Painting

June 2, 2019

The Fascinating Story Behind the Painting That Led to Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’

During his short career, Post-Impressionist pioneer Vincent van Gogh painted an eclectic array of subject matter. As evident in his prolific body of work, he often reworked and revisited several different themes, including still-life depictions of flowers, revealing self-portraits, and gleaming nocturnes, including Starry Night Over the Rhône, a lustrous landscape painting completed in 1888. Like many of his most celebrated paintings, Starry Night Over the Rhone was inspired by Van Gogh's time spent in the South of France.

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May 9, 2019

Watercolor Artist Imagines a Utopian Future Where Flora and Fauna Reclaim the Earth

As climate change is rapidly harming our natural ecosystems, many people around the world are turning to art to channel their fears about the grim fate of planet Earth in the future. Robin Crofut-Brittingham is one such artist who visualizes her idea of how our world will exist, but rather than creating gloomy scenes of a dying planet, the talented artist reclaims the natural world with her vibrant watercolor series.

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April 27, 2019

This Step-by-Step Tutorial Shows You How to “Grow” Watercolor Flowers on Paper

The beauty of blooms have inspired artists for centuries. Flowers are a popular subject for painting, and they transcend media and artistic movements. No matter how they are depicted, image makers are compelled to record their captivating beauty on paper, canvas, and beyond. While you might be thinking that only trained artists should be painting, that’s simply not true. Learning how to paint flowers is available for anyone to learn, no matter their skill level.

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April 2, 2019

Interview: Painter Reveals the Past and Present of Landscapes in Giant Brushstrokes

Artist David Ambarzumjan is enamored with the wonders of our world and celebrates their beguiling essence through surreal paintings. In his ongoing series called Brushstrokes in Time, the 20-year-old juxtaposes (mostly) present-day landscapes with scenes from the past. He does so in dramatic fashion—large brushstrokes occupy most of the compositions and act as portals into another time. The brushstrokes showcase another moment in time, and they also double as the lightning rods for change.

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