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Art by Glenn Arthur

The elegance of Glenn Arthur

Joanna Yu April 26, 2017

Hello again and welcome back to Drawing the Lines! In this installment, I will be focusing on the work of an artist who inspires me to further explore a range of traditional materials and portraiture:...

Art by Zyra Bañez

Breadth of exploration, Zyra Bañez

Joanna Yu April 25, 2017

In this installment of Drawing the Lines, I will be showcasing the work of one artist that combines the elegance and endless creativity of fashion illustration with her original art pieces. Zyra Bañez...

Art by Meyoco

Transcending waves, Meyoco

Joanna Yu February 8, 2017

Hello and welcome back to Drawing the Lines! This week, I will be exploring the work of yet another of my greatest artistic aspirations and one of the artists that greatly influenced my own work: Meyoco....

Monets Water Lilies

Monet’s Water Lilies

Dzung Nguyen January 23, 2017
Being an avid and long-term fan of Claude Monet, I have always sought opportunities to see his works in person. After hearing from one of my friends that the Nelson-Atkins Museum, two hours away from where I live, houses one of Monet’s pieces in his Water Lilies series, I was elated.
“Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer. Photo by the National Gallery of Art and Royal Cabinet of Paintings Mauritshuis.

The Controversy Behind Johannes Vermeer’s Photo-Realism

Moy Zhong January 9, 2017

For eras, artists have been revered for their classic styles, rich history, hidden morals and extensive collections of their artwork renowned by the world; all except for the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer....

Artwork by Picolo

Crossing the divide, Picolo

Joanna Yu December 20, 2016

In this week’s installment, I will be writing about the works of yet another artist that never stops to inspire me to experiment, practice and develop my own style. Known by his online handle as Picolo,...

”American Gothic” by Grant Wood. Photo by The Art Institute of Chicago.

Grant Wood’s ambiguous ‘American Gothic’

Moy Zhong November 24, 2016

The United States is noted for its glitz and glam spanning from coast to coast in states such as New York and California, with little to be desired from the states in between. The Midwest, often known...

Art by Trungles

The inkwork of Trungles

Joanna Yu November 24, 2016

This week, I’ll be continuing my exploration of using ink by looking at another one of my favorite artists, the fabulous Trungles! A creator based in the United States, Trungles’ art captivates his...

Las Meninas on display inside Prado Museum in Madrid.

Velázquez’s Las Meninas

Dzung Nguyen November 17, 2016
As an art player of the Rock Bridge Quiz Bowl team, I have the opportunity to study artworks on a weekly basis. During this process, I came across Diego Velázquez’s Las Meninas. Even though I was not in the Prado in Madrid looking directly at Las Meninas, I could still appreciate the painting’s depth and size.
The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai. Photo by The Metropolitan Museum of Art

An analysis of Katsushika Hokusai

Moy Zhong November 9, 2016

The Great Wave off Kanagawa, better known as The Great Wave, is one of pop culture’s most iconic images. The famous woodblock print was created around 1831 as an addition to a series of woodblock prints,...

The Scream by Edvard Munch. Photo by The Munch Museum, Oslo

Edvard Munch’s story behind “The Scream”

Moy Zhong November 9, 2016

Many people know of the iconic expressionist painting, The Scream, and it’s blazing hues of orange contrasting the dark aura of the scene. Even so, many are unaware of the dark autobiographical experience...

Unofficial fan art by MaryDoodles

A focus on artist, MaryDoodles

Joanna Yu November 8, 2016

Hello hello! Joanna here, and welcome back to this cozy nook of Bearing News! In this week’s installment, I will be moving away from digital art to the world of traditional mediums to detail the work...

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