Art Journal

Joseph Wright of Derby An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

8 Examples of Chiaroscuro in Famous Artworks

Chiaroscuro is the art of light and shadow, from classical masterpieces by Leonardo and Caravaggio, Romantic works by Goya, to modern uses in art and film.

8 Examples of Chiaroscuro in Famous Artworks

Chiaroscuro is the art of light and shadow, from classical masterpieces by Leonardo and Caravaggio, Romantic works by Goya, to modern uses in art and film.

Eye Blue, Peter M Wach, 2004, archival pigment print, 13 x 19 in. / 33.02 x 48.26 cm.

From Plasma to Cosmos: The Art of Peter M Wach

Peter M Wach uses macro photography to transform marbles into luminous, cosmic abstractions, exploring the interplay of light, color, and form in his imaginative works.

From Plasma to Cosmos: The Art of Peter M Wach

Peter M Wach uses macro photography to transform marbles into luminous, cosmic abstractions, exploring the interplay of light, color, and form in his imaginative works.

New Mexico Night Drive, Lyndy Bush, 2022, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in. / 45.72 x 60.96 cm.

Intimate Landscapes by Lyndy Bush: Exploring Ne...

Lyndy Bush creates intimate oil paintings inspired by nature, home, and memory, exploring the interplay of light, texture, and personal connection in her work.

Intimate Landscapes by Lyndy Bush: Exploring Ne...

Lyndy Bush creates intimate oil paintings inspired by nature, home, and memory, exploring the interplay of light, texture, and personal connection in her work.

Rushing c 22, Noreen Dean Dresser, 2022, mixed media, 36 x 48 in. / 91.44 x 121.92 cm.

How Buildings Kill Birds: Noreen Dean Dresser's...

Noreen Dean Dresser creates mixed-media works that explore themes of memory, loss, and environmental change, blending organic materials with fire and ink.

How Buildings Kill Birds: Noreen Dean Dresser's...

Noreen Dean Dresser creates mixed-media works that explore themes of memory, loss, and environmental change, blending organic materials with fire and ink.

Winter Gold, David Terrar, 2016, 23k gold leaf and acrylic on board, 30 x 36 in. / 91.44 x 76.2 cm.

How David Terrar Paints Light with Gold

David Terrar combines gold leaf and paint to create luminous landscapes that explore light, shadow, and the quiet beauty of nature’s fleeting moments.

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How David Terrar Paints Light with Gold

David Terrar combines gold leaf and paint to create luminous landscapes that explore light, shadow, and the quiet beauty of nature’s fleeting moments.

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Vitruvian Man, Jonathan Bowling, 2013, repurposed steel, 7 x 7 x 2 in. / 17.78 x 17.78 x 5.08 cm.

Forging Legends: Jonathan Bowling’s Sculptures ...

Jonathan Bowling turns repurposed steel into sculptures that celebrate myth, nature, and storytelling, blending industrial materials with timeless narratives.

Forging Legends: Jonathan Bowling’s Sculptures ...

Jonathan Bowling turns repurposed steel into sculptures that celebrate myth, nature, and storytelling, blending industrial materials with timeless narratives.