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Are you looking for an artist that works with a specific theme, for example ‘water’, ‘light and dark’ or ‘landscapes’?
Here are a range of artists working in different media, all organised into themes.
Artists often cross over in a range of themes and topics in their work, so some may cross over. For example, David Hockney would be categorised under ‘collage artists’ and ‘landscape artists’ AND (!) ‘portrait artists’
Enjoy!
Anna Atkins was a British botanist and photographer who created beautiful blue-and-white images of plants and seaweed. She used a photographic technique called cyanotype to capture the delicate shapes and textures of natural forms. Her work brings together art and science, showing how careful observation and simple compositions can turn an everyday specimen into a […]
Read More Anna AtkinsArtist Francoise Nielly is a portrait painter who uses a knife instead of a paint brush. Francoise Nielly’s artworks are vibrant, vivid and striking portraits of very famous people. Even though Nielly’s technique is to use a knife to make her paintings, the faces are still very intricate and detailed. Who is Francoise Nielly? Francoise […]
Read More Francoise NiellyLiv Aanrud is a textile artist and painter from the US. She is well known for her maximalist, large-scale figurative tapestries that blur the lines between painting and weaving. Combining traditional textile techniques with bold colour schemes, Aanrud’s portrait pieces are heavily textured, slowly stitched drawings that burst with symbols and patterns. Liv Aanrud is […]
Read More Liv AanrudHannah Lipsey is a contemporary British artist known for creating hyper-realistic coloured pencil drawings that often look like photographs at first glance. She specialises in drawing shiny, reflective objects—think metallic surfaces, glass, and polished materials that seem like you can touch them. Hannah Lipsey’s art focuses on textures and shine, pushing the limits of hyperrealism […]
Read More Hannah LipseyVincent Valdez is a Texas-born artist known for his large, hyper-realistic paintings that address real issues in American history and society. Raised in San Antonio, his artwork explores themes of social justice, memory, and the Mexican American experience through his mastery of the human figure. Vincent Valdez’s artwork is more than art; it is a […]
Read More Vincent ValdezArtist Fiona Morley is a sculptor whose wire artworks show intricate layering and life-like, human forms. Her wire portrait sculptures often explore themes of nature, life, and human experience, inviting viewers to engage with her pieces on both a visual and emotional level. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Fiona Morley makes wire […]
Read More Fiona MorleyPhlegm is a street artist, muralist and illustrator from the UK. He is renowned for his large-scale murals that explore fantastical worlds full of characters, animals and surreal landscapes. Combining highly detailed black and white line work with imaginative themes, Phlegm’s artworks are like stories which have a dreamlike narrative. Get art resources sent straight […]
Read More PhlegmMichelle Mischkulnig is a famous Australian textile artist celebrated for her innovative approach to manipulating fabric and creating visual narratives. With a fine arts background, her work intricately weaves traditional textile methods and contemporary design, exploring themes of identity, environment, and storytelling. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Michelle Mischkulnig is a Melbourne-based […]
Read More Michelle MischkulnigBoris Nzebo is a portrait artist who creates paintings and collages that reflect the vibrant visual life of his hometown, Douala, in West Africa. Nzebo’s artworks explore portraits and urban culture, particularly the intricate hairstyles of men and women. He then integrates the hairstyles into cityscapes as part of the city architecture. Nzebo’s paintings and […]
Read More Boris NzeboNathan Walsh is an artist known for his intricate paintings of cityscapes and urban landscapes that capture contemporary city life. His oil paintings are a unique blend of hyper-realism and abstraction, showcasing the dynamic interaction between architecture and the environment. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Born in 1980, Nathan Walsh is a […]
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