The term "Landscape" actually derives from the Dutch word
"landschap," which actually means land, scenery, scene, tract of land,
etc. The origin of landscape art dates back to Greeks and Romans who
paints scenery...
People who are interested in adding fine art to the wall art of
their home or office will generally choose a work of art that appeals to
them visually, while complementing their decorative tastes. It may be
full...
The era of modern art paintings began during the 1890's. There
were many artist that continued to work long after the rise of
Postmodernism during the 1940's. The modern artist were able to express
their own freedom...
Trying to decide which type of paint to use to paint your next
art masterpiece? Should you go with the tried and true oil paints, or
should you try the newer medium of acrylic paint? Each of these types of
paints...
Well there is really only one way to truly discover art painting
techniques. You guessed it, practice them! Where do I start, you may be
asking. Well if you are beginning, you should start by "copying" other
artists...
Fine art paintings reproduction, copying the masters to learn how
to paint, is that how you do it, is that OK? Sure, lots of people do
it, but there are a few things to think about.
Painting landscapes still life...
As discussed in previous articles, there are many different types
of media that are used to create fine art paintings and prints. One
such high quality type of medium used in fine art is the giclée
(zhee-clay)....
Pop art was an artistic movement that represented a strong shift
from the influence of the abstract expressionism. Pop art paintings
brought an original form of making art by introducing techniques of
commercial...
For centuries, people have studied the Arts. Millions of artists
have come and gone and paintings have graced the walls of a multitude of
homes and museums. The love of art paintings is more than just looking
at...
Paintings are one of the most beautiful pieces of art that man
has ever produced. They have been around for thousands of years and have
been produced or drawn on various types of material. With various
designs,...
Perhaps, you are not familiar with the power of modern art. The
paintings and artworks that are available today can help you decorate
your homes and offices in any way you like. A brief vignette has been
presented...
We live in an age where we create art for arts' sake. The point
of art is to appeal to our senses and bring beauty into our lives. Art
is on canvas the picture what we see around us, it is also an expression
of...
Tempera is a painting method in which the colour is mixture of
pigments with paste and also the holding sources: the expression tempera
derives from the word temperare, which means blend. The paper for
painting...
Confused by the various types of mediums (paints) that artists
use? Which is the "best" medium? You may be looking to make an informed
decision when buying a piece of art.
Here we list the common Art
Paints that...
Many people like to draw, sketch, and do art painting. Often we
wonder if we could succeed if we chose art painting as a career. The
answer to that question lies in the skill you have as an artist, and the
determination...
Art painting is a passion for some and for some people art
painting is something they do to pass the time of day. It does not
matter if you are a professional with thirty years of experience in art
painting or...
Pop art was an art movement that initially occurred in the United
States of America in the early sixties. The epicenter of this art
phenomenon was New York, the city confirming its trend setting leader
position. Although...
If you are an art collector then you probably realize having
framed art paintings is going to afford you many luxuries that you might
not have had before. However, just by having the art framed though the
possibility...