Author name: Olly

Olly Farmer M.Sc, B.Sc, PGCE 25 years experience of Watercolor Painting and AI Art; teacher for 13 years; Creator of Art Tools; Art Gallery Contributor of Art Articles to Medium.com, LinkedIn and Facebook

Getting Started with Painting

Start Your Creative Journey: Free Online Art Courses & Resources for All Levels

Learning art has never been more accessible than it is today. With countless free online art courses available at your fingertips, you can transform from a complete beginner to a skilled artist without spending a fortune on expensive art school tuition. Whether you’re interested in traditional drawing, digital painting, or

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Art Business & Marketing

The Art Detective’s Guide: How to Tackle Artwork Provenance Research Like a Pro

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating journey an artwork takes from the artist’s studio to a museum wall? Artwork provenance research is like being a detective, piecing together clues to uncover the complete story of a painting or sculpture. This exciting field combines history, mystery, and cutting-edge technology to

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Pastels Painting

Soft Pastel vs Oil Pastel: The Ultimate Artist’s Guide to Choosing Your Medium

For artists exploring the vibrant world of color, two heavyweights often come to mind: soft pastel vs oil pastel. Both are beloved for their rich, pure pigments and their ability to create stunning, expressive artwork that pops off the page. However, despite sharing the “pastel” family name, they are fundamentally

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Cubism

Beyond Cubism: Exploring Lesser-Known Avant-Garde Art Styles

When most people think of early 20th-century avant-garde art, Cubism often comes to mind first. Pablo Picasso’s fragmented faces and Georges Braque’s geometric landscapes dominated art history textbooks for decades. However, lesser-known avant-garde art styles flourished alongside Cubism, creating a rich tapestry of innovation that deserves equal recognition. These groundbreaking

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