This lovely painting of the Roman goddess Venus is by Jan Massys, a Flemish Renaissance painter (1509 to 1575). Born in Antwerp, Belgium, into a family of artists, his father, Quentin Massys, a prominent painter was his first art teacher. … Continue reading →
The painting featured in this post is by the artist Guy Head. Guy Head (1753 – 1800) was known for his skill as a portraitist and his attention to detail in capturing the likeness and personality of his subjects. His … Continue reading →
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso. This post features a very famous piece of art: “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” (“The Young Ladies of Avignon”) which was created … Continue reading →
This post contains a very interesting piece of art from the talented Spanish painter, Luis Ricardo Falero. It appears to be some kind of illustration art, perhaps for a brochure or a book cover or a magazine cover. Below you … Continue reading →
This post reverts to more classical art – both in time and in theme. Behold the Roman God of the Oceans – Neptune riding a seahorse and carrying his trident. Greek and Roman gods and goddesses were common classical subjects … Continue reading →
Here is an intriguing piece of fine art painting by Félix Vallotton. Vallotton, a Swiss/French painter and print maker, did all kinds of artwork – woodcuts, drawings and paintings. This last area of work includes a fascinating series of different … Continue reading →
Here is a fine art fantasy painting by Luis Ricardo Falero. Falero, a Spanish painter, specialized in painting female nudes and mythological themes with orientalist and fantasy settings. Below is a fantasy nude work where naked witches, warlocks and demons … Continue reading →
Here is a fine art painting by Hans Hassenteufel (27 January 1887 – 15 August 1943). Hassenteufel was a German painter of portraits and female nudes. Most of his work was done in an Orientalism style – a realistic look … Continue reading →