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Paintings of flowers have been around us for centuries. They have been an integral part of art and have helped many artists convey various different emotions throughout history. We all know roses are used to express love and passion, but what about lilies orchids, or other flowers that you see? Be it the famous sunflower painting series from Vincent Van Gogh or Monet's water lilies, they have been a medium to tell stories and for the artists to leave their marks on the art sc

6 tips on how to improve your chances of winning artist grants in art exhibitions and competitions.

Pursuing a creative career as a professional artist is not just about creating one artwork after the other. It also requires you to present those artworks and sell them to actually make a living out of your career. For most artists, selling their artwork is a much harder task than creating one. While solo exhibitions can be a dream come true for anyone in this regard, they are not the most feasible option for everyone. Organizing solo exhibitions is not only expensive, but yo

Portrait artworks tell untold stories of living beings that never escaped past the subject’s lips, through tools like brushes and pencils. Looking at well-crafted realistic portraits can feel like taking a sneak peek into the soul of the subject, often making the viewer want the subject to just tell you what’s going on in their mind. One classic example of such a portrait is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, which has now become a timeless masterpiece. Portrait art, irrespe

If you love creating paintings of animals, you will know animal art is not just about creating a realistic animal portrait. It is about the joys and the challenges associated with being able to capture the beauty of our natural world. Every animal has their own unique set of characteristics and features that make the animal art so dynamic and challenging. With TERAVARNA’s 8th Animal Art contest just around the corner, it is a great opportunity to discuss tips on how you can

Landscape art is any artwork that revolves around depicting the scenic essence of natural creations on a canvas. These paintings gained recognition for capturing the beauty of nature with very little to no human element present in them. They always manage to add a dash of life to your living room, provoke your thoughts and bring you closer to nature. The landscape painting style gained recognition in the late 15th century. Since then, it has been reigning as one of the most v

An open art show competition is truly an event with unique charm. It’s a place where an artist can let their imagination roam freely, not bound by the constraints of an often-too-specific theme. But it can also be nerve-wracking in some ways. Without the bounds of a certain theme in mind, the imagination often rampages instead – what should one present when there are just so many options? With TERAVARNA’s Open Art Competition quickly approaching, we take a look at this issue

It is no secret to any artist that color plays an enormous role in how their art is received by any critic; be it a professional jury or just an overbearing uncle, the colors you pick during the completion of the piece are just as important as the final edits you make on your photo editing software of choice. With TERAVARNA’s color art competition quickly approaching, now is a great time to consider these factors! The way an art piece looks on a digital screen is a problem th

A viewer can tell a lot about a painting at first glance. The composition, the medium, and many other small details can speak volumes as to the emotions the artist was feeling when the piece was conceived. But very few elements are as telling of the pathos behind a work of art as the colors that are employed in the piece. Color symbolism have had many meanings throughout the times, and can often mean very different things. Red, for instance, dually expresses love and passion,

Water surrounds us in our everyday life. About 70 percent of Earth’s surface is made out of water and mirroring this percentage, the amount of water in the human body is around 65 percent. It’s a goal for many to drink eight glasses of water a day. With water being such an indispensable part of our lives, of course, it stands to reason that water can become a part of your art as well. In combination with the hot summer that we’re all experiencing globally along with TERAVARNA

“No longer shall I paint interiors with men reading and women knitting. I will paint living people who breathe and feel and suffer and love.” - Edvard Munch Figurative art, or figuratism, is artwork that’s derived from real-life subjects, and so is representational in nature. This term contrasts with that of abstract art forms, which is art that seeks to represent less concrete subjects. While figurative art is not necessarily the same as figure painting, human or animal figu

Do you know that the online art industry in the United States had a big boost? The worldwide online fine art market has witnessed a growth of $14.1 billion in 2026. It is, in fact, expected to hit $19 billion by 2031 with a constant growth rate of 6.13% CAGR. It is not the size of the market, though—it is about the opportunities that it presents. The nature of buying and selling art online has naturally shifted. If you are an artist, whether you are a photographer, painter,