You won’t believe this place exists in Greece! Walk inside the monasteries of Holy Meteora and learn about its rich history, stunning Byzantine paintings and the Eastern Orthodox church. Explore this unique destination with me to feel inspired at heart to create art!

Floating in the air, Meteora is a group of 6 monasteries of various size that provide shelter to monks, religious art and spirit. Stunning views from and to the monasteries are everywhere along the road leading to the top. Located about 5-6 hours away from Athens, Greece, it’s a must-see attraction. I explain some facts about the history of Meteora and its rock formations, the origins of monkhood and how they climbed the rocks. I also give explanation about the origins of the Byzantine painting and the Eastern orthodox church. I explain the rules of icon painting. Finally, I share some travel tips in the end.

To read about the Holy Meteora and its history, the orthodox church and byzantine painting: https://veronicasart.com/holy-meteora-magical-spiritual-place-on-earth-its-history-the-byzantine-painting/

Video: https://youtu.be/NvmqdCqlNCo?si=Xn7G-sndzxMgeB4J

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What’s inside the Louvre? I take you on a virtual tour of the best art museum in the world.

To read the article and see art: https://veronicasart.com/the-most-beautiful-art-in-the-louvre-from-sculpture-to-painting-to-ancient-cultures-of-egypt-assyria-and-greece/

Video: https://youtu.be/5EkpVRnBkqg

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Delve into the enigmatic world of the Eleusinian Mysteries! This video explores the ancient Greek rituals, their connection to the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and the potential role of psychedelic substances like the “kykeon” in inducing altered states of consciousness. We’ll examine the archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and philosophical interpretations of these sacred rites, uncovering the mysteries surrounding death, rebirth, and the pursuit of esoteric knowledge in ancient Greece Although the use of psychedelics is a forbidden topic in our society, ancient cultures have used them for centuries. Join me as I dive deep into the secrets of Demeter’s ancient cult, sacred space and architecture in Eleusis!

Video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RFUU8yxs5yU

To see pictures of the place and read more: https://veronicasart.com/what-lies-beneath-demeters-ancient-cult-of-eleusinian-mysteries-psychedelics-death-god/

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We all know that the reach on Instagram has declined tremendously. While I think that the golden days of Instagram are over, there are many things you can tweak on your art account to receive more views and followers. I include many tips that you would normally pay for in a course but I decided to make the majority of information available for free on my blog and YouTube. I’d appreciate it if you rate this podcast on Apple and Spotify. Links are below. Thank you!

The YouTube video guides you visually: https://youtu.be/p_ZxkNDo5s4

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Mycenae is the ancient archeological site near Mykines in Argolis, Greece. It’s a fascinating place to visit when you learn about its connection to the ancient Greek history. 16th century BC to be exact. It’s a place of one of the oldest known cultures in the world- the Mycenaeans. They wrote in Linear B text, the cyclopes built walls and people worshiped the Earth goddess. Perseus founded Mycenae and Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, set out against Troy in the Trojan War. Go on a journey to discover myths and art of ancient Greece.

Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V1iCUh91qD0

To read and see pictures about Mycenae, Greece: https://veronicasart.com/from-perseus-to-trojan-war-7-mind-blowing-myths-about-mycenae-that-changed-ancient-greece/

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You can take a deep dive into ancient Greek history by virtually visiting Delphi, the cult center with its gods, oracles, art, architecture, and myths.

To see art, articles, and references for this episode, visit: https://veronicasart.com/cult-center-of-delphi-its-history-oracles-greek-myths-architecture-and-art/

Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qogqH1kKzHM

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The artist’s style defines the creator in the eyes of art collectors, curators, artists and any art enthusiasts. The artist’s name becomes the brand name. In this episode, I share my thoughts on happiness, creativity and how to find your unique voice or art style. These are my ideas that you can explore further in your art and life.

Video https://youtu.be/5YejRjRYLEQ

You can read the essays here: https://veronicasart.com/can-you-just-do-on-artistic-inspiration-self-doubt-and-work/

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As artists we experience a wide range of emotions. All people have them but we tend to feel them much deeper. In this episode I share my thoughts about artistic sensitivity, jealousy, self-doubt, failure and work. I also tell you how I’m learning to dream big as a creative. I hope this is helpful to you if you feel stuck or unaccepted for who you are. Dive into the world of visionary art and explore the emotions and beauty behind art creation.

You can read the essays here: https://veronicasart.com/can-you-just-do-on-artistic-inspiration-self-doubt-and-work/

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In this episode I compare popular brands of colored pencils – Polychromos vs. Prismacolor. I look at their advantages and disadvantages drawing with them for many years. I also share what papers work best with these professional colored pencils.

On YouTube:

https://youtu.be/dRFvYFRZSSY

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Explore the world of Greek sphinxes in this fascinating video, delving into history, mythology, and art. From ancient pottery to colorful myths, uncover the mysteries of these enigmatic creatures!

In this episode I share my research about ancient Greek Sphinxes. I explore cultural influences, places and meaning of the Sphinx that’s based on my trip to Greece. A lot of information also comes from the Met’ website. It’s best to either watch a video or see the pictures of ancient Greek art on my blog.

So to read and see the art of the sphinx figure, go here: https://veronicasart.com/the-sphinx-of-greece-its-history-mythology-art/

To watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GFjTedAqKjU

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