British artist, George Clare (1835-1890), captured nature’s bounty with such detail that it appeared good enough to eat. While many of his contemporaries were focusing on the landscape, he was fora...
We've created a little monthly magazine for you all to enjoy. It includes the new finds discovered throughout February along with two features. Next month, we'll bring you an interesting interview...
French artist Thomas Couture (1815-1879) found himself caught between two competing worlds - anchored by the rocks of traditional thinking yet tethered to the raging forces of modernity.
This month, we've selected an evocative self-portrait of Gwen John (1876-1939) painted in 1902. John studied at The Slade School of Art where she was awarded a prize for figure composition. She pai...
The often-outspoken 19th-century art critic, John Ruskin (1819-1900) argued that great art is "the expression of the spirits of great men" and it took a great painter to capture the true character ...
For February, we’ve selected this exquisite portrait of the actor, John Philip Kemble (1757-1823), which was painted by Sir William Beechey in 1798. Kemble was born into a theatrical family and par...
Figurative painter, Jack Ford, creates portraits that capture more than simply a likeness alone. With fleshy skin tones, courageous lighting, and a gentle line - his figures come alive with a sense...
Enter our monthly competition to win £200 and see your work in our gallery here at Brave. Every month, we’re asking artists to create a version of a historic portrait in their own style. It should ...
If, like us, you’re an avid fan of Sky’s Landscape Artist Of The Year then you’ll be delighted to learn a little more about Jen Gash, the winner in 2018. Jen’s landscapes sit somewhere between lite...
