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The Growth of the Art Industry in 2022

The art industry experienced significant growth in 2022, fueled by a combination of factors such as increasing demand for unique and rare works, rising wealth among collectors, and the growth of online art marketplaces. One of the key drivers of growth in the art...

The Story behind Bansky – his Artworks and Painting

"Banksy: The Man Behind the Mystery, the Art Behind the Laughter" Street art has been around for decades, but it wasn't until the advent of Banksy that it truly became a global phenomenon. Banksy's unique style of freehand graffiti art, combined with his mysterious...

Urban Art and the Most Famous Graffiti Artists of All Time

Graffiti has been a form of self-expression for young artists for decades. From subway trains in New York City to the streets of Los Angeles, graffiti has become a staple of the urban environment. Today, some of the world's most famous graffiti artists are renowned...

Urban Art – The Street as The Gallery

Exploring the Dynamic World of Urban Art Urban art is a dynamic and constantly evolving art form that has taken the world by storm. From street artists and graffiti artists to talented young artists, this unique form of artistic expression is capturing the attention...

London Art Galleries – A Feast of Contemporary Art

London is home to some of the finest art galleries in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. From contemporary art to modern masterpieces, there's something for everyone in the heart of London. With free admission to many of the galleries and a wealth...

Keith Haring and the Rise of the American Graffiti Artist

Keith Haring was an American street artist and graphic designer who rose to fame in the 1980s. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1958 and attended the Ivy School of Professional Art before enrolling in the School of Visual Arts in New York City. During his time at the...

Shepard Fairey – the Street Artist behind the ‘Obey’ meme

Shepard Fairey is an American artist who rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one of the most influential street artists of his generation. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey studied at the Idyllwild Arts Academy before attending the Rhode Island School of...

Street Art – Cities as Canvas

Street art is a form of public art that can be found in cities and urban areas all around the world. It is created by street artists who use a variety of mediums, including spray paint, to create large-scale murals and other works of art in public spaces. One of the...

Jung and the Psychology of Art – Six Psychological Artworks

In August I began a course, Art and Individuation, held online by the Centre for Applied Jungian Studies in South Africa. This was an in-depth look at the psychology of art from a Jungian perspective. Jung maintained that if we can artistically represent our emotional...

How to Prepare a Charity Shop Canvas Ready for Painting

There's tons of old canvases lying around in charity shops. Usually they have crappy prints or photographs, on them - so why not up-cycle them and turn them into a fresh new canvas for your own painting? It's a double winner – you get yourself a cheap, framed canvas,...

How to Paint Murals

How to Paint Murals

The first stage of painting a mural begins in my sketchbook. I find that painted murals work best with a strong, clear outlines, so in my sketchbook I start with a pencil and then go over with a pen (I use a Unipen Fineline 0.3), rubbing out the pencil marks with an...