The Ninth Wave (1850) is a painting by Ivan Aivazovsky and is one of the most iconic seascapes in Russian art. It showcases Aivazovsky’s profound understanding of nature’s forces, especially the sea. The painting depicts a dramatic and emotional scene, filled with tension and awe. Its central theme explores survival, the power of nature, and … Read more
One of the most famous 18th-century painters, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), is especially renowned for his expansive frescoes and striking use of colour. His 1743 painting, The Banquet of Cleopatra, is a wonderful example of how he combines fervour, drama, and sensitivity. The well-known story of Cleopatra and Mark Antony is depicted in this oil … Read more
Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907) is among the 20th century’s most groundbreaking and significant paintings. This masterwork, which was painted by Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist, represents a turning point in both his career and the evolution of modern art. It not only questions accepted ideas of representation, but it also marks the beginning of Cubism, … Read more
One of the best things about learning to draw is this: If you can draw simple shapes, then you can draw anything! You just need to know how to put those shapes together to create an interesting picture. In this lesson, we are going to be focussing specifically on how to draw cartoon faces (using … Read more
Shape is one of the seven elements of art. They are the building block of every artwork. Without shapes, you won’t get very far in creating a piece of art. Shapes are not only helpful for people who create art, but also for the audience to help them understand an artwork! Shapes are two-dimensional objects … Read more
Have you ever needed to flip your image in Photoshop? It’s suuuper easy when you’re working with a flat image. But what if you’re working with multiple layers and you only want to flip your image on one layer, without flipping the canvas? This tutorial will show you exactly how to flip an image in … Read more
Being an Illustrator can mean a few things. Are you just wanting to do it for fun? Is it a profession you want to pursue full time? Or maybe you’re a graphic designer and want to add an extra string to your bow (cos we all love the ol’ graphic design and illustration combo). Whatever … Read more
Hello and welcome to my review of How to Draw by Scott Robertson with Thomas Bertling! Or as I like to call it: “An Art Book and a Science Book had a Baby”. There are ten chapters in total, and I’ll be taking you through each of them. I’ll give you an overview of what … Read more
Alrighty folks, it’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite painting of exhausted, Russian men pulling a boat onto the land. It’s powerful, it’s desolate and it’s an amazing piece of art. The Barge Haulers on the Volga was painted by Ilya Repin between 1870 and 1873. It is an oil painting on canvas and is … Read more
Robert Delaunay was an early twentieth century French painter famous for his geometric and bright colored artworks. He was one of the earliest known artists who delved into pure abstraction, which prioritzed bright colors over and above objects and form. Delaunay, along with his wife and colleagues, co-founded the Orphism art movement in 1912. What … Read more