Art

September 22, 2023

Golden Rings Circle Ethereal Portraits of Goddess-Like Women

Denver-based artist Marissa Napoletano adds a sparkly touch to her paintings of women. After rendering realistic portraits in delicate colors, she frames subjects with rings of gold, giving her artwork an ethereal appearance that looks like it's from a dream. Napoletano's practice includes both oil paintings as well as large-scale murals.

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September 20, 2023

Bob Ross’ First On-Air Painting Is Up for Sale for Almost $10 Million

Bob Ross holds a special place in America's heart. The star of The Joy of Painting, a PBS show which aired from 1983 to 1994, brought joy and confidence to many with his gentle approach to “happy accidents” and the universality of art. Ross became famous for his brushstrokes and his iconic curls; but today, his over 30,000 works of art are hard to find for those interested in collecting.

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September 19, 2023

Street Artist Transforms Pavement Cracks Into Colorful Mosaic Masterpieces

Next time you're walking through a major European city, remember to take a look at the ground. You might come across an unexpected work of art. French artist Ememem—sometimes known as “the pavement surgeon”—fixes cracks and holes in the street and sidewalks by filling them with colorful mosaics. The artist has a freeform approach to these on-site installations called “flacking,” which refers to the French word flaque, meaning puddle.

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September 16, 2023

Artist Creates Heartwarming Paintings for Ukrainian Refugees To Give to Their UK Host Families

After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, families in the United Kingdom opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine program. This allowed people to quickly sponsor and take individuals into their homes long-term. Now, as many of these Ukrainian families are moving on to their own homes in the UK, one artist has come up with a special way to commemorate the bonds forged during the experience.

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