Circles, squares, rectangles—these are all the shapes, right? But, do you know that these aren’t the only shapes in the art niche! Yes! I know that it is a fact that you will be surprised to know, so let us learn about this concept together! Shape in Art! If we go by the definition of […]
“I am seeking, I am striving, and I am in it with all my heart.” – Van Gogh A life filled with sorrows and grief is often mixed in rolling sheets with tobacco and smoked till you get numb. Van Gogh’s Skeleton Smoking is the exact representation of the feeling of being so lost in […]
What do you think of when you take a look at a sphere or a cube? Do you think that the same form in 2D can be a square or just a mere circle? I am pretty sure that you will be surprised to know that if you add depth, volume and width to any […]
Seductive eyes, a body as fragile as a glass, and shiny piercing eyes—but a femme fatale who can flip the world upside down when in rage! Now you might be wondering whom I am talking about. I am talking about the last pharaoh of Egypt, the bold queen, and the fiery Cleopatra VII. She is […]
You may ask, what is the hype related to famous religious paintings about? Religion and art have gone hand-in-hand since human existence and throughout history. The inclusion of religious themes in some of the famous paintings of history acted as a portfolio for the famous painters and everyone who identified as Christian or Catholic. This […]
Have you ever wondered where the effects in the paintings come from? Well, the answer is pretty clear that it is all because of the texture in art! With that being said, I’d love to share with you some intriguing details about the meaning and importance of texture in art. The depth of the texture […]
Do you remember how, in the history lectures, we were all taught about the medieval period at some point in time? Well, the period was not just prior to civilization; it was also the establishment of art and literature. The medieval art period covers an immense range of history, drama, and a variety of places […]
An artist always seeks inspiration in some of the most basic things and yet makes it effortlessly presentable so that they turn out to be one of the most famous paintings. And Pierre-Auguste Renoir was no lesser; he used his paintbrush to create astonishing artworks that left his audience in awe. He was not just […]
PortraitFlip vs. Paintru! Yes, I am talking about two of the industry leaders in the handmade artwork niche. Given the fact that both brands work in a similar way and deliver handmade paintings to their customers, what exactly sets them apart? Well, PortraitFlip moves a step ahead and caters to the needs of their customers, […]
Johannes Vermeer! A man who is renowned in the whole world for his famous paintings and creations, yet, his life remains a mystery! Known for his selection of themes and subjects in his paintings, Johannes Vermeer was mostly a self-taught artist. It is indeed surprising that, out of his creations, only 36 paintings have survived […]
