Ask yourself what famous artwork first comes to mind, and Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, or a historical engraving by Albrecht Durer might surface.
Today’s technology-driven world often feels like a roller coaster. Thankfully, there is plenty of opportunity still when we can hit the pause button. This little collection of gorgeous wildlife art brings a refreshing take on the typical “slice of life” art genre.
Since ancient times the presence of animals has helped us find hope, meaning, and good company. Domestic animals have been by our side as loyal companions for millennia.
Birds are like the jewels of the animal kingdom. These aerial marvels can sing, boast stunning colors, show off their remarkable precision in flight, and put an instant smile on a human’s face.
From pristine national parks to your lap by the fireplace, animals are all around us to delight, work with, and inspire. Spotting wild animals in their natural habitat surprises people with a sense of fulfilment while domestic animals fill our hearts with unconditional companionship.
One of the best qualities about still life art is that it encourages the viewer to enjoy the moment. The piece sets the mood and invites you to walk right up and have a front-row seat into the scene.
It’s the truth: life would not exist without light. From the greatest to the smallest, light is essential for most living creatures on Earth to survive.
One of an artist’s greatest achievements is depicting the mastery of light in paintings. There’s no such thing as a pigment in “light” color, so painters must diligently express the illusion of light by employing a complexity of colors that depict placements of shadows, sunny areas, reflections, and so on to the naked eye.
Majestic and awe-inspiring, Lorraine Dey’s acrylic paintings harness nature’s extraordinary moments on the canvas. Her award winning work is showcased far and wide in the United States, Canada, and even Finland.
