Tag: paintings

Spring Equinox is here

18th March 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

20th March this year marks the Spring Equinox for the northern hemisphere. The equinox is when day and night are the same lengths. The word equinox meaning ‘equal night’‚ in Latin. To many cultures, Spring equinox is traditionally celebrated as a time of rebirth with spring holidays and festivals. As we emerge from the colder days […]

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Art: Interest in the incidental

13th November 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Look at some of the great fine art paintings and you will see how the artist ensures that all elements even the seemingly incidental parts of the painting that are not the main focus sill provide enough dynamic interaction, fascination or drama to be worthy of framing themselves. Whether it be the almost impressionistic portrayal […]

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The Beach – painting a place of joy

15th March 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

As we look ahead to the warmer months and the chance for a leisurely day at the beach, here is a selection of paintings by famous artists showing how they captured the essence of those happy days. Let these paintings spark your imagination and memories as they transport you to your favourite beach location.

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