The tortured artist is a timeless stereotype; if you see an artist in media, you can be sure they would have mental health issues. Similarly, those characterized as having mood disorders are described as creatives—whether it be a writer, painter, or musician. Are artists depressed, and if so why? There is a link between creativity…
Creativity is essential for creating great art, but high level creativity isn’t always on tap; most of the time, we need to wait for inspiration to strike before finding the motivation to complete a creative project. There are, however, some fun ways to spark inspiration when you’re running low on creative juice. Deciding where to…
Applied Art or Fine Art? This is a question often asked by collectors, art lovers, and students alike. However, within the art world, this is an often contentious subject. The term “art” covers a rather broad spectrum, and can include everything from commercial art, to the work of the masters like Michelangelo and Picasso. So,…
Your paintings are absolutely amazing. Even better, you know it! You want your paintings shown in a gallery, but do you know how? I mean, how do you even approach an art gallery to show your paintings? That is a tough question to answer, especially when, while you create beautiful artwork, you have no idea…
There seems to be a stereotype that has been around for years and years; this is that artists are notoriously bad at math. Although this appears to be the truth in some cases, not many people try to find out the reasoning behind it. So, why are artists bad at math? Artists can be bad…
Have you ever seen a piece of art and thought it was perfect? Not just perfect in its execution but literally perfect. Idealized art depicts subjects in a way that depicts an ideal beauty or standard. A Greek sculpture such as Venus de Milo by Praxiteles or Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man are examples of…
Art contests are a great way for emerging artists to get their work noticed by the public, or at least they would be if the entire system wasn’t pure evil hell-bent on sucking every ounce of creativity and confidence out of your soul! If you’re strongly considering spending your hard-earned money and time on an…
Conceptual art can be an ambiguous art form and difficult to understand, especially if you are new to the art world. But it does have its appeal. Conceptual art is important in the evolution of contemporary art. Conceptual art is an art form that is all about the idea itself. In conceptualism, there is more…
Becoming a professional artist takes a substantial amount of work and commitment, but it’s definitely possible. One of the biggest questions to ask yourself, however, is if you would rather get a formal education by going to art school or develop your skills by teaching yourself. Attending art school vs. being self-taught are two very…