Now that you have the time and the inclination, you want to add some deeper meaning to your life. You’ve always enjoyed original abstract art paintings, so why not make some of your own? The nice people at the art supply store ask pertinent questions and offer to outfit you with the right equipment and ever-ready advice. You’ll think it over, you say, and go home. As you consider their words, the idea jells in your mind: you’ll study abstract art! Representational art may be all well and good for the full-time student who wants to pursue it, you say, but your taste runs to abstract art. You think that acrylic paints are the perfect medium for a traditional canvas painting, and your heart is set on your course. But as in many arenas in the modern world of the 21st century, you turn to the internet and discover that not only are there numerous art websites, but that some of them carry tutorials and instructional videos to help the new aficionado of the genre. Well, that’s just what you were looking for. After visiting the library for a solid, actual book on painting, just to say that you’ve pursued all outlets, you decide to watch and learn. A beginner’s art video starts you on your way; it actually shows someone painting and talking a viewer through the steps. The right light to work in, the correct method of using acrylic paints and even a hint or two about working in plain air are all on the website. What a good beginning you have in the field of making art! Now some time passes. You are no longer a rank beginner, you’ve painted something you are proud of, after a while of earnest practice. You look over the websites and see that you need to further your education. Would an evening class at the local community college be in order? It means stepping out in faith that your basic skills are in place for this venture. You reflect, and say ‘yes’ to the notion. Community college art classes are fun and the instructor teaches you to reach your goals. She is realistic, you are realistic, and by the time the class concludes, you have another piece to hang in your home or even your office at work. It hasn’t been easy, but it has been rewarding.
At the moment, your plans to travel to various museums mus.t be put on hold, but why stop with your abstract art education now? There are museums with virtual tours, such as the Louvre in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Their collections inspire you to go on with your painting. It is such a fulfilling part of your life that you thrill at each museum visit. In fact, any exposure to art leaves you giddy. You can’t believe that you have come so far! You revisit those beginning websites and are amazed at yourself and what you have learned. As you thumb through the small art library of books that you actually own, the reality of it all strikes home: you know quite a lot about art. You can call yourself an artist.
Figurines are small pieces of sculpture that don’t require an entire room to do them justice.
A whatnot will hold one exquisite bone china figurine or an entire collection, painted and glazed just so to reach a lifelike appearance.
Perhaps an early childhood memory stirs when you have your own figurine collection, because you remember your family’s shelves filled with small fragile shapes that you ‘couldn’t touch!’
At that time of your development, you could see the bright colors of a clown figurine and naturally wanted to finger his scintillating costume.
Now that you’re older, you appreciate the delicacy of a figurine’s craftsmanship and can be trusted to ‘touch’ and hold your own bits of glazed or forged wonders as you savor your own collection.
When your artistic taste developed, you discovered that china was not the only medium for figurine art. There were patinas to be enjoyed on brass pieces and hand-carved wooden statuettes, along with other shapes, figurative or abstract. The one thing that they all have in common is their small scale, representative of the subject in a miniature form. Figurines claim our imagination almost in the way of dolls or stuffed animals, tinier forms of humans or creatures that we can place in a tableau whichever way we like. We can make them off-center on the knickknack shelf, we can perch them on its edge, we can shift their scales from extremely miniature to a hand’s span all the way up to a fairly large one-foot dimension. The one thing that we cannot do is ignore them when they are in a room, because of their eye-catching quality. We feel the need to arrange them according to scale, or color, or theme. It wouldn’t do to have a languorous reclining nymph next to the clown statuette. We discover our own sense of order when we arrange figurines.
If you want to truly add to your knowledge of figurines, you will want to learn about different sorts of clays and firing techniques, similar to acquiring the techniques of throwing a clay pot and preparing it for the kiln. This knowledge can add to your enjoyment of your collection, nearly as much as learning about the famous styling houses for figurines, such as Royal Doulton, Lladro and Hummel. Each season, the designers for figurines bring forth their offerings of poses and characters, worked in bone china or porcelain or bisque.
How the figurine has its color decoration applied translates to a more refined knowledge of the crafting of these delicate little pieces of art. For instance, cobalt and copper may be applied under the glaze on a figurine, or enamels used once the glazing is complete. Celadon ware contains an iron in its glaze to give it its distinctive look. And if you desire the elegant look of porcelain, know that porcelain is fired at a higher degree than earthenware to make the body of the piece non-porous. Firing also imputes a greater sheen to the finished piece, as vitrification occurs at the high temperature and the outer glaze turns to a glassy shine. When you consider the fine craftsmanship which goes into turning out an exquisite figurine, you will treasure your collection even more. It shows off your personality like nothing else does.
To ‘express’ is to coax the last drop out of a container, to relish something to the final moment, and so it is with expressionism in painting.
Expressionism Modern Abstract Art Paintings presents the artist’s utterly subjective perspective of a subject, distorted through the filter of the artist’s emotional state at the time of the creation of the artwork.
How vividly the artist does this is a benchmark of the artist’s talent, because the object of expressionism is to mute the physical reality of the subject and show more clearly than anyone could think possible the meaning of ‘being alive.’
Such a visceral style cannot be confined to any one creative medium, and the expressionism movement eventually encompassed drama and film from its beginning in poetry and painting.
Expressionism is a natural progression from the mindset of post-World War I Germany’s defeated people, as they struggled with reparations and colossal unemployment and inflation.
How better to scream at fate than in the arts?
And a scream is the ultimate self-expression of anguish over your life circumstances.
Edvard Munch’s painting of The Scream was prior to the flowering of this art movement in the
Germany of the 1920’s, yet his work may be said to have inspired a great deal of what came later to be known as expressionism.
The twentieth century is the home of expressionism, yet the movement of abstract expressionism did not end with the 1920’s. As a reaction to impressionism and its emphasis on light subject matter rather than religious or mythological themes, expressionism seeks to provide as much emotional angst as possible. The techniques used are many: distorted views of a subject, as if life is being observed through a warped lens, distressing subject matter such as rape, pillage and murder, and the discarding of perspective.
Intense emotion is the common ground of expressionism, and what better time to foster such intensity than a time of social upheaval? Wars, financial distresses and international hotspots all place heavy emphasis on the emotions of chaos. Expressionism withdraws its worldview into the security of the individual’s soul, where even if the worldview is filled with chaotic happenings, at least only the individual sees them and has no input from outside and confusing sources such as his fellow human beings. Expressionism places subjective feelings above the objective reality of the external world. Such emotionalism may be considered more apt to portray the deeper and darker aspects of the human soul, as light and happy subjects seem more a propos to impressionism.
Going darker for subject matter will add a serious drama to your choice of painting and you will want to consider just the perfect place for it. How about in a quiet study where contemplation is the order of the day? Abstract expressionism will enable your piece’s viewer to leave his or her objective surroundings behind, as they feel themselves drawn into the mindset of the artist at his easel. It is a profound experience to lose yourself in a painting.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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You’ve read it all, from how to
decorate with color to how to make those sconces look just so in your dining area. You’re overwhelmed, as a matter of fact.
Now that you understand how to pull furniture away from the walls and use area rugs, how about turning to the fascinating world of art?
In fact, your
choice of art may come first, rather than last, because you have the option of using the easiest decorating tool, paint, to accessorize your collection of artwork, not the other way around.
Analyze your favorite abstract painting’s colors: will the oranges in it fit in well with a stark arrangement of the painting on a white wall, or will the oranges look better with a complementary shade of chocolate brown or fuchsia as a background?
If you desire to paint only one wall with this stylish color, and then expand its use as you see how you like it in your personal space, you’ll have used color like a true interior designer.
Now to move onto the question of light. No doubt about it, more ambient light in a room is a good thing as its volume can be controlled easily with draperies and window shades. Optimize the light by ensuring that it flatters your artwork and does not hit it directly. This will preserve your artwork by limiting its exposure to ultraviolet rays. A room bathed in light, but with a canvas full of art illuminated indirectly by its rays, will make this room the one that you want to stay in forever. If you wish to bring light to a dark corner, how better than to hang mirrors or use mirror tiles? If you are working on decorating a small room as a special challenge, mirrors can be placed to either side of your artwork to enhance its appearance. If a sconce is placed inside a mirrored area, the effect is truly magical, as the entire wall seems to belong to a palatial estate. Such are the wondrous effects of managing the proper access of light into your home.
You’re certain about the placement of art on your walls. You’re ready to tackle the rest of the room. With art already in place, that’s easy to do. Considering the color scheme is a time-honored way of decorating, so you pull out a color or two from your artwork and duplicate it in small items such as throw pillows. Save neutral tones for your rugs and large sofas. To get back to the subject of light, how about updating those tired lamps? A lamp can jazz up a sofa or chair in addition to bringing light to an area for use in study or working on crafts.
The finishing touches are perhaps the most fun. Are you a collector of figurines? Pull out your favorite collectibles. A display area with the proper lighting will show off your personality as few things do. Group related objects, varying the shapes and using small sets of three or five figurines together. If you are the proud owner of a truly large collection, vary them weekly and indulge your decorating flair.
Most likely,
sci fi art is one of your first childhood memories. Even if you didn’t understand the plot of the Star Wars films, your young mind was still enthralled by the visuals of the space travels and fantastic cityscapes of faraway planets. As you grew and read stories on your own, sci fi art took up a large part of your imagination as you visualized the scenes that the words in your sci fi books fired within you. Even upon adulthood and the resulting change in intellect, the fanciful nature of sci fi art took hold in your cultural appreciation of this worldwide popular genre. Or perhaps you even tried drawing it on your own! Rocketships and aliens, swirling nebulae and fantastic special effects came to life on your drawing pad and if you were lucky, your talent flowered and you even began to use more sophisticated media than a pencil and a ragged legal pad to create the scenes in your mind’s eye. Many an artist has begun in this fashion.
With the emphasis on the space program in the latter half of the twentieth century, sci fi art has captivated a large part of the public’s imagination. Depictions of the moon, our most visible and time-honored subject of sci fi art, became imbued with aliens as our fancies suggested that a planet was far too uninteresting unless it held life. Upon landing upon the moon and discovering that no aliens were there, but that it did hold icy-sharp mountainscapes in its airless surface, sci fi art forged ahead in painting such faraway objects. The works of Bonestell and Rudaux furthered the realm of sci fi art when they showed vistas of the rings of Saturn and monumental rock formations on moons that existed only in the imagination. These artists had very little to go on for their work except research by the cutting edge of scientific theory. It is to their credit that their work possesses the verisimilitude of reality in such a difficult-to-portray genre.
Phenomena such as airglow and the outer reaches of the sun’s corona may be difficult for a photographer to capture on film, but the able artist sees the object and translates his artistic vision into a painting that inspires the workaday world of the public to look upwards and wonder. Studios formerly in the realm of scientific speculation have taken physical shape in the studio of zero-gravity artist’s Frank Pietronigro as he made his art in a flying studio where he drew, created ‘drift paintings’ and crafted microgravity mobiles. If any field in art is wide-open to innovation, sci fi art can make that claim.
If you
purchase a piece of sci fi contemporary original abstract art painting, you will be able to fly away from the everyday world from your office or home while still earthbound. Your imaginative painting is almost the epitome of abstract painting, as form and color come to vivid life in the picture of your choosing, a high-flying canvas that you adore.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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If you live in a desert, then you know all about dunes. They drift across the roadway, they drift into your front yard, they drift through your front door. But if your experience with dunes is only through vacations at the beach or the oases of the Sahara through your grand African tour, you may not know about the dynamic patterns of light and shadow that they form through their drifts. You may not have seen the desert dunes at moonrise, silvered in the soft rays, or lit up like the Fourth of July in the sunrise’s bright colors. Sand dunes are a symphony of movement and even sound when the wind shifts the top ridge and the curve reforms to another, fascinatingly different curve.
Dune art seeks to capture that synchronicity, that point in time where the dune is at rest long enough for the artist to paint it.
Like all moving objects, this is difficult to capture.
The artist may rely on moving pictures of the dune, but the best option is to actually travel to a dune and spend the day observing.
When the dune is baking under the sun or being teased into luminosity by a full moon, then the inspiration strikes and the artist has found his perfect subject.
Back to the easel he goes, working quickly so the scene in his mind’s eye is captured in its entirety.
The result is dune art and the place for dune art is in the personal space of someone who truly appreciates it for what it is, a static portrayal of an almost living thing.
Where would you like to start with your collection of
dune acrylic abstract art paintings?
The seaside?
Then the subject could be a purely stark sand dune, highlighted against a stormy sky or a calm blue one.
The dune may have other elements, at your whim.
A sprig of dune grass, waving in the offshore breeze, or a half-covered piece of weathered timber, tossed up by a careless wave from a recent stormy upheaval at sea.
Dunes come alive with the addition of people enjoying them, tramping awkwardly in their flipflops through the sand on their way to a day on the beach.
Dune buggies, loud and adventurous, fly up the side of one dune and down the other, spraying sand wildly.
Seagulls hover above a sand dune, hunting for that elusive scrap of leftover picnic goodies.
All of these depictions of dunes are relevant and important to the mood that you want your display to embody.
But what if you desire the inland heat of the desert dune? Then you are in luck, because artists have been fascinated by the dunes of the Sahara and other deserts for ages. In our modern 21st century travel, it takes merely hours to visit the farflung dunes of a desert, from the Gobi to the sere solitude of Chile’s Atacama. Or you can do it the easy way, visiting websites with photos or even galleries of dune paintings that enable you to select the perfect piece for your home or office. Once installed, dune art takes on the pleasant job of just being itself, illustrating through art the glory of the ever-changing dune.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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Even if fire is defined as ‘combustion,’ our attraction to it cannot be so easily delineated. Practically speaking, fire warms us, it cooks our food, it provides protection against the wilderness and its beasts waiting in the dark to devour us. Beyond practicality is where the mystery lies, as fire dances and flares and leaps and grows and shrinks at last to glowing embers. Why do we stare at it, entranced? Why do we contain it in fireplaces in our homes when central heating provides better protection from winter’s chill? Because when we admire fire, we admire its mutability, the changeableness that combustion brings to each split second of our vision: blue, purple, yellow, orange, red, all flicker across our retinas and we simply cannot stop absorbing all the spectra from a crackling fire. Fire art allows us to control an uncontrollable essence, as much as is possible.
All artists desire to affect people, beginning with themselves and radiating outwards to the general public. As such desires lead to action, the artist who works with
fire abstract art directly, physically affects his audience, in that fire warms us and lights our path even as it consumes its fuel. Fire seems to be as alive as we are, moving and striving upwards to shed our light upon our immediate environment. When we think of fire art, first and most famous of any fire art exhibitions is the Burning Man public festival, held in the Nevadan desert over Labor Day Weekend. From its origins as a simple burning log in the midst of one of the most populous cities in California, fire art may be seen as a reminder of our dependence on fire’s energy to change our environment from completely natural to natural with man-made enhancements. Observing as well as making fire art can be a humbling experience.
Even as fire is alive, it is dangerous. Harkening back to childhood’s warnings of “Be careful, it’s hot!”, we as observers and adults pride ourselves on our knowledge of fire. We don’t move too close, we appreciate fire’s true nature without desiring to be branded with its flame. We do not desire a scar from a fire, we desire only to use fire as self-expression, as rebellion, as a community effort to define that which makes us civilized and to mark our sometimes uncivilized thoughts.
Modern fire art of the sort that stands upon a safe platform and
online art generally forms from a framework is practiced with many different fuels. Propane is the most common, the gas escaping from the tank shaped by different plumbing fixtures, pressures and nozzles and thus resulting in different flame shapes. Refining the method even further, controlling how the propane mixes with the oxygen in our air can make a different effect upon the piece. Adding colorants such as chlorine in powdered form to the flames is even more specialized and needs further safety measures, as colorants may be dangerous to both the artist and audience when breathed in. These methods emphasize the danger in using fire, its beauty as well as its allure. We all want to play with fire to some degree, and a fire artist has conquered the means to do so.
To avoid a
monotone visual perception in abstract art painting I would reccomend to make sure that in your painting you create a subject or space that will draw the focal of the human eye. For instance in the painting down below called
"On the Surface of the Sun" the background is composed of the same colors that I used to create the middle folcal point. However I made sure that the depth and the bright yellow sun flames are highlighted in order to create this focal point in this
abstract art painting.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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As you probably already have experienced it is not as easy as it sounds when it comes of choosing the right
colors for your abstract art paintings. Some colors repel when combined together in one painting. However when those repelling colors combined with another neutral color the balance will prevent the repelling effect. For instance when you create an
abstract painting using colors such as blue, red and yellow the end result will look offal at the end. However, when you use same blue and red but instead of yellow choose to add orange, orange will act as a neutral color that will create this balance you are looking for.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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What defines something as being artistic? Can something be discarded and noted as non-artistic? It is best described by a quote from Joseph Kossuth in an essay from 1969 entitled "Art after Philosophy", which stated "All art (after Duchamp) is conceptual (in nature) because art only exists conceptually."
At it's peak in the 1960's and 1970's,
Conceptual Abstract Art Paintings exploded as did the number of artists making their name known for their artistic abilities. As more and more artists came about so did more different and notably "strange" pieces of art. In 1965 there was a talked about piece of Conceptual art created by John Latham created an exhibit entitled "Still and Chew". It consisted of students sitting and chewing various pages of textbooks and dissolving them in acid.
Many
Conceptual Artist's work is not easily understood without some degree of explanation. In 1964 Yoko Ono released a Conceptual piece in the form of a book of instructions entitled "Grapefruit"; it was widely distributed by Simon and Schuster in 1971, and in 2000. It is said that within this book there are many listens that resemble a Zen like description of instructions. This expert from Grapefruit shows just that, "Hide and seek Piece: Hide until everybody goes home. Hide until everybody forgets about you. Hide until everybody dies."
Additionally, a very well know early piece of Conceptual art is that of Marcel Duchamp entitled "Fountain". The piece was "created" in 1917 and has been noted to have changed the face of art as it was known. In brief, "Fountain" was a urinal. He stated that it was art he created since he had gave it a name, put it in a different context, and caused the person viewing it to have a new thought of the item. Initially "Fountain" left a bad taste in ones mouth, but that soon changed. It became glorified, and in 2004 Duchamp's Fountain was voted, by 500 British art world professionals, to be the most influential piece of art in the 20th century. That's pretty impressive for a potty!
A sub-category of
Conceptual Art is Found Art, or Readymade as it is more commonly known. Basically this involves using an object that is not typically referred to as art, but the artist may modify it. Basically Readymade can be used to describe any item that has a function that it not art related. Like a chair, table, window pane, etc. In order for an item to be considered Found art the final piece must have the Artist's input, or at the very least, a thought or idea about the item noted in form of a title. If an artist decides to modify an item in the name of Conceptual art they cannot modify it past the point of recognition. Modification of Conceptual art can be split into three categories:
- Modified Found Object
- Interpreted Found Object
- Adapted Found Object
Let's not forget another medium and another form of Conceptual art is Concept photography. This creates a photo in which the photographer has a goal to elicit an emotion from the viewer of the photo. Ultimately, the photographer wants the admirer to feel as if they are in the image rather than just an admirer of it. Conceptual Art, art based on ideas, is based off the idea of society needing to focus more on the ideas behind the art rather than the actual item itself. This is an amazing way to create conversation in the home, office, or other place where the piece can be viewed.
Peter Dranitsin is a self taught and self representing artist. He grew up in the family where his mother a professional artist and his father a professional photographer. "As a kid growing up I did took art classes and learned the basic concepts of drawing, painting and sculpture. |
Many
selfrepresenting artist always searching for places where they can sell their
original abstract art paintings. Besides going to the art festivals, shows, and exhibitions which cost alot of money, time and effort. Another good alternative is the internet. I personally found that having just your website is not enough to establish a good platform to sell your artworks. I would definitely reccomend to try to sell through eBay, Etsy, and Craigslist to start with. It is esential to have some kind of a website and it is also important to make sure you do the right thing to promote your
abstract art online gallery online by investing in Search Engine Optimization and other methods of letting people around the World know that your art exists.
I personally find it more practicle to stick to one theme or subject per painting session. For example one day I paint only
cityscape abstract paintings, another day I
paint seascape paintings, another day I focus on
floral, outerspace, seasonal, landscapes and so on and so forth. I reccomend to practice painting smaller scale paintings multiple times before moving to a large canvas painting. This way your hands will be already buffed with the correct techniue and it will eliminate unessesary errors in your creation process.
Do not be afraid of
adding light to your modern abstract paintings to capture viewers attention. You will create a unique abstract perspective when you utilize a contrast in colors. In this instance black vs red, black vs yellow. An eye catching technique is the one that captures viewers immediate attention. When you look at your artwork your eys always searching for something to grab on to. With that being said after you paint a background try to add somekind of an
object or shape and add striking bright colors coming from the center of the painting.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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In order to
create a visual abstract illusion of depth and space in modern abstract art paintings it is necessary to understand the shading effect. I reccomend to those who are searching for an effective way to create depth in their abstract paintings to spend some time observing any object in its real surroundings and noticing how different shades create the sence of depth. The shade itself has different tones. Some shades are worm, which means they contain more worm colors such as red, yellow, orange. And some shades are cold, which means they contain colors such as blue, purple, green. It is necessary to understand this concept for you to be able to create an abstract visual illusion of depth.
Modernism in art contemporary paintings takes on a very broad area, but in general modernism is considered to deal with the implications of industrialization on mankind’s soul. If we think of the advances of the 19th century, railroads and the telegraph, the recording of sound and the transmittal of sound through the telephone, this era spills over into the 20th century with the advances in flight and even flight away from our home planet to other orbs in space. How could this be compared to the struggle for mere existence that folks endured from time immemorial up until 1969, when man walked upon our moon? Art, ever reflective of real life, mimics the stresses and strains, joys and still moments of the artist’s own life, in whatever era he lives in, so it comes as no surprise that modernism in the 21st century displays the world of the mostly-urban, mostly-civilized man. Rural scenes still exist, of course, but they are portrayed in vastly different styles than in previous ages. When we think of modern art, who springs to mind but Picasso, he of the jarring perspective and bright colors, shaking up the art world as he did in the early 20th century and throughout his long life? Not even impressionism charged the art world so and made it ready to expand its consciousness to consider new approaches. If we think of modernism’s focus upon introspection, then what artists see inside themselves must be unique, because each individual is unique. It is the artist’s responsibility to himself and to society to bring this out in such a way as to communicate his own uniqueness. How he does this varies from abstract expressionism to cubism to Dadaism to performance art, installation art and even self-art, for instance body piercing and tattooing.
The rejection of traditional art practices alone does not make up modernism; the political spectrum must be considered as well. For example, Dadaism evolved in neutral Switzerland about the period of the First World War, with its nationalism and colonial entanglements breeding war and confusing the populace about the exact causes of why they were at war. Dadaism called itself anti-war, anti-intellectualism and anti-bourgeois; in fact, it was pro-chaos, and in perhaps an ironic way, since the birth of the movement began during wartime and did not last long after hostilities ceased. The proponents of the movement moved on to other pursuits in life after they had had their say. Dadaism may be said to have executed its purpose and then quit, a purely intellectual genre of modernism that must have proved gratifying to those who aspire to modernism’s emphasis on speed. By focusing on the ‘new’, modernism by necessity rejects the old and even seems to despise it, as the concepts of modernism preclude formality and the old ways of painting, with brush and canvas and studio sittings. By using impressionism’s open air techniques, everything is out in the open for all to see the process as the piece is being made. Nothing hidden, nothing subtle, everything open, seems to be the modus operandi. Yet modernism possibly forgets that today’s modern man will be obsolete in a few years or so and will look back on this day and laugh at his perceptions and conceits; it is one of the drawbacks of modern thought that seeks to be always new and exciting.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
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Why should one own an original painting? To leave a legacy, to support the artistic movement, to show off one’s own good taste? The reasons are as varied as the clients of a successful artist. What one client wants will not be what another wants, yet the end result is the same: a fine piece of art to grace the home or office. A print is a separate type of endeavor; the printmaker’s craft isnot to be disparaged, but for the time-honored look of original art with original brushstrokes, original abstract paintings cannot be outdone. They speak of the tradition of artistic effort, honed to a career through art schooling or even through diligent self-instruction. What the art does that the print does not is stand alone as a unique piece. No painting is ‘number three hundred twelve of five thousand.’ That is reason enough to search for and purchase an original abstract art painting. Now that you have decided to select an original art work, you’re thinking goes like this: What genre should I pursue? Should it be representational art, or should it be abstract art, the sort that is most likely to match my individualistic taste? After some thought, you decide upon original abstract paintings. And when you review your decision, the rightness of it all rings true in your mind. After congratulating yourself on your perspicacity, you move on your decision. An artist whose work inspires you, whose taste you trust, whose techniques are beyond reproach, yes, now you’ve found him! You visit his gallery, whether in person or online. You are impressed and see exactly what you want! But wait. It’s been sold. Oh. You hesitantly ask if there is another in the same general range of color and subject. There is! And it is even better than any other choice because it can be mailed or sent with you that very day. Mentally, you are already walking through the door of your home or office with the parcel under your arm, ready to break it out of its package and display it. The day couldn’t get any better, could it? It could! You discover that the artist does commissions. After thinking things over, you take the plunge and decide to commission another painting to make a set with the one you’ve selected. This new painting will resemble the first one that got away, but it will be unique in that your instructions to the artist will change the result to a slightly different color scheme and size of the canvas. There, now your new set of two paintings are only one week away from being fulfilled. You go home and rearrange furniture and your previous artwork, clearing space for your original pair of paintings. The week crawls by at first, then before you know it, it is time for your commissioned work to join your first painting. The day has come. Your perfect pair of paintings hangs upon the expanse of wall that you’ve chosen, the track lighting is securely hung to light it properly, and the guests have arrived to share your joy. The wait was worth it. And you are already thinking ahead to the holidays and beyond, dreaming. But first, you savor this perfect day and the addition of beauty to your home.
Every musical instrument have the soul of their own.
As a cultured person, you enjoy all the arts: the dance, music and graphic art. So why not combine two or three of these into a piece of music art? If your particular love is opera, a portrait of a diva or even of a spear-holder in the chorus contributing to the genre will bring back memories of entertaining and enthralling nights at the opera. You could commission a new piece or have a framed poster from an especially memorable night; either would satisfy the urge to decorate with what art is meaningful to you. The dance offers a rare combination of the arts, the backgrounds being a graphic representation of the challenges of painting a backdrop, while the music provides a venue for the dancer’s interpretation of the piece. An abstract painting of a ballet would fulfill any classical enthusiast’s dream.
Moving along to the popular end of the musical scale, jazz offers a dimension of music that is wild and freeform, a perfect theme for an abstract piece of music art. Do you hear jazz and think of a blaze of color with pear-shaped sounds? Then a canvas covered with a Jackson Pollock-inspired technique would display your interests as well as an ability to reach out of the norm of painting and into the realm of the sublime. Jazz also has a fantastic and fully-realized history, and a portrait of the great Louis Armstrong as he blows his trumpet for the ages could stand in your home to remind you of the truly great performers of jazz. Likewise, Billie Holiday with her trademark flower in her hair would make you think of the all-reaching influence of jazz, from its homeland here in the United States to the reaches of Europe and beyond. Jazz is an American art form of which we can be proud.
You’re into rock music, all the way from the classic Beatles and Rolling Stones to the latest from Lady Gaga. Posters from their concerts offer a way to freeze their performances in a certain era, the span of time from their careers that is most meaningful to you. If you enjoy the early Beatles, then a painting based on the famous arrival scene at their first American concert would be a perfect idea for a work of art. And should your tastes run toward their later works, a simple White Album-based piece could make a statement for irony or even parody, consisting of a completely white framed canvas. (Of course, you’ll need a title plate for it, to avoid confusion and focus attention on your cleverness!) Music art offers endless ways to decorate and infuse your home with charm. You may even choose to offer themes for each room, say a ballet theme for the master bedroom, an elegant framed display of opera titles with their type altered to an entirely new font for the living room and a jazzy painting in the kitchen, serenading you as you eat your morning eggs, toast and coffee. Indeed, the entire kitchen could resemble a coffeehouse, just the look that you want, because it is at a coffeehouse that the cognoscenti stop at after a performance of the ballet, opera or downtown jazz concert. Your home will exude your artistic sensibilities if you include music abstract art paintings in your décor.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
Original modern and contemporary abstract art video lessons by Peter Dranitsin. All videos are
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It is about time that I have finally decided to
share my abstract art paintings and create the
best artwork presentations and collection of artwork ideas. Canvas is ever-challenging, a blank space to fill with one’s artistic vision. The abstract artist may be formally trained, he may have tackled the challenge of self-training or he may be someplace in between, but he approaches the canvas the same way each time: What can I do with the question, “What is abstract art on canvas”? Can I make a worthwhile piece to show and then sell, to display or give to a friend? The size of the canvas has a great deal to do with the impact of the piece and of course, its final destination, whether to grace a great room in someone’s home or a small hallway leading off to the refuge of the bedroom. Canvas forgives an artist’s insecurity of purpose and offers itself anew each time.
What is
abstract art on canvas, you ask? First of all, abstract art uses form and color in a more highly subjective manner than the old-school traditional representational art and so you may find that abstract art reaches your mind on a subtler level than seeing a formal landscape, for instance. Your senses will be engaged, your mind, to a certain degree at the original viewing, disengaged, as you perceive the emotional impact of the shapes and colors that are taken from nature, but not part of it. The outline of a lily may be a simple isosceles triangle, or a series of triangles if the leaves also are shown, and you will read the title of the piece and see the symbolism inherent in the art without needing to see stamens and pistils and delicate traceries of the veins in leaves. It will simply say, “Lily,” to you.
There is a range in abstract art and the lily may be abstract on the canvas and its background not, or the person bending over to enjoy the lily’s fragrance may be slightly surreal in the artist’s focus on the person’s nose, for example. The artistic vision emphasizes, de-emphasizes, enlarges and shrinks each element in the painting and we appreciate this as we step back from the painting to observe the whole placement, the wall forming a negative space and the incoming light from a transom giving the whole area the look of a formal gallery. Abstract art is perhaps the least formal of the art genres and the ways to display it are many, but the traditional notion of hanging a canvas on a vertical plane remains the same. It is only the small details of lighting and placement that make each painting unique.
Should you frame the canvas? There are many answers to this question. Many think that the general informal mood of
abstract art should preclude framing and the piece should simply stand out as an extrusion of the wall behind it, a sort of shadow box effect. You be the judge, because it is your home or office, after all. You certainly want to protect your artwork, and a glazed frame will accomplish that admirably. Whatever you decide, the art is yours to enjoy and display, brag about and quietly contemplate. Or shout about, if it is a particularly lively piece!
The curl of the incoming wave, the hiss of foam on sand, the retreating water that pauses, only to come back again to the beach, all these things lead us to consider seascape paintings as an addition to our home or office. What could be more soothing than a day at the beach, redolent of relaxed times and happy family outings? When you choose a seascape, your mood may range to a sunny beach, yes, or it may soar to a stormy scene, filled with tension and excitement as the sea roils and rolls, its waves never still for a moment. If you choose these sorts of scenes, think hard about where it would suit the setting that the painting winds up in. Do you want it for your dining area? Not likely. Your bedroom? Perhaps. The wall next to the sliding glass doors overlooking the backyard or, if your circumstances permit, the view of the actual ocean or lake? Yes, that would enable you to visualize the varying moods of a body of water, acted upon by the moon and the tides. It may even inspire you to become a sailor yourself, gliding upon the waves and showing off your nautical skills! Seascape paintings by their very nature use the hues of blue and green, the cooler end of the color spectrum. For instance, blue and green soothe our moods into calmer states and for this reason, you may choose to hang an abstract seascape in your living room, where the conversation may become heated if the subject is politics or current events. Think of the influence that a painting from nature can have upon hot tempers and heated words; a seascape is just the thing to ensure that debates do not get out of hand. The same reasoning applies to an office setting, for which businessperson has not had the experience of a customer complaining about a perceived lack of good service? Such a painting in the complaint department or office lobby will be most welcome to the secretary or clerk whose duty it is to handle such recalcitrant customers. They will thank you for it in private. Now that you’ve decided upon a seascape, do you want a daytime scene or a nighttime scene? A nighttime scene will most likely have the moon involved, dancing silver crescents upon the waves as they roll endlessly towards a faraway beach. Stars’ effects upon water include sparkles and a sense of navigation, in that the earlier mariners without GPS had only the stars and an astrolabe to navigate their ships. You may even gain a sense of history as you gaze upon the dark wild waves and think of the bravery of our ancestors as they set out in small craft upon the boundless deep.
A daytime scene evokes all the happy escapes to the tidepools, the chatter of your friends, the inevitable sand between the toes and on the floor of the car as you reminisce about oceanside gatherings. Gazing upon a seascape that is bright with the noon sun or glazed with clouds to present a darker mood will reinforce the rightness of your decision to purchase a seascape for your décor.
The term ‘abstract’ seems so very modern, yet its history goes back to the earlier parts of the 20th century. When we say ‘modern’, we mean the leaning away from representational painting and didactic paintings that occurred with the impressionists and surged onto other movements, such as Dadaism. So let us see what ‘modern’ is and how it applies to modern abstract paintings. How up to the minute are you? Are you part of the wired generation, those people who are on Twitter and Facebook, those folks who Google themselves every ten minutes to see what the rest of the world is saying about them? Do you ever take a break? If you do, then you most likely think of ‘modern’ happenings occurring no later than the past ten years or so. If you are willing to stretch your mind just a bit more, you will feel comfortable with this statement: For reasons of simplicity, let us consider the ‘modern’ art movement as it existed no more than fifty years ago. ‘Late modern,’ a few people call it, or even ‘post-modern.’ By 1960, abstract expressionism had broken off from the avant-garde and even become a little formal itself, as the means of creating modern abstract paintings became well-known. Pollock’s abstract expressionist methods, for instance, of using very large canvases and spontaneously hurling or dripping paint onto them, moved into the realm of the familiar. Modern art is distinguished from traditional figurative painting by numerous factors: the willingness to experiment with different paints and other materials, the rejection of naturalistic color, clearly visible brushstrokes, and requiring the viewer to work harder at interpreting the art, because of the subject matter rarely hewing to the easily discerned objects such as a hill or a flower. The first item in our list, the willingness to experiment with different paints and other materials, fits in nicely with modern abstract paintings, mainly because of the rise of acrylic paints. Drying quickly, produced and sold more cheaply than oil paints and requiring minimal cleanup, acrylic paints are the mainstay of the modern artist. Even the artist who switches to oils at a later stage of his work may begin with acrylic paint, or he may choose acrylics for the length of his career. Many factors may play into this, among them the relative lack of odor of acrylics when compared to oil paints. The second criterion, the rejection of natural color, may be related to the modern sensibility of spontaneous rejection of any true-to-life subject matter in favor of dreamy or fantastic subjects. For instance, on another planet, who could know if the trees there produced violet leaves and flowers that produced sparks? There is a great deal of freedom in modern art, and the visible brushstrokes speak of honesty and a relationship with the viewer that is much more informal than in the past. The viewer is expected to come to the showing of a piece with a certain amount of foreknowledge. Modern abstract paintings reach the audience that they were intended for, a group of people who boldly bring their own interpretations to the gallery. They do not expect anything other than a fully-realized relationship with the artist and a thorough understanding of his work. Modern abstract artists accept the challenge.
Hi everyone, my name is Peter Dranitsin. I am a self representing artist from Cleveland Ohio.
I grew up in a family where my mother is a professional artist and my father is a professional
photographer. I have been painting professionally since 2006 and this is all I do. In my
abstract art video lesson tutorials I will demonstrate different modern techniques that I
personally use myself when creating abstract paintings, as well as variety of different tools
you will need to create an amazing, eye catching acrylic abstract paintings. I truly hope that
you will enjoy watching!
Original modern and contemporary abstract art video lessons by Peter Dranitsin. All videos are
copyright protected.
Interesting Painting Fact: "The Mona Lisa's Smile: The Enigma That Captivates the World"
The enigmatic smile of Leonardo da Vinci's famous masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, has been the subject of fascination for centuries. What makes it even more captivating is the artist's technique of using a painting style called sfumato.
Sfumato, derived from the Italian word "sfumare," meaning "to tone down" or "to evaporate," involves subtly blending tones and colors together to create soft transitions and a hazy, almost smoky effect. Leonardo da Vinci employed this technique to achieve the delicate gradations of light and shadow that give the Mona Lisa her mysterious and intriguing smile.
The subtle smudging and blending of colors through sfumato give the painting an ethereal quality, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. This technique adds depth and a sense of atmosphere to the artwork, making it appear alive and almost glowing.
Today, the Mona Lisa remains one of the most iconic and widely recognized artworks in the world, in large part due to the enduring enigma of her smile. The painting continues to captivate viewers, sparking both admiration and countless interpretations, all while highlighting the mastery and genius of Leonardo da Vinci.
So, the next time you gaze upon the Mona Lisa, take a moment to appreciate the skillful use of sfumato and how it contributes to the enigma and allure of one of the art world's most celebrated treasures.
Experiment with Different Mediums and Techniques:
As a beginner artist, it's important to explore various mediums and techniques to find what resonates with you. Don't limit yourself to just one type of paint or style of painting. Experimentation leads to discovery and growth. Here's some advice to encourage your artistic exploration:
1. Try Different Mediums: Venture beyond traditional oil or acrylic paints. Experiment with watercolors, gouache, pastels, or even mixed media. Each medium has its own unique properties and ways of interacting with the canvas or paper. Exploring different mediums will not only expand your technical skills but also allow you to express your creativity in diverse ways.
2. Test a Variety of Brushes and Tools: Brushes come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, each creating a different effect on the canvas. Try using different types of brushes, palette knives, sponges, or even unconventional tools like credit cards, toothbrushes, or bristle brushes. Explore how different tools can create varied textures, strokes, and patterns.
3. Embrace Different Techniques: Experimenting with different techniques can push your boundaries and enhance your artistic style. Explore techniques such as glazing, impasto (thick application of paint), dry brushing, splattering, or wet-on-wet. Each technique adds a unique visual element to your artwork and allows you to achieve a range of effects and textures.
4. Study Art History: Delve into the works of famous artists from different eras and art movements. Studying their techniques and styles can inspire and influence your own artistic approach. Analyze their brushwork, color choices, and composition to gain insights into their creative processes. By understanding the foundations of art history, you can discover new ways to interpret and express your own ideas.
5. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone: Don't be afraid to take risks and step outside your artistic comfort zone. Challenge yourself by attempting subjects or styles that you find intimidating. Pushing your boundaries fosters personal growth and innovation. Remember, even if the result isn't perfect, the process of exploration and pushing your limits will lead to valuable insights and artistic development.
6. Learn from Others: Join art communities, attend workshops, or take online courses to learn from experienced artists and fellow enthusiasts. Engage in constructive critique sessions to gain valuable feedback on your work. Learning from others can inspire you, expose you to new techniques, and provide a supportive network for your artistic journey.
Remember, art is a personal and subjective form of expression. Embrace experimentation, give yourself permission to make mistakes, and enjoy the journey of self-discovery through paint and canvas.
For further inspiration, tips, and resources, visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio. We offer a wealth of free painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and more to support and inspire artists at every level. Unleash your creativity, explore different mediums and techniques, and let your imagination guide your artistic endeavors.
Unleash Your Imagination: Create a Surreal Self-Portrait
Are you ready to embark on a creative journey that combines reality with imagination? Let's delve into the realm of surrealism with a fascinating painting idea: a surreal self-portrait. It's an opportunity to express your inner thoughts, dreams, and emotions in a visually captivating and thought-provoking way. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you bring your surreal self-portrait to life:
Step 1: Self-Reflection and Concept Development
Take a moment for self-reflection and explore the themes, emotions, or ideas you want to convey through your self-portrait. Consider incorporating symbolic elements or objects that hold personal significance. Brainstorm and sketch out different ideas, allowing your imagination to run wild.
Step 2: Composition and Background
Think about the composition of your self-portrait. Do you envision a dreamy landscape, an abstract environment, or a surreal setting? Select colors, shapes, and textures that amplify the mood you want to evoke. Experiment with unconventional perspectives or proportions to add an otherworldly touch to your piece.
Step 3: Surreal Elements and Symbolism
Introduce surreal elements into your self-portrait to create an imaginative narrative. These can be symbolic objects, unexpected juxtapositions, or fantastical creatures. Consider the hidden meanings behind these elements and how they contribute to the overall story you want to tell about yourself.
Step 4: Expressive Self-Portraiture
Focus on capturing your own likeness in a unique and expressive way. Pay attention to facial expressions, body language, and use of color to convey your emotions or inner world. Don't be afraid to exaggerate features or blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
Step 5: Textures, Textiles, and Patterns
Enhance the visual impact of your self-portrait by incorporating textures, textiles, or patterns. Experiment with different painting techniques, such as impasto for added dimensionality or glazing for ethereal effects. Incorporate intricate patterns or fabrics that reflect your personality or cultural influences.
Step 6: Final Touches and Details
Refine your artwork by adding intricate details and fine-tuning the overall composition. Pay attention to lighting and shadows to create depth and realism. Step back periodically to assess your work from a distance and make necessary adjustments to achieve the desired impact.
Remember, this is your personal and imaginative journey. Allow yourself to embrace the unexpected, take risks, and enjoy the process of creating something truly unique. Don't forget to visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio for more free painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and a wealth of resources to support your artistic exploration. Unleash your imagination, and let your surreal self-portrait come to life on the canvas!
Discover the Golden Ratio: The Aesthetic Secret of Masterpieces
Did you know that many famous artworks throughout history have been influenced by a mathematical concept called the Golden Ratio? This intriguing proportion, often represented by the symbol φ (phi), has been celebrated for its aesthetically pleasing and harmonious qualities. Let's explore this fascinating painting fact and its impact on the world of art:
The Golden Ratio, approximately 1.6180339887, is a mathematical ratio derived from the Fibonacci sequence—a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones (e.g., 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on). This ratio has been revered for its balance and pleasing aesthetic appeal, as it appears frequently in nature and art.
Throughout history, renowned artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Salvador DalÃ, among others, recognized the significance of the Golden Ratio in creating visually compelling compositions. They employed this ratio to determine the ideal placement of focal points, lines, and shapes within their artworks.
The Golden Ratio is often applied in the arrangement of elements in a painting, such as the placement of the horizon line, the positioning of key subjects, or the ratio of the height and width of the canvas. By using the Golden Ratio, artists aim to create balance, symmetry, and an inherent sense of visual harmony that captivates the viewer.
Beyond its influence on individual artistic compositions, the Golden Ratio has also shaped the design and structure of entire artworks and architectural masterpieces. Examples include the Parthenon in Athens, the Pyramids of Egypt, and even modern architectural wonders like the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
Exploring the Golden Ratio can add a fascinating dimension to your artistic journey. By incorporating this proportion into your compositions, you can experiment with creating visually captivating works that evoke a sense of underlying harmony and proportion.
To delve deeper into the world of art and uncover more fascinating painting facts, we encourage you to visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio. Our platform offers a wealth of resources, including free painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and more. Discover the secrets that lie behind masterpieces, unlock your artistic potential, and let the Golden Ratio guide your creative endeavors!
Harness the Power of Value: Creating Depth and Dimension
One powerful painting tip for artists of all levels is to pay attention to the concept of value. Value refers to the relative lightness or darkness of colors and is crucial in creating depth, dimension, and realistic representations in your artworks. Here's how you can harness the power of value in your paintings:
1. Understand the Value Scale: Familiarize yourself with a value scale, which is a range of shades from pure white to pure black. Practice creating smooth transitions between different values and identify the subtle variations within each step. This exercise will help you develop a discerning eye for values within your subject matter.
2. Study Light and Shadow: Observe how light interacts with objects and surfaces in the real world. Look for highlights, mid-tones, and shadows. Understanding how light affects form and creates contrast will enable you to render objects convincingly and give your paintings a sense of depth.
3. Establish a Light Source: Imagine a consistent light source in your artwork, and consistently apply its effects on your objects or figures. This will help you determine where highlights and shadows should appear and maintain a cohesive lighting scheme throughout your painting.
4. Utilize Contrast: Incorporate a range of values in your compositions to create visual interest. Contrast between light and dark areas can draw the viewer's eye and add drama and impact to your artwork. Experiment with extreme contrasts for bold, striking effects, or subtle gradations for a softer, more nuanced mood.
5. Simplify Complex Forms: When confronted with complex subjects, simplify their forms into their basic value patterns. Identify the main areas of light and shadow and block them in first. This simplification will give you a solid foundation to work from and make the painting process more manageable.
6. Squint Your Eyes: Squinting at your subject matter or your work-in-progress can help you see the broader value patterns more clearly. By reducing details and focusing on the overall light and dark shapes, you can better evaluate the overall composition and ensure that your values are effectively conveying the desired depth and dimension.
Remember, value is as important as color in creating a visually compelling artwork. By understanding and effectively utilizing value, you can enhance the three-dimensionality of your paintings, evoke mood and atmosphere, and bring your subjects to life.
For more painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and additional resources, be sure to visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio. Our platform is dedicated to supporting artists like you in your artistic journey, offering a wealth of inspiration and educational materials to help you grow and refine your skills. Embrace the power of value and elevate your paintings to new heights!
Mastering Color Harmony: Enhancing Your Artistic Expression
Color is a powerful tool that can evoke emotions, convey moods, and bring your artwork to life. To create visually captivating and harmonious compositions, mastering color harmony is key. Here are some tips to help you enhance your artistic expression through color:
1. Understand the Color Wheel: Familiarize yourself with the color wheel, a circular diagram that organizes colors in a logical and harmonious order. Learn about primary colors (red, blue, and yellow), secondary colors (orange, green, and purple), and tertiary colors (combinations of primary and secondary colors). Understanding how colors relate to each other on the color wheel will guide your color choices.
2. Explore Color Schemes: Experiment with various color schemes to evoke different moods and atmospheres in your artwork. Some popular schemes include complementary (colors opposite each other on the color wheel), analogous (colors next to each other), and monochromatic (variations of a single color). Each scheme creates a distinct visual impact, so choose one that complements your desired artistic intent.
3. Consider Color Temperature: Colors can be categorized as warm (reds, oranges, yellows) or cool (blues, greens, purples). Understanding color temperature and how it influences perception is crucial. Warm colors tend to create a sense of energy, vibrancy, or warmth, while cool colors convey calmness, tranquility, or a sense of distance. Use this knowledge to evoke the desired mood or atmosphere in your artwork.
4. Create a Focal Point: Utilize color to guide the viewer's eye and highlight important elements or areas within your composition. Through color contrast, you can emphasize a focal point, making it visually compelling and engaging. Ensure that the focal point stands out by using contrasting colors, whether in value, saturation, or both.
5. Experiment with Color Harmonies: Play with various color harmonies to create unique and visually captivating effects. Try split-complementary (a main color and the two colors adjacent to its complement), triadic (three colors equally spaced on the color wheel), or tetradic (two sets of complementary colors) harmonies. These combinations can add intrigue and visual interest to your artwork.
6. Use Color Symbolism: Colors often carry symbolic meaning and cultural associations. Consider the emotional and psychological impact different colors can have on viewers. For example, red can signify passion or danger, while blue can evoke calmness or sadness. Use color symbolism intentionally to enhance the narrative or convey specific messages in your artwork.
By understanding how colors interact, utilizing color schemes, and playing with contrast and symbolism, you can elevate your artistic expression and create visually captivating compositions. For more painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and additional resources, visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio. Our platform offers a wealth of inspiration and educational materials to support your artistic growth and exploration. Let color be your ultimate tool for evoking emotions and expressing your unique artistic voice.
Unleash Your Inner Creativity: Embrace the Joy of the Process
One essential painting advice for finding motivation is to embrace the joy of the process and tap into your inner creativity. Here's some guidance to help you stay motivated and inspired:
1. Set Realistic Goals: Start by setting achievable goals for your painting practice. Break down larger goals into smaller, manageable milestones. Celebrate each accomplishment along the way, as this will keep you motivated and give you a sense of progress.
2. Find Inspiration Everywhere: Seek inspiration from various sources, including nature, art exhibitions, books, music, or even everyday life. Surround yourself with things that ignite your imagination and spark your creativity. Let these influences inspire new ideas and approaches in your artwork.
3. Experiment and Explore: Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try new techniques, mediums, or subjects. Experimentation opens doors to unexpected discoveries and can help you find your unique artistic voice. Embrace challenges and see them as opportunities for growth.
4. Practice Consistently: Dedicate regular time to painting, even when you don't feel particularly motivated. Consistency is key to improving your skills and deepening your connection with your art. Establish a routine that works for you and make painting an integral part of your daily or weekly schedule.
5. Seek Community and Support: Connect with fellow artists, either online or in person, to share experiences, seek feedback, and encourage each other. Join art groups, forums, or workshops where you can engage with like-minded individuals and draw inspiration from their journeys.
6. Embrace Mistakes and Learn from Them: Remember that mistakes are a natural part of the artistic process. Don't be discouraged by setbacks; instead, view them as valuable learning opportunities. Embrace the unexpected outcomes and see how they can lead you to new artistic directions and breakthroughs.
7. Celebrate Your Progress: Take time to reflect on how far you've come in your artistic journey. Look back at your early works and compare them to your current pieces. Recognize and celebrate the growth and improvement you've achieved. This reflection can serve as a powerful motivator and inspire you to keep pushing your boundaries.
Remember, painting is a personal expression of your creativity and passion. Allow yourself the freedom to enjoy the process without solely focusing on the end result. For further motivation, inspiration, and valuable resources, visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio. Our platform offers a wealth of painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and more to support and inspire you on your artistic journey. Embrace the joy of creating and unleash your inner creativity!
Tip: The Medium is a Message - Embrace the Power of Artistic Mediums
When creating art, it's essential to recognize that the choice of medium itself carries meaning and can greatly influence the message you convey. Here's a valuable tip to help you understand and harness the power of artistic mediums:
Explore Different Mediums: Experiment with a variety of artistic mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, pastels, or even digital tools. Each medium possesses unique characteristics and qualities that can evoke different emotions and create distinct visual effects. By exploring different mediums, you can find the one that best aligns with your artistic vision and the message you wish to communicate.
Consider Symbolism: Certain mediums carry inherent symbolism. For example, oil paints have a rich history and association with traditional masterpieces, while watercolors often evoke a sense of lightness and transparency. Think about how your chosen medium can enhance or convey the themes and emotions you want to express in your artwork.
Experiment with Mixed Media: Don't be afraid to combine multiple mediums in a single artwork. Mixed media art allows you to blend different materials and techniques, creating unique textures, layers, and visual surprises. This interdisciplinary approach can add depth and complexity to your message, allowing it to be interpreted in diverse ways.
Match the Medium with the Message: Each medium has its strengths and limitations. Consider how the characteristics of a particular medium can enhance or align with the concept or subject matter you're exploring. For instance, the bold, vibrant colors of acrylics could be well-suited for a lively, energetic composition, while the soft, subtle tones of watercolors might be perfect for capturing a delicate and dreamlike scene.
Experiment and Push Boundaries: Don't be afraid to push the boundaries of traditional mediums. Explore unconventional applications, techniques, or combinations of materials. Embrace innovative approaches and let your creativity guide you to new possibilities that challenge conventional norms and expand the expressive potential of your artworks.
Remember, the medium you choose communicates just as much as the subject matter and composition of your artwork. By embracing different artistic mediums, considering their symbolism, experimenting with mixed media, and aligning the medium with your message, you can create powerful and thought-provoking art. Expand your horizon by visiting our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio, where you'll find further painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and additional resources to explore the endless possibilities of artistic mediums. Let the medium become an integral part of your artistic narrative, captivating viewers and conveying your message with profound impact.
Tip: Find Inspiration in Everyday Life
As an artist, inspiration can be found in the seemingly mundane aspects of everyday life. Here's a valuable tip to help you discover beauty and creativity around you:
Practice Mindful Observation: Train yourself to be mindful and present in your surroundings. Slow down and take notice of the intricate details and moments that often go unnoticed. Pay attention to the interplay of light and shadow, the patterns in nature, the expressions on people's faces, or the textures of objects. By cultivating a keen sense of observation, you'll uncover a treasure trove of inspiration in the world around you.
Keep a Visual Journal: Carry a sketchbook or use a smartphone to capture visual snippets of the things that capture your attention. Whether it's a quick sketch, a photograph, or a written description, document these moments and ideas in your visual journal. This practice allows you to revisit and draw inspiration from your observations at a later time when starting new artworks.
Explore Different Environments: Break away from your usual settings and explore different environments. Visit parks, museums, cafes, or bustling city streets. Surround yourself with diverse sights, sounds, and experiences. By immersing yourself in new environments, you'll expose yourself to fresh perspectives and spark your imagination.
Find Beauty in the Ordinary: Train yourself to find beauty and intrigue in everyday objects and scenarios. Transform familiar objects or overlooked scenes into extraordinary subjects in your artwork. Whether it's a stack of books, a simple flower in a vase, or the play of light on a mundane street corner, seek out the extraordinary in the ordinary, and let it inspire your creative expression.
Experiment with Different Artistic Styles: Don't limit yourself to a single artistic style or approach. Explore different techniques, styles, and mediums to bring variety and freshness to your artworks. Try incorporating elements of realism, impressionism, abstraction, or any other style that resonates with you. Experimentation allows for growth and keeps your creative journey exciting and dynamic.
Remember, your surroundings are teeming with inspiration waiting to be discovered. Embrace mindful observation, maintain a visual journal, venture into new environments, find beauty in the ordinary, and experiment with different artistic styles. By seeking inspiration in everyday life, you'll infuse your artwork with authenticity, personal meaning, and a unique perspective. For more artistic resources and guidance, visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio, where you'll find additional painting tips, step-by-step instructions, art video tutorials, unconventional paint brushes, and a wealth of inspiration to nurture your creative spirit. Open your eyes and let the world around you ignite your artistic passion!
Tip: Master the Art of Hanging Art Paintings
Hanging art paintings is not just about finding an open spot on the wall and putting up a nail. It requires careful consideration of placement, aesthetics, and proper techniques to showcase your artwork to its fullest potential. Here are some best tips to help you master the art of hanging art paintings:
1. Plan the Layout: Before hammering any nails, consider the layout of your space. Determine the desired arrangement of your artworks - whether you want a single statement piece or a gallery-style display with multiple pieces. Use paper cutouts or painter's tape to mark the dimensions of your artworks on the wall, experimenting with different arrangements until you find the most visually pleasing arrangement.
2. Eye Level Rule: As a general guideline, the center of your artwork should be at eye level. This means the midpoint of the piece should be around 57 to 65 inches (145 to 165 cm) from the floor. This ensures comfortable viewing for most individuals. Remember to consider the average eye level of the people who will be viewing the artwork, which might vary in spaces where children or seated individuals are common.
3. Proper Support: Use appropriate hardware to hang your artwork securely. For heavier pieces, consider using wall anchors, screws, or picture-hanging hooks instead of nails. Choose hooks or hangers that can support the weight of your artwork. If unsure, consult a local hardware store or professional assistance to ensure proper support and prevent any damage to your walls.
4. Leveling: Use a level to ensure your artwork hangs straight. Crooked or misaligned paintings can disrupt the overall balance and aesthetic appeal. Take your time to ensure the artwork is straight and aligned with nearby furniture or architectural elements.
5. Lighting Considerations: Proper lighting can significantly enhance the visual impact of your paintings. Consider the lighting in the room and how it interacts with your artwork. Avoid placing paintings in direct sunlight as it can cause fading or damage. Experiment with different lighting fixtures, such as track lighting or adjustable wall sconces, to highlight your artwork and create the desired ambiance.
6. Create a Focal Point: Hang larger or more visually striking pieces in areas where they can serve as the focal point of the room. This can be above a fireplace, behind a seating area, or at the end of a hallway. A strategically placed artwork can add depth and character to any space.
7. Grouping Techniques: When creating a gallery-style display, consider the spacing between each artwork. Aim for consistent spacing, both horizontally and vertically, to maintain a cohesive look. Consider the overall balance of the grouping, mixing different sizes, styles, and orientations for visual interest.
Remember, hanging art paintings is an opportunity to elevate the visual appeal of your space and showcase your artwork in the best possible way. Apply these tips to create a harmonious display that enhances both the artwork and the environment. For further inspiration and assistance, visit our website at https://urartstudio.com by UrArtStudio, where you'll find more tips, insights, and resources on hanging art paintings as well as other aspects of the artistic journey. Let your artwork shine and captivate viewers with a well-executed display!
Questions and Answers
| Q: Hi Pete Thank you for the very inspiring lessons I would like to know if you are having the canvas on a table og if you are uing an asel. The very wet painting never run down the canvas when you paint. Also how long does it really take you to make the paintings....not just 10-20 minuts I think :o Bedst regards Birgit Andersen |
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| A: Q: I would like to know if you are having the canvas on a table or if you are uing an asel. A: I usually have small canvases layed on the table and larger ones either on the floor or on the wall. Q: Also how long does it really take you to make the paintings A: it depends on the size of the painting and difficulty of the composition |
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| Q: Is there a way to sort through the website for paintings and see only 36 x 48 or larger Thank you James |
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| Q: Do you have any art work to do with surfing or skate-boarding for a teenagers room |
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| Q: Mr.peter i have seen your work its osumme also artist i also want to work in abstract please help me out |
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| Q: How do you draft your ideas Or do you even sketch and just go straight to painting Because your type of art is what I like to paint or at least would like to. Im use to being a perfectionist in my art but i dont want that. I want to challenge myself and just paint and plan as I go. How do you do it |
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| A: I would have a blurry idea of what I would like to paint and after choosing the colors I would outline the subject first if need be or just begin with the background colors and add elements as I go along |
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Tip: Embrace Your Creative Journey and Paint with Passion
Creating art is not just about the final outcome; it's a transformative and fulfilling journey of self-expression. Here's a motivational tip to inspire and empower you on your painting adventures:
1. Embrace Imperfection: Remember that art is subjective, and imperfections are what make your work unique and personal. Don't be afraid to embrace and celebrate the quirks and unexpected outcomes in your paintings. Embrace the imperfections as opportunities for growth and experimentation, and let them add character and authenticity to your creations.
2. Paint with Passion: Infuse your paintings with your genuine emotions and passion. Create from a place of love, excitement, and inspiration. Let your artwork reflect your inner world and tell your unique story. When you paint with passion, your art will resonate with viewers on a deeper level.
3. Trust Your Creative Instincts: As an artist, you possess a unique creative voice. Trust your instincts and allow your intuition to guide your artistic choices. Experiment with different techniques, colors, and subjects that resonate with you. Follow your own path, and don't be swayed by external opinions or trends. Your creative intuition is a powerful force that can lead to extraordinary artistic breakthroughs.
4. Embrace the Learning Process: View each painting as an opportunity to learn and grow. Understand that every artwork you create, regardless of the outcome, contributes to your artistic development. Embrace the journey of continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement. Be open to trying new ideas, stepping out of your comfort zone, and exploring uncharted territories. Remember, it's through the process of creating that you uncover new techniques, refine your skills, and discover your artistic voice.
5. Celebrate Milestones: Acknowledge and celebrate each milestone along your artistic journey, no matter how small. Whether it's completing a challenging artwork, receiving recognition for your work, or simply finding joy and satisfaction in the creative process, take a moment to appreciate and celebrate your progress. These milestones are stepping stones that fuel your motivation and inspire you to keep pushing forward.
6. Connect with Fellow Artists: Surround yourself with a supportive community of fellow artists. Engage in art groups, workshops, or online forums where you can exchange ideas, receive constructive feedback, and draw inspiration from others. The support and camaraderie of like-minded individuals can provide valuable encouragement, motivation, and shared learning experiences.
7. Stay Curious and Inspired: Cultivate a sense of curiosity and a thirst for inspiration. Seek inspiration from diverse sources - nature, books, music, films, exhibitions, and everyday life. Keep exploring new artistic styles, visiting galleries, and immersing yourself in different cultural experiences. The more you expose yourself to new ideas and aesthetics, the more your artistic vision will evolve and flourish.
Remember, your artistic journey is a personal and transformative experience. Embrace imperfection, paint with passion, trust your instincts, celebrate milestones, connect with fellow artists, stay curious, and maintain a genuine love for creating art. The world is waiting to witness the beauty you bring to life through your paintings. So pick up that brush, let your creativity flow, and paint your heart out!
Creating Stunning and Creative Special Effects in Acrylic Abstract Paintings on Canvas:
If you're looking to add an extra level of visual interest and intrigue to your acrylic abstract paintings on canvas, incorporating special effects can truly make your artwork stand out. Here are some tips to help you unleash your creativity and achieve stunning results:
1. Experiment with Texture: Acrylic paints are incredibly versatile and can be manipulated to create various textures. Explore different techniques such as applying thick impasto layers, using palette knives, or adding texture mediums like gels or modeling paste. These techniques can add depth and dimension to your abstract paintings, creating a visually captivating effect.
2. Incorporate Metallics and Iridescent Colors: Introduce metallic or iridescent acrylic paints into your artwork to add a touch of shimmer and visual intrigue. These paints reflect light in fascinating ways, creating a captivating play of colors and enhancing the overall depth and vibrancy of your abstract compositions. Experiment with metallic gold, silver, bronze, or iridescent colors to achieve eye-catching effects.
3. Explore Pouring Techniques: Acrylic pouring is a popular technique that produces mesmerizing abstract patterns and effects. Mix your acrylic paints with pouring mediums or flow improvers to create a fluid consistency that can be poured or dripped onto the canvas. Tilt the canvas to manipulate the flowing paint, allowing beautiful marbling, cells, and organic forms to emerge. This technique offers endless possibilities for creating unique and visually stunning effects.
4. Use Masking and Stencils: Utilize masking techniques or stencils to create distinct shapes or patterns within your abstract artwork. Apply painter's tape, masking fluid, or cut out stencils to cover specific areas of the canvas before painting. This allows you to create crisp lines, negative spaces, or intricate designs when the masking is removed. Experiment with combining different techniques to achieve multi-layered and dynamic compositions.
5. Play with Glazing and Layering: Glazing involves layering transparent or translucent colors over dried paint layers to create depth and luminosity. Apply thin glazes of transparent acrylic paint, thinned with glazing mediums, to build up layers of color and achieve a captivating play of light and shadow. This technique can create a sense of depth and complexity in your abstract paintings.
6. Experiment with Resists: Resists are substances that repel paint and create interesting effects when applied to the canvas. Wax, masking fluid, or even simple household items like salt can be used as resists. Apply the resist to specific areas before painting, and when the resist is removed, it reveals unique patterns and textures in your artwork.
7. Add Mixed Media Elements: Embrace mixed media by incorporating other materials into your acrylic abstract paintings. Explore adding collage elements, found objects, or textured materials like fabric or paper to create captivating layers and textures. The combination of acrylic paint with mixed media can add a dynamic and visually stimulating dimension to your artwork.
Remember, the key to achieving stunning and creative special effects in your acrylic abstract paintings on canvas is experimentation and embracing the unpredictable nature of the medium. Allow yourself to take risks, push boundaries, and let your imagination run wild. By incorporating these techniques and exploring new possibilities, you'll unlock immense potential for creating captivating and visually intriguing abstract artworks. Let the special effects become a powerful tool in expressing your unique artistic vision.
Interesting Art Fact:
Did you know that the world's largest art museum, the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, houses over 38,000 artworks and spans an impressive area of 782,910 square feet? It is home to iconic masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People." With its extensive collection and rich history, the Louvre Museum stands as a testament to the incredible depth and diversity of artistic expression throughout the ages.
Every artist starts as a beginner, and the path to mastery is paved with dedication
Every artist starts as a beginner, and the path to mastery is paved with dedication, persistence, and self-belief. Here's some encouraging advice to inspire you on your artistic journey:
1. Embrace Your Uniqueness: Remember that your creative voice and perspective are unique. Embrace your individuality and don't compare yourself to others. Your art has the power to captivate, inspire, and touch others in ways that only you can achieve. Celebrate your own artistic style and trust in your creative instincts.
2. Embrace the Learning Process: Growth as an artist is a lifelong journey. Embrace the learning process and be open to experimentation and exploration. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, as they are valuable lessons that contribute to your development. Each stroke of the brush, each sketch, and each creation brings you closer to discovering new techniques, styles, and possibilities.
3. Celebrate Your Progress: Take the time to acknowledge and celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Every artwork you create is an achievement and a reflection of your dedication and passion. Celebrate the milestones along the way, whether it's mastering a challenging technique, receiving positive feedback, or simply experiencing the joy of creating. Cherish and appreciate the growth you achieve through your artistic endeavors.
4. Stay Inspired and Curious: Feed your artistic spirit by staying inspired and curious. Seek inspiration from various sources such as nature, literature, music, or other artists. Visit galleries, museums, and exhibitions to immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity of art. Allow yourself to be open to new ideas, styles, and perspectives. A continuously curious and inspired mindset fuels your artistic fire and keeps your creativity flowing.
5. Surround Yourself with Supportive Communities: Connect with fellow artists and supportive communities that understand and appreciate the artistic journey. Engage in art groups, classes, workshops, or online platforms where you can share your work, receive constructive feedback, and learn from others. The encouragement and camaraderie of like-minded individuals can provide motivation, inspiration, and valuable insights to help you grow as an artist.
6. Believe in Yourself: Above all, believe in yourself and your artistic abilities. Trust that you have the talent and potential to create meaningful and impactful artwork. Allow self-doubt to transform into self-belief. Remember that every renowned artist was once a beginner, and they achieved success by nurturing their creativity, persevering through challenges, and maintaining unwavering faith in their abilities.
Embrace your unique artistic journey, celebrate your progress, and always remember that your creativity has the power to make a difference. Trust in your abilities, stay inspired, and keep creating art that brings joy and inspiration to yourself and others.
Harnessing the Transformative Power of Creativity
Creativity is a remarkable force that has the power to transform lives and unleash boundless possibilities. Embrace your artistic journey, and let your imagination soar to new heights. Discover the joy and fulfillment that comes from tapping into your inner artist. Here's an encouraging advice to inspire you:
Advice: Embrace the Transformative Power of Creativity
Creativity resides within each of us, waiting to be unleashed. Embrace the transformative power of creativity, and let it guide you on a remarkable journey of self-expression and personal growth. Here's how:
1. Embrace Fearlessness: Take bold steps outside your comfort zone and embrace fearless experimentation. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, as they often lead to unexpected discoveries and breakthroughs. Embrace the unknown and let your creativity thrive in uncharted territories.
2. Cultivate a Curious Mindset: Stay curious and cultivate a hunger for knowledge and inspiration. Explore different art forms, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, and be open to new experiences. Allow the wonders of the world to fuel your imagination and broaden your artistic horizons.
3. Trust Your Intuition: Listen to your inner voice and trust your artistic instincts. Your intuition is a powerful compass that can guide you towards creating authentic and meaningful artwork. Embrace your unique artistic vision and let it shine through in your creations.
4. Embrace the Journey: Artistic growth is a continuous journey rather than a destination. Embrace the process and enjoy every step along the way. Recognize that progress occurs gradually, and each stroke of the brush or pencil brings you closer to mastery. Celebrate small victories and allow your passion for art to fuel your perseverance.
5. Connect with the Artistic Community: Surround yourself with fellow artists and join supportive artistic communities. Engage in conversations, seek feedback, and share your artistic journey. The encouragement and guidance of like-minded individuals can be a tremendous source of inspiration and motivation.
6. Nurture Self-Expression: Use art as a medium for self-expression and a way to communicate your thoughts, emotions, and unique perspective. Allow your artwork to tell your story and leave a lasting impact on others. Embrace vulnerability and authenticity, as they are powerful catalysts for creating meaningful art.
Remember, creativity knows no boundaries. Embrace the transformative power of creativity, and let your imagination flourish. Discover the joy and fulfillment that comes from expressing your innermost thoughts and emotions through art. Unleash your inner artist, and embark on a soul-stirring journey that will enrich your life and leave an indelible mark on the world.
Unleash Creativity with Precision: Elevate Your Abstract Art Painting using Masking Tape
Discover the transformative power of masking tape as a versatile tool to unlock precision and unleash your creativity in abstract art painting. At UrArtStudio.com, we demystify the techniques and possibilities of using masking tape in your artwork. Explore the seamless integration of sharp lines, defined edges, and intricate patterns, adding depth and dimension to your abstract compositions. Whether you seek a controlled contrast or a deliberate composition, masking tape offers a reliable ally in refining your artistic vision. Join us as we delve into the artistry of abstract painting with masking tape, where precision meets innovation, enabling you to create bold and captivating masterpieces. Step into a world of limitless possibilities, as you explore the interplay between chaos and structure, unveiling the transformative potential of masking tape in your artistic repertoire.
Embrace Creative Freedom: Break Boundaries and Make Your Own Rules
Experience the exhilarating journey of artistic liberation as you break boundaries and make your own rules. At UrArtStudio.com, we encourage you to embrace the power of creative freedom and challenge the status quo. Discover the joy of unleashing your unique artistic voice, unfettered by conventions and expectations. Dare to explore unconventional techniques, experiment with different styles, and forge your own path in the world of art. Empower your imagination to soar beyond limits, as you create authentic and thought-provoking masterpieces that reflect your true essence. Join us as we celebrate individuality, creativity, and the audacity to defy norms. Awaken the artist within, make your own rules, and embark on an extraordinary artistic journey that knows no boundaries.
Brushstrokes of Inspiration: Transcending Words to Create Art
Unlock the captivating synergy between storytelling and painting as you venture into a world where stories and poems inspire your artistic endeavors. At UrArtStudio.com, we encourage you to harness the power of narratives and verses, transcending words to give life to your artistic visions. Explore the depths of emotions, the nuances of characters, and the vivid imagery spun by a story or poem, allowing them to ignite your creative spark. With skilled guidance from our instructors, you'll learn to translate the essence of these literary works onto the canvas, bringing their magic to life through brushstrokes and color. Immerse yourself in the fluidity of storytelling and the evocative power of poetry, as you create art that encapsulates the essence of the written word. Join our artistic community where literature and painting merge, and experience the transformative journey of capturing the essence of stories and poems through your own unique artistic expression.
Building a Solid Foundation: Crafting a Framework for Your Painting Process
Create a framework that sets the stage for your painting process and aids in your artistic journey. Establishing a strong foundation will bring clarity, structure, and purpose to your artwork, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling creative experience.
Start by defining your objectives and envisioning the final outcome of your painting. Consider the theme, mood, and message you wish to convey, allowing them to shape your artistic decisions throughout the process. Develop a clear concept or plan that acts as a guiding light, providing direction and focus as you bring your vision to life.
Next, explore and experiment with different techniques, materials, and color palettes that align with your artistic intent. Sketch rough drafts or create thumbnail studies to refine your composition and explore possibilities before diving into the final piece. This allows you to make well-informed decisions and build confidence before committing to the canvas.
Consider establishing a routine or schedule for your painting sessions, allocating dedicated time to immerse yourself in the creative process. Embrace both discipline and flexibility, allowing room for spontaneous inspiration while maintaining a structured approach to your work.
Document your progress along the way, capturing reference photos, sketches, and notes to track your artistic development. Regular self-reflection and critique enable you to identify areas for improvement, leading to growth and refinement in your technique.
Lastly, celebrate the completion of each artwork and take time to reflect on the lessons learned during the process. Use these insights to continually refine and enhance your framework, ensuring continuous growth and fulfillment in your painting practice.
With a well-crafted framework, you lay the groundwork for artistic success, providing a roadmap for your painting process and nurturing the evolution of your artistic voice. Embrace the journey, invest in the foundation, and watch your creative endeavors thrive.
Colors in Harmony: Exploring the Effects of Colors in Acrylic Abstract Painting
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the whimsical world of acrylic abstract painting, where colors take center stage. Discover the profound impact that colors can have on your artistic expression, as they breathe life into your abstract creations.
With acrylic paints as your medium of choice, embark on a vibrant journey of self-expression. Explore the vast palette of colors at your disposal, from bold primaries to delicate pastels. Witness the enchanting interplay between hues as you layer and blend them, giving birth to captivating visual narratives.
Let the colors guide your artistic decisions, as they possess the power to evoke emotions, convey energy, and shape the overall mood of your artwork. Gradually build layers of paint, observing how different intensities, opacities, and textures interact harmoniously.
Embrace the principles of color theory to enhance your acrylic abstract paintings. Dive into the realm of complementary, analogous, or monochromatic color schemes, strategically applying colors to amplify desired effects. Delve into the interplay of warm and cool tones, understanding their ability to evoke specific emotions and create visual balance.
Visit our website, https://urartstudio.com, for a wealth of inspiration, tips, and tutorials devoted to acrylic abstract painting techniques. Discover the boundless possibilities of colors and unleash your artistic voice. Let the breath of your creativity flow through vibrant pigments as you embark on an exhilarating journey of self-expression. Elevate your acrylic abstract paintings to new heights, captivating viewers with the mesmerizing effects of colors.
ABSTRACT ART IS COMPLEX TO EXPLAIN Live Discussion Group
Abstract art is a captivating and complex form of visual expression that challenges traditional conventions and pushes the boundaries of creativity. Unlike representational art, which aims to depict recognizable subjects, abstract art embraces non-representational forms and conceptual ideas. It invites viewers to embark on a journey of interpretation and personal experience, engaging with the artwork on an emotional and intellectual level.
At the heart of abstract art lies the exploration of form, line, color, texture, and composition—the fundamental elements of art. Artists utilize these elements in innovative and thought-provoking ways to convey their unique perspectives and evoke specific feelings or reactions. Each brushstroke, drip, or mark on the canvas carries intention and significance, contributing to the overall aesthetic and meaning of the artwork.
Abstract art provides artists with the freedom to explore new realms of creativity, untethered from the constraints of depicting reality. It encourages experimentation, allowing artists to express their emotions, ideas, and concepts in unconventional and impactful ways. By embracing abstraction, artists can tap into their imagination, capturing the essence of a subject rather than its literal representation.
The principles of design also play a crucial role in abstract art. Balance, harmony, contrast, rhythm, and repetition are key elements that artists manipulate to create compositions that are visually appealing and visually engaging. The interplay between positive and negative space, the juxtaposition of vibrant and muted colors, and the dynamic relationships between various forms and shapes—all contribute to the overall aesthetic experience of abstract art.
If you're intrigued by the world of abstract art or interested in exploring your own creative journey, consider visiting our website at https://urartstudio.com. At UrArtStudio, we provide a wealth of helpful information, art-related articles, painting tips, and inspiration to enhance your understanding and appreciation of art. Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, our platform offers resources to ignite your imagination, expand your artistic knowledge, and connect with a community of fellow art enthusiasts.
Join us on our website, explore our gallery of abstract art, and delve into the fascinating world of artistic expression. Discover the boundless possibilities of abstract art and unleash your own creativity. With UrArtStudio, you can embark on an artistic adventure that will inspire, inform, and empower you as you navigate the captivating realm of abstract art.
