Art

February 19, 2022

Get an Intro to Encaustic Art and How You Can Create Your Own Wax Paintings

As art has evolved, creatives have developed different types of paintings, each with its own unique attributes. Some of these—like oil and acrylic—are pervasive, while others are less-talked about. One such technique is encaustic painting, which involves shaping a hot resin-and-beeswax-based medium that, when cooled, features a luminous quality. The age-old technique originated in Ancient Greece and continued to be popular throughout the Roman Empire and Byzantine era.

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February 13, 2022

Enchanting Portraits Merge Enigmatic Subjects With Ornate Patterned Backgrounds

Enigmatic women become one with nature in the portrait paintings of Argentinian artist Sofia Bonati. She uses a combination of graphite pencils, watercolor, and gouache to render ethereal female figures in ornately patterned environments that are full of color and delicate details. “I enjoy capturing human emotions through figure paintings,” she tells My Modern Met. “I find it easier to express myself through this theme.

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February 9, 2022

10 Best Paint Markers Sets for Arts & Crafts Projects

As one of the oldest forms of art, the origins of painting can be traced back thousands of years. Methods and materials have progressed significantly since then, giving us canvases and convenient paint tubes. However, there's an even newer type of tool that has risen in popularity over the past several years which makes painting more convenient: paint markers. While nothing can replace the satisfaction of traditional painting, these tools can be pretty fun.

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