Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has secured a staggering $6 billion in Series B funding, marking one of the largest AI investments in history. The funding round, led by prominent venture capital firms and tech investors, positions xAI as a formidable competitor to industry leaders like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. The Funding Breakdown … Read more
Watercolor painting is a delicate and luminous medium cherished for its transparency and fluidity. Unlike opaque paints like acrylic or oil, watercolors rely on the white of the paper to create light, allowing for ethereal, glowing effects. Mastering watercolor requires an understanding of its unique properties—particularly its transparency and flow. This article explores essential techniques, … Read more
Essential Oil Painting Techniques 1. Underpainting An underpainting is a monochromatic base layer that establishes the composition’s values (light and dark areas). Artists often use burnt umber or gray tones to sketch the initial structure before applying color. 2. Glazing Glazing involves applying thin, transparent layers of oil paint over a dried layer to create … Read more