A while ago, we began an exploration of two-dimensional art media--oil, acrylic, watercolor, and a long study of the lesser-known media of pastel. Moving on, we’ll do a quick review first: the ...

This live art-making class is inspired by Charles François Daubigny’s drawing Scene in Holland (1871). In this session, we will explore light and reflection on water. Find the suggested materials list ...

Kathy Davis is an artist living in Sykesville. When she was in sixth grade, she recalled being bored in class and doodling on her white sneakers. She got in trouble for that. Davis was not encouraged ...

Imagine if you could see the pen Beethoven used to write his Symphony No. 5. Or the chisel Michelangelo used to sculpt his David. Art lovers find endless fascination in the materials of artists — a ...

Explore the incredible art of drawing a handful of water in this detailed pastel tutorial. Every droplet, reflection, and ripple is carefully crafted to create a lifelike sense of movement and ...

Explore a creative soft pastel drawing that captures a refreshing shower scene with smooth blending and beautiful light effects. This artwork focuses on creating a calm and expressive atmosphere using ...

A photograph of Claude Monet in his gardens circa 1917 Étienne Clémentel, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Claude Monet, now recognized as a pillar of French Impressionist painting, is best known ...

Many people may think of pastels as a medium for kids in art class. But at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the "Touch of Color" exhibition celebrates the history of pastel from the ...

A while ago we began an exploration of two-dimensional art media and have been focusing on the lesser-known medium of pastel. Currently, a continuing look at a second famous woman pastelist-Mary ...