 Are you an artist wondering if it's time to take your creative talents from a cherished hobby to a thriving side hustle or even a full-time career? "Sell Your Art or Not?" is your guide to making this life-changing decision confidently and clearly. In this book, you'll explore the key considerations, pros, and cons of turning your artistic passion into a profitable venture. Whether you're contemplating selling your art part-time or dreaming of becoming a full-time artist, this book provides the insights and advice you need to navigate the transition.
 Welcome to this new episode of how to loosen up your painting. It's a popular choice because I asked my artist community on YouTube whom they wanted to hear about next, and Alfred Sisley was chosen. I think this is mostly because a lot of artists don't really know too much about this particular impressionist. So we're going to look at Alfred Sisley and compare him to Claude Monet.
Impressionism, a revolutionary art movement that emerged in the late 19th century, forever changed the way we perceive and depict the world. This blog post introduces you to the lives and masterpieces of four iconic Impressionist painters: Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas. Each artist brought a unique vision and style to the movement, creating works that continue to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide. As you explore the fascinating stories behind their paintings, take the quiz to test your knowledge and discover a special free gift waiting for you at the end. Let's begin!
This article is about the fascinating topic of the art forger who fooled the connoisseurs of the art world and also the Nazi's second most powerful leader. The story of Han van Meergeren, the Dutch forger who successfully fooled the art world with his forgery of Johannes Vermeer's paintings, is a remarkable one that highlights the fine line between artistry and deception.
Ever found yourself drowning in the chaos of managing your artwork? I've been there too, with canvases stacked in cupboards and photos scattered all over my studio. But fear not! I've discovered a game-changer that's revolutionizing the way artists like us organize and manage our creative endeavors. Enter Artwork Archive—the all-in-one solution you've been dreaming of!
How do you translate the vast, complex beauty of the natural world onto a flat canvas? It can be tempting to dive straight into the details, but establishing a solid foundation is key to creating cohesive, compelling paintings. That's where a simplified landscape painting process comes in. By breaking down the steps into a structured workflow - starting with darks and shadows, then building up to mid-tones and highlights - you can lay the groundwork for depth, atmosphere, and a uniquely personal interpretation of the scene. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of this streamlined approach and how it can help you gain confidence and consistency in your landscape paintings, no matter your skill level. Let's get to it!
Claude Monet is regarded as the father of Impressionism. No other artist of the period had the longevity of career and perseverance with the Impressionist movement. Today Monet's paintings are national treasures commanding astonishing prices on auction. Monet achieved fame and fortune in his lifetime, but we must also look at this early career struggles. It is in these hard times that Monet's true character stood out among others. Let us examine this period a little closer.
One of the main topics that artists have a problem with is finding time to create. That's the number one issue. Time is one of those topics that, of course, is a big problem for all of us creatives: finding the time for art. That elusive couple of hours a day where we can spend time doing what we love as a hobby, making art, whittling out that little side hustle business to supplement income, or maybe transition into a full-time income.
Impressionist painting is renowned for its unique approach to capturing the ephemeral qualities of light and atmosphere in the natural world. Fundamental to this artistic movement are several key techniques and aesthetic goals that allowed artists to create paintings with a sense of immediacy, vitality, and emotional resonance. In this article we will look at these techniques in detail so that you can apply them to your painting.
In the late 19th century, a group of revolutionary artists embarked on a quest to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in their paintings. These artists, known as the Impressionists, not only revolutionized the art world but also transformed the way we perceive color. Through their innovative use of color palettes, they brought landscapes, seascapes, and everyday scenes to life in a way that had never been seen before. This article will introduce the typical color palettes used and the science behind the colors.
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AuthorMalcolm Dewey: Artist. Country: South Africa 
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