Drawing Techniques – Hatching, Cross-Hatching, Stippling, and Contour Drawing
Enhance your artwork with fundamental Drawing techniques like Hatching and Cross-Hatching – elevate your sketches to masterpieces.
His Most Famous Painting (The River Seine at Chatou) – Maurice De Vlaminck
Renowned French painter, Maurice de Vlaminck (April 4, 1876 – October 11, 1958) was a multifaceted artist, who was born in a musicians’ family in Paris. Shortly after beginning his career as a violinist and a professional cyclist, he had a stint with the military. Following this, he started with painting and writing. Vincent […]
His Most Famous Painting (I and the Village) – Marc Chagall
One of the famous twentieth century French ‘Modern Art’ masters of Jewish-Belarusian origin, Marc Chagall (July 1887-March 1985), employed primary and secondary colors with different techniques to come out with a unique painting. He would use various shapes and symbols to gather the attention of the viewers for a detailed analysis. One of the […]
Art Ezine : Famous Paintings
Even if you have little interest in art, you have probably heard names such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso. These were, after all, the greatest painters that ever lived. Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is the most famous of his 30-odd […]
Art Ezine : His Most Famous Sculpture – Constructed Head No 2 – Naum Gabo
Naum Gabo (August 5, 1890 – August 23, 1977) was an American ‘Constructivist’ sculptor of Belorussian birth. In 1910, he went to Munich for studying medicine and science related subjects. While studying physics and engineering, Gabo read the writings of Henri Bergson and participated in the lectures of art historian Heinrich Wölfflin that combined […]
Art Ezine : Oil Painting On Canvas Can Be Experimental And Rich In Shades
As a fine art buyer, purchasing a piece of oil painting on canvas must be on top of your list. Of course, you are well served by the vast repertoire of such paintings available. Today, the artists use this medium with glee and their appetite towards using oil is seen in the larger number […]
Art Ezine : His Most Famous Painting (The Curtain, Jug and Compotier) – Paul Cezanne
“Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier (The Curtain, Jug and Compotier)” is one of the most beautiful creations by French artist Paul Cezanne. A classic example of the ‘Still Life’ painting, this one was created during 1893-94. It’s been claimed that this painting was instrumental in revolutionizing art and carved the way for a new ‘Still […]
Art Ezine : Still Life With Fruits and Stringed Instrument by Georges Braque
In the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago hangs one of George Braque’s masterpieces the “Still Life with Fruits and Stringed Instrument”. This revolutionary Cubist piece explores new horizons for us to understand. This work of art is teaming with activity and offers the viewer almost too much to grasp. In the center […]
Art Ezine : Artwork Analysis: ‘Nude, Green Leaves and Bust’ by Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso’s complete name is Pablo Ruiz Picasso. He was of Spanish origin and was born in 1881 and died in 1972 at the age of 91. Picasso is regarded as one the greats in the field of modern art. He is credited with being the co-founder of the Cubist movement which is an […]
Art Ezine : Analysis of Bouguereau’s, "A Young Girl Defending Herself Against Eros"
William Bouguereau, a French-Academic Painte, was an extremely famous painter in the late 1800’s. He was born in La Rochelle, France, on November 30th 1825. As a young man, Bouguereau put himself through Ecole des Beaux-Arts by making labels for local grocers, and painting portraits of Local Parishioners. Much like many of the other […]
Art Ezine : Death Row Artist William Noguera – Visions From the Pen(itentiary)
Artistic expression has meant salvation for William Noguera, a San Quentin resident and current California Death Row inmate who creates thought-provoking, critically-acclaimed pen & ink drawings from his 4’x10′ cell. Imprisoned since 1983, William Noguera’s story is that of a man who has found a way to keep hope alive in the face of injustice, […]
Art Ezine : Art Deco Pottery – 10 Influences
Art Deco pottery was created in a style that followed closely on the heels of Art Nouveau. It was created in France beginning in 1910, spread throughout the world and, then, lost influence with the onset of World War II. Art Deco was originally called art moderne or art decoritif. This has caused a lot […]
