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Arghavan Khosravi Consumes The Subjects if Her Vibrant Sculptural paintings

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:32:33 +0200

Using striking symbolic language that seems to drift from subconscious realms, Arghavan Khosravi commands the subjects of her vibrant, sculptural paintings. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above!

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Arghavan Khosravi Consumes The Subjects Of Her Vibrant Sculptural paintings

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:32:33 +0200

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In Focus Tour: Large Scale Art

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:08:51 +0200

In Focus Tour: Large Scale Art sjenkins Mon, 10/20/2025 - 09:08

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Gallery Tour: Grounded

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:06:56 +0200

Gallery Tour: Grounded sjenkins Mon, 10/20/2025 - 09:06

Join a LACMA docent for a 60-minute tour of Grounded.

Grounded invites visitors to see land not just as terrain, but as a foundation for exploring ecology, sovereignty, memory, and home. Featuring 35 artists based in the Americas and the Pacific, the exhibition showcases 40 works, spanning the 1970s to today, with many on view for the first time. Works include Lisa Reihana’s monumental video installation In Pursuit of Venus [infected] that reimagines colonial narratives from her perspective as a Māori artist; photographs and video by Clarissa Tossin, Laura Aguilar, and Ana Mendieta that trace the artists’ bodies in dialogue with the earth; paintings and sculptures by Eamon Ore Girón, Courtney M. Leonard, and Rose B. Simpson that blend technology with Indigenous iconography and craft; and works by Leslie Martinez and Abraham Cruzvillegas that upcycle everyday materials to document consumption and to suggest possibilities for renewal.

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Image Credit: Tidawhitney Lek, Local Market, 2023, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by AHAN: Studio Forum, 2023 Art Here and Now, © Tidawhitney Lek, courtesy of the artist and Sow & Tailor, Los Angeles, photo: Mason Kuehler

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Photographer Spotlight: Christian Lee

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:50 +0200

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Featured Artist John Hintz

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:42 +0200

Featured artist and photographer John Hintz shares a collection of dazzling macro nature images with reversed colors.

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Eye Candy for Today: James Tissot’s Japanese Scroll

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:29:04 +0200

The Japanese Scroll, James Tissot, oli on panel, roughly 15 x 2 in. (39 x 57 cm). Link is to image page on Wikimedia Commons, Original is in a private collection, image sourced form past Christie’s auction.

The soft light, informal pose and seemingly mundane subject matter might tempt us to think of this as a casual sketch, but it actually looks caresully ocmposed and executed. Tissot, noted for his paintings of society life, was well versed in the depiction of coltherng draperies and incidental furnishings.

I love the way he’s suggested the upside down and foreshortened. images on the scroll.

When Chatbots Become Stores: What AI Shopping Means for Artists

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:29:17 +0200

"I don't know what your experience with AI is, but it scares the hell out of me." — Walter TroutAt his recent show at the MIM in Phoenix, blues legend Walter Trout said those words. If you've heard AI-generated blues, you understand his concern—it's surprisingly good. There are growing numbers of AI blues singer personas […]

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When Chatbots Become Stores: What AI Shopping Means for Artists

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:29:17 +0200

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When Chatbots Become Stores: The Ultimate AI Shopping Guide for Artists

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:29:17 +0200

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“Maktub” by Photographer MAryam Touzani

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:13 +0200

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13 Incredible Illustrator Portfolios to Inspire Your Next Idea

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:01:33 +0200

In Focus Tour: Grounded

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:30:20 +0200

In Focus Tour: Grounded sjenkins Thu, 10/16/2025 - 10:30

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In Focus Tour: Large Scale Art

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:29:04 +0200

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Johan Abeling

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:15:43 +0200

Johan Abeling is a contemporary Dutvh painter who has taken the sensations of atmospheric perspective, mist and fog and made them the predominant motif of his paintings.

He creates relatively simplified compositions, often of a few trees set againat what appear to be open fields. Abeling’s touch moves them into spaces of quiet contemplation and a slight edge of otherworldliness.

His website galleries are arranged by year, accessible at the top of the page, and as you go back his subjects are a bit less immersed in atmosphere (images above, bottom), so you can see the progression of his approach.

“The Unsaid Remains Remembered” by Artist Sophie-Yen Bretez

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:37 +0200

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Featured Artist Rhia Janta-Cooper

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:04 +0200

Enjoy the portfolio of UK artist Rhia Janta-Cooper, who creates delightful landscapes and nature-inspired paintings.

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Gallery Tour: Line, Form, Qi

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:22:36 +0200

Gallery Tour: Line, Form, Qi sjenkins Wed, 10/15/2025 - 16:22

Join a LACMA docent for a 60-minute tour of Line, Form, Qi: Calligraphic Art from the Fondation INK Collection.

An examination of the innovations in calligraphic art, Line, Form, Qi highlights experimental works of modern and contemporary calligraphic art made by artists including Fung Ming Chip, Gu Wenda, Inoue Yūichi, Lee In, Henri Michaux, Nguyễn Quang Thắng, Qiu Zhijie, Tong Yangtze, Wang Dongling, Wei Ligang, and Xu Bing. Works on view reveal the evolution of the pictograph, explorations of the relationship between content and form, the development of new scripts, and the abstraction of the written word. Accompanied by a scholarly exhibition catalogue, Line, Form, Qi is the second in a series of exhibitions of works from the Fondation INK Collection, a 400-piece collection of contemporary art in the spirit of ink that was promised to LACMA in 2018.

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Image Credit: Xu Bing, Landscript, 2022, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, promised gift of the Fondation INK Collection, © Xu Bing, photo by Maurice Aeschimann, Geneva, courtesy of the Fondation INK

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In Focus Tour: Modern Art

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:21:16 +0200

In Focus Tour: Modern Art sjenkins Wed, 10/15/2025 - 16:21

Join a LACMA docent for a 30-minute thematic tour of works in the Modern Art Galleries.

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Image Credits: Installation view of the new Modern Art presentation on BCAM, Level 3, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, June 13, 2021–ongoing, photo © Fredrik Nilsen

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Gallery Tour: Large Scale Art

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:20:04 +0200

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Gallery Tour: Large Scale Art

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:18:33 +0200

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In Focus Tour: Large Scale Art

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:07:08 +0200

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Artist Oh Kyeong-hoon Envisions Hope

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:27:44 +0200

Artist Oh Kyeong-hoon constructs fantastical, hopeful worlds in his brightly colored and delicately drafted paintings. He transforms personal memories and universal emotions into whimsical yet deeply resonant visual narratives.

Kyeong-hoon received his BFA from the Digital Media Design department at Kaywon University. His varied exhibition history has taken him around the world, from Seoul to Dubai and Paris, and Kyeong-hoon first caught our eye in our Frieze inspiration roundup. Explore the optimism radiating from the artwork of this month’s One to Watch.

Tell us about who you are and what you do. What’s your background?

I am a visual artist based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing primarily in acrylic paintings. My background is far from that of a model student; I was a boy who loved playing outdoors every day. I had absolutely no interest in art, but I registered for an art academy with the simple, innocent motive of getting a chance to talk to a girl I had a crush on–a naive strategy, I know! It was there that I experienced an unexpected turning point in my life.

Despite not being particularly skilled at drawing, the academy teacher complimented me, saying, “You draw well.” For a child who had never once been praised for excelling at anything in life, the act of making art became a source of immense joy and my first pathway to recognition. That overwhelming feeling and the positive experience propelled me to become the artist I am today. I use that original sense of joy and validation as the driving force behind my continuous work, striving to create art that brings happiness to both myself and others.

What are the major themes you pursue in your work?

The core message of my work is condensed into four key themes: dreams, hope, tranquility, and growth. Rather than presenting a grand philosophy, I focus on capturing the universal emotions shared by those living in the current era. Occasionally, I weave in narratives based on my own personal experiences.

The piece that best demonstrates this is Viva La Ttu Ttu Tti Va. This painting was inspired by an early memory of working in a watermelon field for a day, where I first encountered the feeling of frustration. Simultaneously, I became aware of the disparity between the high value of the precious specialty ‘Mudeungsan Watermelon’ from my hometown, Gwangju, and the grueling reality of the watermelon field where I labored. This work is a lighthearted story about growth and victory that emerged from that imbalance and bitterness. I was inspired by works like Coldplay’s Viva La Vida and the self-titled paintings by Delacroix and Frida Kahlo, all creations that sing of life despite enduring hardship.

The watermelon field scene, revisited through my memory, is filled with witty elements. The grumpy little frog in the bottom left corner represents the unscrupulous boss who denied us water and breaks. The frustrated co-workers, exhausted by the heat and labor, are depicted as kicking rabbits. I was certainly annoyed that day! The girl in the center of the painting symbolizes our spirit, my spirit that overcame all adversity. I chose to render all the figures in a cute, cheerful way, hoping that the difficult memory would be remembered with humor. Therefore, the painting is light, and I never want it to feel heavy to the viewer.

Ultimately, my goal is for viewers to share the emotional landscape I felt during the work’s creation. My ambition is to capture diverse expressions, be it anger, joy, or sadness, that arise even within the single emotion of hope. I aim to help the audience interpret the work through their own experiences, sparking memories of their personal narratives and dreams.

Can you walk us through your process for creating a work from beginning to end?

My creative process begins with the most challenging part: finding inspiration. Since ideas are unpredictable, I often gain them by taking long walks while listening to music, watching films, or revisiting past memories. When inspiration strikes, I immediately capture it with a rough sketch on my phone or in a notebook. In the studio, I first use my drawing book to flesh out the initial ideas, working on the early design and composition. I then transfer this to my iPad to conduct countless digital revisions to refine the figures and structure, and finalize the color palette. Next, I print the finalized sketch and use the carbon paper transfer method to trace the design onto the canvas. Though this method is ‘old-school,’ I love the analog feel of the pencil tracing the lines—it’s an essential ritual.

For the painting stage, I use acrylics but frequently incorporate the blotting or blending techniques often seen in traditional Eastern painting or watercolor. This adds a sense of mystery and higher density to my work. Crucially, I never apply thick layers of color at once; instead, I build up each hue with a minimum of seven thin layers, a process known as glazing. This maximizes the color depth and density, a key feature that unfortunately isn’t fully captured in photographs. I continue making necessary revisions during the actual painting process, and finally, I seal the work with a mixed layer of satin and matte varnish.

Who are your biggest influences and why?

The person who most significantly influenced my decision to start painting again is unquestionably the artist James Jean. Working as a designer when I encountered his work, I was so shocked and utterly captivated by his dreamy and mysterious style that his art essentially compelled me to return to the canvas. I continue to explore the aesthetics of his style deeply in my current practice. I often joke that James Jean is my Grand Master, and I am his disciple—though he is entirely unaware of my existence. I’m also significantly influenced by other visual artists I admire, notably Casimir and Audrey Kawasaki.

Beyond visual artists, the presence of a great spiritual mentor is equally important to me. The renowned Korean Buddhist monk, Pomnyun (법륜스님), is my spiritual anchor. From him, I learn a crucial lesson: instead of blaming external circumstances or fate for life’s hardships and dissatisfaction, one must look inward and confront reality honestly. His teachings instill in me the detachment necessary to focus on the best effort I can make now, without being overly fixated on destiny or the final outcome. I strive every day to practice this wisdom, hoping that his guidance is reflected not only in the theme of tranquility in my artwork but also in my everyday words and actions.

How does your work comment on current social and political issues?

My work is very much a commentary on current social issues, specifically addressing the internal struggles of people living in my generation. While the paintings primarily depict scenes of tranquility or the pursuit of hope, this is a paradoxical way of pointing to the severe lack of dreams and hope being experienced by the younger generation.

I believe the most essential thing for a person is hope—the belief that life can get better. However, this is not just a Korean problem, but a worldwide phenomenon where young people are giving up on major life milestones due to overwhelming economic and social pressures. This extensive global issue, which manifests as Korea’s N-Po Generation, Japan’s Satori Generation, and China’s Tang Ping movement, is often described as the ‘Generational Opt-Out’ or the ‘Burnt-Out Youth’ retreating from traditional expectations. Furthermore, when children’s dreams are confined to lucrative careers like doctors or corporate jobs, it signals that the world is becoming less interesting, and dreams are losing their pure essence.

I believe the root of this problem lies with the governments and societies that have failed to solve these structural issues, not with the youth themselves. My work does not directly address these problems; instead, my bright and positive visual language speaks about hope and dreams, prompting a positive reflection on the problem. I want my art to resonate with my contemporaries, reminding them that hope is the engine that drives life forward. My personal goal is to eventually succeed and run a scholarship foundation to support children in pursuing their purest dreams.

How do you hope viewers respond to your works? What do you want them to feel?

I sincerely hope my work serves as an ‘internal trophy’ for self-reflection for every individual who views it. I envision this trophy fulfilling two critical functions: Firstly, for those who have lost their dreams and hope, I want my art to be the solid kindling capable of reigniting the fire of passion in their hearts. Since dreams and hope are the most powerful forces that move people, I hope my paintings grant them the strength to embark on their lives anew.

Secondly, for those who have already achieved their ideal goals, I want my pieces to be a cherished monument that allows them to look back with gratitude and fond memories at the difficult journey they overcame. I view us as comets traveling the purgatorial vastness of space aboard a rocket called Earth. Like comets, we meet each other purely by chance and travel together or pass by in brief moments. To truly love and embrace each other during these fleeting encounters, I believe the most crucial prerequisite is to cultivate oneself well, and I believe that driving force can be found in dreams and hope.

I don’t wish to impose an abstract and idealized responsibility—like that of a Buddha or Christ—by insisting that “one must care for others regardless of personal distress.” Instead, my hope is that viewers will be inspired by my work to focus on their inner selves and find genuine tranquility, thereby gaining the capacity and strength to offer hope, kindness, and tolerance to others. Ultimately, if my paintings can fill the audience’s hearts with positive energy and laughter, I sincerely hope this will serve as a small seed toward building a more wonderful and interesting society together.

Do you prefer to work with music or in silence?

I definitely prefer to work with music. For me, it’s “No Music, No Life.” Music is not just background noise during the creative process. It is an essential element that amplifies my emotions and maximizes my concentration. Depending on the atmosphere of the piece, I listen to various genres, including classical, jazz, and contemporary music. The rhythm and melody of the music help organize the complex ideas in my head and allow me to unleash energy onto the canvas.

If you couldn’t be an artist, what would you do?

Honestly, a life without being an artist is difficult to even imagine. I never had a clear, distinct dream of what I wanted to be when I was young, so perhaps I might have lived an ordinary, uneventful life, relying on my family or working at a small company. That life wouldn’t necessarily have been bad, but it certainly wouldn’t have been as interesting as the one I have now.

However, the desire to live as an artist completely transformed me. In my twenties, even when I couldn’t earn money from art and was doing manual labor or washing dishes, the only thought in my mind was: “I must earn this money to continue my creative work.” My life today is still challenging, but I am simply grateful that I can continue my practice. For me, art is not just a profession; it is the sole reason for my existence. If I weren’t an artist, I wouldn’t have pushed myself to achieve positive goals like running the scholarship foundation I dream of. I truly believe my destiny is aligned solely with creative work.

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“American Mirage” by Photographer Sinziana Velicescu

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:40 +0200

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When People You Love Don’t Take Your Art Seriously

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:15 +0200

It’s one of the most frustrating realities for many artists. The people closest to you don’t really see your art as “real work.”

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Eye Candy for Today: Frank Brangwyn’s swans

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:19:41 +0200

The Swans, Frank Brangwyn. I don’t know the size or present location. The image is from William Morris Gallery, posted during an exhibit; large image here.

Like many art images, you will see versions of this one on the internet in which someone has put it into an image editor and cranked up the saturation to make it more “pretty”.

Brangwyn’s sense of color and value is actually quite subtle here, particularly the way he’s handled the shadows on the swans. THe “white” areas are not “white”, even though our eyes read them that way; they’re cool in the shadows, warm in the highlights. However, even the cool areas have worm colors in them.

Sunflower Still Life Collage

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:15:00 +0200

Hey friends! Today I'm sharing with you a fun sunflower still life lesson that is the perfect review for lines and shapes...while introducting collage and monoprinting! This lesson is perfect for your 1st grade and up...and I'm going to share with you a bunch of alternative art supplies just in case you are on a cart or don't have the supplies I am using on hand. So, like many of my videos of late, I'll walk you through a 'teacher talk' at the start of the video to help you think through how you can best make this lesson work for you. Here you go:

Before we dive in, I do want to share...my book, Art Teacherin' 101, has been sold out for the last month. I'm happy to say that I now have it back in stock! If you have been waiting to get a copy or just want to find out more details on my book, you can find it here.

I'm so excited that my book has sold 10K copies! It's so amazing to think that I've been able to share with so many incredible art teachers. A big thanks if you have ordered a copy! And...just so you know...I sign all copies before packing them up. That's right...my books are packed and sold by yours truly. I'm an independent book publisher and seller. If you ever have any questions about that, feel free to reach out!

And now...back to the lesson:

To begin, I used my tempera paint filled bingo daubers! You can pick up your empty daubers here. And my preferred paint (and supplies) are here.

Knowing that not everyone has bingo daubers or the time to fill them, in the video, I share a couple of alternatives. Students could use tempera sticks to create their line papers or...they could paint the lines! So even if you are on a cart or short on supplies, I got you.

This lesson could be done on 9" X 12" paper as the final result or, my preference, 12" X 18" paper. I like the larger format only because it allowed more room for the bigger flower prints.

For the flower prints, I would recommend using a pizza pan. I got a class set at Dollar Tree for $1.25 each and use them ALL THE TIME. We print on them so much!

By the way, if you are new to using tempera paint with students and are looking for some pointers, I got you covered right here!

I would split this lesson into three days:

Day #1: Creating the line papers! Do a Line Review with my friend Larry the Line, of course!

Day #2: Flower Printing! You could include a shape review here! In the video, I talk about both organic and geometric shapes. Alfred the Ape Knows his Shapes would come in handy here!

Day #3: Collage it all together! On the final days of this lesson, it's time to create a collage! If students need a reminder on how to use their scissors and glue...well, I think I can help!

AND...if you are looking for a way to have a Calm and Focused art class, you may want to check out my tips here...and my book that kids LOVE to hear while they work...here!

Have a great week, friends!

Featured Artist Beth Lowell

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:02 +0200

Featured artist Beth Lowell shares a collection of pastel paintings inspired by memories and a sense of place.

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Ilya Milstein

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:45:01 +0200

Ilya Milstein is an award winning Italian-Australian illustrator with an impressive client list, currently based in New York.

Milstein has a clean, open style that pops with visual charm. While many of his images use traditional linear perspective, a number are in isometric projection.

This is a method of representing three dimensional space in which the elements are all at equal angles, the sum of any two of which is 120 degrees. While unfamiliar to many, this kind of projection is common in certain types of gaming.

Milstein uses it to effect in complex images filled with characters and detailed objects. He also usese simpler, more straightforward views, with more focused subjects.

“Bedroom Project” by Photographer Lia Elms & Spencer Hurley

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:34 +0200

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Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: The Art of Jess Johnson

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:58:32 +0200

Jess Johnson’s universe is filled with intricate, near-hypnotizing patterns, bold colors, an array of symbols that recall ancient rituals, and a narrative that unfolds like a modern space fantasy saga.Read the full article by clicking above!

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Murray Bowles Documented The Bay Area Punk Scene of the 90s, From The Inside

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:43:59 +0200

Murray Bowles was, by all accounts, the very best kind of artist. For more than forty years, he was in regular attendance at punk shows billing up-and-coming bands in ramshackle and makeshift venues throughout Northern California (particularly in the East Bay). Read Jessica Tagami's full article by clicking above.

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Uneasy: The Hyper-Real Sculptures of Sam Jinks

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:27:04 +0200

Sam Jinks’ work hits like a shot to the body. There’s a sudden impact, and it bruises the most important organs. The uneasy feeling settles in and deepens over time. Read the full article by Joseph Williams by clicking above.

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Eye Candy for Today: Idyllic Walter Moras Landscape

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:25:57 +0200

Speedwald Village in Autumn, Walter Moras. Oil on canvas, 24 x 39 in, ( 60 x 100 cm). Link is to MutualArt, larger image on GoodFon.

Yes, I know it can initially look a bit, um… picturesque (and yes, I know there are ducks), but I like it. The more I look at the large reproduction of this painting, the more it reminds me of the atmosphere and feeling of bright overcast Autumn days.

Moras has nicely controlled his values, and arranged the atmospheric and linear perspective of the scene like discreet planes to create an inviting sense of depth.

The nicely shadowed left and right foreground elements look a bit similar, but different enough, much like nature itself. They and the dark silhouetted foreground house frame a composition that uses every element to draw us back to the house in the middle ground, and then further back to the house in the distance and the trees beyond.

I found the pull of my eye into the background hard to resist.

How to Create Your Best Artist’s Life and Enjoy It

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:14:00 +0200

True imagination is not fanciful daydreaming; it is fire from heaven. — Ernest Holmes Embarking on the journey to live your dream as an artist begins with a profound understanding of yourself. This self-awareness is your compass, guiding you towards the life that truly resonates with your artistic spirit. As an artist, living your dream is […]

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Color woodcuts by Émile Antoine Verpilleux

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:32:47 +0200

Émile Antoine Verpilleux was an English-Belgian artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Though also a painter, he was noted for his color woodcuts with their subtle but striking use of atmospheric perspective.

He seems to treat the layers of distance in his images as distinct planes, almost like a stage set.

“The Last Days of Summer” by Photographer Jack Sorokin

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:14 +0200

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Exclusive In-Person Member Screening—Bugonia

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:10:45 +0200

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LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA for a special advanced screening of Bugonia.

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Bugonia is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a script by Will Tracy and Jang Joon-hwan. The cast includes Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aiden Delbis, and Alicia Silverstone.

Watch the official trailer.

In theaters October 31.

This in-person screening will take place at an off-site theater. Location details will be shared in the email invitation. Capacity is limited and reservations are required.

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Color Theory: The Prismatic Tunnel Vision of Jen Stark

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:18:14 +0200

A sculpture or painting created by Jen Stark often functions as a vehicle—an entry point to some technicolor dreamworld. Read all about the artist from writer Andy Smith by clicking above.

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Spruce Your Space: Creative Ideas to Decorate for the H...

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:44:52 +0200

When your in-laws drop by for an extended weekend and your closest friends gather around the table, what will they remember most? The scent of pine and rows of twinkling lights may signal the holidays, but the secret to a home that is merry and bright lies in mood-setting, memory-making art. The foyer, your breakfast nook, the family room—each space has the potential to feel festive and timeless with the right painting or print. Discover how to decorate for the holidays with five spaces to spruce up with creativity.

Entryway: Bold First Impressions

A warm welcome looks like being greeted with artwork you love. Add an art piece to your console table to make guests pause before they even take off their coats. If you’re looking for an affordable seasonal refresh, create a small gallery with holiday-themed prints.

Living Room: Host with the Most

The living room is the heart of your gatherings, playing host to clinking glasses and movie marathons. Hanging a statement artwork above the mantel channels all that energy. Choose a bold abstract to keep spirits high or a serene landscape to balance things out.

Dining Room: Art That Sparks Conversation

Between courses and conversation, your art can do a little entertaining of its own. A painting with warm undertones can echo the glow of candlelight. A minimalist composition or nature-inspired work adds balance amid the seasonal décor. Textural or dramatic art can make every meal—holiday or otherwise—feel beautifully composed. Discover Saatchi Art curator’s picks for the dining room for inspiration.

Bedrooms: Your Cozy Escapes

Bedrooms are places for respite and recharge away from all the busy bodies and bustle. A touch of art makes these rooms a sanctuary that’s as inspiring as it is restful. Go for seasonal palettes in abstract compositions to capture that cozy feeling without loud holiday kitsch.

Overlooked Spaces: Create Unexpected Joy

Think of all the places that blur into the background during the day-to-day. Hallways, reading nooks, desks, and stair landings are hidden-in-plain-sight chances for seasonal cheer. A dreamy portrait can call you to a warmly lit corner with a cup of warm cocoa. A dynamic abstract can keep the energizing holiday buzz during work hours.

Ready to bring home your holiday home decor? Shop seasonal art on Saatchi Art.

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Top 12 Art Lessons on SHAPE!

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:28:00 +0200

For your older students, like 3rd and 4th grade, this lesson is a great way to not only review line and shape but also...color! This lesson is one that I do every year as a fundraiser. The results are always absolute show stoppers. HOWEVER...I no longer make black glue that I mention in this lesson. You can, of course, but it's a total pain! So...be sure and check out this hack on that here as well as my tips and tricks for using chalk in the art room.

Looking for a fun and colorful painting project to teach students about geometric and organic shapes? This one is so fun and the results are so happy! You can check out the full lesson (with video!) here.

No bingo daubers? No problem! Check out how we did this lesson with kindergarten before I had bingo daubers!

This Paul Klee/Mary Blair-inspired shape lesson was apart of a rotating stations that I did with my students. For my first thru fourth grade, my students rotated from station to station making a variety of shape-inspired art. These castles were one of the stations. The following art class, we added color and designs to these castles. You can check them out here!

Looking to dive into a little printing? This lesson is one I do with my kindergarten students but kids of all ages have enjoyed it! All you need are some foam stickers and a large foam shape for the background. I found these hearts at the dollar store but I've also used foam stars too! You can check out this lesson here.

Here is a little look at the printing plates created with stars in the background. This was apart of my shape making stations! Details on that here.

I also did a variation of this lesson with my older students as they learned about shape and radial symmetry! You can check out the lesson and video here.

After students are finished printing with their plates, the plates can be turned into some super cool metal art! You can check out that process here.

If you are interested in doing elements of art stations in your art room, I made a video to walk you and your students through the process. You can find it here.

During 2020, I did a series of videos on robots...that all feature the element of art of SHAPE. This first one is all about drawing robots and using shapes. You can find that video here.

Did I mention that there are several TOTALLY FREE downloads? Yep! Check them out here!

Collage is the perfect way to introduce students to shape! You can find the video lesson for this robot collage project here.

I always love doing collagraphs with my students. Start hoarding those cereal and snack boxes as that cardboard is thin and easy to cut. These can be created by doing crayon rubbings as I did here or you could use brayers and printing ink. Find the video lesson here.

You could also take it in a totally different direction by covering the collagraph with foil and doing marker prints! This type of printing is always one the kids love! Details here.

Looking for a fun LINE and SHAPE review that also ties in with this spooky time of the year? I have a lesson for you then! You can find the full lesson video and lesson details here.

Looking for a fun shape sculpture lesson? This is a fun way to not only use up some scrap paper but also...it's a nice follow up to my line sculpture project! You can find this lesson video here.

AND...if you are looking for the perfect book to share with your students as they explore shape...have I got it for you! Check it out here, friends, and have a great week!

Mark Ryden X Creatura

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:02:25 +0200

An imaginative animal kingdom unfolds in Creatura, a new print from Mark Ryden available through Porterhouse Editions that will benefit Creatura Wildlife Projects. “Animals live in the same world we do, but with a profoundly different consciousness. We can see how naturally and effortlessly animals inhabit the present moment. Their lives may appear precarious, any […]

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Younguk Yi’s Journey Through Repetition, Fragmentation, & The Modern Human Condition

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:51:46 +0200

Younguk Yi’s work delves into the dimensions of repetition, where figures are deconstructed and reassembled in fragmented ways. The repetition and arrangement of figures create a sense of transformation, encouraging the viewer to reconsider how we perceive the subjects. These elements function as a means of reconstructing and amplifying the form, revealing its presence in a heightened and dramatic way. Read the full article by Caro by clicking above.

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What Are the Best Ways for Artists Not Named Andy Warhol to Handle Years of Unsold Art?

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 20:51:00 +0200

How to Handle Older, Unsold Art and Excess Artwork Inventory?“I didn’t spend ten years making unsold art. I spent ten years pre-curating my future retrospective.” —Marla Sage, Creative Archivist & Patron Saint of Slow Burn CareersThe question of what you can do with unsold art is a perplexing problem for many artists. Unfortunately, most of […]

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Hi-Fructose Issue 76 is Coming!

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:08:18 +0200

The 76th Issue of Hi-Fructose features a special insert section on cover artist Tim Biskup, the drawings of JB Burke, the graphic paintings of Jihyeon Choi, painter Jon Stich, dark art painter Jojit Solano, the feral surrealism of Alexis Trice, Zhoe Song’s pointed surrealism, an in-depth look at the Masked traditions of Europe with photographer […]

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Maud Madsen Explores the Gaps Between Memories

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:53:06 +0200

Madsen’s narrative, semi-autobiographic paintings frequently position young adults inside spaces made for children. Their bodies might be awkwardly crammed inside toy cars or between narrow school bus seats. Other times, Madsen places the characters in the midst of situations associated with childhood and adolescence, tapping into the complicated mix of emotions that come with memory. Read Liz Ohanesian's full article by clicking above.

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Raphael Silveira Melts Thoughts & Memories Into Paintings

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:22:57 +0200

There is something contagious about the work of Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira, as if the zeal he gleans from transmitting vision to canvas are somehow captured inside those melting popsicles, rose mouths, and flirting birds. Read Zara Kand's full article on the artist by clicking above.

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Plasticine Realism: The Art of Timur Fork

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:21:43 +0200

From Moscow to Osaka, Timur Fork’s “plasticine realism” has been turning heads. In recent years, the Russian painter, who got his start in the street art world, has developed a unique specialty in works that capture the textures and colors indicative of the kid-friendly modeling clay known as plasticine.Read the full article by clicking above!

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Convergence: The Art of Kent Williams

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:47:59 +0200

Upon fi rst glance, Kent Williams’ subjects are all part of the same narratives, yet upon closer inspection perhaps that’s not the case at all. Read Ken Harman's full article on Kent Williams by clicking above.

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Gallery Tour: Grounded

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:36:34 +0200

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Join a LACMA docent for a 60-minute tour of Grounded.

Grounded invites visitors to see land not just as terrain, but as a foundation for exploring ecology, sovereignty, memory, and home. Featuring 35 artists based in the Americas and the Pacific, the exhibition showcases 40 works, spanning the 1970s to today, with many on view for the first time. Works include Lisa Reihana’s monumental video installation In Pursuit of Venus [infected] that reimagines colonial narratives from her perspective as a Māori artist; photographs and video by Clarissa Tossin, Laura Aguilar, and Ana Mendieta that trace the artists’ bodies in dialogue with the earth; paintings and sculptures by Eamon Ore Girón, Courtney M. Leonard, and Rose B. Simpson that blend technology with Indigenous iconography and craft; and works by Leslie Martinez and Abraham Cruzvillegas that upcycle everyday materials to document consumption and to suggest possibilities for renewal.

Please be aware that these tours are volunteer-led and subject to cancellation. Ask a member of our team on the day for details.

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