Art

January 30, 2019

Disney Artist Turns the Ashes of the California Fires into Beautiful Mural Art

In November 2018, California experienced devastating fires that roared through parts of the state. The city of Paradise was one of the most affected by the massive Camp Fire, and residents are still picking up the pieces of its destruction. Artist Shane Grammer, who once hailed from nearby Chico, is using his creative abilities to find beauty among the ashes. On December 31, he began painting murals on parts of the Paradise community ravaged by flames.

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January 24, 2019

Exquisite 19th-Century Sculpture Cloaked in a “Translucent” Marble Veil

For millennia, sculptors have worked in marble, a medium favored for its softness and translucence. These characteristics make the metamorphic rock particularly suited for pieces requiring intricate detail, including anatomical subtleties and flowing drapery. One sculpture that perfectly illustrates both of these instances is The Veiled Virgin, a 19th-century work by Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza.   The Veiled Virgin Little is known about the creation of The Veiled Virgin.

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January 20, 2019

11 Easy Acrylic Painting Techniques for Artists of All Levels

More Techniques for Painting with Acrylics   Sponging Dabbing paint using a sponge will create textural effects that can't be achieved by a brush. Investing in a good sponge set will give you different textures you can play with in order to create a sense of movement in your work. Working in layers, sponging will subtly blend together colors and bring depth to the canvas.

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