Author: Dorian Ashwell

29 January 2026 What Were Female Sculptures Called? The Hidden Names of Women in Ancient Art
What Were Female Sculptures Called? The Hidden Names of Women in Ancient Art

Female sculptures in ancient Greece were called korai-idealized, clothed statues of young women made between 650 and 480 BCE. These weren't just art; they were offerings, memorials, and symbols of devotion.

26 January 2026 What is the grisaille technique in oil painting?
What is the grisaille technique in oil painting?

Grisaille is a monochrome oil painting technique using only shades of gray to build form and light. Used since the Middle Ages, it's still vital for artists learning value, composition, and realism.

25 January 2026 What Famous Artist Uses Watercolor? Top Names and Their Masterpieces
What Famous Artist Uses Watercolor? Top Names and Their Masterpieces

Discover the most famous artists who mastered watercolor - from Sargent and Turner to Cassatt and O’Keeffe - and why this medium still shapes great art today.

22 January 2026 Why Art Workshops Are Good for Your Mind, Creativity, and Community
Why Art Workshops Are Good for Your Mind, Creativity, and Community

Art workshops help reduce stress, rebuild creativity, and foster real human connection-no talent required. Learn how even one session can change the way you feel.

18 January 2026 What Is Considered the First Landscape Painting Since Antiquity?
What Is Considered the First Landscape Painting Since Antiquity?

Joachim Patinir’s World Landscape from the early 1500s is widely regarded as the first true landscape painting since antiquity, shifting art from religious scenes to nature as the central subject.

15 January 2026 How to Force a Cry in Music Performance
How to Force a Cry in Music Performance

Learn how to make people cry during a music performance without faking emotion. Discover vocal techniques, physical cues, and mental drills that create authentic, powerful emotional impact.

12 January 2026 What Are the Three Types of Galleries in Art Exhibitions?
What Are the Three Types of Galleries in Art Exhibitions?

Learn about the three main types of galleries in art exhibitions-commercial, non-profit, and artist-run-and how each one shapes what you see, who gets shown, and why art exists the way it does.

11 January 2026 Who Is the Most Famous Photographer of All Time? The Legacy That Changed Visual Art
Who Is the Most Famous Photographer of All Time? The Legacy That Changed Visual Art

Ansel Adams is widely regarded as the most famous photographer of all time for revolutionizing fine art photography through technical mastery, environmental advocacy, and iconic black-and-white landscapes that changed how nature is seen.

5 January 2026 What program to use to create digital art? Best tools for beginners and pros in 2026
What program to use to create digital art? Best tools for beginners and pros in 2026

Discover the best digital art programs for beginners and pros in 2026, including Procreate, Photoshop, Krita, and more. Learn which tool fits your style, budget, and device - no fluff, just clear choices.

4 January 2026 Who Owns Van Gogh's Starry Night? The Real Story Behind the Painting
Who Owns Van Gogh's Starry Night? The Real Story Behind the Painting

Van Gogh's Starry Night is owned by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, not by a private collector or the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Learn how it got there and why it will never be sold.

1 January 2026 What Do Most People Use to Make Digital Art in 2026?
What Do Most People Use to Make Digital Art in 2026?

In 2026, most digital artists use an iPad with Procreate because it's portable, intuitive, and affordable. Discover why tools like Photoshop and Wacom tablets are losing ground to simple, touch-based workflows.

29 December 2025 How to Make a Landscape Painting More Interesting: 7 Proven Techniques
How to Make a Landscape Painting More Interesting: 7 Proven Techniques

Learn how to make your landscape paintings more engaging with seven proven techniques: focal points, atmospheric perspective, color contrast, leading lines, unexpected details, light and shadow, and limited palettes. No fluff-just actionable tips artists use.