Knowing which medium does what and which surface goes well with it makes you a better painter. Today’s debate is on watercolor vs. acrylics. It isn’t debate, actually, it’s comparison, although they share similar qualities in a bunch of areas. If you ask me which medium is better, I’d say acrylics, but I’d also say […]
“Drawing is the honesty of art. To draw does not mean simply to reproduce contours: drawing does not consist merely of line. Drawing is also expression, the inner form, the plane and modeling.” This quote by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres best explains the essence of neoclassical paintings! Artworks from this era have always enthralled art […]
“I have schizophrenia. That doesn’t mean I am schizophrenia. I am not my mental illness. My mental illness is a part of me” – Jonathan Harnisch Does this quote ring a bell to you? Let me break it down for you! How many times have you looked at a painting and wondered what on earth […]
A painting that narrates a tale of its own with a clear vision, a colorful palette and a deep message hidden beneath the canvas. From poverty to rich class society, to the darker sides of life to the brighter phases of it, realists conveyed them all through their art. Realism artists covered it all; they […]
Over hundreds of artworks were made depicting angels. Most of them belonged to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, as angels play a key role in conveying God’s message to their respective prophets. But the ones that’ve conquered the hearts of millions and are predominantly spoken about on the internet belonged to art patrons who practice Christianity. […]
Our art world would be incomplete without Dutch paintings! Over the years, Dutch artists created a plethora of paintings depicting wide range of scenes, events, and human figures. These artists ended up creating some of the most influential artwork to ever exist! Why else would we art admirers discuss it even after centuries of its […]
Gothic paintings sound familiar? Or, let me break it down for you! Mediaeval art? Does that strike a hint? Well, Gothic art is a style that falls under the Medieval art movement. Some of the paintings you look at have a completely different aura! The same goes with the concept of gothic painting and artwork. […]
If you’re wondering what foreshortening is, then let me tell you that you’re not alone. Being an art lover, this question keeps running through our minds. But let me ask you something. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re standing into the painting or in front of the subject? As if you belong to the […]
How we see Chinese art in today’s world is inherently different from ancient times. It’s more diverse, vast, and evolving than ever before. But did you know Chinese art evolved, transformed, and moved beyond boundaries during Chinese imperialism? If Zhou, Qin, and the Han Dynasties hadn’t existed, China wouldn’t probably have seen advancement in its […]
When you come across the word harmony, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you are a melophile like me, then you can probably think of the arrangement of musical notes and rhythm that provides a pleasing effect to the ears. And if we talk about harmony in general, then it […]
