Media in focus: portrait miniatures
Before photography, miniature paintings played a crucial role in both personal and diplomatic relationships, and were prized for their technical virtuosity and portability.
Tag Archive for painting
Media in focus: painting on copper
Learn why copper, a medium that particularly appealed to collectors in the 16th and 17th centuries, has been rediscovered by artists today.
6 things you should know as a novice abstract painter
Would you like to try abstract painting for the first time or paint with a little more skill or inspiration? If so, turn to ArtWeb for some timely advice.
Media in focus: Chinese traditional painting
A brief guide on the techniques, materials and history of Chinese traditional painting.
5 techniques to try with your next acrylic painting
Learn about 5 techniques that will help you to get more out of acrylic painting, with the help of ArtWeb.
Things to know before you start oil painting
The title of this blog post may give the impression that I am about to give you a definitive rundown of all of the things that you should be aware of before you attempt to paint with oils — and…
What Is the Role of the Male Nude in the Art of Today?
It’s fair to say that the male nude in art has undergone something of a chequered history.
Why Does It Make So Much Sense to Paint with Acrylics?
Acrylic is the painting medium that many of those who casually dabble in the discipline are most familiar with—and for good reason.
The Many Ways Artists Have Been Using Ink
As a drawing and painting medium, ink has been available to us for as long as almost any alternative.
5 Women Who Showed New Ways Forward for Self-portraiture
Self-portraiture is one of those vexed subjects within art that has not always attracted the attention and analysis it really deserves. After all, there is so much more to any given artist’s self-portrait than a straightforward expression of ‘this is…
