The Art General category is a comprehensive and diverse collection of articles, discussions, and insights that cover various aspects of the world of art. This category serves as a hub for art enthusiasts, artists, collectors, and anyone with a keen interest in exploring and understanding different forms of artistic expression.
Once you have laid down your paintbrush and palette, it is time to price your masterpiece. Creating a sensible price structure is essential to a thriving art career. For emerging artists, this may seem an intimidating step; however, there are several guidelines to follow when pricing your art so that it sells. To help you…
Colored pencils are a favorite among artists for their bright and vibrant colors. However, because some pencil brands have an expiration date printed on the packaging that indicates when the pencil should be discarded it makes many people ask how long do colored pencils last. The truth is while there may be an expiration on…
Every time I took photographs of my art they looked horrible, I couldn’t find a how to guide that was easy to understand as I am not a photographer, so I wrote my own How To Photograph Art for Non Photographers guide. The first thing you should know is that a phone camera is great…
The arts play a fundamental role in how our society is shaped but have become considered to have no educational value by many people. They believe that studying art is impractical and that children and young adults should put more focus on more practical pursuits in fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)….
If you ever wondered “what is resin art?” the answer is more simple than you think. Resin art is created when a runny chemical called epoxy resin is combined with various color pigments and additives to produce a blend of unique patterns and textures. The resin mixture gradually hardens (when mixed with a hardener) to…
Abstract art and non objective art can often appear to be the same thing to the untrained eye. But there are several key differences between the two that separate them as classifications of art. Abstract art represents reality by changing the subject so that it is completely unrecognizable. Non objective art has no recognizable subject…
Understanding the difference between representational and non representational art is fundamental for your art education and helps you understand the artist’s intention to derive meaning from artworks. So what is non representational art? Non representational art is art that is devoid of any reference to the natural world. It has no subject, and meaning is…
Whenever I search for the best artists to follow on Instagram I keep seeing the same list of names regurgitated over and over in different posts. The most popular artists aren’t always the best artists. In this post I will be listing the best artists to follow on Instagram based on the unique work they…
If you’re trying to learn how to paint or draw but have no background in art, it is possible to teach yourself all of the techniques behind the craft. But you’re going to need some help. Covering the main topic areas I believe will make a well rounded artist these are a must-read. I could…
There are so many ways to make a painting! If you’re new to painting, this is the perfect time to explore painting techniques for beginners. Exploring the options and becoming familiar with new techniques can help you grow as a painter and develop your own personal style. Exploring techniques also helps you to learn how to…
In this article, I will explain how to make painting easy, not how to make A painting but how to simplify the act of painting so that you can get started without overthinking it. The following 4 steps detail what you need to do. It actually is easy if you just have fun and don’t…
Gel pens are like every other pen that is based on ink being pushed down to a ball by gravity except that the ‘ink’ is pigment (the stuff that makes the ink colored) suspended in water. In simpler terms, it’s pigment in water. So what you say? Well, Gel Pen ink also has a higher…
