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Starry Night Over the Rhône. Leave a Comment on Joseph Roulin. Models were not always easy for Van Gogh to come across. His mercurial moods and his unusual art style often prevented him from finding people willing to pose for his work.

Though not appreciated by the ordinary people of his day, Italian artist, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, known simply as Caravaggio, played an important role in 17th century painting. Scandal seemed to follow him. With his violent temper and unpredictable disposition he was always ready to engage in a fight or an argument, one of which even led to a man.

Welcome to the Claude Monet Gallery. Here you will find a wealth of information about the father of Impressionism, Monet. En plein air at his garden in Giverny. Sketch of Woman and Umbrella.

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Welcome to the Michelangelo Gallery a web resource devoted to providing information on the life and work of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Michelangelo Buonarroti was an Italian artist famous for his sculptures,. Michelangelo created incredible paintings, one of the most famous being the ceiling of the. And one of the most controversial being The Last Judgment. Above all, Michelangelo viewed himself as a sculptor creating the famous.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Hints, Tips and Techniques for Oil - Brushes. Hog brushes are ideal for oils because of the thicker nature of the color and the roughness of the canvas. The different head shapes facilitate different marks. Brushes will last many years if cared for well. The most important thing is to clean them after every painting session.