Tag: artist
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Art Book Giveaway
Thanks to those who entered: The Giveaway is now closed. We’ll announce the winner via email, Facebook and Instagram. Stay tuned. Products for Artists are just getting started and to celebrate our soft launch we are running an art book giveaway. We’ll send a lucky subscriber these cool titles. Three Great Titles: 50 Contemporary Artists…
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Expressionist Painter Soutine
When I think of Expressionism and expressionist painters, I usually think of the Germans, such as Emil Nolde and the other Dir Brücke artists.
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Product Focus: Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors
I love a good origin story. Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors are born from an artist who started making artist quality oil paint in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for himself and his friends.
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The Clark Art Institute
The Clark Art Institute One of the great advantages of residing in southern Vermont is the close proximity to some of the best art museums in the country. The Clark Art Institute is located in Williamstown, MA and well worth the visit. Listed below are a few of my favorite paintings from their permanent collection…
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Frank Auerbach: Trust in the Process
Trust in the Process. Thinking of the work of Frank Auerbach, “trust” is a word that comes to mind. I think the charcoal drawings of Auerbach perhaps more so than the paintings reflect the obsessive nature of his process. Laying down instense, exploratory marks on paper to then dust and erase away. Leaving a trace…
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Francis Bacon: Raw Application
A friend recently posted a photo of their visit to Francis Bacon’s studio. What an organic, crazy, and chaotic looking space. Seeing the image reminded me of his paintings, and what an original character Francis Bacon was, how powerful and provocative his paintings still are. I was lucky enough to see a retrospective of Bacon’s…
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Simplicity of the Zorn Palette
The Zorn Palette In the vast tapestry of art, color has the power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and create worlds. The Zorn palette, named after the Swedish maestro Anders Zorn, is a testament to the beauty that can be achieved through a limited yet harmonious selection of colors. With just four pigments—yellow ochre, vermilion,…
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Master’s Palette: Rembrandt
Rembrandt’s Color Palette Rembrandt van Rijn remains an eternal icon of art, celebrated for his exceptional skill and also for his distinct palette. His mastery over colors has intrigued art enthusiasts for centuries, and understanding the pigments he used provides a fascinating glimpse into his genius. Rembrandt’s Palette: A Historical Palette Rembrandt’s color palette was…