Painting styles

Mark Menendez shares secret painting techniques of the world’s most famous artists, from Leonardo da Vinci to Van Gogh, in this insightful demonstration.

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An A-Z list of all types of paintings, mediums, styles and techniques that will help you choose your art style and unleash your inner artist.

Joaquín Sorolla, Return from Fishing, the Beach in Valencia, 1907 When I ask readers what they are struggling with most in painting, one of the most common replies is a struggle to paint looser and more relaxed. This is a common problem in painting. We tend to overthink and overcomplicate things. The end result is usually

Try your hand at these six abstract painting prompts to get started once again in the studio after time away, or if you are up against a creative block.

By Cassie Rief in Featured Artists > Oil Paintings When oil painter Susan Hale speaks of her career in art (and by the way, she’s been an exhibiting artist for more than 30 years!) she exudes a playful, exaggeratory attitude. So, it’s not unusual her paintings mimic her charismatic, fun-filled take on life. “From dancing corn stalks to popcorn clouds, I always see a painting in the landscape,” she says. See what I mean? The Wisconsin-based artist’s rural upbringing is a constant […]

Картина маслом Романтичная. .Авторская живопись маслом на холсте в интернет-магазине на Ярмарке Мастеров. Эта картина написана под влиянием прекрасного романтичного настроения, которым хочется делиться! ..........................................................................................................................................................................

Joaquín Sorolla, Return from Fishing, the Beach in Valencia, 1907 When I ask readers what they are struggling with most in painting, one of the most common replies is a struggle to paint looser and more relaxed. This is a common problem in painting. We tend to overthink and overcomplicate things. The end result is usually

Over the past couple of years, I have felt a pull towards earthy colours and natural textures but it has taken time for it to filter through to my art.