In preparation for our informative oil painting workshop on 23 rd and 24 th September with Jonn Einerssen, we are looking into the medium of oil and the history of landscape art. Register here for the workshop: Learn more or Register here for the workshop It is commonly known in the artistic community that oil paint is used for its … Read the article
The Art of Stone Carving
Initially, stone carving was believed to have been created in the Paleolithic era – 10,000 BC. However, there have been subsequent discoveries, one of which was the stone sculpture – the Venus of Hohle Fels, which was discovered in southwestern Germany in 2008 and was made between 33,000 and 38,000 years ago. Another known ancient art, is a set of … Read the article
Beautiful Autumn Colours Depicted in Art
Autumn is an inspiration for many artists to paint due to the season’s transitionary nature. The Fall season is symbolic of plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance, but also a symbol of decay, decline, old age, and even death. It has associations of things being past their prime. It is also a time of contemplation and celebration of life in a … Read the article
The History and Art of Landscape Painting
In essence, landscape painting is the depiction of nature and natural scenery. Landscapes have been painted since ancient times with the Greeks and Romans creating wall paintings of natural scenic elements. The independent genre of landscape can be found as far back as 4th century China. However, it did not emerge into Western culture until the Renaissance in the 16th … Read the article
History of Miniature Paintings
In honour of our upcoming Masterpieces in Miniature Exhibition in May 2023, we are looking at the history of miniature paintings. The origins can be traced back to the 9th – 10th century Western India, where images were found on palm leaf manuscripts in the Buddhist Pala period. These were thought to be influenced by mural paintings. Subsequently, during the … Read the article
What do you know about art? – Here’s an easy way to learn
Life is a constant learning curve with many topics, as well as experiences and art is no exception. We can all appreciate a painting by merely looking at it. What is not known, by mere sight, however, are the plethora of styles, mediums and compositions. After all art appreciation centers around the ability to view art throughout history, focusing on … Read the article
An Introduction into Bird Painting – with history dating back to the Middle Ages
In light of the bird painting workshop with Charity Dakin on 4th and 5th of March, we wanted to delve into the subject a little further. Learn more or Register here The painting of birds represents a range of ideas including freedom, nobility, fertility, and bravery, but can also be omens for both good and ill. They are often used … Read the article
Picture This Artist Michael Dumas Featured in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Wyoming
The painting “Winter Drift” by Michael Dumas was recently selected for the Western Visions 2021 Exhibition at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. “Winter Drift” is an original oil painting measuring 10.5″ x 7.5″ and features a Black-capped Chickadee. Western Visions is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest running fundraiser and features many of … Read the article
Picture This Artist Cindy Sorley-Keichinger Selected for Prestigious Show – Art That Matters to the Planet
A painting by Picture This artist Cindy Sorley-Keichinger has been selected for display in the prestigious art show Art That Matters to the Planet. The original acrylic painting of two zebras, titled Contested, was selected by the Society of Animal Artists jury for display in the art show at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York. Afterwards it … Read the article
Artist Dean Morrissey Passes Away
It is with great sadness, that we announce from Picture This, the passing of a very talented artist, Dean Morrissey. His legacy will carry on through his amazing Celtic art and wonderful depictions of Santa Claus.
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