It is commonly known in the artistic community that oil paint is used for its stability, depth of colour, flexibility, textural variety and slow-drying nature. The medium can be used in a range of techniques, from thin glazes diluted with turpentine to dense thick impasto. This enables artists to work on a painting over several days. Added to these benefits … Read the article
The History and Art of Landscape Painting
In essence, landscape painting is the depiction of nature and natural scenery. Landscapes have been painted since ancient times with the Greeks and Romans creating wall paintings of natural scenic elements. The independent genre of landscape can be found as far back as 4th century China. However, it did not emerge into Western culture until the Renaissance in the 16th … Read the article
History of Miniature Paintings
In honour of our upcoming Masterpieces in Miniature Exhibition in May 2023, we are looking at the history of miniature paintings. The origins can be traced back to the 9th – 10th century Western India, where images were found on palm leaf manuscripts in the Buddhist Pala period. These were thought to be influenced by mural paintings. Subsequently, during the … Read the article
What do you know about art? – Here’s an easy way to learn
Life is a constant learning curve with many topics, as well as experiences and art is no exception. We can all appreciate a painting by merely looking at it. What is not known, by mere sight, however, are the plethora of styles, mediums and compositions. After all art appreciation centers around the ability to view art throughout history, focusing on … Read the article
An Introduction into Bird Painting – with history dating back to the Middle Ages
In light of the bird painting workshop with Charity Dakin on 4th and 5th of March, we wanted to delve into the subject a little further. Learn more or Register here The painting of birds represents a range of ideas including freedom, nobility, fertility, and bravery, but can also be omens for both good and ill. They are often used … Read the article
Picture This Artist Michael Dumas Featured in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Wyoming
The painting “Winter Drift” by Michael Dumas was recently selected for the Western Visions 2021 Exhibition at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. “Winter Drift” is an original oil painting measuring 10.5″ x 7.5″ and features a Black-capped Chickadee. Western Visions is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest running fundraiser and features many of … Read the article
Picture This Artist Cindy Sorley-Keichinger Selected for Prestigious Show – Art That Matters to the Planet
A painting by Picture This artist Cindy Sorley-Keichinger has been selected for display in the prestigious art show Art That Matters to the Planet. The original acrylic painting of two zebras, titled Contested, was selected by the Society of Animal Artists jury for display in the art show at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York. Afterwards it … Read the article
Artist Dean Morrissey Passes Away
It is with great sadness, that we announce from Picture This, the passing of a very talented artist, Dean Morrissey. His legacy will carry on through his amazing Celtic art and wonderful depictions of Santa Claus.
Artist Catherine Marchand Paints Celebrity Portrait for TLC Show – Counting On
Picture This artist Catherine Marchand collaborated with TLC star Jeremy Vuolo on a project to surprise his wife Jinger (Duggar) with an original oil painting for her 25th birthday. Everything began when Jeremy saw a painting Catherine had done of R.C. Sproul, a well-known theologian from Florida. Jeremy then commissioned Catherine for a painting of his wife and daughter. Catherine … Read the article
Artist Guy Combes Receives Prestigious Award
Congratulations Guy Combes, from all of us at Picture This! Reposted with permission from Artists for Conservation Internationally acclaimed Kenyan artist Guy Combes has been recognized for his conservation leadership and artistic achievement with Artists for Conservation’s (AFC’s) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award. The award is especially significant in that it was established in memory of Guy’s … Read the article