Enjoy this collection of award winning paintings from the 2016 members-only competition by Portrait Society of America. Competition was held in different categories including portraits, still life, landscape, non-commissioned portraits and commissioned portraits. I have featured the still-life painting category here. The contest had a great participation with more than 1800 entries. Almost all the…
Today I came across some amazing dress paintings by Viktor Schramm. So I thought to share his works with my readers. 🙂 I really wonder why such a great artist is not so popular? You may not realize how beautiful the paintings of the 19th century are. There are many skilled artists who lived in…
The right blend of watercolor techniques will help a beginner to learn this art without much stress. It is a great medium which can give an array of results. The paint is made of diverse pigments that are suspended in a medium. Watercolor is a complicated medium to learn and use. But there are many methods…
Painting for an exhibition and running it successfully is a tough task for many of the artists. Often the question is “how to create a logically related series of paintings for an art show?” Most of the budding artists are confused on preparing for the first art show. There is a lot of inspiration, hard work,…
Facebook is a great marketing tool for artists. It has a large prospective audience that makes it one among the great social media sites. Your art business can be taken to new heights with effective use of this platform in the best possible way. With over 1 billion users, it will give a strong base…
Skill and creativity come into life in the classic car paintings by artist Paul Smith. Painting vintage cars in realistic method is a Himalayan task. It demands the right blend of imagination and technique at its best. There are only few artists who specialise in painting old cars. Today’s featured artist is Paul Smith from…
Candlelight paintings are amazingly attractive with vibrant flames. If you have ever wondered about painting light, take a sure shot chance to try out a burning candle. The focus of the painting is on the flame and have a wide impact on the subject. The luminous area on the canvas is the glow that radiates…
19th century dress paintings are amazing with rich details. Many artists who painted women portraits, Â gave strong emphasis to the details on clothes. These paintings show the fashion statement in a bold manner. 19th century cloth patterns can be easily identified from these works. A close analysis of these works outline the popularity of gown…
Dog paintings often outline the role of this animal as a pet in our life. Many prominent artists paint dog as a main subject. The skill to showcase a dog’s emotion is definitely a true art. Often this work is complemented with an array of background details. How to paint a dog eye is a…
Grape paintings make a beautiful addition to any living space. It is a favorite subject for many famous artists. Since 18th century, this topic is widely appreciated. Most of the artists preferred adding grapes to their still life works. Paintings of grapes are often visually pleasing and attractive. What is the driving force in these…
Beautiful love paintings are much appreciated around the world. It is a favorite subject for several famous artists. Romantic paintings of lovers are a feast to the eyes. 19th century saw the creation of unique masterpieces on this theme. These works are characterized with passion and blended with masterful brushstrokes. The dedication of each artist is evident…
Emile Munier was a famous figurative oil painting artist. His paintings are known for its lively nature and subtle colours. He was born on June 2, 1840 in Paris. His father was an upholstery artist and mother worked in a cloth mill as polisher. Emile and his elder brother studied in the local school nearby….