In the history of art, few paintings have been bestowed with as much fame and acclaim as the Mona Lisa. Her curious smile and animated gaze have enchanted audiences for centuries, and her striking realism continues to stand as a testament to Leonardo da Vinci’s mastery of the human form and …
Painted by the great Italian master Leonardo da Vinci during the Italian Renaissance, the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous portraits in the world. The enigmatic eyes and smile of the woman captured in the painting have been the subject of poems, songs, and films, and crowds from all over …
The Mona Lisa is undoubtedly one of the most famous paintings of all time. As disclosure before we discuss its valuation, it’s important to remember that art is subjective and that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, we explore the more technical aspects that go into appraising …
There are few paintings more famous than Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The small portrait of the woman with the perplexing grin is one of the Louvre museum’s most popular attractions, and she remains one of the most discussed and written about artworks of all time. In monetary terms alone, the Mona Lisa is virtually priceless. So, how …
Painted by the great Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, the Mona Lisa has come to be virtually priceless in our contemporary era, and crowds from all over the world file into Paris’ Louvre museum just to catch a glimpse of the small portrait in person. It almost goes without saying that the Mona Lisa is one of …
Acrylic paint is easily the most versatile paint in the world. It’s a simple water-based pigment that can be found in most stores for an affordable price. Artists have used acrylic to paint everything from canvas and fabric to pottery and ceramics. One question that I’ve gotten a lot recently, …
When most people think of artistic painting, the first thing that comes to mind is painting on a canvas or a thick sheet of paper. However, for those willing to think outside of the box, you might consider painting on other mediums to create unique or functional works of art. …
Painting your clothes is a great way to turn otherwise dull and boring articles into vibrant works of art. In fact, some of the world’s best modern artists and fashion designers regularly paint and sell clothing for triple the price of the original article of clothing! If you’re new to …
Whether you’re a skilled artist or you’re just starting to dabble in using paint, then you’ve probably experimented with acrylic paint before. It’s versatile, easy to find, and relatively affordable compared to other mediums. One of the most common questions that I’ve gotten regarding acrylic paint, though, is whether or …
Acrylic paint is easily the most popular painting medium in the world. You can find it at almost any art supply store, it’s more affordable than oil paint, it forgives if you make a mistake, and it dries relatively quick. A lot of 3D artists use acrylic paint to add …
Leonardo DaVinci was a true Renaissance Man, excelling in fields like anatomy, engineering, mathematics, science as well as art. However, one of the principal reasons the Mona Lisa is so famous is because of DaVinci’s use of Mathematical Proportionality. So how is the Golden Ratio used in the Mona Lisa? The Golden …
The Mona Lisa is a painting that needs no introduction. Painted during the Italian Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci, the Mona Lisa is widely considered to be the most written and talked about portrait of all time. Every year, the painting draws flocks of museum goers to the Louvre to witness the elusive expression …
Van Gogh’s The Starry Night is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Even those who haven’t studied art or taken any formal classes can easily identify the painting by its iconic swirling brushstrokes, deep indigo blues, and its ethereal atmosphere that represents the height of the impressionist era. Needless …
There’s no one perfect way to deal with stress and anxiety. Anxiety brings out the worst in us — the thoughts that suffocate, the feelings that we’d rather never feel, and the actions that we always regret. It’s a severe burden to bear. Anxiety and stress go hand in hand. …