Urban Landscapes: Tips for Capturing the Heart of the City
Urban landscapes offer a unique challenge for artists—an ever-changing canvas filled with intricate details, shifting light, and dynamic movement.
Art Blog: Tips, Tutorials & Creative Ideas
Welcome to the Irish Artmart blog — your go-to space for art tips, tutorials, and creative inspiration. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, explore guides on painting techniques, finding inspiration, and growing your art practice.
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From watercolor and acrylic techniques to creative exercises and selling your artwork online, our blog covers everything you need to develop your skills and grow as an artist.
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…and nobody answered – An Exhibition Exploring the Unseen and Unheard
Inspired by Walter de la Mare’s haunting poem The Listeners, the exhibition …and nobody answered brings together a group of contemporary artists to explore themes of presence and absence, connection and disconnection, memory, silence, and perception.
Mastering Acrylic Landscapes: A Beginner’s Guide
Mastering Acrylic Landscapes: A Beginner’s Guide to Painting Natural Scenes Creating stunning landscape art is a rewarding journey
Art as Meditation: How Creative Practice Quietens the Mind
Whether through painting, drawing, sculpting, or any other creative form, the act of creating art has the potential to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and promote emotional healing.
Creating Atmospheric Perspective in Landscape Painting
Atmospheric perspective, creating the illusion of depth in a landscape. An essential technique for artists to master when working with landscapes.
Art Exhibition by Graphic Print Studio Artists
Explore the ‘Home’ collection exhibition by Graphic Print Studio at Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, supporting Simon Communities of Ireland.
How to Paint the Night Sky: Tips for Creating Stars, Moon, and Deep Space
Learn how to paint the night sky with stars, moon, and deep space in this comprehensive guide for artists. Perfect for watercolors or oil paints.
Exploring the Palette Knife: Unlocking Bold and Expressive Textures in Painting
Unlock bold and expressive textures with palette knife techniques in painting, from impasto to scraping and sgraffito.
How to Paint Reflections: Mastering Water and Glass in Realism
Master painting reflections on water, glass, and metal for realistic artistry. Learn techniques to elevate your work with depth and contrast.
Interview with the Artist : Jennifer Reynolds
Discover the artistic evolution of Jennifer Reynolds and her unique style influenced by nature and spirituality.
The Business of Art: Does Commercial Success Define Artistic Value?
Navigating the Art Business: Strategies for Artists to Balance Creativity and Commercial Viability
Interview with the Artist : Elwira Bernaciak
Follow Elwira Bernaciak’s journey from concept to final product, as she shares her artistic process and inspirations.