Painting

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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September 5, 2024

Psychedelic Landscape Paintings Capture the Spirit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Lake Tahoe-based plein air artist Phyllis Shafer brings the mountains, lakes, and forests of the American West to life in vibrant oil paint. But instead of going for photorealism, she focuses on capturing the energy of the landscape with twisted perspectives and a touch of the surreal. Having grown up in a rural area of upstate New York, Shafer has always had a love of nature.

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