<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Artovia Gallery]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a passion for blending emotion and movement, I create captivating modern impressionist works that invite viewers into a world of color]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:22:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.artovia.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[White Sails: Painting Motion, Wind, and Open Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a particular feeling that comes with being near open water when the wind picks up. Something between freedom and surrender. This painting is my attempt to put that feeling on canvas. The Painting Three sailboats cut through a churning teal sea beneath a soft lavender and blush sky. The sails are rendered almost entirely with a palette knife — thick, confident strokes of titanium white dragged upward and angled into the wind. They are not delicate. They are not decorative. They are...]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/post/white-sails-painting-motion-wind-and-open-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a5ed38ba6aec9a80eabec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:35:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Devine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Eruption: When the Canvas Takes Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some paintings begin with a plan. This one did not. This one began with gold — and then gold decided what it wanted to be. The Painting What you are looking at is a layered acrylic painting built on a deep espresso-brown base. Metallic gold was poured in stages across the surface — first in broad, sweeping floods, then in concentrated bursts that bloomed outward like flowers caught mid-explosion. The result is something between a storm and a garden: chaotic and organic at once. The floral...]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/post/gold-eruption-when-the-canvas-takes-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a5e1b8ba6aec9a80eaa60</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:32:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Devine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liquid Gold: The Story Behind My Golden Abstract Paintings]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something undeniably magnetic about gold. Not the metal itself — but the feeling it evokes. Warmth. Depth. A quiet kind of power. When I work with gold in my abstract paintings, I am not trying to imitate luxury. I am trying to capture light the way it behaves when it refuses to be contained. Where It Starts: The Pull of Metallic Pigment Every golden piece I create begins the same way — with a dark base. Rich chocolates, deep espressos, sometimes a near-black undercoat. That contrast...]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/post/liquid-gold-the-story-behind-my-golden-abstract-paintings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a5c612fd8b3b69694e64a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:25:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Devine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Started with Pour Painting: Exploring Fluid Art Techniques]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the swirling, vibrant colors of pour painting, you’re not alone. This captivating art form invites you to dive into a world where paint flows freely, creating stunning, unpredictable patterns that feel alive. I remember the first time I tried pour painting - the excitement of mixing colors, the gentle pour of paint onto the canvas, and the surprise of the final result. It’s a joyful, almost meditative process that anyone can enjoy, whether you’re a seasoned...]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/post/how-to-get-started-with-pour-painting-exploring-fluid-art-techniques</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983700a4ef7940ceeef31c6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:40:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/091191_4779e06724514f2fb2d0280b20e5f67a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Devine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Magic of Pour Painting: A Unique Art Technique]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Pour Painting? Pour painting is an enchanting art technique that allows liquid paint to flow freely onto a canvas. This method creates unique, colorful, and abstract designs that capture the imagination. Instead of traditional brushes, artists mix acrylic paints with a pouring medium. This mixture allows the paint to flow smoothly, enabling them to pour, tilt, or swirl the colors across the surface. The result is a vibrant, marbled effect that is different every time. The Allure of...]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/post/what-is-pour-painting-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a13d42c80129225d0d773</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:49:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Devine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is pour painting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pour painting is an art technique where liquid paint is poured onto a canvas to create unique, colorful, and abstract designs. Instead of...]]></description><link>https://www.artovia.org/post/what-is-pour-painting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d09ab363d0fe45f3881e0f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:40:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Devine</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>