Andra Patricia Ritisan

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Art lover. Constant traveller (almost a nomad). Passionate reader. Rainy days addict. Obssesed with pizza.

Articles by Andra

James Ensor, Masks Confronting Death, 1888, Museum of Modern Art, New York, United States of America Expressionism

James Ensor: What the Mask Hides

Do you know who James Ensor was? James Ensor (1860-1949) was a scandalous, rebellious, and revolutionary Belgian painter with a style that could be...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 18 February 2026

Impressionism

Have You Ever Heard About Scottish Impressionists? Here Are the Glasgow Boys

The Glasgow Boys were a group of Scottish Impressionists who placed the city of Glasgow on the artistic scene in the last third of the 19th century.

Andra Patricia Ritisan 3 February 2026

Impressionism

4 Delicious Still Lifes to (Re)Discover Claude Monet

Amazing Impressionist landscapes, wonderful water lilies, the floral explosion at the famous Giverny garden… But what is perhaps less known...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 4 December 2025

Camille Pissarro, Chestnut trees at Louveciennes, 1879, Musée d’Orsay, France, Paris Impressionism

Winter Wonderland: 5 Most Beautiful Impressionist Winter Landscapes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Snowy landscapes, gracefully falling flakes, enthusiastic ice-skaters… yes, we love winter! Indeed,...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 1 December 2025

John William Waterhouse, The Soul of the Rose, 1908. Wikimedia Commons (public domain). Detail. Art State of Mind

Viva Floralia! All Flowers in Art

The Floralia festival was celebrated in Ancient Rome in honor of the goddess Flora. Because there is nothing more beautiful than flowers and,...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 26 November 2025

Women Artists

Discover the Art of Clara Peeters Through 5 Tasty Still Life Paintings

Lavish banquets, appetizing cakes, savory Dutch cheeses, and colorful fruits elegantly arranged on fine china come to mind when we think of Clara...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 6 October 2025

Joaquín Sorolla, Otoño. La Granja, 1907, Private Collection. Impressionism

10 Autumn Activities Inspired by Impressionist Paintings

Autumn is such a colorful season! Here are 10 activities inspired by Impressionist autumn paintings to enjoy during this time of year.

Andra Patricia Ritisan 22 September 2025

Joaquín Sorolla, Playing at the Beach, 1915, private collection. Wikimedia Commons (public domain). Detail. Artist Stories

Joaquín Sorolla: The Luminosity of the Mediterranean

If you love summer light, long vacation days, walking on the beach, and lying on the sand with a good book in your hand, these paintings by Joaquín...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 24 June 2025

Spring masterpieces: Claude Monet,The Artist's gareden inGiverny, 1900, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France Art State of Mind

Spring Is Here! Catch Spring Fever with 7 Masterpieces!

It has finally arrived! Spring is here! The freezing winter says farewell and the good weather is hopefully here to stay. The warm rays of sunshine...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 10 April 2025

European Art

Proserpina and the Myth of Spring Explained in 3 Masterpieces

Because we like myths, tales, and legends, with the arrival of spring we take the opportunity to tell you a tale related to this magical season. We...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 3 March 2025