Art

September 25, 2024

Giant ‘Crush Nazism’ Monument Outside Oslo Train Station Honors WWII Resistance Group

Outside Oslo's Eastern Railway Station (Østbanestasjonen) sits a glistening monument to Norway's most active World War II resistance group. The sculpture, created by Bjørn Melbye Gulliksen, was unveiled in 2015 and shows a shining hammer smashing a swastika.  Titled Knus nazismen (“Crush nazism”), the sculpture celebrates the efforts of the Osvald Group (Osvaldgruppen).

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September 24, 2024

Watercolor Painting Class Teaches You Everything You Need to Know About Selecting the Perfect Art Supplies

Understanding the materials you'll need is key to successfully completing any art project. This is why botanical artist Victoria Beyer spends several lessons in My Modern Met Academy's Introduction to Watercolor Painting class, reviewing everything you need to know about selecting watercolor paints, paper, and brushes.

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September 17, 2024

Learn 3 Essential Watercolor Techniques In This Online Art Class

Most of us enjoyed using watercolor paint as children. But as we grew older, many of us became intimidated by working in the medium. Luckily, botanical artist Victoria Beyer is helping anyone who wants to begin using watercolors in My Modern Met Academy's newest class, Introduction to Watercolor Painting. Over 3.5 hours and 12 lessons, she takes students on a journey to learn the basics of watercolor paint.

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September 12, 2024

Artist Retraces the Steps of Impressionist Masters in Her Latest Paintings [Interview]

It is not uncommon for art lovers to travel the world to see their favorite paintings up and close. Surely, studying the brushstrokes of the masters and how light bounces off a large canvas is something that a photograph can't capture. Others, like artist Erin Hanson, also chose to retrace the steps of the masters, visiting places in France that inspired figures such as Monet and Van Gogh.

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