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Contemporary Art Blog


Exploring the Fusion of Tradition and Contemporary: Landscape Painters - Gold Enamel and Gravity
Using gravity and motion as his tools, Jackson Pollock, also known as 'Jack the Dripper', created a new form of dynamic, expressive and...
peter corr
Jan 30, 2024


Mastering Cold Wax Painting: Tips for Adding Intricate Detail
As an artist, it is important to consider the appropriate level of detail for a particular work. Although including intricate fine detail ca
peter corr
Jan 23, 2024


What effect does the addition of cold wax medium have on an oil painting?
Using cold wax medium with oil paint to create a forest
peter corr
Jan 20, 2024


A man-made painting of a man-made hill, using Cold Wax 'Mont Klamott"
This is the work currently in the studio. I have decided to produce a series of paintings based on the VolksPark in Berlin
peter corr
Jan 1, 2024


Fresh: Art Fair Special Event! Peter Corr Demonstrates Approach To Painting Live
I will be joining the exciting programme of artist demonstrations, taking place in the two studios on the balcony. This will be a great...
peter corr
Mar 4, 2023

The Death of Painting? It's time to talk about AI
They have been announcing the death of painting for centuries. Since the invention of printing back in the Han dynasty (about 100 AD)...
peter corr
Feb 23, 2023


Painting and how to kick-start your creativity
Find sections on: Art Block Take Risks Try New Materials Developing Skills Cold Wax Oil Painting 'Earth Stood Hard as Iron' Read more:...
peter corr
Jan 4, 2023


See my New Paintings at The Edinburgh Art Fair 2022, Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th November 2022.
This November I am delighted to be showing new work with the Darryl Nantais Gallery at the Edinburgh Art Fair. The EAF is an...
peter corr
Sep 21, 2022


Painting workshop Introducing Oil and Cold Wax with Peter Corr
SPECIAL ONE DAY ART WORKSHOP! 'An introduction to Painting with Oil and Cold Wax Medium with artist and teacher Peter Corr' Location:...
peter corr
Sep 7, 2022


Is painting similar to Irish dancing, but upside down?
Cold wax landscape painting techniques
peter corr
Aug 29, 2022


How I create texture and tactile qualities with oil paint and cold wax medium!
Please do comment how you are getting on with painting with oil and cold wax medium and if you gleamed any insights from this blog post!
peter corr
Jul 22, 2022


I used to paint realistically
A celebration of seeing or the elimination of the self Why I don't paint realistically anymore. Upcoming Exhibitions and Art Fairs...
peter corr
May 26, 2022


Modern Art gives birth to itself, says contemporary artist
Hello and welcome to my contemporary Art blog. An inspirational goal for many artists is to make paintings that create themselves. Fun...
peter corr
Feb 17, 2022


New oil painting dripping in gold: inspiration and meaning behind 'Looking Glass World'
Inspiration and Meaning behind the Painting Materials Used, Size of Artwork and Painting Technique Art Buyers and Collectors: How To Buy...
peter corr
Jan 28, 2022


What is the main purpose of painting?
I make art because it is a natural thing for me to do. To create pictures is to be involved in a strange, wonderful and mysterious...
peter corr
Nov 30, 2021


Themes in painting
This is an oil painting titled 'Archaeology of Thought' and it has been created on a cradled wooden board using cold wax medium. The cold...
peter corr
Nov 29, 2021


The space between painting and sculpture
Creating a sense of the third dimension in painting is a challenge, but there are different ways to render lo depth and recession....
peter corr
Nov 15, 2021


Contemporary Landscape Painting: Recognising and overcoming self-delusion
A landscape painting of Thetford Forest in oil and cold wax medium
peter corr
Nov 6, 2021


Studio Work in Development: Creating Texture & Tactile Surfaces
' The Archaeology of Thought' Oil and cold wax 60 x 60 cm
peter corr
Oct 20, 2021


Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting: 'White Water' by Peter Corr
A Minimalist abstract painting based on water and clouds
peter corr
Oct 1, 2021
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