Here you can learn about an artist whose birthday it is today and see some of that artist’s most loved work!
Bob Ross is easily one of our era’s favorite artists. He was born on October 29, 1942 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Before getting into art, Ross spent time in the military, but when he was working as a part-time bartender he had the chance to … Continue readingThe Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Pauline Baynes was born on September 9, 1922 in Hove, Sussex, England. She was an illustrator, best recognized for the pictures she drew for books by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Baynes spent a year volunteering for the Ministry of Defense, but was sent to … Continue readingThe Magical Illustrations of Pauline Baynes
Alan Lee has been one of my favorite artists since basically forever. He so perfectly captures the spirit of the stories by J.R.R. Tolkien. Alan Lee was born on August 20, 1947 in Middlesex, England. He has illustrated countless books, but he is best known … Continue readingAlan Lee’s Lord of the Rings Illustrations
John Henry Twachtman was born on August 4, 1853 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was an Impressionist painter best known for his landscapes. He was part of a group called The Ten, a club of artists who were not fond of the more professional art organizations … Continue readingThe White Bridge by John Henry Twachtman
Andrea del Sarto was born on July 16, 1486 in Florence. He was blessed to be creating art during the High Renaissance when he could be surrounded by inspiration and unparalleled beauty. He had such skill that his work was considered to be flawless–and indeed, … Continue readingThe Life of John the Baptist: The Baptism of Christ by Andrea del Sarto
Camille Pissarro was born on July 10, 1830 in the Danish West Indies (what is now the Virgin Islands). He was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist. He worked with Georges Seurat and Paul Signac–and his success and skill level can be deduced from the hints of … Continue readingTwo Women Chatting by the Sea by Camille Pissarro
Akiane Kramarik was born on July 9, 1994 in Illinois. She is best known for her painting of Jesus, entitled Prince of Peace which she created when she was just eight years old. The story behind it is incredible, so that’ll be the focus of this post. … Continue readingPrince of Peace by Akiane Kramarik
Artemisia Gentileschi was born on July 8, 1593. She is one of Italy’s few esteemed female Baroque painters, but she was accomplished by any standard. Her work depicted the lives of strong female sufferers, especially of the Bible. She is especially well known for her … Continue readingArtemisia Gentileschi’s Self Portrait as a Lute Player
Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907 in Mexico City. She is most famous for her self portraits–but hers are no ordinary representations of her own face. While Kahlo was interested in capturing the physical features of her visual appearance, she also sought to … Continue readingFrida Kahlo’s Self Portraits
John Singleton Copley was born on July 3, 1738 in Boston. Of course, he was alive during the important historical period of the American Revolutionary War, but he spent considerable time in England. He is particularly known as a court portrait painter for important figures … Continue readingThe Siege and Relief of Gibraltar by John Singleton Copley