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Article by sehrish ch

Traditional Painting and Digital Art

Pakistan is one of those undeveloped counties who are facing problems of lacking basic necessasities like education, food, health facilities and many more so the question that arises that how we think about art in Pakistan. Well first of all I would like to clear the concept of art; art is a way of self expression that can be in any medium. It can be in form of music, performing arts, poetry and painting is one of them. Painting is not just a decoration peace in order to decorate wall infect it is a medium of expression in which artist being a keen observer of society express himself. Through forms and colors he expresses the negative and positive attitudes of society. Painting is a medium in which artist argues with the help of colors and form. Painting always takes importance for viewer because of its topic. Being an underdeveloped country our society is full of topics. Western world are lack of topics because of their easy luxurious life. Great art never comes from easiness it’s always come from passion and specific psychological condition of the artist weather it’s restless, agony, pain, or in happiness. Purpose of painting is to express the idea that is in the mind of an artist to express the true emotions.Development in information technology is also effecting on contemporary art. There was a time when traditional artist use paints, brushes, canvases as a tool of painting but now we find Paint and Brush, Coral Draw, Adobe Photoshop and Dream Weaver as a range of colorful software that has assisted designers, photographers and artists to groping the real meaning out and engrave the real shape and color they want to demonstrate. Moreover Video Installations and Multimedia freedom has enabled an artist to speak out at the highest volume with all the strength and energy, but at the same time this practice has stolen the brush and palette from artist’s hand and the canvas that was a companion in dark solitude during the excruciating moments of creativity. That tradition of solid feelings also vanished behind the electronic picture- tubes and plasma-screens. But the point is that what ever medium artist is using in order to create painting it should be result of same psychological labor or distress that was in ancient era. It should give the same psychological relaxation as a traditional painter gets while using traditional tools. If an artist is comfortable in its expression than does not matter weather its click of mouse left right or stroke of traditional brush. Today with all electronic assistance modern artist is in restless soul because he lost his individuality due to the electronic media. He is not fully successful in expressing himself infect he is lost some where in realm of digital art. Sehrish chauhdary Artist and an art teacher.

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Article by Jude Charlotte

Art is a fine expression of emotions and feelings on canvas. It ass the power of transforming a simple commodity like tapestry into an exclusive work of art. An art tapestry provides a melange of elegant home decor that suits most homes.

Wall art tapestries are a combination of luxury and good taste and help you adorn your house with a rich look. A wall hanging art offers an alternative to the traditional fine art painting. Popular and classical paintings can be reproduced through breathtaking textile design to provide an impressive look to your home. Examples include Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and Raphael’s Cherubs.

Amongst the first style to be translated into tapestry from canvas was Fran

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Article by Eugene Novikoff

There are a lot of people who have been practicing various forms of art and known as an artist. It is said that anything that is created with vivid imagination is an art. Art is actually a skill of delivering something of high definition. By high definition, we mean that art is not an easy task and not everybody can become an artist. The people with great creative instinct and ability can only create something in form of art. However, every art has its typical rules or techniques and the people with creative instinct in order to practice their talent in a more effective way, go to the art academy where a lot of art courses are provided.

These art academies provide both theoretical and practical knowledge of art to the students. In different parts of the world, the form of art is different and so are the techniques. However, but one thing is common in every form of art, from every corner of the world is the creativity. It is the basic requirement, without which art can’t exist. Art is a very effective form of communication that builds healthy relationships between or among the people sharing same kinds of interests.Painting is a very popular form of art where paint, pigment, color or other medium are applied to a surface. Usually, this medium is applied to the base with a brush where other objects may also be used. In the field of art, both the act and the result are described by the painting. Canvas, wood, glass, lacquer, walls, paper, clay or concrete are the various surfaces on which people do paintings. Though many paintings can be decorated with gold leaf, however some modern paintings incorporate other kinds of resources such as sand, clay, and scraps of paper.

Paintings are actually the modes of expressions. The painters are the experts in portraying expressions or thoughts into their canvas and thus, give it a new shape. In order to portray the significant and conceptual intent of the painter, certain aesthetics are used, such as drawing, composition or abstraction. Paintings can be of various natures, such as photographic, abstract, naturalistic and representational, with narrative content, symbolism, emotion or be of political nature. All these skills can be learnt at art academy. You can opt for art courses of your choice.

However, whether it’s painting or other form of art, it has been assumed by some people as it belongs to some social classes and thus, often excludes others. Here art is considered as an activity of the upper-class associated with wealth, as they have the capability to obtain art and the leisure required to chase or enjoy it to the fullest. Thus, it is that art is an expensive affair and only the rich can afford to it.Ultimately, we can say that art can imply a sense of skill or mastery of a particular medium that involves an act of expressing feelings, thoughts and observations in a creative way. In order to express meaning with immediacy or depth, it can also be described as the developed and efficient use of a language.

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Article by Nick Chen

A sculpture could be art, a coffe table could be art, a pottery could be art, even shoes could be art. Art can be created in many forms. Art is subjective in many cases, it is hard to classify a piece of work is art or not as art has so many different styles. Art has many forms and many nuances that lend it its own unique meaning. The most common and more popolarly seen art I believe is canvas art. Artists express their ideas on various kinds of canvas to do their artwork and how the art turns out also depends on the materials and medium used to paint. Such as oil paintings, watercolors and so on. It can be different types of art due to the materials. .

Artwoks usually are created in distinctive styles or artists could use a combination of styles for their works. If you want to buy oil painting reproductions, you need to know what is the popular famous paintings and also check some art styles and choose a style that match your home or office well. The pieces of canvas art you purchase must fit the d

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Article by Dennis Speer

Evolution of Juried Art Exhibitions in a Digital Age

By Dennis Speer

The Juried Art process that we know today was morphed over thousands of years, with its roots deep in the great civilizations of Ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. The medium du jour was focused on sculpture, architecture and, to a lesser degree, painting. A tincture of time would provide for the development of a sophisticated process that would eventually create an atmosphere for inclusion and exclusion of art works and even the artists that created them. The system would create an aura of reputation that artists would come to depend on to generate sales and justify prices they would garner from sales resulting from the exhibitions.

Art exhibitions have purpose. They provide a display of the style and technique of contributing artists and the trends the arts are taking. Over years they helped define the general periods in art form that have been measured in history. The types of exhibition are:

by Maison Casol

Welcome to the Modern Art movement of Abstract Art. This work was written to try and help you get an essence of how Abstract Art originated and to summarize what it was about. Abstract Art was just one of the art style to prevail over the last century. Hopefully from studying these writings you will be able to discover how one current art movement induced another art movement of the time. You will be able to learn how certain modern art methods were notably influential in the production and vision of a new modern art movement. We have seen Expressionism, Impressionism, Fauvism, minimalist, Op Art, Pop Art, Surrealism Post impressionism, and other Abstract art movements. Now it is time to read about the art movement of Abstract Art. Please enjoy the piece:

The Avant-garde painting style of abstract art started early last century. Abstract art is distinct from other art genres because of the fact that it blurs the boundries of many other painting styles.

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One illustration of abstract art blurring the lines between other Modern Art movements is when Cubism or Futurism was first conceived. Critics regarded both of these art genres as abstract.

The basis for these modern art movements being termed as, ‘Abstract Art’ was due to their qualities of taking the non visual aspects of an object and portraying that quality within the visual element of the painting. One example is ‘emotions’. Emotions can’t be seen but can be interpreted by the artist and therefore portrayed within the painting, this was seen as abstract.

The meaning of Abstract art these days is more suited to that of Abstract Expressionism whereby an artist will express their creativity through a subconscious process, resulting in a painting that is non-objective and non-representational.

This leads to the definition of Abstract art. Abstract art is purely non-objective and non-representational. I.e. it isn’t based on any visual aspect of an object. An object isn’t even considered at any point during the creation process of a piece of Abstract art.

Artists that are deemed as Abstract art artists are the likes of Wassily Kandinsky (who’s art is also deemed as Expressionism). Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Barnett Newman and Franz Kline (Who’s art is deemed as Abstract Expressionism). Piet Mondrian (Who’s art is deemed as De Stijl). Bridget Riley (Who’s art is deemed as Op Art).

by Beo Beyond

If you are an art lover, free art galleries will make you happy. You can visit a number of  galleries online.

Art today holds a different concept from that of its past. It is amazing to see how it has evolved over the years. By browsing online you can view some a few great free art galleries. Some online art galleries are absolutely free. You can spend hours going through a particular art gallery.  Best of all you could choose your most preferred gallery. Free art galleries allow you to view art according to your convenience. 

There may be times when you will be too busy to visit an art exhibition. There could be times where you could skip the date of an art event too. However, if you visit galleries online you will never miss out on anything. Furthermore, you don’t even have to visit an art exhibition. The same time you use for travelling to an exhibition can be used to admire art online. You will truly appreciate art work if you visit free art galleries. These galleries give you ample opportunities for you to visit your favourite gallery.  Magnificent pieces of art can be viewed online.

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Online art galleries give you a chance to view standard quality artwork. The galleries have painting made by artists from all over the world.  You could always post your artwork online. Your art will be viewed by thousands everyday. Online art galleries enable you to take the correct decision. Online art galleries give you the right selling tips too.  These galleries also offer room for discussions to take place. By registering yourself online you will be alerted about the upcoming art events too. Your artwork will never be erased from an online art gallery. Unless you would want it to. Therefore, you have the advantage of showcasing your art for a long period of time. Unlike exhibition, where your art is displayed for a limited period. Online art galleries make it easier for buyers to make a purchase. Online art galleries act as a genuine liason between artists and buyers. Moreover buyers who purchase artwork online receive the best. Each artwork sold online is genuine. In addition, online art galleries connect different artists together. Artist can view artwork done by others at any time. Online art galleries make it easy for buyers to purchase what they like. Furthermore, the buying options online follow a systematic procedure. In addition to this the steps to buy a piece of art online is easy. You can see art everywhere. However, the beauty of art can best be viewed online. Online art galleries enable you to make your dreams come true.

by David Jones

‘The Milk Maid’ by the baroque master Jan Vermeer in the eighteenth century saw the dawn of the Canvas art culture in the society. Painting abstract or real objects in a way that depicts a different dimension of art altogether became a thing of fancy amongst the many artists in those times and the saga continued therein. Many artists were born and their art were soon recognized as a commercially significant asset. Art enthusiasts or simply someone who wants to decorates their home, whoever the buyer may be; wall art and canvas art have always had a high-on demand market amongst people all over the world. Buying genuine wall art either for places of commercial importance or for residences was not as convenient as it is today. Today we have the liberty to sit back in our chairs in front of our computers, have a look through the various art pictures displayed on canvas art selling websites, and click on those that suit your individual tastes in creative art and have them shipped to your door. For those who have not much experience in the art selection format here are some general descriptions of the world famous canvas art styles:

• Abstract Art:

This is a complex form of art that not all can truly identify and distinguish. It is a form of canvas art that is an epitome of creative or graphical imagination. It is a vision of the world or of the unseen through the eyes of the artist. If you are looking for something unique and capturing you must go for the Abstract styles of wall art.

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• Animal Art:

Showcasing the plethora of angles of wilderness and beastliness in the many animals found in nature can be truly difficult and noteworthy at the same time. These are art forms that result from detailed observations, a lot of patience, a true admiration for the nature’s beastly participants and a pinch of creative imagination. If you like your home or office to have a taste of this mysterious and adventurous beastly lifestyle and unsaid emotions, go for animal art.

• Cityscape Art:

Building a city is an art in itself. Now, with a cityscape art that artist enhances this image and beautifies the landscapes and structural organization of the various elements of a city thus making it as picturesque as the nature itself. If you are looking for art that enlivens the living atmosphere in a room go for a cityscape art.

• Landscape Art:

As the name suggests, these are those areas of the Earth that man yearns to live in. These are the depictions of those scenery found in nature that personify paradise, as man has never seen one for real. If you want to bring a slice of the undying beauty of everything natural, colorful and energizing, go for landscape art.

• Floral Art:

Flowers have never failed to make people smile when either faced with in reality or in paintings. An artist of the floral art genre intensifies the various glorious shades of color in the different variety of flowers found in nature thus making it a true soul soother. If you are a vivid fan of color and softness of floral elements, you can go for a floral wall art.

If you are on a budget, you have good options of discounted art shopping on certain websites online. You simply have to give an apt search term in your search engine and you can find truly worthwhile online dealers of discounted canvas art.

A light saber fight sequence with the flavor of a Hong Kong martial arts action movie. This short is set in a dense forest, where a young man, willing to leave his loved ones behind to help fight in the Revolution, clashes with an enemy in a battle where only one will remain standing. Music by Denez Prigent and a monologue extracted from an authentic Civil War love letter written in 1861, help to set the tone for this movie.

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by L. Marie

Artwork for sale that is most sought by stores to serve as decoration to their shop is usually pop art paintings. Most of the subjects in this art pieces are used to match the kind of business in operation. These art pieces are not just set on the wall to serve as an ornate to the shop but anyone can easily identify its relation to the store.

Famous figures in the field of pop art wall paintings are Roy Lichteinstein, David Hockney, and Andy Warhol. These artworks for sale which represent the popular arts that people see on television can be caricatures or sketch of public figures- be it political or showbiz personalities. Advertisements that we see in magazines can be translated to pop arts, too. However, the most apt to decorate boy’s room is pop art wall paintings of comic strips. Usually, these are painted in bright colors where subjects are vivid and easily recognizable unlike cubism painting which objects are made up of geometric shapes or abstracts painting that are just brush strokes of usually different colors. Figures of pop art might not look deep in expression like that of other kinds of artwork for sale because viewing the art piece per se does not usually entail much interpretation. They are but merely copies of everyday objects and subjects we see around.

Artwork for sale like that of pop art is the most saleable among businesses. We see this kind of art pieces in dining restaurants. We see paintings hanging on the wall which are evenly scattered in the room to make the customers more excited to dine. An example of pop art wall painting that is an exact copy from advertisement is Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s tomato juice box that is displayed in Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The object painted looks so real that if you would see it hanging on a wooden wall which is similar to the painted wood background of the frame, you might mistake it for a real Campbell’s box misplaced on the wall. Another masterpiece of Andy Warhol is another Campbell’s items which are the soup cans. They again look so real like the ones captured with Camera.

However, some can be extra simple like American flag wall painting created by Jasper Johns and other wall paintings that tell simply the viewer of what is normally seen every day. Artwork for sale of this kind is an alternative or better yet to say more artistic alternative to photo shoot where what is captured is not a product of imagination but real objects and subjects seen in the surrounding. The artist does not need to dream or fantasize to come up with a subject. He just has to paint whatever his eyes see.

by Metal Chris

Soul Guitar is an edgy, yet beautiful painting. The artist uses rich colors and bold brush strokes that create a fascinating modern depiction of a guitar. The dark shadow around the subject gives it dimension and the appearance of the guitar coming out of the canvas. The deep red background is bold as it jazzes up the canvas and brings it to life. This original piece is such a great addition for any room that needs life or spark. It will attract any viewers eye and keep it as they trace their mind along the cords as if they are playing their own melody of life. The painting is so realistic its as if the viewer could pull the guitar from the painting and start playing a tune. This piece can be portrayed in so many different ways in so many different atmospheres and will be beautiful in any setting. The colors alone make the painting vibrant and lively; however, the subject is so common, any viewer will be able to be captured.

                                                           

Although this piece is represented on three canvases, it does not lose it fluidity of the lines in this piece. The disparate lines and feels of the different backgrounds in this piece make it a suitable in at least one respect for a wide variety of rooms and decorating schemes. The exploration of subject and tone works very well on multiple canvases because it forces the viewer to draw comparisons between the different sections of the piece and make meaningful connections across the material. For more original canvas paintings that share some of the qualities of this piece, try browsing the Modern Canvas section of our website. If you are interested in viewing another piece that shares a lot of the themes of Abstract Madness, take a look at Soulful Red.