While pursuing the art of acrylic painting, it becomes quite obvious that cleaning the brushes is not only an issue of hygiene, but it is an important part of the painting process. A well-known problem of having dried acrylic paint on a brush brings frustration to new as well as professional hobbyists. I have learnt…
One afternoon experimenting in my studio I managed to create a wonderful synergy. That of cobalt blue and burnt sienna. The strong and deep earthy green I got od met across any other greens I mixed all all of my life. Such serendipity would be viewed as a happy accident , it would also open…
Graphic design has never been merely about aesthetics; it has always focused on the transmission of meaning and art of doing so creatively. In this post, we will concentrate on the basic principles of graphic design composition, while analyzing what makes a design commercially effective. If you are an aspiring designer or a professional, learning…
Although it has been branded as non-objective and non-representational, abstract art incorporates medium which diverges from portraying realistic scenes and actual objects. Non-objective art disregards the literal painting as it uses two dimensional shapes, colors and textures to convey messages and feelings which are different from realism and figurative art where the ultimate goal is…
I recollect the day I arrived with my first-ever Chromebook, astounded by its design and the idea of cloud synchronization. Unfortunately, things turned sour as soon as I recognized that my older printer would not work with my new Chromebook. After many failed tries and endless forum searches and help guides, I learned about my…
Digital artists have multiple outlets at their disposal as the digital art landscape continues to experience exponential growth. The evolution of technology allows us to exist in a phase where art and digital are deeply connected and this basis attracts someone who loves both art and technology. In this introduction, we will get in touch…
This exploration is intended for people who like using the … in our case, grid systems layout throughout the entire design process of their projects. Grids serve as the basic building blocks used to provide structure and coherence to a design which are crucial for people who work in graphic design, web design and other…
Renaissance Revisited: Contemporary interpretations of time-honored techniques shows the relationship that both the modern art and crafts as well as architecture share with the great innovations in artistic skills that characterize the Renaissance. The Renaissance, in this context, is defined as the four hundred years between the fourteen and the seventeen century when certain techniques…