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  • 18 US and UK Museums You Can Visit Online in 2025
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    18 US and UK Museums You Can Visit Online in 2025

    Take virtual tours of some of the best galleries the US and UK have to offer to celebrate International Museum Day Museums are slowly reopening their doors, and art lovers are all extremely thankful for it. However, it may still be difficult to book a visiting slot, and while we patiently wait for things to truly go back to normal, we may still want to access collections from the comfort of our homes. When the first lockdown happened a year ago, museum experts, historians, curators, and photographers around the world took it upon themselves to ensure we could go online and visit art and history collections while we were confined to our four walls. International Museum Day seems like a great opportunity to invite you for a virtual tour of our selection of British and American museums. Enjoy, anytime, anywhere! Science Museum, London This world-class museum has a collection of 325,000 objects and archives and ever-expanding digital resources. You can find all the stories behind the most fascinating, historically significant. and awe-inspiring objects that have shaped the world as we know it.

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  • Tutorial Illustration: Japanese brushstrokes with Sumi-e technique
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    Tutorial Illustration: Japanese brushstrokes with Sumi-e technique

    Learn with Flor Kaneshiro the basic aspects to take into account in this Japanese illustration technique: pressure, speed, direction and rhythm The Sumi-e drawing technique, although originally always practiced with Chinese ink, has a series of strokes that can also be applied with other materials such as watercolor. Its delicate and soft strokes, which must be very controlled if we are starting in this technique, make it ideal for those who want to expand their range of skills with watercolor. In the following video, illustrator Flor Kaneshiro (@florkaneshiro) explains the most important considerations: pressure, speed, direction and rhythm of the brushstroke, so that you can get started in the best possible way with the Sumi-e technique.

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  • Michelangelo's 5 Timeless Works of Art
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    Michelangelo's 5 Timeless Works of Art

    Discover the top Michelangelo artworks that have captivated art lovers for centuries, showcasing his incredible talent and artistic vision. Ah, March 6th! A day to raise our glasses to none other than the maestro of marble, the one and only Michelangelo Buonarroti! With chisel in hand and passion ablaze, he breathed life into stone, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression. His style, marked by terribilità and divine inspiration, captured the human spirit in its rawest form, transcending the confines of time and space. Michelangelo's journey was one of relentless pursuit of perfection, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of art history. Let's dive into the depths of his genius and explore five of his most renowned creations that have stood the test of time.

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  • Basquiat: The 5 Artworks You Can't Miss
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    Basquiat: The 5 Artworks You Can't Miss

    The title might be an overexaggeration... You can definitely miss them. You have free will, remember? But in defense of this article: You might learn something about this giant of the industry and how he keeps filling up museums and art school's itineraries alike, to this day!

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  • Hugs in the History of Art: A Journey Through the Expression of Affection
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    Hugs in the History of Art: A Journey Through the Expression of Affection

    Art, in all its forms, has been a reflection of the human experience, and one of the most universal and powerful emotions is love. Through painting, sculpture, and other artistic expressions, the embrace has become a symbol of affection, connection, and support. Explore some of the most iconic paintings that capture the essence of this gesture, offering a glimpse into how different cultures and eras have approached this universal theme.

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  • What Is Medium in Art? 7 Examples
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    What Is Medium in Art? 7 Examples

    Discover the meaning of medium in art and how artists use different materials and tools to express their creative vision. Not in this block of text, though! You will have to scroll using your little mouse to find the definition below this image. That way we keep it interactive. I feel the dopamine rush already! Do you feel it?

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  • 8 Printmakers You Should Know
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    8 Printmakers You Should Know

    Explore the captivating world of printmaking with these 8 famous printmakers. Printmaking is the process of creating artworks by printing on paper, fabric, wood, metal, or other surfaces. The sky is the limit (literally, perhaps...)! "Traditional printmaking" normally covers only the process of creating prints using a hand processed technique. So yes, a Canon Pixma "printer" doesn't count!

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  • My Top 10 Essential Watercolor Supplies for Every Artist
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    My Top 10 Essential Watercolor Supplies for Every Artist

    As a professional watercolor artist, I’m often asked, "What do I need to start painting with watercolor?" The great news is, a good watercolor kit doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive and, if you make the right choices now, you’ll be working with your tools for many years to come. I’ve already written an in depth free guide, "A Quick Start Materials Summary for Beginners,” which you can find below, aimed at helping confident beginners choose the right tools for their style - but if you want a quick start guide, these are my all-time favorite supplies!

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  • How to capture your pet's personality in a portrait
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    How to capture your pet's personality in a portrait

    For me, every stroke is a story that captures the unique essence of our furry loved ones. From those loving eyes to the antics that define their personality, every line I draw is a tribute to the special connection we share with our faithful companions. That's why I want to share with you a few tricks I've learned along the way of pet portraiture.

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  • Painting Tutorial: How to Quickly Create an Oil Portrait
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    Painting Tutorial: How to Quickly Create an Oil Portrait

    Learn how to speed up your painting process using oil paints and spray paint with Nikolas Antoniou Oil painting has a reputation for being a slow process technique, in part thanks to the long drying time involved. However, contrary to what many believe, it is possible to create a portrait quickly using oil paints. Painter Nikolas Antoniou (@antoniounikolas1), originally from Cyprus, creates experimental mixed media portraits. The result is a powerful mix of atmosphere and emotions that he achieves through thick, fast brush strokes and a touch of spray paint. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, such as Morren Galleries, in the Netherlands, and Alpha C. K Art Gallery, in Cyprus. He has also collaborated with spirits giant Absolut Vodka. In this tutorial, Nikolas Antoniou shatters any prejudices you may have about oil painting, showing you that you can create a super fast and stylish portrait by fusing oil paint with spray paint.

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  • Watercolor Tutorial: how to paint with the sponge technique
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    Watercolor Tutorial: how to paint with the sponge technique

    Learn step by step this key technique to apply lights, shadows and textures with watercolor, with Berta Llonch Berta Llonch is a plastic artist and illustrator specialized in watercolor, a technique that she has understood 100%: far from wanting to master it, she gives herself over to the unexpected and uses the water stain sometimes without control to her advantage. She paints her works vertically and upside down, focusing on basic shapes and proportions, and she employs alternative techniques, such as using sponges to spread paint on paper. Discover the keys to the technique in this tutorial.

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  • 10 Great Contemporary Female US Painters You Should Know
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    10 Great Contemporary Female US Painters You Should Know

    Explore the latest works from the leading contemporary female painters and pioneers coming out of the United States. You will learn a thing or two and even get inspiration from these artists, so that next time the article might be about you.

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