2025/10 Art Archive: Oil Painting, Digital Art, and Modern Art Insights

When you think about oil painting, a direct, wet-on-wet technique used by artists to capture light and movement in a single session. Also known as alla prima painting, it’s one of the most accessible ways for beginners to start creating bold, expressive work. In October 2025, we looked at how this method isn’t just for professionals—beginners can nail it with the right subject, tools, and mindset. We broke down exactly what materials you need, what mistakes to avoid, and how to make your colors pop with glazing and impasto. It’s not magic. It’s technique.

Alongside traditional methods, digital art, art created and sold electronically, often through platforms like Etsy or NFT marketplaces. Also known as online art, it’s become a viable income stream for artists worldwide was a major focus. Can you really make money selling digital art in 2025? Yes—if you know where to list it, how to price it, and who your buyer is. We covered Etsy tax rules, whether you need an LLC, and how to avoid getting buried under platform fees. This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about building a sustainable art business.

And then there’s modern art, a broad category covering art from the late 1800s to today, defined by experimentation, breaking rules, and shifting cultural values. Also known as contemporary art, it’s what fills museums and drives auction prices. We dug into how to classify it—not by style alone, but by era, geography, and medium. Who are the big names? Picasso, Warhol, Koons. Why do they still matter? Because they changed how we see the world. We also looked at portraits and landscapes, two timeless subjects that keep evolving. Why do people paint portraits? Not just for looks—but for memory, identity, and branding. What makes a landscape abstract versus realistic? It’s about intention, not just brushstrokes.

From the public domain status of Van Gogh’s Starry Night to the real value of the Mona Lisa, we tied history to today’s market. We asked: How many paintings should you show in a gallery? How much should a portrait cost? What’s the difference between a figurine and a maquette? These aren’t just trivia—they’re decisions artists and collectors make every day.

Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time, trying to sell your first digital piece, or just wondering why a painting costs $10,000, this archive gives you the facts without the fluff. No theory. No hype. Just what works.