Art Facts & History

The Ultimate Guide to Gouache Paint: Origins, Types, and Differences

June 12, 2025 at 9:30:15 AM

If you've ever wandered the aisles of an art store, unsure whether you were about to buy something magical or completely impractical…...

Loab: A Ghost in the AI Art Machine?

September 7, 2022 at 4:47:52 PM

A string of tweets penned by artist and musician supercomposite has recently gone viral due to their fascinating and unnerving nature....

The Art World: What's Hot and What's Not?

September 6, 2022 at 8:02:12 AM

The art world is constantly changing and evolving. New trends come and go, and the art market is always on the lookout for what’s hot in...

🚨 The Dark Side of AI Art: Why Artists (and You) Should Be Concerned

June 11, 2025 at 9:30:14 AM

Hey friends, I want to take a moment to talk about something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind: AI-generated art . You’ve probably...

Robert Pattinson to Host Sotheby's Art Auction

September 7, 2022 at 11:28:09 AM

Sotheby’s is hosting an auction in New York City, and actor Robert Pattinson is serving as a curator. Swizz Beatz (a record producer who...

Acrylic Paint: What's it Made Of?

September 9, 2022 at 8:00:41 AM

Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile art mediums you can use. Thanks to its durable and water-resistant properties, acrylic paint...

Acrylic Paint: Durable, Versatile, & Easy to Use!

September 7, 2022 at 8:00:30 AM

What is Acrylic Paint? Acrylic paint is a type of water-based paint that is typically made of synthetic or natural polymers. The polymers...

Leanoreween 2026 Is Coming — Mark Your Calendar	28/09/2026	Hey friends — Quick calendar check before spooky season fully eats our brains: I already posted the big Leanoreween 2026 Art & Creativity Challenge announcement (watch the video there if you haven’t). The short version of the vibe: it’s built for human creatives of all art forms and mediums, with more focus on the creative part and less “finish this in a panic by midnight or perish.” Dates that matter: • October 1 — prompts drop • October 4 — the challenge officially starts So don’t stress if...
Leanoreween 2026 Art Challenge is Coming!	26/09/2026	I've made some exciting change to my Spooky Season Art and Creativity Challenge this year! I'm hoping that this makes things easier for Human creatives of all art forms and mediums to participate. The goal here is to create a seasonal art challenge that focuses more on the creative elements of the challenge, rather than the challenge of completing the artwork within a super short period of time. Watch the video, and let me know if you have any questions!
A Spooky Artist's Night \| A Seasonal Limerick	23/09/2026	In a gallery haunted and dim, Where the shadows danced on a whim, An easel stood tall, With a ghostly sprawl, Of portraits that seemed to swim. With brushes that whispered of dread, And canvases painted in red, The palette did creep, As the colors would weep, While the specters of artists long dead. A skeleton sketched with a grin, Drew a monster that lurked from within, With each stroke of fright, It sprang to the night, And the viewers all fled with a spin! So if you should wander alone, In...