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What is the colour of water?

lifeboat • 786 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Color Nature Perception Creativity Gallery
  1. The color of water can be a blend of various colors like bronze, blue, umber, pink, gold, and silver.
  2. Different cultures and languages may perceive and name colors differently, affecting how we see and describe the world.
  3. Words and language can both reveal and limit our understanding of the world, especially when it comes to describing the ever-changing colors of water.

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The NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH ART Society • 766 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Gallery Community
  1. Canadian painter Sean William Randall's acrylic on canvas work is full of light, palettes, and intricate detail
  2. Randall's latest solo show 'BECALMED' opens on September 9th at Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver BC
  3. Member of the community asks about balancing being a commercial and museum artist, sparking reflection on the possibility of being both

Of Caravaggio & Clouet

Euro Desk Paris • 78 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Artists History Analysis Gallery
  1. Caravaggio and Clouet used crayons and pastels for sketches that sometimes surpassed their paintings in popularity.
  2. Rouen, France, with historical paintings, like Caravaggio's, offers insights into power struggles and historical context.
  3. Caravaggio's painting 'Christ at the column' showcases a tormented, realistic portrayal, setting the tone for Baroque art.
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Advocating Success Failure

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Gallery Exhibition Sculpture
  1. The author identifies as an Advocate personality based on the Myers-Briggs assessment, focusing on personal fulfillment, helping others, and meaningful relationships.
  2. The author believes in pseudoscience and its potential for good, citing examples like Newtonian physics enabling air travel.
  3. The author plans to host weekly mini-exhibitions to engage with art and create a space for sharing creativity with friends, emphasizing the importance of creating and connecting.

The Merlin Residency and Cloud Hidden, Whereabouts Who Cares?

The False Consensus Effect • 78 implied HN points • 02 Jul 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Residency Painting Creativity Artists Gallery
  1. The author reflects on the idea of professional artistic residencies and the freedom found in creating without the pressure of external judgment.
  2. The author expresses a desire to escape the societal demands and norms, yearning for a simpler, more authentic existence to create and live by their own terms.
  3. The author plans to disconnect from social media, prioritize personal creative pursuits, and embrace a quieter, more intentional lifestyle away from the noise of constant online updates.

New Affordable Website and Call to Yous Millionaires

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Artwork Artist Gallery
  1. The author has built a new affordable website and is reaching out to millionaires for support in selling paintings and books.
  2. The author expresses a desire to connect with wealthy individuals to purchase artwork to support themselves and their partner emotionally and financially.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of painting more and aims for high-end sales to avoid financial struggles.

Portrait of a Painter as a Late Middle-aged (Old) Woodchuck

The False Consensus Effect • 59 implied HN points • 02 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Artist Gallery Acrylic
  1. The painter feels a sense of frustration with the changing seasons, wanting spring to arrive fully and quickly.
  2. Receiving positive feedback from a client brought the painter joy and satisfaction in their work.
  3. The painter shared images of their recent paintings and expressed a mix of emotions about their creative process.

Artist/Administrator Par Excellence in His Head

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Exhibition Gallery Fundraising
  1. Artist/Administrator Ron Throop is dedicating a year to volunteer work at the local art association, balancing art and administrative duties to enhance community engagement.
  2. Throop is using an artist/administrator residency to raise funds for gallery upgrades through a solo exhibition of 50 recent paintings.
  3. The artist's paintings during the residency focus on various subjects like eyes, personal encounters, and imaginary creatures, showcasing his creative exploration.

11 Favorite Loose Canvas Paintings This Fall

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Gallery Art market
  1. The post shares 11 favorite loose canvas paintings for Fall, showcasing various artworks with unique titles and dimensions.
  2. The artist hints at increasing prices, suggesting investing in the artworks while they are still affordable.
  3. The post concludes with a humorous touch and a tease for an upcoming Christmas message from an unbeliever.

The jagged edges of decay in the photographs of Timothy Henze

RUINS • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Gallery Artist Abstraction
  1. Timothy Henze's photographs focus on ordinary details often overlooked, capturing beauty in somber stillness.
  2. Henze's images blur the lines between abstraction and representation, inviting viewers to see familiar places in a new light.
  3. Henze's photography, influenced by journalistic tradition, highlights the beauty in the mundane and encourages viewers to appreciate the ordinary in a new way.

The Art of Progress

Trantor Publishing • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Gallery Progress Expression Creativity
  1. In the city of Progress, the protagonist finds it challenging to connect with his own identity and history, reflecting on his past as an artist.
  2. The protagonist explores various forms of art in Progress, including primitive depictions of humanity, grand civilizations, and abstract, boundary-pushing artworks that challenge conventional norms.
  3. Ultimately, the protagonist and his companion, Adonis, become disillusioned with the purpose and relevance of art in Progress, feeling that it no longer holds significance or value in their advanced world.