What do you see when a flock of birds is flying in the sky? Or when the rain drips from the window sills? Or when you closely watch a honeycomb? Isn’t there some kind of arrangement? Maybe, repetition? Is “pattern” the word you’re looking for? Then yes, you’re on the right page! Patterns are a […]
“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 […]
There is a saying, “drops of water can turn into an ocean.” Quite familiar, right? There is another saying that is somewhat the same. “Dots by dots can turn into a painting.” Well, I just made that up but some famous artists created history with this quote. You must be wondering what I’m trying to […]
Whether you’re planning to compose art or curious to know why some artworks are made with different color combinations, let me tell you you’re on the right page, as we’re here to discuss the role and importance of value in art. As we all know, there are seven art elements of art—value having the most […]
Japan is known for its wondrous and brimming culture and art! Be it technology or art we know that no one else does it like the Japanese! Enormously rich in art and culture, there is a lot to know about the roots of Japanese art and its evolution to this day. The brilliance of art […]
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 […]
Hyperrealist images! Something that is so real that it makes you wonder how can an artist pull it off? Is it really hand-painted or a photograph? The images will make you feel intrigued, whether the part you’re witnessing is original or just a playful act of your subconscious mind. It aims to erase the wall […]
The art that you see on the subway, on the street walls, or in parks is nothing but a kind of mural. Mural art has existed since prehistoric times, and every renowned painter has at least created one or two murals in their lifetime. As time moved on, murals lost their significance. But due to […]
My art is grounded in reflections on being different from others. My sufferings are part of myself and my art. They are indistinguishable from me, and their destruction would destroy my art. I want to keep those sufferings.” Edvard Munch This poignant quote by the famous expressionist artist explains exactly why many artists create paintings of sadness. […]
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 […]
