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Bob Ross’s First Made-For-TV Painting Has Surfaced—and It’ll Cost You $10 Million
How much are some happy little trees worth to you? One art dealer believes it's a small fortune.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Scientists find secret ingredient in da Vinci paintings
It was originally believed to have been from contamination, but researchers now say it was intentional.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A hidden self-portrait of Van Gogh has been discovered. Here's what you can see so far
As it prepared for an exhibit, the National Galleries of Scotland found a previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, covered by glue and cardboard, on the back of another of his paintings.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A Signed Salvador Dalí Watercolor Print Was Just Discovered in a Thrift Store
The Spanish surrealist's work has materialized in a North Carolina thift shop, where it was waiting to be priced for less than $50.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
11 Emerging Artists Redefining Abstract Painting
A new generation of painters, all 40 years old or younger, are rethinking what we might call, for lack of a better term, abstraction.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Wish You Could ‘Shazam’ a Piece of Art? With Magnus, You Can | Mental Floss
Art galleries are known for displaying little to no information with their artworks; this art app fills in the gaps.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Your guide to acrylic paints
Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s number 1 magazine for original art. Buy original artwork direct from the artists.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Mark Rothko on How to Be an Artist
The beloved Color Field painter left behind wisdom on what it takes to be an artist, from channeling childlike instincts to taking ego out of the equation.
Home Improvement | Home Improvement
Residential Painters Melbourne – Interior, Exterior & House Painting
Painters Melbourne is specialists in both interior & exterior painting services. Our house painters in Melbourne & all suburbs are highly experienced. Call 04 1046 0337 for professional residential painters. we offer the best home painting services in Mel
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Multi-Million Dollar Willem de Kooning Paintings Discovered in a New Jersey Storage Locker
New York City art dealer David Killen purchased the contents of the locker, consisting of 200 paintings from a late art conservator's studio, for $15,000 in 2017.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: 'He was doing art deco before it existed'
From sci-fi libraries to steampunk tearooms, his dazzling creations made Glasgow a design paradise – and even crop up in Blade Runner, Doctor Who and Madonna videos. We join in the 150th anniversary celebrations
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Why Rembrandt Is Considered One of Art History’s Most Important Old Masters
Dutch artist Rembrandt is considered one of the most important and influential Old Masters. Here, we look at the most famous Rembrandt paintings, drawings, and prints to understand why he is such a prolific figure in both the Dutch Golden Age and in all o
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Scientists Study ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Hopes of Finding How Vermeer Painted His Masterpiece | Smart News |
The enigmatic work was last examined—and restored—in 1994
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Want to experiment with painting knives? Here are five pointers to get you started
Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s number 1 magazine for original art. Buy original artwork direct from the artists.
Entertainment | Film
Loving Vincent’ Director On Training An Army Of Oil Painters | Deadline
Loving Vincent' director Hugh Welshman discusses the extreme amount of effort that went into his portrait of Van Gogh's final years.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Jasper Johns Still Doesn’t Want to Explain His Art
Mr. Johns, who is now 87 and widely regarded as America’s foremost living artist, has a new retrospective at the Broad called “Something Resembling Truth.”
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Famous artists who didn’t make it until later in life | Dazed
Artists such as Ai Weiwei and Marina Abramović prove that there’s no age limit on when you can find success
Visual Arts | Art & Design
10 Abstract Facts About Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, 1948 | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10 Thrilling Reasons to Love Van Gogh
These ten favorite paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) reveal fascinating details about the artist's short and passionate life.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A Century's Worth of Important Art History Is Going Online
The Wildenstein Plattner Institute plans to digitize its extensive collection of art history materials in the coming years.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
There’s a Cadmium-Free Paint Alternative for Artists Now
Artists will now be able to choose a more eco-friendly and health conscious paint option for yellows, reds, and oranges.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Vermeer: the artist who taught the world to see ordinary beauty | Art and design | The Guardian
Johannes Vermeer was so obscure he wasn’t even remembered when he died, let alone forgotten. But the French avant-garde rescued him – and showed the world his calm, unpretentious genius
Visual Arts | Art & Design
We must rescue Van Gogh from becoming a pop culture cliche | Art and design | The Guardian
Loving Vincent is a corny new biopic made from 62,450 hack oil paintings in Van Gogh’s style – and is an insult to the human struggle in his original works
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
BBC - Culture - The moment that changed Picasso
A short trip to an ancient village was the catalyst for a profound shift in Picasso’s work – but it is often overlooked. Alastair Sooke finds out more.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
15 Things You Might Not Know About Monet's 'Water Lilies' | Mental Floss
Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' is beloved around the world, a radiant example of French Impressionism and the glory found in nature. But their path from the artist’s yard to museum walls was one paved with obstacles, perfectionism—and a lot of gardenin
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Abstract #10, Acrylic on Canvas | Josh Namm: Paintings
Another style of abstract. It's like early Pollock decided to paint stained glass. Or something like that. I like it. In person, it's clear that the texture is a big part of this painting.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Exercise #1: Impressionism, Acrylic on Canvas | Josh Namm: Paintings
This is an exercise in Impressionism inspired by another painting. I've always liked this style and wanted to see what I could do with it. I will be doing more-hopefully a lot more.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Abstract #9, Acrylic on Canvas | Josh Namm: Paintings
A friend described this as "George Jetson meets Warhol." Hopefully it's more Warhol than Jetson - mid-century without a lot of the cliches that go along with modern mid-century style art.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Abstract #8, Acrylic on Canvas | Josh Namm: Paintings
I am working on another painting right now that requires more detailed work. A few nights ago, I wasn't in the mood for that. So I did this instead!
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Josh Namm: Paintings: Abstract #5, Acrylic on Canvas
So this one is interesting. I didn't think it was finished. But someone whose opinion I really respect told me not to touch it because "it is done." So it's done.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Josh Namm: Paintings: Miniature Cityscape #1, Acrylic on Canvas
This painting is small: 4" x 12", hence the "miniature" in my title. It's not a typical painting experience, and therefore not a typical painting (at least for me).
