Oil Painting: Oil Painting Techniques, Materials, and Resources In the art world, some of the greatest painters shared a common trait: they used oils in their work. Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Da Vinci created a lot of art, but their most famous paintings were done using oils. You're not going to paint like any[…]
21 January 2026∙9 minutes to read
6 Famous Paintings That Changed History So many artists and specific works of art throughout human history have been hugely impactful in political movements, social movements, and future art movements. There are thousands of examples of ancient art all over the world. And that’s only the artefacts and antiques that survived that we know about![…]
3 November 2023∙13 minutes to read
An Introduction to Acrylic painting It’s always great to have a creative outlet, a way to express your personality through different mediums. Acrylic painting is a perfect way to express yourself visually, and a great hobby to keep you entertained when you need a break from the constant stimulation of technology. What is Acrylic Paint?[…]
15 January 2020∙7 minutes to read
Learning How to Paint Using Watercolours Some people think that, in the art world, watercolour paints are the equivalent of swimming in the kiddie pool. How many of you can recall sitting at a table, early in your primary education, gleefully smearing cerulean blue and cadmium yellow on a piece of craft paper, ostensibly depicting[…]
10 October 2019∙7 minutes to read
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Behind the Brush: Women Artists When one thinks of famous artworks, it is generally those from – or inspired by the Italian Renaissance that come to mind. To wit, two of the most famous paintings in the world, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, which were both painted by the same artist: Leonardo da[…]
16 September 2019∙8 minutes to read
Discover the Biggest Names in Art History “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso A good number of us have art in our homes. While contemporary art may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there are a lot of people who enjoy the classic art that you can[…]
29 May 2019∙6 minutes to read
The Most Important Art Museums and Galleries in the World If you love art, you’ll have probably already visited an art gallery to see decorative arts, contemporary art, modern art, sculpture, or even the masters. Famous paintings are all over the world, but there are a number of museums that are home to incredible masterpieces[…]
28 May 2019∙7 minutes to read
A Guide to Art Classes and Painting Lessons in the UK 'Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.' ? Salvador Dalí In the UK, you have the luxury of being able to take a stroll through the city and discovering[…]
22 June 2018∙11 minutes to read
Which Painting Techniques Should You Use? “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.” - Vincent Van Gogh There are very few people in this world who don’t like music. What about painting? Painting is a great way to unwind during your free time. You can either paint in silence[…]
13 June 2018∙8 minutes to read
How to Become a Painter “Have no fear of perfection - you’ll never reach it. - Salvador Dali In the UK, approximately two million people (three million including the wider creative economy) work in the creative arts sector. According to government statistics from the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), the creative industries could[…]
25 May 2018∙7 minutes to read