Painting is just a leisure activity , so its a waste of time! Thats what most people tend to think. But is it really?
Painting Throughout History
Painting is the art of applying pigments to a surface whether it is on paper, canvas, a wall or any other medium, to create an image with lines and colors. The image can represent real objects found around us or imaginary ones.
Painting and Face Painting Books
There are different types of painting books that can suit your needs. One of such types is a Face Painting Book.
Is it Art – Instant drawing and the digital darkroom
Henri Cartier-Bresson is reported to have said after he had given up photography.
All I care about these days is paintingphotography has never been more than a way into painting, a sort of instant drawing.
How To Produce An Abstract Image II – From Anarchy To Abstraction
I want to go into a little more detail of the different ways you can approach the enigmatic task of producing an abstract. In this article we will look at the Anarchist and the Abstractist.
If you have an anarchistic attitude within you then abstract art is for you. You will never run out of ideas – in fact even if you had NO ideas then your temperament alone would find a most fundermental mood swing or dark (and maybe on more rarer occasions – light) moment to enrap you w…
Great Techniques To Try On Your Next Watercolor Painting
If watercolor paintings are your style then here are some watercolor techniques you should try.
Washing is a technique commonly used with watercolors. You start by wetting the area of the paper that will be covered with the wash. Then mix up enough pigment to fill the area and apply the pigment starting at the top and overlapping on any horizontal bands. The wash is then left to dry. Dont work it as it will even itself out as it dries.
The technique called dropping…
Dada as a Response to the Horrors of War?
Dada was an Art movement with its peak in 1916-1920s. This movement was established as a position against the War, and particularly World War I.
Chinese New Year Show Opens Window on Asian Subtlety
The appreciation for what is implied rather than what is in plain sight sets Asian art apart from Western art. Traditional Chinese dance, for example, is less precise and strict in form than its Western counterpart, ballet. It is because it attempts to evoke a different sort of feeling.
A Look At The Crystal Bridges Museum of Art
This article tells the reader about the Arkansas based state of the art museum Crystal Bridges with information on opening dates and works on display.
Art Theft: Most Famous Cases in History
Review of the most famous cases of art thefts in history including the stealing of the Mona Lisa and The Scream.
Art – Make It Your Next Investment
There are a lot of people who enjoy decorating with beautiful and original pieces of art. Some may think that they spent a fortune on it, but if the attended an art festival they nay have found a bargain.
Attending an art festival to look for your next purchase of a piece of art is a great way to save money. You never know what you are going to find. There are many different artists supplying a variety in different pieces. Whether it is a wall hanging of sculpture for your…
Abstract Art As Therapy
Abstract art is not just a mixture of colourful meaningless patterns and arbitrary shapes.
There is, I believe, a definate therapeutic value to be found in most of the enigmatic marks made by the very different styles available today. What appears to be the most important decision to make is a very careful consideration of the specific audience in conjunction with the choosing of the appropriate artwork. This is not something to be taken lightly or quickly. This can cover …