazine just how we can take one landscape and make it new with a different, limited palette. With this experiment, you can …
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We Hope You’re Hungry Artists Magazine presented students at Maryland Institute College of Art with a challenge: On a plain white dinner plate, create an interpretation of a dessert. The artists, members of a Fine Art Illustration class taught by Matt Rota, eagerly took this prompt in different directions. They worked in a variety of materials — …
Ceramics Studio Tour 101 Are you eager to stroll down a different artistic avenue? Want to explore a new medium that is incredibly tactile? Why not try your hand(s) at the ceramics wheel? Dating back as far as 24,000 BC, the art of ceramics has a long and winding history. But the way in which …
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The fruit we crave in the high heat of summer gives us a glow year-round with its gorgeous color A peach found front and center in this still life by Panfilo Nuvolone. One of many artists enamored with the color, shape and symbolism of our featured fruit. The Art Deco Historic District of Miami Beach, …
Convincing Drawings Need Hard and Soft Edges Want to get an edge over other artists by producing more convincing drawings? Then look to defining edges. The choices you make in treating them have a lot of influence over how your artwork turns out. From the hardest to the softest, there’s a wide variety of possibilities …
Here’s the good news: Artists can have economically sustainable careers. You can be successful in the art business! Here’s the challenging news: Artists still see themselves as being outside of the usual economic system. Art collectors, organizations and even art schools prey on this attitude, expecting artists to display their artwork for free and provide …
Embrasser le monde de l'art | Comment faire votre gâteau et le manger aussi!Lire plus »
Figure Drawing Methods of the Masters There’s been a huge resurgence of interest in the practice of academic figure drawing, accompanied by much debate about the best way to draw the figure in a “classical manner.” Although it may seem impossible to add anything new in this field, below artist Robert Zeller shares an approach that …
L'évolution du dessin: les meilleurs trucs et astuces de l'histoireLire plus »
The Careful Craft of Cake Art In an old shoe factory in New York City’s Garment District, Ron Ben-Israel kneads bright-orange sugar paste. The paste is thick, almost like clay, which he flattens with a roller and cuts with a mold into the shape of a flower. A very artistic sensibility: To be imperfect is to …
Trop jolie pour manger! L'art du gâteau enchanteur de Ron Ben-IsraelLire plus »
Take a Trip Around the World with Matisse Photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) of Matisse with his collection of Kuba cloths and a Samoan tapa on the wall behind him, Villa La Rêve, Vence, 1944 © Henri Cartier-Bresson/Magnum Photos; Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Visiting Henri Matisse in his studio in Vence, France, in 1944, …
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8 Steps to Your First Rose Painting Artists who want to grow their flower-painting skills can learn a lot from painting what Katie G. Whipple calls “floral portraits” — studies of single blooms, painted from life, petal by petal. With this approach, you slow down! You observe the beautiful nuances of a particular flower, truly …
Irises by Vincent van Gogh, 1890, oil on canvas; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. “How right it is to love flowers. … They have been with us from the very beginning.” — Vincent van Gogh Spring is still a few months away but flowers are utmost on our minds, which is why we asked …
When two creatives put their lives and imaginations together, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Written by John Eischeid Illustrations by Anje Jager Detail of Real Estate Goldmine installation by Melissa Estro and Joshua Starcher, mixed media The gold picture frame is in the shape of a heart. In the background …
Flowers Forever Photo by Manuel Rodriguez What catches your eye first are the flowers. The opulent affairs spill out of niches high above the heads of the crowds streaming into the Great Hall of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York City. Lovingly called “the Met,” it is the largest art museum in the …
Le fleuriste du Met crée des expositions dignes des maîtres hollandaisLire plus »
Kohshin Finley in his studio. “People of color have to live with the burden of past and present discriminations and injustices every day,” says artist Kohshin Finley. “The subjects I paint have only become stronger because of this burden, and have not become weakened by it.” Finley’s contemporary portraiture was submitted to Artists Magazine’s Annual Art …
Cet artiste raconte des histoires de gens de couleur en noir et blancLire plus »
Getting Warm and Cozy with Alcohol Beer blanket, vodka veil, moonshine mantle, shroud of spirits … many of us are familiar with the sayings that describe the feeling of “warmth” alcohol can provide. But did you know it can also keep your watercolor paints cozy, too? Yes, outdoor artists get ready to cheers because adding …
Merging design and art together, artist Molly Hatch creates one-of-a-kind ceramic art. Her whimsical work is contemporary, but also historical. Hatch’s ceramic art is inspiring, leaving us hungry for more. (Yes, that’s a food pun. Deal.) So Artists Magazine sat down with the artist to learn more about how she brilliantly merges fine art with fine dining. …
Take a Bite Out of These 9 Creative Projects Food: No matter how we spend our days and nights, we always come back to food. We daydream about it, respond to the scent of it, plan our schedules around it, socialize with it and, naturally, eat it. Apples and Grapes by Claude Monet, oil on …
No More Fear of the Dreaded Blank Canvas! Creative block. The bane of all artists. Kick it in the shins with 11 ideas for overcoming creative blocks and set your inner artist free once again! A blank canvas stays blank only as long as you let it. Getty Images 1. Do you find a blank …
Embracing the golden warmth and bounty of spring’s return with a sunflower state of mind As we come out of our winter shells, we reach for the sun’s warmth now more than ever. So, too, does the sunflower. It rises with the sun, tilting toward its bright yellow light. As it moves across the …
Still Life with Figs and Plums by Luis Egidio Meléndez Still lifes have been a go-to genre for artists over hundreds of years. And when it comes to creating a successful still life composition is key. Whether you’re a beginner artist wanting to master your first still life composition or a more advanced artist looking for …
How to Sketch without Being Sketchy Waiting at the airport for a flight can be quite a boring and tedious experience, which most of us are unfortunately familiar with. But airport layovers don’t have to feel like a waste of time — especially for artists. Below, Michael Chesley Johnson shares a few tips and tricks for …
Croquis pendant que vous attendez | La réponse de l’artiste à l’ennui de l’aéroportLire plus »
Edvard Munch — Seeing Only The Essential Edvard Munch lived to be 80 (1863–1944), more than enough time to establish himself as a great and influential artist. He bridged the major movements of 19th-century Symbolism and 20th-century Expressionism. In an exhibition catalog for this great Norwegian artist, the author Karl Ove Knausgård wonders what would …
Edvard Munch | Comment l'isolement, la perte et l'anxiété ont nourri son artLire plus »
Beginner Watercolor Tips for Painting Flowers Just starting out in watercolor? Need a refresher? Or want to spruce up your skills for painting watercolor flowers? Below, botanical artist and instructor Adele Rossetti Morosini shares advice for getting started with florals as well as great beginner watercolor essentials, regardless of subject matter. Enjoy! Daisies, Rachael Fritz/Unsplash …
Guide du débutant à l’aquarelle | Peindre des fleurs et au-delàLire plus »
This Quick Demo with Graphite Makes Drawing Portraits Look Easy Pencil plus paper. That’s all it takes to create an exhibition-worthy piece of art. That is, if you understand the power of pencil portraits. I’m excited to show you how one can come together in just six steps, under the deft touch of artist Nicholas …
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Cultivate Your Floral Art Skills It’s April, and you know what they say about this month: “April showers bring May flowers.” And flowers are perfect art subjects. They are beautiful, plentiful and able to “pose” for hours without a break. The forms, colors and textures of flowers delight and challenge. And, whatever your preferred genre …
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The pop art pioneer combined skillful picture-making with canny appropriation Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) is not an artist whose work waits patiently for you to notice it. With their replication of commercial printing processes, unadulterated primary colors, large scale, melodramatic flair and unsettlingly incomplete narratives, his paintings reach out and grab you, whether you’re ready for …
Histoire de l'art en deux minutes: le pionnier du Pop Art, Roy LichtensteinLire plus »
This earth tone has one foot in the past and the other in the future When you think of sepia, what comes to mind? Would it be ink drawings by Leonardo da Vinci? The murky loveliness of sunrise when all the darks and lights mix together? Maybe you think of aged photos or the opening …
“Art is to the community what the dream is to the individual.”Thomas Mann Destination Art, Here We Come! Artists and their respective art cities often feel like they are one in the same. When one thinks of Monet, what comes to mind is his garden in Giverny. Georgia O’Keeffe conjures up the desert wildflowers of …
10 meilleures villes d'art pour les créatifs, les créateurs et plusLire plus »
Artists in both Western and Eastern traditions have long used still lifes to explore possibilities of space, composition and perspective. Below, Kenneth J. Procter, artist represented by Alan Avery Art Company in Atlanta and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia College, explores what makes seven still lifes so remarkably recognizable. …
Yes, many great artists urge their peers to break the rules. And, yes, letting loose and being in the moment set a solid foundation for a successful painting session. However, as one of the arguably greatest artists of all time, Pablo Picasso, used to say: So before you start breaking any rules, we are here …
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This is the time of year where the earth breaks away to reveal fresh blooms. One such flower, the wild sunflower, offers beauty from top to bottom, bolstering vibrant yellow petals and lively green leaves. Below, Mario Robinson shows how a combination of watercolors and a textured background can breathe new life into the already …
Hey beginners, don’t be intimidated by oil painting — especially when you have the fundamentals right here for you! Here we talk about one of the cornerstones of oil painting: brushes. What kinds there are, how to use them and how to take care of them. Jump into this overview of some of the basic know-how …
Principes de base de la peinture à l'huile: Pinceaux 101Lire plus »
In the fast-paced world we live in, endless errands, innumerable emails and relentless to-do lists demand our attention. But finding time to break away every now and again to unwind is crucial if we want to keep growing as artists. One way to unwind and renew is through artist retreats and workshops. Stepping back from …
Retraites d'artistes | Prendre du temps pour vous et votre artLire plus »
Faced with the challenge of creating a Star Wars-themed art for the book Star Wars Art: Visions by George Lucas (foreword) and J.W. Rinzler (introduction), artist Carl Samson decided to paint a portrait of Padmé (Queen Amidala) in oil with gold leaf on wood panel. And, lucky for us, he explains his step-by-step process for how he …
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Look back and plan ahead with ultraviolet Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year, ultraviolet, is a vivid, deeply saturated purple. According to Pantone, “PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.” Courtesy of Nitish Kadam Flashback Purple But how can one go into the future without honoring …
Whether the art was created by the Old Masters or by modern artists, Suzanne Siano is a master of art conservation. Her mission: to preserve art history, one painting at a time. Siano cares about art conservation as much as the creators do — if not more. And she is a trailblazer in the art world …
La quête d’une femme pour sauver le monde de l’art, une peinture à la foisLire plus »
View of the Round-Top in the Catskill Mountains (Sunny Morning on the Hudson) by Thomas Cole, oil on panel, 1827 Drawing on influences from both sides of the Atlantic, Thomas Cole brought attention to the glory of pure wilderness and the encroaching order of civilization. “The most distinctive, and perhaps the most impressive, characteristic of …
Thomas Cole, père fondateur de la peinture de paysage américaineLire plus »
