Meet Ms. Emma Jones, child prodigy to painting in the 17
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The beauty of watercolor paint is its transparency but many find it a challenge. With time and practice, we can all improve with practice and some simple concepts. How Watercolor works In all mediums, to create a piece of art, you build with paint. Unlike oil and acrylic paint, with watercolor…
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As an enthusiast of traditional interior design, I am captivated by the timeless beauty and allure it brings to living spaces. Among the treasured elements, crystal glassware holds a special place in my heart. The delicate craftsmanship and sparkling brilliance of these pieces infuse an elegant charm that truly enriches…
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By: Rachel Knepp Watercolor, a beloved medium, captures my heart with its translucent hues and fluid brushstrokes, allowing me to express emotions and explore the beauty of the world with every stroke. Discover the captivating journey of watercolor through the annals of art history. In this blog post, we delve…
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Full name: Eugenie-Henri- Paul Gauguin Born: June 7, 1847 In Paris, France Died: May 8, 1903 in Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia. His early years were not spent in the field of art but as a merchant marine then as a stock broker and the wealth that came with…
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Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Degas is one of my personal favorites, especially the paintings of the ballerinas. He captured a behind the scenes image of the life of the professional ballerina. He was born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar de Gas on July 19, 1834, in the city of Paris, France. His father…
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Homer Winslow – American Watercolorist Homer Winslow was born on February 24, 1836 in Boston, Massachusetts and died in his studio in Proust Neck, Maine. Early in his life his mother noticed his artistic ability and encouraged him to pursue art. When he was 18/19 years old, he was apprenticed…