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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Master Your Mediums: A Guide for Oil Painters: PART II of II
This post is Part II, so if you have not yet, read Part I first! There I discuss oil mediums, solvents, and the mediums that I DON’T use or recommend. I demonstrate this oil painting technique in my online course Glazing and Scumbling Roses. Solid, Particle-Based “Mediums” Technically these are […]
Master Your Mediums: A Guide for Oil Painters: PART I of II
I demonstrate this oil painting technique in my online course Glazing and Scumbling Roses. The subject of what mediums to use for oil painting causes so much confusion to oil painters of all levels! In this two-part blog post I offer some clarity on the subject to help you decide […]
Museum Store 2022 Gift Guide
Shop the Museum Store to check off all your holiday gift lists! These are just a sampling of all the wonderful ideas we have for the holidays. This year you will find lots of Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are items in addition to our usual selection of creative […]
A Guide to Gifting Art This Christmas
Few gifts are more memorable and meaningful than a carefully chosen artwork. Especially as we are all spending much more time in our homes. But how do you decide what art to buy for your friend, family member or partner? It’s important to think about their ‘art personality’. What interests […]
Gift Guide for the Artist in Your Life
To make your holiday shopping easier this year, we’ve created a gift guide to cover all of the artists in your life. We hope you love shopping for your artist as much as they love what you pick out. For the artist who loves to experiment and play with different […]
2022 Camp Guide: Art camps Part 2 | Local News
WHO: sixth grade and older WHAT: Campers will study value and light and how to achieve three-dimensionality through their use. WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 1-5 WHERE: Emerge Gallery and Art Center, 404 Evans St. COST: $90 for members, $130 for others WHO: grades six and older WHAT: Students will explore […]