Incredible Artist #3: John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse

Nationality: English

Born: 1849

Died: 1917

What's to Like: Heavily influenced by Pre-Raphealites painters. Waterhouse painted mythogical and historical events with a Romantic/Neo-Classical twist. The settings are just as beautifully rendered as the figures.

Interesting Article On Modern Art via The Mail

Here's a link to a great article examining the average time museum goers spend looking at modern and traditional art. 


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365672/Modern-art-How-gallery-visitors-viewed-work-Damien-Hirst-Tracy-Emin-5-seconds.html

Incredible Artist #2: Hans Holbein the Younger

Hans Holbein The Younger

Nationality: German

Lived: 1497-1543

What's to like: German artist who became the court painter for the English monarchy. Maybe the finest portrait artist ever. His draftsmanship is second to none. If you want to learn how to do portraiture, study Holbein's drawings.