The Art Assignment
Art + Taxes = The Dirty Truth
It's tax season in the United States, and the art market is one of the many ways rich people game the system to save billions of dollars in taxes each year. Here's how it's done.
The Art Assignment
Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?
Artist Henri Rousseau painted The Dream in 1910, and it's imagery of a woman lounging on a sofa in the middle of a jungle was as surreal then as it is today. What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?
The Art Assignment
Take a photo of a reflection. | Lauren Zoll | The Art Assignment
In which we meet with Indianapolis-based artist Lauren Zoll and are challenged to see what we find when we turn OFF our screens.
3D Print General
Lifesized 3D Printed Nefertiti - Scan the World
Scan the World! In this video I print and paint a 19 inch tall, life-sized Nefertiti bust.
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Kazanlak Thracian tomb
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a vaulted-brickwork "beehive" (tholos) tomb near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria. The tomb is part of a large Thracian necropolis. It comprises a narrow corridor and a round burial chamber, both...
Amor Sciendi
NightHawks with HipHughesHistory
Edward Hopper creates a very particular feeling with his 1942 work NightHawks, and does it in a very particular way, but why? Keith Hughes of HipHughesHistory helps us understand a bit better.
Orkidbox
How to Mix Skin Tones - Darker Skin | Holbein Watercolor
I used a Croquis Cafe video as a source video to practice painting and drawing the nude figure. I also find colour mixtures in watercolour to help paint deep or darker skin tones. All the color mixing options are listed so that you can...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Chalk Pastel Techniques
This demonstration from Art teacher Ryan Thiele shows you 10 techniques to try with chalk pastels. It is recommended to try them all in black paper to make your own reference chart!
3D Print General
3D Printed Darkwing Duck
In today's video we design, print, and paint Darkwing Duck. Grab the file for yourself, as well as 24 other unique designs, for just $1 at our Patreon. Download here: https://patreon.com/3dprintgeneral
Indigo Artbox
Amedeo Modigliani | 60 Second Art History Lesson
Can you believe that Modigliani's sculpture La Tete sold for over $52.6M in 2010? This set a record for the highest selling price for art sold in France.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Create a 3D Chipboard Sign: Part 2, Painting and Attaching Layers
This video continues from Part 1 (please review if necessary!) Part 1 Link: https://youtu.be/RlPn_4FHBGE
Orkidbox
Studying Walter Crane's Illustration - Red Riding Hood - Holbein Watercolor
This is a speedpaint of me making a study of classic children's book illustrator Walter Crane's illustration for Red Riding Hood. Making these kind of studies is one of the ways I use to expand the range of colours and techniques I use...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Sculptural Letter Part 3: Adding Sculptural Decoration
Review how to build forms using paper mache paste and newspaper for Sculptural Letters
The Art Assignment
Five Favorite Works of Art with Mike Rugnetta | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
This week Mike Rugnetta joins us to share five of his favorite works of art. Thanks, Mike!
Curated Video
My Dog Thinks I'm a Genius
Louie is a dog. His young owner is an artist. To improve his skills from him, Louie's owner paints each day—and Louie is there as his audience from him. But then it's time for Louie's owner to go to school. Louie watches him go, feeling...
ZooMoo
Kooki's Crafty Show Makes: Birds in a Tree
Kooki uses a paintbrush, sponges and her fingers to make an awsome painting !
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Sculptural Letter Part 1
Learn how to create a sculptural letter that will later be painted and decoupaged!
Let's Tute
Techniques and Tips for Acrylic Painting: From Mixing Colors to Creating Textures
In this video, the presenter shares techniques and tips for acrylic painting. She covers topics such as color mixing, using warm and cool shades for contrast, choosing the right brushes, blending colors, working relatively fast due to...
Curated Video
Learning from Optical Illusion Artists
Learn how some artists use a combination of negative space, light, and dimension to create compelling optical illusions.
Amor Sciendi
Catastrophe becomes Art
Gericault was able to turn a tragedy into a monument of universal suffering.
The March of Time
1952: CARNEGIE MUSEUM
MOT 1952: CARNEGIE MUSEUM: Two woman looking at 'The Outing' by Baltimore artist Madeline Hughes, MS 'The Outing', VS Walter Stuemfig painting 'Three Alone', VS 'Holiday' by Colleen Browning. Realist, representational, School of Magic...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How To Fold A 3D Paper Tree (Origami Christmas Tree)
Did you know you can fold an entire tree out of only one square of paper? It’s true! Grab a square of paper and some scissors and create a tree with me!
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Creating a Landscape with Alcohol Inks
Watch how I mixed colors and painted with alcohol inks to create a landscape. I use Jacquard Alcohol Inks and I have the nine color set. I used the Jacquard Clean Up Solution as well, and recommend a larger bottle.