For the story of Brunelleschi’s dome, his magnum opus, we travel back in time to Florence, a city already captured by the Renaissance movement and poised to become the epicentre of creativity, innovation and affluence, and yet flummoxed by the challenge of completing the dome of the Florence Cathedral, the city’s grand structure. To find a solution to this problem as well as establish their ingenuity, the Arte della Lana (the most prominent wool guild) announced an architecture competition.
Acrylics are indeed one the most versatile paints to work with. As quoted by Corrine Loomis-Dietz, an artist from Salem, “Acrylics do not need to be flat, matte, muddy and boring! GOLDEN mediums, gels and grounds are the secret beauty of painting with this extremely versatile medium.” Acrylic paint is pigment suspended in a polymer emulsion and acrylic mediums are made with the same emulsion base as the paint. When these two are mixed, there is no fear of paint cracking as both dry at the same rate. This is one reason why acrylic mediums are so popular with the artists.
Doodles though usually considered as the absent-minded scribbles hold a much deeper meaning. They are reflections of one’s free-flowing creative expression. Here are some artists who are taking this simple style of expression to a different level with their art.
The collection of artworks in Mojarto is growing every week! There are a large number of artists signing up with us to sell their artworks. This shows the trust the artist community has in Mojarto.
The color blue is among the very few colors that feels beautiful and soothing, It also has a very calming effect on the psyche of people which is why one often finds hints of blue in homes and work spaces. Integrate the serene vibes from the myriad shades of blue on your walls. Abstract art is all about the use of shapes, lines, patterns and colors to represent the ideas of the real world in an unconventional manner. There’s no particular way of interpreting abstract art. It’s what you feel about the art and how it speaks to you. Take your pick from this curated collection of abstract prints.
Peace is an aspect that is necessary for everyone and everywhere in the world. It is a universal concept that improves brotherhood and harmony and vice versa.
Photography has drastically changed the lives of human beings today. Not a day passes, for most of us, without a photograph. There seems to be no need for any special occasion to take a photo. A good hair day needs a photo! Your cute little pet’s homecoming anniversary needs a photo for sure! “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” says American photographer Aaron Siskind. Photography has the real magic to capture the world’s beauty. Photos can speak instantly to the world, and our reminiscence happens in real-time. Every photograph has a story to tell. The photography era has enhanced our need to create, record, and remember. Cameras have become an indispensable part of our lives. It is curating our lives for recording and curating our lives. Precious moments were made into keepsakes, while moments we no longer wished to remember were discarded.
Out of war, disillusionment and disorder came a movement unlike any other.
These five artworks reveal how Dadaism mocked certainty and embraced the absurd. Art did not just respond to its time. It exposed the truth beneath it.
Etching, often hailed as one of the most esteemed and intricate printmaking techniques, has mesmerised artists and collectors alike for centuries. We shall explore the works of contemporary artists on Mojarto, showcasing their artistic creations in the realm of etching.
Black and white abstract art is timeless, versatile, and deeply expressive. From minimalist strokes to bold expressionism, discover five Mojarto artworks that transform interiors and connect with emotions in their purest form.
Can you feel it in the air? The subtle warmth creeping in, waking the earth from its slumber? Floral paintings beautifully capture this transformation—where nature shakes off its golden-brown stillness and bursts into a vibrant tapestry of greens, pinks, and yellows.
Portraits used to be about faces. Now, they’re about feelings.
For centuries, Indian portraiture followed a familiar path—kings and queens immortalised in oil and gold,...
Each of these paintings on Mojarto captures rain not as weather but as mood, an emotional landscape where color, texture, and light converge. From the muted grace of Rome’s soaked pavements to the glowing bustle of Hyderabad’s streets, these works reveal the poetry of fleeting moments.
Floral motifs have been an intrinsic part of Indian paintings, carrying profound cultural, symbolic, and aesthetic significance. From the exquisite floral patterns of Mughal...
