Introduction to Oil Painting: Essential Tools and Materials
Discover the magic of oil painting with our comprehensive guide covering essential tools and materials for beginners
Oil Painting Techniques: From Underpainting to Glazing
Unlock the Beauty and Versatility of Oil Painting: a Guide to Techniques and Mediums
10 Tips for Painting Landscapes with Oils: Unleash Your Creativity
Hello, art enthusiasts! Welcome to another blog post on the Irish Art Mart website, your one-stop-shop for all things art in Ireland. Today, we’ll explore ten effective tips for painting landscapes with oils. Understand Your Subject Research your landscape subject before you start painting. Familiarise yourself with the natural elements in the scene, from the […]
His Most Famous Painting – Nude Descending a Staircase, Number 2 – Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968), the most influential figure of the ‘Contemporary Art,’ was recognized for his strongly expressed contempt for the field of conventional ‘Fine Arts.’ He was in a way related to ‘Surrealist Movement,’ the descendant of ‘Cubism.’ Duchamp’s methodology and themes however, were not well received by ‘Cubists.’ This led to his inclination […]
Batik Crackling Technique
Crackles are the fine veins that may or may not be coloured; running through the outlines or certain areas of design in a piece of batik. It was once considered a sign of inferior batik in the olden days, especially on indigo coloured batik but acceptable on brown batik. However, it has evolved to […]
Technique of Water Color Painting WC05 PAPER
I use two sorts of watercolor paper. These are Saunders ‘Waterford’ Rough – hand made weight 638g/sqm – 300lb. I buy it in its standard size sheet of 762mm x 559 mm (30 x 22 inches.) and or: Bockinford machine made watercolor paper. This has a Not pressed surface – in my opinion this paper […]
A List of Drawing Mediums and Their Characteristics
DRAWING MEDIA Drawing is the process or technique used while medium is the actual material used to create the artwork. There are a variety of different drawing media that can be used to create drawings. Each medium has different characteristics and produces different effects. There are also different drawing techniques associated with each medium. Many […]
Mixed Media and Installation Art
The mixed media art installations are a western modern art genre began in the 70’s. These installations are produced using various media types and techniques in a single art work to produce a unique, conceptual experience. It allows greater versatility and a richer viewer’s experience, owing to the numerous layers characteristic of the art. […]
Creative Self Sabotage – 5 Favourite Sabotage Techniques Of Creative Artists & How To Avoid Them
Whatever outside circumstances are going on in your life, there’s only one person who controls how creative you are, how much you create and how easily you create. And that’s you. Unfortunately this means that the one person most likely to sabotage and stifle your creativity is you also! Overcoming these destructive habits begins with […]
Connective Thinking – Creativity Techniques
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Albert Einstein Imagination and creativity are two interrelated terms, the former leads to the latter. The etymological root of the word “creativity” in English and most other European languages comes from the Latin creatus, which means “to have grown.” How this works? […]
What Is Pop Art? Original Artists And Their Contributions
Over the last fifty years, Pop Art has experienced dramatic changes in themes, styles and content. As an art form that draws inspiration from mass media and consumerism, it has necessarily evolved alongside a modernizing world. During the Golden Age of Pop Art, a handful of Pop Art artists explored bold new means of […]
Color Theory and Art Movements
Color is more often than not part of a drawing, painting or a picture. There are no standard or fixed rules on how to apply color theory. Monet and Matisse are artists that used colors well. Their paintings remain to be one of the most visited pieces in art galleries and museums. Artists use color […]
