Leonardo Da Vinci’s Life in Three Minutes Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy. Leonardo did not author an autobiography; therefore, what little is known of his early life has been
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Adolphe William Bouguereau – All You Need to Know About the Biography of the French Realist PainterAdolphe William Bouguereau – All You Need to Know About the Biography of the French Realist Painter
The career of Adolphe William Bouguereau, unlike that of his contemporaries, the then avant-garde Impressionists, was one of ever-increasing success without major setback. He was born on the west coast
The Tempest GiorgioneThe Tempest Giorgione
The Tempest by Giorgione – It is a renaissance painting done by Giorgione, an Italian master, between 1506 and 1508. The painting was originally commissioned by Gabriele Vendramin, a Venetian
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh – A Tormented Dutch Artist15 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh – A Tormented Dutch Artist
The whole of the painted works of Vincent Van Gogh – over 800 canvases – were produced in the very short time span of only 8 years. Indeed his total
How to Sell Art on Instagram and Facebook?How to Sell Art on Instagram and Facebook?
Instagram and Facebook now are two of the most popular networks that connect millions of people every day. Some people only share their personal pictures with friends but some people
Who Painted Portrait of the Duchess of Beaufort? Surprising Facts You Did Not Know About Thomas Gainsborough.Who Painted Portrait of the Duchess of Beaufort? Surprising Facts You Did Not Know About Thomas Gainsborough.
A Woman in Blue or a Portrait of the Duchess of Beaufort was painted by Thomas Gainsborough. And today we want to provide you with some interesting facts about this
Oil Paintings – Where Beauty Meets QualityOil Paintings – Where Beauty Meets Quality
Painting in Oil is a Noble Art Since as early as the 5th-century artists worldwide have been painting in oil. To this very day painting in oil is considered a
Taking Care of Your Oil PaintingsTaking Care of Your Oil Paintings
Paintings made using fine oil paints on quality canvases can maintain their brightness and vivid colours for centuries. All the paintings that are sold through our website employ the same
How to Choose the Right Oil Painting for Your Space?How to Choose the Right Oil Painting for Your Space?
Browsing through hundreds of masterpieces on our site can at first seem rather confusing. Which of these masterpieces is right for that empty space above the dining table? Which one
What You Didn’t Know about Liz JardineWhat You Didn’t Know about Liz Jardine
The variety of styles present in Liz Jardine’s artwork speaks volumes of this artist’s natural curiosity and dynamic perspective. As a child, Jardine was raised on and artistically shaped by
Re-birth of the Renaissance?Re-birth of the Renaissance?
“You can not solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” – Einstein “I wish to work miracles.” “The knowledge of all things is possible.” – Leonardo Da
Art Galleries – The VariationsArt Galleries – The Variations
There are two major different types of art galleries, but once you get past those two distinctions, there are as many different types of art galleries as there are types
Facts and Myths about Ivan Aivazovsky. Everything You Need to Know. A collection of 729 paintings (HD)Facts and Myths about Ivan Aivazovsky. Everything You Need to Know. A collection of 729 paintings (HD)
Very few of our readers are from Russia, but I think the name of Aivazovsky is well-known all over the world. Today we have prepared research for you about this
Tips on Watercolors for ArtistsTips on Watercolors for Artists
Watercolours: Tube vs. Pan Watercolour paints have been around for centuries with very little change. Originally starting as hard, brittle pans (or cakes) of colour, they were forever changed by
Heritage Paint PaletteHeritage Paint Palette
Ok … I’ve crawled out from the Dark Ages and into the Real World at last. My most recent purchase was a gasket-sealed palette – replacing the paper plates I
Canvas Basics and Boards from Bristol to Foam. Tips for ArtistsCanvas Basics and Boards from Bristol to Foam. Tips for Artists
Canvas and canvas products are the traditional surfaces for oils and acrylics. The canvas products you will encounter are: 1. Traditional Canvas – canvas, primed with gesso, stretched on standard
Basic Brush Shapes. Tips for ArtistsBasic Brush Shapes. Tips for Artists
§ Round -An all-purpose brush for fine detail and outlining thick to thin lines. Round ferrule, round or pointed tip. Useful for detail, wash and fills. A detailer is a
Airbrushing Basics. Tips for ArtistsAirbrushing Basics. Tips for Artists
Basically, an airbrush works by passing a stream of air through a venturi – a venturi creates suction allowing paint to be withdrawn from a reservoir. The reservoir is either
Oil Paint BasicsOil Paint Basics
Invented hundreds of years ago by mixing ground mineral pigment with linseed oil (or walnut or poppy oil) and bringing the mixture to a boil, oil paints have been the
Everything You Need to Know about PastelsEverything You Need to Know about Pastels
Pastels are sticks of pure pigment (finely ground) combined with a binding agent. Pastels were invented in the 15th century, and gained popularity in 18th century Europe. The texture of
