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When doing oil paintings of landscapes, the way that the sky is painted can set the mood for the entire picture.   Detail

The history of ethnic paintings in India can be traced back to the Bhimbatka Caves, where some of the earliest paintings of India are found. But when it comes to ethnic ‘tribal’ paintings of India the names which top the list are Warli paintings and Madhubani paintings.   Detail

Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture and design that peaked in popularity at the beginning of the 20th century (1880-1914) and is characterized by highly-stylised, flowing, curvilinear designs often incorporating floral and other plant-inspired motifs.   Detail

William Merritt Chase was born on November 1st, 1849 in Nineveh, Indiana. After joining and leaving the Navy in 1869, he decided to leave Indiana and head off to New York to study art.   Detail

American impressionist Edward Henry Potthast was born on June 10th, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He first showed his artistic side when he was very young and would mix his watercolors to come up with some of the most beautiful, vibrant colors.   Detail

Leonardo da Vinci is also known as ‘Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci’ was born on 15th April 1452 was a Tuscan polymath. He was a great mathematician, inventor, scientist, engineers, botanist, architect, anatomist, sculptor, writer, musician and a greatest painter of all times.   Detail

There’s nothing like painting in the outdoors amidst the scenery. Here we discuss ways to keep the resilience alive in a large oil painting.   Detail

This article is for all those couch potatoes who prefer to watch TV all day long! It describes the innovativeness and creativity watching an oil painting can bring in!   Detail

Mycenaean Art happened from roughly 1550 to 1200 BC on the Greek mainland. Even though the Mycenaean and Greek cultures were 2 separate entities, they occupied the identical lands, successively. The latter learned a few things from the former, including how to construct gates and tombs.   Detail

This article discusses how you can use a painting to express your innermost feelings and emotions. Many portraits from photo convey hidden emotions and aspects of the subject being painted.   Detail