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By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 23 2025

Spotify's Most Played Song: What It Is and Why It Matters

Discover which track holds Spotify's most played song title, why it dominates streaming, and how you can spot the next record‑breaker.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 22 2025

Beginner’s Guide to Starting Portrait Painting

A step‑by‑step guide for beginners on how to start portrait painting, covering supplies, anatomy, sketching, color, techniques, common mistakes and FAQs.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 21 2025

How to Identify a Lithograph Print - Spot the Signs

Learn how to spot a genuine lithograph print by checking paper, ink, signatures, edition numbers, and provenance. Follow a step‑by‑step checklist and FAQs.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 20 2025

Top Contemporary Art Movements Trending in 2025

Explore the art movements shaping 2025, from street art and AI-generated pieces to eco‑art and Afrofuturism. Learn their key features, market impact, and how to stay ahead.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 19 2025

Spatula Technique in Oil Painting: Definition, Tips & Examples

Learn what the spatula technique in oil painting is, its history, key tools, step‑by‑step guide, tips, and FAQs to help you master this textured method.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 18 2025

Top Oil Painting Sizes That Sell Best in 2025

Discover which oil painting dimensions sell best in 2025, why they matter, and how to price, size, and ship your art for maximum profit.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 17 2025

Best Canvas for Oil Painting: Top Choices & How to Pick the Right One

Discover which canvas material-linen, cotton or polyester-offers the best surface for oil painting, and learn how to choose weight, priming, and stretcher bars.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 16 2025

How to Brighten a Dull Oil Painting: Proven Techniques

Learn practical steps to brighten a dull oil painting using glazing, scumbling, and medium tricks. Diagnose flat values, apply transparent layers, and finish with varnish for lasting brilliance.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 15 2025

Common Criticisms of Modern Art: Key Arguments Explained

Explore the main arguments against modern art, from skill doubts to market hype, and learn how these critiques shape our view of contemporary creativity.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 14 2025

What Galleries Look for in an Artist - Key Selection Criteria

Discover the exact criteria galleries use to evaluate artists, from portfolio polish and market viability to program fit and professional communication, with a practical checklist and FAQ.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 13 2025

13 Influential Modern Artists You Should Know

Discover the 13 key modern artists-from Picasso to Banksy-exploring their impact, major works, and how to experience their art today.

By Celeste Arkwright / Oct, 12 2025

The Oldest Musical Ever: Uncovering The Black Crook and Its Precursors

Discover why The Black Crook (1866) is hailed as the oldest musical, explore earlier stage works, and learn how musical theater evolved into today's Broadway hits.