Painting

September 21, 2019

Interview: Leading Contemporary Impressionist Sheds Light on Her Pioneering Practice

For over a decade, Erin Hanson has been pioneering and perfecting Open-Impressionism. Inspired by the Impressionists, Hanson harnesses this artistic approach as a means to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world. Specifically, the California-based artist employs this style to craft paintings inspired by her own experiences exploring America's wine regions, vast network of National Parks, and other idyllic landscapes across the country.

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September 8, 2019

How Diego Rivera Shaped Mexican Muralism, a 50-Year Movement Sparked by the Revolution

For centuries, the fresco has served as an important method of mural-making. While these plaster paintings have existed since ancient times, modern artists have continued to reimagine the craft, with Mexican painter Diego Rivera at the forefront. Equally famous for his revolutionary paintings and tumultuous personal life, Rivera remains one of modern art‘s most well-known figures.

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August 28, 2019

Interview: Artist Quits PR Job to Start Successful Business Painting Deceased Pets

Artist Erica Eriksdotter‘s life has been full of evolution. Born and raised in Sweden, she moved to the United States in her 20s to continue her studies. An avid painter from childhood, her love of watercolors transformed into the use of thin layers of acrylic paint. It was this breakthrough, that occurred while she was working full-time in public relations, that caused her to step away from one career and move toward another.

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August 22, 2019

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings of Fish Trapped in Glass Bowls Are Metaphors for Modern Life

South Korean artist Young-sung Kim has made a name for himself thanks to his hyperrealistic oil paintings of fish swimming in glass bowls and cups. Kim uses minuscule brushes to pull out every detail of his subjects, whether it be the colorful tail of a beta fish or the shimmering scales of a goldfish. Painted on large canvases, the animals are laid out like living still lifes for the viewer to admire.

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