Are you an art enthusiast of average means? Are you interested in collectibles but find the prices out of reach? Have you envied those who have the means to bid for and win classic or modern masterpieces? These days, you do not have to be an accredited investor or an institution to own fine art or collectibles. You too can…
In ancient times, Romans and Greeks created landscape and gardenscape wall paintings. However, after the Roman Empire fell, there was a decline in the depiction of pure landscapes, and landscapes were only viewed under the religious or figural scene settings. This tradition lasted until the 16th century when several artists started to view landscape as an independent subject. THE GROWTH…
I would say no if you asked me if I believe that having your own signature art style is a must before you start selling your personal work. I could then describe how I know hundreds of artists who earn a livelihood selling their work but don’t have a distinctive art style. However, I believe you would remain unconvinced in…
According to Art Basel’s Mid-Year Review, 2021, things are definitely looking up for the industry. The pandemic, now stretching beyond a year and a half, presented some unprecedented challenges and obstacles for gallery owners, dealers, and auction houses. However, similar to all other commerce-based industries, the art world also found unique and innovative workarounds to keep operations in business. While…
Graffiti in the center of Paris is a unique form of contemporary art. In fact, you don’t have to go far to find street art in Paris. A stone’s throw from the Louvre, at 59 rue de Rivoli, the entire building is devoted to artists’ studios: there are about thirty ateliers on six floors. The building itself, from the doormat…
Learn about artists’ lives and achievements An artist is always perceived as a highly creative person. They are often remembered and judged precisely by their work. But, of course, any creator is also an ordinary person with their life problems and experiences, fears, successes and failures, feelings, and emotions. Their life is often complicated and full of adventure. Wouldn’t it…
Sun Valley Museum of Art was founded in 1971 on the premise that our rural community would only be made whole with vibrant arts programming. For the past 50 years, SVMoA has served as the Wood River Valley’s cultural anchor, bringing learners of all ages together for shared arts and educational experiences. Since 1971, we’ve welcomed 52 Grammy winners to…
Having perfect lighting in an art studio is more important than some may believe. It helps highlight the artwork, and it can even influence the success of the paintings and drawings. However, setting up the proper light in your art studio can turn out to be more difficult than expected. Finding the right intensity of light, or calculating the optimum…
Arts of all types have always been highly subjective. In fact, there isn’t a single person or entity who can even wholly define art and its various artistic styles. The sheer dynamism, elasticity, and flexibility in the arts is very immense, given its highly lucrative nature. And, if the subject is such, the programs, studies, and understanding of it become…
Leading a successful life as an artist feels like a dream. You get to follow your passion and unleash your creative powers in every single piece you create. You get recognition for expressing your very thoughts in colors that aestheticize them in the most profound way — and get paid for it! It all feels like a fairytale full of…
