Lines and Colors art blog

Month: April 2026

  • Eye Candy for Today: Martin Heade orchid

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    Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, Martin Johnson Heade, oil on wood, 14 x 18 in. (35 x 46 cm), in the collection of the National Gallery of art, DC. which has a large downloadable image. Though he also painted wonderful landscapes, Martin Heade’s standout subjects are his portrayals of exotic flowers and birds. Here, he…

  • Angela Hao

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    Angela Hao lives and works in the U.S., but makes virtual visits to Japan via Google Street view, capturing the charm of small, quirky storefronts in digital ink and watercolor style illustrations she creates in Procreate. These are delightlfully whimsical and take note of the small details that give each little store its own personality.…