Over the past 18 months I have devoted a lot of my painting time to the creation of Pocket Art. "Pocket Art" refers to paintings with dimensions of 2.5 x 3.5 inches, and while painting in such a small format can be challenging, it is always rewarding. . .. . . read more
With the advancement of computer technology (and software programs such as Photoshop) the relentless, tireless photographer who crouched in dawn's early light to catch that "perfect scene" is a rare find.. . . read more
Japanese art prints, or Ukiyo-e (which means "pictures of the floating world") have become an increasingly popular art form in the Western world. Their upward, floating imagery sprang from the Buddhist idea that joy is transient and that only detachment from desire will bring true. . . read more
ArtBreak.com is a new social networking website and online art gallery for artists. You can sign up to sell your art through ArtBreak for only 7.5% of the sale price - which is actually the lowest commission rate I’ve seen online so far.. . . read more
Derwent, an inventive UK pencil company, has come up with an art product unlike any other - ink pencils. These unique colored pencils (sold under the Inktense brand) are different enough from watercolor pencils that they're almost like a new medium.. . . read more
As an art blogger myself, I read a lot of art blogs. I've found some good ones and some great ones - but going into 2008, I wanted to pick out the cream of the crop: the very best art blogs online.. . . read more
Edward Hopper became an influential American realist painter of the 20th century. Early on, however, Edward Hopper was not so celebrated—he first made his living as a commercial artist and illustrator, and it wasn't until the late 1920's (well into his forties) that he could support himself. . . read more
TalentDatabase.com is a social network for artists and other talented individuals. With 21 creative channels (which includes one Art Channel) Talent Database covers a variety of artistic and creative pursuits. . .. . . read more
Ever get asked, "Where's the best place to find art supplies?" Or, "Where do you buy art materials? Online? Or from an actual store?" Well I asked again - and here are the stores that artists are recommending.. . . read more
MyArtInfo.com is a new social networking website for artists, and after hearing about it from several sources I thought I'd check it out. Here's how MyArtInfo compares to other artist communities online, many of which have been around a lot longer.. . . read more
What was Romanticism? Well, although the name may sound a bit lovey-dovey, as an art (and literary) movement Romanticism really had nothing to do with love or romance. It DID have everything to do with emotion, however.. . . read more
The 20th century marked a time of change in the art world, and two of the most revolutionary artists to influence the 20th century were Claude Monet and Paul Cezanne. Each of these artists found new ways of representing nature through art, but with their own unique style.. . . read more
What was Mannerism? Simply put, Mannerism was the art movement that took place immediately after the Renaissance during the 16th century. There are also two things which tend to show up in Mannerist works fairly often, and you can spot them if you know what to look for.. . . read more
The Baroque art movement began during the early 17th century in Italy and lasted over a century throughout Europe. As a style, Baroque artwork combines dramatic compositions, beautiful details, and emotional subject matter.. . . read more