Mark Rothko, like Marmite, love him or hate him
‘The Iles d’Or’ – The Golden Islands. 1891 – c.1892 by Henri-Edmond Cross. Henri-Edmond Cross (1856 – 1910) is a French artist associated with Impressionism…
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Frans Hals, Bio, Art, & Life
Frans Hals was a Dutch painter who lived from 1582–1583 to 1666. He was very talented and painted a lot. He was good at making…
Understanding Abstract Expressionism: Mark Rothko’s Artworks
Abstract Expressionism is a movement in art history that is known for its ability to capture emotions and transcendent experiences. Mark Rothko is a famous…
The Mysterious Art of Johannes Vermeer
Johannes Vermeer was a painter from the Netherlands in the 1600s. He is famous for making beautiful and very detailed paintings. Even though Vermeer didn’t…
Ditch your Paints and Brushes if you Want to be a Good Painter.
If you want to master painting, put down your brushes for a while and take time to look at paintings! Take a course, grasp the…
Death Dances on your Tongue. Will it Unlock your Creativity?
Vincent Van Gogh – Café Table with Absinthe A seemingly innocuous still-life painting that packs a punch. It needs no further information to impart its…
David Hockney – A true modern master
‘Savings and Loan Building’, by David Hockney – 1967 The freshness of this image is a joy to see. The geometric façade of the building,…
Käthe Kollwitz: A Life Devoted to Art and Social Justice
Käthe Kollwitz was a talented German artist who lived a long and fulfilling life from 1867 to 1945. Throughout her career, she had the opportunity…
Balthus: The Strange and Enigmatic Painter
Balthus was a Polish-French painter best known for his enigmatic and controversial works. His paintings are notable for their dreamlike quality, eroticism, and depiction of…
Breathtaking Light and Colour in American Impressionism
“Blooming Meadows” by John Joseph Enneking. American painter (1841 –1916) Oil on canvas – 1897 The frenetic riot of colours and colour harmonies are breathtaking…