Artist Portraits
Elena Done: Painting for me is a natural occurrence
Dec 12, 2023
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9 minutes read
"What is painting for me? Painting for me is a natural occurrence. Painting for me is a preconceived ability. I started drawing from the age of 2-3, so drawing for me is a natural thing, and creating art is a seventh sense."...
Art History
Did you know that golf has been immortalized by great masterpieces of art?
May 22, 2022
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7 minutes read
Many masterpieces that fall outside the main themes of the fine arts, such as, for example, that of landscape, portrait, genre scenes, etc., are often unknown. The above emerges forcefully in regard to works that, although they were created by the greatest masters in history, immortalized the elite world of golf...
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Serghei Ghetiu: I am probably very traditional
Sep 18, 2023
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6 minutes read
"Basically, I started drawing from childhood. In the first school classes, the students always gathered around me to watch me draw. "
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Ramona Zordini: I want to make the two-dimensional three-dimensional
Mar 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
My educational background is in graphic design, drawing, and photography. I started with drawing and photography, then experimented with sculpture and set design, engraving, sewing and embroidery, video, and electromyography. I have worked with paper and wood, resin, and fabric. I have explored many techniques, and there is still so much I want to learn.
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Ya Tsai Chiu: The poetic imprint of a contemporary Taiwanese master
Apr 4, 2025
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7 minutes read
Ya Tsai Chiu, a Taiwanese artist born in 1949 and who died in 2013, established himself on the international scene with his unique style combining sculpture, drawing and painting, with emblematic works such as The Dance of Flames and Vital Energy . His popularity has continued to grow, and his creations are now highly sought after, testifying to the importance of his legacy in contemporary Asian art.
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Sebastien Devore, the art that hides a message
Jan 12, 2022
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3 minutes read
Sebastien Devore's paintings, the result of extensive research and preparatory drawings, generally contain a message, a feeling or a food for thought ...
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2fast, inspired by hip hop culture
Mar 25, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Since I was a little kid, since I remember, I was always drawing and creating something, so I was pretty sure that I wanted to work some kind of a creative job in my life. From a young age, drawing was my creative excursion into the world of imagination, the world I created on paper, the worlds and objects I invented, the cars I would drive..."
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Yan Bragance
Dec 9, 2022
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1 minutes read
The pleasure is there, the drawing, the painting, the brush, the impastos, the drips, the projections. The artist does not deny himself any of the possibilities offered by painting.
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Thomas Kaplan sells a Rembrandt to save wild cats
Apr 11, 2025
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3 minutes read
Thomas Kaplan, a renowned art collector and wildlife advocate, is auctioning a rare Rembrandt drawing, "Young Lion at Rest ," to fund big cat conservation through his organization Panthera. By combining artistic heritage with environmental commitment, he transforms a work of art into a lever for nature conservation.
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Roni Horn: Perception, Identity, and the Fluidity of Art
Apr 1, 2025
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8 minutes read
Roni Horn is an American contemporary artist known for her work in sculpture, photography, drawing, and installation art, often exploring themes of identity, perception, and environmental influence. Her art challenges traditional classifications, blending Minimalism with personal and environmental connections, particularly influenced by Iceland.
Pop Culture
Lesya Guseva is an artist who imagines the secret lives of great paintings
Jun 28, 2022
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1 minutes read
Lesya Guseva is an artist who imagines the secret lives of great paintings. She reinterprets well-known works of art in a hilarious manner. Lesya began drawing mini comics at the age of 25 after receiving no official art training.
Art News
Harry Styles: A Stunning Portrait by David Hockney at National Portrait Gallery!
Aug 3, 2023
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2 minutes read
The National Portrait Gallery's exhibition "Drawing from Life" by David Hockney includes a captivating portrait of Harry Styles painted in Hockney's signature style. Styles' presence adds a touch of celebrity allure to the renowned artist's collection.
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Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: David Gerstein
Jun 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
David (Dudu) Gerstein, born on 14th November 1944, is an accomplished Israeli artist known for his prowess in painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking...
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Ibrahim Unal, I am a self-taught artist candidate
Mar 11, 2023
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5 minutes read
"My recent works mainly consist of drawings. I adapted a technique used by photographers to my works and I am trying to improve it".
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Arina Apostolova, the focus on spiritual development
Dec 31, 2022
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6 minutes read
Arina Apostolova started drawing at the age of 16 when she wanted to become an architect in 2006. During her studies at the Academy of Architecture she successfully progressed in all directions, but in painting and drawing classes her work attracted the most attention...
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Prince George's reindeer painting hailed by the artist who made the original greeting card
Jan 2, 2023
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2 minutes read
Artist Hannah Dale, whose Christmas card may have inspired Prince George's reindeer drawing, said the young royal "has an eye for form and color."
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Stefano Galli: The innate desire to draw
Jan 14, 2025
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6 minutes read
"The innate desire to draw and then paint has never taken away my impression that it is something natural for everyone to do. For my part, although not pursuing it for exhibition purposes, I have always nurtured drawing and various painting techniques over time. Following certain circumstances that allowed me to devote more time to painting, I followed the path indicated by the various exhibition opportunities that came my way."
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David Hockney: A Pioneer of Contemporary Art
Aug 28, 2024
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7 minutes read
David Hockney is a leading British artist celebrated for his innovative and colorful works in painting, drawing, and printmaking. Known for his vivid depictions of landscapes, portraits, and experimental photo collages, Hockney has been a major influence in contemporary art for over six decades.
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Gaetano Ligrani: Every artist is unique
May 21, 2024
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4 minutes read
"My background comes, in large part, from my professional-artistic training and architectural studies, when the aforementioned faculties, also artistically trained students with examinations in art history, life drawing and descriptive geometry"...
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Simonida Djordjevic, freedom of expression
Oct 19, 2022
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7 minutes read
At first, Simonida Djordjevic painted on wooden panels, where she made the drawing with a paste she made herself, and I painted with oil...
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Frédéric Bruly Bouabré: The Art of Universal Concord and Cultural Preservation
Jul 26, 2024
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5 minutes read
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré uses his art to promote messages of peace, universal harmony and cultural preservation, as illustrated by his colorful and symbolic works. Through simple yet profound drawings, he celebrates diversity and unity, highlighting the richness of African traditions.
Art News
An Andy Warhol valued at $ 20,000 for sale for only $ 250
Oct 26, 2021
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4 minutes read
MSCHF, a collective of artists, has pulled another prank. Original Andy Warhol drawing being sold alongside 999 high-quality forgeries. Collectors will be able to purchase one of the 1,000 pieces starting Monday for $250. MSCHF seeks to make Warhol's art available to those who might not otherwise be able to buy it.
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Hico, self-taught in his technique
Dec 7, 2022
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5 minutes read
Hico started drawing when he was 6-7 years old. Hico took a few courses, chose the visual arts option at the baccalaureate. But he is self-taught in my current technique....
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Piotr Kachny: I have experimented with many techniques
Oct 8, 2024
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5 minutes read
"I have experimented with many techniques: dry pastels, oil pastels, ink, watercolor, markers, poster paint, and acrylics. However, I ultimately chose oil paint, which remains my most commonly used medium in painting. In drawing, I like to experiment and combine techniques. As for themes, I’ve probably gone through everything imaginable."...
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Daria Kolosova, a combination of realism and picturesque
Jan 4, 2023
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6 minutes read
Daria Kolosova says: "I was born as an artist. I have been drawing all my life, always and everywhere. My first teacher was my grandfather, who taught descriptive geometry at the university"...
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Elise Gobeil, the technique of grisaille and glaze
Mar 29, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I have a natural aptitude for drawing, I put several years of practice into it before exploring the world of painting".
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Emilio Greco: A Master of Italian Sculpture and Illustration
Jul 12, 2024
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8 minutes read
Emilio Greco was a distinguished Italian sculptor and illustrator, renowned for his ability to capture the essence of humanity through fluid and dynamic forms. His works, which span sculptures, drawings, and engravings, are celebrated for their emotive power and refined elegance.
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Albrecht Dürer
Apr 6, 2023
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14 minutes read
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was a German Renaissance artist who marked the history of European art. He was an engraver, painter and art theorist, and his works influenced many artists. He is famous for his wood and copper engravings, as well as his paintings and drawings.
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Elina Evstig: oil painting is a pretty traditional thing
Jul 16, 2024
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5 minutes read
"I have no formal education in arts, although I always had a craving for it. Years ago I took private classes of academic drawing by Ukrainian artist Oksana Samoylenko, and later learned illustration basics at Design/Illustration school. So, I tried different styles and techniques and a variety of subjects before I found a few that I am comfortable with. "...
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Enoc Perez: The Artistic Evolution of a Contemporary Visionary
Mar 24, 2025
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5 minutes read
Enoc Perez, born in 1967, is a contemporary artist from Puerto Rico, renowned for his paintings and oil stick drawings that depict Modernist architecture...
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Jiri Havlik Interview
Mar 5, 2017
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3 minutes read
I find the Artmajeur system absolutely brilliant!
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Michel Moskovtchenko: Master of Form, Color, and Narrative
Jul 18, 2024
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8 minutes read
Michel Moskovtchenko's seven-decade artistic journey showcases his mastery of form, color, and narrative. Starting in Lyon, he deeply engaged with Vaucluse landscapes, capturing the essence of places like Gordes and the Sahara. His profound explorations of the human form cemented his legacy as a prominent figure in contemporary European art.
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Julia Kuzina, the art of telling what's important to me
May 24, 2023
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8 minutes read
"I've loved drawing for as long as I can remember. I was good at it. I drew funny pictures of my friends, drew cartoons of teachers at school, drew posters, drew creative works for myself and friends. To my shame my textbooks and notebooks were always painted."
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Michaël Borremans: Master of Ambiguity and Timeless Expression in Contemporary Art
Sep 9, 2024
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5 minutes read
Michaël Borremans is a Belgian painter and filmmaker known for his enigmatic, atmospheric works that blend technical mastery with unsettling, ambiguous subject matter. His art, often drawing on historical influences, has earned him international recognition and exhibitions at major museums worldwide.
Art News
Picasso Artwork Allegedly Bought with 1MDB Funds Seized by US
Jul 25, 2024
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1 minutes read
US officials have recovered a $1.2 million Picasso drawing, Trois femmes nues et buste d'homme (1969), allegedly bought with embezzled funds from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, as part of efforts to recover assets from a $4.5 billion corruption scandal involving Jho Low and former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...