Painting

What is ‘surf art’?

What is ‘surf art’?

Surf art began in the 20th century, closely tied to the rise of surf culture in California and Hawaii. Early surf art was often linked to surf media, such as surf magazines and film posters, which featured idyllic beach scenes and heroic surfers riding waves.

Painting for Beginners, Best Mediums

Painting for Beginners, Best Mediums

charcoal is perfect for creating rough sketches and for shadow and light work, because, unlike graphite lead, it is flat and does not reflect light. Like graphite, it comes in varying degrees of hardness. It is best to start with an easier to handle a wide diameter, soft charcoal stick.

7 Major Painting Style From Realism to Abstract

7 Major Painting Style From Realism to Abstract

This list outlines seven major styles of art (sometimes referred to as "schools" or "movements"), some much more realistic than others. By learning about these painting styles and seeing what the artists working in them created, you can experiment with different approaches yourself and develop your own style.