Art

Impressionism emerged in the late 1800s as a pioneering artistic movement led by a group of Parisian painters. The style has become incredibly popular, completely transforming the way we think about art. However, despite producing some of history’s most famed painters, Impressionism was not always so well received. Read on to learn more about the...

Concept art styles Concept art is that stage of work when the idea described in words must be visually realized by the artist. In other words, draw or model. Quick sketches allow you to consider different options and cut off unpromising solutions at the earliest stages of production (pre-production) and determine which direction should be...

Cats and humans have a long and complex history, and they are thought to have been domesticated for around 12,000 years. Early evidence suggests cats were reared by humans to guard food storehouses in the middle east, where early human settlers had started to develop agricultural techniques and needed to protect their harvest. While they...

Gifting your partner something holds more than just physical value. It also paves a way into their heart with the sweetness of the gesture. While the moments you share with your beloved are ones that you truly cannot forget, pictures just make those moments even better. With the evolution of the digital world, framing the...

Throughout the centuries, artists have learned to paint, sculpt, draw, and create through the expertise of others. From Gustav Klimt mentoring Egon Schiele to Jasper Johns mentoring James Rosenquist, art has a unique and colourful history of mentorship. As a practicing artist, author, and professor of art, John Kissick has been both a mentor and...

Having a good camera and taking photography lessons are not enough for perfection in hiking photography. You can still go further by improving your expertise in hiking photography. More than the pictures you might have taken before, future photographs can be better and more qualitative. Improvement is a gradual process that involves time and practice....

Jennifer Jean grew up in Philadelphia and has been creating art for 15 years. She attended Syracuse University and received her MFA from Boston University. She is an artist who uses art to “speak conceptually and emotionally through color and texture.” For Jennifer, her art is a reflection of her dual Buddhist-Catholic heritage. “I think...

Art galleries and auction houses, in some form or another, have been around for over 300 years. The earliest practices consisted of simply pricing the art pieces and then inviting people who might be interested in purchasing them. Gradually, as collectors began to realize the financial impact of investing in art pieces, art sales began to...