Art News & Trends
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MS Paint Has Another Chance - Available as a Free App in the Windows Store
First released with the earliest version of Windows 1.0 in 1985, Paint in its various forms became one of the first graphics editors used by many people and a core part of Windows. It started as a licensed 1-bit monochrome version of ZSoft’s PC Paintbrush, and it wasn’t until Windows 98 that Paint could save files in JPEG format. It is now available as a free app in the Windows Stor...
Incredible Digital Drawings Created with Microsoft Surface Studio
Microsoft has provided a way to move beyond boring desktop computing and shake things up with the compact and creative Surface Studio. Its stunning 28-inch PixelSense display is arguably one of the best desktop monitors. It uses a resolution of 4500 x 3000 (192 dpi), primarily because it has a 3:2 aspect ratio. You can sketch, paint, and draw on the 28-inch PixelSense display. The zero-gravity ...
Digital Drawing Mobile App - Adobe Photoshop Sketch
Adobe Photoshop Sketch allows you to create drawings using natural tools such as pencils, pens, markers, and watercolor brushes to achieve the realistic textures and combined effects you would get on paper. Built-in brushes support even more creative possibilities. Split view helps keep your drawing and toolbox side by side on the same screen. Once the drawing is complete, you can send it direc...
Convert Paintings into Photographs with Image-Style AI
A research team at UC Berkeley has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that can convert paintings into photographs and much more. Using ‘image style transfer,’ its AI can convert Monet’s Impressionist paintings into much more realistic images that approach photographic quality. In addition, it can change winter to summer in an image of a Yosemite scene, turn apples ...
Creative Building Exterior Design Ideas by Marta Colmenero
Building Illustration Ideas: Spanish designer Marta Colmenero has created an amazing set of illustrations showcasing Brutalist architecture around the globe. The illustrations highlight some of the most famous Brutalist landmarks, including the Barbican in London, Marseille’s Unité d'Habitation, and Habitat 67 in Montreal. Colmenero designed the series of colorful, poster-style illustra...
Convert Your Crude Scribbles into Artwork with Google's AutoDraw AI Drawing App
Google has launched a new experiment that uses machine-learning algorithms to match your doodles with professional drawings. Drawing on a tablet, laptop, or smartphone can be very difficult and time-consuming if you are not accustomed to it. This is where Google’s new artificial intelligence-backed online platform, AutoDraw, can assist you. It is a free-to-use website and does not require...
57th Viva Arte Viva Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy
Meanwhile, have a look at this year's Viva Arte Viva.
Italian Street Painting Marin 2017 - June 24-25, 2017 - California
Italian Street Painting began in 2013, and the 2017 street painting festival is scheduled for June 24th & June 25th, 2017. It will take place in San Rafael, California. Since the street painting festival was inaugurated, numerous artists have displayed their work on the streets of San Rafael. Even though the art is temporary, it lives forever. Apart from the street paintings on display, the...
Painting on the Edge 2017- International Art Exhibition June 16 2017
Last Date For Submission: June 16 2017
Multiluminous the worlds first Glow in the dark printing technology
KICKSTARTER: To start the production and distribution of multiluminous prints based on Fabian's glow in the dark murals and other works of art, she has started a kickstarter crowdfunding project. These unique prints are available for the first time in this campaign with "kickstarter special prices".
Celeste Prize 2017 - Art Competition, June 30, 2017
A total of 53 outstanding finalists will be chosen by a jury of top art curators led by Fatos Ustek. Prizes are awarded according to votes cast by the finalists at the exhibition opening in London.
International Street Painting Festival - April 1, 2017, USA
Location: Market Square & Krutch Park Date: Saturday, April 1 Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Entry: Free
Flame Painter - Best Painting App for ios mobiles and PC
Flame Painter is a new painting tool designed by escape motions. You can create amazing artworks using flame brushes, which produces stunning effects. It has a large collection of brushes and an equal amount of adjustments and settings. You can mix and match so many effects and adjustments to make your artwork unique. According to flame painter, "Flame Painter is a unique paint software th...
9th Chalk Art Festival 2017 - 18 March 2017 at Florida
It's the 9th edition of Chalk Art festival and it's all scdeuled to happen March 18th - 19th, 2017. It's open to all age groups and it's free entry. If you want to participate in the chalk art festival or become a sponsor you can contact them through email. The streets in downtown safety harbor is all set to be colored with chalk art, until the rains wash them away. According to the event,...
International Street Painting and Florida Chalk Explosion 2017 - April 3, 2017
Check-in for competition artists is from 8-10 a.m., and judging is at 4 p.m. For details regarding the competition, contact artsinputnam@aol.com or call 386-328-8998.
Sketch This - Amazing Drawing and Painting App for iOS and Android Phones
Using this app, artists can directly upload their drawings and sketches and share them with the DeviantArt community. What to expect from daily challenges: Professional artists craft each daily drawing challenge using numerous art examples sourced from the DeviantArt community. With a wide range of challenges covering varied drawing styles and captivating subject matter, Sketch This is the perf...
Portrait Art Competition and Exhibition on 25 March 2017
The 2017 figurative/portrait art competition is open to all the 2D and 3D artists regardless of educational and experience in the art field. This competition will be judged within three categories; Paintings, Photography & Digital Art and Mixed Media & 3D Work.Awards will be given for the top 5 to 8 works selected, (this will depend on the number of submissions in each category). In add...
Uptown Chalk Art Festival 2017 - 25 Mar 2017 | Florida
It's the fifth chalk art contest scheduled to happen on March 25th at 8:30 am at the Uptown Art Expo. The best show will receive $250 as prize money. The deadline for chalk art applications was on February 28th, so if you have missed it, mark it on your calendar for next year. The judging for the art will be done at 5pm on March 25. Artists can return on March 26th, Sunday to promote their artw...
10th Annual Street Painting Festival - New York on 7 July 2017
It's going to be a great fun-filled weekend on July 7th till 9th 2017. The awards and closing ceremony will be held at 3:45pm on Sunday. Elmira Street Painting Festival is a family fun festival hosted by Elmira Downtown. It was started in uly 2008 to bring the local artists together and showcase their talents. During this Street painting festival, the pavements are used as the canvas and painti...
Fusion International Online Art and Photo Competition - March 18 2017
Fusion Art has invited entries for its second quaterly group online exhibition which is open to all artists and photographers all over the world. The best work in any subject is accepted for entry. Regardless of the nationality and location the artists and photographers can submit real or surreal photos and even abstract ones. Entrants are encouraged to enter multiple images as the group exhibi...
32nd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition - February 21, 2017
Through the 32nd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition 2017, artists can showcase their talent to the world and gain international exposure for their paintings. The Chelsea art competition is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills and gain international exposure that could play a significant role in your artistic career. The competition is open to visual artists from around the world a...