Archive: 2025/10

30 Oct, 2025

How to Create Abstract Art: A Practical Guide for Beginners

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 30 2025 | | 0 Comments

Learn how to create abstract art without needing formal training. Discover intuitive techniques, simple materials, and the mindset to let emotion guide your brush. Start today-no perfection required.

30 Oct, 2025

What's the Difference Between Fine Art and Modern Art?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 30 2025 | | 0 Comments

Fine art focuses on technical mastery and realistic representation, while modern art breaks rules to express emotion and ideas. Learn how these two major art categories differ in history, purpose, and style.

28 Oct, 2025

Should I Seal My Oil Painting? A Practical Guide to Varnishing for Long-Lasting Color

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 28 2025 | | 0 Comments

Learn when and how to properly varnish your oil painting to protect colors, prevent yellowing, and ensure it lasts decades. Avoid common mistakes and choose the right varnish for long-term preservation.

28 Oct, 2025

What Is the Cheapest Material to Make a Sculpture?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 28 2025 | | 0 Comments

The cheapest materials to make a sculpture are often free: concrete, clay from dirt, recycled plastic, scrap wood, wire, and cardboard. Learn how to turn trash into art with no budget and no special tools.

26 Oct, 2025

Portrait Artist Rates 2025: How Much Do Portraits Cost?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 26 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover 2025 portrait artist rates, how medium, size, and experience affect pricing, and get practical tips for budgeting your custom portrait.

25 Oct, 2025

Which Sculpture Holds the Record for Highest Price?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 25 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover which sculpture holds the record for highest price, the top five most valuable works, why they command such sums, and how to verify a sculpture's worth.

23 Oct, 2025

Female Sculptor: Proper Term and Gendered Language in Sculpture

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 23 2025 | | 0 Comments

Explore the correct term for a woman who sculpts, why gendered language matters in art, and how to refer to female sculptors with respect and clarity.

22 Oct, 2025

What Is the Most Modern Art Style? A Deep Dive Into Today’s Cutting‑Edge Movements

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 22 2025 | | 0 Comments

Explore today's cutting‑edge art movements-from AI‑generated pieces to immersive VR installations-to discover which style truly qualifies as the most modern.

21 Oct, 2025

Pablo Picasso: The Godfather of Modern Art Explained

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 21 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover why Pablo Picasso is hailed as the godfather of modern art, his groundbreaking works, and how his legacy shapes today's art scene.

20 Oct, 2025

Father of Contemporary Art: Who Shaped Modern Creativity?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 20 2025 | | 0 Comments

Explore why artists like Marcel Duchamp, Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, and Cindy Sherman are contenders for the title 'father of contemporary art' and learn how their groundbreaking ideas shaped today’s art scene.

19 Oct, 2025

Three Main Types of Abstract Art Explained

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 19 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover the three main types of abstract art-Abstract Expressionism, Geometric Abstraction, and Lyrical Abstraction-and learn how to identify, compare, and collect them.

18 Oct, 2025

Two Main Types of Landscape Paintings Explained

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 18 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover the two main types of landscape paintings-idealized and observational-along with their history, key artists, and how to tell them apart in just a few minutes.