Open your mind to a world of wonder!
I always keep an open mind, endlessly prepared to change my understanding or opinions as my learning develops. As a youthful artist, I misunderstood the…
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Religious art can be Weird!
Take your love of art to the next level. A beautiful, harmonious and contemplative painting. The infant Jesus holds the neck of Mother Mary, cheek…
German Female Artist Viburnum Flowers and Cherries
“Cherries and Viburno” by Clara von Sivers, German (1854-1924) painted, 1890 A beautiful cascade of green foliage, delicate white balls of Viburnum flowers, contrasting with…
American Artist MARY CASSATT
The intimacy, tenderness, and close bond of love between mother and child Two figures, a mother and child, dominate the vertical space. A seated woman…
Picasso Facing Death
PABLO PICASSO – Self-Portrait Facing Death – 90 years old, June 30, 1972 Self-portraits emphasise an artist’s work and skill. It is an exercise in…
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…
Guernica: Picasso’s Masterpiece Combining Politics and Art
Pablo Picasso’s artwork, Guernica, is a significant representation of the devastating effects of war and the artist’s strong dedication to expressing his views on society…
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…
Exploring the Fascination with Abstract Expressionism: A Timeless Movement in Art
Art possesses the ability to enthral, motivate, and elicit profound sentiments from us. Throughout history, numerous artistic movements have arisen, each possessing distinct features and…
Marvel at the flesh, fabric, textures, and bloody realism
Why do artists paint so many nudes? Traditionally, mastery of nudes was an essential skill. Not just an outer surface but an understanding of internal…