Painting

December 10, 2024

Moody Geometric Landscape Paintings Appear To Glow in the Moonlight

Artist Luiza Niechoda is known for her unique, pixelated landscape paintings, which combine sharp geometry with the softness of nature. In her newest series, Nocturnes, she takes her work to another level by creating evocative night scenes illuminated by moonlight. These rich oil paintings almost appear to glow, as Niechoda takes us from the forest to the sea. Inspired by the “comforting solitude at night,” Niechoda incorporates great depth into these pieces.

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October 21, 2024

Still-Life Artist Turns Popular Junk Food Into Oil Paintings That Belong in a Museum

When you think of still-life paintings, you probably imagine Paul Cézanne’s depictions of fruit or maybe even Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers. But the tradition of still-life painting has been around for centuries, long before these masters, and actually continues to thrive today. The everyday objects around us make great subjects for artists—not just to sharpen their skills, but also to capture a moment in time.

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September 17, 2024

Learn 3 Essential Watercolor Techniques In This Online Art Class

Most of us enjoyed using watercolor paint as children. But as we grew older, many of us became intimidated by working in the medium. Luckily, botanical artist Victoria Beyer is helping anyone who wants to begin using watercolors in My Modern Met Academy's newest class, Introduction to Watercolor Painting. Over 3.5 hours and 12 lessons, she takes students on a journey to learn the basics of watercolor paint.

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