Larger than life rowing mural nears completion in the Flats, April 28, 2022
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Like a rowing scull cutting through the Cuyahoga River water just feet away, Detroit artist Pat Perry’s paintbrush skillfully cuts a line of paint across the side of a cinder block wall. The
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Given the fluidity of ink painting, it’s imperative that painters be armed with trouble-free brushes. Whether used for ink-and-wash painting (sumi-e in Japanese) or calligraphy, these brushes typically have relatively long bristles
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Though Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was an 18th-century painter and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) a 20th-century one, Picasso was born only 53 years after Goya’s death. Apart from both being Spanish, they had many st
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While purists might opt for natural-fiber brushes, more and more professionals and amateurs working in oil paints are beginning to make the switch to synthetic brushes as synthetic materials continue to improve in quality. No longer do t
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This artwork depicting the Moundsville Middle School Trojans logo was created by the school's art students in cooperation with artist in resi
Wine is fine and working with paint is quaint. For some adults, drinking wine and painting are two activities that go great together. Though the Cincinnati market for this service is not saturated, the area does have a few great options. Some provide the wine and others are BYOB (bring your o
If you want to design something right, look to nature for inspiration – that's the message from scientists who have produced a new type of brush, based on a detailed analysis of a cat's tongue and its ultra-effective grooming capabilities.
In particular, the team looked at certain type
Ready for another Maker Monday activity? We’re back with another “Let’s Try” video, created by our friends at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. We’re glad to kick off the week by bringing you this free maker activity.
This week’s project will teach kids to make watercolo
Gardening is a process, and as in every process, there will be periods of downtime. We don’t want our young gardens to get bored, so let’s get to gardening with a fun project. Whether you have sown your seeds in the ground, in pots, or in a seed tray, you’re now waiting for things to hap
The private art studio of the late plein air painter Gene Rantz benefits the Northport Arts Association. This is a rare opportunity to walk through the studio of one of Northport’s greatest artists & purchase everything from his own paint brushes, paint, canvases, easels, photography