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The Revival of Hand-Rendered Detail in a Digitally Dominated Art World

There is a quiet shift taking place in the art world. It does not announce itself loudly, nor does it rely on spectacle. Instead,...

Why Should You Have A Portfolio Of Your Own?

Whether you are an emerging artist or a professional artist, it’s very important to create a portfolio of your own. Now, what really is an artist’s portfolio? It’s in essence a showcase of your best work which will reflect your style or method of work. Do include drawings, paintings, digitalmedia, printmaking, sculptures, mixed media, or other mediums that you have worked with. Ensure you have both black and white pieces and also a full range of color. Traditionally, an artist’s portfolio was a physically created one but today there are online portfolios as well which helps one share it with a larger audience. It’s suggested to have both a physical portfolio and an online portfolio too.

Paintings Of Daily Life Which Give Us The Utmost Pleasure To Look At

Each day as we step out of the house, we see so many things. It could be something systematic like children going to school or extremely mundane like cars, bikes and vehicles.

‘Broken Foot-Unfolding Inequalities’ – A Fundraiser Exhibit To Support Artists

Artists United Collective has come together as a collective in the wake of COVID-19 is to reach out to artists to create a support structure that will give a new model of sustenance during and even after these precarious times, which also gives a direction to voice and document the current urgent times through our curatorial project. ‘Broken Foot-Unfolding Inequalities’, is the collective’s first online curatorial exhibition project, as a fundraiser. 60 socio-politically conscious artists have been invited specifically to build a context for the curatorial vision, as they help us generate a fundraiser for the artists in need. 

Onam: Celebrating forms of Art through Art

Anyone lucky enough to experience Kerala during Onam will recall the unmistakable aura of festivity that fills the air as every corner of the region becomes a stage for beauty and celebration.

Art And Its Psychological Impact On Mental Health

Homes are supposed to be a safe haven from the frenetic hubbubs of everyday life. While we invest the majority of our time in building better lives, we seldom invest in ourselves. In a fast-paced world, very few people deal with stress, loneliness, or self-doubt. Pursuing art has numerous psychological benefits, the most notable of which is that it adds meaningful value to our lives by elevating our mental well-being. Strangely so, bare walls can have subtle negating effects on your psyche, let art change the way your homes make your feel.

How Sunflowers Became an Iconic Subject in Art History

Modern artists often experiment with abstraction, exaggeration, or unconventional materials to challenge traditional representations, infusing flowers with a fresh, contemporary voice in the ongoing artistic dialogue. Sunflowers, with their striking golden hues and remarkable heliotropic behaviour—turning their faces towards the sun—captured the imagination of painters. Let us delve into a sun-flowery exploration of artworks by artists on Mojarto. 

Rural Rhapsody, A Journey Through Indian Villages

For the city-weary urban eye, unhurried village life can be quite unsettling at first. However, one would soon get used to the gentle pace.  Here is a showcase of some beautiful vignettes from rural life.

How to Use Horse Paintings in Your Home

Enhance your home with horse paintings! Find tips on styles, placement, and creating elegance, movement and personality in any space.

#ArtIsEverywhere : Kaleka’s Cinema Of A New Dawn

There is no medium that brings you the power of the sea like cinema. The gigantic crawl of the waves, the terrifying sound of submergence or even the bobbing of a boat in the far horizon like a flicker of hope, however distant: it’s all embedded in the grammar of cinema.

Cultural Memory on Canvas: How Indian Artists Are Preserving Vanishing Traditions

India remembers through stories. Through songs sung in courtyards. Through rituals whispered at dawn. Through patterns drawn in rice flour at the threshold of...

Freedom in Every Stroke: Celebrating Independence Day

As we celebrate this 78th Independence Day, it is a time for reflection and gratitude towards those who stood unyielding against the might of the British Empire. The bravery and resilience displayed by these freedom fighters continue to inspire generations, reminding us of the price paid for our freedom. Artists on Mojarto are doing more than simply selling their work; they celebrate the freedom of expression our ancestors fought so hard to achieve.

Beyond the Frame: How Indian Canvas Artists Are Redefining Storytelling

There is a quiet shift happening across studios, galleries, and online art platforms in India. It is not loud or theatrical, yet it is...

Kalighat Paintings: Themes, Social Satire and Colonial Bengal

A fashionable Bengali gentleman sits on a Victorian chair. His hair follows a European style, his shoes have buckles, and a hookah rests elegantly...

Exploring The Joy Of Friendship Through Artworks on Mojarto

While Friendship Day is officially celebrated on a specific day each year, the idea of celebrating friendship isn't limited to just that one day. To celebrate the spirit of friendship, lets us delve into the world of friendship-themed art while exploring the nuances of the magic of companionship.

Emerging Artists: When Is the Right Time to Buy?

There is a special excitement in discovering emerging artists before their name becomes widely recognised. You notice a painting, pause longer than expected, and...

Weaving Indian Mythology and Modernity: 10 Things to Know About Anupam Pal

Discover how artist Anupam Pal blends Indian mythology, modern abstraction, and glowing acrylic textures. Very few artists bridge the gap between ancient cultural heritage and modern abstract expressionism quite like Pal. 

The Role of Margins, Borders, and White Space in Art Presentation

A buyer may fall in love with an artwork because of colour, subject, emotion or memory. But before that connection forms, something quieter happens....

From Studio to Spotlight: How Indian Artists Build Identity Through Signature Styles

Walk into any serious art conversation today, and one question quietly sits at the centre of it all. What makes this artist unmistakably themselves? In...

Painting the Inner Scream: How Expressionism Shattered the Rules of Art

By P Abigail Sadhana Rao "I do not paint what I see, but what I saw in my mind. Nature is not only all...