The contemporary art world has entered a new realm due to globalization which has also influenced how art is made, enjoyed or how it is shared between different regions and countries. We have noticed in the past decade or so that contemporary art is no longer confined to galleries and borders but rather contemporary art…
Daily sketching is an activity that I started almost idiosyncratically after realizing that I should go beyond just photography and start portraying the world in a more intimate and detailed manner. What began as a random decision turned into a commitment which I would later refer to as a habit wherein my artistic skills were perfected…
Think about the moment you hand an artist a gift and your friend is smiling excitedly. You look satisfied because it is that moment in your life when you know that the gift is ideal for the recipient. It’s not only about the gift; it is also about the regard one has for the receiver’s…
The changes in political and social conditions across different time frames can be appreciated and understood through the various art movements that arose during that specific time period, and to decipher their evolving nature the sociocultural context of those eras serves as a fundamental backdrop. Movements in art often accumulate together, encapsulating a certain prevalent…
Normally, a better and a more intricate way of painting which can be referred to as “working with impasto” is used. With great thickness of paint, I spread it out on the canvas which is also the main principle of this technique. My paints also give my finished painting a textured surface which enables others…
Anatomical proportions assist an artist in representing human models without distortion. Given that humans are three dimensional figures, accurate reproduction of their likenesses requires a high degree of skill among the artists. This article will discuss the meaning of body proportions, their development over time, as well as their use in the creative and medical…
What if I told you that you can give life to a work of art using only black, white, and all the hues of gray in between. This is the defintion of the ‘Grisaille’ painting technique, where a broad range of shades on the grayscale is used to create vision and dimensionality in an artwork….
The era of digital imperialism stands in stark contrast to the past. Here, I hasten to share with you a collection of 10 incredible sites where along with commercial use for the projects, beautiful free stock photos can be accessed. Visual content is crucial when attracting attention and delivering a message, especially in digital marketing,…
The relation between colours and the human brain has gained a lot of scientific interest over the years to explain how colours influence our emotional response, cognition, and behavior. The brain handles color in complex neural connections, which determine various mental and physiological functions. It has been shown that people can feel different emotions depending…
You are looking at two graphite drawings. Both are impressive and well made but one of them appears to stand out more with charm and depth than the other. How come? Well, it’s not so much to do with the skill of the artist or the quality of graphite pencils, but rather the paper. This…
As a strong supporter of the benefits of interior design as well as an avid travel lover, I have always been curious to find the sweet spot between the two and that is how I did it, through colors. Picture this, you walk into a room that has been painted blue or green, not excessively…
You may learn how to blend fall landscape colors to turn your garden into a stunning autumn scene by simply following this guide that breaks it down into steps, tips, and techniques. The ultimate goal of this is to effectively master fall colors, right from the rich reds and oranges to the yellow and purples…