Modern Art

One of the most interesting ways of displaying art is in a group, which can be done in large or small spaces. Follow these insider tips and tricks to learn the perfect way to display a group of...

The idea of "art for the people" inspired a public mural movement in Mexico, which spread throughout the United States, Europe and Central and South America. Public murals usually intend to make...

DYI or "do it yourself" projects can be fun and give you a sense of pride and accomplishment. If poorly planned, DYI project can be a major headache not including any extra money you may...

One of the hallmarks of modern art, beginning with artists like Picasso, was the incorporation of items from real life into art. Robert Rauschenberg was one of the first artists, following in the...

In the forties and fifties, artists such as Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline and Clyfford Still challenged the way we think about art and became some of the first financially successful abstract...

Art historians often divide modern art into categories of figurative/representational and abstract art. Although they are by no means mutually exclusive, figurative art is made with the intention...

Diego Rivera was an artist famous for his work during the early 20th century. He was born in Mexico, lived in Europe for close to 20 years, then returned to Mexico. His long career as an artist...

Kuler is an Adobe website that many web and graphic designers use for color coordinating. Some people use it to come up with good color combinations at random, but some use it with one or two...

While touring a local artist's studio I noticed a decorated shelf with candles and incense, art tools and other interesting items. When asked, she explained that a local gallery hosted a show...

Speed, youth, violence, pollution from a thousand machines hanging over an industrial skyline punctuated with smokestacks and skyscrapers. Rain, black with soot falling on a landscape devoid of...

Designing a mosaic to bring some color to a wall is not as hard as you may think. The color and design is all up to you so you can choose what you want to bring out in your room.

How to see the true creative process that resides in us all is an exploration that starts with the soul. The spirit can be divinely inspired to create only what we see with our mind's eye. It is...

Minimalism was an avant-garde art movement that peaked in the United States in the 1960s with Frank Stella's colorful stripes and shapes. See how minimalist artists reduced art down to its...

German expressionism refers to some of the most passionate and troubled artists in the early 20th century who were faced with the trauma of two world wars, and some of the better-known artists...

A brief article explaining how to use layers in PhotoshopCS3

If you aren't skilled in the art of face making, you have come to the right place. Here you will learn the ins and outs of silly face making.

You've probably seen modern art work at an art gallery & said "I could do that." When you see some modern art work you might think "My four year old could do it." ...

Making a collage can be very fun and easy. A collage is a collection of photos and other assorted things that you can piece together to make a piece of art for yourself. I think of collages as a...

If you have made some of the easy abstract art I described in my article, How to do Easy abstract art on Windows XP, then get ready to tweak it a little with this article. I am going to show you...

This is a fun, easy way to look like you spent a lot of time creating a design in your paint program on Windows XP. I tried it on Windows Vista and it doesn't work on Vista. But with Windows XP...

When people think of modern art, the most sensational images often gain lasting attention, such as Andy Warhol's silkscreened prints of soup cans or Coca-Cola bottles. In reality, however, modern...

Warhol created paintings of Marilyn Monroe using a silkscreen process. His style used high contrast and bright colors. This article will show you how to convert a photo using the Warholizer.

Here's how to assess the sale price of a piece of artwork you wish to sell at a garage sale.

Things you should know when choosing a tattoo artist.

Action painting differs from traditional brush-on-canvas art. It is a dynamic style of applying paint spontaneously. The paint is literally tossed onto the canvas whether it is against the wall,...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will walk you through the process of making your own air-brushed t-shirts, : learn how to choose equipment, methods for applying paint, and...

Stenciling Fabrics with Bleach By Phelyx of phelyx.com My name is Phelyx. Sometimes, I am called the bleach guy. This is the tutorial I produced for Stencil Revolution, a year ago, for my...

One of the great surprises of altered books is the ability to hide little treasures between the pages. While it is not a requirement for an altered book to be able to close--in fact, many do...

Wondering what exactly does what when you use your blending options in adobe photoshop? Here's something that will help!

Degenerate art was both a term of condemnation applied by the Nazis to various modernist works of art and also formed the name of an exhibit of many such works. As part of Nazi antisemitic...

Surrealist art came to prominence during the 1920s. This cultural movement incorporated non-linear, sometimes nonsensical images and styles that defied normal, earthy art. Many artists all over...

Marcel Duchamp was a French painter born on July 28, 1887. Although Duchamp had considerable behind the scenes influence with Surrealism, he is also largely associated with the New York Dada...

The Contemporary Arts Center, or CAC, is a magnificent 80,000 square foot building in Cincinnati, Ohio. Built in 1939 to showcase contemporary visual arts, the CAC quickly became one of the top...