This post explores traditional paints made from organic stones and natural materials for fine art paintings
WORLD ART FORMS
The guide to traditional and folk art from around the world
Meenakari Art
Meenakari Art is the embossed, enamelled, metal on ceramic art form that is common in Iran and India.
Intricate Tanjore Art
This 17th Century, intricate mixed-media art form that used glass, gesso, beads, paint, wood and gold!
Celtic Tile Patterns
These tiles appeared in the early Middle Ages in modern-day UK. Today, it is a popular tattoo art.
Azulejos Portuguese Tiles
These tiles are mostly on buildings in Lisbon that travel bloggers love to use as a backdrop.
Indian Pahari Artwork
These intricate miniature paintings from 17th Century can inspire water colourists today.
Meandros: Greek Art Motif
This line art pattern that is found in Medieval Greek architecture but translates well as vector line artwork
A Brief History Of Mediterranean Tiles
Mediterranean tile pattern designs we are familiar with today came from countries around the Mediterranean Sea
Indian Pichwai Pattern Art
Where did Pichwai Pattern Design come from? Pichwai is an Indian pattern art form that originated in Udaipur, Rajasthan