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The painting that hides a skull in plain sight
The painting that hides a skull in plain sight
Room 4 of London's National Gallery holds a portrait that stops people mid-step. Two men in expensive clothes stand beside a table loaded with globes, sundials, and a lute. The... Read more...
Why Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints Are the Ultimate Modern Wall Art
Why Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints Are the Ultimate Modern Wall Art
In 1853, Japanese ports opened to the West, and a flood of packing materials hit Europe. But the European artists weren't looking at the porcelain inside the crates. They were... Read more...
The Power of Density: Why Complex Wall Art Outlasts Spectacle
The Power of Density: Why Complex Wall Art Outlasts Spectacle
Most people stand in the center of the room to judge if a piece of art is working. They step back, cross their arms, and ask themselves if the colors... Read more...
What Is Airbrush Art? The Technique Behind the Trend
What Is Airbrush Art? The Technique Behind the Trend
You've seen them taking over Pinterest boards and interior design magazines. Those bold, colorful prints with perfectly smooth color transitions that look almost too flawless to be painted by hand.... Read more...
Alla Prima vs Impasto: Two Painting Techniques That Changed Art Forever
Alla Prima vs Impasto: Two Painting Techniques That Changed Art Forever
You're standing in a museum, staring at a Van Gogh landscape. The paint is so thick you can see the actual ridges of his brushstrokes catching the light. Next to... Read more...