Art Life Practice Blog
Your destination for all things related to art, culture, and creativity. From artist spotlights and to how-to guides to articles on the science of art and wellness, our goal is always to inspire by way of educating.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE FIGURATIVE ARTISTS...
For centuries artists have been portraying and interpreting the human form in a multitude of ways. Since the Renaissance, figure drawing has served as the foundation of training, a crucial...
Podcast Rec: Getty Museum's Recording Artists
As you know, a big part of A L P is learning about iconic artists who have shaped art movements over the past century or so. We love finding new resources to...
Artist’s Spotlight: Georgia O’Keeffe
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.” Georgia O’Keeffe drew inspiration from the...
Artist's Spotlight: Frank Bowling
We recently revisited the work of Guyana-born British artist Frank Bowling, and haven’t been able to stop gazing longingly at his lusciously painted artworks. Born in 1934, Bowling moved to...
Artist Spotlight: Jean Arp (also known as Hans Arp!)
Jean Arp (1886-1966) was born in Germany to a French mother and German father - and tends to be known in German-speaking countries by the name Hans Arp. He was...
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: ALMA THOMAS
Alma Thomas(1891-1978) was an American painter inspired by the natural world, who often used vibrant colors and a signature brushwork to create her paintings.
