Art

The cosmos has been marvelled at by artists and stargazing lovers alike throughout history. Celestial art draws its inspiration from the beauty of the universe and tries to convey in an aesthetic way how awe-inspiring and mysterious it is. From the days of prehistoric cave paintings conceptualizing constellations to contemporary digital art showcasing far-off galaxies, this group has adapted to our comprehension of the universe.

The history of Irish art is vast and varied, lasting for thousands of years and covering all manner of genres. From the intricate carvings of Neolithic tombs to colourful canvases by modern painters, Ireland’s artists have always looked outward towards its distinctive landscape, mythology, and culture for inspiration. In this blog post, we are going to take you on a journey through the rich world of Irish art, which will look at its periods in history and who those artists have made an imprint.

Silk painting is a type of decorative art that oozes elegance. The way the dyes run across seas of silk often makes for quite mesmerising visual effects with a brilliant and luminous palette. Today, I am going to share a very beginner tutorial on how to silk paint for you 🙂 — including the materials required and some basic techniques! As someone new to painting or just looking for something different from traditional canvas work, silk painting provides intermediate painters and complete beginners alike with a fresh experience.

Leaf art, by nature, is an exciting and natural way of making fine artwork, with leaf as a medium through which to create artistic work. The complex art requires an array of techniques, from primary leaf pressing and preservation to basic leaf cutting, painting, modelling & and sculpting.

African art is a broad category of visual arts that encompasses such works that are unified in their common origin (historically or geographically). A wide range of traditions, styles and techniques exist on the continent, which can be drawn from the diverse cultures of more than a billion people living in 54 countries. African art has captured the hearts and minds of people all over the globe for centuries, from ancient rock paintings to modern-day sculptures.

Spiritual art. The name itself conjures an overtone of mystery, a closeness with the metaphysical aesthetics. But what does spiritual art mean? Are they just iconographic art? But is there more — something additional at a deeper level that separates them from others?

Spiritual art, at its core, is born of a desire to aspire to the divine or transcendent qualities of the soul. It is a type of art that aims to put the imponderable into words, that attempts to manifest reality within limits and bring something out of ourselves. This can manifest in a million different ways, from the tranquillity of a Renaissance Madonna to the dynamism of an Aboriginal Dreamtime painting.