What is the color white? Is it the titanium white in oil painting? Or is it the color of your skin, feather, cream, silk, snow, kitty, pearls, chess, lace, car, flowers, crystals, swans, wall paint, clouds and the moon? Or is it the white of a happy smile, hope, or the light of your soul? Is it the blinding sunlight, the whiteness of an angel’s wings or purity and innocence of a child? It seems that white represents no color. Yet, it means so much to us. The bride’s wedding gown. The white glow of the sublime. The ethereal beauty of a white Greco-Roman marble sculpture. White light. White fac ..read more

When I travel and visit art museums, I study the art. I often take pictures of closeups and details in the oil paintings to see how famous artists conveyed realism through texture and detail in their masterpieces. Some top art museums have digital art collections available to view and even download online these days but many don’t. I find it enjoyable to take pictures of jewelry, fabric, bows, gowns, metal, gold, silver and other details I see in art. I learned a lot by studying such detailed paintings and if you’re interested in the realist oil painting techniques, I suggest making painted co ..read more

In this episode I discuss the birth of the 19th-century art movements, some famous artists and their career success. I share one of my personal life’s lessons in the arts and what you need to pay attention to working on your art and career as an artist. You can see the art and read here: https://veronicasart.com/the-infamous-fate-of-some-famous-artists/ If you find this episode interesting, share it with your friends and review the show! Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA ..read more

Are you an artist looking for the best quality colored pencils? In this episode (that’s also available in a video format on YouTube), I reveal the top 4 brands that are worth the splurge. Plus, I’ll tell you about the most expensive colored pencils on the market! Whether you’re an artist, a student, or simply love to color, this video will help you choose the best colored pencils for your needs. If you’re tired of low-quality colored pencils and want to invest in the best, then this podcast episode is for you. I’ll compare each brand’s price, softness, and overall quality to help you make the ..read more

Discover the hidden power of art and how it can enhance your emotional well-being. Join me as I explore the often overlooked connection between art and emotion, and why it deserves more attention in our public education system. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your life through the world of art – subscribe now! To watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Zh0KvUedMpQ Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com ..read more

While Naples is an upscale beach town with little good art on display, Naples Art Institute surprises the locals with its newest exhibition, titled “Victor Vasarely: The Absolute Eye.” The retrospective exhibition displayed over 100 serigraphs, lithographs, gouache paintings, drawings and a few small sculptures. Hungarian-French artist, Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) is the leader of the Op Art (optokinetic art) movement, and his innovations in color perception and optical illusion had influenced numerous artists to come. Today his hand-pulled art prints sell for $4,000-30,000 a piece. Vasarely ..read more

In this episode I share my thoughts and experiences outlining our unique perception of reality and how to expand on our awareness, understanding and love. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z7bFUwyNXRY Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com ..read more

Ingres, Princess de Broglie, 1853, closeup, the Met, New York Imagine this: We can feel confidence and inspiration in bold brushstrokes of Sargent. Or, perhaps, we find solace in quiet portraits of Vermeer. Or maybe, the gaze of Frida’s self-portraits can reflect our own inner strength. Visual art, in its myriad forms, is a keepsake of our emotions. And the best part? It’s open to everyone, regardless of age, culture, country or education level. The Science of Art & Emotion When we go out to an art museum to marvel at the technical skills of artists, research reveals a deeper magic at play ..read more

In this episode I list 4 different surfaces for colored pencil drawing I use the most often. There are many more drawing papers of course. Share your ideas in the comments on YouTube or in messages on Instagram To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LdXTinmciDc Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com ..read more

Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo’s house in Mexico City: is it worth the visit ? Located in the Xochimilco district, Coyoacán neighbohood of Mexico City, the Blue House is the home and studio of famous surrealist female artist – Frida Kahlo. She is the most known Mexican painter promoted across numerous art museums in the US. Frida Kahlo was an amateur surrealist painter, a feminist icon, and a wife of famous Mexican muralist – Diego Rivera whom she married in 1929. Frida’s courtyard: a cobalt-blue house pulsates with the vibrant spirit of Frida Kahlo. The Casa Azul (Blue House) was built in 1904, l ..read more