In Paris last month I did some sketching at one of my favorite spots, the Medici Fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens. This is a little video preview of me sketching. The full 10-minute video sharing the process of creating these two sketches is a free bonus course available to my […]
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6 Activities to Get Your Students Excited to Talk About Art
Whether it’s a piece of art history by a master, a contemporary installation, a community mural, or a student drawing, we all know that looking at art can be mesmerizing. Many of us can stare at and explore one artwork for an extended period. But what about our students? Due […]
Navigating the World of Car Insurance in Malaysia: Kurnia Insurans Kereta, MYEG Roadtax Receipt, and Motorcycle Insurance Online
In the intricate web of Malaysian roadways, car insurance is not just a legal requirement; it’s your financial safety net on the unpredictable journey of life behind the wheel. This comprehensive guide will navigate the complex terrain of car insurance in Malaysia, unraveling the significance of Kurnia Insurans Kereta, the […]
José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior
José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (8 May 1850 – 13 November 1899) was a major Brazilian painter whose works became a source of inspiration for subsequent modernists. As a painter, he defied the popular traditions of his contemporaries and carved a new niche for himself. At a time when his fellow painters […]
Anthony McCall makes air visible
While air is often invisible and elusive, Anthony McCall’s light installation Crossing 2016 draws viewers’ attention to the volume of air held within a space. This dramatic ‘solid light’ sculpture makes air visible through shafts of light intersecting with smoke haze. Those entering McCall’s expansive light installation at the Gallery […]
4 Questions With Grace Korandovich
If you’ve ever taken a selfie at Easton Town Center, chances are you’ve posed with one of Grace Korandovich’s luscious flower valances. The artist finds it hard to contain her creativity, her bold and beautiful art displays and installations scale walls and fill rooms for clients including the Diamond Cellar, […]
Christmas Traditions Around The World
Christmas Traditions around the World are surprisingly varied. For most of us in the Western World, Christmas is all about celebrating Jesus’s birthday with presents and time spent with family. Stockings hanging on the wall beside a roaring fire and a carrot and mince pie on a plate waiting for […]
A Pan in Your Hand: Testing out 11 NEW Colours in the Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolour Stick Range
Daniel Smith Watercolour Sticks are a versatile drawing and painting tool that let you combine the best of your sketching and watercolour techniques. The brand have recently introduced 11 new colours to the range, bringing a more versatile palette of hues along with two new luminescent colours. We took them […]
How to get art marketing information, ideas and support
It’s no secret that, despite what some artists seem to think lately, that you need a website to be taken seriously and to have a home base for your art, a place for collectors to sign up for a newsletter, a place where you can showcase things for sale […]
All About Silo by James Rosenquist
Title of Artwork: “Silo” Artwork by James Rosenquist Year Created 1963 – 1964 Summary of Silo The original inspiration for this graphic was the “T-zone” (for “taste zone”) featured in Camel cigarette commercials. In its original form, which was depicted on the exhibition poster, it was included in Rosenquist’s “Candidate” […]