Art
Artist Anna Razumovskaya: portraits of the female soul
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Anna Razumovskaya is a famous Russian-Canadian artist. Images of beautiful girls have become a trademark of her work and have won international success. Why is Razumovskaya's style unique, and how did she come to today's recognition?
Why a keyboard monument was erected in Yekaterinburg
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The idea to create a monument to the keyboard dawned on Anatoly Vyatkin from the Urals. He came up with it while thinking about projects for the annual Long Stories of Yekaterinburg festival. The sculptural composition is located on the embankment of the Iset River. This monument can become one of the seven wonders of Russia
Russian artist Julius Klever: biography and creativity
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Russian artist Julius Yulievich Klever, his life and work. From childhood, the boy was a lively, sociable and mischievous child, he preferred frisky games. Mentor Karl Kugelchen told Julius Klever that all life on Earth has a soul and the task of the painter is to transfer this idea to the canvas. Science at the Academy and the first successes. Trip to Nargen island. "Virgin Forest" was acquired by the Russian businessman and philanthropist P.M. Tretyakov, who organized the Tretyakov Gallery
Rodin sculptures: photo with description
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French expression reflected in stone. A flight of fantasy, a moment that has stopped, a pronounced sensuality of the works. These are all sculptures by Rodin. Today we will talk about the work of this great artist, who made a huge contribution to world culture. In addition, he made a revolutionary breakthrough in sculpture. How? Read on and you will know
Fun at school: how to draw pigtails by cells
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We all remember an interesting and exciting fun - a pigtail in the fields. How to draw a pigtail? Answer in this article
"Slavic composers" - a large group portrait of the young artist I. Repin
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It was decided to decorate the new fashionable restaurant "Slavianski Bazaar" (architect August Weber) with the painting "Slavic Composers". It was painted by I. E. Repin, a graduate of the Academy of Artists, in 1872. The idea belonged to the outstanding but biased musician Nikolai Rubinstein
How to get purple by mixing paints
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Put a beginner now to draw the most banal landscape, we will get blue sky, green grass, yellow sun, brown house, red flower, etc. at the end. That is, a person clearly knows what color the grass, sky and everything else is, and paints them with exclusively pure colors available in the set of colors. However, it does not take into account, for example, the fact that these colors can have many shades under different lighting conditions. The article describes in detail how to get the purple color of dark and light tones
How to draw a kitten? Step-by-step instruction
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Not only an adult, but also any child can draw a kitten. Of course, if you want to draw an exact copy of a fluffy pet with a slate pencil or charcoal, then you will have to learn a little, but recreating the most standard and simplest forms on paper will not be a problem. In this article we will tell you how to learn how to draw a kitten in just a few steps
How to draw a house in isometric and linear perspective
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Very often the question arises how to draw a house. The easiest way that kids and their parents use is a flat image. That is, drawing a square or rectangle - the front wall facing the observer, above it - a triangle-roof, windows, pipes. But this is the so-called "children's option." And how to draw a house to make it look more real? Here you should get acquainted with several scientific concepts
How to draw a house. Some Tips
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There are many options for the image of the house. You can, for example, make a roof of tiles, walls - of bricks and complement the image with a pipe. If you follow the simple rules presented below, then the question of how to draw a house will no longer arise for you
How to draw a warship with a simple pencil?
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If you don't know how to draw a warship, we'll tell you how. Simple instructions with step by step description is what you need
Grisail technique is a type of painting. Grisaille in painting: description and features
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Fans of painting and drawing lessons are probably familiar with the concept of grisaille. This is one of the most famous techniques, allowing artists to capture sculptural and architectural elements in as much detail as possible. We will tell you more about this art form below
"Red vineyards in Arles" by Van Gogh - description, history of creation and fate of the painting
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Written in one of the most fruitful periods of creativity, this painting was one of the few sold by the artist during his lifetime
The picture "Girl on the ball". History of creation and description
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Picasso once said that everyone has the right to change, even artists. This phrase can serve as a vivid illustration of the works of the famous creator. Indeed, over a long journey, the style of the artist has changed many times. And the picture "Girl on the ball" is an example of this
Paul Gauguin, paintings: description, history of creation. Incredible paintings by Gauguin
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Paul Gauguin, an outstanding French painter, was born on June 7, 1848. He is a major representative of post-impressionism in the art of painting. He is considered an unsurpassed master of fine decorative stylization, with elements of the so-called "island" style of artistic drawing
Edgard Zapashny: biography and personal life of the trainer (photo)
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Edgard Zapashny, like his brother Askold, began to enter the arena at an early age. By the mid-1990s, future celebrities could already perform not only as trainers, but also as tightrope walkers and acrobats, and even as jugglers on horseback
From turquoise to olive: the names of shades of green
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Green is one of the three most common colors in nature. In addition, there are countless shades of it. It is very difficult to list all the names of shades of green. After all, if there are only two hundred and fifty-six of them in the RGB computer color palette, then the human eye is able to distinguish several thousand of them, and some animals see tens of thousands of tones. Therefore, it is worth mentioning only the most common shades
Artist S. V. Gerasimov: biography, creativity, photo
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Remembered as a skilled administrator with a reputation as a moderate liberal, he was an attentive and skillful teacher who left many students. But his main legacy is paintings, watercolors and graphics, marked by a great talent and a sensitive soul
What is a monogram? How to draw a monogram?
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At present, the ornate pattern of letters has become increasingly popular. It is used by businesses as a brand or trademark. What is a wenzel? These are intricately and exquisitely intertwined capital letters of names or initials
Artist Somov Konstantin Andreevich: biography, creativity
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Somov Konstantin Andreevich (1869–1939) was born in St. Petersburg and died in Paris. First of all, he is familiar from the portrait of "Lady in Blue". He worked in the Rococo and Empire styles. Known for his magnificent portraits of our writers and artists, as well as inspired landscapes
Depicting animals. How to draw a crocodile?
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Many people are attracted to this animal, and many would like to have its image in their home. How to draw a crocodile with a pencil? Let's take a look at the article
How to draw a hand? Frequently Asked Questions by New Artists
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Every beginner artist wants to know how to draw a hand, because it is quite difficult at first glance. First you need to depict the first joint from the bones - it is the largest of the three
Learning to draw a sketch. It is interesting
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If you have an irresistible desire to learn how to draw, you should start with sketches. In this article you will get practical tips that will help you take the first steps towards a beautiful drawing, see many examples and learn how to draw a sketch
Iris Watercolor: Five Easy Steps
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At the first stage of creating a picture, where only iris will be present (we use watercolor as the main tool), you need to choose a "sitter". An ideal option when you can go to the flower bed and constantly contemplate the bud you like, displaying all the details on paper. If you do not have such an opportunity, as an example, we offer a picture of such a handsome white man with a lemon center
Creativity in art. Examples of creativity in art
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Creativity in art is the creation of an artistic image that reflects the real world that surrounds a person. It is divided into types in accordance with the methods of material embodiment. Creativity in art is united by one task - service to society
Acting role - what is it?
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Many, thinking about acting talent, thought about such a definition as the role of an artist. Today we will talk about this and try to understand: a role is a sentence, a cliche, which, according to K. S. Stanislavsky, does not allow the actor to develop his individuality, or still the opportunity to figure out in which roles the talent will manifest itself most clearly
How to draw Nickelodeon SpongeBob
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In this article I will tell you how to draw SpongeBob. A detailed step-by-step instruction will help you, even if before that you have not drawn anything more complicated than the sun
What colors go with red: color combination options
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Which colors go with red and which ones don't. Shades of red. How red affects the human mind. What is the power of red. What color does red go best with?
How to draw a skull in proportion?
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Skull is a rather complicated construction, but it doesn't hurt for a beginner artist to know its construction. After all, this knowledge in the future will help to draw portraits from different angles, especially if these portraits are fictional, and not copied. Therefore, this article will be devoted to how to draw a skull in stages
How to draw a ballerina in motion
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It would seem that drawing a person in motion is quite difficult. But for those who really want to learn the basics of fine art, nothing is impossible. The main thing is to be patient and hone your skills step by step. In this article, you will learn how to draw a ballerina standing in a swallow pose
How to draw a rose with a pencil?
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It is not at all necessary to be a great artist to confess your feelings and present your beloved with a hand-drawn picture. Such a gift will not go unnoticed, because the soul and real feelings are invested in it. How to draw a rose so that it looks beautiful and natural? Consider step by step recommendations
How to draw the Eiffel Tower with a pencil
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Only a few can draw a picture that will be admired by many generations, but almost everyone can draw an ordinary beautiful picture. To do this, you just need to know some secrets. Let's consider, for example, how to draw the Eiffel Tower - a masterpiece of engineering and a symbol of France
How to draw a palm tree: step by step instructions for children and beginner artists
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In this quick tutorial you will know how to draw a palm tree in just five easy steps. This tip is perfect for kids and budding artists
How to draw a birch for children on a computer and a pencil
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For novice artists, it may not be clear how to draw a birch. In fact, it is not so difficult if you know the basic tricks. When choosing a technique for depicting a birch, one should take into account the age of the artist, the level of his skills and abilities
For beginners: how to draw with pastels
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Pastel is called “dry”, or “dry” painting, applied to paper with special crayons of different colors. They are made of chalk, pigments and binders, soft to the touch. In another way, pastel pencils are also called dough for their soft texture. Each color in the set has many shades, gentle and smooth transitions from one tone to another
How to draw a camomile: instructions
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Chamomile is one of the first drawings that children begin to draw, because it is not difficult at all. In this lesson "How to draw a chamomile" you can see this. The lesson will be presented in 5 stages, and at the end you will get a beautiful painted daisy. This bright and joyful flower is one of the unusual representatives of plants, its uniqueness lies in the fact that the petals close at night and open in the morning, rejoicing in the sun
How to draw a squirrel quickly and easily?
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Perhaps the most fun activity is drawing, especially if you draw with kids. This is where unlimited spaces of imagination, fantasy and possibilities are revealed. Kids love animals very much, so they often ask: “Show me how to draw a squirrel, bear, hare, fox!”
Artist Shishkin. Biography and works
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Georgy Georgievich Shishkin is a contemporary Russian artist who has developed his own painting technique. Today he is recognized as an outstanding master of pastel painting. The artist's paintings were shown at personal Russian and international exhibitions held in Paris, Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo, Luxembourg
Natasha Rostova. Characteristics of the Russian soul
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Natasha Rostova is the central female image of the novel "War and Peace", one of Leo Tolstoy's favorite heroines. The appearance of the girl is far from the canons of classical beauty (the author "painted" her as a simple, even ugly girl, but with memorable facial features: eyes black as night, big mouth, awkward physique)
Van Gogh, "Sunflowers"
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Camille Pissarro was not quite right when he said about Van Gogh: “This man will either go crazy or rise, leaving us all far behind …”, because Van Gogh did not choose - he did both