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The Brigham Young University Museum of Art In Provo, Utah0
A Wonderful Boutique Art Museum in Provo, Utah Nestled away near the mountains on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo, Utah is the top-rated Brigham Young University Museum of Art (BYU-MOA). This museum offers a lot of wonderful art exhibitions. The Brigham Young University Museum of Art is a world-class art museum located in…
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Was the Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) A Surrealism Artist?
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), the renowned Mexican artist, is widely recognized for her unique and captivating artworks that delve into themes of identity, pain, and self-expression. While Kahlo’s art is often associated with Surrealism, a movement that emerged in Europe during the early 20th century, it is crucial to examine the nuances of her work to…
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Answers to the 5 Top Questions Beginner Oil Painters Have
Starting to paint with oil paints it can be a very daunting medium to work in. I know when I started to paint I had a ton of questions and was not sure if what and how I was doing things was completely correct. We have the answers to your beginner oil painting top 5…
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51 Curated Inspiring Quotes About Art
51 of some of our favorite curated quotes to help inspire the artist within you. Quotes and words of wisdom curated from famous artists, writers, and others. “Art is either revolution or plagiarism.” – Paul Gauguin “Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.” – Jackson Pollock “Learn the rules like a pro,…
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10 Top Life-changing Skills Art Helps You Develop
Embarking on an artistic journey offers valuable benefits at any stage of life. Engaging in the arts is not just a creative outlet but a means to cultivate key skills that can profoundly impact your life. The top 10 transformative skills fostered through artistic endeavors include Creativity, Observation, Self-expression, Memory, Focus, Concentration, Discipline, Perseverance, Collaboration,…
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Who Was the Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)?
Frida Kahlo’s art is very personal and unique. Her art gives us a glimpse into her life which was filled with pain and suffering. That is why to understand Frida Kahlo’s art, you need to understand a bit about her life. Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico’s premier artists. She suffered from polio and was…
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All About En Plein Air Painting, What You Need to Know
There is something magical about painting outdoors. Many painters throughout history have understood this, especially the French Impressionist painters who used the phrase – “en Plein air” painting. En Plein air means “in the open air. It refers to a style of painting outside in the natural light. This term was made famous by the…
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Who Is the Swedish Artist Sigrid Hjerten (1885-1948)?
I first heard about Sigrid Hjerten when I visited an exhibition of some of her work in 1985 at the Sundsvall Museum in Sundsvall, Sweden. At the time, I loved her work so much I bought a poster that I have had hanging in my house ever since. Sigrid Hjerten is considered one of Sweden’s…
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7 Easy Steps to Painting a Bird, What You Need To Know
I love to paint animals as I find them a very interesting subject matter to paint. One animal I have started to paint recently has been all kinds of birds. To some artists, it can seem difficult to paint a bird. To help make the painting of a bird easier, I have outlined 7 easy…