4 Former U.S. Presidents Who Loved to Paint
Which of these four former U.S. presidents are you most surprised to learn was/is a painter? Are there any “painting presidents” we left out? www.segplayfull.com
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Benjamin West – The American Raphael
His art was noticed by all. In that time, and throughout his career, Benjamin West influenced many artists in Britain and America. As he painted, he taught others the intricacies of his style and elevated the practice of painting historical art. Looking beyond his influence, one truth remained constant: Benjamin West was Britain’s “American Raphael.” To this day his art is showcased and his talent is noticed.
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The Accomplished Artist – Benozzo Gozzoli
While not always seen as original, Gozzoli set himself apart from his contemporaries in more ways than one. Even though he was not known for his attention to detail (in fact, many pieces of his work can be found with errors), he did enjoy embellishing landscapes with animals and birds. Also Gozzoli’s tireless efforts cannot be denied. The sheer number of paintings he produced prove he was one of the most accomplished artists of the Italian Renaissance.
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Man Uses His Own Blood as an Art Medium
Vincent Castiglia is an artist who uses his own blood as a watercolor-like art medium.
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Ancient Egyptian art is highly symbolic and merges abstract style with naturalism. This post serves as an overview of the many phases and transitions of ancient Egyptian art, mostly concentrating on styles of art between 3000 BC and 300 AD. At this time, art was not just a compliment to function. The main motive for…
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Thomas Eakins – America’s Master of Realism Painter
New Pattern Set for SegPlayPC recently released (see more details here) Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins (1844-1916) was an American painter who is best known for his realistic depictions of the male body. Eakins’s quest for realism led him to study anatomy and apply his research to creating works with dark lighting and realistic depictions. He endured…
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For an artist, Sansepolcro, Italy might be considered heaven on earth. Why? Because it was the birthplace and hometown of Piero della Francesca, painter of the Resurrection.
DetailsThomas Kinkade: The “Painter of Light”
Thomas Kinkade, popularly known as the “Painter of Light,” passed away in his sleep at the age of 54. His inspirational work touched the lives of many and will continue to live on as his legacy.
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Ancient Egyptian art is highly symbolic and merges abstract style with naturalism. This post serves as an overview of the many phases and transitions of ancient Egyptian art, mostly concentrating on styles of art between 3000 BC and 300 AD. At this time, art was not just a compliment to function. The main motive for art creation…
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Optical Illusions Create Art and Provoke Thought
Art is subjective. Individuals find themselves attracted to a certain artist, style, or theme when looking for art to inspire positive thought and decor. Upon finding the piece they consider, “just right,” one may seek to understand more about the particular picture or genre of art. However, they contrive their thoughts from a combination of…
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Colors Change What is Beautiful
What is beautiful? The term is a bit subjective, don’t you think? After all, isn’t beauty in the eye of the beholder? It most certainly is, but one undeniable quality about color is its ability to make all things beautiful! This is why color-field painting, with its abstract merging of vivid colors, is responsible for some beautiful…
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Discover the Artist in You
When did you discover the artist in you? Was it the first time you held a paint brush? Or the time you received praise for an art project? Whenever it was, Segmation wants to know because Segmation allows artists of all kinds to reach their fullest potential. Discovering the artist in you and encouraging art in…
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