Capilano University student and art enthusiast

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Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama was born in 1929, in Japan. When she was little, Kusama’s mother didn’t want her to be an artist. Her mother would tear down her drawings and canvases, but she stayed determined. Even when she couldn’t afford art… Continue Reading →

Zdzisław Beksiński

Zdzisław Beksiński was born in Sanok, Poland, on the 24th of February, 1929. He attended the Krakow University of Technology, where he studied architecture. He worked a couple of jobs after graduating but didn’t like them very much. Eventually, he… Continue Reading →

John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse was born on April 6th, 1849. In his life, people would commonly refer to him by his nickname ‘Nino.’  At the time of his birth, his father was working as a painter in Rome. Though Waterhouse was… Continue Reading →

Jan Steen

Jan Steen was born in Leiden, Netherlands. Though it isn’t confirmed, he’s thought to have been born in 1626. Steen stood out amongst his peers by painting very lively and comedic indoor scenes.  In 1646, Jan Steen attended the University… Continue Reading →

Hugo van der Goes

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