Previewing Exhibition “Coming full circle and making whole” is how Holly Wong describes her process of repair—working with memory, reassembling fragments, and layering paint, fabric, and light into new forms. On view at SLATE Contemporary in Oakland from September 5 through October 11, 2025, Full Circle is her second solo exhibition with the gallery. It … Continue reading "Holly Wong: Full Circle at Slate Contemporary Gallery"| Art Spiel
Water Way, Mary Heilmann’s newly opened show at Guild Hall in East Hampton and her first large-scale museum show on Long Island’s East End, is a joyous celebration of 40 years of the artist’s career. The water-themed exhibition includes not only paintings and works on paper but also chairs, a small table, and ceramics, the … Continue reading "Mary Heilmann: Water Way at Guild Hall"| Art Spiel
“Radical Harmony” at the National Gallery reveals how super-patron Helene Kröller-Müller established pointillism and influenced a generation of painters.| New Statesman
Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Artist Gustave Caillebotte. A current exhibition of the paintings of Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) at the Art Institute in Chicago is quite remarkable. It demonstra…| Understanding Society
I’m beyond thrilled to have my art showcased on Story Chat, which is managed by Marsha Ingrao. ‘Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It is a unique and proven online program that encourages interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers group, part beta readers, part fun fiction, and pure enjoyment.’ To check out […]| Eúnoia
The event brought together students, parents, and supporters as seniors added a personal touch of creativity and school pride to their designated spaces. The post WTHS seniors kick off new tradition by painting their official parking spots for the 25-26 school year appeared first on The Independence.| The Independence
Detail: Montrose Bird Sanctuary, © 2025 Michelle Kogan, watercolor Happy Poetry Friday! I tried on the Poetry Sister’s poem prompt this month to write a poem in conversation or writing back t…| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
I tested 7 of the best silver spray paints, including metallic, matte, and chrome finishes, to help you find the best silver spray paint for metal, wood, and more.| Anika's DIY Life
This sad dated rock planter needed a makeover desperately. I thought I had 2 of these but I can only find one. I wanted some unique planters for my newly re-stained deck (you can read about that below). But the deck is grey. I would rather the planter fit into the same color family so... The post How to Paint a Faux Rock for your Garden appeared first on Shop at Blu.| Shop at Blu
I’ve had this old gal for sometime. Actually, I have several like her. But she caught my eye in the corner of the garage. As I needed a project piece for this month’s Thrift Store Decor Team post, I figured why not!! Let’s update this antique radio table the I grabbed from the thrift store.... The post Upcycled Antique Thrift Store Radio Table appeared first on Shop at Blu.| Shop at Blu
On “Arte Salvata: Masterpieces Beyond the War from the MuMa in Le Havre,” at the Museo M9, Venezia Mestre.| The New Criterion
On “Hammershøi and the Painters of Silence in North Europe and Italy” at the Palazzo Roverella, Rovigo.| The New Criterion
Try this Fall Tree Blow Painting with straws! A fun and easy autumn art project for kids that creates colorful leaves with a simple process art technique.| Projects with Kids
“I have no right to call myself one who knows. I was one who seeks, and I still am, but I no longer seek in the stars or in books; I’m beginning to hear the teachings of my blood pulsing within me. My story isn’t pleasant, it’s not sweet and harmonious like the invented stories; […]| Redtree Times
Evolution advances, not by a priori design, but by the selection of what works best out of whatever choices offer. We are the products of editing, rather than of authorship. –George Wald,The Origin of Optical Activity (1957) I came across the quote above from George Wald (1906-1997) who was a Nobel Prize winning a scientist […]| Redtree Times
The worst sin that can be committed against the artist is to take him at his word, to see in his work a fulfillment instead of a horizon. –Henry Miller, The Cosmological Eye (1939) Love these words from Henry Miller. I think most people, artists included, look at a piece of art and see it […]| Redtree Times
I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, ‘The Beatles did’. — Kurt Vonnegut, Timequake (1997) To make someone else appreciate the fact that they […]| Redtree Times
I long for scenes where man hath never trod A place where woman never smiled or wept There to abide with my Creator, God, And sleep as I in childhood sweetly slept, Untroubling and untroubled where…| Redtree Times
Cutting the grain crop, in paintings by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, Samuel Palmer, John Linnell, Jean-François Millet, Volodymyr Orlovsky, Mykola Pymonenko and others.| The Eclectic Light Company
Every painter should have a suit of armour hanging in their studio, and those of German Romantics, Pre-Raphaelites and others, of Don Quixote.| The Eclectic Light Company
Worn by Mars, Athena/Minerva and Bellona, it also featured in the war against Troy. It was worn by Joan of Arc, and by Lovis Corinth too.| The Eclectic Light Company
Although not entirely new, from 1620 still life paintings were highly popular, thanks to skilled painters migrating from Flanders and Brabant to escape religious oppression.| The Eclectic Light Company
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Painting vent covers to match was one those small but needed tweaks in our moody basement makeover. With just a sprayer, a little prep, leftover paint (and a sealer), I transformed distracting grates into near-invisible covers. Here's exactly how I did it—quick, clean, and results that last. Find more information here for How to Paint Metal Vent Covers Easily on Craving Some Creativity.| Craving Some Creativity
Learn how to paint light switch & outlet covers for a seamless look. This easy DIY adds a polished, designer finish to any room in just a few steps.| Craving Some Creativity
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Morning class! What an incredible Summer it's been for students following the courses and lessons! From new experiences with Urban Sketching,| Will Kemp Art School
In DIALOGUE| Art Spiel
Happy Poetry Friday & Happy August! IN AUGUST All natureUnder skyGregariously blooms andUndresses before yourSenses creatingTitillating sensations… © Michelle Kogan, draft As the bones of the world feel like they are being picked apart, especially here in the US, I … Continue reading →| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
Happy Poetry Friday! I’m happy to spread some LOVE around for the July Poem Prompt from the Poetry Sisters, which involved writing a Sedoka poem. Here are a Sedoka’s nuts and bolts:– 2 three line stanzas–5 syllables in the first … Continue reading →| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
Happy Poetry Friday! Dear Wise Old Pond, Do you knowworld’s worries? Do they wash underwakes and waves? Are they churning, stirring up roots,and earth’s inner core? How can we moveall humanityto focus on you and earth? How can we impressthe imminent … Continue reading →| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
Happy Poetry Friday With this recent USA bill passed, us patriot’s need to support our country and oust out those that are hemorrhaging the heart of our country, DEMOCRACY. I was at the last March and will continue going to … Continue reading →| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
Paul G. Chandler explores Rembrandt’s "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem", a meditation on art, sorrow, faith and divine hope.| The Culturium
Explore the income potential and key differences between cleaning and painting businesses to find out which path is more lucrative for you.| BusinessHue
I love blue green colors and today, I’m sharing some of my favorites! Sherwin Williams Sea Salt SW 6204 is a beautiful blue green color with a slight blue gray undertone. Picking the perfect paint color can be daunting, especially when there are so many choices available. Trust me, I’ve spent many hours paint swatches...| Four Generations One Roof Blog
After painting our kitchen cabinets with Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016), I quickly realized this popular neutral isn’t as simple as it looks on the swatch. I shared a quick video tour below our kitchen during various lighting scenarios so you can see for yourself! Depending on the lighting, it shifts from warm greige...| Four Generations One Roof Blog
Whether you’re looking for ways to keep the kids busy or turn a park picnic into a craft party, these summer art ideas are easy and fun. The post Summer Art Ideas for Kids appeared first on Happy Toddler Playtime.| Happy Toddler Playtime
If you’ve spent any time exploring the world of watercolor art online, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the mesmerizing works of Misulbu. This South Korean artist and their atelier have gained immense popularity for their incredibly realistic and vibrant watercolor portraits, often featuring beautiful Korean figures surrounded by lush, expressive backgrounds. What sets Misulbu watercolor […]| WOoArts.com
Vibrant paintings blend tradition and modernity, captivating galleries worldwide. Explore their evocative artworks and unique style.| WOoArts.com
Explore Alberto Sánchez's unique Surrealist paintings. Discover how this Spanish avant-garde artist merged organic forms and earthy palettes, revealing a profound connection to nature and the subconscious.| WOoArts.com
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.We are sharing our final summer theme for this year!! And it is one of my favorites. I remember doing this theme when Hazel was much younger and the truth is we often explore this theme in different ways at different ages. We will be reviewing a book for ages 9 and up but there are so many resources in our roundup for younger children as well as teenagers! It is such a versatile theme. The the...| Crafty Moms Share
Use parts of a real sunflower to make this colorful and easy sunflower art project! Learn about the different parts of a sunflower, perfect as part of a plant unit and a fun summer art activity.| Projects with Kids
Solitude is the profoundest fact of the human condition. Man is the only being who knows he is alone, and the only one who seeks out another. His nature – if that word can be used in reference to m…| Redtree Times
Two new Paintings by Chris Shaw, ‘Madonna of the Boombox’ are a pair of paintings completed in 2024.| Chris Shaw | Rock Posters & Art
Picture this: You’re demo-ing your 1920s bathroom when your contractor points to some green-tinged paint near the tub. “Water damage,” he says, reaching for his scraper. “We’ll strip it all out.” STOP. You might be about to destroy a piece of antimicrobial technology so advanced, modern paint companies are still trying to replicate it. Here’s […] The post That Weird Green Stain in Your Old Bathroom? It Might Be Worth Thousands appeared first on The Craftsman Blog.| The Craftsman Blog
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Denver-based artist Kaitlyn Tucek has a seemingly boundless practice, but working without a dedicated space will be a new challenge. The post An Artist Who’s Leaving Her Studio—and Angling for “Feral Freedom” appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Morning class, From failed ink replacement, new brushpens to an early morning adventure along the cobbled lanes of St Ives. Here are a few of my sketches| Will Kemp Art School
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In this new essay for The Clearing the writer climbs Arenig Fawr in Wales and considers the work of the painter John Dickson Innes and his versions of the mountain.| Little Toller Books
Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray is the perfect color for painted kitchen cabinets. Its warm undertones add coziness and versatility to any space| Four Generations One Roof Blog
Excavating the past to unravel the future, Vietnamese-American artist Tiffany Chung enchants with her beautiful images and installations that hide turbulent realities. The post An Archaeology for Future Remembrance: Tiffany Chung at Davidson Gallery, New York appeared first on Art Spectacle Asia.| Art Spectacle Asia
Last year I participated in a Solarpunk Art Contest organized by Yishan Wong of Terraformation. I don’t have much experience drawing, and especially not in drawing cities, so taking a part in this contest stretched me in many ways. Still, I strongly believe that we need more positive visions of the future, and this was […]| Made in Cosmos
A new exhibition of oil paintings and photographs made by JHU students highlights the objects and associates of a second-hand furniture warehouse| The Hub
Alberto Sánchez Pérez: Pioneer of Spanish Avant-Garde Sculpture The post Alberto Sánchez Pérez: Pioneer of Spanish Avant-Garde Sculpture and Painting appeared first on WOoArts.com.| WOoArts.com
Rumriver Art Center is proud to present Art in Community, a new exhibition featuring work from the Rum River Studio Artists. This show highlights a diverse mix of artistic styles, united by the artists strong community and connection. These artists don’t just share a studio—they share inspiration, encouragement, and a passion for growth through art.... Read More| Rumriver Art Center
After a five-city European tour, Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection opens August 2025 at PhxArt, with historically significant works from the largest collection of Florentine Baroque art outside of Italy. PHOENIX (July 16, 2025) – This summer, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) presents the Southwest premiere of Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection, showcasing a superlative collection of historically significant works from 17th– and| Phoenix Art Museum
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Happy Saturday! As I write this, it’s a beautiful morning here in Pinetop, Arizona. While our afternoons have been warmer than usual, the mornings and evenings still cool down to the perfectly enjoyable temperatures. Each time I sit down to write this post, I’m amazed that another week has already flown by. But taking a... The post Saturday Meanderings appeared first on Life at Bella Terra.| Life at Bella Terra
Thinking about using a paint sprayer but not sure where to start? Follow along as we paint our basement walls, trim and all, using a paint sprayer. See the steps, sprayer techniques, and real-life lessons we learned. Skip the guesswork! Get professional-looking results without picking up a roller.| Craving Some Creativity
Learn how to fix a sticking painted door the easy way! We compared three popular door lubricants and found the fastest, cleanest solution to stop sticking for good.| Bless'er House
Although it might be a cliché by now, I’ve always been quite fond of ukiyo-e, the Japanese art of woodblock printing1, and of course of Hokusai’s work. As for many, my earliest exposure to this type of art was Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa 2 and so it’s here for posterity.| Jayson Salazar Rodriguez | @jdsalaro | Blog
Set in the heart of Copenhagen, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek building is a masterpiece. The highly decorative red-brick façade leads you into the entrance| Will Kemp Art School
Installation image of Naomi Okubo: Resonance on a Surface, 2025. Photograph by Ken Lee When Naomi Okubo decides to begin working on one of her enthralling paintings, there is a multistep process that far proceeds the brush gracing the canvas. The careful preparation of materials, digital and physical, allow Okubo to consolidate her thoughts and produce an organic depiction of her personal experience. The authenticity with which this is depicted is a result of the forethought and boundless int...| Art Spiel
Installation view. Photographer Peter JacobsNanette Carter: A Question of Balance at the Montclair Art Museum is an extensive survey of 46 works from throughout the artist’s career curated by Mary Birmingham. Carter is known for her boundless abstractions and innovative works on mylar. This long-awaited show reflects Carter’s long history with the museum, the community, and the town itself. As one enters the show, the first piece is a video titled The Weight from the pandemic days, where ...| Art Spiel
I’m having a bit of a clear-out. Here are some of the art books I’ve accumulated over the years. All priced to sell (I don’t think you’ll find any of them for less online) and all available for immediate purchase on eBay. Histoire(s) du Cinema – Jean-Luc Godard Four hardback volumes and five CDs in… Continue reading Art book sale!| Bowblog
Starting a painting business can be a profitable venture, with the industry projected to grow steadily in the coming years. Here's what you need to know to| BusinessHue
I would like to draw big! If only because of the person this will go to, but also because it’s a challenge in a good way, relative to my usual practice. I am still not there yet 😅 A combination of things that go in the way (procrastination maybe? fear of failure certainly) and there’s … Continue reading Art: Torii in forest (more prototyping)| coralie's contemplations in markup
I want to draw big! I am not there yet 😅 This will be for my friend Amy who has a frame to fill and wanted a red Torii in a forest. Loose pencil sketch on A3 paper (11×17 inches). Trying the various reds and greens I have on a folded printing paper, and making … Continue reading Art: Torii in forest (prototyping)| coralie's contemplations in markup
Riverside at dusk, inspired from artwork by Hasui Kawase. Acrylic on two postcards (10.5×15.5 cm) side by side in a white wooden frame (21×29.7 cm). It took me about 5 hours for both paintings. I wrapped and sent it to David to thank him for sending me honey he made.| coralie's contemplations in markup
This is a docked houseboat and snow, based on artwork from the 1930s by Hasui Kawase. Acrylic on watercolor postcard (10.5×15.5 cm), in a white wooden frame. It took me about 3 hours, including painting the mat in pale blue so that only the snow and the frame would be white.| coralie's contemplations in markup
To thank the people who attended my mother’s funeral and the people who sent condolences cards, I made and sent (22) homemade cards on watercolor paper, using acrylic paint pens to create three patches of solid colors and a black pen to draw the outline of a monstera leaf in the foreground:| coralie's contemplations in markup
Gouache painting of my siberian cat, Mickey-Raccoon, curled up on the side. (Commission from DanielD for his sister who regularly gives me hand-made ceramic items <3) Step by step| coralie's contemplations in markup
For my son’s 16th birthday, I painted a dragon. Adrien wanted me to paint some version of Toothless and Light Fury from the movie series “How to train your dragon”. I had intended to paint them in gouache. But in the meantime I discovered the Sennelier Payne’s Grey ink brushpen. This is after a digital … Continue reading Art: Payne’s Grey Dragon| coralie's contemplations in markup
Learn about the pros and cons of Titan's Impact X 440; the latest version of the paint sprayer is a thoughtful redesign of an old favorite.| Fine Homebuilding
Accidentally curbing your nice alloy wheels is a good way to completely ruin your day. Thankfully, most minor damage is a relatively easy repair. Yup. You can fix curbed, scuffed...| Ultimate Guide to Detailing
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high Oh, your daddy’s rich and your ma is good-lookin’ So hush, little baby, don’t you cry One of…| Redtree Times
UK The post Aaron Griffin appeared first on WOoArts.com.| WOoArts.com
Jung Hun Sung watercolor paintings has such illumination and vibrant palette. He currently works and lives in South Korea.| WOoArts.com
Discover 55+ colorful front doors with stunning color schemes to boost curb appeal and add personality to any home exterior. Colorful Front Doors I am drawn to homes that have unique front door colors and crave something beyond the normal white, black or burgundy. Give me a unique color that tells me something about its […] The post Go Bold or Go Home! Show Your True Colors. appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.| Pretty Handy Girl
An early view inside the Uffizi, a Baron who couldn’t stop collecting, views inside the Royal Academy and jury selection for the Salon, and much more in the Louvre.| The Eclectic Light Company
Color drenching is a decorating trend developed to create a rich, immersive space without overwhelming the design. Whether you're trying to pump up the drama, dial up the intimacy, or simply want a seamless look, learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to make this bold trend feel just right in your home.| Craving Some Creativity
Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things. — Ray Br…| Redtree Times
I’m back in the studio, knee deep in a series of oil paintings. And I'm really enjoying working with the fantastic malleability of oil paint. You can push| Will Kemp Art School
I received a review copy of this book from Fairlight Books via NetGalley for which my thanks. A wonderful, gentle read about art, love, and life, going into art and its creation on the one side mirrored by the entirely different but equally meaningful relationship between viewer/spectator and piece of art which adds its own…| Literary Potpourri
An artistic exploration by 3 contemporary artists from the faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity & Islam inspired by the story of Noah.| The Culturium
AKA: how to use household items to make some super cute kitchen towels on a rainy summer day to give your kids something to be crafty about! 🙂 | oh yay studio - Color + Painting + Making + Everyday celebrating
In two successive solo exhibitions, Taiwanese artist Lu Wei traces a wild pilgrimage through the shadows of motherhood into the searing heat of the Utah desert landscape. The post Lu Wei Takes on Feminine Archetypes and the Desert in Wild, Visionary, and Precise Strokes appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
A complete guide to Cecilia Alemani's Once Within a Time, with tips from the curator and notes on every artist, venue, and special project.| Southwest Contemporary
For my theater-design course (TA 31 at Cabrillo), my next assignment is to create costume renderings (with certain constraints). Because I have never done a costume rendering before and never used water colors (the suggested method), I decided to do a practice run over the weekend, doing some costume renderings for Falstaff, Bardolph, Pistol, and […]| Gas station without pumps
It’s akin to style, what I’m talking about, but it isn’t style alone. It is the writer’s particular and unmistakable signature on everything he writes. It is his world and no other. This is one of …| Redtree Times
Returning to Santa Fe after nearly thirty years in New York, Nicola López disorients viewers with layered visual systems that defy resolution. The post An Artist Who Makes Maps You Can’t Read appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Aisha Imdad’s exhibition of paintings, The Allegorical Gardens, is a stunning display of virtuosity and literary allusion. The post Take Respite: Aisha Imdad’s Works Feel Like a Monsoon Rain, or Like Falling in Love appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Often I think that however much I draw or paint, or however well, I am not an artist as art is generally understood. The abstract is meaningless to me save as a fragment of the whole, which is life…| Redtree Times
BOOKPLACES Let's Go To The Museum: Apollinaire and His Friends| BOOKPLACES
Thought I would share a recap of this past weekend at the Principle Gallery in the aftermath of my opening there on Friday evening. The opening itself was a bit more subdued than in previous years …| Redtree Times
Bill Brown Raymond Saunders sure is having a moment. At the age of ninety-one. Last year, two Manhattan galleries, David Zwirner and Andrew Kreps, jointly exhibited Raymond Saunders: Post No Bills.…| In the Moment
That conflict between the reach for the divine and the lure of earthly things was to be the central problem of the Middle Ages. –Barbara W. Tuchman, A Distant Mirror (1978) Historian Barbara …| Redtree Times
Come, and trip it as ye go On the light fantastick toe… –John Milton, L’Allegro, (1645) Friend and artist Gary Myers’s annual solo exhibit at the Principle Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia ope…| The Task at Hand
