Charming Watercolor Paintings Depict Tiny Fairyland Towns Nestled Within Garden Flowers

Ukrainian illustratorTonia Tkachpaints storybook illustrations inspired by the world around her. Each tiny town is themed according to the colors of the surrounding botanicals. Scroll down to check out some of Tkachs whimsical watercolor paintings and find more from her growing portfolio onInstagram. And if you love her work, you could learn how to paint in her style by watching herYouTubetutorials. Each tiny village is themed according to the colors of the surrounding botanicals....

October 6, 2019 · 1 min · 74 words · Heather Patterson

How This 30,000-Year-Old Figurine Continues to Captivate Today

Carved from limestone decoratively tinged with red ochre, the statuette depicts a female nude. by exaggerating proportions and emphasizing features associated with sexual reproduction and fertility. What are Venus Figurines? Photo:Wikimedia CommonsGNU FDL Today, 144 fertility figurines have been found in Europe and Asia. While not all of these statuettes share theVenus of Willendorf’svoluptuous features, most do. Therefore, these parts were isolated and amplified by the artist’s brain. Photo:Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4....

October 6, 2019 · 1 min · 116 words · Steven Mullins

10 Grandes pintores hispanos que dieron forma a la cultura occidental

Otros, como Joan Miro y Salvador Dali, experimentaron con una gran cantidad de medios. Diego Velazquez (1599 1660) Venus del espejo de Diego Velazquez. Francisco de Goya (1746 1828) El 3 de mayo en Madrid por Francisco de Goya. Foto (de izquierda a derecha): Autorretrato de Diego Velázquez víaWikipedia|Frida Kahlopor Guillermo Kahlo víaWikipedia| Salvador Dalí por Allan Warren víaWikipedia| Jean-Michel Basquiat por catwalker víaShutterstock.com Su trabajo suele asociarse con el Romanticismo y es considerado uno de los ultimos grandes maestros....

October 3, 2019 · 2 min · 368 words · Lisa Lewis

12 Great Hispanic Artists Who Shaped Western Culture

Unafraid to take risks, they often incorporate symbols and techniques that recall their native cultures. Others, like Joan Miro and Salvador Dali, didnt limit themselves to one medium. Take a look at some of the great Hispanic artists who have shaped Western art and culture. Photo (from left to right): Diego Velázquez self-portrait viaWikipedia(Public domain) |Frida Kahloby Guillermo Kahlo viaWikipedia(Public domain) | Salvador Dalí by Allan Warren viaWikipedia(CC BY-SA 3.0) | Jean-Michel Basquiat by catwalker/Shutterstock...

October 2, 2019 · 3 min · 489 words · Jacob Palmer

Secret Drawings Have Been Discovered Underneath a Priceless Leonardo da Vinci Painting

Since acquiring the panel painting in 1880, the museum has considered it a highlight of its collection. More recently, however, they’ve been able to see them in much greater detail. Together, these technologies proved that Leonardo’s vision forVirgin of the Rocksdrastically evolved during the painting process. Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) “
Virgin of the Rocks” – tracing of the lines relating to underdrawing for the first composition, incorporating information from all technical images© The National Gallery, London...

October 2, 2019 · 2 min · 330 words · Daniel Pratt

Disney Characters Are Breaking Through Another Dimension in This Artist’s Sketchbooks

Have you ever wished your favorite cartoon characters were real? Italian artistLuigi Kemo Voloillustrates popular Disney icons to look as though theyre coming to life on paper. The pages appear as veils between reality and the cartoon world. His clever optical illusion drawings turn ordinary notebook paper into veils between reality and the cartoon world.

October 1, 2019 · 1 min · 55 words · Jessica Gonzalez

How a “Very Paintable” House Inspired ‘American Gothic,’ a Modernist Masterpiece

In the early to mid-20th century, many American artists flocked to the country’s major metropolises. Who was Grant Wood? In addition to migrating around the Midwest, Wood frequently traveled abroad. A pioneer of theNorthern Renaissance, Van Eyck is renowned for his detailed paintings rendered in a realistic style. Instead, he found inspiration in daily life, which is central toAmerican Gothic. Technique does not constitute art, hesaid. Grant Wood, “Self Portrait,” 1925 (Photo:Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain)...

September 29, 2019 · 2 min · 323 words · David Johnston

6 Eye-Opening Facts About Eccentric Artist Andy Warhol

Though his work often speaks for itself, it is worth learning more about the figure behind the art. Learn all about Pop Art’s most famous figure with these six Andy Warhol facts. Childhood illness allowed him to hone his craft at a young age. He started out as a successful shoe illustrator. Shoes played a prominent role in Warhols early career as a commercial artist, the Tateexplains. Many of his most famous pieces made their debut at his first New York solo show....

September 27, 2019 · 1 min · 183 words · Donald Raymond

Tattoo Artist Creates Gothic Nature-Inspired Tattoos That Look Like Old Lithographs

Melbourne-based artist Annita Maslov translates her intricate pen and ink drawings into delicate dot work tattoos. Her incredible works look just like old lithographs etched onto the skin.

September 27, 2019 · 1 min · 28 words · Michele Smith

Interview: Renowned Paper Quilling Artist Reveals Her Most Groundbreaking Works

Brodskaya with her piece SeeingThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Brodskaya with her piece “Seeing”This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Renownedpaper quillingartistYulia Brodskayanever imagined that her career would lead to where it is today....

September 26, 2019 · 2 min · 334 words · Jessica Ingram

Food Artist Gets Kids to Eat Healthy by Turning Meals into Pop Culture Masterpieces

Spongebob from Spongebob Squarepants. Beef ravioli with cream and mushroom sauce. Food artist and momLaleh Mohmeditransforms ordinary ingredients into edible masterpieces on plates. Spongebob from “Spongebob Squarepants.” Beef ravioli with cream and mushroom sauce. The results of her cooking and plating are pop culture portraits of beloved fictional characters. Mohmedi began playing with food several years ago. Since that time, Mohmedis works have grown in their complexity. Tyrion Lannister from “Game of Thrones....

September 25, 2019 · 3 min · 603 words · Stephen Morris

Charming Watercolor Illustrations of Women and Their Animal Companions

Her ever-growing portfolio not only showcases her skills with a paintbrush, but her fantastic imagination. Speshilovas illustrated characters include humans who live in harmony with forest animals, reminiscent of DisneysSnow White. Scroll down to see some of Speshilovas fantastical illustrations and find more from her portfolio onInstagram. Each whimsical artwork looks like its straight out of a storybook.

September 22, 2019 · 1 min · 58 words · Ashley Elliott

Interview: Leading Contemporary Impressionist Sheds Light on Her Pioneering Practice

Maple Color, 2019 For over a decade,Erin Hansonhas been pioneering and perfectingOpen-Impressionism. We recently had the chance to catch up with Hanson, culminating in our exclusive interview below. Read on to find out more about her colorful practice and unique approach to art. “Maple Color,” 2019 Lilies on the Lake, 2019 One of your earliest artistic endeavors saw you painting large-scale murals. In what ways has this experience informed your current practice?...

September 21, 2019 · 2 min · 376 words · Charles Young