Art

July 5, 2020

Dreamy Landscape Paintings Evoke the Mystical Wonder of Mountainous British Columbia

Mom by day and artist by night, Canadian realist painter Sarah McKendry first picked up a paintbrush in 2008 and hasn’t looked back. The talented self-taught artist creates beautiful landscape paintings that capture the dark, misty forests and majestic mountain scenes of British Columbia. Scrolling through McKendry's online portfolio, it's hard to believe that each piece is rendered in oil paint. The works look just like a photograph and are full of soft, realistic details.

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July 4, 2020

Illustrator Shares Step-By-Step Process to Create a Realistic Drawing of an Octopus

Capturing an animal's likeness in realistic drawings is an enviable skill. For those that want to create their own renderings of different creatures, it may even feel daunting. Fortunately, there are talented artists who share their tips and tricks on how to draw an animal with three-dimensional depth. Japanese artist Yuki Tokuda shares his step-by-step process on how to create a realistic illustration of an octopus.

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July 2, 2020

1,100+ Works of Art by Georgia O’Keeffe Is Now Free to View Online

Cultural institutions around the world may still be shuttered due to COVID-19, but fortunately, there's still a way to browse renowned collections while practicing social distancing. Through Google Arts & Culture, you can virtually tour world-famous museums such as the Musée d'Orsay, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Uffizi Gallery. Now, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico has made 1,100+ works of art by the modern American painter available to view online for free.

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June 28, 2020

Exquisite Watercolor Paintings Capture the Magic of Strolling Through Old European Cities

Watercolorist Viviene Astakhova captures the unique allure of classical European architecture. Her expressive brushstrokes and sun-dappled lighting make each of the scenic places breathe with life. In fact, perusing her colorful portfolio feels as though you're taking a stroll through one of the picturesque cityscapes. The Russian artist is an avid lover of old-world architecture and its ornate details. Historical cities such as Vienna, London, and St.

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