My Art

Discover my art and the inspiration behind my paintings. Explore what drives me to create and the stories that my artworks convey.

  • The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Art: A Transformation of Soul and Society

    The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Art: A Transformation of Soul and Society

    What if the factories, smog, and relentless machinery of the Industrial Revolution didn’t just change our cities, but fundamentally warped the very soul of art? We’re talking about a seismic shift where brushes met gears, and canvases reflected the grime of progress. Get ready to see how innovation sparked a revolution on the canvas. Forget…

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  • Imagine a World Where the Next Picasso Isn’t Human: The Rise of AI in Art

    Imagine a World Where the Next Picasso Isn’t Human: The Rise of AI in Art

    Could artificial intelligence really ignite entirely new artistic movements, shaping how we perceive beauty and expression for centuries to come? As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, the art world is being challenged to reconsider its very foundations. The integration of AI into the creative process prompts artists and audiences to question…

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  • How Art Can Make You Happier: The Science Behind Creativity

    How Art Can Make You Happier: The Science Behind Creativity

    Art has been a cornerstone of human civilization for millennia, transcending cultures and epochs. From the caves of Lascaux to the masterpieces of Van Gogh, art serves as a mirror to the human experience and a vehicle for emotional expression. Beyond its aesthetic allure, art wields the power to uplift the human spirit, spark joy,…

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  • 8 Ways Art Can Boost Your Mental Health And Happiness

    8 Ways Art Can Boost Your Mental Health And Happiness

    Art, in its myriad forms, has been a source of comfort, inspiration, and connection for humanity since the dawn of time. Today, as modern life becomes increasingly fast-paced and stressful, the value of engaging with art—whether through creating or viewing—has never been more relevant. Read on as we explore 8 ways to explore the profound…

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  • Resurrecting Hope: Lifting Others With Love By Anita Louise Hummel

    Resurrecting Hope: Lifting Others With Love By Anita Louise Hummel

    In a stunning departure from her usual oil painting medium, artist Anita Hummel presents a new ceramic tile mosaic piece titled Resurrecting Hope: Lifting Others With Love. This work is her entry in the 13th International Art Competition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The competition, themed “Lift Up the Hands Which…

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  • The Red Flowers, By Anita Louise Hummel

    The Red Flowers, By Anita Louise Hummel

    The Red Flowers by Anita Louise Hummel is a painting that was inspired by bright red flowers. I initially saw these flowers on a rain jacket that a designer wore while walking down the runway in New York City’s famous fashion week. I fell in love with the colors and look of the flowers, so…

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  • Do I Look Fat? By Anita Louise Hummel, Original Painting (2017)

    Do I Look Fat? By Anita Louise Hummel, Original Painting (2017)

    I love animals, and one animal I feel I can always relate to is the hippopotamus. I wonder how often other animals may come up behind them and tell the hippo they are fat.    Do I Look Fat? By Anita Louise Hummel is a painting of a hippopotamus wearing a hot pink bikini and pink…

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  • Behind The Veil, By Anita Louise Hummel

    Behind The Veil, By Anita Louise Hummel

    Years ago, I was on a long journey traveling in a car through some parts of northern India. During part of the journey, I fell asleep and suddenly woke up and looked around – I was in the middle of a Muslim section of India where the women were all wearing burkas. Behind the Veil,…

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  • Elder Koda, By Anita Louise Art, Vietnam Hanoi Mission Mascot

    Elder Koda, By Anita Louise Art, Vietnam Hanoi Mission Mascot

    Elder Koda is a painting of one of my very dear furry friends – Koda. Koda has spent many days and nights staying at my house: I am proud to be called his Auntie Anita. Elder Koda by Anita Louise Hummel is a painting of a purebred black poodle named Koda. Koda has lived the…

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