Grant Wood - Self-portrait, 1932

Grant Wood - American Gothic. This piece isn’t just farmers with a pitchfork — it’s a portrait of an entire era: the austerity, dignity, and subtle irony of the Midwest.

Grant Wood - Sentimental Ballad, 1940

Grant Wood - Parson Weems Fable

Here we go again - Sunday vibes, #SundayArtist ✨

Today we’re talking about Grant Wood, the artist who turned small-town America into an icon.

His style is realism refined to decorative precision, layered with psychological depth.

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Ruan Jia - Black Dragon Crown

Ruan Jia - Alita Fanart Workshop Demo

Ruan Jia - Griffith FanArt WorkShop Demo

Ruan Jia - Magic Room

#SundayArtist

Today I want to share one of the coolest artists - Ruan Jia. The guy’s skill level is basically god-tier, and the level of detail is just insane. Some of his pieces honestly look like they were made in 3D, but nope-all done by hand. Absolutely wild🤩
www.artstation.com/ruanjia

Ivan Aivazovsky - The Ninth Wave (1850)

Ivan Aivazovsky - Passage of the Jews through the Red Sea (1891)

Ivan Aivazovsky - Battle of Çeşme at Night (1856)

Ivan Aivazovsky - Stormy Sea at Night (1849)

Today, as part of #SundayArtist, let’s take a look at one of the most iconic marine painters — Ivan Aivazovsky (baptized as Hovhannes Aivazian).

The true hero of his paintings are the sea itself.

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John Singer Sargent - Portrait of Madame X, 1884

John Singer Sargent - Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, 1885–1886

John Singer Sargent - El Jaleo, 1882

John Singer Sargent - Robert Louis Stevenson and his Wife, 1885

Today let’s talk about an artist who has a lot in common with Zorn - yet clearly goes his own way.
Great for study and copying: 🎨 John Singer Sargent balances realism with Impressionist freedom.

#art #artsky #SundayArtist #lv_artnotes #sargent

Anders Zorn - Self-portrait in red (1915)

Anders Zorn- Monsignor Maury (1891)

Anders Zorn - Margit (1891)

Anders Zorn - A Toast in the Idun Society (1892)

Anders Zorn was a Swedish painter known for his mastery of light and tonal values.
His main limited palette — yellow ochre, red, black, and white — shows how just a few colors can create a surprisingly rich and harmonious range.

#art #artsky #SundayArtist #lv_artnotes #zorn