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The Role of AI in Creating Art
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

The Role of AI in Creating Art

It is perhaps challenging to acknowledge, but AI has a growing role in the art world, both as a tool of inspiration for artists, but also creating art in its own right.

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What Inspires Me to Paint?
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

What Inspires Me to Paint?

Today, I sat back for a moment and asked myself: where does the spark for a new piece come from? Here is my answer.

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A Pigment Once More Expensive Than Gold
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

A Pigment Once More Expensive Than Gold

Originally created by grinding the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli—translated as "blue stone" in Latin—this pigment was once more expensive than gold.

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Thank You + Updates!
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

Thank You + Updates!

Thank you for your generous support. Get an update on the girls you're helping me to support with their education. And find out what my next philanthropic goals are!

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Art Therapy: Healing Through Creativity
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

Art Therapy: Healing Through Creativity

Art therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses creative techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, or collage-making to help individuals express their emotions and explore their psychological experiences.

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Fabric Becoming Art
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

Fabric Becoming Art

The Swahili phrase "Penye nia ipo njia," meaning "Where there's a will, there's a way," perfectly captures my journey in integrating this fabric into my artwork.

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Discovering Gelatine Printing
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

Discovering Gelatine Printing

Gelatine printing, also known as gel printing or gelli printing, is a versatile and creative form of monoprinting allows for the creation of unique and layered prints with various textures and colors.

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Painting Mama Rhobi
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

Painting Mama Rhobi

Discover the story behind artist Maria Torp’s painting of Rhobi Samwelly.

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Travelling Through My Colour Palette
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

Travelling Through My Colour Palette

Antwerp, India, Australia, Piemonte and Bordeaux. What do these names have in common with my watercolour pallet? They are all included in the name of a paint pigment. Join me on a virtual journey, discovering a few pigments in my palette.

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My Art Journey
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

My Art Journey

Tharien’s dive into the world of watercolors happened by chance. Find out how she discovered the right tools, paper and supporters to bring her this far.

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The Colour Pink
Tharien van Eck Tharien van Eck

The Colour Pink

Learn more about pink, a colour currently enjoying a lot of attention due to the new Barbie movie! But, there's much more to this versatile and vibrant colour.

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