Art and Painting Blogs: About.com Painting Guide's Favorites
There are an incredible number of blogs out there... the intention of this collection is to share the ones I enjoy dealing with art, painting, and creativity.
Van Gogh Blog
Van Gogh's daily blog "written" from his letters. From the Van Gogh Museum.
Van Gogh's daily blog "written" from his letters. From the Van Gogh Museum.
Plein Air Painter's Blog
The art blog of colorblind painter Michael Chesley, who brings "color, light and the feeling of the Great Outdoors to his paintings".
The art blog of colorblind painter Michael Chesley, who brings "color, light and the feeling of the Great Outdoors to his paintings".
Planet Mithi
Follow the adventures of a scientist in her final year re-training as an illustrator.
Follow the adventures of a scientist in her final year re-training as an illustrator.
Edward Winkleman, NY Gallerist
A blog written by a New York gallery owner, which is full of good advice, strong opinion, and the occasional politics.
A blog written by a New York gallery owner, which is full of good advice, strong opinion, and the occasional politics.
Art Law Blog
As the name would suggest, a blog about legal issues in the art world, such as copyright infringements, theft, sales and acquisitions. Not written in legalese.
As the name would suggest, a blog about legal issues in the art world, such as copyright infringements, theft, sales and acquisitions. Not written in legalese.
Abstract Artist's Journal
The blog of Martha Marshall, an artist working mainly with abstracts, living in Florida in the US. It's a great 'window' into the life of a working artist.
The blog of Martha Marshall, an artist working mainly with abstracts, living in Florida in the US. It's a great 'window' into the life of a working artist.
Wish Jar
Blog by Guerilla Artist and Illustrator Keri Smith, great for its imaginative and at times wacky ideas.
Blog by Guerilla Artist and Illustrator Keri Smith, great for its imaginative and at times wacky ideas.
Works by Tracy Helgeson
The blog of American artist Tracy Helgesson, who likes to "explore the relationships between reality and abstraction" in paint.
The blog of American artist Tracy Helgesson, who likes to "explore the relationships between reality and abstraction" in paint.
Richard Shilling Land Art
An artist using the natural world as his palette and art supplies.
An artist using the natural world as his palette and art supplies.
Nita Leland on Color
If you've done any reading about color, you've probably read one of Nita Leland's books. This is her blog.
If you've done any reading about color, you've probably read one of Nita Leland's books. This is her blog.
Artist's Inspiration
The blog of the artist Robin Ann Walker, based in Dallas, Texas, United States, who describes herself as "a professional artist serving the hospitality and corporate art markets" and her work as "contemporary and unique, often combining non-traditional materials and techniques". It's an interesting read, not least because of the insights into this section of the art market it provide.
The blog of the artist Robin Ann Walker, based in Dallas, Texas, United States, who describes herself as "a professional artist serving the hospitality and corporate art markets" and her work as "contemporary and unique, often combining non-traditional materials and techniques". It's an interesting read, not least because of the insights into this section of the art market it provide.
Making a Mark
In her blog, Making a Mark, London-based Katherine Tyrrell writes about all aspects of her life as an artist working mainly in pastel, pen and ink, and pencil. It has got more of a heavy-duty read that takes time to work through, rather than a fairly quick and inspirational blog to read daily.
In her blog, Making a Mark, London-based Katherine Tyrrell writes about all aspects of her life as an artist working mainly in pastel, pen and ink, and pencil. It has got more of a heavy-duty read that takes time to work through, rather than a fairly quick and inspirational blog to read daily.
Modern Art Notes
Read this if you want to try and keep up with some of what's happening in the commercial art world today.
Read this if you want to try and keep up with some of what's happening in the commercial art world today.
Process
The other side of the artist Duane Keiser, famous for his painting a day work. In this blog he documents the making of long-term paintings "from the development of the initial idea to the finished piece".
The other side of the artist Duane Keiser, famous for his painting a day work. In this blog he documents the making of long-term paintings "from the development of the initial idea to the finished piece".
The Night Shift
VH McKenzie, who lives in New York, is "an Emmy Award-winning computer graphics designer by day ... but a Fine Artist by night." She works in an Impressionistic and Expressionistic style, with line and color.
VH McKenzie, who lives in New York, is "an Emmy Award-winning computer graphics designer by day ... but a Fine Artist by night." She works in an Impressionistic and Expressionistic style, with line and color.
Post Secret
Original postcard art submitted to the site compiler, each telling a secret. Even if you don't (can't?) believe every 'secret', it's still compelling.
Original postcard art submitted to the site compiler, each telling a secret. Even if you don't (can't?) believe every 'secret', it's still compelling.
About.com Painting Blog
Well, what would a list of my favorite blogs be without a mention of my own? I use it to highlight new articles I've written, pieces I've enjoyed reading on the web, forum discussions that have particularly caught my eye, what's happening on my easel, answers to questions I've had by email... the list goes on. The only common thread is that it's art and painting related.
Well, what would a list of my favorite blogs be without a mention of my own? I use it to highlight new articles I've written, pieces I've enjoyed reading on the web, forum discussions that have particularly caught my eye, what's happening on my easel, answers to questions I've had by email... the list goes on. The only common thread is that it's art and painting related.