Art

July 20, 2020

Vibrant Palette Knife Paintings Create 3D Flowers Out of Layers of Paint

New Zealand-based artist Joshua Davison creates mesmerizing palette knife paintings of flowers that pop off of the canvas. These eye-catching reliefs are composed of dozens of individually crafted petals that burst with color. Although the series originated as a way for the 23-year-old painter to practice color theory, it has since evolved into a study of symmetry, saturation, and contrast.

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July 18, 2020

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Celebrate the Fierce Beauty of Majestic Wildlife

Born in South Africa and now based in Australia, self-taught artist Carla Grace grew up around the wildlife that would later become the subjects of her hyperrealistic oil paintings. Her incredible depictions of tigers, lions, wolves, giraffes, and much more capture the wild, majestic beauty of the animal kingdom. “Wild animals were always a part of our lives in Kariba (Zimbabwe, Africa),” reveals Grace.

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July 15, 2020

5 Must-See Museums in Washington, D.C. (That Aren’t on the National Mall)

It's no secret that Washington, D.C.'s art and culture scene is a national treasure. With over a dozen museums on the National Mall alone, the capital city is bursting with must-see sites. While some of D.C.'s most prized institutions line this nearly two-mile stretch of land, the National Mall is not the only part of the city worth exploring. In fact, some of best museums in Washington, D.C. can be found off the beaten track.

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July 12, 2020

6 Artists You Should Know Who Draw With Colorful Oil and Chalk Pastels

From the chalky sketches of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo during the Renaissance to the expressive drawings of Edgar Degas in the 1800s, artists have been creating pastel art for centuries. The medium’s popularity continues to thrive, with more and more contemporary artists choosing soft and oil pastel sticks as their favorite drawing tools.

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