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✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch 10 Stunning Paintings by John Singer Sargent A hugely popular artist in the late 19th century, John Singer Sargent made about 900 oil paintings and over 2000 watercolors during his career and established himself as the most fashionable painter on both sides of the Atlantic ocean. Although born to American parents, […]

✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch 10 Tips on How to Make Money With Artwork We have heard the stereotype of “the starving artist.” We’re used to hearing the stories of painters barely making an income in the past, but there are several answers to the question of how to be an artist and make a liveable […]

✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch The Paintings of Peter Paul Rubens, the Prolific 17th Century Baroque Painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577—1640) was a widely successful 17th-century Flemish painter both during his lifetime and following his death. Known for his elaborate Baroque style, Rubens often employed dramatic movement, color, and emotion in his oil paintings. He is […]

✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch Van Gogh the Immersive Experience Philadelphia: Know Before You Go If you’ve already seen pictures of this dramatic installation, you’ll know what we mean by the statement “one-of-a-kind” when talking about Van Gogh The Immersive Experience Philidelphia. Sizing up to 20,000 square feet, this completely immersive light and sound art show […]

✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch Everything You Need To Know About Old Master Painting Techniques “Old Masters” is a bit of a vague term you might see thrown around in art-historical contexts. Generally, it refers to any highly-skilled painter who worked in Europe prior to 18th century. Theoretically, it means they were Masters of their local […]

✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch Why Mona Lisa Painting is Famous We’ve all seen it—Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is an undeniably iconic image that has captured the interests of many throughout the centuries. Mona Lisa resides in the world-famous Louvre in Paris, France, where it sits behind bullet-proof glass for robust protection. It draws […]

✍🏻 Author: Genevieve Munch The Top 20 Most Famous Paintings of All Time Let’s tackle a much-talked-about idea in art history—what are some of the most famous paintings ever? This is a big topic, of course. How do you even know what “most famous” exactly means when talking about art? Of course, everyone has their […]