Painting

October 30, 2018

Artist Imagines Victorious Female Warriors Moments After the Battles Are Over

Self-taught artist Brian Viveros has created a world of his own that’s expressed through fine art portrait painting. Called DirtyLand, this alternate universe features strong female fighters who appear exhausted but are savoring every moment of their well-earned victory. Viveros has placed them in iconic headgear inspired by boxers, Dia de Los Muertos, and various military branches.

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October 8, 2018

Banksy Painting Immediately Self-Destructs After Being Sold at Auction for Over $1.3 Million

The anonymous street artist Banksy is known for subverting art world norms. Previously, he’s secretly sold his “spray art” in New York’s Central Park for a mere $60, and he created an entire Dismaland Bemusement Park for some of the world’s top artists. His latest stunt, however, is by far his most impressive one yet. On Friday, October 5, his 2006 spray-painted canvas titled Girl With a Balloon appeared at a Sotheby’s auction in London.

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September 17, 2018

The World’s Best Body Painting Artists Show Off Their Amazing Artistry

The Daegu International Bodypainting Festival is an annual celebration of body art. Talented artists from around the world gather in South Korea and let their imaginations run wild as they demonstrate the artistry of body painting. Competing in different categories, artists combine makeup and costume for incredible results that make the contest one of the most photo-worthy events you'll see all year.

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September 5, 2018

8 Contemporary Portrait Artists Who Are Reinventing One of Art’s Oldest Subjects

Prior to photography, painters were the ones who captured visual snapshots of mankind. Some the earliest portraits are believed to have been painted onto stone by ancient Egyptians as a way to immortalize their rulers and gods. Over the centuries, the traditional genre continued to be reserved for depicting royal families and religious figures.

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