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The Emile Munier takes us back to a simpler time. A time when art did not have to be strange, shocking or subversive to be considered good. A time when of more conservative ideas on morals and beauty. Its interesting that in his time Emile … Continue readingFeatured Artist – Emile Munier
Artemisia Gentileschi is a very interesting woman artist. She live (July 8 1593 – 1652/1653) at a time at a time when it was not really accepted that women could be painters much less great painters. She endured a lot including a rape. But she … Continue readingFeatured Artist – Artemisia Gentileschi
Today for the featured artist I chose a western artist. I was thinking about it and I really do need to include more. I don’t think they get the respect they deserve in the fine arts community. So today I am going to start off … Continue readingFeatured Artist – Chris Owen
I thought it might be fun to make a list of the most over rated artists. Look at the list below and let me know who should be added or moved. # Pollock, Jackson # Warhol, Andy # Picasso, Pablo # Rauschenberg, Robert # Klimt, … Continue readingMost Overrated Artists
Hey guys I am working on a list of art movements. I will post what I have here and if you can think of any others let me know. * Abstract art * Art Brut * Abstract expressionism * Academic art * Action painting * … Continue readingHandy List Of Art Movements
Human anatomy and figurative art is a wonderful and complex subject. So for a subject this complex you will need more than a quick over view. Or a few online tutorials. It will take dedicated study and practice to get it right. With that in … Continue readingPatrick’s Free Art Course – Lesson 04 Anatomy – Introduction
For Supplement number two I have decided to add The Famous Artists Course. Here is what Wikipedia says about the course. ” The idea was conceived by Albert Dorne as a result of a conversation with Norman Rockwell. For the founding faculty, Dorne recruited Rockwell, … Continue readingPatrick’s Free Art Course – Supplementals 2
I have decided to also add supplemental elements to the art course to help flesh it out. The first supplement will the the addition of the Andrew Loomis art books. Loomis was an American illustrator but really he is best known from his art books. … Continue readingPatrick’s Free Art Course – Supplementals 1
I found nice compiled book of The Magazine of Art 1903. Its always interesting to see how much the art world has changed in the last 100 years or so. It has over 500 pages total. Here is the link The Magazine of Art
Today’s featured artist is the wonderful Maxfield Parrish. Links Maxfield Parrish Online Gallery Maxfield Parrish at Wikipedia A short bio of Parrish at BPIB.com
Just wanted to add the books from the last art lesson to the free books section plus a few more. Practical hints on composition in painting By John Burnet Portrait and figure painting By Frank Fowler – Section on composition. Lectures and lessons on art … Continue readingFree Books – Even More
OK now that you are up to speed on composition lets try putting it all together. Setup a still life in your light box you built from the previous lesson. You can use the blocks etc you already have or find things around your house … Continue readingPatrick’s Free Art Course – Lesson 04 Composition – Exercise A
For are next lesson we are going to move on to Composition. Wikipedia explains composition as “the placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art, as distinct from the subject of a work. It can also be thought of as … Continue readingPatrick’s Free Art Course – Lesson 04 Composition – Introduction
Here is another great painter from the 19th century. One that is finally starting to get more attention again. His name was William Bouguereau and he was a very well known painter in the 19th century. He had great skill as a painter and a … Continue readingFeatured Artist – William Bouguereau
I just read a great article on “grit” that I wanted to share with you guys. I think it explains very well whats needed to be a great artist. The truth about grit Modern science builds the case for an old-fashioned virtue – and uncovers … Continue readingIs “grit” what makes a great artist?
Claude Monet is probably the best known of the French impressionist painters. And his work by the end of his life was well received. And his reputation has only grown since then. Today his paintings demand some of the highest prices of any paintings in … Continue readingFeatured Artist – Claude Monet
Hi every one. I know a lot of you are like to visit art museums. And I think as either art lovers or artists looking at the work in the museums is one of the most important things you can do. So I decided to … Continue readingList of Top World Art Museums
Now using the light box you built for the last exercise we want to expand its use. Set up some new still lifes in it. You can use fruit, cups, jars, a skull, flowers just about anything. And of course you can use the charcoal … Continue readingPatrick’s Free Art Course – Lesson 03 Shading – Exercise G
Here is another living artist I am happy to feature. Jacob Collins is a wonderful talent and his works includes figurative, still life, landscapes and interiors. Below are a few examples of his work and you can see many more on his website. jacobcollinspaintings.com