Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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17 Facts About the American Gothic Painting by Grant Wood
There is perhaps no other painting that stirs the emotions of so many Americans as the American Gothic painting painted by Grant Wood in 1930. From almost its outset, the American Gothic painting raised a host of emotions from positive to negative. Grant Wood’s painting, the American Gothic, has a Carpenter Gothic Style house with…
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Georgia O’Keeffe, The Mother of American Modernism Painting
Few painters have affected the American Modernist movement as Georgia O’Keeffe, so she is called the Mother of American Modernist Painting. Not only was she a great and prolific painter, but she has left us an amazing legacy of her artwork. Georgia O’Keeffe was a dairy farm girl from Wisconsin who became one of America’s…
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11 Ways to Properly Handle Criticism of Your Artwork
Being an artist and being able to handle criticism must go hand in hand. But this can also be one of the hardest things for most artists. I know it can be tough and disheartening if the criticism of my art comes from someone you love or care about deeply and you realize that they…
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Creating An Artist Brand And Website, What You Need To Know
Every artist should have a website. Websites are so popular that having a website is no longer an option for any creative person or business it is now a necessary expense. But there are several things you need to look at when you create your brand and your website. As an artist, you must look…
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The Cubism Art Movement, What You Need to Know
Cubism was a truly revolutionary form of art that emerged in the early 20th century. It was shocking and extremely daring as the artists believed that Western art had run its course, so the artists were challenging the conventional forms of art. It was truly the start of the coming of the modern age of…
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A Beginners Guide to Stretching Your Own Art Canvas
At one time or another, most artists will need to learn how to stretch their own canvas. I know it can seem to be very daunting to have to do this when you are first starting out, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. To stretch your own art canvas you will…
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7 Women Impressionist Artists, To Admire, Know and Remember
When we think of Impressionist artists often, we tend to forget that besides all the male artists as Claude Monte, but there are also some very influential women impressionist artists; many of these Impressionist women artists were leading figures in the impressionist movement. The seven significant women of impressionist painters are Berthe Morisot, Mary Stevenson…
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Beginner Artists Guide to the Color Wheel and Paint Colors
One of the confusing things for many artists is how to mix colors. Some people say that mixing colors is easy once you understand the basics of how to mix colors. But in my opinion, properly mixing colors and understanding color is one of those skills that can take a lot of time and experience.…
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Beginners Artist Block? 10 Tricks and Tips to Overcome
Sometimes, when people start painting, they may find that they keep having an artist block. It can sometimes be hard to decide what to paint or start with the painting. There are several reasons for an artist’s block, including timing, fear, perfectionism, or a lack of motivation. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can…
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11 Tips to Overcoming the Fear of a Blank Canvas With Art
I went through a period when I hardly picked up a brush. I think at one time or another, many artists may have the same problem. Maybe it is because you have gotten busy, or maybe it is because you have the fear of the blank canvas or are not sure where to start or…