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August 24, 2020

Artist Fills Her Sketchbook Pages Many Tiny Portraits of Wanderlust-Worthy Landscapes

Artist Rosa F explores the splendid color palettes found in nature through delicate paintings. In her sketchbook, she transports us to misty mountains, lush forests, and serene plains all with her expertly crafted scenes and ethereal hues. Rosa works primarily in acrylic inks, watercolor, and gouache. She switches her media depending on the subject matter and mood of the landscape she's painting.

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August 16, 2020

Imaginary Japanese Storefronts Come to Life in Charming Watercolor Scenes

When Polish animator Mateusz Urbanowicz moved to Tokyo in 2014, he began depicting some of his favorite storefronts in colorful watercolor...

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August 12, 2020

Sculptural Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Striking Beauty of California Beaches

Sometimes, the splendorous beauty of the ocean cannot be captured in photographs alone.

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August 1, 2020

Immersive Ocean Paintings Capture the Shimmering Beauty of the Endless Waves

Many people find serenity in the vastness of deep blue waters and unending skies. Artist Eva Volf expresses her lifelong love for the ocean in magnificent paintings of tranquil seascapes, white-capped waves, and stormy beaches. Each of her artworks begins with a visit to the beach, where she takes ample time to conceptualize her art.

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July 28, 2020

Why Kehinde Wiley Creates Exquisite Portraits of Black Men Inspired by Old Masters Painting

Artist Kehinde Wiley draws inspiration from the Old Master painters to craft his contemporary portrait paintings.

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July 25, 2020

Ethereal Landscape Paintings Evoke the Abstract Beauty of Morning Light in the Mountains

Artist Blu Smith creates colorful abstract paintings that explore how light interacts with the landscapes of the Canadian West Coast.

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July 25, 2020

25 Acrylic Painting Ideas That Celebrate the Versatility of This Popular Artist Tool

Acrylic painting is a lifelong pursuit. Even as you build your skills (and master them), there is always something new to create. Although the possibilities are truly endless, it might not feel like that. Sometimes, you get a creative block. It can seem like you’ll never have a great idea again, but trust us—that’s not true!

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July 25, 2020

Powerful Paintings Recount an Artist’s Personal Experiences With Addiction and Homelessness

For Lucas Joel Macauley, art has been a refuge.

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July 23, 2020

Artist Becomes Infinite Through His Mind-Bending Series of Painted Self Portraits

The self-portrait has long been a fixture in painting.

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July 21, 2020

Artist Spends 100 Days Painting 100 Species of Birds on Slices of Wood

With their colorful plumage and breathtaking wings, it's no wonder that birds are popular muses for creatives around the globe. Artist and avid bird-lover Deanna Maree dedicated 100 days to a series of 100 paintings of different feathered friends. She captured their likeness using gouache paint on slices of wood.

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