Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Visual artist Vasiliki Deftereou, originally from Ithaca, is the newest member of the emerging community on the action platform Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists who primarily use ink and paper as their means of expression.Vasiliki Deftereou was born in 1997 and grew up…
ARC - Art Revisited Collective is pleased to announce the addition of Eva Anastopoulou as its newest member. ARC, a collective that promotes contemporary art and creates platforms for collaboration between artists from various fields, warmly welcomes Anastopoulou's creative approach. With the vision of combining different media and artistic approaches,…
The salt technique in watercolor is a creative method that takes advantage of salt’s ability to absorb water and pigment, producing unique patterns and textures. This technique is mainly used to create abstract effects, such as stars in night skies or organic textures. Salt is sprinkled onto wet paint, and…
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – The visual artist from Drama, Nikolas Fotiadis, is the newest member of the developing community of the action platform Ink on Paper, dedicated to showcasing visual artists whose primary media are ink and paper.Nikolas Fotiadis was born in Drama. He trained and simultaneously worked for…
Watercolor is one of the most delicate and demanding forms of painting, as the choice of materials plays a crucial role in the quality of the work.Below is an analysis of the best papers, brushes, and paints for watercolor.Paper: Paper is perhaps the most important tool in watercolor painting. Cotton-based…
The layering technique, also known as glazing, is one of the most important methods in watercolor painting for creating depth, brightness, and richness of color. This technique involves applying transparent layers of paint, allowing each layer to dry completely before adding the next. Below are the basic steps and tips…
The “dry on dry” (dry brush) technique in watercolor is an effective method for creating textures and details in a painting. This technique involves using an almost dry brush with minimal paint to draw lines on the paper, producing broken or scratchy strokes that add depth and interest to the…
The “wet-on-dry” technique is ideal for creating detailed and precise watercolor works. By applying wet paint to dry paper, artists can achieve clean edges and add subtle layers and details to their paintings. Below are some useful resources that provide detailed guidance and tips for this technique:Start with this guide:…
The wet-on-wet technique in watercolor was developed during the Renaissance, used by artists such as Albrecht Dürer. Today, it is extremely popular due to its ability to create soft edges and blended colors, making it ideal for skies and landscapes. Its versatility and capacity to produce atmospheric scenes make it…
Watercolor, with its unique ability to combine transparency and intensity, has managed to maintain its appeal in the contemporary art world. Today, many watercolor artists have gained international recognition for their contributions to the medium, creating works that express both traditional and innovative approaches. Let’s take a look at some…
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The company boasts a network of highly specialised partners in artistic, legal, investment, and visual communication matters. This empowers the platform to present art enthusiasts with new artistic horizons. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors.
ARTgrID is a professional services platform for visual arts that systematically addresses the promotion and dissemination of high-quality contemporary Greek Art worldwide. Recognising Art as a universal asset and the internet as a valuable arena for transparency, equal opportunities, and access to Cultural goods, the platform offers artists novel avenues of promotion. Additionally, it assists professionals such as Museums, Art Spaces, Curators / Exhibition Organisers, symposium and art festival organisers in converting and hosting their exhibitions & events into digital formats. Moreover, it collaborates with collectives, associations, and artistic groups, providing services for organisation, promotion, and sales. This includes facilitating both physical exhibitions and digital initiatives. The company boasts a network of highly specialised partners in artistic, legal, investment, and visual communication matters. This empowers the platform to present art enthusiasts with new artistic horizons. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors.
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