By Sophie Louise in Events & Review Credit: Thomas Gravanis After weathering a decade-long economic crisis, riots and mass unemployment contributing to widespread social instability, Greece’s capital, long associated more so with its history than with its burgeoning present, has emerged in recent years as one of the most exciting […]
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How You Want to Be Perceived as an Artist
Not too long ago, artists didn’t have to worry about things like their brands. But in an increasingly competitive market, and the noisy online space, we will do better when we know where we fit. A brand is not a logo. Let’s be clear. A brand is not a logo. […]
Fra Angelico and the Story of St. Nicholas
Share: by Cynthia Close The early Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico (1395-1455) is considered one of the giants in the evolution of European art history. His life was surprisingly well-documented. Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), another great Renaissance Master and art historian, declared Fra Angelico to be “a rare and perfect talent.” […]
A Watercolour Art Class in a Box: Reviewing the Artful ‘Let’s Learn Watercolour’ Set
Presented cardboard box decorated with stunning illustrations, the Artful Let’s Learn Watercolour Box is the perfect gift for artists looking to take their first steps in watercolour. Filled with an exciting selection of paints, brushes, surfaces, accessories – and even a magazine – this box is sure to inspire and […]
Ana Benaroya – ‘The Passenger’ @ Carl Kostyál « Arrested Motion
For her first show in the UK, Ana Benaroya has presented a new exhibition at Carl Kostyál Gallery in Mayfair called ‘The Passenger‘. While the body of work references Americana and a bygone era of Hollywood glamour, it does so while employing a distinctly contemporary depiction of women. The New […]
Episode 7 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (Series 9)
I’m so long this week in posting this review that I’m going to use a pic from when the one of the shortlisted artists was announced as the introduction! the winner of Episode 7 is announced This is my review of Episode 7 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 […]
SDCC 2022 Here We Come!!!
Spoke Art has been to many comic-cons around the country over the years including Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, Anaheim, Chicago, and New York City. We are beyond thrilled to announce that for the first time ever we will be heading down to San Diego Comic-Con next week! For our debut, we are bringing exclusives from […]
35 Secret Santa Gift Ideas To Make The Holidays Magical
The holiday season is upon us and that means it’s time for Secret Santa gift ideas! If you’re not familiar with the concept, Secret Santa is where a group of people draw names from a hat and then secretly buy a present for the person whose name they drew. It’s […]
Troy Burton’s Theatrical Mixtape – BmoreArt
Is that normal for theater? No, but for television, yes—for film, yes. A lot of times in theater you see individuals who will write a script or if it’s a musical, one person will write the book and the other person will do the lyrics. But I wanted it to […]
Gurney Journey: Watching the Magic Show
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You’ll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums. Contact You can write me at: James Gurney PO […]