The finest examples of the pre-digital analog age, craftsmanship and creativity in art and design. Visual references of things that inspire. A highly sophisticated visual design blog by a designer. Digital platforms where you can learn art, design, photography, music and more. Humanities books for art lovers of all levels from Getty Publications. Digital publications where you can discover examples of contemporary painting and visual art. You can also browse this and other art resources.
Design is Fine
Imagine a time with no computers but with lots of craftsmanship and creativity. This is my library of art and design history, inspiration from the past. › design-is-fine.org
National Traveller
National Traveller is a visual reference website comprising of what really excites and inspires us everyday. › nationaltraveller.com
The Curious Brain
“A Strategic Planner from Greece who is curious about many things and this is my blog piled with everything that draws my attention!” –
Michael Paredrakos › thecuriousbrain.com
SwissMiss
Swissmiss is a visual design blog run by Swiss designer gone NYC Tina Roth Eisenberg. › swiss-miss.com
The Magger
A digital platform where you can learn about travel, city life, art, music and many other articles. (Turkish) › themagger.com
Getty Publications Library
Books in the fields of art, photography, archaeology, architecture, conservation and the humanities for both general and specialized audiences. › getty.edu
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Booooooom
A blog about art, design, film, music, photography, daily junk and projects. › booooooom.com
Lookwork
A blog about architecture, art, design, fashion, graphic design, photography. › lookwork.com
Bldgwlf
Shining a light on contemporary illustration. Bldgwlf features work by emerging and established artists. › bldgwlf.com
Robotmafia
Robotmafia is a personal blog about discovering artists, visions and ideas of visual art and music. › robotmafia.com
It’s Nice That
Founded in 2007, It’s Nice That has grown across many platforms and reaches over a million people each month. › itsnicethat.com
My Modern Met
Promoting a positive culture through thought-provoking articles on art, design, photography, architecture, technology, environmental issues, and inspiring stories. › mymodernmet.com
The Color Teil: Life, Work, and Inspiration, Landscapes in Oil, Acrylic Painting Mediums and Methods, The Short Story of Modern Art, The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting and other inspiring art books. The Story of Art, Art of Feminism, Life with Picasso, Impressionism, The Collins Big Book of Art: From Cave Art to Pop Art, Monet, Art Fundamentals.
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A landscape painting guide by Suzanne Brooker for oil painters from nature, and showcases tools and techniques used by classic and modern oil painters.