Category Archives: Art News

Art collectors would love to buy originals–especially of the great masters. But they can be frustratingly elusive. The next best thing is art prints. Once you start looking into art prints, you will come across digital prints and higher-quality prints called lithographs and serigraphs.   Art prints created through serigraphy and lithography are reproductions of original… Read More

Throughout its long history, Christian iconography consisted of beautiful paintings depicting stories from the scriptures and a significant part of church art. Early Christian art also contains a deep respect for history and the glory of the eras that they represent.  There is a current renaissance and resurgence of interest in collecting original Christian art–both… Read More

In the art world, some pieces of art are known more for the controversy they produce than for their artistic and technical merits. These controversial artworks exist across all genres and mediums, bringing plenty of attention to independent artists and the museums and galleries responsible for housing their work. But what is a “controversial artwork”?… Read More

Making a living as a career artist takes more than just producing exceptional paintings, sculptures, pottery, photographs, videos, or any other forms of artwork. You need marketing skills. Fortunately, there are endless opportunities today to share and sell your artwork, whether you are an established professional artist or just starting out.  Every day, many artists… Read More

While many of the most famous art movements focus on the past, contemporary art focuses on the present. So, what is contemporary art? In simple terms, contemporary art is the art of today. It’s produced by living artists, so it reflects current perspectives on society, making it possible to explore a variety of themes. For… Read More

Art is culturally pervasive. Everywhere we go we see reflections of our times through the art around us. Art isn’t just for the art collectors, critics and historians–it is for everyone.  There is no denying that one of our earthly delights is in seeing a famous piece of art and experiencing its greatness. Art influences… Read More

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas, you’ve come to the right place. Acrylic painting is a fun and creative way to express yourself — and the best part is, it’s relatively easy to learn. With just a few basic supplies and some practice, you can create beautiful works… Read More

The invention of lithography is a remarkable event in the history of art. Lithography provided artists with unprecedented freedom to explore possibilities within their practice, allowing them to challenge traditional ideas about printmaking and test out bold new creative avenues. The development of lithography is responsible for pushing the boundaries of what goes into a… Read More

Art has long been revered as a tool of creative expression. Yet art is more than merely artful decoration; it is a powerful mode of understanding and processing emotion. Thoughtfully engaging with art can give individuals an intimate look into their inner selves while providing insight into further emotional exploration.  In this way, art is… Read More

The Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Picasso’s Passing In April of 1973, renowned artist Pablo Picasso passed away. He left behind a world that was forever impacted by his artistry.  Born in Spain, but spending most of his life in France, Picasso is known for creating more than 20,000 works of art.   From drawings and ceramics,… Read More

“Investing is the act of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit. You can invest in endeavors, such as using money to start a business, or in assets, such as purchasing real estate in hopes of reselling it later at a higher price.”  –  Investopedia With how frequently we… Read More

While the marketing profession isn’t for everyone, self-marketing basics can be extremely helpful regardless of the job title you hold.  For artists, self-marketing can be the difference between art being your passion, and art being your livelihood.  Understandably, this process may be a bit daunting.  By learning about the importance of self-marketing as an artist,… Read More

More likely than not, you are aware of the current events in Ukraine. It probably comes as no surprise, but according to officials from the United Nations, the invasion of Ukraine is “a serious threat to the country’s vast cultural heritage”.   Ukraine is home to seven UNESCO heritage sites, including the St. Sophia Cathedral.  Therefore,… Read More

People often relate “Traditional Americana Art” to images that include the likes of Uncle Sam.  Or, perhaps they think of art pieces that include the American Flag blowing in the wind.  These are, in fact, good examples of this type of artwork.  However, to have them be the sole images you think of would be… Read More

It’s the same cycle every year, like clockwork. The magic of the first snowfall quickly fades as the relentless cold front brings in the classic wave of winter blues, alleviated only a bit around Christmas, and then coming back as we turn the corner into New Year’s. 2020 and 2021 also introduced some additional challenges… Read More

Selling art online isn’t just limited to those working with digital art and NFTs. There is a huge market for traditional art mediums online, and the industry is making this shift sooner than you might think. In 2018, Art Basel valued online art sales at 9% sales globally, accounting for approximately $6B USD. In that… Read More

The NFT art industry is poised to more than 10x in 2021 compared to 2020, with over $1.2B in transactions for these digital art pieces being done in the first half of 2021 alone, versus $65M in all of 2020. Despite this historic surge in popularity, critics are quick to call this simply the latest… Read More

There has been no lack of social issues to protest or advocate for in recent years, with 2020 being a particularly hot year for protests, with mass demonstrations for racial justice, police reform, and climate action among many others; the likes of which we have never seen before. This phenomenon seemingly lined up with the… Read More