Mastering The Art Of Graffiti Graffiti stems from an Italian word, ‘Graffiato,’ meaning ‘scratched.’ True to its name; graffiti is not an art form that has suddenly emerged because of Gen-Zers. Instead, its origin dates back thousands of years ago. The earliest examples of graffiti are cave paintings and ancient inscriptions found in Greece, the […]
12/13/2021∙6 minutes reading time
Learn How To Paint From The Best - Take Painting Lessons In The States Among ancient artistic fields, painting is the oldest. Many past civilizations have used drawings on cave walls to leave behind records of their history by means of painting. You’d be surprised to know that recently discovered prehistoric paintings date back to […]
10/29/2020∙8 minutes reading time
An Introduction to Acrylic painting It’s always great to have a creative outlet, a way to express your personality through different mediums. Acrylic painting is a perfect way to express yourself visually, and a great hobby to keep you entertained when you need a break from the constant stimulation of technology. What is Acrylic Paint? […]
01/16/2020∙7 minutes reading time
All a Beginner Needs to Know about Oil Painting We’re guessing you’re here because you want to stand alongside some of history’s geniuses of oil painting. You want to be rubbing shoulders with Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Da Vinci, in the pantheon of the greatest oil painters of all time. Or maybe not; maybe […]
12/06/2019∙6 minutes reading time
Learning How to Paint Using Watercolours Some people think that, in the art world, watercolour paints are the equivalent of swimming in the kiddie pool. How many of you can recall sitting at a table, early in your primary education, gleefully smearing cerulean blue and cadmium yellow on a piece of craft paper, ostensibly depicting […]
10/10/2019∙7 minutes reading time
Behind the Brush: Women Artists When one thinks of famous artworks, it is generally those from – or inspired by the Italian Renaissance that come to mind. To wit, two of the most famous paintings in the world, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, which were both painted by the same artist: Leonardo da […]
09/16/2019∙7 minutes reading time
Where Can I Take Painting Lessons? Have you always wanted to enroll yourself in painting class but never took any action? Now is your chance! More people than ever are choosing to take art lessons in their free time. From a basic drawing course to a fun paint-night out, there’s always a good painting course […]
09/16/2019∙6 minutes reading time
Renowned Paintings and the Masters that Rendered Them Think back to your days of studying art history: which artists and art movements featured in your curriculum? Surely you learned about the big names but what about Artemisia Gentileschi – unusual for being female in the male-dominated world of Italian Renaissance art? What about Paul Cezanne […]
09/06/2019∙7 minutes reading time
Discover the Biggest Names in Art History “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso A good number of us have art in our homes. While contemporary art may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there are a lot of people who enjoy the classic art that you can […]
05/29/2019∙6 minutes reading time
The Most Important Art Museums and Galleries in the World If you love art, you’ll have probably already visited an art gallery to see decorative arts, contemporary art, modern art, sculpture, or even the masters. Famous paintings are all over the world, but there are a number of museums that are home to incredible masterpieces […]
05/28/2019∙7 minutes reading time
A Guide to Art Classes and Painting Lessons in the UK 'Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.' ― Salvador Dalí In the UK, you have the luxury of being able to take a stroll through the city and discovering […]
06/23/2018∙11 minutes reading time
Which Painting Techniques Should You Use? “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.” - Vincent Van Gogh There are very few people in this world who don’t like music. What about painting? Painting is a great way to unwind during your free time. You can either paint in silence […]
06/13/2018∙8 minutes reading time
How to Become a Painter “Have no fear of perfection - you’ll never reach it. - Salvador Dali In the UK, approximately two million people (three million including the wider creative economy) work in the creative arts sector. According to government statistics from the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), the creative industries could […]
05/25/2018∙7 minutes reading time
