The World of WearableArt (WOW) competition in Wellington, New Zealand, once again proved that costume is an act of transformation, not just tailoring. The 2025 competition culminated in the spectacular 2025 World of WearableArt Show: RISE performances, showcasing 85 extraordinary designs from 17 countries, all vying for a prize pool exceeding $200,000 NZD. Supreme Award…
Master of the Environmental Portrait | Arnold Newman
Master of the Environmental Portrait | Arnold Newman was an acclaimed photographer. He was known for his “environmental portraits”. These captured the essence of his subjects by placing them within their natural surroundings. Newman believed a portrait should be more than just a picture of a person; the background had to contribute to the overall…
Why Your Art Isn’t Selling & How to Fix It
Why Your Art Isn’t Selling & How to Fix It. Art That Sells: Ditching the GuessworkThe art market is a maze. Asking what kind of art sells best is like asking what kind of music is most popular—the answer is rarely simple. Are we talking about original paintings, sculptures, digital art, or prints? The category…
The Story Behind My Horse Paintings | Meamar
The Story Behind My Horse Paintings | Meamar As an artist, I’ve often been asked about my fascination with a specific subject. For me, that subject is the horse. When people see my work, they almost always ask, “Why horses?” This happens whether it’s a detailed, representational study or an abstract piece exploding with color….
“Ground/work 2025” is an exciting outdoor sculpture exhibition at The Clark Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts
“Ground/work 2025” is an exciting outdoor sculpture exhibition at The Clark Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Featuring six acclaimed artists who interpret ecology and the landscape through their site-specific work. The exhibition, which spans the institute’s vast 140-acre campus of meadows, trails, and woods, invites visitors to engage with the natural environment while experiencing the artists’…
Where Nature Becomes Art
Where Nature Becomes Art . Slow down and truly see. Notice the textures, colors, and light. How does the light play on the leaves? What patterns do you see in the bark or the fallen branches? Imagine stepping into a forest where every rustle of leaves, every ray of sunlight filtering through the canopy, and…
Exploring Identity in Tim Okamura’s Portraits
Tim Okamura is a Brooklyn-based painter. He is renowned for his powerful portraits of women, particularly Black women. Through these portraits, he explores themes of identity, urban environments, and contemporary iconography. Okamura, originally from Canada, created a distinctive painting style. It combines traditional academic figure painting with elements of collage, spray paint, and mixed media….
Emily Van Hoff transforms traditional quilting into vibrant, three-dimensional art
For Emily Van Hoff, quilting is a dynamic exploration of form and color. She pushes the boundaries of traditional textiles, crafting vibrant, dimensional pieces that blur the lines between quilting and sculpture. Van Hoff’s quilts are not merely flat surfaces; they are sculpted tapestries, faceted weavings, and intricate constructions that invite tactile and visual engagement….
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